WE LOVE CANADA - [Living And Retiring In Canada] 2021

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was 29 years ago yesterday that we arrived in Canada as landed immigrants.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@Gloria Pires Thanks Gloria today I managed to get two Pastel de Natas for Valentine’s dinner tonight yum 😋🍷🌺

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@Gloria Pires The ones we got were actually imported from Portugal 🇵🇹 and they were frozen so we are going to warm in the oven 🌺and sprinkle with Cinnamon as you suggested 🍷

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

They were delicious 😋

[@chasingadeline]

Wow it’s about 44 years for us (my family) landing in United States 🇺🇸

[@chasingadeline]

Canada 🇨🇦 is awesome but a little too cold 🥶 for me

[@authenticshaanxicuisine9243]

Great job 👍, I have moved to Canada 30 years, have never looked back since . I love Canada 🇨🇦, the best country in the world!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We absolutely agree with you we emigrated 29 years ago in February and have never looked back Canada 🇨🇦 is awesome 👏 have a wonderful Valentines weekend Cheers 🍷🌺❤️

[@margaretanscombe730]

You two are an absolute delight! How fortunate we are that you chose to come to 🇨🇦 ! Sometimes it takes ‘a different pairs of eyes’ to ‘see’ what some of us too often have come to take for granted. Thank you for reminding us that we live in this wonderful country-so glad you’re here! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@TheLaughingLion]

We love our neighbors in the north. Never causing problems and good people. 👍🏻

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching yes we all make good neighbours to each other 🍷🇺🇸🍺🇨🇦Enjoy your week 🙂

[@jacobkwan6696]

It's not all sunshine and rainbows here though. Canada's an amazing country, but it's also important to remember that our history is also built off of racism and slavery, and our treatment towards minority groups (specifically the Indigenous people) have barely improved in the last 400 years.

[@applebomb4091]

@@jacobkwan6696 that's BS there's no racism in Canada especailly towards first nations people the onus is on them.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@jacobkwan6696 Canada was built on the freedom of Irish ☘️ and Scottish people escaping the tyranny in their own countries. The freedom of American slaves fleeing on the Underground Railroad in 🇨🇦 Canada that is not racism. Enjoy your day 🍷

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@applebomb4091 There has been isolated instances unfortunately with poor water in remote First Nation areas could of had better government response . Have a great weekend Cheers 🙂🍷🍺

[@kerrytoby7041]

4th generation Canadian here at least. Adult children the 5th. I can be negative about politics but I have to say Iam very thankful to be Canadian🙂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Canada has been a great opportunity for newcomers, yes politics gives us something to talk about at Tim Hortons lol 😂😂🇨🇦

[@theresaboudreau2206]

Thank God I live in Canada!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are really glad we live here too 🙂we hope you are well and have a great Valentine’s weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂❤️

[@andrewk7698]

I’m also an English expat ( 32 years now), when I get upset about little things I remind myself how fortunate I feel to be in this great country.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Great comment couldn’t agree more enjoy your week Cheers 🌺🍷🍺

[@wilfbentley6738]

I am a about 6th generation Canadian. It is really inspiring to hear how these immigrants appreciate this country.

[@guyal2332]

We are both immigrants to Canada.....I have been here 48 years from US and my husband came here from Argentina 32 years ago and neither of us regrets it. Canada has been very good to us . Now we are retiring in Montreal and making plans for our winter travel as the cold is a trifle intense for us now. However we are true Canadians at heart and what you said about Canada is true.... the kindness and the humility are foremost. Thanks for your very personal and informative presentations. We are looking for inspiration and you certainly provide that in spades. Have a wonderful week.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s a wonderful story yes we love Canada 🇨🇦 too but we are all looking for a place to spend winter in . We loved Portugal 🇵🇹 for Jan to March but not this year due to Covid restrictions hopefully next year places will reopen , where are you looking to go ? 🧐Thanks for enjoying our videos have a great week Cheers 🍺🍷🌺

[@aldeiceci818]

You are such a sweet couple..I'm born in Canada..Maybe it's time to stop looking at all the negativity and be grateful for living here...Thank you for that..

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Absolutely we agree Canada 🇨🇦 is a wonderful place to live we are fortunate to be here and as a retiree we love ❤️ it . Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍺

[@FrancisSiuChock]

You are both beautiful true CANADIANS! You love Gordon Lightfoot and The Hip....Canadian to the core!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We love Canadian music we should have added stomping Tom Connors too, Thanks for watching

[@Utubs]

I was born in Canada and I still live in Canada, so I’m really glad you guys enjoy being in Canada! This is my first time seeing this channel, but I’m pretty happy with it! Have a great day!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for visiting and welcome to our channel have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍺

[@robertross8565]

So glad you are in Canada. You both are a addition to our country.

[@robertross8565]

Great addition

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@robertross8565 Thanks so much it’s nice to feel at 🏡 home here 🍷🍺

[@annmolloy8600]

I was so impressed with Vancouver when we visited our daughter who has emigrated, we’re in Australia, about 5 years ago. It is THE most beautiful country in the world. You cannot take a bad photo over there. Our grandkids absolutely love it out there. We stayed for 9 weeks and travelled to Whistler and went to Banff as well.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Vancouver is beautiful when you went to Banff did you see Canmore we loved it more than Banff , also Vancouver great place to cruise 🚢 from we have done a few. Thanks for watching enjoy your weekend Cheers 🇦🇺 🍷🇨🇦🌸🍺

[@sylviahandfield4337]

I was born in Quebec and moved to Ottawa. I love your show because it reminds me of all the places I took for granted and have yet to visit. I better hurry up, i'm 71 yrs old. Thank you.

[@123sonner]

I am 77 and love NZ.

[@RunningBear1300]

Watching your videos reminds me of all the wonderful reasons I'm happy, proud and fortunate to be a Canadian. And so many reasons to be grateful to be a part of this country:))) Canada Rocks!!!!🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺

[@yourlocallegend2572]

I love Canada it’s a safe and a fun place to grow up in, living here is awesome

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It really is, thanks for watching

[@bonniedesjardins5004]

Absolutely the best country to live in!! Coast to coast, Canadians are warm and welcoming. Enjoy your videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching and enjoying our videos, Canada 🇨🇦 is absolutely the best place to live we ❤️ love it , enjoy your week Cheers 🌺🍺🍷

[@Jennifer_150]

I just love you two! There’s something so calming, reassuring and charming about watching you interact and share your thoughts and observations on life in Canada. You’ve made me look at my country in a whole new, and exciting way! 🥰

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you so much!! we hope you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺

[@JoJo-st6jk]

Wonderful 👏 Even though I was born & raised in Canada, I still love hearing people express their love for the country. Brilliant video, thank you 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! have a wonderful day Cheers 🌺🍷🍺

[@isabelcarantes8181]

Thanks much Norm and Tina! we're looking forward to moving back to Canada after more than 25 years working in the US. We shall continue to watch and listen to your tips and wisdom.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome Isabel we hope you have a smooth transition back to Canada 🇨🇦

[@wisecanadianwoman]

I have had the opportunity to travel to many countries and as a Canadian (4th generation), I am always glad to be home, to be Canadian and to have the privilege of living in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We couldn’t agree with you more ,when we travel it’s so great when we come back home , have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍺🍷🌺

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

Canada was so gorgeous when we went a couple years ago. We love Tim Hortons. And the people there are so friendly. The money is also easy to understand once you get the hang of it.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW we are glad you had a great trip here , we love ❤️ living here , hope you are well and have a great Valentine’s weekend Cheers 🍷🙂❤️🍺

[@ftkinsella]

You got to love Tim’s. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@ftkinsella Especially the Boston Cream 🍩 my favourite ☕️😋🇨🇦

[@ftkinsella]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement oh yea. Boston Cream is my favourite too. Cheers!!!

[@barbaracarr17]

I'm a bit late watching this. But I wanted to mention how much I enjoy visiting Canada. I'm from California. I have visited Canada many times in the past. My husband was in the U.S. Coast Guard when we were first married in the early 1970s. We lived across the strait from Vancouver Island and loved going on the Black Ball Ferry to Victoria. We started watching Canadian TV during those years and nowadays still enjoy streaming shows produced in Canada. Gordon Lightfoot has been a favorite of mine for many, many years. Of course, he's only one of the many Canadian artists and authors I love, like Emily Carr and Robertson Davies, to name just two. Just this past week I took my 14 year old granddaughter on a trip to Toronto. We had a wonderful time visiting the museums there. We also took the train and bus to Niagara Falls and enjoyed sightseeing there too, including the old power station underground tunnel that's recently opened. I was so impressed with the wonderful public transportation and very helpful and friendly people everywhere. There are several Canadian KZbin channel creators I enjoy, like your wonderful channel.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Barbara you sound wonderful open to other cultures and we appreciate your interest in Canada and from our point of view you are always welcome to visit in Canada. It’s great you introduced your granddaughter to Canada. Amazing your husband was a coastguard and I’m sure they had many contacts with the Canadian coastguard. We are so appreciative of you watching our videos. Thank you.

[@Paul-hg3hm]

I am a Native Texan and I love to visit Canada. It is a wonderful country!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you and we as Canadians love to visitors the U.S.

[@CLdriver1960]

‘Although we complain about winter, and that’s why we go to Portugal’. Congrats! You two are truely Canadian.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we are thanks have a wonderful Valentine’s weekend cheers 🍷🌺🍺❤️

[@JingLu8]

I loved that they were speaking in "we", so warm and inviting. I find myself smiling throughout this video clip. Came to Canada 32 years ago in August, absolutely LOVE this country, my home!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it! have a great day 🌺

[@theworth123]

My wife and I plus my two-year-old son left England for the land of hamburger and cool aid (Canada 1976) After 18 months my daughter was born. It took me several years to save the money up to get us all back home. We've been home in England since 1980 and never looked back, thank God.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are glad that worked for you , we are all different and for us it was the best decision we made bringing our family to Canada 🇨🇦 and now we are retired our government looks after us very well . Cheers 🍷🇬🇧🍺🇨🇦

[@theworth123]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thank you..Yes, that's my point, we are all different, with differing views it's all a question of taste really. Thank God we had taste and still do in spades.

[@davefrcana]

gods country,how can you not fall in love with it..from a proud canadian...

[@Jake-co3wk]

Canadian Railroad Trilogy - amazing poem and song - a real beauty!

[@sadrevolution]

I know many people think I am nuts, but I love the winter. I live in Alberta, so we get a lot of snow, but not as much as you guys out east. I love skiing in the Rockies. I love skating. I love bundling up and going out for tea. I even enjoy shoveling our walk. There is such a vitality and crispness in the winter air.

[@PhoenixFires9]

I love winter too : ) 🧣⛄️

[@cosudu3002]

Ahhhh, you are Canadian now if you go to Timmies!! LOLOL Your channel is awesome! We live in a very small town in Alberta, smaller than your town and we love it. We came from Calgary and the difference is so wonderful - so very quiet and very safe here. We are also retired and what a wonderful life!

[@happy_learner]

Canada 4 people per km2, UK 275, the Netherlands 416. I was born in Canada, living in the Netherlands now. 100 times more crowded here! But love both countries.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is a vast country even though most of the population is squeezed into a corridor along the U.S. border lol. We just love the access to wilderness lakes and peace and quite. Thanks for stopping by.

[@kenbarthSimAV8tor]

I love Canada too eh! It's a beauty eh! Stay well both of you!

[@davidmaclachlan]

What a nice video! Glad you came to Canada and came to love it here. We are lucky to have you!!! Thanks for sharing all your videos...hope spring arrives soon!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! we are really enjoying living here David and glad you liked the video Cheers 🍷🙂🍺

[@corylewis9485]

Just the best video. So happy you chose Canada!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danadyler1161]

My grandchildren are 6th generation Canadians. My father grew up in Ontario and came west in the early 50' and stayed. I'm so proud to be a canadian and live in canada. So nice to hear people that have made their life here in canada and love it so much! Love your vlogs.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much we love Canada 🇨🇦 and very proud to live here glad you enjoy our channel. Have a great weekend Cheers 🙂🍷🍺🌺

[@heathermacdonald6404]

You're such boosters! It's fun listening to you. We love Canada too! There are so many naysayers and complainers these days. This is so refreshing! Thanks!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you, you are right Canada is wonderful maybe but not perfect, nowhere is but we wouldn’t change where we live this is home.

[@shaneyoung3407]

Great reminders of what Canada is so great! Thanks guys.

[@varlan]

So happy to know you guys are loving Gord L. He is a Canadian treasure. :)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The best! and great music enjoy your weekend Varlan Cheers 🍷🌺🙂

[@carolkilarsky8908]

Canada sounds like a lovely place to live 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes it is we love ❤️ it thanks for watching have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍺🌺

[@dilkycorteling2586]

I moved to Canada 22 years ago from London . Yes I love Canada too

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds like you made a great decision too , we came 29 years ago and never looked after, have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🍺🙂🍁

[@khent712]

I came to Canada as a landed immigrant on a cold January in 1974, I was 23 and it turned out to be the best decision I ever made. best country in the world!.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree totally have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🍺

[@andrewvanveen1804]

We are trapped by the pandemic in Europe. My wife (a Belgian) and I are aching to get back and settle down. I have shown your videos to my wife (who has been to Canada several times) and we are both getting jealous of you two. your channel is really great. Keep it up.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much hope you get here soon enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍺🌺🍷

[@jerryg50]

When I started working in 1972, there were a fair number of people I worked with who came from the UK. They all liked Canada very much. They used to tell me the standard of living was better for them in Canada. They also liked the size of the country, and the beautiful forests to go camping and touring around.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes coming from the UK it feels spacious and when we arrived houses and cars were half price and houses and cars were bigger and newer lol.It has been a great opportunity for us as a family and are very grateful for allowing us to emigrate here.Thanks for stopping by, good to hear from you.

[@clarebooth173]

I am a British citizen, but now live in Ontario Canada in Oakville. I have lived most of my life in Canada, however I am always homesick for England. Love Canadian summers, hate the cold winters. Miss the UK history and closeness to Europe and pub culture.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hopefully you do get to visit the UK now and again. We love our European vacations, the historic buildings and traditions are great! Thanks so much for watching.....summer is on it's way!!

[@richarddrolet7746]

You are Home......feel welcomed....enjoy your retirement and live Freelyxxxxx

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much 🇨🇦

[@rhodeapple8804]

The important question is...have you been to Newfoundland?...a majority of Canadians have never been here...👍👍

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes been there twice, even drove through Dildo 😂😂

[@sheilascott706]

I am an immigrant from UK (1965). I came for six months and stayed. Love at first sight! You didn't mention CBC radio. Cross Country Checkup on Sundays keeps us connected. It's wonderful to hear Canadians from across our beautiful land and their opinions about various issues that affect us all. Sheila, Vancouver.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We learnt a lot from CBC Radio's Morningside and Peter Gzowski Wow yes Canada 🇨🇦 is a wonderful place to live have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌺🍺

[@richarddrolet7746]

Whats fun is you talk like real canadians.....love ye both....may your stay be joyfull and happy.....bless you again...from Quebec City ....take care lovely couplexxxxxx

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

😊 thank you have a great weekend Cheers 🍺🍷🌺

[@richarddrolet7746]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement and cheers back to you lovely couple and take care ....rickxxx

[@damsonrhea6506]

Welcome to Canada, though you've been here almost 3 decades. You two are so lovely. I've just ran into your videos a few days ago and I love them. I live on Vancouver Island, BC, so gorgeous here, you must visit if you haven't already.

[@123sonner]

I wear red all the time even now in NZ eg my red plaid shirts. One online t-shirt I got says :I choose to live in NZ but I was MADE in Canada." People love it and I love the comments.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s cool 🌺

[@gaillaviolette6115]

Proud Canadian here..my fathers family came to Quebec in the 1600’s...my mums ancestors were from Scotland...grew up in Montreal and OttawaI travelled a lot through Canada, Europe and the US ..lived for a few years in Colorado...but there is no place like home...now living in the country near Napannee Ontario and am still amazed at the beauty of this country.. Thank you for another wonderful video..stay safe !

[@RussandSherri1996]

Greetings to you both! Canada is just lovely! We live in WA State and love that we can drive a short way to Vancouver. We’re looking forward to when the borders reopen because we miss going up there. Take care and stay safe

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Sherri we also love visiting the USA 🇺🇸, we were going to Alabama in October but had to cancel it . We hope you are staying safe and keeping well have a wonderful Valentines weekend Cheers 🍷🙂❤️🌺

[@debbielockhart7762]

And don't forget to visit us here on Vancouver Island. Stunning beauty! I enjoy travelling to Washington State too.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@debbielockhart7762 Yes it’s beautiful we were there briefly on our cruise 🚢 ship 🍷

[@bradlanger]

Listening to you makes me reflect on all the things I take for granted as someone who was born here and hasn't lived anywhere else. Thank you, I am very happy to call you my fellow Canadians. Canada is blessed with amazing immigrants.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching we are very happy to be living here Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🍺🌺

[@toddpiercey6595]

Growing up in Canada, it's easy to take it for granted but your videos have renewed my love it. You're such a lovely couple and we are very lucky to have you, you fit right in!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you so much!

[@kerrytoby7041]

My kids , adults now are 5th generation Canadian. I have only travelled in Canada and in the US but not that much. Plus both countries are so large. I belong here. I would be welcome travelling in virtually every part of Canada as any tourists would. If I won the lottery I would sweeten the win by making a point to experience all of my country on an ongoing basis. I enjoy hearing about your experiences in the videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Kerry have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🇨🇦🙂

[@catherinecooney8336]

I am enjoying your videos! My husband and I live in NW Montana and plan to move part-time to Calgary when we are closer to retirement. We plan to spend winters in Calgary (sunnier than where we are and more to do in the winter). Thanks for your positive comments about Canada. It's helping reinforce our enthusiasm about moving north.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching we wish you well with your retirement plans , have a great weekend Cheers 🍺🍷🌺

[@bearsandbutters]

Hey Tina and Norm! We are loving your Matching Canadian shirts today. Butters is such a proud Canuck too! That's awesome you have been in Canada for 29 years now from the UK. We can imagine you love the weather there so much more, due to the 4 seasons. We can imagine you're both looking forward to getting out to the new trailer this summer and spending time with your son, and can imagine how many fish you're going to catch this year with your grandson! Yes.. That's true, you guys eat Turkey dinner a month earlier than us. It's cool to hear that there is a lot of good ethnic food in your area. That's always a plus. You are so lucky to have socialized medicine there. Butters misses that a LOT, and the hockey culture like you mentioned Norm.. how it's a way of life!! You got to love the fresh Maple Syrup.. the Sugar Shacks are the best to visit!! Always great to see your videos and what you've been doing!! Love you guys to the moon and have a great rest of your weekend! :) 🤣🌛😊😘💖🤗

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good morning Bears and Butters it’s a ❤️ lovely Valentine’s Sunday and the sun is just coming up over the trees ☕️. we love living in Canada 🇨🇦 and awesome place to retire we are so well looked after. One of Norms favourite breakfast is 🥞 pancakes Maple Syrup with a fried egg 🍳 on top .Yes we are getting very excited for going to the trailer , we are so glad we bought one as with all these restrictions we wouldn’t of otherwise been going anywhere LOL 😂😂 We hope you both are staying safe and well have a wonderful Valentines weekend Cheers 🍷🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🍺🌺

[@wcg66]

Last time I went to the UK was during a summer heat wave and drought! Although not as hot as Canada in peak summer, the UK has nowhere to hide from the heat and those brick building soak up the sun! Our hotel was sweltering and had a small window you couldn’t open all the way.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Cheers 🍷🇬🇧🇨🇦🌺

[@CanuckyFriedYT]

Glad Canada is treating you well :)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It really is! have a great weekend ☕️🌺

[@paulabildson157]

Thank you for posting this video. We certainly do live in a unique and diverse country and I love to hear those who immigrate here, love this beautiful country as much as I do (4th generation Canadian). Gordon Lightfoot is definitely a Canadian icon. Love his music. A Canadian artist that I think gets overlooked is Gowan. A mainstream artist, but a classically trained pianist. If you haven't listened to Moonlight Desires, or Dancing on My Own Ground, you should give him a listen.

[@danielguertin9664]

After 60+ years of cold and snow, we're ready to miss all of that fun stuff for at least 15 years. Christmas and New year's is beautiful with the snow but when it gets to my birthday in January, we're ready to go back to summer weather. Love our Outaouais region but time to check out the rest of the world in 2023! We will still be here from May to November.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We only had 29 years of Canadian winters and as you say after Christmas and New Years, it’s time for sunny weather. ☀️☀️

[@debbielockhart7762]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I'm born here in Canada. Never experienced a winter until moving to Ottawa (from Victoria, BC) lol. This last winter I've been living back i Victoria with the mild temps and lack of snow lol. Don't miss that part of Ottawa, but their summers are stunning (apart from the mosquitos).

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@debbielockhart7762 Yes we hear it’s a lot milder with you but that you get ☔️ rain , we aren’t a fan of rain that’s why we left UK 🇬🇧 LOL 😂😂

[@debbielockhart7762]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Victoria actually gets less annual rainfall by quite a bit than Ottawa. Vancouver gets way more rain.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@debbielockhart7762 Nice to know thanks 🌺

[@lornarejas5427]

Love all your videos! Very informative & interesting.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much! Cheers Lorna and Happy Easter 🍷🐣🙂

[@ElephantShoe..]

I recommend „Corner Gas“ if you want a good Canadian sitcom.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we have seen it, we also enjoyed Kim’s Convenience too.

[@mgmilw4966]

Did you know when Canadians become retirement age, they turn into "Snow Birds"? They fly south for the winter, then return home in the spring for the summer.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes a great concept enjoy your day Cheers 🍺🍷🌺

[@robindales9303]

Love you guys! I’ve lived here my whole life and don’t plan on leaving! Thanks for the reminder on some of the many aspects of this magnificent country.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! 🍺🌺

[@Nikki7B]

New subscriber here. You two are just so sweet. So happy to hear you love it here in our wonderful Country. Love your videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much! 😊 enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🐣🍺🌺

[@Nikki7B]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement you as well. Thank you

[@canadianspirit8405]

You 2 are just awesome.👍🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks 🍷🌺🍺

[@carriesmith7165]

Shhhhh!! You're giving away all of Canada's great secrets! Now everyone is going to want to move here. Lol. So glad you like it here 😊 You are a lovely couple and if it were not for your accents, I would think you were born here. Canadians are nice 😊

[@robertbath5390]

Great channel- I arrived in Canada from UK in 1970, became a citizen as soon as I could (February 1975- it was a5 year waiting period then- in Edmonton when it was minus 30.) Best decision I ever made.

[@niallmcdonagh1093]

Having spent a month per year in Canada over the past 20 years I totally agree with you both. No other country in the world has got it quite so right. We are coming to live permanently in May...can't wait!! Would probably also mention the fantastic local YMCAs ( calories out) and the craft beer culture ( calories in!). Adjusting from the grumpiness and rudeness of the rest of the world to the upbeat smiling Canadians is a culture shock I am ready for!!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow Niall sounds like a great plan we are sure you are on a count down to May great news 🙂 YMCA and Craft beer 🍺 both great options, we have travelled a lot and amazing how different attitudes are in different places always love it when the plane ✈️ touches back down in Toronto and we say great to be 🏡 home. We hope you and your wife have a wonderful Valentine’s weekend Cheers 🍷🌺❤️🍺🇨🇦 Thanks for watching we do appreciate your support 🙂

[@SM-sy5cd]

Now you need to come east to the Maritimes once COVID is over. The farther east you travel the nicer the the people ( I am a bit biased where I was born and live in New Brunswick). Atlantic Canada has everything. New Brunswick has beautiful rolling hills, and river valleys, vineyards,Salmon fishing, the bay of Fundy with its lobster, highest tides, Acadian fetes, beaches. Nova Scotia has rugged ocean vistas, scallops, British and French fortresses, Cape Breton trail, festivals, vineyards, and Oak island. Prince Edward Island is a beautiful place from tip to tip with it’s lighthouses, beaches, food festivals, lobster dinners, clamming, tuna fishing. Newfoundland has the nicest people, with kitchen parties and you can get get screeched in. The first Viking settlement in North America, fjords, whales and icebergs. You can hear the accents of our ancestors that came from England, France, Ireland, Scotland that first settled here. Plus you can learn from the indigenous nations that were here before we made a Mark on our land. We may be smaller in size, but you can experience so much , at a slower pace. I know I sound like a tour book, but I guess I love it here. I know you would too.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have been east Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and and PEI, New Brunswick is on our list and the only Canadian province we have not visited, thanks for your comment.

[@carolmichael1813]

Hi. Good to see you and congratulations for meeting 5000 subs. I miss Canada 🇨🇦 and you mentioned everything I love about it. I first visited 30 years ago. I loved the Hockey and the baseball and I never really attended sport matches here. The people made it enjoyable. Farmers markets with Tabor corn and huge peaches! Thankfully we have Tim Horton here and Krispy Creme and Reeses cups 😋and I too love maple syrup. I used to visit Calgary and the Rockies a lot. One day I'll return. Take care. Have a good day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍷🇨🇦🥓🥞

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Carol thanks for the congrats 🥳 it’s very exciting when we first started never thought anyone would watch us LOL 😂hadn’t realized you had visited 🇨🇦 Canada. My favourite donut at Tim Hortons is a Boston Cream 🍩 and I was at the Farmers Market today it was freezing 🥶 we hope you get to visit again have a wonderful Valentines weekend Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🌺❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RenLuuk]

Wow!! Canada sounds amazing 😂 Who would ever want to leave 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Go figure Eh LOL 😂 😂you are very welcome back anytime the CPP pension and OAS are great 💰too, we hope you are staying safe and keeping well and have a wonderful Valentine’s weekend Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🤗

[@RenLuuk]

Oh yes! Happy Valentine’s Day to you two lovebirds as well 🥰

[@jmc8076]

Born and raised here from many gens back and my husb and I are looking to retire at least 1/2 our time in another country maybe full time for better taxes and escape changes to freedoms coming esp Ont. But I’m happy for those who are happy here.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@jmc8076 Good morning ☕️Couldn’t agree more , Canada 🇨🇦 is very special and looks after retires very well with pensions etc. We also love to experience other countries and have been to Portugal 🇵🇹 for the last three Winters which we loved, Covid restrictions put a stop to that this year . We would like to be 6 months in Portugal 🇵🇹 ( way cheaper than Florida) and spend our summers here in 🇨🇦 Canada.In doing this it protects our OHIP health care which not only is free but very important as you get older. Hope you have a wonderful week Cheers 🇨🇦🙂🍺🍷

[@debbielockhart7762]

Most of us sure don't.

[@JenShea]

Hi Friends, Thoroughly enjoyed this! No doubt Canada is one of the very best countries in the world. Your winters are much milder than ours in Ottawa, as crazy as that sounds. I agree, our summers are the BEST!! We are extremely blessed! Oh, I have to share. I was at the Quick Check (like 7-11) and I apologized to the clerk and she looked at me and laughed. “You aren’t from here, are you?” She asked. “Nope”, I said. “Guess 🤗”... she laughed again and asked... “Canada?” “Yup”, I said with an LOL. You really covered most of the best points! Hugs and cheers my dears! 🙌🏻 🤗 🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good morning Jen ☕️ oh those Winters 🥶in Ottawa are brutal that’s why we moved to Southern Ontario LOL 😂😂 a lot better . Sounds like you are still enjoying your stay with your daughter, funny story you told but so true , 🇨🇦 Canada great place to live with great people. We hope you are having a great Valentine’s weekend Cheers ❤️🍷🇨🇦🍺🇺🇸

[@debbielockhart7762]

I'm a Victoria, BC girl, but I lived in Ottawa for 7 years (2013-2020) and I absolutely LOVED Ottawa. Even the winters didn't bother me so much. Being from Victoria, winter was a novelty for me since I'd never experienced real winter before lol. Almost don't feel like I qualify as a true Canadian being from out West lol. I'm back in Victoria now, but I really did live Ottawa and being close to so many wonderful places like the 1000 Islands.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@debbielockhart7762 We liked the Winterlude 🥶 and the canal was very pretty when it became the largest skating Ice rink a UNESCO heritage site 🌺

[@JenShea]

@@debbielockhart7762 - I could say something cheeky about Victorians not being real Canadians... but alas, I LOVE Victoria. I have an Uncle and cousins who grew up there. I could say the same about Victoria... it is just so beautiful. I think it's actually not dissimilar to Ottawa, except for the cold. I grew up in Ottawa and I'll never ever get used to the winters... and it's been 58 years. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Ottawa :)

[@thetruth6684]

I'm from England came to Canada 40 years ago, retiring next year and going back to England next year

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Happy retirement have fun

[@dustycoutu2721]

You seem more Canadian than I! It’s awesome!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s funny 😂😂hope you had a great weekend Cheers 🍺🐣🍷

[@deniseswan2962]

I’m from Manitoba and absolutely recommend visiting the East

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you we have visited Eastern Canada a lot.

[@SergeCousineau]

Hello Tina & Norman Yes we do love our country ! We are very friendly and we are very welcoming...look what we did for you 😉👍 Nice video ...I think we will still promote our country this year ! Happy Valentine’s ❤️👩‍❤️‍👨 Have a great week H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Helene and Serge thanks for dropping by absolutely we will all be promoting our country Canada 🇨🇦 what a great place to live . We hope you have had a lovely ❤️Valentine’s weekend enjoy your week Cheers ❤️🍷🍺🙂🇨🇦

[@SergeCousineau]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Welcome 😉👍

[@richarddrolet7746]

Were always sorry....because we love each other and Respect each other....and were very happy to have you being apart of us..xxxx

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are so pleased to have Canada as our home. Thank you for watching and your kind comment.

[@jareddaley4121]

Once COVID clears up, you’ll have to come visit PEI. Beautiful spot here

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the offer we would love to visit, we have been briefly on a Cruise 🚢 ship , hope you have a great weekend Cheers 🙂🍷🍺

[@123sonner]

agree, see more of the country when you can eg Nfld, Quebec, drive along the St Lawrence one way at least, we drove north along the US east coast and took 2 different ferries to Nfld and back.

[@dianescott6404]

Thank you for reminding me how fortunate I am to be a Canadian, living in a small town (5,000).

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wonderful! enjoy your day Cheers 🍷🌸

[@HyeShinCh]

I love Canada too!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Its a wonderful place to live TFW have a great weekend Cheers 🍺🍷🙂

[@susannortham11.11]

Hi there! I'm new to your channel and enjoying it. I was born and raised in Michigan USA and have known many Canadians as friends, neighbors, and co-workers - lots of Canadians working and living in Michigan. Great people. I ended up in Arizona for the past 20 years. I retired last year and moved to Asheville NC, which I'm enjoying very much. It was always my dream to retire to the south of England half the year and Portugal during the winter, but alas it is a dream :) Glad you're enjoying your retirement. Your videos are very informative.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you Susan, that sounds like a great ambition to have, maybe one day you could do it. Thanks for watching our channel, enjoy retirement, you earned it!

[@sandyreeves7614]

What did you think of our figure skaters that won the gold medal in dance. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are the best dance pair ever and They made Canada proud!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes you are right another proud Canadian moment, was slightly overshadowed by Tania Harding

[@michellekelly2937]

I was born and raised in Canada. I feel blessed to live here. One of my grandmother's favourite places to visit was England. She loved Paris as well. It's so so nice to hear all the reasons why you love living in Canada. It makes me appreciate it even more. P.S. I love hot oatmeal porridge, but I've never thought to put maple syrup on it...always brown sugar. I'll have to try it on my oatmeal next time. It sounds good!

[@ContinualShiftwithDaveRogers]

Wonderful video......celebrating you both and your love of Canada - Brilliant

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it we hope you are well have a great week Cheers 🍷🍺🇨🇦🙂

[@carmichaelcourt3440]

Love that you say "We" when you're talking about living here. Lots of things to make living here one of the best places in the world.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

it really is 🇨🇦 TFW hope you have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺

[@MrNutz52]

So happy for you. It makes me happy that you say we.. you are canadian now

[@YH-gn6uu]

Should visit North east of Canada in summer and fall its 16 hours drive but in a RV its the best road trip you cold have the beauty of the sea and the sea food, wow that is a real experience . I love Ontario i lived there younger and still have family up there.

[@buffycat4641]

Canada is one of my favorite countries. I have travelled from Vancouver to Halifax and love every inch. Took the sleeper Canadian rail across country ..spectacular. Love the people, so helpful and they love to have conversations and ask about life in the states. Got a chuckle out of the cars stopping so you could cross the street....warning do not try that in Florida, or most states.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Very cool! we would love to do the sleeper train 🚊 from Vancouver to Toronto bet the scenery was amazing . Thanks for watching and hope you have a great week Cheers 🍺🌞

[@dwalker9066]

@this is our retirement Have you been to the Atlantic provinces? They are a must see!!

[@buffycat4641]

Yes ..about 5 years ago I visited Halifax, Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Islands. What impressed me most besides the beauty, was how clean and well manicured everything was. Would love to get back up to visit the Newfoundland area.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@buffycat4641 Yes those areas are beautiful TFW have a great week Cheers 🍷🌺🍺

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@dwalker9066 Yes we have The East coast is beautiful can’t wait to be able to go back soon Cheers 🍺🌺🍷

[@robins2389]

Oh my, the rain. I remember it well, even after 34 years in Canada. Every July 15, the news would say that it is St. Swithen's Day and legend has it that if it rains on that day, it would rain for 40 days and 40 nights. One year, I can remember walking around Glasgow as a 20 year old, wondering when the rain was going to stop. It did rain on St. Swithen's Day that year, and it did rain at some point for 40 days and 40 nights. Everything was going green and mossy lol. I sometimes miss the rain, but not that much of it!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Robin, yes you are right Tina’s Dads birthday was St Swithin’s Day, so we were very aware of the story. Thanks for watching.

[@ChrisR_72]

Hi Norm and Tina! I did what you asked and clicked the thumbs up button. I love Canada as well! Winter is beautiful and fun in moderation but the cold gets a bit to you after while! ( I'm SORRY!) I had to say it! You made some great points about how great it is to live in Canada! You covered a lot! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Valentines day Tina! ( Have a little glass of wine or two.. or three...)😀

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Chris I popped out briefly today it was brutally cold 🥶, thanks for the thumbs up you are doing a great job on your channel too , we love living in Canada 🇨🇦 best thing we did emigrating 29 years ago.We hope you have a great Valentine’s weekend stay safe and well Cheers 🍷🍺🌺❤️

[@michaeldowson6988]

If you live in Ontario, you must have come across the Butter Tart trail at some time.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Actually no we hadn’t till you just mentioned it , but we love ❤️ Butter tarts so we will be checking that out , enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍺🌸🍷

[@jenniferlee7167]

I have cousins in Canada and I really love your country--living in Washington, DC USA now.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Both countries are beautiful, it’s nice you have family here. We are missing not being able to drive over the border to the U. S. Stay safe and thanks for watching.

[@roberttreborable]

Have you heard Stompin' Tom Connors ? ... Plus plenty of great ski resorts for your winters you'll love em....

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We love Stompin’ Tom

[@barbaradonaldson3886]

Glad you like Canada so much. I agree with all your comments. Don’t forget our love of Caesars which are made with Clamato juice. Also I think Canada has a superior banking system. 🇨🇦

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes our banking system is one of the best in the world, most Canadians don’t realize. The UK suffered a banking crash and Australian banks have cut dividends or suspended them. Cheers 🍹

[@VioletHenning]

one thing i realized from all the videos i have seen on KZbin is that the roads in england are congested and narrow. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely video with us and taking us on a little virtual tour. I should send some SA images over for you to come check out our country and pay us a visit. Loads of love

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good morning Violet ☕️we would ❤️ love to see images of SA it’s funny but the width of the roads and lack of cars 🚗 was so different to England it was an eye opener. We are glad we came here 29 years ago and haven’t looked back, we hope you are well and wish you a wonderful Valentine’s weekend Cheers 🍷❤️🙂🌺🪴

[@heathershinnie-gonzales3933]

I live in Ontario, and just found your channel, I would love to visit the UK it’s my dream❤️🇬🇧🇨🇦🙏

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You should

[@heathershinnie-gonzales3933]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I will for sure as soon as this COVID is over, I have been following David and Sally Abel from UK they were on the Diamond Princess and Got COVID so I have made friends with them

[@fasteddy-fd3kr]

Love your videos. So well formatted. Great relevant information. Thank you

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you we are glad you enjoyed them.