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You're right. I was talking off memory, and recalled the over 40 days. But those are really the "Feels like" weather, not the true temperature. My mistake. Regardless, Southern Canada does get hot summers.
Actually, I would agree with you that what really counts is what it feels like!
Actually, Toronto and a lot of the places relatively more "South" in Canada do get quite hot in the summer, with days reaching over 100. I'd compare the weather in Toronto to that of Upstate NY (even NYC minus maybe 5 degrees on average).
Sigh. Tiger Beer, I fear it may be a lost cause.
Yes, even cold places in the U.S. (Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit) get warm summers. Some even get summers that border on hot (Omaha, Rapid City). However, for warm winter weather, there's no place to go in Canada, and for mild winter weather I can only think of Vancouver (and even that's not very "mild" in the winter).
I suppose there are huge differences within Canada, too. About a week ago I read an article on how the infrastructure (streets, bridges etc.) is crumbling at an alarming rate in Quebec because of rampant corruption and other reasons, while it is fine in neighboring Ontario...
I have never been to Canada, but isn't southern Ontario kind of embedded in the US anyway because of its latitude? It probably feels much more US-American, specifically Midwestern, than, say, Edmonton
I have never been to Canada, but isn't southern Ontario kind of embedded in the US anyway because of its latitude? It probably feels much more US-American, specifically Midwestern, than, say, Edmonton
I'd say Ontario is kind of like a cross between upstate New York and Ohio. Toronto is most like Chicago in the U.S., probably.
Having said that, Canada feels different than the U.S. It has different vibes. You have to experience it for yourself.
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Yes, even cold places in the U.S. (Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit) get warm summers. Some even get summers that border on hot (Omaha, Rapid City). However, for warm winter weather, there's no place to go in Canada, and for mild winter weather I can only think of Vancouver (and even that's not very "mild" in the winter).
You're right. Sorry, I may have misunderstood what you meant by the weather comment. There are misconceptions of Canada being cold all year round.
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I suppose there are huge differences within Canada, too. About a week ago I read an article on how the infrastructure (streets, bridges etc.) is crumbling at an alarming rate in Quebec because of rampant corruption and other reasons, while it is fine in neighboring Ontario...
I have never been to Canada, but isn't southern Ontario kind of embedded in the US anyway because of its latitude? It probably feels much more US-American, specifically Midwestern, than, say, Edmonton
When I moved from the US to Canada, I was really surprised how little difference there really was. Despite the remarks Canadians love to say against the US, it actually feels very very American.
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I'd say Ontario is kind of like a cross between upstate New York and Ohio. Toronto is most like Chicago in the U.S., probably.
Having said that, Canada feels different than the U.S. It has different vibes. You have to experience it for yourself.
For me, the only 'different vibes' were the shared dislike of America. Other than that, it didn't feel very different. Agree 1000% on it feeling like upstate and Ohio and looking like Chicago. Great comparison.
I'll only answer from a traveler's perspective. Obviously USA is a better destination. It's more diverse in people, food, culture and nature. A friendly destination to everyone.
I like both of them and do not like one more than the other.
Most Canadians live closer to the U.S. then to Canada so it would actually be pretty surprising if there were many differences.
The one thing I would like to add is many Canadians do not travel much in Canada and that is sad but understandable. Ever drive from Toronto to Thunder bay? That is quite a haul and you aren't even outside of Ontario yet. I find plane ticket prices to be $$$ and many Canadians find its a better deal to travel to the U.S., Caribbean, or Europe. Canada has so many amazing destinations, Yukon, Nunuvut, Newfoundland are all places I'd like to see someday.
I suppose there are huge differences within Canada, too. About a week ago I read an article on how the infrastructure (streets, bridges etc.) is crumbling at an alarming rate in Quebec because of rampant corruption and other reasons, while it is fine in neighboring Ontario...
I have never been to Canada, but isn't southern Ontario kind of embedded in the US anyway because of its latitude? It probably feels much more US-American, specifically Midwestern, than, say, Edmonton
Places like Edmonton and most of the rest of Western Canada also feel similar to the U.S., or at least fairly similar to neighbouring regions of the U.S.
In my humble opinion, the English-speaking areas of Canada that feel the most ''non-U.S.'' would be northern and eastern Ontario, and also Atlantic Canada.
Which nation is a better place to live and why? I am in Chicago and two close family friends of mine and their families have moved to the Midwest from Toronto. Both are much happier here in the United States they feel that the US is much more diverse and even more progressive (which I found odd seeing as the US is much more conservative than Canada). I'd love it if some Canadians could chime in!
Also, why do some Americans say that they pretend to be Canadian while abroad? I am a frequent internation traveller and I have never pretended to be something other than American while abroad. I think even if foreigners are unhappy with the US government, they understand the difference between the people and the government.
I've never pretended to be Canadian while abroad, and have only heard of Americans doing it if they are visiting middle eastern countries.
I tend to agree, in general I don't think people will judge the individual based on their country of origin. I honestly wouldn't care either... our government does some wack things, but I love my country.
I've never pretended to be Canadian while abroad, and have only heard of Americans doing it if they are visiting middle eastern countries.
It's mostly a rumour/stereotype I hear among Canadians...usually under the Canadian stereotype/assumption/pretext that everyone hates Americans.
In reality, I've met very, very, very, very few Americans who have ever said they've actually done this. Unfortunately I've only heard it from an American or two on the internet, never met any in real life who've done this.
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