Mont Cascade Hiking Trails, Can I add signage and marks?

Why Mont Cascade has a sign saying trespassing to hike and also their trails have no signage for hikers?

Of course we saw 3 families hiking and we followed Maps.me to the 2 view points and back but I thought I go back with a colored string etc and mark the trail voluntarily.

The views are magnificent all seasons so I don't understand why the management is not bothered at all. We aren't asking for cleaning the trail but just simple signage. Can I do it myself?

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u/WorkTravelDream — 3 days ago

Cat Items, Food, Litter to Donate

Hello,

Our cat passed away and currently not going to get another one. We have lots of stuff. Food, items, litter boxes, litter bags, etc. I'd like to donate them to a non-profit / shelter working for outdoor/homeless cat.

Any recommendations? I can drop off if in Hull/Gatineau side of the town.

Thank you.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 18 days ago

Which Toyota Dealer for Recalls?

Hello. I just purchased a 2024 Prius Prime from a Hyundai dealer in Montreal (took months of search to find a reasonable price, color, etc).

It has 1 recall (rear door sensor might open 😆). Where do I take it? Can I just call any and make an appointment? It should be free.

Any other tips and tricks?

Thank you.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 24 days ago

Rustproofing Hybrid HPEV

*PHEV ! Plug-in Hybrid. Can't correct the title

Hello. Any recommendations for a rust proofing Hybrid car in Gatineau or Ottawa please?

It is for a Toyota Prius PHEV.

There are so many solutions! Confusing.

Thanks

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u/WorkTravelDream — 24 days ago

Should I buy a new 2027 for $48K CAD or a used 2024 with 21K km for $38K CAD?

Update: Thank you everyone. Since the car is 2 years old with 21K km, I decided to purchase the used one and save the $10,250. I will pay it using $20K LoC from Tangerine Prime Rate 4.45% and $15K cash plus max they allow $2K CC (WS for 2%). Will pay off the LoC within 3 months hopefully so won't accumulate much interest. 😉

Hi. As the title. Which one? Both SE and price in Canadian Dollar.

The used one comes with extended warranty until April 2029 including Oil change. One owner a senior man who drives 5K around the city and maintains it well. He is replacing it with a full electric car.

If it matters, the car is Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Very good resale value but I plan to keep it until it falls apart or my use case changes.

For the used, I pay with LoC with 4.45% rate. For the new one, I use Toyota's 3.69% rate. Will pay them both off in 1 year.

I am supposed to go see it tomorrow but kind of undecided yet. Help me.

Thanks.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 26 days ago

Why not to buy Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)?

Hi. I am so keen on buying a Toyota Prius PHEV. Pretty much same price as this.

I need reliability and longetivity. I keep my cars till they die. Min 250k KM - 15 Years

Still have my 2012 Mazda3 since it was released. Please educate me.

Well, basically thinking of ~ 20K km annually. 50-50. The city 50 will be covered by the battery.

My delimma is if Hyundai can now compete with Toyota in terms of less headache, maintenance, reliability, long-term expenses, etc etc. If so, I will buy this as it will be a lot more comfortable for the family and looks a lot neater and comfier for longer roadtrips.

Thank you.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago

I am pulling the trigger! Encourage/discourage me. Buy or No Buy?

Hello. After weeks of search, I finally found a reasonably prices Prius, 500 km away from me.

2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE FWD

19K km ~ 12000 miles

How much would you pay for it? I negotiated for $33,500 CAD ($24,170 USD) plus tax.

I checked Carfax. It is clean. No accident. but also does not show any maintenance/service. The only thing it shows is tire changed at 18K km. I am waiting for explanation on this.

The car does NOT come with Lvl2 charger or extra (winter) set of tires

Please help me decide. Plan to pull the trigger on Monday.

Thank you.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago

Your real fuel consumption?

Hello. This will be my first PHEV. Considering 2025 or 2026 model now. Just shopping around.

What's your L/100km or MPG on highway please? Does it really give you 3.5L/100km (67 MPG) assuming going 100-110 kph (62-68 mph)?

Thank you

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago

No more Biology in Grades 4 and 5?

Message from my daughter at grade 4.

Hello. We don't have biology in grades 4 and 5 anymore starting this year. Public school in Gatineau. I do advanced Math, French, and English.

Is this normal? Should I do something differently? Read on my own?

Before you ask, yes, as of now, I am very keen to getting into med school right after CEGEP, hopefully.

Thanks.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago
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From MPG/Fuel Efficiency, is it worth paying extra for CX5 GT vs GS/GX?

Hello, Regarding CX5 2024/2025, considering GT has the CD which reduces the fuel consumptio, practically speaking, is it worth to pay the extra thousands for a higher trim? Thanks

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago
▲ 1 r/mazda

From MPG/Fuel Efficiency, is it worth paying extra for CX5 GT vs GS/GX?

Hello, Regarding Mazda CX5 2024/2025, considering GT has the CD which reduces the fuel consumptio, practically speaking, is it worth to pay the extra thousands for a higher trim? Thanks.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago

Where to get a Car Loan if not from dealer?

Hi. I am planning to purchase a used car and would like to finance it. I have Tangerine and Wealthsimple LoC for 4.45% (Prime Rate). If I buy new, I can get better rate but used cars rates at dealers I checked are crazy high. Banks are even worse (checked online).

My credit score is 840 at TransUnion.

Any idea? I do not bank with any bank.

Thanks.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago

Roadtrip from Canada (QC/ON) to Panama City, Panama

Hello, I started planning a family trip for Summer 2027 (~ 2 months). Plan is to drive in an SUV (not a camper) from Canada to Panama City. I have been to all of the countries in the continent so familiar with the vibe and general security of Central America.

However, I never did a drive myself for such a long journey. Anyone here done such a trip recently and has any tips/tricks?

And of couse this is a RT. The area is not wide and not many good roads so limited on using different return path.

If it matters, the car is a Mazda CX-5 (Mid-size SUV) in case in matters for the roads.

Things to avoid. Areas to avoid. I usually do last min hotel booking which shouldn't be an issue in Central America (maybe except CR due to high tourism).

Thank you.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago
▲ 0 r/travel

Roadtrip from Canada (QC/ON) to Panama City, Panama

Hello, I started planning a family trip for Summer 2027 (~ 2 months). Plan is to drive in an SUV (not a camper) from Canada to Panama City. I have been to all of the countries in the continent so familiar with the vibe and general security of Central America.

However, I never did a drive myself for such a long journey. Anyone here done such a trip recently and has any tips/tricks?

And of couse this is a RT. The area is not wide and not many good roads so limited on using different return path.

If it matters, the car is a Mazda CX-5 (Mid-size SUV) in case in matters for the roads.

Things to avoid. Areas to avoid. I usually do last min hotel booking which shouldn't be an issue in Central America (maybe except CR due to high tourism).

Thank you.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago

How much is your car insurance?

Hello. Please share how much, car make and model, and if you have had any claims in the past 6 years. Also which insurance company.

I go first.

2012 Mazda3

Intact Insurance

$28 monthlu (only covers my car in case of fire or theft, not accident)

No claims. No ticket

I also have my home insurance with them so should be a bundle.

Plus the app that tracks and gives discount.

I am looking to replace my car with a newer Mazda CX5 and trying to see which companies to call. Intact is asking for $120/month!!

Merci.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 1 month ago
▲ 17 r/Iraqi

ساب العراق ادمن دكتاتورية و احسهم يتمنون يرجع قبل ٢٠٠٣

سالت سؤال و كلت بوستات كلها ضد طائفة معينة بالبوست و احس تسقيط مدروس و عبالك باقي الطوائف و الديانات أبرياء و ماكو حزب او سياسي من باقي الطوائف نذل. و سالت ليش منشوف بوستات تنشر على مصائب البعث الأنفال و المقابر و الحروب بس بنفس الوقت تذكرون اللي سوو بعض الاحزاب ضد النظام السابق.

المهم مسحو و سوو بلوك بدون اي شيء

دكتاتورية قمعية نفس نظام السابق و بعض حكومات دول الجوار ...

تحياتي

أخذوا راحتكم امسحو هذا اذا انتو نفسكم الأدمينية 😄

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u/WorkTravelDream — 2 months ago

Looking for Management Training (Preferred Online + Certificate)

Hello,

I am looking for some management courses including communication improvement skills. There are so many options but I'd like to know if anyone has anything that they tried and benefited from.

Thanks.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 2 months ago

Looking for Management Training (Preferred Online + Certificate)

Hello,

I am looking for some management courses including communication improvement skills. There are so many options but I'd like to know if anyone has anything that they tried and benefited from.

Thanks.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 2 months ago

Looking for Management Training (Preferred Online + Certificate)

Hello,

I am looking for some management courses including communication improvement skills. There are so many options but I'd like to know if anyone has anything that they tried and benefited from.

Thanks.

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u/WorkTravelDream — 2 months ago
▲ 106 r/travel

Trip Report - July 2026 - 10 Days - Solo Male

Hello Friends,

I was blessed to travel through Syria last month and wanted to share my experience.

Entry Point: From Lebonan. Masnaa - Jdeidat Yabous land border.

The crossing was smooth. I have 2 passports and they asked to check both, had to do security clearance (took 5 minutes), paid cash for visa on arrival, and entered.

I visited: Damascus, Ma'aloula, Homs, Qal'at al Husn including all the area around (Moltaqa Al-Nahreen, Mashta Al-Hilu, Marmarita, ...), Tartus, Latakia, Aleppo, Hama, Palmyra.

Highlights: I loved Qal'at al Husn and all the surronding mountains, valleys, villages, lakes. The ruins of Palmyra were amazing as well.

People: Syrians are super nice. Everyone is helpful.

Safety: The country is super safe from my short experience as a visitor. I walked day and night, and even rented a car for 2 days and crossed checkpoints easily. Never had an issue. The country is doing well despite all the domestic and international challenges.

Note: There are many people (mostly young guys) holding guns of all sizes. They are harmless. Never witnessed any shooting, arguments, etc.

Transportation: I used public transportation except 2 days rental car in the mountains. Buses, mini-buses, and taxis are readily available. For taxi, I used YallaGo app but sometimes had to take a taxi from the street as the app wasn't available or no drivers nearby. One occassion, when I got off the highway to go to Ma'aloula, there were no cars at all. I started walking the 7 km in the heat but a kind gentleman stopped and picked me up to the city.

Hotels: I highly recommend Baibars Hotel and Restaurant in front of Qal'at al Husn. The owners are so amazing. They even called and drove me multiple times to the vans going to different places. The food is amazing. The view is fantastic. And the price is really reasonable for what you get.

For Palmyra: I highly recommend Silk Road Lodge. Amazing, clean, quiet, friendly, and just steps from the ruins. They also run tours if anyone is interested (I didn't take them).

Food: OMG. It is fantastic. Delicious everywhere and very reasonably priced.

Currency: Well, sanctions are still on. You can't use your foregin CC or withdraw from ATM. Bring cash and then convert. At my time it was hovering around $100 USD = 133,000 Syrian. If you run out of cash, transfer to yourself MoneyGram and can pick it up from the bank in USD then exchange.

Exit Points: I took a bus from Damascus to Baghdad, Iraq. The journey took +25 hours including 8-9 hours at the border despite the fact the border was empty (only 2 buses).

Destruction: You can see the destructions everywhere unfortunately, in cities, villages, even mountains. However, the worst I saw were in Homs, Aleppo, and around Palmyra. However, the country is trying to build up. I hope it works out quickly.

Strange Question: I saw Saddam Hussein photos in places but mostly Homs. Why some Syrians hate Asad but love Saddam? Aren't they the same monster dictators destroyed their people/country and killed thousands/millons? After all, they are the same bloodthirsty Ba'ath.

Dress Code: Most women wear Hijab but I occassionally saw non-Hijabis especially on the coast side. Also some foreigners with dresses around the knees and tank tops.

Observation: Syrians love their Shisha!

I hope I covered everything but please let me know if any questions.

u/WorkTravelDream — 2 months ago