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Sydney’s Opera house and its harbourside bar Sydney An Insider’s guide To Tips from a Canadian expaT for geTTing The mosT ouT of your sTay in ausTralia’s largesT CiTy BY DIANA PICKEN S is literally half a world away—nearly 14,000 kilometres from Regina. Though it’s well worth the long journey, it is a long journey; once you arrive, you’re going to want to make the most of your time. Since moving from Canada to the Sydney area in ydney, AustrAliA 2013, I’ve come to discover its many charms, from world-famous beaches to local lawn bowling clubs. Whether you’re in town for a day, a week or even longer, follow my advice and you’ll see the best of the Harbour City while making some off-the-tourist-track memories, too. Spend a night on the town The waterside Sydney Opera House is an architectural and cultural icon that’s known around the world. So naturally it’s a huge tourist draw. Every day brings visitors who can’t help but stare at the structure’s shimmering sails and the panoramic harbour views beyond. » CAA SASKATCHEWAN WiNTEr 2017 41