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I love Canada! Been to Toronto twice and to Vancouver twice as well. Beautiful, and polite people. Toronto is home to the best hot dogs and Chinese food I have had i my life! Toronto, I view it as the NYC of Canada (but I actually prefer Toronto to NYC) and Vancouver as Canada's Los Angeles. I would love to live in Toronto someday, as it is actually one of my favorite cities, but I would have to spend my winters elsewhere.
Hi,
First and foremost this is my very first post on city data, having just registered.
I am an East Indian and I spent 2 years in Canada. I have many friends and even some family in the United States, but the strict visa rules of the American embassy meant I could not visit the US.
I absolutely enjoyed my stay in Canada dn perhaps someday I might return.
My question to Americans is this: what is the difference between Canada and the US, as far as people and everyday life is concerned. I am not asking for political opinion or opinion on healthcare or religious beliefs.
What I felt was that America could be very similar to Canada, only on a grander scale. Toronto would be like NYC and San Franciso(or perhaps Seattle) could easily be the city cousin of Vancouver. Food from all over the world would be available in any major cities in both, and racial issues would be likewise(Vancouver had ghettos but interracial stuff was accepted without anyone battling an eyelid, both in school and in general).
Tell me Americans...have you been to Canada? What was your opinion on the people and the place? I bet you'd say its too cold(which it was).
If you truly enjoy Canada, I can't honestly say that you're missing much by not being in America. I love my country, but I'm from here. I'd say just visit New York, New Orleans, and Las Vegas, when you get the chance...maybe South Florida, for the beach.
Canadians, generally speaking, are more courteous and open-minded than Americans. I find myself more relaxed whilst conversing with Canadians because they are less likely to "snipe you down" in the middle of conversations for petty reasons. On the downside, they can be quite insufferable when it comes to hockey, and some of their drivers could do a better job of going with the flow of traffic. Also, some of them forget to tip because it's included in their bill back in Canada. They are getting better in this regard, however.
Day to day life is very similar to Northernmost US states (dated a Canadian and was there for awhile)
Very true as you get further south the more different it is
Generally more laid-back and civil than US. Less obsessed about race and keeping up with the Joneses. Coast-to-coast more open to public transit. Safer cleaner cities. The people almost always come off as more reserved
Also a really big thing that differentiates the culture: Canada doesn't have a subculture like the Southern one in the US...or a Hispanic or African-American subculture...and these are some really defining parts of overall America. Then, Canada has some Commonwealth elements that shape its society. So the `vibe` always feels different to me.
Impressions of Toronto: Truly a city of immigrants, very impressive skyline and modern architecture juxtaposed against old churches, overpriced, very walkable and good transit, very clean and seemingly safe compared to most American cities.
As an American, I love Canada. In many ways, it's a very similar country and I think it's a place that America could really learn a thing or two from. It's a beautiful country with really nice people, a progressive attitude, gorgeous scenery, and some really cool cities.
Americans in general seem to really like Canada. Sure, it's an easy target for jokes (as is America to Canadians), but most Americans view Canada as a great place to live.
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Originally Posted by f1000
Day to day life is very similar to Northernmost US states (dated a Canadian and was there for awhile)
Very true as you get further south the more different it is
Generally more laid-back and civil than US. Less obsessed about race and keeping up with the Joneses. Coast-to-coast more open to public transit. Safer cleaner cities. The people almost always come off as more reserved
Also a really big thing that differentiates the culture: Canada doesn't have a subculture like the Southern one in the US...or a Hispanic or African-American subculture...and these are some really defining parts of overall America. Then, Canada has some Commonwealth elements that shape its society. So the `vibe` always feels different to me.
I'm going to have to disagree with you there as the Quebecois identity and loyalty is as palpable and on par with the Southern US and in recent times has had a more active separatist movement. Ask any Canadian from East to West about the Quebecois and it will likely be a sharp opinion rather than indifferent one.
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