Our First Impression Of Canada! Driving Into Toronto, Canada

We drive into the Toronto Metro area for the first time!

[@jaydee975]

@37:00 people are heading “out“ of the center city to go home in the suburbs. Florida is backwards where there is heavy traffic going into the major city during the afternoon rush-hour instead of out of the city like every place else.

[@jaydee975]

If you want to see a moose, just drive on Highway 11 north of Toronto until you get to the international crossing to interstate 75 in northern Michigan. It’s about a 7 hour drive but it gives you a great rural Canadian experience.

[@jaydee975]

By the way, do you pay attention to the subtle differences in spellings of certain things up there.

[@georgemcgowanfl]

You're spot on about the better infrastructure. I've driven the QEW from Niagara to the outskirts of Toronto and the 401 north to Barrie and the roads are much better than PA and NY. Also I liked the service plazas. The only difference was speed limits and distances were in kilometers, everything is bilingual English/French and gas is more expensive.

[@daveassanowicz186]

Car Dependency is a Hell of a drug

[@ballain1]

Those better infrastructure ends as soon as you cross the Quebec Border, just sayin Lol

[@bigdripbobz1072]

@@ballain1 tell me about it, as a torontonian, i agree road quality is dookie up there in quebec.

[@MrHunterZehner725]

That’s awesome!!! It’s great to see your first time in Canada, Bro!! I would love to visiting Niagara Falls and Buffalo New York for my best option.

[@jaydee975]

@44:40 my guess is why you’re not seeing as many American license plates is because it is more expensive to shop in Canada then back in the states.

[@jaydee975]

@46:00 you mentioned the size of the Toronto metro area, but you get not too far north on Highway 11 and it gets pretty desolate pretty quick.

[@danavharris]

As far as I am concerned your Canada trip is the best driving blog on KZbin. You guys motivated me to get my passport. On your next trip I think you should visit Winnipeg as well as revisiting Toronto and Montreal. You should make it a hockey trip and check out some hockey games. Hockey is the NFL of Canada and would be worth it to see a game in Canada. This would definitely have to be later in the spring when the snow has melted because I doubt you would want to drive in the Canadian snow. A cross Canadian trip all the way out to Vancouver would also be cool but I don't how cost effective it would be to drive all the way out there. Anyways keep up the good work because this series is definitely informative and unique. Canada has its issues but it beats the hell out of my city Jacksonville.

[@Johngengelbach2]

I remember seeing the speeding fines posted on the side of the road. Me bringing a load to deliver, I was there for several hours at the customs. I had a lot of paper work for that load.

[@HotGockel2409]

You must drive to Niagara Falls , i was there in 2016 , nice nice nice - Kanadaaaaaaaaaaa

[@bobmoore8314]

Once again a Canadian comment. Your explanation of how Toronto got it's name is new to me? The name Toronto is derived from the Mohawk word tkaronto which means "where there are trees standing in the water. I don't think anyone broke their toe!! Cheers!

[@stugooden7826]

Sooo crazy to see my old home. Thx for the video! Gotten so used to seeing palm trees it’s weird seeing roads without it now lol

[@AZGT350]

Heading to Toronto next month. Coming in from Niagara Falls to downtown Toronto. One week in Toronto. Can’t wait.

[@jaydee975]

Don’t forget to get a cup of coffee at Tim Hortons!

[@njv1234]

Lol I was waiting for this video! 🇨🇦. Wait till you see the orange colored construction zone lane markers

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@anthonyriggio2612]

What are your initial thoughts of driving on North America's most busiest parking lot aka the Toronto section of Highway 401? By the way at end of the video you're in my old stomping grounds right next door to the Tim Hortons on Canadian Place in the Tomken Road and Eglinton Avenue area in Mississauga Ontario is where I went to high school.

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Canadahhhhhhhh

[@briancampbell3740]

Last month I drove from Atlanta to Toronto it took me 20 hours. Going back to Atlanta it took 19 hours

[@ludicrousmodel3173]

In terms of speed limits, people regularly travel 130-140 km/h (80-90 mph) on the QEW. That;s higher than most American highways except for states like Texas and Montana.

[@jaydee975]

@31:41 you mentioned the Toronto premium outlets. Well, the shopping here in the states must be plenty cheaper if the outlet malls in Minnesota. See a lot of people come down and shop from Manitoba and Ontario.

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Dang that’s interesting

[@InvernessFlorida2023]

Hi guys your in my country and I’m in yours 🎉🎉🎉❤ so excited for you 🎉

[@jaydee975]

Katie, you crazy Floridian driver! Lol!

[@jaydee975]

@57:37 look at that nice long big center turn lane!!! Something that is severely lacking in Florida!

[@bobmoore8314]

I didn't read the comments so I don't if its been said, but 80KMPH is 50 MPH.

[@jaishima5826]

Canada is a gorgeous country with beautiful landscapes

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Sounds like the microphone is messing up

[@jaydee975]

All of the big trucks outside of the state of Florida have extra axles. Those trucks in Florida are so puny compared to elsewhere.

[@SuperHonshu]

We don't actually call it the Toronto Metropolitan Area. We refer to it as the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is the true GTA. Rockstar GTA missed an opportunity, for their video game GTA VI. Since Toronto is the GTA, and we are also known as the 6. When I drive and I see a plate that is from out of town, I normally give them a little more patient and give them space as they are not around from the area.

[@jaydee975]

@43:30 there are a few people who say that being a Minnesotan is as close to being a Canadian as you can be without actually being in Canada.

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Minesoooooooda

[@jaydee975]

@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS 😂😂😂😂

[@user-vr3mr5eu7y]

Ya it's true

[@earthalex1707]

I want to visit Toronto it looks like a nice city

[@stephenolan5539]

Get Presto cards. Take the TTC. Don't drive in Toronto.

[@ryans413]

Niagara Falls is very nice on the Canadian side.

[@user-db6pt7vr3l]

We're so special up here.

[@Dirkmez]

Fun fact, Kilometers were invented in France and Miles were invented in England.

[@jaydee975]

After Toronto are you going to be driving north on Highway 11 to Sault Saint Marie Michigan?

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Eastbound

[@MrTommyfi]

You got so lucky with traffic lol, drives are great but traffic jams always!

[@WaltDisneyWay]

Nobody from Toronto says that. It’s Toronno. Cmon man.

[@lillywas1dog579]

I am live in Canada It is #1

[@jaydee975]

Try driving in Winnipeg Manitoba. I don’t know why but that large city has no freeway through it or around it for some Bizzarre reason. Not only that every single route that goes through the city has a different route number which can be a bit confusing, and in my opinion not necessary.

[@Hilts931]

because freeways don't belong in cities

[@ALuimes]

@@Hilts931 Most of Winnipeg is suburban.

[@user-lw1qy4ep1j]

The perimeter highway goes around Winnipeg.

[@jaydee975]

@@user-lw1qy4ep1j yeah but if it was ant American city, the perimeter highway would be all freeway.

[@OzunaEnoc]

yessss

[@GoWestYoungMan]

It only dawned on me later that a lot of your comments were just a joke. The funniest one was saying that Mrs. Butterworth was on Canadian bank notes.

[@hoopty.]

Wow normally going into Toronto it's fast traffic

[@lindageiling5922]

So how do u know what the speed is , I don't know how to read kilometers

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

We can change the settings because it’s electronic dash

[@Cole.c514]

“What’s the lady on the package of the pancakes?” 😂😂

[@The_Amazing_Dip]

The place Wheels Inn was in is pernounced "Chat" "ham", Chatham

[@kooloneism]

I can't believe we're in Canada now, awsome guys

[@jschap712]

Hmm, not sure why it had you exit the 401 there if you're going to Toronto, unless you entered an address at the north end. The 401 is the busiest highway in the world, and one of the largest. You'd have particularly witnessed that if you took the 401 all the way into the city.

[@ALuimes]

You don't have to actually go right into Toronto for that anymore and the video shows that.

[@thevultrantransituniverse1487]

How would you compare Toronto roads with in Florida?

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

😅 no. Florida is a century behind

[@itsmewill3167]

if you reach highway 401 im coing to say welcome to canada lol hope i see you on video diving on 401

[@vaughnparkes]

You are right about Canada purchasing Jamaica, because there are a lot of Canadians that love Jamaica.

[@lindageiling5922]

Do they ask u if u have anything in your car , n do they give u a certain time limit there n a date u must leave there ??

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

6 months

[@lindageiling5922]

I want to go to British Columbia

[@loonylovesgood]

It always amazes me how Americans think things will magically look different as soon as they cross the border. 😂 All kidding aside, I hope you enjoyed your travels!

[@erichani1]

How about t-mobile

[@bl_leafkid4322]

She is a good driver

[@loonylovesgood]

Good for her for driving safely through a construction zone. Too many people blast through.

[@robertamcroy7938]

Should be a nice experience Safe Travels! People have different way of speaking! Currency is not dollar bill!

[@jonathanbarone4708]

❤❤❤❤

[@jermaineflowers1538]

Go to Quebec its like being in a European country. Toronto is just like the USA. Nicer people tho. And don't take the 407 tollway without a transponder!

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Took the 407 🙄 what happens now? Yeah this feels like france. Shocking!

[@jermaineflowers1538]

@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS it's $50 per use plus the toll for unrecognized tags. They'll send you a bill. If you don't pay your driving privileges will be suspended in Canada. If you never plan on returning your good tho.

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

@@jermaineflowers1538 absolutely criminal fees! But the video about it will make me more than the fee .. people need to know this 😅

[@jermaineflowers1538]

@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS that's awesome, get to the paper! 🙌 .. enjoy

[@kinkiesse7736]

@Southern Life You are in the richest province/state of Canada. It is most developed part of Canada. On the other side of the border in the US, you are in rust belt states. Also did you know Canada pay for its national defense like it's supposed to, relying on the US defense umbrella....Those savings are then used to fund social programs in Canada

[@jaydee975]

@49:49 you missed the highway sign that was in English and French!

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Everything in french in montreal 😅

[@TexRider]

try it on a long weekend hahaha

[@KP-wt8qr]

Actually Torontonians don't pronounce the second T, it's pronounced Torono.

[@norafox4789]

You guys are sleep deprived...too funny!!

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Long travels

[@earthalex1707]

CANADAHHHHHHHH

[@jaydee975]

@59:46 COLD AND WEARING A SWEATER!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@danielstartek1497]

In Canada it's HoseA for gas HoseB for oil!

[@Rico-002]

If you had to choose between living in (Canada Toronto) and (Canada Montreal), which would you choose and why?

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Hard call. Toronto seams more fake. Montreal seams authentic. But toronto looks cleaner.

[@PeterBornAgain]

As a Canadian myself, if you don't speak french good luck living in Montreal. Toronto on the other hand is an expensive place to live not to mention becoming more dangerous.

[@Rico-002]

@@PeterBornAgain how is it becoming more expensive and is French needed for Toronto as well or?

[@sarahchan5604]

​@@Rico-002knowledge of French is good but not mandatory in Toronto,a lot of people in Toronto do not know any French

[@joshmitchell5225]

Ronnie Hawkins was from Arkansas and is a Toronto icon

[@jaydee975]

😂 @26:00 you are 82 km from Toronto! Lol! 😂

[@barrydimmock5771]

Get on the 401 at 5pm buddy

[@krzysztofpluta4285]

fun fact the highway you're on is the busiest in the WORLD HIGHWAY 401

[@Brsrafal]

the roads are better and they are more up north

[@anthonyriggio2612]

The people begging for money in Mississauga are usually at Hurontario and Dundas, Dixie and Dundas and Hurontario and Highway 403.

[@jaydee975]

Mississauga!!!! Come on Jose say it right!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Mississippagula

[@jaydee975]

@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS 😂😂😂

[@jaydee975]

In Minnesota it’s not called Latin food. It’s called Mexican food!

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

All mexican food is latin.. but not all latin food is mexican

[@airborne63]

Using a phone while driving is a HEAVILY enforced violation.......and strictly enforced. And yes, there are restaurants from EVERY country in the world in Toronto.

[@vaughnparkes]

He commends Canadian infrastructure so many times that I didn't count.

[@btms9197]

🇨🇦💙🇨🇦

[@jaydee975]

I bet if your drove through metro Winnipeg, you wouldn't be giving high praises to the infrastructure! 🤣

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

😅😅😅

[@smithterrance459]

Houston has wide highways

[@shawnresatz5339]

They are only super wide for a few miles. The 401 is 18-22 lanes continuously for 40+ miles, and has a daily volume of up to 500,000 vehicles daily, a volume that nowhere comes close to. Also it is the world’s busiest truck route.

[@danavharris]

32:50 "What is Canadian food... Just like American food with Maple syrup on it?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@erichani1]

Putine

[@jaydee975]

Oh, Jose, you have slaughtered the city name of Brampton! 😂

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

Compton 😅

[@jaydee975]

@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS 😂😂😂😂

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

Imagine this... I was just talking to you about Texarkana and I Moved from there 20 plus years ago to Niagara Falls Ontario SAFE CLEAN 6TH SAFEST COUNTRY - UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE - I WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK WHEN I GOT HERE... I WAS LIKE OMG IT SMELLS SO GOOD AND SO CLEAN -- VERY VERY SAFE ENJOY!!! TORONTO IS WICKED!!!!!

[@jaydee975]

Oh, and one thing that Canada really lacks is a freeway that goes from coast to coast.

[@creativeconcepts9223]

you mean the trans canada highway? which is 8,000km long

[@havenless3551]

The TransCanada?

[@creativeconcepts9223]

@@havenless3551 Yes

[@shaungiesbrecht4697]

You guys missed rush hour traffic luckily. I'm happy to hear some good about Ontario. We hear nothing but shit from the rest of the country.

[@hellfreezer3037]

looks like europe

[@WaltDisneyWay]

I’ve watched this video for 2 minutes. And already shaking my head. First nine of us listen to indigenous music. So not sure what you’re listening to. Also. There is no sign in Ontario that shows a 10000 dollar fine for speeding. Not sure what you’re looking at. Can’t wait to see the rest of this video

[@pingpong3311]

The $10000 signs are just to scare drivers 😂 But your car can still get impounded.

[@pingpong3311]

The 403 in Woodstock near the 401 interchange has a sign

[@alanmacification]

Your panic at 39:50 was hilarious, unnecessary, and illegal. That wasn't an exit, it was a transfer to the collector lanes. If you aren't sure of your exit, it's safer to drive in the collectors. I've had visitors tell me horror stories about not being able to get to their exit because they were in the express lanes. You have to watch for your transfer lane, then your exit. Delivery and taxi drivers never use the express lanes.

[@frankwoods4532]

Nice trip, could have done without the talking. Just a ride with some soft music. Anyway, thanks for sharing.

[@lucky247365]

Uhhh...only Americans say Tor-On-TOE. Someone must have played a trick on you. Locals say Tur-anno....the second t isn't really said. Vast majority of Canadian NHL players come from Ontario. Several NBA players are from the Toronto area including NBA champ AllStar Jamal Murray. Many celebs are from Toronto in addition to drake. Ever heard of The Weeknd? He did the Super Bowl half time show a couple years ago. Jim Carey, Simu Liu, Shawn Mendes, Mike Myers, Keanu Reeves, I'm surprised whoever gave you these facts didn't mention Enimem is from Toronto, because it sounds like they were trying to screw with you. It's funny hearing someone raving about our infrastructure. I guess we take it for granted. All people do here is complain. While the posted speed limit on this highway is 100km/hr, the flow of traffic generally goes faster and hovers around 120km/hr.

[@Hevetmusic]

"Just to give you an idea of what it's like driving in Toronto" Literally one hour on the highway-

[@shaungiesbrecht4697]

They maybe got halfway through the city

[@Austin-to2me]

As an aggressive driving Torontonian, I had to laugh when i heard you say all these positive things about Toronto drivers. For starters, when you said that you were in Cambridge, which is pretty far from Toronto. I'm sure i would also think the drivers in Cambridge are nice, polite and well behaved but I'd like to hear you say that when you actually get to Toronto (my guess is you guys are about 1.5 to 2 hours away from the city) When you actually get there and you're driving on the 401, QEW or DVP going right thru the city, don't think your impression of Toronto drivers would be as positive as it was when you were in Cambridge LOL

[@zzzubmno2755]

IDK, people who live in TO drive alright. Its the people who dont live in TO and not use to driving around southern Ontario that screw things. People who live in TO drive like they have somewhere to go. People who are not from that area drive like tourist looking for their exits and drive like they were from their small town and have nowhere to go.

[@aakksshhaayy]

I'm from Milton lol

[@lillywas1dog579]

100 is 60

[@ryans413]

Miles are the bigger numbers so 100km is 60mph it’s not hard but it always throws off Americans

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

🇨🇦🇨🇦👀

[@airborne63]

A Torontonian ....you can tell them apart, they pronounce it 'Trawna'..... Any other pronunciation, the person is from somewhere else.

[@itsmewill3167]

hey my friend you sounds like exact like Homer simpson lol

[@rickcole349]

Ha ha. The second t in Toronto is silent.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

"Canadian drivers aren't bad" Ok, sure, when compared to lots (not all) American drivers. I've driven or have been driven in Boston, NYC to Long Island, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Ft Lauderdale. One thing I notice is the lack of acknowledgment by other drivers when I say give ROW, let people in, etc. I always hand wave or double flash my 4 ways when someone does for me. But I will say that Toronto has some very ignorant drivers (I dashcam and post them on KZbin). But from what I've seen, Vancouver and surrounding area takes the cake for the worst drivers in Canada

[@jaydee975]

Hmmm at 59:19 you are either going in for dental care or financial services????🤣

[@bigl9478]

What does he mean “THE radio station?” Does he think there’s one radio station in Canada, and it’s Indian?! I don’t get it.

[@TrudeausBlackFace]

Gotta Try Alberta! The Texas Of Canada 🛢️🌾🏔️🤠

[@erichani1]

Really I live in texas

[@zzzubmno2755]

You are not going to see moose in southern Ontario, there are no forests down there, it is all farmland once you get off the highway or out of the cities. You might see some deer in the rural areas where there are are lots of farms, but you wont see any moose, or bears until you are north of Toronto, past Barrie. The big difference Americans will notice when coming into Canada, it's cleaner here and you wont see a bunch of boarded up buildings. I lived in southern Ontario for several years. Everyone pronounces Toronto differently. Even people in Toronto say it differently, like Teranto. As for Drake stuff, no one cares. Hell, I couldn't name a single song from him. No one is going to care where you are from if you get mugged, but the probability of getting mugged is almost zero chance in hell. Don't hang out in back allies, or sketchy bars and you will never have to worry about crime. I don't know why someone would come all the way from Florida and come to Canada and expect Cuban food. There are very few Spanish type restaurants in Canada. We don't have a lot of Latin people. I have no clue what he is talking about regarding prisons. He was no where near a prison. I don't know why someone would come to Canada in May, that is black fly and mosquito time and the water is still cold and nothing to do. If you come to Canada, come in July or August when its hot and you can go to the beaches and parks and enjoy many different festivals. You have to go to Wonderland and Niagara Falls. You are not going to see too many Americans driving around, especially at that time of the year. A lot of Americans come to Canada and go up north to hunt bears for the spring bear hunt, or in the fall when hunting for bears opens again and they can also fish. But that is up north in Sudbury and areas like that. Any whoo, I hope you enjoy you time in Canada.

[@Elchampolinbellacado]

That’s not true we have large populations of Latinos in Toronto especially Mexicans and Colombians . Montreal has one of the hugest latino populations of all Canada including Caribbean nations that are Hispanic .

[@stephenolan5539]

I've seen deer in Mississauga. And Toronto actually has a lot of connected wooded areas.