" Some have come close , but none match the vaporous motley , timber , and decadency of Canadian breakfast . "
Here are some things you might think when you hear someone say “Canada”: Cold, Drake, moose, healthcare, Nelly Furtado, polar bear, Justin Bieber, “sorry”, hot Prime Minister, maple syrup, big mountain.
BUT, if you’ve ever wondered what Canada and the culture here isreallylike,u/Vagabond_Teahas got you covered with this question: “For those that lived abroad, what do you prefer about living in Canada?
" Other than family and familiarity and stuff like that , " they elaborate . " Anything specific about Canada you favour ? And where did you populate abroad ? "
1.“Healthcare was a big one. I was in Ireland. A friend of mine had a kidney stone a few years back and the whole shenanigans took him about 3 months to have resolved. It blew my mind.”
2.“I live in the US now and I hated the shoes in the house. I actually made a custom sign that friends can read when they enter my condo: ‘Welcome to Canada. Taking our shoes off inside is part of our heritage. Sorry for the inconvenience.'”
3.“Convenience was something else I missed, especially around food and other products. As much as it is nice having smaller local shops for things, it can also be frustrating having to go to four or five shops to try and find one item.”
— u / PurrPrinThom
4.“We have incredible biodiversity and so many different majestic places to explore, Canada is a nature lover’s paradise.”
5.“I lived in Japan and China. I missed the freedom of expression.”
" People here sound off about not have rightfield or freedoms but wave ‘ F**k Trudeau ’ flags . That would n’t fell in a lot of land , so as much as I may not hold with their hauteur , it ’s nice that we have that freedom to express ourselves no matter the condition . "
— u / JustIncredible240
" exemption - easily . I ’m in the beginning from Egypt which isactuallyan authoritarian dictatorship with piffling to no freedom of expression . "
— uracil / MO2004
6.“I currently live in Detroit. In Canada, I kinda took the safety for granted.”
— u / lowprofile28
" Lived in the US , Norway , and Mexico . I was in Banff over the weekend . endure for a pass to downtown at 9 PM Sunday night . Had no concern whatsoever about my personal safety . "
— uranium / writethemoon
7.“I’ve lived in several countries in Europe, the US, and South America. What Canada does really well is blend all kinds of people and ethnicities into its own cultural identity. Lots of places may be tolerant of other cultures, but Canada is one of very few places that actually makes multiculturalism a central part of their own identity. People can be themselves in Canada for the most part.”
8.“I lived in the Caribbean. The change of season gives the whole year something to look forward to aside from Christmas and New Years. The change of seasons allow for a change of scenery and even sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, ice fishing, etc. during winter.”
— uranium / StayH2O
" For people who bask outdoors , Canada has so many options and every single billet looks unlike in 4 seasons . "
— uracil / No_Soup_1180
9.“Firstly, I’ve never been anywhere that does breakfast as well as the Dominion of Canada. Some have come close, but none match the sheer variety, quality, and decadence of Canadian breakfast options.”
10.“I live in England. What I miss most is how spacious everything feels in Canada - wide roads, big parks, etc. And how new and clean everything feels in Canadian cities. England’s historical buildings and homes are picturesque and charming but it doesn’t feel as clean.”
— u / popinthepraries
11.“Surface level friendliness. As a Canadian abroad, it can be difficult to get used to not greeting everyone, or saying hi/sparking up a conversation with strangers.
12.“Food: Great diverse food options - be it in grocery stores, supermarkets or restaurants. Amazing food options and quality.”
" I have find many Indian dishes that are wayyy better than they would be in India . "
13.“I lived in the US and India. Canada has so so many free events going on all the time. I have never lived in places where I could see so much variety of free events like concerts, movie nights, comedy shows, art shows, cultural festivals, etc.”
" There is so much going on all the sentence . Canadian urban center and town are super happening and I have seen spare events even in small towns which are amazingly well organized . "
14.“Canada’s stance on smoking (cigarettes) is excellent. As a non-smoker in Canada I hardly ever have to smell or breathe in toxic smoke, but in a few European countries and Asian countries I’ve had to deal with smokers all the time.”
15.“The drive thrus made me chuckle. My brother in law is from England and he thinks drive thru ATMs are ridiculous lol.”
— u / Turbo1518
" They are utterly laughable . But very convenient ! "
— atomic number 92 / WildboundCollective
For other Canadians, did these ring as true for you as they did for me? And for non-Canadians, don’t you love our big, mysterious country!?
remark : Some responses have been redact for duration and/or clarity .
