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[bananafactory]

I just watched a really good movie by Rob Cohen called "Being Canadian "

http://beingcanadianmovie.com/

https://youtu.be/TC0tAdR_b3U

It touches on a lot of things including the world's indifference to us and our own inferiority complex and weird desire for validation and approval, as well as our cultural identity

I know there's all the jokes about "lol America junior" and stuff, some of which is true to an extent, but I'm curious what those from outside the country really think of Canada. My guess is that they don't think about us at all, really, unless our coke snorting mayor is in the news. But for those that do, what do we represent? Who are we to you? Have you been to Canada? Would you want to?

Just thought it'd be interesting to hear some foreign views, I don't know anyone outside the country so all I hear is the typical domestic conversations from my fellow country mates.

 

[RustedPieces]

Eh.

 

[Confrontation]

One of the best countries in the world.

 

[Silver Arrows]

As a Canadian, I certainly agree with the idea that the country has an inferiority complex. You can see it in any sort of discussion around any sport that isn't hockey.

 

[- J - D -]

I don't.

 

[MMarston]

Canadian checking in.

 

[Linkyn]

I like to think of you as a European country that inexplicably drifted across the Atlantic.

 

[Team Alucard]

It's America's Top-Hat.

 

[Dazzler]

I'm from Ireland and I've lived in Vancouver for six years now almost.

I've visited Toronto too in that time and both are world class cities and Canadian people are lovely

Standard of living here is really great, I find it hard to speak ill of the place

 

[Gentleman Jack]

Your prime minster appalls me.

I like your social safety net.

My Canadian friends are great people.

 

[daviyoung]

Britain 4

 

[cdyhybrid]

Canada's alright.

 

[Prophet Steve]

I like to think of you as a European country that inexplicably drifted across the Atlantic.

I wanted to say pretty much exactly this. Well, Northwestern Europe.

 

[digitalrelic]

One of the best countries in the world IMO and I'd love to live there.

I love the socialized healthcare, the low crime rates, and the small military presence. Plus Canada has the reputation of having some of the friendliest citizens in the world.

 

[Anoregon]

It seems pretty great. I've only been to weird Canada (quebec) but I'm sure I'd love real Canada. Toronto and Vancouver both seem really cool.

Also Trailer Park Boys is amazing and I like to pretend it actually is a documentary.

 

[Dicer]

Americas hat...

 

[Mitch]

Been to Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton. Loved each trip, especially Victoria. Wouldn't mind moving there to be honest. The people were extremely pleasant, transportation was great and I stuffed my face with poutine. Still haven't tried Timmy's though.

I'd move to Canada if I had the chance.

 

[shwimpy]

Visited Vancouver earlier this summer... I want to live here. North Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler were so beautiful.

 

[MMarston]

I love the socialized healthcare, the low crime rates, and the small military presence.

For now.

 

[Five]

The only time I think about Canada is when a Canadian is talking about being from there. They always seem like nice people, though, so at least there's that.

 

[Scipius]

North America as it should have been.

 

[Azuran]

This should be a fun thread to read as a Canadian.

One of the best countries in the world.

One of the best countries in the world IMO and I'd love to live there.

I love the socialized healthcare, the low crime rates, and the small military presence. Plus Canada has the reputation of having some of the friendliest citizens in the world.

I like you guys.

 

[squallmx]

A better América.

 

[SturokBGD]

Ex-pat here. Born and raised in Scotland, I now live in Canada.

It's like the US, but without the bullshit. It's like what the US should be.

 

[bananafactory]

Been to Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton. Loved each trip, especially Victoria. Wouldn't mind moving there to be honest. The people were extremely pleasant, transportation was great and I stuffed my face with poutine. Still haven't tried Timmy's though.

I'd move to Canada if I had the chance.

Tim Hortons is overrated tbh even though most people here will give me shit for saying it

The only good thing about the coffee is that it's relatively cheap and there's a Tim's on every corner. Their donuts are shit. The timbits are alright I guess

 

[Volimar]

Growing up in Ohio, Canada seemed like a paradise across the lake...




...except when the vending machines ate your Canadian quarters. YOU OWE ME A MILKY WAY YOU MAPLE SYRUP SWILLERS!!!

 

[Arkhanor]

Well, I'm planning to move to Toronto (or Vancouver) in a couple of years and I think Canada is a great country. I'll visit Toronto with my girlfriend a year from now and hope to have fun.

 

[Unit 33]

Who?

 

[bananafactory]

Growing up in Ohio, Canada seemed like a paradise across the lake...




...except when the vending machines ate your Canadian quarters. YOU OWE ME A MILKY WAY YOU MAPLE SYRUP SWILLERS!!!

You mean that doesn't happen in America??

Most vending machines here don't like newly minted coins. There's a trick to the insertion method that works most of the time though

 

[DrGonzo615]

American here.

Seems like a nice place I would like to visit someday.....but I have absolutely no idea what I would do there.

 

[Rose of Eternity]

Incredibly boring people, incredibly boring place. No sense of culture. No meaningful exports. Their books always cost a dollar more. All in all, invisible.

 

[richiek]

As a Canadian, I certainly agree with the idea that the country has an inferiority complex. You can see it in any sort of discussion around any sport that isn't hockey.

 

[kris.]

would love to move there. seems like a fantastic place.

 

[Mitch]

Tim Hortons is overrated tbh even though most people here will give me shit for saying it

The only good thing about the coffee is that it's relatively cheap and there's a Tim's on every corner. Their donuts are shit. The timbits are alright I guess

This is what I hear. When leaving Victora, on my way to the ferry we passed a Timmy's, and the line was out the door. So I just went to McDonald's to grab some quick breakfast. Probably wouldn't care for it even if I did get to try it.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

I like your healthcare system.

It is cold.

I think not having the responsibility of power has really helped out your reputation.

 

[Sanjuro]

Fuck Canada!

 

[Hari Seldon]

It is pretty much exactly like Minnesota really, unless you are going to a big city.

 

[shadyspace]

Pointless.

 

[MMarston]

Well, I'm planning to move to Toronto (or Vancouver) in a couple of years and I think Canada is a great country. I'll visit Toronto with my girlfriend a year from now and hope to have fun.

You better be rolling in fucking dough given the housing prices at the moment in both cities.


Still, Vancouver is a lovely place and I totally understand anyone who wants to live here. Thing is, again, if the current housing situation keeps going, I'm gonna be out of here for sure unfortunately.

 

[Kurdel]

Pointless.

This thread or the country?

 

[Dog Problems]

You gave us Red Green and for that I'm forever grateful.

 

[takriel]

It's a bigger Switzerland.

 

[MMarston]

.

Anticipating the obligatory Don Cherry impression post.

 

[Misha]

It's basically that place a couple hours away that I need a passport to get to these days.

Also I thank them for hockey, Lemieux and Crosby


I remember liking Montreal when I we little but haven't been back since

 

[shadyspace]

This thread or the country?

The country. The only cool part is Quebec. The whole country should be like that.

 

[Arkhanor]

You better be rolling in fucking dough given the housing prices at the moment in both cities.


Still, Vancouver is a lovely place and I totally understand anyone who wants to live here. Thing is, again, if the current housing situation keeps going, I'm gonna be out of here for sure unfortunately.

Yeah, I'm aware of that. I hope that things get better fast for you guys (and also hope that I don't have to sell my soul to find a place to live lol)

 

[Sanjuro]

You gave us Red Green and for that I'm forever grateful.

Always loved Red Green when they re-aired him in the states. Can't say the same for that gas station show which was supposed to be the greatest thing.

 

[RibMan]

Great education system, great healthcare system, great people, home of bacon, terrible snow days. I've only heard and read super positive things about Canada, so I'm inclined to believe that I would have a great time there.

 

[Saroyan]

Mostly harmless

 

[MMarston]

The country. The only cool part is Quebec.The whole country should be like that.

This is hilariously ironic given the Quebec part (in terms of politics).