As a Canadian I have to say I love love your candor and honesty about not knowing about Canada.. It's actually really refreshing to see an American learn about Canada because throughout my life I found that Americans know next to nothing about Canada. Just gotta say that they missed a lot of incredible places and it is truly a stunning beautiful country.
lol as a fellow Canadian it's baffling how much world geography we learn in schools as opposed to American's learning only American geography (and often still not knowing much about American geography). I remember driving through Kentucky and a guy at a gas station looked at our license plates all confused and finally said "ontaaaariooo, what state is that in?" yikes.
i agree Person! also, to be fair to everyone, not only did my school focus on america during ww2 but we had as many teachers that made us feel lucky to only remember our provinces as we had psychopaths adding on the 50 states to our curriculum for f* all reason
Lol! Someone from America thought that since I was from Canada I surely must speak French, and my cousin was asked if we had microwaves in Canada! 😂 We should’ve answered that last one with “Micro-what??”
Fun fact, the colourful houses in Newfoundland overlooking the harbour? They’re called “Jellybean Row”. It’s tradition so that fishermen could see their homes from the boat! 🇨🇦 You can see these all over fishing towns on the East Coast, but the St-John’s jellybean row is probably the most known…
I love how excited he got when he saw the colourful houses of Jellybean Row and remarked it looks like an oil painting! Lol probably because so many artists have painted that view❣ 🤣
I’m from northern Saskatchewan and the first time I visited Jasper and saw the mountains I had such a powerful emotional reaction to the beauty of this majestic view it brought me to tears. And every visit since I am still so blown away by the views. It’s amazing. I got married in Jasper on Pyramid Island I loved the place so much!
I love Pyramid Island! Grew up in S'toon and love all the lakes in SK. People who only travel through the lower portion miss SO much, and the reason they think it's totally flat 🙄
It's absolutely insane that these videos do not feature the Okanagan Valley in the British Columbia interior. Incredible nature and beauty, world class wines, gorgeous vineyards, massive beautiful lakes. It's the Canadian vacation I've done more than any other, except the Canadian Rockies.
As a proud 🇨🇦 Canadian, in school we were forced to learn your 50 states and capitols as well, plus the history of the US in addition to our own. We also had to know the countries in South America and their capitols then the countries in Europe and the countries in Africa and were given a map with countries sectioned off, no name, in Africa and had to put the names of the countries in the blank spaces. With regard to South America we had to know not only the names and locations of their countries but the capitols as well. 🇨🇦
We did too both in my elementary years (Catholic School) and High School (Public School). Can't say at my advanced age I've retained a lot but we sure knew it then or else we didn't pass to the next grade
Watching you discover Canada is like watching a kid in a candy shop. I love the way you are in awe of it all. Canada is an amazing place to live. So many amazing places to discover.
Watching you react like “how is this even real!” at scenery I consider “normal” (incredibly beautiful, but normal) is making me very appreciative of living here
I thoroughly agree! I live in Northern Alberta, and when I drive South for work I sometimes take the Glacier Trail (as the video showed), which connects Jasper to Banff. So beautiful, but also as you said, feels so “normal”.
That was actually the first thing I ever learned about Canada. I found a book full of pictures from Canada in the library. I'm Norwegian, so I'm quite lucky and familiar with beautiful nature. But everything seems bigger and even more majestic in Canada.
I live in Alberta and honestly? I will never get sick of seeing the mountains in the distance from my window. It is absolutely beautiful here and is the one place in Canada that actually has a desert environment! The variety in the ecosystem here is crazy and yes! You can see the northern lights here! You can see them more north into the province, in places like Banff and Jasper, but I have seen them not too far away from Calgary!
BC has a desert environment as well. And if you count the minute Carcross in the Yukon, then so do they (it's very tiny, but people do sand boarding there!)
Alberta is also home to Canada's only official desert region, the Palliser Triangle, which includes cactus, rattlesnakes, sandhills, and of course Dinosaur Park and Drumheller with the Tyrell Dinosaur Museum -- southern Alberta is one if the biggest dinosaur fossil discovery places in the world
@@kmacgregor6361 I thought that at first but I really think he was commenting on the Maid of the Mist pictured close to the falls, you can't even see the old scow in this video but you can see the Maid.
Yes he was showing the boat about to hit the falls. I was thinking of explaining that it actually goes behind the falls & everyone has raincoats on. I think the no longer have The Maid Of The Mist.
Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We have a diverse geography. Every province and territory is unique and has something to see.
As someone form Alberta Canada, the Rocky Mountains are breath taking. Even having grown up with them since a little boy they still captivate me every time I see them. Alberta & BC might have some of the best landscapes in the whole world. It is really quite humbling when you get to experience them. Enjoyed this video man, thanks for the smiles.
I'm in Calgary and feel so lucky to see the mountains everyday 💓. Banff is only an hour away and when I go there, at times i just have to close my eyes because my brain is going to explode with the beauty 😄
Born in Québec city, lived in Ottawa for over 10 years, both cities are amazing (and the people are really alike). BTW, people in Québec city are 98% French speaking Canadian, and also mostly bilingual. I was fortunate enough to travel to almost all provinces and territories in our beautiful country, except our coastal provinces (BC and all the Maritimes provinces). I remember the first time I saw the Rockies Mountain on my way to Banff, it was like I was landing on a different planet. I took so many pictures (from the far away view up to right in the middle of it). I mean, the only time I was as impress with the scenery was when watching LOTR and the beautiful landscape they have in New Zealand. Still, the star of the show for me in this video was St-Johns! How gorgeous it is! All the different levels, from the mountain and the hills, and all the different bright colors of all the houses! I mean, I already knew people living there are the best, but, like Tyler said, they must be so happy too! Love Canada
I appreciate that you genuinely want to learn about Canada, so I think it may be important to clarify a few things: Canada has 10 provinces and three territories. The province of Ontario includes both the city of Toronto (the capital of Ontario) and the city of Ottawa (the capital of Canada). The province of Quebec includes Quebec City (the capital of Quebec) and the city of Montreal (the province of Quebec's largest city). As a resident of Ottawa, it's important to clarify something the narrator says. He appears to confuse the Rideau River (pronounced "ree-dough"), a natural tributary, with the Rideau Canal, which was built c. 1832. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site, completely (128 miles) accessible to the public by boat or through its parks. In the winter, a large portion becomes the longest skating rink in the world. Thank you for your videos and for your interest in my spectacular country!
@@johnedieter739 I try not to judge, but you are not far off lol. The person has clearly never said the name Newfoundland before recording for that video lolol
Lets not forget that Ottawa is home to the largest(or was it longest) skating rink in the world thanks to the frigid winters and the aforementioned Rideau Canal. I remember some of my friends got off the bus at the canal and just skated the rest of the way to Carleton U. because morning traffic was awful even for the buses.
As a Canadian, I really appreciate you experiencing and learning about Canada as you have been. We wish more Americans would see Canada for what it is instead of what they think it is.
i'm from Toronto and I've been to most of the places here and love them all. But honestly, there is no place like the people and the scenery of Newfoundland. The "friendly hospitality" of the place is an understatement.
@ K F......Nova Scotia and Labrador as well. Beautiful and the people are amazing. My parents retired to Labrador. My mother fell in love with Labrador while traveling with her friends.
Hey Tyler, check out the story of the musical "Come From Away" if you want to learn about the east coast of Canada. The play tells the story of one little town in Canada on 9/11 but it is the story also of islanders all along the east coast. It's what they do. It's what they've always done. You have these communities up and down your coast lines too. They all work together because they not only have to but they want to. They know one of life's basic survival skills and that is "we're all in this together".
As a Canadian I was delighted with your sincere interest in our beautiful country. They missed several very interesting places, like Montreal (which is in the province of Quebec) Quebec City is a city within the province. The Muskoka region in Ontario, Whistler in British Columbia (where the Olympics was held) Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island (an island off of B. C. ) , the beautiful prairies, and the Calgary Stampede. I could go on, there is a spectacular scenic train ride through the mountains in B.C. Many take this in the fall, when the leaves are turning).These are waiting for you to explore, and generally Canadians are friendly and delighted to meet you. Book a trip soon!!
@@mariloumanan You spelled it correctly. I've been to Sooke. That trip was my first time seeing an ocean (I'm from Alberta), and the little jellyfish in the water creeped me out. The fresh salmon was beyond description, though. It was amazing.
Yes, Tyler! When are you planning your first trip to Canada? And where will you choose to go first? 😃 We will welcome you with open arms! 🤗 Thanks for your video! You are fun and interesting to watch! 😊
Being someone from Golden, I was shocked to actually see it make the list. We are a town of 4000 people and offer many of the same things Banff does, so often they get a spot on these kind of lists instead of Golden. We would be glad to have you!
I grew up in Golden too! Lol small world! 😉 and Cal, I hate to tell you.... but it already kinda is the new Banff 😞 Everytime I go home to visit, it is more and more touristy... That said, I still often daydream about moving back... I probably would in a heatbeat if I could make it all work! 😅
Originally from Montreal and now living in Ottawa, I want to clarify some things you brought up. Québec is a predominantly French province in Canada, Québec city is its capital. Montréal is also in the province of Québec to give you an idea. In Québec city, they don't just speak a fair bit of French, most people speak only French in their day to day lives there (Montréal on the other hand is a lot more multicultural and there's a bing English population but most people can communicate in French fairly well and/or live entirely in French if they want). The other cities in the province of Quebec are also predominantly French and there is also other communities in New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Ontario and the prairies that have a strong French background. Personally, I am considered a Quebecer having grown up exclusively in French, learning English in my teens (now completely fluent) and my spouse us a franco-Ontarian who grew up with both languages spoken growing up
Love your objectivity Tyler, as well as your great sense of humour. You’d be a wonderful friend with your laid back attitude as well as your curiosity, intelligence and interest in this planet! Come North my friend, to the west coast! 😅
@@1200times lol I fled TO for BC 42 years ago, I still get Canada, served in the military, but ew, Ontario just doesn't do it for me anymore, it's kinda Canada but suburbia, ON is just not Canada to me
I’m from Toronto and I’ve been to all the places featured in your video and can attest to the fact that they are all stunning in their own way. However, as much as I love the outdoors and natural beauty of all of Canada, the friendliness and welcoming attitude of the people of the East Coast province of Newfoundland amazed me. My husband and I went to a local pub on a Friday night, standing room only. No sooner had we entered, some locals, recognizing we were “from away”, vacated their seats for us. We thanked them but insisted it wasn’t necessary but were instead met with complimentary beers from another group of locals. We returned the favour and bought them the next round but when we got our bill at the end of the night, those drinks weren’t on them! The bar picked up the tab!! The next day we were invited to a complete stranger’s house for lunch (we met him at the park) which we unfortunately had to decline as we’d already been invited to another stranger’s lobster cookout (we started talking to her and her family at a restaurant quite randomly the night before). If you stand by the side of the road, nowhere near a zebra crossing or a stop sign / light, the cars just stop for you to let you cross the street - even if you’re just standing there waiting for someone or looking at something! The nicest, kindest, politest and most friendliest and welcoming people I’ve met - EVER!
Truth, in New-Brunswick and east coast, even on “big cities” main streets (think, Halifax, Moncton), cars will stop to let Jaywalkers thru, that’s if they don’t say hello and ask how you are 😂 In Toronto? They’d run you over without a second thought ha.
"I do believe they do speak a fair bit of french in Québec".... That's the understatement of the year! In Québec, people actually live, work, love, learn, entertain, drive, create, imagine, the whole she-bang and they do it all in french. Facetiousness aside, for about 82% of its population, french is the maternal and first language.
@@MrGrumblier French is the official and common language of Québec, as is English in the rest of Canada. No matter the government in place, as with Bill 101 about the issue, there will always be laws passed to promote and protect the language in usage in the province and that is because it largely has its population consensus in the matter. When doing business in Québec for example, Bill 96 promotes the use of french when catering to the majority. As such, businesses must be able to provide customer service in french. HR will also have to comply in terms employee management, one of which about job postings being made available in french also. Bill 96 does not make the use of english illegal, but its french counterpart must be available. Historically, culturally, demographically, it makes sense to protect french in Québec. Its disappearance would be a loss for Canada and the world.
I'm from Newfoundland (on the far east coast) and alot of Irish settlers came to Newfoundland over the last few centuries. We are predominately Irish Catholic. We are still old school and still have alot of Irish culture existing today. It's a beautiful place to grow up! I love my country!
Hi, Canadian here. You don’t seem “dumb”, it’s actually endearing and it’s nice you are interested to learn. You’re on par with what my American husband knew about Canada. We are taught more about the USA in school here, but I’ve learned so much more after marrying an American.
So is the fact that in most Februarys while there is an artic freeze over 99% of the country, the folks in Vancouver are watching the spring blossoms coming out.
I legit laughed out LOUD when he asked “you can see the northern lights in Canada?” As a Canadian, this was a bit frustrating to watch. It’s pretty crazy how little Americans know about much of anything outside their border.
Love the « i think they speak a little bit of french in Quebec » haha! By « a little bit » you probably meant « french is the official language in the province of Quebec » Good job on the video! even I, as a Canadian, am surprised how beautiful is our Country!
@@wmarkoe236 Absolutely. But I don't think French is the official language of NB, is it? Maybe NB is like Canada, and French and English are it's two official languages? Lots of French spoken in Manitoba as well. And in Alberta, where I am now (after growing up in the Maritimes); makes sense due to the Metis in AB. Tyler, these are all Canadian provinces that I'm referencing. Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Quebec (QC), New Brunswick (NB), and Manitoba (MN) have the largest French populations - Quebec with the largest by far. Alberta (AB) has Banff National Park and Jasper National Park that you loved in the video. I don't think you need to worry about traversing Banff Nat'l Park - our transnational highway, known as Hwy #1 and/or the TransCanada Hwy, goes right through it. And I suggest you google 'town of Banff' for some very pretty eye candy! If you like to ski there are five (yes, I think it's five) ski hills, including the international world-class Lake Louise, within 90 minutes of the town. And Calgary, where I live, has an international airport and is an hour's drive from Banff. Come for a visit sometime.
I am a russian/German immigrant and now Canadian. I did go to high school for a few years in Canada and we had to learn all provinces and capital cities of Canada as well as all states and their capital cities, not to mention every country in the world and its capital city. We fought learning the states but our teacher insisted we needed to know our neighbouring country. Also went to high school in Germany and we learned the US states as well👀
Forgot to mention that many of the hundreds of “stranded” American from 911 were housed in Newfoundland - throughout Gander and smaller towns, when the flights to the US were in “lock down” for a couple of weeks. Some Americans stayed even longer and made lifelong friendships and now return each year! The COOL part is that many now either LIVE here or have built beautiful houses and luxurious cottages/cabins on the lake and ocean. The main tourists are from the UK, but now Americans are visiting, taking over the tourist industry by storm. You are right - the people are rated as the FRIENDLIEST and most welcoming in the WORLD - and 911 surely proved that! We definitely welcomed our “cousins” to the south! I hope you get to visit Newfoundland and the rest of the country, as I highlighted in my last comment! I sent you a brief outline of all our provinces and the incredible highlights you would enjoy - based on your reaction to places and scenes in the video!🇨🇦😎🇺🇸
My mom went a couple nights ago to a play. About exactly that. Not sure if it’s a thing in the States but we as Canadians are apparently pretty proud about that . Haha
As a kid, I vacationed near Golden with my family every year, growing up much further north I could never imagine mountains without trees. Many drives throughout the years through both Banff and Jasper national parks, and those shots are what you see. Jasper has a resort built near the top of one of the mountains, the view is unforgettable. Both Jasper and Banff can be very busy in the summer with international travelers, but it still well worth the visit (they are only a few hours apart, one could easily make a nice round trip). It is nice to see someone else think of my home as a magical place.
Yeah, its great to see Americans expanding on their horizons a bit, and doesn't make this guy dumb in the slightest. It's more of an indictment of the American education system than anything.
Quebec is a province. Quebec City is a city. I'm telling ya Tyler, ya gotta check out the vids I sent ya. Especially the 'heritage minutes.' Don't make me come down there dude....
It was nice seeing your reaction about all these places here in Canada. Yes people here are nice and friendly, but having visited St. John's, Newfoundland last summer, they top the list hands down! No such thing as a stranger. The only challenge I had was understanding the heavy accent that I needed my friend to translate. 🤣 Absolutely beautiful culture that makes you feel like you're amongst friends at all times. And don't forget to get "screeched"
I’ve been to Banff more than once and seen something different each time! There are so many things to see, it’s truly one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Niagara Falls have a Canadian side and an American side. It's absolutely beautiful and look up how they stopped the falls in order to beef it back up and what they found was astonishing. 🇨🇦👍
I've been on that boat. You definitely get wet :). There are also tunnels in the rock face behind it that you can go into; you're able to get as close as about 10 feet from the back side of the waterfall.
I appreciate your honest approach and desire to learn more about Canada! Good for you! It has also baffled me that so many people from the U.S. -- our biggest neighbour and largest trade partner -- know virtually nothing about Canada. Keep it up Tyler!
We had to learn and memorize all the 50 states in grade school too here, in Canada. The difference is we learned Canadian history, but also World history, including USA, whereas USA only learns USA from what I've heard most. Good on you for learning new things. We all should keep discovering new things.
Thank you, I was going to comment the same thing, not only taught to memorize the 50 states also at school it was their capitals as well, the same with European countries and their capitals as well, grade 8 and grade 9.
Just so you know, Quebec is one of the Oldest city in All of North-America... It's more than 410 years old! And that Château you saw in the last images from Quebec, is called Le Château Frontenac, named after a former French Governor General from before the conquest by the British, and it is a 5 Stars Hôtel managed by the Luxury Fairmount chain. However, there's ONE city that's missing from this video, and that's Montreal! It is the most culturally diverse city in all of Canada, with just under 125 different nationalities of immigrants.
I live in Cape Breton island. The Cabot trail is gorgeous. The first time my American partner drove it, he had to stop like 20 times because he couldn't believe it was actually real. But we also have a fantastic music and arts scene, lots of historical places, good food, and funny accents. Highly recommend coming here.
Nice place i did some pulling trailer for some company. And it’s so nice and the view is extraordinary beautiful. But for a truck driver it’s kind a bit touchy to drive with 116000 pouds. But I liked it. From Gaetan of Thurso Québec Canada
A couple of comments about some strange language use. The Dufferin Terrace is a wooden walkway beside the big building. The building is Chateau Frontenac. Quebec City has much less English than Montreal. Hill House, is a translation of Casa Loma. I've lived in Toronto since 1986 and I've never heard it referred to as anything other than Casa Loma. I think there was a flub in referring to the Rideau canal as the oldest 'river'. It's the old canal. (Ummm. Safety tip. Don't pet the wolves. Don't get that close to a grizzly bear unless it's behind a really strong fence.)
Good corrections. They were bothering me too. Also note that the Rideau Canal becomes the largest and longest skating rink in the world during winter months. And, don't forget to take a break from your skate and enjoy a beaver tail on the ice.
Ok … it talks about Rideau river in Ottawa WITHOUT saying that every winters it becomes the biggest outdoor ice skating rink in the world. Come on man !! Because YES when winter comes an entire river becomes a public ice skating rink ! And THAT cannot become more Canadian than this ;) (yup I’m proud of my country)
Canadian here, they overlooked gorgeous Vancouver Island with amazing tourist spots like Butchart Gardens, Fort Rodd Hill lighthouse, the Victoria parliament buildings, the scenic ferry ride to get there, so much more. I'm surprised Whistler was overlooked too, we hosted the 2010 Olympics for a reason.
I was surprised they skipped places like Whistler or even local mountains like Grouse or Cypress, or Tofino on Vancouver Island. Banff though. Wow. I'd love to see Lake Louise. One day.
From Alberta and I can say both Banff and Jasper national parks are amazing, bro if you haven’t seen a mountain from up close I don’t think you can understand how amazing it is, come to Calgary and go to Banff and Jasper you won’t regret it
As a 40 year old Canadian who’s travelled all across Canada, it’s great to watch someone see our treasures for the first time. Don’t worry about not knowing the capital, the fact you’re curious about our country is all that matters eh! 🇨🇦 Keep learning, I suggest a video on Montreal!
And please remember to visit the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba. They also have some rich heritage and beautiful scenery. If you visit Saskatchewan in late August or ealry September, you will see fields of grain that form an amazing blanket of colour. Especially from the air.
Facts : Canada is the second largest Country in the World, with over 2 million lakes and rivers ! Canada has 20% of the Worlds fresh water and the the longest Coastline in the World ! You quite happily saw Toronto and Vancouver in the video, but you don't realise they are nearly 3000 miles apart ! And Toronto thinks it is THE centre of Canada, but they have no idea !
Your statement that Toronto thinks its the center of Canada is just plain silly. Its a city and cities don't think. People do. OK so I'm being pedantic, but you've been hearing and seeing too much TV with talking heads who get paid to promote contraversy. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the largest banking center in the country.
@@yarrowbumblefoot8877 yes, that's true. I lived in the Hamilton - Toronto area for the first half of my life, and when I moved to Vancouver, I heard about the "centre of the universe" theory as well. Just don't forget.... 10 % of the total population of Canada lives in the Lower Mainland area near Vancouver.
We have Rainforests in BC, Tundra in the northern territories, and a literal Desert in Saskatchewan. Not to mention the Hoodoos in the Badlands. I love my Country
Living in Alberta, having lived near Banff and being a fairly frequent visitor of Jasper I really started feeling that I take it for granted that I live so close when you were seeing the glacier parkway section. I'd highly recommend the trip!
In grade school, here in Canada, we had to know all 50 states and their capitals. With my work I've traveled to over 100 US cities and have been a little shocked at how some that I've come into contact with knew so little about your neighbors. It is fun to watch you learn about our Country.
Interesting... what year did you graduate and where did you live? Because I didn't have to learn about US states or memorize them at all in Alberta- nor do I think that's necessary.
My old neighborhood in Cambridge, Ma was known as the little Maritimes. Besides my family there were 8 other families from either Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Someone at work tried to tell me that the Canadian provinces were called states! I face palmed and shook my head!
I appreciate your curiosity about Canada. It’s refreshing to see an American care about anything outside the States. It’s rare to hear an American give kudos to another nation and admit American ways of doing things may not always be the best way. I’d like to invite you to try some Canadian snacks like Ketchup chips, All Dressed chips and some candy bars as well. Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, Caramilk, Mr Big, Crunchie, and Eatmore are few that will have you packing your bags and heading north. I think I speak for most of Canada when I say “Come on up”. I think you would love it here and you seem like you’d fit right in.
I 100% suggest visiting calgary! So close to places like drumheller and banff that you enjoy Canadian cities, parks and completely different looking places so close. Badlands at drumheller, massive mountains and forests in banff and plains outside of Calgary. Absolutely gorgeous
Trust me. I have been to Banff and Jasper national parks. I worked in Jasper Park Lodge. Those lakes are glacial fed and that beautiful colour is real. It's a huge country but you don't want to get lost in BC. There are Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Lynx, coyotes, wolves and cougars .
You don't want to get lost in the Manitoba bush either, while there are the usual dangers from predators, the bugs will kill you long before then. I'm not kidding, clouds of black flies and mosquitos that block out the sun will exhaust you physically and mentally and do you in long before a bear finds you. In the bush, everything eats everything and you are just a walking sack of protein.
I am in my 50s and have lived an hour's drive east of the Rockies all of my life. I still say wow when I see the mountains. On a clear day in certain spots I can see the outline of them on the horizon. After visiting and I'm driving away from them I look in my rearview mirror until I can't see them anymore.
I love your video and your genuine reaction! 😍 As a Filipino living in Canada now, I am so proud of all the natural beauty this wonderful country has. I just live an hour drive away from Banff National Park and it is truly amazing place. I can even see the rockies from the city where I live. 😍
I’m Canadian, I’ve lived here my whole life and I feel like even Canadians tend to forget how massive this country is. People who aren’t from here are always surprised how many different things are here in terms of varied cities and natural landscapes. While I haven’t had the chance to see more of Canada than incredibly tiny parts of BC and Alberta, it’s still interesting to me that someone could be surprised that the Northern Lights are seen in Canada when the country extends far into the Arctic Circle.
Hey! French Québécoise here. We almost only speak French in Québec. We're trying real hard to keep the language alive :) I live right where you're showing in this clip and it is, indeed, gorgeous. We also have mini 90 min cruises on the river. We go up to the falls you've seen in the video as well. Nice place really!
In the Ottawa piece, it mentions the oldest waterway in North America: RIDEAU is pronounced “reedoe”. In the winter, the Rideau Canal freezes into the longest skating rink in the world!
SORRY I had to laugh when you said " wait, you can see the Northern Lights in Canada?" Well we are in the north part of North America so yes we have them, the farther north you travel the more prevalent they become. An Aurora, commonly referred to as Polar Lights, are more predominant the closer you get to either Pole. The northern hemispheres being referred to as the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis and the southern hemispheres being known as the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis.
As a Canadian in high school right now, I was honestly kind of shocked by the lack of knowledge on Canada considering it is the neighbouring country, and the amount we learn about the states here. Still an enjoyable video though
I'm from Québec City and can proudly say I have not only visited all those places, I've lived in a few of them for years. Two days ago I delivered food to the Frontenac Castle in Québec City. In St.John's I walked many times everywhere they show in this video (the row of houses in the harbor is called Jellybean Row). I worked in Ottawa for a year, right downtown and cooked for famous people like the Prime Minister at the time, Jean Chrétien. I'm currently writing a book about my adventures.
Quebec city is my favorite city in Canada... I was able to experience the thrill of walking the floors of la maison Demers at 28 Petit Champlain, built by my 8th Great Grandfather, Jean Demers, in 1689
Just a Canadian here! Fortification literally means it was a Fort. A military instalment and battlements. Canada has a few castles. Come visit sometime :) you’ll love it never wanna go home.
From the U.K. You're not aware because you're not taught. Great to see an American using the internet to have a little look outside the American bubble and actually learn that there is more to the world than just America. Great response and appreciation of what you see. You sure have a lot more to learn but I think your great and love your videos. keep learning and Take Care over there. 👍
The only problem with Canada is it is so big , 10 places really can not scratch the surface of the beautiful Country of Canada , the list go's on , you need wheels , or some kind of transportation to get to all these amazing places , and I hope your not busy for a couple of months or so to see it ...lol . Thanks for the vid..
I live in Hamilton On which is Halfway between Niagara Falls and Toronto. We have a population of about 600,000 so it's a pretty big city, but we also have over 100 waterfalls of various sizes & tonnes of trees. I love that there is a blend of urban and nature settings. A lot of Canada is like that :)
One place to visit that is unique is the Museum of Paleontology in Drumheller, Alberta that has a complete sets of dinosaur bones and the landscapes in the Red Deer River are beautiful.
It’s hard to just pick 10. I’m from Manitoba and we often get overlooked, but we have a ton of pristine lakes, boreal forest and an enormous lake with white sand beaches. The north is wonderful too. The territories are vast, largely empty, and beautiful.
We also have a desert in south eastern Manitoba! The largest marl lake in the world, Little Limestone Lake. The largest polar bear migration spot in Churchill, MB. The White Shell which is great for Kayaking. The whole Interlake in filled with limestone caves and cavities all throughout. Yellow canola fields in the summer in the southern region. Riding Mountain National Park. There is a lot here and we've only scratched the surface.
You can't forget that Winnipeg (Manitoba's capital) is also home to Folklorama, the world's largest and longest running Multicultural Festival (a 2 week event), Festival du Voyager which is held in winter (February) and celebrates the history of the French and Metis culture, and hosts an international snow sculpture event, the Forks Market, located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers where you will find the Canadian Museum of Human Rights.
Don't forget a bug jacket, if you go to Manitoba during mosquito season! Sorry to bring it up, but for folks who aren't used to this many mosquitoes, it can be a little overwhelming 🤣
i have to say i do enjoy watching your reactions, but i have to correct you on something. Quebec is a province, Quebec city is a city. Quebec is a french speaking province and the main reason we have 2 official languages. Also, we had to memorize all your states and capitals as well as our own in elementary school. But keep watching and learning, and no I dont live in quebec lol. Keep up the great work!!
Just for clarification purposes. Canada's official languages are English and French as per Federal law. In Quebec the official language is only French. So there is a distinction between Official Federal language laws and provincial language laws. New Brunswick classifies itself as the only bilingual province in Canada. Other provinces ,such as Ontario do cater somewhat to the French language but is totally voluntary.
When you are on the Quebec portion of the Trans Canada Highway, heading eastbound to Quebec "City", none of the signs, including distance signs, say "Quebec City". They all just say Quebec. The "City" part is added to avoid confusion from English Canadians. lol
@@MOI-qq8zc Be NCE😉…I was born in that gorgeous province of Newfoundland - but grew up mostly in BC! Fortunately, I have family in New Brunswick and throughout the country, as well as the states. Yet, I did “warn” him of the Newfoundland accent! Although, I think he would likely have more of a difficult problem in Quebec - especially the small towns, not so much Montreal or Quebec City. But, not to be shy, as he will eventually find an English or Bilingual speaker.🇨🇦😎🇨🇦
Vancouverite here and I just have to say that the special thing about Van Dussen Botanical Gardens is the christmas lights they set up every year. Literally millions of LEDs around the entire garden with a special light and fountain show every hour.
Never forget that Canada is huge. Golden and Vancouver are 9-10 hours of solid driving apart! Some of those places are really not too far far apart though, one could do a fairly mind blowing Banff, Golden, and Jasper trip in a week to a week and a half. That wouldn’t be backcountry trips, just standard tourist stuff. I recommend to anyone from along the Columbia River to check out the headwaters at the Columbia Ice Field if you are up that way!
The “barge” is a tour boat called “The Maid of the Mist” and it gets pretty close to the falls for a pretty intense view of the water cascading over the edge. There are American falls at Niagara, only the Horseshoe falls are Canadian.
@@fumblerooskie You are absolutely correct the first "maid" operated as a ferry in 1846, and the company is indeed American. However there have been many Maid(ens?) of the mist over the years. The maid of the Mist Steamboat company ran 2 boats, and did lease Wharf space on the Canadian side from the Niagara Parks Authority in the late 1800's and provided service from both countries and operated the Mist III, IV or V, (I can't remember, I was like 7 or 8 when I sailed aboard back in the 60's). Operations on the Canadian side of the River were taken over by Hornblower Niagara Cruises in 2014; operations on the U.S. side continue to be run by the Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company.
You're absolutely right. I've always seen the mountains in BC in photos, but when I drove to Lake Louise (near Jasper) I literally had to stop the car so I could process what I was seeing and take it all in. I did not know the meaning of majestic until I saw those mountains with my own eyes. 2km away and you still have to arch your head back to look high enough to see the top.
I live here, but still find it incredible! THANKS for mentioning our beautiful national Jasper Park! Hopefully, you will have the opportunity to visit again!🇨🇦
@@personincognito3989 they are all near eachother. Lol NEAR is a relative term. Meaning it's not difficult to drive to either in a reasonable amount of time. Compared to Quebec.. they are near eachother.
As a Canadian, I really appreciate that you are looking things up on Google. It is really nice to watch your eyes get opened to what our amazing country has to offer 🙂
I am Canadian and I can tell you that the mountains do if fact look so beautiful that they seem unreal when you see them in the distance. I have been through Banff and Jasper national parks (which are pretty much literally next to each other) and it is my favorite place in all of Canada. Definitely a place everyone should visit at least once in their life!
Kingston Ontario is also a nice place vist. It blends old and new buildings and is also ladened with history but is often overlooked because of its small size.
I've lived in Alberta all my life; and every single time I go to Jasper or Banff its just as humbling and awe-inspiring. I hope you do visit sometime. ✌
Ontarian here. I've been to Banff and I'd put it near the top of my list as well, Including Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway. The drive from Banff to Jasper is one of the best drives in the world.
Alberta has mountains, prairies, beautiful lakes and rivers, a desert ( The Badlands) where many dinosaurs and fossils have been discovered, the only thing we don't have is an ocean. The Rocky Mountains are breath taking. So nice to see wildlife in its' natural habitat and very important to keep your distance and to respect them and their home.
The badlands is the most numerous and diverse collection of fossils in the world. There isnt any place that comes close to the amount of data that has been gathered on former species than that area. It's my absolute most favourite place to go in the entire country.
There is so much missed, I hope you find some more Canadian landscape’s, like the beautiful fjords of Gross Marne and more on the rest of the Maritime provinces .Our provinces are like your states, except we only have 10 and 3 territories each one having a capital city and a provincial premier ( like you have state capitals and state governors ) For instance Ontario’ s capital is Toronto, but Ottawa, Ontario is the capital of Canada. The province of Quebec is the largest province in Canada and Quebec City ( which was featured ) is it’s capitol. The largest city in Quebec is Montreal ( 2nd largest Canadian city behind Toronto). I love your videos, keep up the great work, especially love the Canadian content.. I think I commented another time and said you should watch the video Tom Brokaw explains Canadians to Americans. It was made by NBC during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
I too started with Newfoundland and the Maritimes, then tried to cover as much as I could from east to west, and even highlighted our 3 NORTHERN territories! It’s truly bewildering how we know so much more about American, European, and World history, as well as our own! Then again, my parents drove our family across Canada every single year, so I think that helped to encourage our interest in history, other cultures, Nature, etc, as we grew up. Have you ever seen Rick Mercer’s Show or CBC’s “This Hour has 22 Minutes”? Both are brilliant at revealing the extreme differences between our 2 countries, but in a light-hearted, generous, kind Canadian way! Glad to see so many Canadians here!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦
@@cheryla7480 Oh so true Cheryl! It’s always a great laugh when they look at the interviewer like a “deer in headlights” - ha ha!🙃 Glad I’m not the only one who gets a kick out of such instances! Have you ever seen Shaun Majumder? He is a comedian from Newfoundland that did multiple shows across the border. He and Rick are good buddies. Great connecting with you! Hope we get a chance to do so again in the future. Have a great evening!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦
Hi Tyler, as a Canadian, I really enjoy watching you discover our country! I’m a little surprised the Muskokas weren’t included in that list, as it’s probably the most popular destination for vacation in Canada! You should check it out in some other videos :) cheers
I was waiting and waiting for Cape Breton to come up. It’s truly majestic here on the East coast, and you really nailed it with the friendliest place in Newfoundland. The Fortress of Louisbourg is a very cool spot in Cape Breton, which also has the first lighthouse ever built in North America. If you love a beautiful amazing trip, you MUST visit Cape Breton. The Cabot Trail is amazing and the people here are rich in Scottish and Irish culture. It’s a wonderful place to live, as I’m on an island surrounded by the beautiful ocean❤️🇨🇦
I lost 1000 dollars in cash in my wallet on the George street the night of a festival. And it was returned to me with every single cent in there. Newfoundland forever has my heart
I was so surprised that the narrator didn't mention Louisburg. It is amazing and if you are heading over to Cape Breton it is a must visit. This video misses so much.
As a Canadian, I recently found your channel through my recommended and I absolutely love these videos. The ONE thing I don’t like is how you call yourself an “average American”. An average American wouldn’t take more than 30 seconds to learn about Canada, I can tell you that for certain. 😭
There's actually tons of videos of the drives through the mountains. You don't quite get the sheer brilliance of the views, but you can search up people driving out of Vancouver and up through the northern highways. People started recording tons of them during the covid lockdowns, and it's kinda cool to be able to trail along the actual roads.
Just watched this in St. John’s, Newfoundland! A local commenting. It is a very happy city but we have a couple national parks of our own. Both unique, Terra Nova and Gros Morne. I am a fan of the latter, as I grew up on that side of the island. I hope one day you get to see it for yourself. Just FYI, it is a big island, not to mention the other mainland half of our province, Labrador, a beauty all its own!
I'm from the Quebec City area. I feel privileged to live here: it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it's surrounded by fantastic nature, where you can hike, swim, climb, etc. For most people living in and around Quebec City, all of this happens to be within a 60-minute drive from home.
I recall the first time seeing images of the Rockies. I longed to see them in person. I ended up living in the Rockies for a decade. Amazing, beautiful, humbling. I was in the Crowsnest Pass.
Canadian here! We also had to learn the 50 states and capitals (though admittedly, I don't remember many of them now) as well as some world geography and Canadian geography. We also do Canadian and world history (which includes US history). Glad you're taking the time to learn things now and if you have questions, happy to answer if I can!
I'm Canadian 🇨🇦 and I appreciate the video and your experience of our wonderful Country. I live 2 hours from Detroit Michigan in Ontario. I am also 2 hours from Toronto. Perfect place to get to concerts, and alot of bands play here! ❤️
You can access Niagara falls from either side of the border. It essentially sits on the border. A comedy called Canadian bacon is set in Niagara and one of my personal favorites. Downright silly humor, but still worth a movie night. Personally my dream vacation would be relatively local. A summer on a sailboat exploring the Salish sea. The waters on the landward side of Vancouver island. You really would need a whole summer to do it properly. Granted a ton of patience is a prerequisite for sailing and it's not necessarily for everyone.
The Niagara river that empties Lake Erie into Lake Ontario is the border between Canada and The United States. The American side city is Niagara Falls, New York and the Canadian Side is Niagara Falls, Ontario (two separate cities in two separate countries). The "American Falls" is the smaller straight falls on the American side. The "Canadian Falls" is the much larger horseshoe shaped falls on the Canadian side. Niagara Falls, Ontario is very geared to tourists with dozens of attractions and hotels and referred to as "the honeymoon capital of the world". The U.S. side...not so much.
The movie, Canadian Bacon is a great humorous exploration of all the U.S./Canadian stereotypes! Definitely a well produced tongue in cheek poke at each other! Peace and love from Canada
@@chrisgraham2904 After a couple of days in the mini-Las Vegas of Niagara falls Canada, a stroll through the parks of Niagara falls U.S.A. was a relaxing, calming rejuvenation! Peace and love from Canada
As a Canadian I have to say I love love your candor and honesty about not knowing about Canada.. It's actually really refreshing to see an American learn about Canada because throughout my life I found that Americans know next to nothing about Canada. Just gotta say that they missed a lot of incredible places and it is truly a stunning beautiful country.
lol as a fellow Canadian it's baffling how much world geography we learn in schools as opposed to American's learning only American geography (and often still not knowing much about American geography). I remember driving through Kentucky and a guy at a gas station looked at our license plates all confused and finally said "ontaaaariooo, what state is that in?" yikes.
i agree Person! also, to be fair to everyone, not only did my school focus on america during ww2 but we had as many teachers that made us feel lucky to only remember our provinces as we had psychopaths adding on the 50 states to our curriculum for f* all reason
Same!
Lol! Someone from America thought that since I was from Canada I surely must speak French, and my cousin was asked if we had microwaves in Canada! 😂 We should’ve answered that last one with “Micro-what??”
I think if more people actually visited they would want to move haha
Fun fact, the colourful houses in Newfoundland overlooking the harbour? They’re called “Jellybean Row”. It’s tradition so that fishermen could see their homes from the boat! 🇨🇦 You can see these all over fishing towns on the East Coast, but the St-John’s jellybean row is probably the most known…
I love how excited he got when he saw the colourful houses of Jellybean Row and remarked it looks like an oil painting! Lol probably because so many artists have painted that view❣ 🤣
I'm from Saskatchewan and never knew why the houses were different colors, but now I do
I’m from northern Saskatchewan and the first time I visited Jasper and saw the mountains I had such a powerful emotional reaction to the beauty of this majestic view it brought me to tears. And every visit since I am still so blown away by the views. It’s amazing. I got married in Jasper on Pyramid Island I loved the place so much!
I love Pyramid Island!
Grew up in S'toon and love all the lakes in SK. People who only travel through the lower portion miss SO much, and the reason they think it's totally flat 🙄
It's absolutely insane that these videos do not feature the Okanagan Valley in the British Columbia interior. Incredible nature and beauty, world class wines, gorgeous vineyards, massive beautiful lakes. It's the Canadian vacation I've done more than any other, except the Canadian Rockies.
And a desert!
Grew up in Penticton,love living here,truly beautiful,the whole valley
Settle down with the “world class” wine. It’s swill.
Yeah, or Kamloops, the Tournament Capital of Canada
Also the Kawartha Lakes in Ontario. Absolutely beautiful area and amaaaaaazing ice cream
As a proud 🇨🇦 Canadian, in school we were forced to learn your 50 states and capitols as well, plus the history of the US in addition to our own. We also had to know the countries in South America and their capitols then the countries in Europe and the countries in Africa and were given a map with countries sectioned off, no name, in Africa and had to put the names of the countries in the blank spaces. With regard to South America we had to know not only the names and locations of their countries but the capitols as well. 🇨🇦
Wow where is Canada did you go to school? You learned a lot more than I but maybe they tried it just didn’t stick🤣
We learned that all as well… central Alberta school in the 70’s
Had to sing O Canada & say the Lord’s Prayer before class got started. I’m going waaay back when I was young
We did too both in my elementary years (Catholic School) and High School (Public School). Can't say at my advanced age I've retained a lot but we sure knew it then or else we didn't pass to the next grade
@@maryskinner1329in the 1960's we also sang God Save The Queen before class.
Watching you discover Canada is like watching a kid in a candy shop. I love the way you are in awe of it all. Canada is an amazing place to live. So many amazing places to discover.
You should take a road trip from coast to coast
It's so true. He is a delight his interest is so genuine
Watching you react like “how is this even real!” at scenery I consider “normal” (incredibly beautiful, but normal) is making me very appreciative of living here
Same
Ashley, that is such a good point, it's true, what's normal for us as Canadians, is spectacular to new eyes!! 😀
I thoroughly agree! I live in Northern Alberta, and when I drive South for work I sometimes take the Glacier Trail (as the video showed), which connects Jasper to Banff. So beautiful, but also as you said, feels so “normal”.
That was actually the first thing I ever learned about Canada. I found a book full of pictures from Canada in the library. I'm Norwegian, so I'm quite lucky and familiar with beautiful nature. But everything seems bigger and even more majestic in Canada.
@@Kari.F. dunno, fjords are pretty spectacular
I live in Alberta and honestly? I will never get sick of seeing the mountains in the distance from my window. It is absolutely beautiful here and is the one place in Canada that actually has a desert environment! The variety in the ecosystem here is crazy and yes! You can see the northern lights here! You can see them more north into the province, in places like Banff and Jasper, but I have seen them not too far away from Calgary!
Don't forget Waterton!
BC has a desert environment as well. And if you count the minute Carcross in the Yukon, then so do they (it's very tiny, but people do sand boarding there!)
you could have stopped on the first sentence. Alberta is Canada's Texas, pickup in pretty much every yard
Alberta is also home to Canada's only official desert region, the Palliser Triangle, which includes cactus, rattlesnakes, sandhills, and of course Dinosaur Park and Drumheller with the Tyrell Dinosaur Museum -- southern Alberta is one if the biggest dinosaur fossil discovery places in the world
@@DiZastur Your ignorance is showing. The UCP is lamentable, but we're not all like that.
As a proud Canadian, thank you for learning about our beautiful country! And that barge at Niagara Falls is called The Maid of Mist
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the hundred-year-old barge stuck at the top of the falls.
@@kmacgregor6361 I thought that at first but I really think he was commenting on the Maid of the Mist pictured close to the falls, you can't even see the old scow in this video but you can see the Maid.
Yes he was showing the boat about to hit the falls. I was thinking of explaining that it actually goes behind the falls & everyone has raincoats on. I think the no longer have The Maid Of The Mist.
dude, that's not a barge
I think he's talking about the one that stuck in the middle of the falls the horseshoe
Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We have a diverse geography. Every province and territory is unique and has something to see.
I even managed to like Saskatchewan, both times I lived there.
@@TheJimprez only ever visited so probably not a good judge but…. Every country needs its breadbasket… doesn’t make it an interesting drive 😂
@@AL-fl4jk There are wonderful places to visit and things to do in Saskatchewan, like the tunnels in Moosejaw and the hot springs in Manitou
@@mouse9727 maybe not as colorful but awesome non the less is northern Alberta's Oilsands breathtaking scenery of Engineering
@@mouse9727 yeah... I feel that in Saskatchewan it's just farmlands I don't think many tourists go there
As someone form Alberta Canada, the Rocky Mountains are breath taking. Even having grown up with them since a little boy they still captivate me every time I see them. Alberta & BC might have some of the best landscapes in the whole world. It is really quite humbling when you get to experience them. Enjoyed this video man, thanks for the smiles.
I'm in Calgary and feel so lucky to see the mountains everyday 💓. Banff is only an hour away and when I go there, at times i just have to close my eyes because my brain is going to explode with the beauty 😄
Don't forget Drumheller, it is crazy one side being beautiful mountains, to badlands on the otherside
Try doing magic mushrooms and going on a hike. One of the best experiences ever
I grew up on the edge of Alberta and BC so I would drive threw the Rocky Mountains all the time
Born in Québec city, lived in Ottawa for over 10 years, both cities are amazing (and the people are really alike). BTW, people in Québec city are 98% French speaking Canadian, and also mostly bilingual. I was fortunate enough to travel to almost all provinces and territories in our beautiful country, except our coastal provinces (BC and all the Maritimes provinces). I remember the first time I saw the Rockies Mountain on my way to Banff, it was like I was landing on a different planet. I took so many pictures (from the far away view up to right in the middle of it). I mean, the only time I was as impress with the scenery was when watching LOTR and the beautiful landscape they have in New Zealand. Still, the star of the show for me in this video was St-Johns! How gorgeous it is! All the different levels, from the mountain and the hills, and all the different bright colors of all the houses! I mean, I already knew people living there are the best, but, like Tyler said, they must be so happy too! Love Canada
As a Canadian who used to attend the banff music festival every year in high school, those mountains are just as heart stopping and unreal in person
I appreciate that you genuinely want to learn about Canada, so I think it may be important to clarify a few things:
Canada has 10 provinces and three territories. The province of Ontario includes both the city of Toronto (the capital of Ontario) and the city of Ottawa (the capital of Canada). The province of Quebec includes Quebec City (the capital of Quebec) and the city of Montreal (the province of Quebec's largest city).
As a resident of Ottawa, it's important to clarify something the narrator says. He appears to confuse the Rideau River (pronounced "ree-dough"), a natural tributary, with the Rideau Canal, which was built c. 1832. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site, completely (128 miles) accessible to the public by boat or through its parks. In the winter, a large portion becomes the longest skating rink in the world.
Thank you for your videos and for your interest in my spectacular country!
The video is not good.
I mean the one he’s reacting to, not his! He’s interested, respectful, and fun. The video he’s reacting to is clearly not made in/by 🇨🇦
The narrator of the video that he is reacting to is incompetent, obviously didn't do his research.
@@johnedieter739 I try not to judge, but you are not far off lol. The person has clearly never said the name Newfoundland before recording for that video lolol
Lets not forget that Ottawa is home to the largest(or was it longest) skating rink in the world thanks to the frigid winters and the aforementioned Rideau Canal. I remember some of my friends got off the bus at the canal and just skated the rest of the way to Carleton U. because morning traffic was awful even for the buses.
As a Canadian, I really appreciate you experiencing and learning about Canada as you have been. We wish more Americans would see Canada for what it is instead of what they think it is.
Its kinda weird seeming an outside view of Canada and how much we take for granted living here and how beautiful it is
i'm from Toronto and I've been to most of the places here and love them all. But honestly, there is no place like the people and the scenery of Newfoundland. The "friendly hospitality" of the place is an understatement.
Awe thank you honey!! Love from me! A Newfie!!
@ K F......Nova Scotia and Labrador as well. Beautiful and the people are amazing. My parents retired to Labrador. My mother fell in love with Labrador while traveling with her friends.
That's where I'm from. I grew up on the beautiful island. But I now live in Toronto. I miss home though.
Anywhere but southern Ontario is great
@@genregurl I can imagine, it's stunning!
Hey Tyler, check out the story of the musical "Come From Away" if you want to learn about the east coast of Canada. The play tells the story of one little town in Canada on 9/11 but it is the story also of islanders all along the east coast. It's what they do. It's what they've always done. You have these communities up and down your coast lines too. They all work together because they not only have to but they want to. They know one of life's basic survival skills and that is "we're all in this together".
The documentary is great if you don't go to musicals. I've watched it a dozen times. "You Are Here: Come From Away"
omg I just saw that last week, was an awesome show!! you definitely learn about the newfies lol
As a Canadian I was delighted with your sincere interest in our beautiful country. They missed several very interesting places, like Montreal (which is in the province of Quebec) Quebec City is a city within the province. The Muskoka region in Ontario, Whistler in British Columbia (where the Olympics was held) Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island (an island off of B. C. ) , the beautiful prairies, and the Calgary Stampede. I could go on, there is a spectacular scenic train ride through the mountains in B.C. Many take this in the fall, when the leaves are turning).These are waiting for you to explore, and generally Canadians are friendly and delighted to meet you. Book a trip soon!!
@@mariloumanan I live in victoria was about to say this
Hopewell rocks... Peggy's cove....PEI!!
@@mariloumanan You spelled it correctly. I've been to Sooke. That trip was my first time seeing an ocean (I'm from Alberta), and the little jellyfish in the water creeped me out. The fresh salmon was beyond description, though. It was amazing.
Yes, Tyler! When are you planning your first trip to Canada? And where will you choose to go first? 😃 We will welcome you with open arms! 🤗 Thanks for your video! You are fun and interesting to watch! 😊
Being someone from Golden, I was shocked to actually see it make the list. We are a town of 4000 people and offer many of the same things Banff does, so often they get a spot on these kind of lists instead of Golden. We would be glad to have you!
Shhhhhh… we don’t want it becoming the next Banff do we!
I grew up in Golden too! Lol small world! 😉 and Cal, I hate to tell you.... but it already kinda is the new Banff 😞 Everytime I go home to visit, it is more and more touristy...
That said, I still often daydream about moving back... I probably would in a heatbeat if I could make it all work! 😅
@@call132 Oh I remember going to Golden on my trip to Alberta. It was soo pretty!
Originally from Montreal and now living in Ottawa, I want to clarify some things you brought up. Québec is a predominantly French province in Canada, Québec city is its capital. Montréal is also in the province of Québec to give you an idea. In Québec city, they don't just speak a fair bit of French, most people speak only French in their day to day lives there (Montréal on the other hand is a lot more multicultural and there's a bing English population but most people can communicate in French fairly well and/or live entirely in French if they want). The other cities in the province of Quebec are also predominantly French and there is also other communities in New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Ontario and the prairies that have a strong French background. Personally, I am considered a Quebecer having grown up exclusively in French, learning English in my teens (now completely fluent) and my spouse us a franco-Ontarian who grew up with both languages spoken growing up
You need to shave. You interrupt the movies too much.
@@wendytunnard2793???
Love your objectivity Tyler, as well as your great sense of humour. You’d be a wonderful friend with your laid back attitude as well as your curiosity, intelligence and interest in this planet!
Come North my friend, to the west coast! 😅
@@wendytunnard2793 You know his speaking about the video's is the point, right?
You can watch the video separately if that's what you'd prefer.
Casa Loma is a real castle in the middle of Toronto; it's not a "creepy house," it's amazing & beautiful!
I went there as a kid and it was a little creepy where the pool was
@@1200times lol
I fled TO for BC 42 years ago, I still get Canada, served in the military, but ew, Ontario just doesn't do it for me anymore, it's kinda Canada but suburbia, ON is just not Canada to me
I’m from Toronto and I’ve been to all the places featured in your video and can attest to the
fact that they are all stunning in their own way. However, as much as I love the outdoors and natural beauty of all of Canada, the friendliness and welcoming attitude of the people of the East Coast province of Newfoundland amazed me. My husband and I went to a local pub on a Friday night, standing room only. No sooner had we entered, some locals, recognizing we were “from away”, vacated their seats for us. We thanked them but insisted it wasn’t necessary but were instead met with complimentary beers from another group of locals. We returned the favour and bought them the next round but when we got our bill at the end of the night, those drinks weren’t on them! The bar picked up the tab!! The next day we were invited to a complete stranger’s house for lunch (we met him at the park) which we unfortunately had to decline as we’d already been invited to another stranger’s lobster cookout (we started talking to her and her family at a restaurant quite randomly the night before). If you stand by the side of the road, nowhere near a zebra crossing or a stop sign / light, the cars just stop for you to let you cross the street - even if you’re just standing there waiting for someone or looking at something! The nicest, kindest, politest and most friendliest and welcoming people I’ve met - EVER!
Truth, in New-Brunswick and east coast, even on “big cities” main streets (think, Halifax, Moncton), cars will stop to let Jaywalkers thru, that’s if they don’t say hello and ask how you are 😂 In Toronto? They’d run you over without a second thought ha.
Wow that’s incredible
Yep, my mum's own mother came from Newfoundland & know of the hospitality that warms the heart that you speak of.
"I do believe they do speak a fair bit of french in Québec".... That's the understatement of the year!
In Québec, people actually live, work, love, learn, entertain, drive, create, imagine, the whole she-bang and they do it all in french. Facetiousness aside, for about 82% of its population, french is the maternal and first language.
my grandpa came from Québec to sask
The province of Quebec is slowly trying to outlaw English within their borders.
@@MrGrumblier Nope.
@@michelegagne5169 You haven't read the full text of Bill 96, have you?
@@MrGrumblier French is the official and common language of Québec, as is English in the rest of Canada. No matter the government in place, as with Bill 101 about the issue, there will always be laws passed to promote and protect the language in usage in the province and that is because it largely has its population consensus in the matter. When doing business in Québec for example, Bill 96 promotes the use of french when catering to the majority. As such, businesses must be able to provide customer service in french. HR will also have to comply in terms employee management, one of which about job postings being made available in french also. Bill 96 does not make the use of english illegal, but its french counterpart must be available. Historically, culturally, demographically, it makes sense to protect french in Québec. Its disappearance would be a loss for Canada and the world.
I'm from Newfoundland (on the far east coast) and alot of Irish settlers came to Newfoundland over the last few centuries. We are predominately Irish Catholic. We are still old school and still have alot of Irish culture existing today. It's a beautiful place to grow up! I love my country!
Hi, Canadian here. You don’t seem “dumb”, it’s actually endearing and it’s nice you are interested to learn. You’re on par with what my American husband knew about Canada. We are taught more about the USA in school here, but I’ve learned so much more after marrying an American.
As a Canadian kid we had to learn about our 10 provinces and territories and their capitals, but we also learned the states and there capitals.
I was born and raised in France, (now Canadian) and even WE learned about US states 😂
im sorry i have to do this but, their*
I live in Vancouver and the fact that there are snowy mountains and sunny beaches within less than an hours drive from each other is priceless
So is the fact that in most Februarys while there is an artic freeze over 99% of the country, the folks in Vancouver are watching the spring blossoms coming out.
I legit laughed out LOUD when he asked “you can see the northern lights in Canada?”
As a Canadian, this was a bit frustrating to watch.
It’s pretty crazy how little Americans know about much of anything outside their border.
Prairies weren’t mentioned once… Churchill Manitoba is literally the home of northern lights! Also no mention of the territories
I lost interest when he said that...
Yeah it's painful at times to watch as a Canadian...just we can at least appreciate he is trying!
@@alt_kyra um, the literal home of aurorae is the magnetosphere.
The most painful parts were the pronunciation of Newfoundland and Rideau in the original video. I quite literally cringed at them.
Love the « i think they speak a little bit of french in Quebec » haha! By « a little bit » you probably meant « french is the official language in the province of Quebec »
Good job on the video! even I, as a Canadian, am surprised how beautiful is our Country!
plenty of Canadians in New Brunswick Speak French as a 1st language too
@@wmarkoe236 Absolutely. But I don't think French is the official language of NB, is it? Maybe NB is like Canada, and French and English are it's two official languages? Lots of French spoken in Manitoba as well. And in Alberta, where I am now (after growing up in the Maritimes); makes sense due to the Metis in AB. Tyler, these are all Canadian provinces that I'm referencing. Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Quebec (QC), New Brunswick (NB), and Manitoba (MN) have the largest French populations - Quebec with the largest by far. Alberta (AB) has Banff National Park and Jasper National Park that you loved in the video. I don't think you need to worry about traversing Banff Nat'l Park - our transnational highway, known as Hwy #1 and/or the TransCanada Hwy, goes right through it. And I suggest you google 'town of Banff' for some very pretty eye candy! If you like to ski there are five (yes, I think it's five) ski hills, including the international world-class Lake Louise, within 90 minutes of the town. And Calgary, where I live, has an international airport and is an hour's drive from Banff. Come for a visit sometime.
Made me smile, ok and laugh 😂
I am a russian/German immigrant and now Canadian. I did go to high school for a few years in Canada and we had to learn all provinces and capital cities of Canada as well as all states and their capital cities, not to mention every country in the world and its capital city. We fought learning the states but our teacher insisted we needed to know our neighbouring country.
Also went to high school in Germany and we learned the US states as well👀
Can't believe they didn't include Montreal. The second largest city in Canada and the 2nd largest French speaking city in the world after Paris.
This is because the big ring was not yet installed. Now we are in business. 😃
Probably because so many people from Montreal want to seperate from Canada and complain about the rest of Canada as if your not apart of it lol
Because Montreal isn't welcoming :P
He forgot Quebectoba???
@@hikarushindo2668 the big ring will solve all
Forgot to mention that many of the hundreds of “stranded” American from 911 were housed in Newfoundland - throughout Gander and smaller towns, when the flights to the US were in “lock down” for a couple of weeks. Some Americans stayed even longer and made lifelong friendships and now return each year! The COOL part is that many now either LIVE here or have built beautiful houses and luxurious cottages/cabins on the lake and ocean. The main tourists are from the UK, but now Americans are visiting, taking over the tourist industry by storm. You are right - the people are rated as the FRIENDLIEST and most welcoming in the WORLD - and 911 surely proved that! We definitely welcomed our “cousins” to the south! I hope you get to visit Newfoundland and the rest of the country, as I highlighted in my last comment! I sent you a brief outline of all our provinces and the incredible highlights you would enjoy - based on your reaction to places and scenes in the video!🇨🇦😎🇺🇸
My mom went a couple nights ago to a play. About exactly that. Not sure if it’s a thing in the States but we as Canadians are apparently pretty proud about that . Haha
@@Crybaby-Media come from away is the musical I think
As a kid, I vacationed near Golden with my family every year, growing up much further north I could never imagine mountains without trees. Many drives throughout the years through both Banff and Jasper national parks, and those shots are what you see. Jasper has a resort built near the top of one of the mountains, the view is unforgettable. Both Jasper and Banff can be very busy in the summer with international travelers, but it still well worth the visit (they are only a few hours apart, one could easily make a nice round trip). It is nice to see someone else think of my home as a magical place.
There is nothing dumb about you learning , my friend. Though I may have a slight smirk sometimes. Enjoying your content 🍻🇨🇦
I’m chuckling as well. They do speak a ‘fair amount’ of French there LOL. Toronto has several million people, so pretty urban.
Yeah, its great to see Americans expanding on their horizons a bit, and doesn't make this guy dumb in the slightest. It's more of an indictment of the American education system than anything.
Quebec is a province. Quebec City is a city.
I'm telling ya Tyler, ya gotta check out the vids I sent ya. Especially the 'heritage minutes.' Don't make me come down there dude....
It was nice seeing your reaction about all these places here in Canada. Yes people here are nice and friendly, but having visited St. John's, Newfoundland last summer, they top the list hands down! No such thing as a stranger. The only challenge I had was understanding the heavy accent that I needed my friend to translate. 🤣 Absolutely beautiful culture that makes you feel like you're amongst friends at all times. And don't forget to get "screeched"
I’ve been to Banff more than once and seen something different each time! There are so many things to see, it’s truly one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Niagara Falls have a Canadian side and an American side. It's absolutely beautiful and look up how they stopped the falls in order to beef it back up and what they found was astonishing. 🇨🇦👍
I came here to say the same 🙃
I've been on that boat. You definitely get wet :). There are also tunnels in the rock face behind it that you can go into; you're able to get as close as about 10 feet from the back side of the waterfall.
But the best side to look at it it from the Canadien side :)
@@anthalas1 definitely!!!
I appreciate your honest approach and desire to learn more about Canada! Good for you! It has also baffled me that so many people from the U.S. -- our biggest neighbour and largest trade partner -- know virtually nothing about Canada. Keep it up Tyler!
We had to learn and memorize all the 50 states in grade school too here, in Canada. The difference is we learned Canadian history, but also World history, including USA, whereas USA only learns USA from what I've heard most. Good on you for learning new things. We all should keep discovering new things.
Thank you, I was going to comment the same thing, not only taught to memorize the 50 states also at school it was their capitals as well, the same with European countries and their capitals as well, grade 8 and grade 9.
I never had to memorise American states. Mind you, I went to elementary school, not grade school. I've never heard that used in Canada.
@@juliansmith4295 I didn't have to memorize all 50 states/capitals either and I went to school in BC.
@@RettaTheRipper I am from Vernon.
@@RettaTheRipper I'm also from BC, where no one says "grade school" since all schools have grades.
Just so you know, Quebec is one of the Oldest city in All of North-America... It's more than 410 years old! And that Château you saw in the last images from Quebec, is called Le Château Frontenac, named after a former French Governor General from before the conquest by the British, and it is a 5 Stars Hôtel managed by the Luxury Fairmount chain. However, there's ONE city that's missing from this video, and that's Montreal! It is the most culturally diverse city in all of Canada, with just under 125 different nationalities of immigrants.
You probably mean named, not naked, but who knows, Quebecers can get pretty freaky... 😀
...and Montreal too has a gorgeous Old Town.
i know they didn't talk about montréal it's a shame !
I think you meant "Named" after a former French Governor. Totally agree with the Montreal comment. Cheers
Also, I'm surprised that Victoria BC was left out!
I live in Cape Breton island. The Cabot trail is gorgeous. The first time my American partner drove it, he had to stop like 20 times because he couldn't believe it was actually real. But we also have a fantastic music and arts scene, lots of historical places, good food, and funny accents. Highly recommend coming here.
Nice place i did some pulling trailer for some company. And it’s so nice and the view is extraordinary beautiful. But for a truck driver it’s kind a bit touchy to drive with 116000 pouds. But I liked it. From Gaetan of Thurso Québec Canada
A couple of comments about some strange language use.
The Dufferin Terrace is a wooden walkway beside the big building. The building is Chateau Frontenac. Quebec City has much less English than Montreal.
Hill House, is a translation of Casa Loma. I've lived in Toronto since 1986 and I've never heard it referred to as anything other than Casa Loma.
I think there was a flub in referring to the Rideau canal as the oldest 'river'. It's the old canal.
(Ummm. Safety tip. Don't pet the wolves. Don't get that close to a grizzly bear unless it's behind a really strong fence.)
Good corrections. They were bothering me too. Also note that the Rideau Canal becomes the largest and longest skating rink in the world during winter months. And, don't forget to take a break from your skate and enjoy a beaver tail on the ice.
He also mispronounced it. It’s not “Re-DOOO”
Also it's not "Ontario's Lake" but Lake Ontario, of course.
@@karenpolansky9097 right, it's "re-dough"
I live in Toronto and I was confused when he referred to Casa Loma as Hill House bc I've have never ever heard it called that. Always Casa Loma.
Ok … it talks about Rideau river in Ottawa WITHOUT saying that every winters it becomes the biggest outdoor ice skating rink in the world. Come on man !! Because YES when winter comes an entire river becomes a public ice skating rink ! And THAT cannot become more Canadian than this ;) (yup I’m proud of my country)
Agree! Also, “Ridoo”? Eek
As in
Joni Mitchell I Wish I Had A River
A song worth looking up folks.
Not the river. Rideau canal becomes the skating rink.
Not oldest river. I doubt that! Maybe oldest canal?
@@drslv6389Exactly…the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America.
As a Canadian, I remember studying the 50 US states and their capitals in grade 6 in 1989.
As a Canandian I appreciate your genuine interest in our country. I enjoy these reaction videos.
Canadian here, they overlooked gorgeous Vancouver Island with amazing tourist spots like Butchart Gardens, Fort Rodd Hill lighthouse, the Victoria parliament buildings, the scenic ferry ride to get there, so much more. I'm surprised Whistler was overlooked too, we hosted the 2010 Olympics for a reason.
I was surprised they skipped places like Whistler or even local mountains like Grouse or Cypress, or Tofino on Vancouver Island. Banff though. Wow. I'd love to see Lake Louise. One day.
Also, the castles in Victoria!
I'm sure it was someone from the east coast that made that video
Yes, Vancouver Island- super beautiful to visit
And Tofino…that was a big miss!
From Alberta and I can say both Banff and Jasper national parks are amazing, bro if you haven’t seen a mountain from up close I don’t think you can understand how amazing it is, come to Calgary and go to Banff and Jasper you won’t regret it
As a 40 year old Canadian who’s travelled all across Canada, it’s great to watch someone see our treasures for the first time. Don’t worry about not knowing the capital, the fact you’re curious about our country is all that matters eh! 🇨🇦 Keep learning, I suggest a video on Montreal!
It's a given that no such list can ever be complete, but Montréal really should have been included.
If nothing but for the food. Montreal has the best food, but the Old Port, nothing like it.
I concur !
Yes yes and yes
100 %
And please remember to visit the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba. They also have some rich heritage and beautiful scenery. If you visit Saskatchewan in late August or ealry September, you will see fields of grain that form an amazing blanket of colour. Especially from the air.
Facts :
Canada is the second largest Country in the World, with over 2 million lakes and rivers !
Canada has 20% of the Worlds fresh water and the the longest Coastline in the World ! You quite happily saw Toronto and Vancouver in the video, but you don't realise they are nearly 3000 miles apart ! And Toronto thinks it is THE centre of Canada, but they have no idea !
Actually, Toronto does not really think that ... really ..;)
Your statement that Toronto thinks its the center of Canada is just plain silly. Its a city and cities don't think. People do. OK so I'm being pedantic, but you've been hearing and seeing too much TV with talking heads who get paid to promote contraversy. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the largest banking center in the country.
@@yarrowbumblefoot8877 yes, that's true. I lived in the Hamilton - Toronto area for the first half of my life, and when I moved to Vancouver, I heard about the "centre of the universe" theory as well.
Just don't forget.... 10 % of the total population of Canada lives in the Lower Mainland area near Vancouver.
We have Rainforests in BC, Tundra in the northern territories, and a literal Desert in Saskatchewan. Not to mention the Hoodoos in the Badlands.
I love my Country
Living in Alberta, having lived near Banff and being a fairly frequent visitor of Jasper I really started feeling that I take it for granted that I live so close when you were seeing the glacier parkway section. I'd highly recommend the trip!
In grade school, here in Canada, we had to know all 50 states and their capitals. With my work I've traveled to over 100 US cities and have been a little shocked at how some that I've come into contact with knew so little about your neighbors. It is fun to watch you learn about our Country.
most americans know little about their own country, why would they know anything about ours.
Loads of Quebecois and Maritimers here in the Boston area.
Interesting... what year did you graduate and where did you live? Because I didn't have to learn about US states or memorize them at all in Alberta- nor do I think that's necessary.
My old neighborhood in Cambridge, Ma was known as the little Maritimes. Besides my family there were 8 other families from either Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Someone at work tried to tell me that the Canadian provinces were called states! I face palmed and shook my head!
@@MagikarpJumpu I went to school in Alberta and we had to memorize all the States and capitals
I appreciate your curiosity about Canada. It’s refreshing to see an American care about anything outside the States. It’s rare to hear an American give kudos to another nation and admit American ways of doing things may not always be the best way. I’d like to invite you to try some Canadian snacks like Ketchup chips, All Dressed chips and some candy bars as well. Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, Caramilk, Mr Big, Crunchie, and Eatmore are few that will have you packing your bags and heading north. I think I speak for most of Canada when I say “Come on up”. I think you would love it here and you seem like you’d fit right in.
Nothing beats Ruffled All Dressed chips, thee best!
You obviously don't know many Americans personally.
I 100% suggest visiting calgary! So close to places like drumheller and banff that you enjoy Canadian cities, parks and completely different looking places so close. Badlands at drumheller, massive mountains and forests in banff and plains outside of Calgary. Absolutely gorgeous
Trust me. I have been to Banff and Jasper national parks. I worked in Jasper Park Lodge. Those lakes are glacial fed and that beautiful colour is real. It's a huge country but you don't want to get lost in BC. There are Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Lynx, coyotes, wolves and cougars .
You don't want to get lost in the Manitoba bush either, while there are the usual dangers from predators, the bugs will kill you long before then. I'm not kidding, clouds of black flies and mosquitos that block out the sun will exhaust you physically and mentally and do you in long before a bear finds you. In the bush, everything eats everything and you are just a walking sack of protein.
I am in my 50s and have lived an hour's drive east of the Rockies all of my life. I still say wow when I see the mountains. On a clear day in certain spots I can see the outline of them on the horizon. After visiting and I'm driving away from them I look in my rearview mirror until I can't see them anymore.
I love your video and your genuine reaction! 😍 As a Filipino living in Canada now, I am so proud of all the natural beauty this wonderful country has. I just live an hour drive away from Banff National Park and it is truly amazing place. I can even see the rockies from the city where I live. 😍
I’m Canadian, I’ve lived here my whole life and I feel like even Canadians tend to forget how massive this country is. People who aren’t from here are always surprised how many different things are here in terms of varied cities and natural landscapes. While I haven’t had the chance to see more of Canada than incredibly tiny parts of BC and Alberta, it’s still interesting to me that someone could be surprised that the Northern Lights are seen in Canada when the country extends far into the Arctic Circle.
Hey! French Québécoise here. We almost only speak French in Québec. We're trying real hard to keep the language alive :) I live right where you're showing in this clip and it is, indeed, gorgeous. We also have mini 90 min cruises on the river. We go up to the falls you've seen in the video as well. Nice place really!
Acadienne icitte! 👋 Nouveau Brunswick aussi! 💪J'ai hâte de visiter votre belle province de nouveau ✌
In the Ottawa piece, it mentions the oldest waterway in North America: RIDEAU is pronounced “reedoe”. In the winter, the Rideau Canal freezes into the longest skating rink in the world!
That ship in Niagara Falls is called the Maid of the Mist, and it's a tourist boat designed for getting close to the falls.
SORRY I had to laugh when you said " wait, you can see the Northern Lights in Canada?" Well we are in the north part of North America so yes we have them, the farther north you travel the more prevalent they become. An Aurora, commonly referred to as Polar Lights, are more predominant the closer you get to either Pole. The northern hemispheres being referred to as the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis and the southern hemispheres being known as the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis.
@Gracie Folden, I've lived in South Central Ontario and seen the Norther lights. Not as often as someone up north, but it does happen. Peace and Love
Great White North and all that, right. 🤣
The most northern part of the world is in Canada
As a Canadian in high school right now, I was honestly kind of shocked by the lack of knowledge on Canada considering it is the neighbouring country, and the amount we learn about the states here. Still an enjoyable video though
I'm from Québec City and can proudly say I have not only visited all those places, I've lived in a few of them for years. Two days ago I delivered food to the Frontenac Castle in Québec City. In St.John's I walked many times everywhere they show in this video (the row of houses in the harbor is called Jellybean Row). I worked in Ottawa for a year, right downtown and cooked for famous people like the Prime Minister at the time, Jean Chrétien.
I'm currently writing a book about my adventures.
Quebec city is my favorite city in Canada... I was able to experience the thrill of walking the floors of la maison Demers at 28 Petit Champlain, built by my 8th Great Grandfather, Jean Demers, in 1689
Just a Canadian here! Fortification literally means it was a Fort. A military instalment and battlements. Canada has a few castles. Come visit sometime :) you’ll love it never wanna go home.
From the U.K. You're not aware because you're not taught. Great to see an American using the internet to have a little look outside the American bubble and actually learn that there is more to the world than just America. Great response and appreciation of what you see. You sure have a lot more to learn but I think your great and love your videos. keep learning and Take Care over there. 👍
The only problem with Canada is it is so big , 10 places really can not scratch the surface of the beautiful Country of Canada , the list go's on , you need wheels , or some kind of transportation to get to all these amazing places , and I hope your not busy for a couple of months or so to see it ...lol . Thanks for the vid..
As a Newfoundlander, it’s nice to see the kind words about us and our province, from people who’ve been here before or have met someone from here.
Lol except when you get the drunk newfies at strip clubs, worst guys
I live in Hamilton On which is Halfway between Niagara Falls and Toronto. We have a population of about 600,000 so it's a pretty big city, but we also have over 100 waterfalls of various sizes & tonnes of trees. I love that there is a blend of urban and nature settings. A lot of Canada is like that :)
One place to visit that is unique is the Museum of Paleontology in Drumheller, Alberta that has a complete sets of dinosaur bones and the landscapes in the Red Deer River are beautiful.
The royal Tyrell Museum is listed as one of the top 5 museums in the world, preceded only by the Louvre and The Winter Palace in St Petersburg.
@@tml9174 I agree it's a beautiful jewel
It’s hard to just pick 10. I’m from Manitoba and we often get overlooked, but we have a ton of pristine lakes, boreal forest and an enormous lake with white sand beaches. The north is wonderful too. The territories are vast, largely empty, and beautiful.
We also have a desert in south eastern Manitoba! The largest marl lake in the world, Little Limestone Lake. The largest polar bear migration spot in Churchill, MB. The White Shell which is great for Kayaking. The whole Interlake in filled with limestone caves and cavities all throughout. Yellow canola fields in the summer in the southern region. Riding Mountain National Park. There is a lot here and we've only scratched the surface.
You can't forget that Winnipeg (Manitoba's capital) is also home to Folklorama, the world's largest and longest running Multicultural Festival (a 2 week event), Festival du Voyager which is held in winter (February) and celebrates the history of the French and Metis culture, and hosts an international snow sculpture event, the Forks Market, located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers where you will find the Canadian Museum of Human Rights.
Don't forget a bug jacket, if you go to Manitoba during mosquito season! Sorry to bring it up, but for folks who aren't used to this many mosquitoes, it can be a little overwhelming 🤣
You forgot to mention the Manitoba mosquito. Large vicious insects they can drive a person or animal insane. 🤣
@@maplechuuni yes, but, it's manitoba. it's best known for portage and main.
I’m a rare Canadian that has visited all of these places. Lived in several. Canada is pretty amazing this list barely scratches the surface.
i have to say i do enjoy watching your reactions, but i have to correct you on something. Quebec is a province, Quebec city is a city. Quebec is a french speaking province and the main reason we have 2 official languages. Also, we had to memorize all your states and capitals as well as our own in elementary school. But keep watching and learning, and no I dont live in quebec lol. Keep up the great work!!
Just for clarification purposes. Canada's official languages are English and French as per Federal law. In Quebec the official language is only French. So there is a distinction between Official Federal language laws and provincial language laws. New Brunswick classifies itself as the only bilingual province in Canada. Other provinces ,such as Ontario do cater somewhat to the French language but is totally voluntary.
In New-Brunswick it's both by law (the Official Languages Act)
When you are on the Quebec portion of the Trans Canada Highway, heading eastbound to Quebec "City", none of the signs, including distance signs, say "Quebec City". They all just say Quebec. The "City" part is added to avoid confusion from English Canadians. lol
The only truly bilingual province is New Brunswick. Newfoundland too 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@MOI-qq8zc Be NCE😉…I was born in that gorgeous province of Newfoundland - but grew up mostly in BC! Fortunately, I have family in New Brunswick and throughout the country, as well as the states. Yet, I did “warn” him of the Newfoundland accent! Although, I think he would likely have more of a difficult problem in Quebec - especially the small towns, not so much Montreal or Quebec City. But, not to be shy, as he will eventually find an English or Bilingual speaker.🇨🇦😎🇨🇦
Vancouverite here and I just have to say that the special thing about Van Dussen Botanical Gardens is the christmas lights they set up every year. Literally millions of LEDs around the entire garden with a special light and fountain show every hour.
Never forget that Canada is huge. Golden and Vancouver are 9-10 hours of solid driving apart! Some of those places are really not too far far apart though, one could do a fairly mind blowing Banff, Golden, and Jasper trip in a week to a week and a half. That wouldn’t be backcountry trips, just standard tourist stuff. I recommend to anyone from along the Columbia River to check out the headwaters at the Columbia Ice Field if you are up that way!
The “barge” is a tour boat called “The Maid of the Mist” and it gets pretty close to the falls for a pretty intense view of the water cascading over the edge. There are American falls at Niagara, only the Horseshoe falls are Canadian.
@Sein Kim Official - Dark Eagle well, I’m old as dirt and was on the boat about 50 years ago… good trivia to know though, thanks
The Maid of the Mist is an American tour boat.
@@fumblerooskie You are absolutely correct the first "maid" operated as a ferry in 1846, and the company is indeed American.
However there have been many Maid(ens?) of the mist over the years. The maid of the Mist Steamboat company ran 2 boats, and did lease Wharf space on the Canadian side from the Niagara Parks Authority in the late 1800's and provided service from both countries and operated the Mist III, IV or V, (I can't remember, I was like 7 or 8 when I sailed aboard back in the 60's).
Operations on the Canadian side of the River were taken over by Hornblower Niagara Cruises in 2014; operations on the U.S. side continue to be run by the Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company.
I thought he was talking about the barge stuck in the water at the top of the Falls. There is history behind it.
@Sein Kim Official - Dark Eagle whatttt no I swear when I went on it like 5/6 years ago it was still Maid of the Mist
You're absolutely right. I've always seen the mountains in BC in photos, but when I drove to Lake Louise (near Jasper) I literally had to stop the car so I could process what I was seeing and take it all in.
I did not know the meaning of majestic until I saw those mountains with my own eyes.
2km away and you still have to arch your head back to look high enough to see the top.
I live here, but still find it incredible! THANKS for mentioning our beautiful national Jasper Park! Hopefully, you will have the opportunity to visit again!🇨🇦
no matter how often you have seen photos of Lake Louise, you stand there speechless when you see it in person. It is just mind-blowing
I feel like I missed out because I grew up in the area, so when everyone else gets to go about how amazing it is I've never really gotten that
Lake Louise is not near Jasper it's near Banff
@@personincognito3989 they are all near eachother. Lol
NEAR is a relative term. Meaning it's not difficult to drive to either in a reasonable amount of time.
Compared to Quebec.. they are near eachother.
The boat is The Maid Of the Mist. It’s a tour boat which supplies raincoats and take people into the mist of the falls.
As a Canadian, I really appreciate that you are looking things up on Google. It is really nice to watch your eyes get opened to what our amazing country has to offer 🙂
I am Canadian and I can tell you that the mountains do if fact look so beautiful that they seem unreal when you see them in the distance. I have been through Banff and Jasper national parks (which are pretty much literally next to each other) and it is my favorite place in all of Canada. Definitely a place everyone should visit at least once in their life!
Kingston Ontario is also a nice place vist. It blends old and new buildings and is also ladened with history but is often overlooked because of its small size.
Canadas Prison Capital!
@@sdot5389 Toronto has more crime than Kingston.
I've lived in Alberta all my life; and every single time I go to Jasper or Banff its just as humbling and awe-inspiring. I hope you do visit sometime. ✌
Well Canada is not define by the Rockies .. you should visit Canada from coast to coast there are more than the isolated rockies
I'm a transplant from Toronto living in Calgary and Jasper, Banff and Canmore are my favourite places in Alberta
Ontarian here. I've been to Banff and I'd put it near the top of my list as well, Including Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway. The drive from Banff to Jasper is one of the best drives in the world.
I always have to pause and think when I see news articles about Ontario, California since it is usually written as Ontario, CA.
I drove that highway once by myself and it was difficult to keep the car on the road. Believe me!
I’m glad you are learning about Canada. We had to learn all about the U.S. I wish you were all taught about us. ❤️🇨🇦
Alberta has mountains, prairies, beautiful lakes and rivers, a desert ( The Badlands) where many dinosaurs and fossils have been discovered, the only thing we don't have is an ocean. The Rocky Mountains are breath taking. So nice to see wildlife in its' natural habitat and very important to keep your distance and to respect them and their home.
The badlands is the most numerous and diverse collection of fossils in the world. There isnt any place that comes close to the amount of data that has been gathered on former species than that area. It's my absolute most favourite place to go in the entire country.
even trailling ponds
There is so much missed, I hope you find some more Canadian landscape’s, like the beautiful fjords of Gross Marne and more on the rest of the Maritime provinces .Our provinces are like your states, except we only have 10 and 3 territories each one having a capital city and a provincial premier ( like you have state capitals and state governors ) For instance Ontario’ s capital is Toronto, but Ottawa, Ontario is the capital of Canada. The province of Quebec is the largest province in Canada and Quebec City ( which was featured ) is it’s capitol. The largest city in Quebec is Montreal ( 2nd largest Canadian city behind Toronto). I love your videos, keep up the great work, especially love the Canadian content.. I think I commented another time and said you should watch the video Tom Brokaw explains Canadians to Americans. It was made by NBC during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
That's legit a good suggestion. I've watched that video like half a dozen times and every time it almost tear's me up lol
I too started with Newfoundland and the Maritimes, then tried to cover as much as I could from east to west, and even highlighted our 3 NORTHERN territories! It’s truly bewildering how we know so much more about American, European, and World history, as well as our own! Then again, my parents drove our family across Canada every single year, so I think that helped to encourage our interest in history, other cultures, Nature, etc, as we grew up.
Have you ever seen Rick Mercer’s Show or CBC’s “This Hour has 22 Minutes”? Both are brilliant at revealing the extreme differences between our 2 countries, but in a light-hearted, generous, kind Canadian way!
Glad to see so many Canadians here!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦
@@shelleyhender8537 Love Rick Mercer, one of his best was when he went to US and asked “Canadian” questions of Americans…..it was hilarious!
@@cheryla7480 Oh so true Cheryl! It’s always a great laugh when they look at the interviewer like a “deer in headlights” - ha ha!🙃 Glad I’m not the only one who gets a kick out of such instances! Have you ever seen Shaun Majumder? He is a comedian from Newfoundland that did multiple shows across the border. He and Rick are good buddies.
Great connecting with you! Hope we get a chance to do so again in the future. Have a great evening!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦
@@shelleyhender8537 No I’ve never heard of Shaun Mejumber, I ‘lol keep an eye out for him.
Hi Tyler, as a Canadian, I really enjoy watching you discover our country! I’m a little surprised the Muskokas weren’t included in that list, as it’s probably the most popular destination for vacation in Canada! You should check it out in some other videos :) cheers
I was waiting and waiting for Cape Breton to come up. It’s truly majestic here on the East coast, and you really nailed it with the friendliest place in Newfoundland. The Fortress of Louisbourg is a very cool spot in Cape Breton, which also has the first lighthouse ever built in North America. If you love a beautiful amazing trip, you MUST visit Cape Breton. The Cabot Trail is amazing and the people here are rich in Scottish and Irish culture. It’s a wonderful place to live, as I’m on an island surrounded by the beautiful ocean❤️🇨🇦
I lost 1000 dollars in cash in my wallet on the George street the night of a festival. And it was returned to me with every single cent in there. Newfoundland forever has my heart
Cape Breton Island is, indeed, a beautiful, history-rich place. It is part of the province of Nova Scotia.
I believe its the first in canada and the third in north america. Its my favourite place to visit back home.
oh yes the east is the best. i miss it out there
I was so surprised that the narrator didn't mention Louisburg. It is amazing and if you are heading over to Cape Breton it is a must visit. This video misses so much.
U.S. and Canada both have beautiful scenery. They are both amazing countries and great neighbors.
As a Canadian, I recently found your channel through my recommended and I absolutely love these videos. The ONE thing I don’t like is how you call yourself an “average American”. An average American wouldn’t take more than 30 seconds to learn about Canada, I can tell you that for certain. 😭
That’s for sure! Agree with you 100%. 🤗
There's actually tons of videos of the drives through the mountains. You don't quite get the sheer brilliance of the views, but you can search up people driving out of Vancouver and up through the northern highways. People started recording tons of them during the covid lockdowns, and it's kinda cool to be able to trail along the actual roads.
Just watched this in St. John’s, Newfoundland! A local commenting. It is a very happy city but we have a couple national parks of our own. Both unique, Terra Nova and Gros Morne. I am a fan of the latter, as I grew up on that side of the island. I hope one day you get to see it for yourself. Just FYI, it is a big island, not to mention the other mainland half of our province, Labrador, a beauty all its own!
I'm from the Quebec City area. I feel privileged to live here: it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it's surrounded by fantastic nature, where you can hike, swim, climb, etc. For most people living in and around Quebec City, all of this happens to be within a 60-minute drive from home.
I recall the first time seeing images of the Rockies. I longed to see them in person. I ended up living in the Rockies for a decade. Amazing, beautiful, humbling. I was in the Crowsnest Pass.
The Pass is a hidden gem! It’s like Banff minus all the people. 😀
@@chrischris9370 It is for sure. :) A few tourists have found it but not many.
Canadian here! We also had to learn the 50 states and capitals (though admittedly, I don't remember many of them now) as well as some world geography and Canadian geography. We also do Canadian and world history (which includes US history). Glad you're taking the time to learn things now and if you have questions, happy to answer if I can!
I'm Canadian 🇨🇦 and I appreciate the video and your experience of our wonderful Country. I live 2 hours from Detroit Michigan in Ontario. I am also 2 hours from Toronto. Perfect place to get to concerts, and alot of bands play here! ❤️
You can access Niagara falls from either side of the border. It essentially sits on the border. A comedy called Canadian bacon is set in Niagara and one of my personal favorites. Downright silly humor, but still worth a movie night.
Personally my dream vacation would be relatively local. A summer on a sailboat exploring the Salish sea. The waters on the landward side of Vancouver island. You really would need a whole summer to do it properly. Granted a ton of patience is a prerequisite for sailing and it's not necessarily for everyone.
One of iconic Canadian comedian John Candy's last films, directed by the famous American satirist and political commentator Michael Moore.
@@stevetournay6103 Agreed. I didn't know the Michael Moore part. I do love learning something new. Thanks much 👍
The Niagara river that empties Lake Erie into Lake Ontario is the border between Canada and The United States. The American side city is Niagara Falls, New York and the Canadian Side is Niagara Falls, Ontario (two separate cities in two separate countries). The "American Falls" is the smaller straight falls on the American side. The "Canadian Falls" is the much larger horseshoe shaped falls on the Canadian side. Niagara Falls, Ontario is very geared to tourists with dozens of attractions and hotels and referred to as "the honeymoon capital of the world".
The U.S. side...not so much.
The movie, Canadian Bacon is a great humorous exploration of all the U.S./Canadian stereotypes! Definitely a well produced tongue in cheek poke at each other! Peace and love from Canada
@@chrisgraham2904 After a couple of days in the mini-Las Vegas of Niagara falls Canada, a stroll through the parks of Niagara falls U.S.A. was a relaxing, calming rejuvenation! Peace and love from Canada