O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command…
If you’ve never been to Canada, you probably have an idealized image of it in your head. Everyone is friendly and smiling all the time, babies come out of the womb knowing how to play hockey and build snowmen, people will apologize to you after you spill coffee on them, the fountains in city centers flow with maple syrup, and moose run around helping elderly citizens cross the road.
Well, those stereotypes actually might not be too far from reality. Below, we’ve gathered some of the funniest photos that sum up exactly what it’s like to live in Canada. We hope you enjoy these pics that showcase how kind, cold and considerate Canada is, and please, if you could, upvote the images that just go to show that Canada is a whole other world. Then if you’re interested in even more “meanwhile, in Canada” photos, you can find Bored Panda’s last article on the same topic right here, eh.
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The Holy Trinity
This Was No Ordinary Guy And No Ordinary Dog
A Copy Of The Bill We Got When Our Daughter Was Born In Canada
The most expensive thing my mom had to pay for when she was at the hospital? Her parking.
The most expensive thing in the UK is the Costa you inevitably buy because the hospital food is so bad!
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Now I know why home births are so popular in America; I knew their Healthcare sucked, but this ?
I thinks its good it's free, the bill should not be higher.. /s
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I know a of couple of kids who's births costed over a million. So this is.. midly irritating.
It’s so unnecessary to go into crazy debt from giving birth and I can’t imagine the added stress it brings ON TOP OF having a new baby :( it’s honestly cruel. I’m not American but I wish I could do more for them!
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But no one has to choose between food and health care, right? When you go to Emerg you don't have to hand over your credit card. Next time you are in Emerg take a look at the rates charged if you don't have basic medical. The previous poster mentioned $200 to $500 for them for their healthcare, they are still paying for it. In Canada, chronic conditions medication is covered too.
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When people are sharing how expensive healthcare is in the US, are they talking about without insurance? I know I am lucky to have amazing health insurance but I can’t be the only one. When my son was born it cost us UNDER $500, which included a longer than normal stay (I want to say 5 days?) and a difficult delivery that involved hours of… I’ll just say additional work post baby to keep your poor innocent ears clean. It would have been less if I didn’t have those complications. A year ago, my kid woke up in the middle of the night barely breathing and we went to the ER, it cost us $200, which is simply our ER copay. He had oral meds, IV meds, chest x-ray, multiple breathing treatments, saw multiple doctors, and had bloodwork. It was all included in our copay. Of course, I think other developed countries have the free healthcare thing figured out and I think the US should do that too.
I regret to inform you that your insurance plan is exceptional.
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Similar to the amount left in our wallets after a child is born in the US.
Yeah those are the type of bills we get here in NZ for giving birth. Great, eh?
Man I didn't expect a reminder of how bad the healthcare system is in the U.S. but there it is 😭
Even if you aren't a citizen, they will take care of your medical needs if you are visiting. A friend of mine developed a very difficult tumor in her nose. They took care of EVERYTHING and she was just fine with excellent care. Her bill looked the same as this one.
Visitors to Australia are also covered by our universal healthcare.
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In Australia, you don't pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge if your income is under $AU90,000 for singles, or $AU180,000 for families, plus $AU1,500 for each dependant child. People on government benefits, including aged pensions, do not pay the levy. The levy is 1% to 2% depending on your income including fringe benefits, and after all deductions.
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Back in 1982 we had insurance and still had to put our newborn on our Visa card bc no well baby insurance for the hospital. But heaven forbid we have universal health care, that would be socialism.
Healthcare is 'free' for all in NZ too..even tourists get the help they need. All paid for by our taxes.. around 15%
I had really good insurance from my husband's job when our daughter was born (in the US), and all we had to pay was my husband's meals while he was at the hospital with me. Never had insurance that good before or since, so that kinda decided our timing on when to have a baby.
The thousands who died waiting for treatment or surgery didn’t get a bill either!
Did you get a copy of the death certificates for the thousands of Canadians who have died while on waiting lists for treatment or surgery?
I received a very similar bill when my daughter was born in the US..... at Fort Knox hospital, while I was in the Army. Tricare (Military health care system) is very much like Canadian / European health care!
Funny how some U.S. politicians can't figure out why so many people have decided not to have children.
Asking Canadian how long it took him to see a specialist for cancer?! How long it takes them to see a doctor in the emergency room for a simple visit like a broken arm.
One week for the earliest stage esophageal cancer, never had a broken arm, but I am on the vip list for blood tests every month and endoscopic procedures.
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Your soooooo rude to point this out to Americans. Keep up the good work. We are not always sorry.
Malaysian hospitals on the other hand would list the full cost of delivery, with the list of all the subsidies from the government. at the end of the bill will be the total payable amount of MYR10 (around USD2)
This is the exact amount they charged me in Hungary when my Mom got very ill and they sent two ambulances (because the first one didn't have a doctor). We were just passing through Hungary and didn't have any health insurance in their country. In the states, only the ambulance would be like $1000. Enjoy your freedom guys
This is not only Canada, is most of 'civilized' world, except, of course, the USA.
It might be depending on the province. In Manitoba there's a fee for the 3 recovery stay but it's not too insane. My mom offered to pay mine. I think it was $140. Around there.
What a fool. They already pay it when 35% of his monthly salary goes to the goverment.
Hey. At some point or another, we get snow coast to coast... Somebody's gotta get paid to move it!
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Hold on. This looks a lot like the hand who had to prove it didn't get the necessary accessories in it's package.
She's not even close in America, did you not read the title of the post? This is in Canada.
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I think you mean thanks to Canadian hero's like Tommy Douglas (the greatest Canadian of all time, beating Terry Fox). https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/medicare/medic-3g03e.html Canada is not alone in having universal health care.. Truth be told the USA is the odd one as it is among the very few without it.
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Overall, Canada has a sparkling reputation. It is known for being full of the world’s most polite people, as well as some absolutely stunning nature. But it’s a quirky country too. Where else in the world would you find a moose swimming in a pool or cops allowing a dog to pose in their helmet on top of their police motorcycle? Canada is a gem, and we hope you enjoy this list of some of the most adorable and hilarious photos ever captured in that beautiful country.
When it comes to how Canada is perceived around the world, many people had rave reviews of the nation. A few years ago, for Canada Day, journalist Daniel Schwartz published a piece in CBC where he chatted with 15 influential people from around the globe about their thoughts on the maple-loving nation. Irene Salverda, president of the Associations for Canada Studies in the Netherlands, said that many of her Dutch friends refer to Canada as “the European version of America”. “The Dutch are attracted to the down-to-earth Canadian spirit,” Irene shared. “In Amsterdam, many locals will play dumb if an American asks for the way. But state you're Canadian, and doors will open instantly.”
Meanwhile, In Canada
Only In Canada Will You Find A Baby Moose Carrying A Pride Flag
When Canadians Fight On Twitter
Lucia Otrisalova from Slovakia echoed Irene’s sentiments that Canada is often compared to the United States but seen in a more positive light. “Canada is still viewed as ‘a better United States’, as a country which enjoys a level of prosperity similar to its neighbor to the south, but doesn't interfere in matters that don't concern it,” she shared.
And when it comes to how Americans view Canada, they are no exception to the rule of loving the cold yet kind nation. “Periodic surveys continue to show that Americans like Canadians more than anyone else in the world,” American political scientist Earl Fry shared. “Americans can learn so much from Canada, especially in terms of public schools, health care, federalism, livable cities, relatively low violent crime, and other important areas.”
Montreal Botanical Garden - Canada
Graffiti In Canada
The Service Dog Bathroom At The Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Airport
Danny Ben-Natan, the president of the Israel Association for Canadian Studies, also had kind words to say about Canada. “From a ‘country to the North of the USA’, Canada developed its own identity in the academic world and hundreds of scholars and many thousands of students began to study and research Canadian society, geography, law, literature and language,” Ben-Natan shared. “Thanks to what was probably the most cost-effective program of the Canadian government through its Understanding Canada program, Canada became of prime interest and importance in the scholarly and academic world.”
During The Annual Hair Freezing Contest In Canada
Contestants keep themselves warm in the hot springs while letting the cold winter air freeze their wet hair into interesting shapes.
People Are Awesome - Spotted At Union Station In Toronto, Canada
This Is A Dairy Queen Drive-Through In Canada Where They Social Distance By Using A Debit Machine Zip Tied To A Hockey Stick. You Can’t Make This Up
Ewa Urbaniak-Rybicka, a professor of Canadian, American and English literature at State University of Applied Sciences in Konin, Poland, also shared her students’ thoughts on Canada. “The image of Canada that my students draw from is that of a postmodern country which, although quite young, has an interesting, as well as rich, history, and which has influenced major historical events in the 20th century,” she shared. “Canada appears to my students also as a gothic entity which has bravely faced its national ghosts that have been haunting it and which has been transforming its national identity accordingly. Still, first and foremost, my students envision Canada as a country of immigrants cherishing its multiethnic, multicultural and multi-religious heritage.”
In My Part Of Canada We Have A Winter Festival In February Called The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous
My friend is entering her Chihuahua in the dog outfit contest. He is wearing a handmade/beaded First Nation dog blanket.
TIL A Grocery Store In Canada Was Left Unlocked And Unattended On A National Holiday
The only thing taken was cherry tomatoes, for which a person left $5 at the checkout. The person actually overpaid.
Being A Pilot In Northern Canada Has It's Perks
When it comes to what makes the beautiful nation of Canada unique, the photos on this list speak for themselves. But we’ll still delve into a few of the most special aspects of the country, including how Canadians consider healthcare to be a fundamental human right. Free healthcare is an extremely appealing part of living in Canada, as the quality of their care is among the best in the world. And aside from visits to doctors offices and hospitals, Canadians are passionate about taking care of their physical and mental health as well. In fact, in 2021, according to the Global Wellness Index, Canada was deemed the best nation on the planet to live in based on indicators that measure global health, wealth and happiness.
Canada’s Minister Of Defence Harjit Sajjan In Line For Groceries Like An Average Dude
The Colors At Algonquin This Weekend Were Amazing
Canada
If you live in Canada, you also know that excellent education is extremely accessible to citizens. Canada spends more money on education than any other country, and it certainly pays off. The nation has many prestigious universities that are famous worldwide, and the population is the most educated in the world, with 51% of adults having a college degree. Canadians are too humble to brag about themselves, so I’ll do it for them: Canada knows how to invest in things that go a long way in improving the quality of its citizens’ lives, like healthcare and education, and there are plenty of other countries that could take note of their successes.
Starlink Works Great Until The Cats Find Out That The Dish Gives Off A Little Heat On Cold Days
This Is Where I'd Spend My Money (Seen In Ontario, Canada)
Light Pillars In Saskatchewan, Canada
To survive in Canada, one must get used to the frigid temperatures and extremely high piles of snow, but the beautiful scenery and high quality of life just might make up for it. There are plenty of gorgeous attractions in Canada, including a view of the Aurora Borealis from sites like Yellowknife, breathtaking icebergs that can be seen in Iceberg Alley, and beautiful beaches of Fundy Bay. The country holds quaint small towns, bustling cities, rivers, lakes, mountains, bays, Niagara Falls, and anything else a resident or visitor could ask for. If you ever visit Canada, be sure to bring along your camera, as you won’t want to forget the stunning views.
With Everything Going On Involving The US Supreme Court, Here Is Your Friendly Reminder That Our Supreme Court Is Made Up Of Nine Very Qualified Santa Clauses
Walked Right Up To Us. BC, Canada
Meanwhile In Canada
Canada is also a very international country full of many rich cultures. The nation recognizes dual citizenship, offers ample support to immigrants and has helped many refugees settle into a new home. In fact, the country has an official policy of multiculturalism, meaning that media is available in multiple languages (Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, etc.) and immigrants and minorities are encouraged to embrace and represent their own cultures in education and the workforce. Canada is a great example of how to create a peaceful society with cultural diversity, tolerance and safety. It was even the 4th nation in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. With low crime rates and strict gun control policies, Canada is one of the most peaceful and accepting places in the world.
Friend Living In Vancouver Sent Me Canada In One Picture
My Best Mate Is In The British Army And Has Just Finished A 9-Month Tour Of Duty In Alberta. He's Just Sent Me This
Like Walking On Another Planet. Mesmerized By The Beauty Of The Tidal Pools At Botanical Beach
Are you suddenly having an intense craving for poutine, maple syrup and Canadian bacon, eh? We hope you're enjoying this list celebrating the wonderful world of Canada. Please be sure to keep upvoting the photos that make Canada seem like it's on another, much colder and kinder, planet, and then let us know in the comments what you love most about this beautiful country, whether you live there or you simply wish you did. Then if you'd like to see even more photos of what's going on in Canada while the rest of the world is dealing with war, crime and impoliteness, check out this Bored Panda article next.
A&w Released A Lidless Compostable Coffee Cup In Toronto
There Are Places In Canada That Have Bridges For Animals To Cross Over Busy Roads
You Can See Mount Rainier From Canada, But Because Of The Earth's Curvature You Can Only See The Tip
Traffic Lights In Prince Edward Island In Canada Are Different Shapes For Colour Blind People
Canada Post Location In Vancouver Has A Fitting Room. "Try It On Here. Is Your Online Purchase Right For You? If Not, We Can Help You Return It"
The Bank Of Canada Are Asking Citizens To Stop "Spockifying" The 5$ Bills As A Tribute
Silly Walks Are Encouraged In Ottawa
In Canada, Cars From The Northwest Territories Have A Polar Bear Shaped License Plates
Cake Dispenser In Toronto
House On A Little Island In Ontario, Canada
I Made Two Feet Of Snow Standing On A Lake In Northern Ontario. An Hour Later, 5 Deers Walked Over And Gave Them A Sniff
How To Spot The Canadians On Campus
World's Largest Snow Maze. Manitoba, Canada
"Icy snow way out" - I'm so very sorry, I'll quit it with the snow jokes now ;D
Follow Canada’s Lead
As in Spain, Portugal, France.....and other civilized country
I Got Up In A Helicopter Today Over Lac-Blanc In Quebec. The Fall Colors Were Truly Something Else
Welcome To Canada. This Is This Morning
Got Covid Tested In Canada Today. Testing Centre Was A Hockey Rink, Front Desk A Hockey Net
No Name Is The Gem Of Canada. Every Product Is So Unbelievably Ominous I Really Laugh My A** Off Every Time I Go Shopping
This Guy In Canada Has A Whole Facebook Page Where He Posts Videos And Pictures He Takes Of Beavers In His City Everyday
"A cool shot of Mr. Beaver taken from water level, with the Jim Pattinson Children’s Hospital in the background across the river."
I Don't Know How People From Other Countries Keep Their Beers Cold, But Here In Canada
A Witch Paddle In Vancouver, British Columbia. With 40 Lovely Witches
The Longest Undefended Border In The World. On The Left Is Canada And Right, The USA
there was a time when I was a kid and went camping with family at a campground next to the border in Washington state and we used to play the game of one foot in Canada and on in the US. Was that way at least till the 90s (I believe) till they started putting cameras and electronics in those areas.
Pic Of Ramen Noodles At -30: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Canadian Emergency
Someone Get The Spray Bottle
When Life Gives You Pileups Make Them Into A Hockey Game
Officer Escorting Ducks Off A Bridge In Vancouver. We Waited For 15 Minutes. If This Is The Cost Of Being Late, So Be It
"Sorry I'm late boss, a policeman was escorting a family of ducks off a bridge"
I Had A Super Canadian Moment Yesterday. Geese Using The Crosswalk. We All Stopped To Let Them Cross
This Church In Wawa, Ontario, Canada Has Solar Panels In The Shape Of The Cross
Not a fan of religion, but that is smart, responsible, and a bit tongue in cheek.
We Are Optimistic Here In Canada
This Canada 1oz Silver Coin Has Bigfoot On It
In Canada, The Transit Apologizes For Being Full
So It Was A Bit Windy In Nova Scotia Last Night
Canada's New Currency Has Braille On Them For Blind People
I think we've had this in Australia for years. Do they have it in any other countrys?
After Showing Off Their Modelling Skills, A Gang Of Bull Elks Decided To Bolt Off The Frozen Tundra, In Search Of Some Greener Pastures. Montebello, Quebec
This Store In Canada Had Store-Wide Discounts That Changed Based On The Temperature Outside That Day
In Quebec, there is a restaurant (Ashton) that will offer a discount equivalent to the temperature on poutine! Like, -25% off in January.
Northern Lights Over My Small Town In Saskatchewan, Canada
The Police In Prince Edward Island Were On The Lookout Yesterday
Justin Trudeau Jogs Through Prom Photo And Nobody Notices
West Coast Sunsets
Lion's Gate Bridge, connecting downtown Vancouver with the North Shore, home to West Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Oh Canada
This Moose In A Pool In Ottawa, Canada
They Sell Maple Coke In Canada
I Was In The Reindeer Bus
A Winterized Porta Potty In Canada
Do Not Underestimate Our Hero
En Route To Guelph, We Drove By An Accident With Unusually Happy “Victims”
Upon closer inspection we noticed that the officer walking away was handing out Christmas cookies to everyone involved. Arguably the most Canadian act I’ve witnessed first hand. Warmed my heart. Merry Christmas everyone.
The Most Canadian Shot I've Ever Taken
Fyi For Those Who Didn’t Get The Alert
When Canada Meets Coronavirus
Aw Frick Boys, I Spilt My Coffee
Finally Got Their Car Out. Now Just Run The Wipers And Get That Bit Of Snow Off The Windshield
A -25c Walk With Frozen Eyelashes. Alberta, Canada
YOUR EYES ARE GORGEOUS THE FROZEN EYELASHES FRAME THEM SO WELL IM ABSOLUTELY GOBSMACKED AND A FAIR BIT JEALOUS TOO
CN Tower Engulfed In Fog, Toronto
Canada's New Vertical Money
I Live In Austria. Ordered Something From Canada. They Made Sure It Doesn't Get Mixed Up
But why does it say US postage? Canada post stamps don’t look like that.
Excuse Me, Sorry
Welcome To Canada
In Canada, Hockey's More Important Than Classes
Church In Canada During Olympic Gold Game
Hey Canada, Thank You! This Was In The Hallway Of New York Center (ZNY) Today
Canadian air traffic controllers bought dinner for FAA air traffic controllers last night (all over the country) in an effort to show their support during the US government shutdown.
October Cranberry Harvest Near Vancouver, Canada. Every Year, Farmers Harvest Cranberries By Filling Them With Water. Since The Berry Contains Air Bubbles, It Pops Up
So Apparently In Canada We Are Apologizing For Soap Now
Meanwhile, In Canada, The Election Campaigns Are In Full Swing
In Canada We Don’t Rely On Roosters
A Moose Broke Through A Window And Entered A School In Saskatoon Today
Town Names In Western Canada
I... just had a flash of how Canadian I am... I saw this post... and the ONLY thing that I thought was ... "oh... those are a long drive away... hmm... is Med Hat the one with the blackflies...? Or the mosquitoes..." then I saw a comment... someone laughing about "moose jaw"... then... "oh... oh right... people find these names amusing..."
Pure Gold From The Hockey Canada Social Media Account
This Sculpture At The USA/Canada Border
From the interweb - Seattle’s Lead Pencil Studio put this art piece together to advertise clean air.. and it was funded by the US government.So it’s a billboard, but instead of your normal everyday advertisement in the advertising space, it’s just nothing or “clean air” “Borrowing the effectiveness of billboards to redirect attention away from the landscape… this permanently open aperture between nations works to frame nothing more than a clear view of the changing atmospheric conditions beyond.” – Daniel Mihalyo of Lead Pencil Studio
Welcome To Canada, Folks
Geese. Those things are MEAN. Saw a goose take on a large dog once. If the dog wasn't on a leash, I think the goose would have won.
Cannabis Disposal Station At An Airport In Canada
How Very Canadian
"There Used To Be Berries Here..." -Last Night In Whistler
It's Time
Moose Were Using My Car As A Salt Lick (Canada)
Toys R Us (Which Still Exists In Canada) Has Child-Friendly Social Distancing Line Markers
Hoping the line is fast ... otherwise they are going to have to measure me on the floor.
Things That Only Happen In Canada: Saying “Have A Good Night” To The People Who Robbed You
Last Week I Drove On An Ice Road In Northern Canada
Crime Is Getting Out Of Control In Canada
Zero Avenue In Surrey, BC, Canada. The Houses In The Right Are In Canada, The Houses On The Left Are In The United States
This Is How We Measure 2 Metres Apart In Canada
In Canada, It's "Squeeze" Instead Of "Merge"
Got A Small Iced Coffee From Tim Hortons In Canada, Then Crossed Into The Us And Placed The Same Order
Snowfall On Prince Edward Island, Canada
Unprecedented Blizzards In Canada
Canadian Buses
Mildly Claustrophobic This Morning
Can anyone tell me what you're supposed to do when this happens? I asked my partner (who grew up somewhat with snow) and he he was quite vague.
The Confederation Bridge In Canada Cuts Ice Like French Fries
This Social Distancing Sign In Canada Measures With Loons
A Picture Of St. John’s, Nl, After The Snowstorm
Can confirm, I remember living in Newfoundland during winter when I was younger and half of our house was buried in snow. My grandfather had to dig us out
The New Tim Hortons Barbie
Sign Post Forest. Watson Lake, YT, Canada. More Than 80000 Signs
In Canada, We Have "Disenchantment Stakes" To Keep Geese Away From Busy Areas
What Living On The 6th Floor Is Like In Canada
Is that on your balcony, or are the people below you gonna be stuck for a loooooooooooong time?
In Canada We're So Nice, They Have To Remind Us That Holding The Door Open For Someone Isn't Always A Good Idea
Your Eyes Are Not Deceiving You. This Is A Lamborghini On Memorial Drive With Two Christmas Trees Strapped To The Roof. Only In Calgary, Canada
I Found A Car In Toronto Overgrown With Plants, On A Busy Street, Parked Beside Other Cars
Impressive Size Hail
I'd consider moving to Canada except they have a very noisy and troublesome neighbour.
Shut it Lavender, we welcome everyone. Nathaniel is more than welcome up here. Lavender has to explain, in great detail, what he means by "your kind" and to do it in a way that doesn't make him sound like an intolerant turnip.
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It's great. It's rotten. It's got horrifying food. It has a history of killing off the indigenous peoples. Its people are kind and polite, or braying jacka$$es. It's... Canada. Grew up on the border. I'm not wearing my "Oh it's so wonderful!" glasses after so much time spent there. It's just a country, and its population has its flaws, its stupidities, as well as its good points. Oh, and northern Ontario has insects that are like a horror movie. It's the only place i know where nobody bats an eye if you say, "I can hear the swarms rising." ;-P
100% this post. Born and raised in the U.P. Of Michigan and have played hockey my whole life and was in a club team in Calgary, Ontario, and near the end Quebec. I love Canada but the whole "we are so nice and polite" has to be the best marketing campaign since " Got Milk". Canadians as a whole are generally nice but omg there are red necks, trailer, Karen's, anti-vaxxers, right wing nuts in abundance as well. They regulate their media a lot more than America so the crazy doesn't escape as much.
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To anyone who decides to take the low road and point out that Canada isn’t so far away from being like the U.S. and that you wish to drag them down. How’s about you celebrate the good stuff, reinforce it, say we should all have more of this and then say how your community has equally positive points? Complaining, bitching and naysaying is unhelpful at best. Canadians enjoy spreading the positive and silly, the world is better for that. Find your own positives and start spreading the word, I’ve visited the U.S. numerous times I know you’ve got plenty to celebrate and amazing citizens, talk about them. Be more kind.
It's sad that they don't have any pictures of Canada's original residents. If anybody wants to visit Canada I would recommend watching pow wows and helping reservation small businesses 😊
Pow wows are super interesting would recommend seeing them in a respectful manner. Other things you could do-- go to native history museums; check out native art galleries; support native charities if you are looking to donate. Also nice-- go to national and provincial parks, take in the wildlife and views; learn about the French history and the British history of Canada as they would be quite different from each other, let alone from the native perspective for obviously reasons; visit the territories and see how different it is up there, meet locals; go to the coasts, go whale watching etc. I am Canadian and spent 10+years traveling all across Canada, there is still do much I haven't seen.
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Gonna up-sell Canada a bit here, but I just got a call from Revenue Canada (like IRS in USA). Turns out I owe some back taxes. Did I have a panic attack? No. Was the agent Officious? NO. Wish I could have recorded the conversation. I owed some taxes for the last three years! In my defence we have moved around a bit. The agent asked if they could set up a monthly payment, and asked how much I could afford without causing undue hardship. There was no penalty, and interest was pegged to inflation. The agent was pleasant, professional, and courteous. I have many American friends who have had to deal with IRS. Never fun....
Been there, done that. They were so nice and asked me how much I was able to reasonably afford. Yep. Was terrified when I called about the notice that I’m not getting a refund, I owe. A bit much and set up an auto draw payment that I could reasonably afford. Didn’t even have to worry about making a payment every month. Just auto draw. They were great.
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Moose look picturesque but they are huge! They can trample you, especially if they are protecting their young. If you hit one with your car, it’s very dangerous because it’s like hitting a brick wall. Beware of moose!
And probably the most dangerous animal in North America is a bull moose in rut. 1500lbs of irrational rage!
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I lived in Canada for a year, 40 years ago. I was in the 5th grade and it was great going to school with no school uniforms and no apartheid (I am originally from South Africa) we drove across Canada during the summer holidays and we went through Wawa on the way there and back; the autumn colours were just amazing and I've never seen so many trees and so many lakes and so much empty land. Beautiful country, I would love to go back for a visit but that seems very unlikely now.
This post was heartwarming but Canada has its flaws just like everywhere else. A good friend of mine married a Canadian and, because the US K-12 education system is a c**p factory, they decided early on to stay here in Southern California until their kids were school aged. They moved 6ish years ago so I've had the chance to visit a few times and we talk often so I feel like I have a little bit more of an understanding of what it's like to actually live there than I used to. I think I romanticized it for a long time in my head. TBCH I still think it's better than living here in the US though.
Side note - how did this list miss that Calgary started naming the snowplows last winter?
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I always thought I would retire in some obscure out of the way Welsh place, but now I want to live and die old in Canada , wow what a stunning Country
For the American naysayers I have one response. Health care. We don't die because we can't afford it. 🍁🇨🇦
I’ve always said that we don’t have another heart attack worrying how to pay for the one we just had. A big relief.
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I’m applying for Canadian citizenship as I am eligible. I can’t wait to be able to call myself Canadian🇨🇦
I am Canadian and a lot of these are, unfortunately, stereotypes. I would say Canadians are more reserved than Americans, and sometimes that can come across as politeness. But you can get insulted in Canada, and ignored. In fact in many ways Americans are more open, hospitable and friendly. Crime does happen. Most people are not foolish enough not to lock their doors. That example of a Fresh Basics store not being locked and having nothing stolen would surprise Canadians as much as everybody else. Canadians are not as brash, outspoken and in-your-face as Americans. They have no desire to be Number One, or flash their Greatness around the world, or be defiantly individualistic at the expense of the community, but they are not saints either.
I've spent considerable time in Canada and have driven across the country east to west and back again. I spent a memorable year in Alberta and fell in love with the province. I've also spent months in the Maritimes and, yes, fell in love with the provinces there. I'm a realist (mostly) and sure, the country has its faults, just like anywhere else. I've met some amazing people and some...well, not so good. I truly believe that experience is tied to outlook. If you are negative most of the time, you will probably have mostly negative experiences and interact with unpleasant people. If you are positive most of the time, you will see reality, but you will see good as well and probably interact with more pleasant people. Personally, I love parts of Canada and would willingly spend more time in those areas.
Makes me sorta regret to not following up on my migration to Canada test back in 2021. Obviously my parents would be concerned about their son moving a good 3 continents away but still... Missed opportunities...
Everybody speaking about snow in Canada but. there is BC. Summer start in June and is HOT till late September/mid October can be still warm. Is not snowy or cold at all but rainy from October to February at least. Therefore Vancouver is called raincuver. So summer 4/5 months then winter- rain for 4 month and spring with mild temp and some rain.
#107 is not Canada, it's from the blotter in the Leelanau Enterprise, Leelanau Co, Michigan
O Canada! I love you! We here in the U.S. have blatantly and flagrantly poached amazing talents from you for years!, and we're sorry, not sorry! 😍 How can we be? We hit the Mother Lode when we got you for neighbors! 💖
i was married in 1953 and my wife and I took our honey moon to the canadian Rockies two quick stories on that journey, one we spent our first Canada night in Dryden and upon arriving went to the local golf course for some relaxation, we met a couple who asked us to join them, and during the 9 holes he asked about our journey, and i indicated that the road from international falls to dryden was in really bad shape, he started laughing and said he was Director of the areas highways I tried backing up but they were so great they invited my new wife and i to their home for dinner after golf what fine people they were. the second story occurred in Jasper National park where upon arriving after dark in a rainstorm we went to a motel and they said they only had one room left, a Canadian couple was just checking in and the hotel attendant said he was sorry, we turned to leave when the Canadian couple said that the room they had rented had two beds and we were welcome . we stayed with them c
The polite greetings are used to deter actual conversations and avoid relationships of any kind. Do not confuse polite and smiley for friendly. Its there are so many things built perfect. But the people suck of any political view
Canada is an absolute dump, at least the cities are... Toronto is horrible... It is like a worse version of the states... same awful justice system, just as much crime in big cities, huge homelessness problems, huge drug problems, overpriced, a lot less earning power than the US... I am not saying the US is great, but Canada really is the most overrated country in the world... I am European so this isn't an American taking a dig at Canada... but I have lived in Canada and it is rubbish apart from the scenery that you have to drive ages to get to...
So you lived in Toronto for a bit, decided it represented all of Canada, the 2nd biggest country in the world, and had to drive too far to get to the bush, so it's rubbish. Gotcha.
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canada is one giant graveyard that hides behind the facade of "politest country" 🖕 boo, what a great country
Nawww...poor, liddle, maga american dis jealous...poor, widdle didums.
Load More Replies... I'd consider moving to Canada except they have a very noisy and troublesome neighbour.
Shut it Lavender, we welcome everyone. Nathaniel is more than welcome up here. Lavender has to explain, in great detail, what he means by "your kind" and to do it in a way that doesn't make him sound like an intolerant turnip.
Load More Replies... It's great. It's rotten. It's got horrifying food. It has a history of killing off the indigenous peoples. Its people are kind and polite, or braying jacka$$es. It's... Canada. Grew up on the border. I'm not wearing my "Oh it's so wonderful!" glasses after so much time spent there. It's just a country, and its population has its flaws, its stupidities, as well as its good points. Oh, and northern Ontario has insects that are like a horror movie. It's the only place i know where nobody bats an eye if you say, "I can hear the swarms rising." ;-P
100% this post. Born and raised in the U.P. Of Michigan and have played hockey my whole life and was in a club team in Calgary, Ontario, and near the end Quebec. I love Canada but the whole "we are so nice and polite" has to be the best marketing campaign since " Got Milk". Canadians as a whole are generally nice but omg there are red necks, trailer, Karen's, anti-vaxxers, right wing nuts in abundance as well. They regulate their media a lot more than America so the crazy doesn't escape as much.
Load More Replies... To anyone who decides to take the low road and point out that Canada isn’t so far away from being like the U.S. and that you wish to drag them down. How’s about you celebrate the good stuff, reinforce it, say we should all have more of this and then say how your community has equally positive points? Complaining, bitching and naysaying is unhelpful at best. Canadians enjoy spreading the positive and silly, the world is better for that. Find your own positives and start spreading the word, I’ve visited the U.S. numerous times I know you’ve got plenty to celebrate and amazing citizens, talk about them. Be more kind.
It's sad that they don't have any pictures of Canada's original residents. If anybody wants to visit Canada I would recommend watching pow wows and helping reservation small businesses 😊
Pow wows are super interesting would recommend seeing them in a respectful manner. Other things you could do-- go to native history museums; check out native art galleries; support native charities if you are looking to donate. Also nice-- go to national and provincial parks, take in the wildlife and views; learn about the French history and the British history of Canada as they would be quite different from each other, let alone from the native perspective for obviously reasons; visit the territories and see how different it is up there, meet locals; go to the coasts, go whale watching etc. I am Canadian and spent 10+years traveling all across Canada, there is still do much I haven't seen.
Load More Replies... Gonna up-sell Canada a bit here, but I just got a call from Revenue Canada (like IRS in USA). Turns out I owe some back taxes. Did I have a panic attack? No. Was the agent Officious? NO. Wish I could have recorded the conversation. I owed some taxes for the last three years! In my defence we have moved around a bit. The agent asked if they could set up a monthly payment, and asked how much I could afford without causing undue hardship. There was no penalty, and interest was pegged to inflation. The agent was pleasant, professional, and courteous. I have many American friends who have had to deal with IRS. Never fun....
Been there, done that. They were so nice and asked me how much I was able to reasonably afford. Yep. Was terrified when I called about the notice that I’m not getting a refund, I owe. A bit much and set up an auto draw payment that I could reasonably afford. Didn’t even have to worry about making a payment every month. Just auto draw. They were great.
Load More Replies... Moose look picturesque but they are huge! They can trample you, especially if they are protecting their young. If you hit one with your car, it’s very dangerous because it’s like hitting a brick wall. Beware of moose!
And probably the most dangerous animal in North America is a bull moose in rut. 1500lbs of irrational rage!
Load More Replies... I lived in Canada for a year, 40 years ago. I was in the 5th grade and it was great going to school with no school uniforms and no apartheid (I am originally from South Africa) we drove across Canada during the summer holidays and we went through Wawa on the way there and back; the autumn colours were just amazing and I've never seen so many trees and so many lakes and so much empty land. Beautiful country, I would love to go back for a visit but that seems very unlikely now.
This post was heartwarming but Canada has its flaws just like everywhere else. A good friend of mine married a Canadian and, because the US K-12 education system is a c**p factory, they decided early on to stay here in Southern California until their kids were school aged. They moved 6ish years ago so I've had the chance to visit a few times and we talk often so I feel like I have a little bit more of an understanding of what it's like to actually live there than I used to. I think I romanticized it for a long time in my head. TBCH I still think it's better than living here in the US though.
Side note - how did this list miss that Calgary started naming the snowplows last winter?
Load More Replies... I always thought I would retire in some obscure out of the way Welsh place, but now I want to live and die old in Canada , wow what a stunning Country
For the American naysayers I have one response. Health care. We don't die because we can't afford it. 🍁🇨🇦
I’ve always said that we don’t have another heart attack worrying how to pay for the one we just had. A big relief.
Load More Replies... I’m applying for Canadian citizenship as I am eligible. I can’t wait to be able to call myself Canadian🇨🇦
I am Canadian and a lot of these are, unfortunately, stereotypes. I would say Canadians are more reserved than Americans, and sometimes that can come across as politeness. But you can get insulted in Canada, and ignored. In fact in many ways Americans are more open, hospitable and friendly. Crime does happen. Most people are not foolish enough not to lock their doors. That example of a Fresh Basics store not being locked and having nothing stolen would surprise Canadians as much as everybody else. Canadians are not as brash, outspoken and in-your-face as Americans. They have no desire to be Number One, or flash their Greatness around the world, or be defiantly individualistic at the expense of the community, but they are not saints either.
I've spent considerable time in Canada and have driven across the country east to west and back again. I spent a memorable year in Alberta and fell in love with the province. I've also spent months in the Maritimes and, yes, fell in love with the provinces there. I'm a realist (mostly) and sure, the country has its faults, just like anywhere else. I've met some amazing people and some...well, not so good. I truly believe that experience is tied to outlook. If you are negative most of the time, you will probably have mostly negative experiences and interact with unpleasant people. If you are positive most of the time, you will see reality, but you will see good as well and probably interact with more pleasant people. Personally, I love parts of Canada and would willingly spend more time in those areas.
Makes me sorta regret to not following up on my migration to Canada test back in 2021. Obviously my parents would be concerned about their son moving a good 3 continents away but still... Missed opportunities...
Everybody speaking about snow in Canada but. there is BC. Summer start in June and is HOT till late September/mid October can be still warm. Is not snowy or cold at all but rainy from October to February at least. Therefore Vancouver is called raincuver. So summer 4/5 months then winter- rain for 4 month and spring with mild temp and some rain.
#107 is not Canada, it's from the blotter in the Leelanau Enterprise, Leelanau Co, Michigan
O Canada! I love you! We here in the U.S. have blatantly and flagrantly poached amazing talents from you for years!, and we're sorry, not sorry! 😍 How can we be? We hit the Mother Lode when we got you for neighbors! 💖
i was married in 1953 and my wife and I took our honey moon to the canadian Rockies two quick stories on that journey, one we spent our first Canada night in Dryden and upon arriving went to the local golf course for some relaxation, we met a couple who asked us to join them, and during the 9 holes he asked about our journey, and i indicated that the road from international falls to dryden was in really bad shape, he started laughing and said he was Director of the areas highways I tried backing up but they were so great they invited my new wife and i to their home for dinner after golf what fine people they were. the second story occurred in Jasper National park where upon arriving after dark in a rainstorm we went to a motel and they said they only had one room left, a Canadian couple was just checking in and the hotel attendant said he was sorry, we turned to leave when the Canadian couple said that the room they had rented had two beds and we were welcome . we stayed with them c
The polite greetings are used to deter actual conversations and avoid relationships of any kind. Do not confuse polite and smiley for friendly. Its there are so many things built perfect. But the people suck of any political view
Canada is an absolute dump, at least the cities are... Toronto is horrible... It is like a worse version of the states... same awful justice system, just as much crime in big cities, huge homelessness problems, huge drug problems, overpriced, a lot less earning power than the US... I am not saying the US is great, but Canada really is the most overrated country in the world... I am European so this isn't an American taking a dig at Canada... but I have lived in Canada and it is rubbish apart from the scenery that you have to drive ages to get to...
So you lived in Toronto for a bit, decided it represented all of Canada, the 2nd biggest country in the world, and had to drive too far to get to the bush, so it's rubbish. Gotcha.
Load More Replies... canada is one giant graveyard that hides behind the facade of "politest country" 🖕 boo, what a great country
Nawww...poor, liddle, maga american dis jealous...poor, widdle didums.
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