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[A Link to the Past]

Seems pretty all right, though apparently Harper is bad

 

[shink]

The silly things I know about Canada from my sister living in Toronto

• Duty/Taxes on purchases from overseas
• Community Mailboxes instead of door-to-door deliveries
• Liquor store monopoly

 

[HyperCubed4]

The silly things I know about Canada from my sister living in Toronto

• Duty/Taxes on purchases from overseas
  [*]Community Mailboxes instead of door-to-door deliveries
  
• Liquor store monopoly

uhh what

 

[finowns]

uhh what

That isn't particular to Canada. We have this in California.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I've only ever been to Montreal, and yeah it feels like a European city in North America. Pretty nice but I'm in no rush to go back either.

 

[RSTEIN]

The silly things I know about Canada from my sister living in Toronto

• Community Mailboxes instead of door-to-door deliveries

This varies by neighbourhood. Older communities have mailboxes, many newer developments have community boxes.

 

[Makai]

Join us.

 

[Chezzymann]

Its like America but less redneck-y

 

[excelsiorlef]

That isn't particular to Canada. We have this in California.

It also isn't a national thing in Canada.

 

[B-Dex]

The silly things I know about Canada from my sister living in Toronto

• Duty/Taxes on purchases from overseas
• Community Mailboxes instead of door-to-door deliveries
• Liquor store monopoly

Taxes from liquor sales go to public education and healthcare etc....

 

[Log4Girlz]

That isn't particular to Canada. We have this in California.

And Florida

 

[Jakeh111]

Only sport I'm I to is hockey so to me Canada is like the motherland. I wish I grew up there and was able to be part of the hockey culture.

 

[Terra Firma]

I'm french so I'm good on that front.

Ha, that'll be great. I had a French teacher from France in Canada and she would always point out the inferiority of Canadian/Quebec French.

(and she'd arrive late in her convertible to class, smelling of smoke)

 

[MadSexual]

I love Canada. Home of the greatest sport and national anthem in the world.

 

[Xiraiya]

My girlfriend and I always thought that if we didn't want to live in Australia or the US for whatever reason, we'd want to live in Canada as an alternative.

So yeah, Canada's alright.

 

[shink]

It also isn't a national thing in Canada.

Yet, by the looks of it. Canada Post website says transitioning to this within the next 5 years apparently apart from businesses, rural and apartments/condos with lobby's.

 

[cajunator]

Well their CFL has some crazy shit in it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5BFaykcxGg

 

[CaptainGyro]

It's pretty cool right now.
Too bad it's all going to go downhill from here. You better move out in twenty years
source- my gut instinct

 

[You Are Viewtiful]

My area of Louisiana is descended party from Nova Scotians.
Its very heavily French influenced and traditional. Makes me wonder if Nova Scotians party like Louisianians do or if the Cajuns just kind of roll that way.

Unfortunately no. There's a reason why those Cajuns are in Louisiana and not in Nova Scotia and it's not the proudest moment of our history >_<

 

[Indicate]

As an American can I go live there? I'm not a gun nut or a republican.

Yes, of course.

 

[cajunator]

Unfortunately no. There's a reason why those Cajuns are in Louisiana and not in Nova Scotia and it's not the proudest moment of our history >_<

well for what its worth, Cajuns are very happy here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtNKns5hiNc

 

[You Are Viewtiful]

well for what its worth, Cajuns are very happy here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtNKns5hiNc

Maybe Cajuns got the last laugh. Louisiana weather sounds amazing. xD Can't have Cajun food without Louisiana weather

 

[cajunator]

dats true cher!

 

[shadyspace]

Unfortunately no. There's a reason why those Cajuns are in Louisiana and not in Nova Scotia and it's not the proudest moment of our history >_<

What happened?

 

[cajunator]

What happened?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_the_Acadians

 

[shadyspace]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_the_Acadians

That's too bad. Canada would be a lot more interesting if it had stayed French.

 

[LizardKing]

Canada is great. It's way more similar to the US than most people want to admit though (probably people who have never been to both). At least the northern US.

 

[speculawyer]

Canada is like America without balls.

Come at me bro.

 

[eddievanclaylen]

Hockey,Poutine, and funny French accents

 

[Doosi]

what do you guys like about halifax

 

[GusBus]

Generally positive things, but can't help but be concerned about the state of your economy (and decreasing value of the national currency). It's almost 1 USD / .75 CAD at this point.

 

[Shaanyboi]

what do you guys like about halifax

... it has a kinda neat name? And my brother in law is from there and he's a pretty good dude?

 

[Metroxed]

It's a county that rarely crosses my mind. If anything, I tend to see it as a bit more socially progressive version of the US, but very similar to their southern neighbors in pretty much everything else.

 

[TwEE-N-Toast]

My area of Louisiana is descended party from Nova Scotians.
Its very heavily French influenced and traditional. Makes me wonder if Nova Scotians party like Louisianians do or if the Cajuns just kind of roll that way.

Well we drink like mother fuckers if that counts for anything. The booze never stops flowing.

That's too bad. Canada would be a lot more interesting if it had stayed French.

There are still french towns here in Nova Scotia.

what do you guys like about halifax

It's small, pleasant and old. Laid back friendly people and lots of drinkers. And they all go nuts and smash each other like bowls of eggs when they hear Stan Rodger's "Barrett's Privateers".

 

[Shaanyboi]

Canadian here.

Worst country ever. Tim Hortons discontinued cherry Timbits.

WHAT?! That's it. Burn it all down and start over.

You're like a cold Australia.

 

[CaptainTiptop]

Hockey. Cold. French (some of it.) Lots of good pro wrestlers. Box lacrosse(?) Milk in bags even though that's not that unusual. That's about all my knowledge of Canada.

I think it's probably alright.

 

[acrid]

Hockey. Cold. French (some of it.) Lots of good pro wrestlers. Box lacrosse(?) Milk in bags even though that's not that unusual. That's about all my knowledge of Canada.

I think it's probably alright.

Lance Storm? Check. Chris Jericho? Check. Bret and Owen? Check. Kevin Owens? Check. Chris Benoit....(minus the whole murder/suicide thing, he was a fantastic wrestler.) Check.

 

[Learn2read]

I didn't even know until he passed that Roddy Piper was Canadian

 

[TemplaerDude]

Tim Hortons is fucking garbage. Don't listen to any Canadian who tells you otherwise, they're probably from Toronto. He was a fucking Leaf for fucks sake.

 

[Sinatar]

Tim Hortons is fucking garbage. Don't listen to any Canadian who tells you otherwise, they're probably from Toronto. He was a fucking Leaf for fucks sake.

Tim Hortons existence is allowed because Iced Caps are godlike.

 

[Quick]

Tim Hortons is fucking garbage. Don't listen to any Canadian who tells you otherwise, they're probably from Toronto. He was a fucking Leaf for fucks sake.

Where did Tim Horton's touch you, TemplaerDude? Point it out on this Henrik Sedin doll.

 

[Syriel]

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?

I've been up a few times for work.

To me, Canada is:

1) Clean (compared to most American cities, Canadian cities are like Disneyland level clean).
2) Friendly
3) Smog free
4) Some great architecture
5) Good food
6) Affordable (thank you exchange rate)
7) Someplace that doesn't want Americans to live there (though that's true of most of the world due to immigration laws)

Downsides to Canada:

1) Justin Bieber
2) Ted Cruz

Spoiler

 

[Mad Season]

hey GAF, questions regarding Canada:

1. Anyone know anything about Charlottetown,Canada (Prince Edward Island)? What it's like for home rentals?

2. Anyone know anything about London, Canada? What it's like for home rentals?

3. How do they treat Americans at those locations? One is right near US border, the other is very close to Buffalo NY.

4. What are good Internet providers in Canada, particularly in those 2 locations? Any providers to stay clear of?

5. How are the Internet data caps in Canada?

Thanks all!

 

[Sinatar]

4. What are good Internet providers in Canada, particularly in those 2 locations? Any providers to stay clear of?

5. How are the Internet data caps in Canada?

Thanks all!

4. The internet providers in this country have formed a government backed cartel called the CRTC which actively works to prevent any fair pricing or competition. Regardless of who you go with you will get fucked.

5. Yes.

 

[diaspora]

4. The internet providers in this country have formed a government backed cartel called the CRTC which actively works to prevent any fair pricing or competition. Regardless of who you go with you will get fucked.

5. Yes.

What? That... is absolutely not how the CRTC works or what it even is.

 

[Sinatar]

What? That... is absolutely not how the CRTC works or what it even is.

It's not what the CRTC is intended for, but it's certainly what the CRTC is.

 

[Lion Heart]

hey GAF, questions regarding Canada:

1. Anyone know anything about Charlottetown,Canada (Prince Edward Island)? What it's like for home rentals?

2. Anyone know anything about London, Canada? What it's like for home rentals?

3. How do they treat Americans at those locations? One is right near US border, the other is very close to Buffalo NY.

4. What are good Internet providers in Canada, particularly in those 2 locations? Any providers to stay clear of?

5. How are the Internet data caps in Canada?

Thanks all!

London is currently in an unusual real estate boom that has driven up pricing a bit but in terms of rentals its fairly modest and affordable. We were renting out our entire house for about 1000-1200 (3 bedroom backsplit with large backyard).

You want to probably get Rogers internet cause its the best, you can get 100 meg download with unlimited caps for like 70 a month if you go through a promotion. Rogers Ignite they call it.

 

[Already Torn]

I've only been to Toronto. The people were very friendly and welcoming but the architecture and the city itself was hideous and it was far too cold. I imagine it only gets worse.

I basically imagine it as a more liberal version of the Midwest turned into a country.

 

[Liberty4all]

London is kinda like small town USA except Canadian. Also a university town with Western there. Lots of greenery too. Nice place.

 

[Liberty4all]

I've only been to Toronto. The people were very friendly and welcoming but the architecture and the city itself was hideous and it was far too cold. I imagine it only gets worse.

I basically imagine it as a more liberal version of the Midwest turned into a country.

A lot of Toronto's older building went up in the 70s thus that industrial architecture feel. With that said a zillion condos have gone up since 2000 so glass building architecture is prevalent in the city IMHO.