Reaction To 10 Things That SHOCK Tourists about Canada

Reaction To 10 Things That SHOCK Tourists about Canada
This is my reaction to 10 Things That SHOCK Tourists about Canada
In this video I react to different things that might shock tourists when they visit Canada
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[@MicaOShea-oe7ir]

Funny comment I saw: Sometimes I get fed up with the stereotypes about Canadians. Then I remember how my family came back from a vacation having forgotten to lock the door to find a young man robbing our house. Instead of calling the cops, my parents sat him down and had a talk with him about life choices. He said "Sorry" and left. A couple years later he sent a Thank You card telling us he had graduated from college and gotten a good job. So we really can't complain about stereotypes. Try Sortilège while you're here. It's maple syrup whiskey. Try it *carefully.*

[@ngamashaka4894]

Sortillège is really great...

[@keithgraham8588]

On the same hand there are native people getting shot for trying to take some change from someones truck. Happened more than once where I live and happens more the further west you go for some reason lolol You also won't believe how much I hear white Canadians complain about Asians and Middle Eastern people, for some reason they think talking to a native dude gives them an excuse to be racist pieces of shit to other ethnic groups. Don't go onto any Canadian news site about anything Native people do either (half the time the comments are disabled because they get flooded with racists comments)

[@keithgraham8588]

From a Tourists perspective any place is great when you are going there to spend money. Living said place is a totally different thing, Canadians complain about Canada more than anyone else. They probably complain about the Prime Minister more than Americans complain about the president.

[@wysetech2000]

@@keithgraham8588 I have lived in Canada for all of my 73 years and since Covid, most Canadians are not who we used to be. We are very cynical of mostly our Governments. We all learned some harsh realities during Covid in Canada and don't feel the same way about our Country as we used to. They totally blame our countries leaders for everything. Inflation is killing us as well as the cost of housing and most other goods we need. In the end, I still love my country but the people's attitudes, now are something that I never expected. It's like we have been saving up all of our hate for this moment in time.

[@LoriTalbot-du2qt]

The Canada- Russia hockey series of 1972 is our biggest hockey story! It took place in midst of the cold war and had excitement , and fears of espionage and rescuing our coach from Russian security!

[@foamer443]

Agreed by far. And in that Paul Henderson's goal in the last game.

[@grumben123]

Agree that this was the best series ever. It was Al Eagleson, that needed rescued, not the coach. In retrospect, it would have been better if the soviets had kept him. It turns out he was a crook and stole lots of money from players and associations. There’s a special place in Hell reserved for that guy.

[@CaptHollister]

The 1972 series held the attention of the whole country, it was incredibly exciting, yes. However, in 1975 the Montréal Canadiens faced-off against the Soviet Red Army team. Two opponents that had immense respect for each other, Vladislav Tretiak and Ken Dryden, the two best goalies in the world minding their teams' nets. Both sides got down to playing clean, exciting, breathtaking hockey. The 3-3 draw seemed the best possible outcome. This game left everyone who saw it with the conviction that we had just witnessed the best game of hockey of our lives.

[@wjames8781]

That's the one.

[@Shamacanada]

Saw the last game in the school auditorium

[@cynthb]

Re: Canada's size: A British expat co-worker had his family come visit him here in Ottawa, but they bought flights to Pearson (Toronto) because they were on sale "and it's not that far on the map" LOL. So my co-worker had to rent a minivan, drive 6 hours to Pearson across Toronto traffic, pick up his family, and drive back 6 more hours, and then do it again for their return flights. And on the first drive back with them, they started freaking out after the first hour, before they'd really left Toronto, because "where are you taking us? it's not that far on the map"...

[@Shan_Dalamani]

I'd have been tempted to tell them to go home and do it over. Or just stay in Toronto and explain why they weren't going to Ottawa after all.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

England can nestle comfortably in BC with plenty of room to spare. 😂

[@candytoo3729]

If Canada has the nicest people in the world..... and Newfoundlanders are known to be the nicest people in Canada..... I guess that makes it a unique place to visit. Plus the beauty and nature here.

[@canadianehbignorth7325]

I've never met a Newfie I didn't like and get on with... good people.

[@AW-uf1mk]

Lol

[@brendaanderson292]

Sadly my daughter married one of the most nasty Newfoundlanders if not human ever.

[@jessiejerome7482]

Aaawwwww... what about those of us from Ottawa?? we are nice too!! ok sorry for complaining...

[@philipreed387]

⁠@@jessiejerome7482As a person who attended the “bouncy castle” protest unfortunately I found a certain portion of the citizens of Ottawa to be absolute whiners who had a propensity for gross exaggeration and actual lying about what took place.

[@schoowoolovesbooboo2170]

Size reference for Europeans: London to Moscow is 1800km. Cornwall Ontario, to Kenora Ontario is 2000km. So an Ontarian can drive the distance from London to Moscow without even getting to the next province. Size refernce for Americans: Ontario is 150% the size of Texas.

[@foamer443]

Always reminds me of a story I read years ago about a German POW on a train. He had been captured, sent to Britain, put on a boat to Canada, landed in Halifax. Then onto a train. Lowest priority, so westbound, took three days to reach Ontario. Of course he not the only one and amongst them had a rudimentary idea where they were. It took another five days to reach Thunder bay, so the west side of Ontario and they were headed to Alberta. So at reaching TB he apparently exclaimed, and this was in 1940 or 41, "We will not win the war." Just from the shear size of the country. And interestingly a fair number of former German POW's came to Canada later as immigrants.

[@davidfacca8899]

@@foamer443 yes I am in Thunder Bay, and some Germans did stay after the war. Story is in the POW bush camps the prisoners were given rifles to go hunt deer and moose for meat…there was nowhere to go if you tried to escape so no issue😊

[@Taeolas]

Texas likes to say it is big. It's barely in the Top 10 of North American regions. :) Ontario, Quebec, Alaska, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and BC are all bigger. And Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are basically the same size as Texas.

[@schoowoolovesbooboo2170]

@@Taeolas barely in the top 10? It's NOT in the top 10. It's the 11th biggest north americsn jurisdiction

[@chrisriley1450]

@@foamer443 Monteith Ontario was the location of "Camp X" where high value POWs were kept. It was chosen because it was in the middle of nowhere, with just a logging town nearby, and one rail line out. (No highway at that time) One of the locals told me that there are a lot of Germans who settled there after the war. Because there was nothing but black spruce and swamps for hundreds of KM, the guards were lax about keeping people locked up, so many German officers "escaped" for the weekend and went into town to meet the girls. After the war, they stayed, got married, and had families.

[@jasonarthurs3885]

As a Canadian who has travelled extensively throughout the US - Yes. I indeed feel less safe whilst in America than I do back home; the difference is palpable.

[@teresarose685]

Matter of perspective. Canadian cities are increasingly dangerous, crime is skyrocketing. Small town American is very chill and welcoming, and very safe

[@garymaclean6903]

@@teresarose685 No, it's not merely perspective. It's in the actual statistics. There are more mass shootings in the US than there are days in the year. When you compare our crime rates you'll see the US has higher rates of violent crime, and that all their guns are doing a piss-poor job of preventing. (They actually make it much worse...)

[@Dustandfuzz]

I second that. The 2nd ammendment scares me.

[@garymaclean6903]

@@Dustandfuzz Yah. Everyone gets to own a gun. What the pro-gunners forget, is that includes everyone who wants to use a gun against them...

[@carolesaintemarie3530]

@@teresarose685 there is dangerous and dangerous: the level of dangerosity doesn't compare. And yes, we feel safer knowing the person with whom we can have a light conflict doesn't own a gun

[@LoveCats9220]

@Mert Can - the size of Canada is the reason we usually speak in ‘time’ instead of kms. For example, the distance between Montreal and Ottawa is roughly 3 hours😊

[@billsanderson1442]

They upped the speed limit. It's now about 2 hours depending on Montreal traffic.

[@BarnDoorProductions]

Of course, an hour of that is sitting bumper to bumper on the 417 in Ottawa. 😁

[@carolesaintemarie3530]

So true. I never thought about it

[@Queen_BeesKnees]

And the distance from Toronto to Toronto is about 2hrs

[@rivchick]

Yup I do that…..

[@keltickelly81]

I recommend any region. The whole country is breathtaking. ❤️🇨🇦

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

I couldn't agree more. I'm from Ontario and love all our lakes but I've never forgotten going to the Maritimes or visiting the Yukon. I don't think I have a favourite region.

[@sandorski56]

The Prairies are lacking in Natural attractions, compared to most of the rest of the country.

[@lolop7452]

as a Québécois i recomend Québec

[@simonesmit6708]

​@@sandorski56then you haven't been looking. The beauty of the prairie is not as in your face as other places but it is a very beautiful area.

[@sandorski56]

It has its' charms, like Summer/Fall Grain fields are a unique feature, the open sky, great for Star gazing and Aurora Borealis, as a BC'r though it just doesn't compete with mountains. @@simonesmit6708

[@newfization]

As a Canadian I love to see people enjoying our beautiful country. But Canada has a dark side we shouldn't hide as well. Like the great caribou hunt every year where massive herds of animals are driven east to be met by huge parties of Newfoundlanders who pelt them with dried timbits. Or that time in the late nineties when Louise Parsons of Winnipeg didn't say "bless you" after her sister sneezed! She denies to this day hearing the sneeze, but we all know how mad she was that Rose wore her favorite chin strap to the Hockey game. What I'm trying to say is that we are who we are, the good AND the bad and if we dont acknowledge it, we effectively endorse such behaviour. Sorry.

[@gregkral4467]

shameful waste of Timbits if ya ask me.. but the hooligans will do what they do, is shocking, true.... but sorry, ain't likely to change.

[@rhomacity]

we can never be too obsequious.. of course, our masters in the government and bureaucrasy are lolling after that

[@carriejames9018]

😂😂

[@lesliemccormick6527]

As a Vancouver Islander, I would add that we are still reeling from the time, mere days before the Spring Equinox of 2007, when George Henley DIDN'T hesitate when Margaret Campbell gestured for him to go first when both of them arrived at a 4 way stop simultaneously. He just WENT. The nerve! The gall! He later claimed that he had just worked a 12 hour shift and had a full bladder, but there really can be no good excuse for such a shockingly shameful act. Sorry!

[@karenfindlay4185]

Sorry, but didn’t we agree never to discuss this with foreigners?

[@billsanderson1442]

One thing that wasn't mentioned was how much fresh water there is. An Australian exchange student went to Canada's Wonderland with some University of Ottawa friends. Because they had time, they took Highway 7 rather than the motorway. What shocked her was that there seemed to be a different lake or stream or river every few kilometers. About half the people we know own a boat or a canoe or there's a family cottage on a lake. A German tourist commented that it always surprises him that it only takes an hour to drive to something that his neighbours in Germany would call wilderness.

[@MicaOShea-oe7ir]

A Korean student one day asked us: "What's the name of the lake?" And we were like, "which lake?" He said "The lake you're always going to." We laughed so hard when we figured it out. He would hear us saying things like "What are you doing this weekend?" --"Going to the lake?" And because we all know on which lake we have a family cottage, fishing cabin, boat, etc, we don't name it. Only saying "the lake" gave him the impression there was just the one lake everyone went to. In truth, the country is littered with them. Canada has 62% of the world's lakes.

[@heatherfruin5050]

The only big lake here in Australia is a salt lake, Lake Eyre, and most years it's bone dry but when in years it rains a lot it attracts hundreds of birds.

[@Shan_Dalamani]

@@MicaOShea-oe7ir My city has two lakes, but neither of them are accessible for humans. They're actually more pondlike, and located within a wildlife sanctuary. So they're strictly for the use of non-humans. The nearest lake where humans are allowed is actually in a nearby town. I haven't been there in decades, as it's far too crowded in summer.

[@Anasta43]

Lake Winnipeg-Lake Manitoba all within 1/2 -1 hour drive my back door largest fresh water lakes in Canada. Huge.

[@peggymyers6067]

4:30

[@timandsuelegere7231]

I recommend visiting the east coast, NFLD , NB, PEI, and Nova Scotia, you can visit all these provinces throughout your vacation, very friendly people, tons of things to do, beautiful scenery, and much more.

[@alanj9978]

I'll second this. My wife and I (both Canadians) did a tour of Atlantic Canada last summer for the first time each, and we loved every bit of it.

[@tombryant9878]

It's not as safe as it used to be. , when in Alberta stay away from Indian reserves and the city of Lethbridge,,,it has the second highest crime rate in Canada. Tim Hortons is not the only coffee shop in Canada and it's not the shop around many fast food places have better coffee. We do live our home ,why shouldn't we.

[@annsumner8570]

A&W has good fast food coffee..

[@rogerfiliault3546]

I do, too. We took our RV out east for a month, and it was everything and more that I expected

[@blazed99]

Absolutely Labrador and Newfoundland have some the best people in the world in it...I'm from Ontario and that was one of my favorite provinces to visit..💯🙏

[@GoldenSlumber474]

The greatest hockey moment was 19:26 of the 3rd period of Game 8 of the Canada-Soviet summit series in 1972

[@schoowoolovesbooboo2170]

My inlaws came to visit from St Lucia. I thought they would be shocked that we purposely have fires in our houses, but they werent. They were shocked, however, that its light so late in the summer.

[@unacceptablesisterpeter3431]

Have them come in the winter. We have 8 hours of sunlight.

[@Grisu.]

east hastings street in vancouver is a no go zone.

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

My family accidentally went down East Hastings street on route to China town. Yikes!!! Never again! Big eye opener for my kids and a good lesson on why NOT to do drugs!

[@Hotsauce-cj7kj]

1972 Summit Series, Canada vs Russia. BY FAR the most important hockey game/series IN HISTORY.

[@russjackson9448]

One of those life events where I still, even after all these years, remember exactly where I was. 7 years old. I will never forget.

[@caffeinatedjoy]

For good coffee, don't default to Tim Hortons or Starbucks. Find a local coffee shop in whatever city you are visiting (ask a local - he's not wrong about that), and you'll have better luck getting good coffee (and better sandwiches and baked goods).

[@alanj9978]

I dunno, Tim Hortons dark roast is as good as any drip imo.

[@merecl]

Tim Hortons is fine, Starbucks is shit

[@TheLiquidEdge]

While often overlooked, I think Newfoiundloand is probably the tourist destination I would suggest to most. It's culture, character, history, and people will leave an impression that you will carry with you forever.

[@annsumner8570]

I think it is the canada that people would imagine. Not that I have ever been there. But have seen the Beachcombers😊

[@mw-wl2hm]

I think EVERY Canadian, no matter how much they might like the States, feels an immediate sense of safety (a sense of letting their guard down) upon return home to Canada (or maybe it's just me). Interesting to note that in Canada only cops have guns whereas in the States all security guards (in a mall, a bank etc) have them.. even without their guns just seeing so much security in general is unsettling.

[@simonesmit6708]

A guy was shot dead this morning by the police. Outside of Vancouver. Canada is not as safe as it was.

[@karenfindlay4185]

Even your local florist has a gun ( or has the god-given right to own a gun) in the USA. That alone makes me feel much safer in Canada.

[@blortmeister]

Haven't been to the US since 1969. Just noped the hell out of that trip. Besides, there is far too much Canada to see; I've hitchhiked from Vancouver to Montreal and back. Just f*cking amazing county!

[@peterzimmer9549]

Hockey Commercial: An older Maurice (Rocket) Richard for Grecian Formula hair dye. The referee penalizes him “two minutes for looking so good”.

[@watson956]

LOL - I thought about mentioning that one! Thanks for beating me to it!

[@hopemoffatt7377]

Absolutely feel unsafe in USA compared to Canada. I always feel a sense of relief when I step foot back on Canadian soil

[@annsumner8570]

Weird, maybe it is your attitude 🤔.

[@Abegweit111]

@@annsumner8570 Not an attitude ... it's real.

[@annsumner8570]

I have spent lots of time in America before biden.....OK never mind.

[@Hotsauce-cj7kj]

HEY BROTHER! Here’s something that might shock you about Canada! John A. MacDonald was our 1st Prime Minister! Born in GLASGOW SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our 2nd Prime Minister was Alexander MacKenzie. Born in Logerait Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Ya brother, SCOTLAND FOREVER! Glasgow Rangers too!!

[@margaretjames6494]

Reading Canadian history, you come across a lot of "Alexanders" and "Mackenzies".

[@artjackson407]

The 1972 series against the USSR. Every school child wnas allowed to watch. Biggest hockey event in our history

[@rogerfiliault3546]

Yup, I remember watching it at school, and I was in grade 5, and my brother was in grade 4. We were in the same glass bcuz it was split grade 4/5 we went crazy when we won that series

[@msjsville]

I always breathe a sigh of relief getting back to 🇨🇦 from the US. Just knowing how many guns are around and the possibility of a shooting, you can’t help but be on edge.

[@laurieleannie]

I have actually met people that thought they could see Canada in ONE WEEK! 😂🤣😂

[@dougwilson4537]

Well.... technically they could.🤔 If you flew from Vancouver to Calgary (1st day), Calgary to Regina (2nd day), Regina to Winnipeg (3rd day), Winnipeg to Toronto (4th day), Toronto to Quebec City (5th day), Quebec City to Halifax (6th day), Halifax to St. John's (7th day). That is one week, and you would have 'seen' the country.😁 Sorry.... I couldn't help myself. 😉

[@laurieleannie]

@@dougwilson4537 😂🤣😂

[@519breezy]

My mom and her friends went on a camping roadtrip with their trailer from London ON, to Montreal, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and then back staying a day or 2 in each province...they were gone almost 3 weeks lol

[@charlesd2109]

The video talked about how big Canada is - absolutely true!! I live in Ottawa, and driving from here across Ontario to Manitoba takes over 20 hours of straight driving time - about 3 days if you plan to stop for gas, food, sleep ... and the SCENERY! One thing I find with visitors, especially Europeans, is a tendency to focus on cities. Understandable, since that is usually the way that tourists focus when traveling Europe. But the great thing about Canada is the spaces between the cities. If you want to see Toronto and the west coast in two weeks, you have to fly since it takes almost 48 driving time to get from Toronto to Vancouver. But if you want to visit southern Ontario and southern Quebec, or if you want to see the east coast, or if you want to see British Columbia and Alberta - rent a car and drive. See the beautiful spaces between the cities, and allow lots of time to stop and explore along the way. In my mind, Canada is not defined by our cities (and we do have some really nice cities) - it is defined by the open spaces, the wilderness, the small towns along the way, the coastlines, the forests, the lakes. If all you see are cities, then I don't really think you have experienced Canada. Take your time, set a realistic itinerary, and ENJOY! Oh, and sometimes, like around the Great Lakes or the St. Lawrence River, skip the big highways that Google tells you to take. Highway 2 along the St. Lawrence in Ontario is way prettier than Highway 401 just a few kilometres away. East of Quebec City, take Highway 132 along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River rather than Highway 20. It will take longer, but you won't regret it.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Agree. The 401 is okay if you need to make time but the lesser highways are way more interesting except when going through the actual Rockies. We drive out to Southern Ontario from Vancouver every few years. I navigate up and down to whatever looks interesting, eg the Cowboy Trail, Lake of the Woods, Manitoulin Island, and many other places. Lots to see and experience.

[@DragonflyenAmber]

It's three days from Toronto to Calgary, I've made that trip on a Greyhound. NOT fun LOL

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

I was explaining to a Venezuelan co-worker that there were two areas not to go to in Toronto, particularly at night. He told me, in Caracas there were maybe one or two areas in the city that were safe, in the daytime.

[@jrh2u]

As a Canadian I generally feel safe where ever I am, but you do have to be careful in certain places and keep your wits about you. We do have crime, that's for sure. That said in my almost 60 years I have never been assaulted or mugged or robbed etc. (knock on wood). Thirty odd years ago, I studied in the US, and after I arrived I went into a cafe/diner to use the pay phone. There were a bunch of cops, some in uniform, some not, sitting around a table, and one rather large one literally had a pistol or some such stuck down the crack of his arse. I wondered why the hell I'd ever gone to the US. I'll never forget it. What a strange place to put your gun! I lived 10 minutes from the university and it really wasn't all that safe walking alone at night. I never experienced anything bad, but I met other students who had been robbed or assaulted. I've been back to the US 3 times since for brief visits, but I confess that I don't find it too appealing these days. On another note: I too measure distance in time. The nearest big city to me is 1 hour and 15 minutes away - I honestly couldn't say what it is in kms.

[@thender1622]

To give you an idea of the size...to go from Calgary Alberta to Toronto Ontario takes a minimum of 4 days driving with sleeping stops / gas stops / snacks and meal stops / and some quick sightseeing. If you want to spend any real time sightseeing, plan for a longer trip 😊

[@Taeolas]

To go from Calgary to Toronto takes 4 days.... and almost 2 full days of it will just be driving through Ontario. Which shows just how big (and wide) Ontario is. :)

[@Zlata1313]

​@@Taeolasits a day drive just to go around the north shore of Lake Superior

[@thagemizer]

When my son relocated from our home a little north of Toronto to Vancouver a few years ago, we drove his truck with a rented trailer out there. It was 24 hours of straight driving, only stopping for food and gas, to get to the Manitoba border. Overall the trip was 3.5 long days of driving from Toronto to Vancouver, mostly on the Trans-Canada.

[@Zlata1313]

@@thagemizer I used to do Toronto to Regina in 4 days unless I was in a hurry, then I'd drive the extra 6 hours from Winnipeg and do it in 3

[@glynisbabbey4306]

There was the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist of 2011-12 when approximately 3000 tonnes of syrup was stolen from a facility in Quebec. The value was around 18.7 million dollars.

[@rickncam3]

In case you didn't get the Quebec Les Nordiques reference as being the rightful winners of the Stanley Cup awhile back. The team moved to Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies which went on to win the cup shortly afterwards. Quebec's team surged in talent when they were awarded first pick in the hockey draft. They selected Eric Lindros (a future star), but Eric refused to play in (some say) a French dominated city in Quebec. So, to make a long story short, Eric was eventually traded to the Philadelphia Flyers for a handful of players that were to become stars in their own right. They were what the Les Nordiques turned Rockies needed to win the cup.

[@Dee-JayW]

I was in grade 5 when The Summit Series was held. Tv's were rolled into our classrooms! It was a wonderful time! When the Toronto Blue Jay's won the World Series, I was working but again, Tv's were in and no one said a word!❤❤😂😂

[@Matt-1567]

Anytime I cross the boarder to the US I fear being in a shooting

[@klondikechris]

I think the shear size of Canada is the biggest shock - even for other Canadians. Driving from Tuktoyatkuk, NWT to St. Johns, Nfld is the same distance as London, England to Pakistan - almost India. About 8000km. You can't do that in a day! Maybe in a week - maybe.

[@ThundaStrack]

#11. How close to civilization the wildlife is. I’m 10 minutes from that stupid Big Mall in Edmonton and yet I get moose, coyotes, deer and the occasional bear in my yard…..a lot. The moose still shock the hell outta me especially if I’m outside and I see them first.

[@dawnlehman667]

This is in reference to one post that said we measure distance in time since Canada is so large but even in the cities we measure distance in time ... I'm about 30 minutes from that stupid Big Mall (love that description and am going to use it 😅), still in Edmonton and I've seen my share of wildlife as well. We had 2 houses across the street on the market, both were empty and because of the parks and schools, we have a lot of rabbits and squirrels that spent one winter hiding from the coyote living in the 2 empty yards. There's also a small herd of deer living in a large piece of land by South Edmonton Common

[@ThundaStrack]

@@dawnlehman667 lmao…yup, ya got me there. Totally automatic to do that eh. Yes#11 should be the wildlife so close to us, or however it’s proper to say now eh

[@Bandomeme]

You’re right! We live in central Edmonton by the High Level Bridge. We see deer, bats, squirrels, skunks, porcupines, a bear (just once, thank heavens) and a small moose. The cat who chose us comes into the house every night by 10 PM to avoid the coyotes who prey on the hares living on the University of Alberta campus. Yet Edmonton is a city of about a million people.

[@ann6406]

Great video..I am from Canada and he is right about feeling safe in Canada..when i travel to other countries. I dont feel as safe as i do in Canada

[@nicolecarter5900]

My best Canadian road trips for tourists to rent a car and explore from west to east. 1-Vancouver island, Vancouver, whistler. 2 - fly into Calgary drive west to Banff lake Louise, golden revelstoke and kelowna. 3- (big city road trip) Toronto Ottawa Montreal Quebec City. 4- (maritime road trip) Halifax Moncton Prince Edward Island. 5- Newfoundland. There are lots of other awesome places in Canada but I think if you picked one of these 5 vacations you would not be disappointed. 😊

[@carolynadams1249]

FYI we often drive across Canada, first night leaving Newfoundland is usually spent on the Ferry to Nova Scotia, second night is usually spent near the New Brunswick/ Quebec border, third night Quebec, fourth and fifth nights Northern Ontario, sixth night is in Manitoba, seventh is Alberta and the last two or three will be in British Columbia.

[@heatherjung8941]

I live in Winnipeg and Manitoba I have to recommend visiting the prairie provinces. The big sky,the lakes and rivers, the Canadians shield in Manitoba. So much fun with festivals good restaurants with lots of ethnic choices.

[@northerngurl6178]

I don't know many who don't like hockey, I know a few, but even they tend to jump on the bandwagon for a gold medal game. World juniors are in Sweden this year Mert, if you're interested, tournament starts December 26th, Go Canada 🇨🇦

[@HabsAndHeavyMetal]

Almost all Canadians are very kind, nice, polite and lovely...until you drop a puck. Then it's game on eh!

[@dawnlehman667]

I think the gentleman from woltersworld is part Canadian - his pronunciation of Toronto is spot on 😂 We are truly a friendly nation and we take pride in that. As mentioned, the country is a safe one, just be mindful of where you are and if you're unsure of where the bad neighbourhoods are, head into a Timmies or a Petro-Canada, ask your friends or ask the people at the hotel - we'll let you know 😊

[@FreckleFinance]

I'm a Canadian who lived in California for a bit and I was happy to come back to Canada where I felt safer and like my government at least cared about me a bit.

[@rhomacity]

while they pick your pocket

[@FreckleFinance]

California taxes are actually really high so it's almost the same and you get less for it@@rhomacity

[@canadianmike626]

I have seen Americans show up to Canada looking for ski hills in summer twice. They were shock how there was no snow. I have seen a gun 4 times, all 4 times were in the US and all 4 times I was robbed. I definitely do not feel safe in the US.

[@Zlata1313]

Americans have showed up here in Saskatchewan in July with a ski do, wondering where the snow is

[@MicaOShea-oe7ir]

The federal government has recently added a travel advisory for the US because of all the gun violence.

[@Fl1pS1dE9]

Born and raised in Ontario, moved to Vancouver BC when I was 24. lived there for 9 years years an wow !!! if you have never been to Canada, GO TO BC FIRST!! I miss BC everyday.

[@user-mj4qm1jv1n]

Game 7 of the USSR v Canada Summit Series in 1972. Still perhaps the most memorable hockey goal by Paul Henderson

[@karenfindlay4185]

During Covid, a local establishment on Vancouver Island posted a sign requiring a mask and asking people to be patient adding, “It’s not like we’re asking you to wear a Calgary Flames jersey “. Most people thought it was funny. 😄

[@karenfindlay4185]

It WAS funny! But some people (obviously Calgary fans) took umbrage; that was funny, too! 😄

[@keats65poems50]

Agreed - Canada - Russia series -- the win created dancing in the streets and bars that were overwhelmed - pure joy

[@jenniferleighmiron8135]

On the western border that Labrador shares with Quebec you will find a lot of Newfoundlanders that speak French, also you will find a lot in parts of New Brunswick, the rule of thumb is the further West you go the less French you hear. Also Tim Horton was a famous hockey player who opened a donut shop in the 60's. 60 something years later it's best known for its coffee ( I'll have a large double-double) that means two sugar, two milk, their donuts are awesome and theirs practically one on every corner.

[@alyssam3020]

From the other side, one thing that shocks me about tourists here is how unprepared some of them are. Please do your research and talk to people before hiking/swimming/kayaking etc or you could find yourself in real trouble! Or at least serious regret- i was doing the grouse grind once and pretty soon in came upon some girls in high heels. I'm like, you know this goes straight up for another 2.5+km? And they turned around, toes saved for another day lol

[@cpaton1284]

Take the train theough the rockies between jasper and vancouver it is absolutely stunning, unadulturated nature , waterfalls daft goats and sheer drops into clouds

[@jayembee3590]

Hockey is very much part of our culture. However, I am one of the very few that is not into hockey and it's never been part of my life. This is something I don't usually tell anyone else though, at least not without some awkwardness and obligatory shamefulness.😆 I do love some of the tv commercials that Tim Hortons have made that have hockey as part of its theme. Some are almost tear jerkers!

[@taytay1313]

I’m like you I don’t like hockey either.. never grew up with it.. but no shame in not liking something… not every Canadian has to like hockey 😜

[@keithpeden7664]

I'm another born & raised Canadian that isn't particularly "into" hockey. I played in an organized league for a time as a kid. But lost interest as an adult. I don't think it matters to my friends and I don't feel any negative impact on my social relations. I'm sure not every Scot or Englishman is a soccer hooligan either.

[@Dustandfuzz]

I don’t like it either.

[@trevdog67]

Same. It's OK. But not into it. Sssshhhhhh!

[@rhomacity]

maybe I will start a hockey-free hangout space....what about music! maybe new orleans , Dr John, etc....

[@amyweaver7413]

My hometown, Victoria BC is the best of Canada in my opinion. The weather is very mild year round, there is easy access to nature, museums, culture, food and sites to see like Craigdarroch Castle, Butchart Gardens etc. Also once in Victoria you must drive up the island too see places like Tofino, Long Beach, Cathedral Grove, Coombs, and many more.😊

[@Hotsauce-cj7kj]

I concur with you on Victoria. That place is magic. However my favorite place on Vancouver Island would likely be Nanoose Bay.

[@Hotsauce-cj7kj]

Ya and Cathedral Grove is beautiful. Coombs Market is something out of a storybook. No matter what’s happening in my life; every time I hit Tofino, the weight of the world is lifted off my shoulders ha.

[@blortmeister]

I have to agree--Vancouver island is amazing. So many ecosystems from the ocean all the way up to the mountains. And about the size of Wales.

[@thatsmessedupmydude]

I@@Hotsauce-cj7kj I stayed at a campground in nanoose bay years ago for a family reunion. It's such a beautiful place that I'd love to come back to. I'll always remember the walks I went on there. It's very impressive compared to the prairies where I live

[@jeannierenton7542]

You forgot the fact that you can get to the ocean in 10 minutes from almost anywhere😁 Love Esquimalt Lagoon & used to lover Clover Point before the renovations😔. I also agree that the island has so much to offer, my youngest brother lives in Parksville, I have relatives in Nanaimo as well & I just love Tofino area❤️

[@crusherbmx]

I don't feel less safe when I visit the U.S, I feel like I can get away with a lot more in the U.S. and when I come back to Canada I feel like I'm supposed to behave myself again.

[@katiescar1ett]

Couldn't begin to tell you the great hockey games I've been to. YES, hockey is more than a game!

[@paulmartin2573]

I was born and raised on the west coast of Canada (Vancouver Island). I never did much traveling until I retired. I really found out how big our country was when me and my wife went to the Maritimes. It was several hours on the plane from Vancouver to Halifax. It was soon after that we found out there is more there than we thought. Having looked at maps we didn't think it was all that big. We rented a car at Halifax Airport and began our trip. Without going on a lot about this we were quite surprised. Covering the four provinces we drove just over 5100 km over 3 weeks. Amazingly that was not enough. We are planning to do this again but are going to spend a lot more time there and probably drive many more km. I also want to say the people there are the friendliest we have ever met. Especially in Nlfd. I was told by a local in Sydney that if you meet someone in Nfld and become friendly, and they invite you over for a coffee, don't say no. It's considered an insult. To all those on the East Coast from us on the West Coast I say Salute!

[@gayekurtz7240]

I was in grade 12 when the 72 Canada /Russia series was on. Every classroom has a TV for the final game. The noon lunch bell rang during the game. Its the only time I ever heard a school bell go , when no one moved. There was a lot of dancing in the hallway that day!😂

[@bernardreed6161]

Canada is a great country. Safe and full of great people.

[@PurpleBirch]

I have lived in 4 provinces and I’ll admit I’m biased because I think our country is beautiful; however I would start with British Columbia (my home now). Check out the video “Canada Road Trip: Best Things to do in British Columbia” by Must Do Canada” 😊 Love your videos!

[@lowesgj]

Instead of Tim Horton, look for A+W (great burgers, fries , rings, salads, root beer!), or Harvey's

[@ninemoonplanet]

The entire British Isles will fit in British Columbia alone, including Ireland and still have room left over. The fires last year covered only a portion of the province but we're as big as England in area.

[@ninemoonplanet]

I was threatened by someone who asked what I would do if he shot me. Breakfast time in a restaurant. Go across the border, nope, anywhere else, yes.

[@michinwaygook3684]

It was a match between Canada and the Soviet Union. Both benches cleared and a brawl between the entire teams took place on the ice. I recall watching it live. It was a junior hockey tournament that took place in Poland in 1987.

[@mayloo2137]

If I remember right, Flames great Theoron Fleury was on that junior team.

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

Yes, that's Vancouver. I love it here soooo much. And he's right: It hardly ever snows here. It snows so seldom that the hummingbirds stay all year round.

[@brendamiller5785]

"Be sure to have enough fuel and supplies, next fueling station is four days away" 😅😅 I love Canada!

[@dennisglenn9475]

Yes, when I've traveled to the U.S. it always felt unsafe and I would feel quite relieved when I got back home to Canada.

[@Nikki7B]

We really do love our hockey. Also it really depends on locating with the word eh, it is still very strong in my area and normal, and think that's the case in more rural areas across our nation.

[@sharis9095]

It takes some knockers to stand on Kits Beach in BC and talk about his love for the Nordiques and the Jets, I was waiting for a tidal wave to sweep him away. Maple salmon candy is an absolute must to try, it's a bit pricey but worth every loonie. Tim's isn't what it was.. but he's right, they are everywhere, they are convenient and the food is ok, it's still fast food but at least it's an alternative to burgers and fries.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Not Kits beach, looks like Locarno or Spanish Banks. Nice to see my home.

[@sharis9095]

@@Sharon-bo2se I wondered, but thought it looked closer to the edge of the city so the far end of Kits... must admit in my youth Kits was my go to (after Ambleside) so I always think it's Kits.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

@sharis9095 grew up on Kits Point. Was mostly working class back then but we kids ran wild there, on the beach, the steam engine, the St Roch, and all. Great place to grow up. Still miss those days.

[@lesmcclaughry2732]

If you want a true Canadian experience go see a Junior hockey game at a small rink on a Saturday night. The kids go sit with friends the concourse is filled with neighbors chatting. Hot dogs with mustard and onions. The sounds of the skates on the ice and the puck hitting the boards, the player's voices. Can't beat it, that's Canada

[@cathyrivas6496]

French is spoken in more places than just Quebec. New Brunswick has a high population of french speakers. It's spoken more in eastern Canada than western Canada though. Tim Hortons was started by the hockey player Tim Horton before he was killed in a car accident in St. Catharines, Ontario on his way to a game, I believe was in Buffalo NY.

[@WBCRO]

Thank you! Yes, New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual Canadian province and the Northern and Eastern regions have mostly French-speaking or bilingual residents.

[@janetyeoman1544]

On his way from a game. Driving erratically, police pursued, he crashed and was fatally injured. In Ontario.

[@519breezy]

I think he crashed on the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Parkway)

[@tamibo901]

Also, Northern Ontario, especially Sudbury and area has a mixture of French and English speakers.

[@faysalkus1083]

Here in Manitoba we have a large bilingual community. In the city of Winnipeg we have a suburb St Boniface. Even the street signs are in English and French.

[@chrisdamay7756]

From outside Toronto, moved to England at 15. I was “navigator” for my dad who was driving. I read the next directions and then put the map away. Dad immediately asked what was next, I was confused that we could be there already. In Canada, that distance on a map would have taken at least an hour to travel! I had a hard time getting used to how close everything was! I told friends in the UK that I missed the sky. They thought I was crazy. I was used to being able to see 180 degrees of sky. I always felt a little claustrophobic in the UK. I guess it is the reverse perspective of when Europeans come to Canada.

[@user-tx7og7jx8h]

the summit series between USSR and Canada was the absolute best hockey tournament ever , Paul Henderson scored the winning goal , when it comes to hockey Canada rules

[@kiml1604]

Everyone mentions Tim Hortons coffee shop. Tim Horton was a hockey player who started the restaurant chain. He played for the Toronto Maple leaf and was on the team when they won 4 Stanley cups in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967.

[@lindacrammond9373]

First of all may I say how much we love Scotland - we had a trip on the Royal Scotsman train which was fabulous -we were in Edinburgh for a few days which we loved. Our plan is to go back to England and Scotland in 2024. I worked in the city when I lived in London for 13 years. I loved Walter’s enthusiasm about our country. I have to say we love our road trips to the US and always have a good time. We just cannot get used to a lot of the states having open carry with firearms. When we cross the border it is always good to be home.Walter talked about Tim Hortons - he forgot to mention that Tim Horton was of course a hockey player he died tragically in a car crash. We say eh a lot as well. Please come and visit we think you will love Canada and you will be very welcome. 🇨🇦

[@sharonsomers]

Another size story. I'm Canadian, from Ontario, and years ago these people my mom knew were having the mother in law visit from Italy, and you can go across that whole country in a matter of hours by train. She said she'd like to drive to Banff for the day! She had no concept it would take many days to drive that far one way, so needless to say, there was no day trip to Banff.

[@quantumtrace777]

I used to work at a Breakfast Boutique in Niagara Falls. A cute little lady from the UK asked for directions to Ottawa to see the Tulip Festival, and she wanted to be back for lunch. Her map had highlighted the way, a little red line, but I had to explain to her that it’s around 600km, and would take her 6 hours to get there… she was floored

[@julieclark784]

I have visited the US 5 times in my 45 years of life mostly because I never feel safe as well as you can't trust their police to help you if needed. (I live less then an hour drive to a border crossing 😊). You just can't relax while in the US, it can be as simple as putting your bag beside you to having to keep it on your lap in a restaurant.

[@alanj9978]

You have to do that in every city in Canada and Europe, too.

[@MicaOShea-oe7ir]

We were in Windsor Ontario (right across the border from Detroit) and my brother insists we take the opportunity to have dinner at a Ponderosa, a U.S. steakhouse not available in Canada. As we're driving through Detroit zeroing in on the GPS of the nearest Ponderosa we suddenly get pulled over by some cops. They basically said "You're not safe." "Is this a bad neighborhood?" "This is Detroit. Turn around and go back to Canada. Do not stop for anything. If you get a flat tire, keep driving. Do not stop until you cross the border." We half believed they were having a slow night and entertained themselves scaring the Canadian tourists. And we half believed they were protecting the stupid Canadian tourists. Either way we never had another chance to eat at Ponderosa.

[@dguy321]

​@@alanj9978not the same at all. I was at Disney world in Florida, put a bottle of sunscreen on a curb as I put some on my son, turned around to put some more on my hands... it was gone. Similar incident with a hat. Forgot on a bench, went back for it not 10 seconds later... gone. I've never seen this happen in Canada. Forget a hat, go back an hour later and someone has picked it up and placed it where it'll be easily seen... in case the owner wonders by sometime.

[@julieclark784]

I live in a city of close to 600,000 people 😁 @@alanj9978

[@FundyisleLegacy]

Can’t trust the RCMP any more than the worst US cop lol

[@retired_in_portugal]

1972 Canada Russia series and the Paul Henderson goal is the biggest series in hockey for us over 40

[@TheEricthefruitbat]

I was sure that for number 10 he was going to tell us that he was filming on Wreck Beach, Canada's best known nude beach.

[@brianmchugh7667]

Actually As a Canadian, when I enter the USA, I feel like the Peace Keeper. "You All need to calm down, I'm SORRY that you are about to cause crap over nothing. Luckily I have delicious Canadian Beer so we can talk it out. Eat this Poutine with Maple Bacon. Now, ...Don't we ALL feel better."

[@gregkral4467]

heck a friend of mine just in Alberta, we were living in Camrose, he was working at Zama City area. Camrose is not quite center of province, well look at map, is a little south of Edmonton. Zama city was a 14hr drive to get there. so lets say rounded 2/3 of Alberta is about 14hrs. from top to bottom.... it'll take a week driving at least 8hrs/day to get coast to coast in a striaght line.

[@bienerbina4555]

Fun Fact: Tim Hortons was a Canadian Professional Hockey defenceman for 24 seasons beginning in 1965 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, then with New York, Pittsburgh & Buffalo A lot of Canadians have given up on their loyalty to Tim Hortons coffee since they merged with Burger King in August 2014 and then became subsidiaries to the Restaurant Brands International conglomerate in Dec that year. The donuts decreased in size & choices, & what was once all pretty much the same price per donut were split up to include a premium cost for the "fancier" ones like Boston cream & apple fritters. The coffee brand changed, (and the cream must have added sugar as I don't have it in my coffee yet it tastes sweet.) They've also added to the meal menu which isn't so bad except when going through the drive thru and some one is buying lunch for a car full. It seems like McD's now has the Timmies original coffee brand and a lot of people go there for their coffee. Sure I miss the habitual donut when I get a coffee, but my waist thanks me in the end. I really do miss the "Old" Timmies. They used to say the coffee was addictive (which it was) and it was rumoured that it had nicotine in it which kept us addicted to it. 😅

[@519breezy]

I miss chili/soup in the bread bowl during winter.

[@drivingnbandbeyond]

That was one of our New Brunswick Moose signs he took the picture of, probably on highway 126 or 11.

[@jschap712]

One thing I often read on forums are stories from black visitors from the US talking about how visiting Canada they felt for the first time like they were being treated no differently from anyone else, their shock at how friendly and helpful the cops are, etc. The last time I made the trip from Australia to Canada, my wife and I made a side trip to NYC, and at Macy's when one of the black staff found out I grew up near Toronto, she started telling me how much she loved the city and wished she could move there.

[@LuffyPortal]

To be honest I recommend any region, I love banff or jasper national park my self but the entire country is breath-taking.

[@janetyeoman1544]

Number 11: the beer/ liquor prices.

[@lianakinzie5838]

My Dad was from Glasgow, so I love hearing your voice because I miss my Dad

[@marilyncrowley3303]

Many years ago, our friend’s brother was visiting in southern Ontario (near Toronto) from Scotland. We were sitting around a campfire when this newly arrived guy casually asked if they could take him to Alaska tomorrow? 😮

[@lindsayambler9706]

Lol

[@cathrynwilliams4661]

It depends on where you go in the states as to how safe you feel. I must say that when I return home to Canada, I breathe a sigh of relief!

[@rm2828]

One thing he forgot to mention are the world class Fine dining international cuisines in Montreal, owned and started up by immigrants from All over the world who came to Montreal in the 1960’s. THEY are the reason Montreal restaurants are Supberb, not the French Quebec poutines which are disgustingly full of fat and oil. He Also did not mention the Fashion in Montreal…Everyone is Very attractive and dressed well ( no sweat pants), also because of European and Mediterranean immigrants. In fact the more unique you are and more authentic you are here, the more popular you are. Toronto has great upscale fine dining but it does not have the unique variety of style in all senses that Montreal has, it’s much more uniform business and English. ❤

[@jenniferwouters2496]

The real lure of Tim Hortons is their washrooms . They almost always have well-maintained facilities, and since a lot of them are open 24/7 they’re a reliable and safe place to relieve yourself. 😂

[@JungleScene]

Most memorable commercial with hockey us for sure the mark messier lays chips one.

[@alexlyon1014]

" 1...2...3... Pylons.😂

[@eugenb.8448]

I’ve been fortunate in having seen every major Team Canada series played. And though many will say the 1972. Canada-USSR series as the best one but I’ll argue that the final games of the 1987 Canada Cup finals are the epitome of the best hockey ever played. Each game was unbelievable with, in my opinion, the greatest players both countries have ever iced. You can find the full 3-game final 1987 Canada Cup series on KZbin. Well worth watching Lemieux and Gretzky together.

[@lemlematta229]

Yes we are the best Polite and kind most of all we peaceful people Love my canada 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@d.matthews3103]

Some of the most memorable hockey themed commercials are/ were made by Tim Horton’s. Canadian Tire has put out some hockey themed commercials as well. I’ll echo what another contributor posted about the 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series. The whole country was gripped by that series, partly because it was the first of its kind but also because Canada was pitted against Russia in a non-Olympic competition. Re the U.S. and its lack of gun control, I don’t travel to the U.S. anymore because of the sharp increase in mass shootings and other crimes going on there. #yikes Yes, Tim Horton’s is still pretty popular here. (Beaver tails! OMG! Delish! 😋) Milk in bags is prevalent in Ontario and Québec as well, I believe, but sadly, not in other provinces. It’s actually really convenient because bagged milk is easy to store in the freezer and the bags are recyclable. I miss having milk in bags. It was one of my favourite things to have when I lived in Ontario. 🇨🇦❤️👍🏻

[@murraystewartj]

We are generally a good people. I remember one day in Nanaimo with my three young sons crabbing from a harbour pier. We had two traps in and were just hanging out and talking. A fellow came up with his two boys, about the age of my younger two, and he asked what we were doing. I explained and his boys were very interested. One of the traps had been in long enough so I told one of my boys to haul it up, The guy's sons were so excited to see four of five crabs in the trap and I asked my oldest, about 12, to show the kids what we had to do. My son started telling them that they were red rock crabs and were too small to keep, showed them how to measure the crabs with the gauge, how to handle them without getting pinched, and how to gently release them. The kids had it under control. The other dad said they were on vacation from North Carolina. They hung out with us for about an hour. The kids did kid stuff (his loved hauling the traps up) and we just did the dad talk thing and the experience made our afternoon a better one. Win-win.. Having driven from Vancouver to Halifax I can vouch for the fact that people in this country are kind and friendly and will help you when you're in need. As for Canada being stinking big? Yes. When I was in my teens I remember a summer (like so many) when some of my dad's entitled idiot relatives invited themselves to spend a month with us in BC. My parents rented a larger car to take them for some sightseeing trips in BC - two to four hours one way (and yes, we do measure distance in hours). But they wanted more. One of them said, "I've been fancyin' a look at Niagara Falls, can we drive there tomorrow?" My mum had to explain that the entire British isles would fit inside our province but they were skeptical. "It cannae be that far!" I'm ashamed to share DNA with people that stupid. A warning. Not every Canadian is nice and friendly and rainbows and glitter and "sorry". We, like every other country, have our share of arseholes and c***s.

[@vanessamackey3857]

I'm from Newfoundland, and while I (of course) recommend visiting our lovely province, if you do, visit in the summertime. Much more to do and much better weather. However, if you want the quintessential Canadian trip and see those things you've seen on every postcard and travel blog, British Columbia is probably your best bet. They have the ocean and the mountains, big city and beautiful forests all within very easy reach from each other. Vancouver for the big city, Whistler for the cool ski village in the mountains, and Victoria, which is just beautiful all around and other things in between. So much country to visit. He is right though, plan a trip by region, it's too big to do all of it at once.

[@Susannasbythebay]

The reason we like hockey here is it is a really great way to teach our little boys and girls about team sports, about listening to and respecting elders and authority. A child gets a more community driven upbringing, influenced by more adults then their parents and teachers. It is especially great for kids who do not have robust family interactions (lots of aunts, uncles and grand parents around) and who are not in church groups or scouting groups etc. Baseball is also a pretty big deal in Canada and Soccer (foot ball) is as well because it is less expensive, you just need shoes and a uniform vs. hockey equipment. But we put our littles in hockey and they love it. By about 14 some start dropping out, others start to excel and go into higher competition level and some stay in a more recreational level. Of course this goes right up to pro hockey. Bonus is parents gain new friends and socialize with other parents.

[@marcwright8395]

I lived in Banff Alberta for a year, which is inside Banff National park, you can literally be kicked out of the town for littering

[@Anasta43]

Manitoba Canada Dec 2/23 green grass no snow beautiful sunshine. True words. Hoping for white Christmas.

[@alanhyland5697]

I was born in BC and have lived in Alberta and BC all my life. The place I would MOST like to visit is the Maritimes - so Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and PEI. You'd love it there too, because it's like a little bit of Scotland. I'd say Quebec or Montreal for the historical architecture comes in a pretty solid second.

[@Dustandfuzz]

The Maritimes is New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI. Newfoundland is not one of them. The Atlantic Provinces are all four.

[@thagemizer]

Yes! Nova Scotia actually means New Scotland. I live in Ontario and have been all over this amazing country, but I have found the people in the Maritimes and Newfoundland Labrador to be perhaps the nicest of all of us Canadians.