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Trans-Canada Highway, c.4,800 mi (7,700 km) long, S Canada; dedicated 1962; completed 1970. The world's longest national highway, it traverses North America from St. John's, N.L., to Victoria, British Columbia. Ferry routes form vital links at the eastern and western ends of the highway. The Alaska Highway joins the Trans-Canada Highway at Calgary, Alta. Trans-Canada HighwayWorld's longest national road, extending east-west for 4,860 mi (7,821 km) between Victoria, British Columbia, and St. John's, Newfoundland. Completed in 1965, it links many major Canadian cities and provides access to important national and provincial parks. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The plaza will also be geared to the traveling public, people with motor homes and recreational vehicles who tour the province via the TransCanada Highway. The property and processing plant are located 16km from the TransCanada Highway, 20km from the Canadian Pacific rail line and a 4-5 hour drive to the Port of Montreal. But Jim Dayman, economic development manager for the city, believes Dryden has achieved a measure of diversification, and has flourished as a regional centre with new developments in the retail and service sector that cater to TransCanada Highway motorists. |
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