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Visiting the Parliament of Canada

By on October 12, 2024

Back in the summer, a friend and I visited Ottawa.  We got to do fun things like checking out a boat ride, a free museum, and even taking a day trip to nearby Gatineau Quebec.  Our main reason to visit the capital city of our country was to visit…


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Canadian War Museum – Ottawa

By on September 22, 2024

This past summer, a friend and I visited the Capital city of Canada, which was Ottawa.  In our 5 day trip, we really wanted to learn more about our country and visit some great museums.  We saw that the Canadian War Museum was nearby and we had to check…


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Ottawa Boat Cruise

By on August 24, 2024

When booking our Ottawa trip, a friend and I were researching accessible things to do and came across Ottawa Boat Cruise.  Their website did confirm that a wheelchair guest is able to go on the cruise and that they do accept the access2 card that gives a disability guest…


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Day Trip to Gatineau, Quebec

By on August 13, 2024

Last month, a friend and I visited Ottawa, Ontario.  Since we were staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, it was not too far from Gatineau, Quebec.  We dedicated one of our full days to visit Gatineau which is another city in another province.
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Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown

By on July 30, 2024

Just 2 weeks ago, a friend and I got a chance to visit the capital of Canada, which was Ottawa, Ontario.  It was both our first times and we got to spend 5 nights.  We wanted to stay somewhere downtown that was close to the the Parliament buildings.  We…


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$12.50 On-It Transit to Banff

By on June 29, 2024

Last week, I got a chance to visit Banff with a family member.  Having great previous experiences with On-It Transit, I booked with them again.  One way tickets have increased to $12.50 plus tax from $10 which includes tax.  Even with the price increase, it is still a great…


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Badlands Music Festival 2023

By on April 24, 2024

Summer is fast approaching and that means I will be heading back to Badlands Music Festival this July.  This event is a series of electronic, hip hop and country music shows that take place downtown during the famous Calgary Stampede.  I have now attended the past 4 events in…


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Calgary’s Telus Spark Science Centre

By on February 2, 2024

At the end of last year, I got to visit Telus Spark Science Centre during the Christmas holiday season.  I have not gone for around a decade, just a couple times when they reopened at the new location.  I remember it being really wheelchair accessible and was excited to…


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2023 Travel – Year In Review

By on December 31, 2023

2023 was a busy travel year for me as I got to go on 6 trips.  I bought an annual pass to Universal Studios Hollywood so 3 of my 6 trips this year had to include a visit to that theme park to make my pass worth it.  I…


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$10 Accessible Bus to Banff Hot Springs

By on August 1, 2023

Back in June, a friend and I wanted to check out Banff and visit the hot springs.  Just a year ago, I had a great experience with On-It Regional Transit to get to Banff from Calgary for $10 (each way for each person), that I wanted to do it…

ALAN VUONG
Calgary, CANADA

Hi my name is Alan Vuong. I had a really bad car accident that left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. I have been to 25 countries since and never looked back. I have created this blog to share my experiences and adventures.

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