They missed a big one with Canada and Australia, the firefighters. Every year we get news clips of the firefighters heading off to Australia to help out with the brush fires and vice-versa, we see the Australian firefighters coming in to help with our forest fires.
And we have the 'Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement' making it possible for citizens of either country to find safety in the others' consulate when travelling. (this isn't even a thing between America and Canada or UK and Canada.) We may interact more with USA due to geographical location & trade but I would think Canada has a closer bond with the Aussies & Brits as people.
Absolutely! We have opposite fire seasons, so we trade firefighting teams every year. I live in British Columbia, and much of our province burns up every year now. So thankful for the help from the Australian firefighters every summer!
The video failed to mention that the Dutch royal family spent the war in exile in Ottawa. As the queen got pregnant at the time the maternity ward at the hospital was temporarily declared sovereign Dutch territory so that the newborn would automatically have Dutch citizenship. Every year the Dutch send a million tulip bulbs to Ottawa which in bloom become the basis of the annual summer Tulip Fest.
actually the maternity ward at the Ottawa Civic Hospital was not declared Dutch Territory. It was declared international territory so that a newly born baby could retain the right to the Dutch throne. The flag of the Netherlands did fly on Parliament Hill on the Peace Tower the day Margriet was born. ua-cam.com/video/O612zh12NE4/v-deo.html
Don't be so down on Australia Tash, you're number one when it comes to being Canada's friend on the other side of the planet!! Imagine how tight we'd be if you were our neighbours, eh! Cheers!
I think that has kind of always been the case. My brother married a woman in Baltimore and she is a sweetheart, but I have to admit I don't care for most Americans much. Especially tourists.
This Canadian puts Australia at #1! I've visited 3 times and it felt like visiting family. Your fire fighters are heroes who come to help in our fire season and ours go to help you. I've traveled all over and Aussies are my favourite people. Loud, kind, funny and welcoming.
I can understand the close ties between Canada and Japan. Japanese tourists flock to Prince Edward Island because Anne of Green Gables is one of their folk heroes. The author, Lucy Maude Montgomery is included as part of their school curriculum, so they grow up with a deep appreciation of "the Garden of the Gulf". I was working at a trade show in Charlottetown many years ago and became pen pals with a Japanese school teacher. We still correspond.
I understand their ties in a different way. My father in law was PPCLI. In his words, "Canada had nothing to do with dropping those horrible bombs. But I'll tell you what we did do. We were the first ones on the ground to help after it happened." He was there. One of the first to arrive.
@@musqwatrax708 Um, Canada and the UK were the only two countries read into the Manhattan Project. We signed off on it. We had to think hard about it because we recognized it would make the USA THE superpower. Also: “1998. On the 53rd anniversary of the atomic attack, the Dene people organized an effort to send 6 elders to Hiroshima to apologize for their unknowing involvement in the destruction of Hiroshima and to explain that they were unaware of how much pain and damage their ore could possibly cause when they mined it.” Also: there were only three known places in the world at the time that had large enough levels of ore for the Manhattan Project. Russia, Columbia and Canada. Russia wasn’t an option and Columbia was so much further to transport that it was expensive. They did get some of it from there, but it was also Canada who helped process it for use. Not saying we didn’t help afterwards like you said, but our hands weren’t completely clean. So much for “Canada had NOTHING to do with it“ (emphasis mine)🤔
@@catherinetodd5163 Yes they were part of the research making it. They didn't know the states was going to drop it or where. Even the States didn't know they were going to drop it and where. The USS Indianapolis can testify to that. So Grampa PPCLI was correct. "Canada had nothing to do with dropping those horrible bombs." And he was one of the first troops sent to help.
Australia and New Zealand are two places I have always wanted to visit over many places in Europe. I've always fascinated with those two, and I love the accents. Ireland is another one. They remind me of our Newfoundlanders. Probably the friendliest people in Canada. A little story about Germany: My friend, X-Canadian Airborne, took his daughter to Germany for a dance competition attended from countries from all over the world. There were restaurants with signs, "Americans not allowed". He wore his uniform, and in a restaurant he almost had to fight to pay for his meal. They wouldn't let him pay. He had to put money on the table and run. That is the respect the Germans have for Canadian military.
I believe the bond between commonwealth Countries is because we can take the piss out of each other and nobody gets offended, just waiting for the come back and then everybody laughs. We love to bait each other just to see who cries and goes home. We are of the thick skinned, we see the joke, the barb, as it was intended, nothing personal.
Agreed.. but I wouldn't say all the (50+) Commonwealth but certainly a kinship with other Realm nations that we just don't get with Americans.. and it's a bond Americans just don't comprehend.
Us Canadians used to be able to drive over the border to do our favourite activity, Shopping, without documentation. However, since 9-11 we have to have a passport.
To drive across the Canada/U.S. border Canadians need a passport, or a NEXUS, or a SENTRI, or FAST card. Four of Canada's provinces have a special "Enhanced Driver's License" (EDL), which is a combined driver's license and Proof of Citizenship. The EDL requires a special application to acquire beyond the standard driver's license.
Yeah, it was after they lied and said some of the 9/11 terrorists crossed into the USA from Canada. Before that I and others travelled to the USA every other week.
My son and my Daughter who are both living in Quebec and close to the boarder, just use their drivers license and as far as I know have never had a problem.
As a canadian that loves to travel , every time I meet an Aussie we become friends quickly , I like to drink so that’s something Canadians and Australians have in common 😂
The only reason that Australia is not swarming with Canadians is the incredible geographic distance between us. The round trip flight from Toronto to Sydney is between $2,500 and $3,000 per person. Australia remains very strong on my bucket list. 90% of Canada's population is huddled within a hundred miles of the U.S. border and the Atlantic & Pacific southern coastlines. 90% of Australia's population is huddled within a hundred miles of the coastal perimeter. Australia's central Outback and Canada's North have climates and wildlife that are trying to kill you. lol.
For my part, I have ireland ancestors as many québécois does... i absolutely loved this country whilst visiting... and as soon they knew I was from Canada, the bound was there. We were brothers and sisters. And Tash, Irish people came here before both world's wars. They came here to escape the Great Famine around 1840'. Just like several migrated to Australia as well.
I went to Australia when I was 25 from Alberta. Visited Adelaide, Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns. Worked in Adelaide and picked apples in Tasmania. I love your Country! I will definitely try to incorporate ‘fair dinkem’ (spelling??😂) in a conversation this week!
The fact that some Americans will wear a Canadian flag when travelling makes me proud of my home 🇨🇦..I have yet to meet anyone who can do our accent decently though lol
I was on a train in the coffee car with a Texan, a Japanese lady, and an Australian. At the end of the ride they all agreed that I had the strongest accent, the hardest to understand. Me. The Canadian. 😕
Always no. 1 for my wish list to visit was Australia. My father fought in ww2 and was one of the ones that liberated Holland. Went back for a few several years to there we remember celebrations. Brought home a warbride from England my mother obviously lol. My parents helped my mothers family from England as well as a young couple from Australia to immigrate to Canada in the 70s. They brought me a stuffed koala bear that I cherish to this day. Lovely people and made an impact on me. Love your show and can tell your genuine interest. Keep up mate lol.
i'm from south western Ontario. My sister lived in Australia for 10 years. She's a professor and lived in Melbourne and Townsville. She bought her Australian friend here for Christmas one year and we gave her a Matt Sundin hockey jersey from the Toronto Maple Leafs as a Christmas gift. It was 25C here today .
Great video Tash ... been a while since seeing your video's. I knew Australia would make it . We are so much alike . Would be great if the US was over there and you guys were just to our south :) Of course all of us being in the commonwealth, makes us all very close. Great to see you again and take in your reactions.
My father was stationed with the Canadian Infantry during WWII and active in the liberation of the Netherlands. Canadian Veterans returning to the Netherlands since the war will all tell you that; "It is almost impossible for a Canadian to pay for a beer in Holland". When a Canadian asks the Dutch for a recommendation for a restaurant for dinner, they would get invited into someone's house for dinner instead. 1.1 Million Dutch in Canada, who mostly immigrated following the war. When the Nazi's invaded the Netherlands in 1940, Queen Wilhemina and family fled to the U.K. and she later sent her heir, Princess Juliana and her 2 daughters to Canada for safety. In 1943, while still sheltered in Ottawa Canada, the Princess gave birth to her 3rd daughter Princess Margriet. Her place of birth in Ottawa was proclaimed to be temporarily extraterritorial to the Netherlands (Dutch Soil) in order that the new Princess could retain her line of succession to the Royal House of the Netherlands to secure the monarchy.
Having visited 8 of the 10 countries on this list (not yet New Zealand or Japan), I can cofirm that particularly in the UK, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands, I was even more warmly welcomed when it was discovered I was Canadian. Same for the USA but considering they're our neighbour we have a good rivalry going there. Other countries I figured could just as easily be on this list were France and Mexico. As for Australia...it really felt like my Canadian sibling country, through and through. Sure, Canada probably has more in common in day to day life with the UK or USA, but there was something about Australia that just made me feel at home more than any other place outside of the Kingdom of Canadia. We gotta find a time to meet next time I'm in BrisVegas!
I know this sounds old timey, but if you do get to Japan wear an Canadian flag of some sort everyday. It could be a very small stick pin you wear on your hat, collar, lapel, When you go out to restaurants, clubs, etc, without it they will assume you’re American and turn you away. I know it’s a sad thing but it happens.
Hello Tash, I had the privilege of visiting Australia back in 1988 when I was serving in the Canadian Forces, playing in the PPCLI band. We embarked on a three-month tour of your beautiful country as part of the Bicentennial Tattoo, starting in Perth and making our way to Sydney, stopping in every major city along the route. Over those three months, I saw a significant portion of this great country. I was amazed by the sheer number of venomous animals and insects - it was quite astounding! However, the highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the people. The warmth and friendliness of Australians made me feel almost at home. One of the Autralian soldiers introduced me to the works of Kevin “Bloody” Wilson. I’m still not sure if he is a singer or a comedian. But I do know his music is not meant for young ears. I returned from that trip as a true fan of Australia and its people. The only disappointment I feel when I think of Australia is the vast distance that separates us. I've never had the chance to visit the UK, so I can't offer a comparison. However, when it comes to the United States, I personally believe that Australia should have ranked higher on that list. We have so much more in common with you. Long live Australia!
It might be 10 degrees in the early morning (at least where I am in Ottawa), but we have still often been getting 20+ days still. I think it was 24 today. Supposed to feel like like 24 tomorrow, and 26 the next day.
As a Canadian I can confirm before 9-11 we used to be able to cross the U.S border easily with just a birth certificate and some photo i.d if any at all. Post 9-11, not so much. In regards to Canada jokes. Canadians, while we are friendly and polite have a pretty thick skin. People should never mistake a Canadians kindness for weakness. We chose to be polite and kind because that is the right way to treat people. We do however have a low tolerance for injustice's and we are not shy to point one out or act in an aggressive manner to right a wrong if we have to.
The biggest importer to the USA for oil and gas is from Canada. You also get the friends and family rate instead of market rates. The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil rig in North America. Americans bought the rights and patents from Canadians. The light bulb, radio, smartphone, gas masks, telephone were also from Canada. Add in a treatment for Addisons that came from the discoveries with the invention of insulin without which JFK would have never been able to run for president. He had Addisons. Gas street lighting, acetylene manufacturing, pablum, peanut butter, potash, cobalt 64, neurological brain mapping, 45 minute heart valve replacement (co-invention). Minerals and metals and uranium, Oh my! 😉 There’s a lot more than what you mentioned, but I do appreciate the shout out. We do have some really good singers, bands and actors/actresses. I will add writer to the mix and give a shout out to Margaret Attwood (The Handmaids Tale) who is as unshakeably Canadian as a moose.(yes I do know moose exist elsewhere, but…hehe) 🫎 😊✌️
The biggest importer to the USA for oil and gas is from Canada. You also get the friends and family rate instead of market rates. The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil rig in North America. Americans bought the rights and patents from Canadians. The light bulb, radio, smartphone, gas masks, telephone were also from Canada. Add in a treatment for Addisons that came from the discoveries with the invention of insulin without which JFK would have never been able to run for president. He had Addisons. Gas street lighting, acetylene manufacturing, pablum, peanut butter, potash, cobalt 64, neurological brain mapping, 45 minute heart valve replacement (co-invention). Minerals and metals and uranium, Oh my! 😉 There’s a lot more than what you mentioned, but I do appreciate the shout out. We do have some really good singers, bands and actors/actresses. I will add writer to the mix and give a shout out to Margaret Attwood (The Handmaids Tale) who is as unshakeably Canadian as a moose.(yes I do know moose exist elsewhere, but…hehe) 🫎 😊✌️
The biggest importer to the USA for oil and gas is from Canada. You also get the friends and family rate instead of market rates. The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil rig in North America. Americans bought the rights and patents from Canadians.
I'm a Canadian, Aussie Tash, and I strongly suggest that you visit New Orleans, in Louisiana, USA. It's a wonderful step into a world creating its own realm. It's beautiful and musical! US citizens are so proud of their country that they make great hosts, trying to be sure you don't miss a thing in their area. In Canada, don't overlook the maritime provinces in the east, nor the forests and rocky hills of the Canadian Shield through northern Quebec and Ontario. THEN zoom across the flat prairies with their neverending skies and delight in the rocky scenery of Alberta and BC.
Exactly. This is at the heart of the strong ties between Canada and Ireland. Even in French speaking Quebec, there's a significant ties with Ireland. Many Irish orphans were adopted by French Canadians and as the Irish were Catholics (like the F.C.) they tended to "mix".
Your pride in Sydney brought a smile to my face. I really would like to hear more about Australia and the things you love about your home, then just going on and on about Canada. (love, from Canada)
I feel like it must have been a tight race between Australia and The UK (which includes Scotland) because as a Canadian I feel like they are probably the most similar because we're all Commonwealths
Pre 911. I could use my Dene First Nations Treaty card as a passport. Didn’t need any other identification. In fact, pre 911, or pre Bush he n Cheney… they couldn’t refuse my card as “North American Indian” was borderless. Until September 11 2001. Cheers again mate.
In the summer of 1997, I went to both France & England, I was warmly welcomed in both countries. Maybe because I was able to speak the local language in both countries. In France, I went to very remote villages where no one speaks english, but french being my first language, I had many contacts with local people, especially in wine country--git a few opportunities to taste for free and got a few free car rides over there, and a free meal at a farmer's place. (they didn't see foreigners very often in this lost area). I would add both France & Australia to the list. In fact, most of english & french speaking countries. And true for Netherlands, I stopped in '97, on my way to UK, younger generations didn't care much, but old ladies recognized the little flag on my backpack, telling me that they last saw it in WW2.
Growing up in Windsor Ontario just across the river from Detroit, my Drivers license used to be all it would take to enter the U.S. Today I need a Passport, but that's okay because I have no desire to ever enter into the U.S again. Sitting down at a fast food restaurant and have people walk in with rifles on their backs, no thank you.
I agree one hundred percent. I bristled in the video when it was suggested Canada and the US have similar cultures. As far as I am concerned that is a bald faced lie.
I worked a season at a ski hill in Banff and was surprised how many Ausies spent winter in Canada then headed to Australia for winter. But I think it was the fact we could hold our beer as good as they could, gained the most respect. And yes as a Canadian I would love to ride a dirt bike in the outback. And see kangaroos. One other point is Canadians travel, look at a comparison to Americans with passports. Lots of Canadians have seen other countries more than their own. I myself have been very lucky.i served in the Canadian Forces so I’ve got to travel a large portion of Canada, and the world. I’ve been exploring Canada for over fifty years, and there are still many places to see, it takes a lifetime to truly explore Canada.
It's not just after WW2, the Irish have pretty much always been in Canada, I've got Irish family members whose families have been here for hundreds of years. Also we call them "the English" not "Brits", I've never heard the term "Brits" outside of this video, like I know what he's referring to but it's not common.
You hit the nail on the head Tash, does it go both ways? I was surprised and thought France would be there given our french culture. But remember, Americans know nothing about Canada but we know everything about them. We need just a passport to cross and info on where we're going and how long. Shopping across the border is quite a big thing for Canadians. And any taxes we pay in the US is reimbursed by Canada.
Hi Tash, just getting back to watching videos, after a busy summer. Last time I was in the US, I only needed my drivers license at the border. (It was a while ago.😁) Now you need a passport to cross the border, but no extra visas. I can see Germany being up there. I have friends that I made in university here, and have been over several times to visit them. When travelling around the country, the Germans are friendly, but if they find out you are Canadian, they instantly warm up and become even friendlier. (especially in northern Germany) I think that New Zealand and Canada have a special empathy, because we are both smaller population countries, next to a larger one..... that thinks it knows how to do things better. 😄 Just pulling your leg.😂 Cheers from Nova Scotia. 😊 Oh... and yes.... we do call the Poms, Brits.
G'Day Tash! Funny thing about Germans, they love Native culture, they actually have Pow wows. I loved those shots of Australia and all the beautiful beaches. I knew the States would be ahead of Australia mostly because of our diplomatic ties but many of us started out in the States. My Grandmother was a Stevens, her family moved from Gloucestershire to the U.S. in the mid-1600's I believe. She was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota in 1889. If I could travel internationally it would be to Scotland just because of the family history there, small enough place to visit England as well. lol
I love your videos Aussie. There has been a lot of cross migration between the U.S. and Canada. I have family on both sides of the border, as do a lot of other people. I was born in Massachusetts, but have lived most of my life in Canada. Anyway, I hope when you and your family can have a visit here and have and awesome time! I hope I get the chance to visit Australia too.
As a Canadian who lives far north of the Canadian/American border I can say that 10 Celsius is in the middle of cool and warm, where I live it can easily reach -20 Celsius on the average winter.
It’s probably easier asking which countries I don’t want to visit. Australia, Uk and NZ have always been at the top of the list. I’d love to see the Great Barrier Reef or the Blue mountains or outback. I’m also determined to see the southern lights. I grew up always hearing British people called Brits. I’m pretty sure it’s a nod to our friendship in Ww2. You and NZ are always called Aussie and Kiwis.
i just watched where Canadians Are Most loved. i can tell you this we in Canada love Australians, very much. i was not surprised at top 5.# 3 is great. my friend used to say ( we in Canada will win the winter sports and Australians can win the summer sports.)he was joking around, or maybe not? I want to tell you before 911,I would just show my driver's licence and that was it. Now I need a passport. it was just as you described, in your car and over the border. its more difficult now but that ok,I understand the reasons. so thanks for all you do.
Some times Brits are referred to as "Limies". This was due to the old sailing ship days, when Scurvy affected the sailors. The Brits found that Scurvy was caused by Vitamin G deficiency. They would take Limes to ear or drink, and keep the disease at bay..
Before 9/11, the border here (Windsor/Detroit), they'd usually just ask your citizenship and what you were there for and tell you to have a good day. Now you need a passport (or other proper ID) and it can be a huge hassle. I'm a citizen of both countries so it's usually a breeze for me. Especially coming home to Canada!
Must suck to have to file two tax returns every year, that is unless you conned CRA into making you a non resident ? Canada taxes based on residency and the US tax based on citizenship. I say conned because you wrote "Especially coming home to Canada" which means you live and work here most of the year and own or rent a house or apt. and you have both primary and secondary residential ties. Unless the IRS have a waiver like Canada has for visiting Murkins who come up for work. We have what is called a regulation 105 waver and that is used for visiting music, TV and movie stars (Usually filing in Vancouver and Toronto, but really anywhere) as well as sports stars who come up to play Canadian teams so that they do not have to file a Canadian tax return for the money or part of their salary while they were up here working or playing games like hockey or basketball
Wow! Had no idea that we were so wonderful people. I guess I will have to be extra nice to everyone tomorrow and possibly there after. The burden we Canadians must bear I guess. Have a great day.
Crossing from Canada to the US used to be entirely trivial. A group of my friends and I drove though the US, entirely for sport(and it was a silly idea), one girl used a photocopy of her birth certificate to clear border control. That's not how it is today of course.
Yes, pre 9/11 we would go every other week for pizza and wings at Honeys and maybe some shopping. Drive to New York/Atlantic City every few months and sometimes NYE. Frankenmuth at Christmas. Etc Then they lied about some of the terrorists crossing the border from Canada and it has been passports ever since. Bloody liars!
You don't need a Visa to cross into the US as a Canadian, but you do need a passport. My husband and I drive down to Florida each winter, and crossing the border has always been quick and easy. We tend to blend in well in the US, they don't easily recognize that we are from Canada, but when we do say, they are very curious and welcoming. The stereotypes about Americans seems to be true, that they do not know much about other cultures, including ours. But I appreciate them asking questions and being genuinely curious.
Brazil, Germany and Italy surprised me. I expected France to be there and also the Ukraine, since so many Canadians I know are of Ukrainian descent. Nice to know so many places like us. Quirky or not.
I was surprised they didn't mention the army connection. Germans and Canadians train soldiers in each countries. Sometimes for years. We had a base near our town called Shilo. It was common for me growing up seeing Germans.
I cannot speak for all Canadians, but I have always referred to the wonderful people living in Great Britain as being Scots, Welsh, and English. I think referring to them as Brits is a little insulting since they all have different cultures and histories. But, I cannot speak for them since I am a Canadian.
I was a little disappointed that, when showing Sidney, they didn't mention Canada Bay, which is 11 km west of downtown. I walked to it all the way from Central Station and found a historical plaque commemorating the Canadians who arrived there in 1838 (as convicts!)..Ate two meat pies along the way! I think I'd rank both Australia and New Zealand ahead of the U.K. if I were making the list ---- we really are three sisters ---- and also throw in Iceland, which has some very special connections to Canada.
I agree with all these. I will go to countries that are happy to have me. In the last year, I've been to the US, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. I even lived in Germany for a year (when 9-11 happened). And yeah, we used to be able to go to the US with only a drivers license, but now we need a passport.
Love ya. Your number 1 too me. Can't wait finally hopefully go down under now in Feburary, but we are so far away! But so alike, as made our own great big remote world from Britian with out war , so nicey. Guess it has to be is the great US been there a thousand times. Love Chicago, go for there different pizza, omg good. It was nothing to cross the border for lunch. But this list missed Cuba, where all of us go many times a year for holidays. Like hey is the number one Canadian destination ever! Our second home. Again.
Tash, you might want to rethink the 'How I Met Your Mother' montage since many Canadian felt it accurately represented the patronising attitude and air of superiority some US citizens project when they think they know Canada, even though their knowledge is primarily anecdotal. The overwhelming majority of US citizens know nothing about Canada (or any other country) so when they hear the the tropes being repeated over and over about Canada, they assume they accurately reflect their next door neighbour. Canadians have a great sense of humour and can take and give the mickey. However, when it becomes mocking, patronising or debasing, or in the case of the TV show you mentioned, consistently using Canada as the way to get a cheap laugh, then it ceases to be funny. Chimo
We do call it "football" though intertwined with "soccer" depending on who you're talking to. "Toronto FC" means "Toronto Football Club" but sometimes in very general conversation with someone who may not be a footie fan I may say "soccer" to make it clear what I'm talking about. Cricket is not big here though with the huge Indian, Pakistani, and Caribbean crowds here, there is a sizeable expat community of cricket leagues in some major cities - there are cricket leagues that play at the same facility where I play football (soccer) at every week. Otherwise, though broader Canadian culture doesn't pay a lot of attention to cricket.
My family is half American and half Canadian. ..I like My American relatives....but I am fiercely Canadian....so much so that my brother had the national anthem played at his wedding.
What a great idea. God save The King on the way in, Maple Leaf forever on the way out, and o Canad in the central part of the celebration. All parts covered.
Hey Tash, my friend from Sidney, went home in 2018, cost $12000 Can, expensive for us in Canada! 16c here in Fletchers Lake,cloudy early fall day!😀👌👍✌🤘
I'm gonna correct this video. 1. Australia hands down. We are brethren. 2. UK, they are the motherland. 3. USA, we have virtually no cultural ties with them at all, but our economies are intricately intertwined.
As a Canadian I would never think America as number 1, in fact I would have put usa on the end of this list. For reasons i dont want to list. However in my opinion number 1 should have been The Netherlands. But we love them all!
They missed a big one with Canada and Australia, the firefighters. Every year we get news clips of the firefighters heading off to Australia to help out with the brush fires and vice-versa, we see the Australian firefighters coming in to help with our forest fires.
And we have the 'Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement' making it possible for citizens of either country to find safety in the others' consulate when travelling. (this isn't even a thing between America and Canada or UK and Canada.) We may interact more with USA due to geographical location & trade but I would think Canada has a closer bond with the Aussies & Brits as people.
Good call. Even though it's a distance, Australian and Canadian forest fire fighters are absolutely not just coworkers, they're immediately mates.
So grateful for the help, Aussies! ❤
@@stevefrench4139 we help each other out mate and thats great
Absolutely! We have opposite fire seasons, so we trade firefighting teams every year. I live in British Columbia, and much of our province burns up every year now. So thankful for the help from the Australian firefighters every summer!
The video failed to mention that the Dutch royal family spent the war in exile in Ottawa. As the queen got pregnant at the time the maternity ward at the hospital was temporarily declared sovereign Dutch territory so that the newborn would automatically have Dutch citizenship. Every year the Dutch send a million tulip bulbs to Ottawa which in bloom become the basis of the annual summer Tulip Fest.
fair dinkum
And the Dutch city of Zwolle was liberated un one night by ONE lone Canadian soldier : Léo Major.
@@simonrancourt7834 Leo Major is a legend.
@@christophermerlot3366 He's called the French Canadian Rambo
actually the maternity ward at the Ottawa Civic Hospital was not declared Dutch Territory. It was declared international territory so that a newly born baby could retain the right to the Dutch throne. The flag of the Netherlands did fly on Parliament Hill on the Peace Tower the day Margriet was born. ua-cam.com/video/O612zh12NE4/v-deo.html
Don't be so down on Australia Tash, you're number one when it comes to being Canada's friend on the other side of the planet!!
Imagine how tight we'd be if you were our neighbours, eh!
Cheers!
@@petemcfeet28 for sure. Australia would be my 1st pick now.
Every Canadian going to NZ also travels to Australia.
Aussies vibe with Canadians. My brother AND sister moved to the land of Oz and I love it.
I love how you genuinely love our country. Well we love Australia
Canadians love Americans individually however as a whole these days we are somewhat on edge.
I like them a lot better in the US. Tourists can get seriously annoying.
We love Americans, but their politics is getting cringe.
That is so very true. I’m not sure I would feel entirely safe in the states plus most residents don’t know a dang thing about Canada.
I think that has kind of always been the case. My brother married a woman in Baltimore and she is a sweetheart, but I have to admit I don't care for most Americans much. Especially tourists.
This Canadian puts Australia at #1! I've visited 3 times and it felt like visiting family. Your fire fighters are heroes who come to help in our fire season and ours go to help you. I've traveled all over and Aussies are my favourite people. Loud, kind, funny and welcoming.
I can understand the close ties between Canada and Japan. Japanese tourists flock to Prince Edward Island because Anne of Green Gables is one of their folk heroes. The author, Lucy Maude Montgomery is included as part of their school curriculum, so they grow up with a deep appreciation of "the Garden of the Gulf". I was working at a trade show in Charlottetown many years ago and became pen pals with a Japanese school teacher. We still correspond.
I understand their ties in a different way. My father in law was PPCLI. In his words, "Canada had nothing to do with dropping those horrible bombs. But I'll tell you what we did do. We were the first ones on the ground to help after it happened." He was there. One of the first to arrive.
@@musqwatrax708 Um, Canada and the UK were the only two countries read into the Manhattan Project. We signed off on it. We had to think hard about it because we recognized it would make the USA THE superpower.
Also: “1998. On the 53rd anniversary of the atomic attack, the Dene people organized an effort to send 6 elders to Hiroshima to apologize for their unknowing involvement in the destruction of Hiroshima and to explain that they were unaware of how much pain and damage their ore could possibly cause when they mined it.”
Also: there were only three known places in the world at the time that had large enough levels of ore for the Manhattan Project. Russia, Columbia and Canada.
Russia wasn’t an option and Columbia was so much further to transport that it was expensive.
They did get some of it from there, but it was also Canada who helped process it for use.
Not saying we didn’t help afterwards like you said, but our hands weren’t completely clean.
So much for “Canada had NOTHING to do with it“ (emphasis mine)🤔
@@catherinetodd5163 Yes they were part of the research making it. They didn't know the states was going to drop it or where. Even the States didn't know they were going to drop it and where. The USS Indianapolis can testify to that. So Grampa PPCLI was correct. "Canada had nothing to do with dropping those horrible bombs." And he was one of the first troops sent to help.
Australia and New Zealand are two places I have always wanted to visit over many places in Europe. I've always fascinated with those two, and I love the accents. Ireland is another one. They remind me of our Newfoundlanders. Probably the friendliest people in Canada.
A little story about Germany: My friend, X-Canadian Airborne, took his daughter to Germany for a dance competition attended from countries from all over the world. There were restaurants with signs, "Americans not allowed". He wore his uniform, and in a restaurant he almost had to fight to pay for his meal. They wouldn't let him pay. He had to put money on the table and run. That is the respect the Germans have for Canadian military.
I believe the bond between commonwealth Countries is because we can take the piss out of each other and nobody gets offended, just waiting for the come back and then everybody laughs.
We love to bait each other just to see who cries and goes home.
We are of the thick skinned, we see the joke, the barb, as it was intended, nothing personal.
Agreed.. but I wouldn't say all the (50+) Commonwealth but certainly a kinship with other Realm nations that we just don't get with Americans.. and it's a bond Americans just don't comprehend.
Us Canadians used to be able to drive over the border to do our favourite activity, Shopping, without documentation. However, since 9-11 we have to have a passport.
To drive across the Canada/U.S. border Canadians need a passport, or a NEXUS, or a SENTRI, or FAST card. Four of Canada's provinces have a special "Enhanced Driver's License" (EDL), which is a combined driver's license and Proof of Citizenship. The EDL requires a special application to acquire beyond the standard driver's license.
Yeah, it was after they lied and said some of the 9/11 terrorists crossed into the USA from Canada. Before that I and others travelled to the USA every other week.
@@dlemare We Canadians, sorry, English teacher
@@suewhite4821 The obligatory, "sorry" confirms you as Canadian.
My son and my Daughter who are both living in Quebec and close to the boarder, just use their drivers license and as far as I know have never had a problem.
I'm canadian. Would love to visit your country. Aussies are great.
Please do!
As a canadian that loves to travel , every time I meet an Aussie we become friends quickly , I like to drink so that’s something Canadians and Australians have in common 😂
@@pattaccone love to have a molson with you mate 😀😃
@@pattaccone love to have a molson with you mate 😀😃
@@aussietashreacts cheers 🍻
The only reason that Australia is not swarming with Canadians is the incredible geographic distance between us. The round trip flight from Toronto to Sydney is between $2,500 and $3,000 per person. Australia remains very strong on my bucket list.
90% of Canada's population is huddled within a hundred miles of the U.S. border and the Atlantic & Pacific southern coastlines.
90% of Australia's population is huddled within a hundred miles of the coastal perimeter. Australia's central Outback and Canada's North have climates and wildlife that are trying to kill you. lol.
For my part, I have ireland ancestors as many québécois does... i absolutely loved this country whilst visiting... and as soon they knew I was from Canada, the bound was there. We were brothers and sisters.
And Tash, Irish people came here before both world's wars. They came here to escape the Great Famine around 1840'. Just like several migrated to Australia as well.
I went to Australia when I was 25 from Alberta. Visited Adelaide, Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns. Worked in Adelaide and picked apples in Tasmania. I love your Country! I will definitely try to incorporate ‘fair dinkem’ (spelling??😂) in a conversation this week!
The fact that some Americans will wear a Canadian flag when travelling makes me proud of my home 🇨🇦..I have yet to meet anyone who can do our accent decently though lol
I was on a train in the coffee car with a Texan, a Japanese lady, and an Australian. At the end of the ride they all agreed that I had the strongest accent, the hardest to understand. Me. The Canadian. 😕
Ahem...we don't have accents. Except for the East Coast.
Always no. 1 for my wish list to visit was Australia. My father fought in ww2 and was one of the ones that liberated Holland. Went back for a few several years to there we remember celebrations. Brought home a warbride from England my mother obviously lol. My parents helped my mothers family from England as well as a young couple from Australia to immigrate to Canada in the 70s. They brought me a stuffed koala bear that I cherish to this day. Lovely people and made an impact on me. Love your show and can tell your genuine interest. Keep up mate lol.
i'm from south western Ontario. My sister lived in Australia for 10 years. She's a professor and lived in Melbourne and Townsville. She bought her Australian friend here for Christmas one year and we gave her a Matt Sundin hockey jersey from the Toronto Maple Leafs as a Christmas gift. It was 25C here today .
Such a beautiful shot of your home country tash.
Great video Tash ... been a while since seeing your video's. I knew Australia would make it . We are so much alike . Would be great if the US was over there and you guys were just to our south :) Of course all of us being in the commonwealth, makes us all very close. Great to see you again and take in your reactions.
Number one has to be the Netherlands because of World War II
My father was stationed with the Canadian Infantry during WWII and active in the liberation of the Netherlands.
Canadian Veterans returning to the Netherlands since the war will all tell you that; "It is almost impossible for a Canadian to pay for a beer in Holland". When a Canadian asks the Dutch for a recommendation for a restaurant for dinner, they would get invited into someone's house for dinner instead. 1.1 Million Dutch in Canada, who mostly immigrated following the war.
When the Nazi's invaded the Netherlands in 1940, Queen Wilhemina and family fled to the U.K. and she later sent her heir, Princess Juliana and her 2 daughters to Canada for safety. In 1943, while still sheltered in Ottawa Canada, the Princess gave birth to her 3rd daughter Princess Margriet. Her place of birth in Ottawa was proclaimed to be temporarily extraterritorial to the Netherlands (Dutch Soil) in order that the new Princess could retain her line of succession to the Royal House of the Netherlands to secure the monarchy.
Cuba number one where Canadians go! and love.
Having visited 8 of the 10 countries on this list (not yet New Zealand or Japan), I can cofirm that particularly in the UK, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands, I was even more warmly welcomed when it was discovered I was Canadian. Same for the USA but considering they're our neighbour we have a good rivalry going there.
Other countries I figured could just as easily be on this list were France and Mexico.
As for Australia...it really felt like my Canadian sibling country, through and through. Sure, Canada probably has more in common in day to day life with the UK or USA, but there was something about Australia that just made me feel at home more than any other place outside of the Kingdom of Canadia.
We gotta find a time to meet next time I'm in BrisVegas!
I know this sounds old timey, but if you do get to Japan wear an Canadian flag of some sort everyday. It could be a very small stick pin you wear on your hat, collar, lapel, When you go out to restaurants, clubs, etc, without it they will assume you’re American and turn you away. I know it’s a sad thing but it happens.
Hello Tash,
I had the privilege of visiting Australia back in 1988 when I was serving in the Canadian Forces, playing in the PPCLI band. We embarked on a three-month tour of your beautiful country as part of the Bicentennial Tattoo, starting in Perth and making our way to Sydney, stopping in every major city along the route.
Over those three months, I saw a significant portion of this great country. I was amazed by the sheer number of venomous animals and insects - it was quite astounding!
However, the highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the people. The warmth and friendliness of Australians made me feel almost at home. One of the Autralian soldiers introduced me to the works of Kevin “Bloody” Wilson. I’m still not sure if he is a singer or a comedian. But I do know his music is not meant for young ears.
I returned from that trip as a true fan of Australia and its people. The only disappointment I feel when I think of Australia is the vast distance that separates us.
I've never had the chance to visit the UK, so I can't offer a comparison.
However, when it comes to the United States, I personally believe that Australia should have ranked higher on that list. We have so much more in common with you. Long live Australia!
As a Canadian who’s entire family is Brazilian, I can firmly say I did not expect the first entry
Southern Ontario has had a very warm September, highs of 24 -28'c even - quite a bit above average!!
It might be 10 degrees in the early morning (at least where I am in Ottawa), but we have still often been getting 20+ days still. I think it was 24 today. Supposed to feel like like 24 tomorrow, and 26 the next day.
October 8, 20 degrees today in Nanaimo, BC. Forecast is sunny and much of the same for Thanksgiving weekend. Keep it coming...
As a Canadian I can confirm before 9-11 we used to be able to cross the U.S border easily with just a birth certificate and some photo i.d if any at all. Post 9-11, not so much. In regards to Canada jokes. Canadians, while we are friendly and polite have a pretty thick skin. People should never mistake a Canadians kindness for weakness. We chose to be polite and kind because that is the right way to treat people. We do however have a low tolerance for injustice's and we are not shy to point one out or act in an aggressive manner to right a wrong if we have to.
The USA have a lot of appreciation for Canadian Famous Bands, Singers, Actors and Actresses!
They also rely on Canada for Imported Energy and Water
The biggest importer to the USA for oil and gas is from Canada. You also get the friends and family rate instead of market rates.
The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil rig in North America. Americans bought the rights and patents from Canadians.
The light bulb, radio, smartphone, gas masks, telephone were also from Canada.
Add in a treatment for Addisons that came from the discoveries with the invention of insulin without which JFK would have never been able to run for president. He had Addisons.
Gas street lighting, acetylene manufacturing, pablum, peanut butter, potash, cobalt 64, neurological brain mapping, 45 minute heart valve replacement (co-invention). Minerals and metals and uranium, Oh my! 😉
There’s a lot more than what you mentioned, but I do appreciate the shout out. We do have some really good singers, bands and actors/actresses.
I will add writer to the mix and give a shout out to Margaret Attwood (The Handmaids Tale) who is as unshakeably Canadian as a moose.(yes I do know moose exist elsewhere, but…hehe) 🫎 😊✌️
The biggest importer to the USA for oil and gas is from Canada. You also get the friends and family rate instead of market rates.
The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil rig in North America. Americans bought the rights and patents from Canadians.
The light bulb, radio, smartphone, gas masks, telephone were also from Canada.
Add in a treatment for Addisons that came from the discoveries with the invention of insulin without which JFK would have never been able to run for president. He had Addisons.
Gas street lighting, acetylene manufacturing, pablum, peanut butter, potash, cobalt 64, neurological brain mapping, 45 minute heart valve replacement (co-invention). Minerals and metals and uranium, Oh my! 😉
There’s a lot more than what you mentioned, but I do appreciate the shout out. We do have some really good singers, bands and actors/actresses.
I will add writer to the mix and give a shout out to Margaret Attwood (The Handmaids Tale) who is as unshakeably Canadian as a moose.(yes I do know moose exist elsewhere, but…hehe) 🫎 😊✌️
The biggest importer to the USA for oil and gas is from Canada. You also get the friends and family rate instead of market rates.
The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil rig in North America. Americans bought the rights and patents from Canadians.
I'm a Canadian, Aussie Tash, and I strongly suggest that you visit New Orleans, in Louisiana, USA. It's a wonderful step into a world creating its own realm. It's beautiful and musical!
US citizens are so proud of their country that they make great hosts, trying to be sure you don't miss a thing in their area.
In Canada, don't overlook the maritime provinces in the east, nor the forests and rocky hills of the Canadian Shield through northern Quebec and Ontario. THEN zoom across the flat prairies with their neverending skies and delight in the rocky scenery of Alberta and BC.
The potato famine.
Exactly. This is at the heart of the strong ties between Canada and Ireland. Even in French speaking Quebec, there's a significant ties with Ireland. Many Irish orphans were adopted by French Canadians and as the Irish were Catholics (like the F.C.) they tended to "mix".
Your pride in Sydney brought a smile to my face. I really would like to hear more about Australia and the things you love about your home, then just going on and on about Canada. (love, from Canada)
Great Vid !! ~ Thank-you !! All The Very Best to You & Yours !!!
I feel like it must have been a tight race between Australia and The UK (which includes Scotland) because as a Canadian I feel like they are probably the most similar because we're all Commonwealths
The Canadian town that I grew up in has an area called "Cork town" where many Irish emigrants settled.
When I was in the military we shared base with the Americans. And there is video of F18 Canadians with F22 intercepting bombers.
Pre 911. I could use my Dene First Nations Treaty card as a passport. Didn’t need any other identification. In fact, pre 911, or pre Bush he n Cheney… they couldn’t refuse my card as “North American Indian” was borderless. Until September 11 2001. Cheers again mate.
Oh, that’s beauty eh.. yeah, no doubt, no doubt, a new video from Miss Tash… let’s givver bud!! 🍻
In the summer of 1997, I went to both France & England, I was warmly welcomed in both countries. Maybe because I was able to speak the local language in both countries. In France, I went to very remote villages where no one speaks english, but french being my first language, I had many contacts with local people, especially in wine country--git a few opportunities to taste for free and got a few free car rides over there, and a free meal at a farmer's place. (they didn't see foreigners very often in this lost area). I would add both France & Australia to the list. In fact, most of english & french speaking countries. And true for Netherlands, I stopped in '97, on my way to UK, younger generations didn't care much, but old ladies recognized the little flag on my backpack, telling me that they last saw it in WW2.
Growing up in Windsor Ontario just across the river from Detroit, my Drivers license used to be all it would take to enter the U.S.
Today I need a Passport, but that's okay because I have no desire to ever enter into the U.S again.
Sitting down at a fast food restaurant and have people walk in with rifles on their backs, no thank you.
I agree one hundred percent. I bristled in the video when it was suggested Canada and the US have similar cultures. As far as I am concerned that is a bald faced lie.
The other day I said hi to a couple walking by. He said, "How ya goin' mate" in Australian. Now I speak another language.
I worked a season at a ski hill in Banff and was surprised how many Ausies spent winter in Canada then headed to Australia for winter. But I think it was the fact we could hold our beer as good as they could, gained the most respect. And yes as a Canadian I would love to ride a dirt bike in the outback. And see kangaroos. One other point is Canadians travel, look at a comparison to Americans with passports. Lots of Canadians have seen other countries more than their own. I myself have been very lucky.i served in the Canadian Forces so I’ve got to travel a large portion of Canada, and the world. I’ve been exploring Canada for over fifty years, and there are still many places to see, it takes a lifetime to truly explore Canada.
I'm Canadian and my dream is to go to the Netherlands one day
My favourite tv show from Aussie land is sea patrol with the Aussie Royal Navy with Ian Stenlake. I wish I still get it
I'm Canadian and my Aussies our number 1 for me. They abandoned us but we are the real common wealth now 😘
It's not just after WW2, the Irish have pretty much always been in Canada, I've got Irish family members whose families have been here for hundreds of years. Also we call them "the English" not "Brits", I've never heard the term "Brits" outside of this video, like I know what he's referring to but it's not common.
This Canadian would absolutely LOVE to visit Ireland. Mostly because of my lineage
You hit the nail on the head Tash, does it go both ways? I was surprised and thought France would be there given our french culture. But remember, Americans know nothing about Canada but we know everything about them. We need just a passport to cross and info on where we're going and how long. Shopping across the border is quite a big thing for Canadians. And any taxes we pay in the US is reimbursed by Canada.
So many german summer homes here in Nova Scotia Canada. We even have a place called New Germany here
Hi Tash, just getting back to watching videos, after a busy summer. Last time I was in the US, I only needed my drivers license at the border. (It was a while ago.😁) Now you need a passport to cross the border, but no extra visas.
I can see Germany being up there. I have friends that I made in university here, and have been over several times to visit them. When travelling around the country, the Germans are friendly, but if they find out you are Canadian, they instantly warm up and become even friendlier. (especially in northern Germany)
I think that New Zealand and Canada have a special empathy, because we are both smaller population countries, next to a larger one..... that thinks it knows how to do things better. 😄 Just pulling your leg.😂 Cheers from Nova Scotia. 😊
Oh... and yes.... we do call the Poms, Brits.
G'Day Tash! Funny thing about Germans, they love Native culture, they actually have Pow wows. I loved those shots of Australia and all the beautiful beaches. I knew the States would be ahead of Australia mostly because of our diplomatic ties but many of us started out in the States. My Grandmother was a Stevens, her family moved from Gloucestershire to the U.S. in the mid-1600's I believe. She was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota in 1889. If I could travel internationally it would be to Scotland just because of the family history there, small enough place to visit England as well. lol
I love your videos Aussie. There has been a lot of cross migration between the U.S. and Canada. I have family on both sides of the border, as do a lot of other people. I was born in Massachusetts, but have lived most of my life in Canada. Anyway, I hope when you and your family can have a visit here and have and awesome time! I hope I get the chance to visit Australia too.
@@daviddevitt2248 cheers mate
Thefe is so many irish blood here especially in the east Coast of Canada
As a Canadian who lives far north of the Canadian/American border I can say that 10 Celsius is in the middle of cool and warm, where I live it can easily reach -20 Celsius on the average winter.
We hit minus forty and plus forty some years in the Ontario snowbelt.
It’s probably easier asking which countries I don’t want to visit. Australia, Uk and NZ have always been at the top of the list. I’d love to see the Great Barrier Reef or the Blue mountains or outback. I’m also determined to see the southern lights. I grew up always hearing British people called Brits. I’m pretty sure it’s a nod to our friendship in Ww2. You and NZ are always called Aussie and Kiwis.
28 in Winnipeg! 31 with humidity and all week!
300K people visit Ireland each year, probably all from the East Coast, especially Newfoundland.
It's kind of the same here, Tash. It's easier and cheaper for me to fly my family to Cuba or Dominican Republic than it is anywhere else in Canada.
i just watched where Canadians Are Most loved. i can tell you this we in Canada love Australians, very much. i was not surprised at top 5.# 3 is great. my friend used to say ( we in Canada will win the winter sports and Australians can win the summer sports.)he was joking around, or maybe not?
I want to tell you before 911,I would just show my driver's licence and that was it. Now I need a passport. it was just as you described, in your car and over the border. its more difficult now but that ok,I understand the reasons. so thanks for all you do.
Some times Brits are referred to as "Limies".
This was due to the old sailing ship days, when Scurvy affected the sailors.
The Brits found that Scurvy was caused by Vitamin G deficiency.
They would take Limes to ear or drink, and keep the disease at bay..
vitamin c
I love your hockey videos...of course.
Before 9/11, the border here (Windsor/Detroit), they'd usually just ask your citizenship and what you were there for and tell you to have a good day. Now you need a passport (or other proper ID) and it can be a huge hassle. I'm a citizen of both countries so it's usually a breeze for me. Especially coming home to Canada!
Must suck to have to file two tax returns every year, that is unless you conned CRA into making you a non resident ? Canada taxes based on residency and the US tax based on citizenship. I say conned because you wrote "Especially coming home to Canada" which means you live and work here most of the year and own or rent a house or apt. and you have both primary and secondary residential ties. Unless the IRS have a waiver like Canada has for visiting Murkins who come up for work. We have what is called a regulation 105 waver and that is used for visiting music, TV and movie stars (Usually filing in Vancouver and Toronto, but really anywhere) as well as sports stars who come up to play Canadian teams so that they do not have to file a Canadian tax return for the money or part of their salary while they were up here working or playing games like hockey or basketball
Wow! Had no idea that we were so wonderful people. I guess I will have to be extra nice to everyone tomorrow and possibly there after. The burden we Canadians must bear I guess. Have a great day.
As a Canadian citizen, I knew America was going to be number 1.
Back in the 80's we used to camp close to the US border and pop over to by booze we our stores were closed.
Crossing from Canada to the US used to be entirely trivial. A group of my friends and I drove though the US, entirely for sport(and it was a silly idea), one girl used a photocopy of her birth certificate to clear border control. That's not how it is today of course.
Yes, pre 9/11 we would go every other week for pizza and wings at Honeys and maybe some shopping. Drive to New York/Atlantic City every few months and sometimes NYE. Frankenmuth at Christmas. Etc
Then they lied about some of the terrorists crossing the border from Canada and it has been passports ever since. Bloody liars!
You don't need a Visa to cross into the US as a Canadian, but you do need a passport. My husband and I drive down to Florida each winter, and crossing the border has always been quick and easy. We tend to blend in well in the US, they don't easily recognize that we are from Canada, but when we do say, they are very curious and welcoming. The stereotypes about Americans seems to be true, that they do not know much about other cultures, including ours. But I appreciate them asking questions and being genuinely curious.
The eastern parts of Canada were mostly settled by Irish, Scots, and English. I am a 7th generation Canadian of Irish decent.
Most of the developing countries across the world are beautiful!!
thanks aussie tash great video im from nova scotia canada love your videos
Love your T-shirt! You are wearing my hometown hockey team’s shirt! Go Jets, Go!
Hey Tash, being from Nova Scotia ,I Always wanted to see Australia, Have a good friend from Sidney ! 😀👌👍✌🤘
@@stephenpublicover8818 cheers mate
you should go Sydney to Sydney
Brazil, Germany and Italy surprised me. I expected France to be there and also the Ukraine, since so many Canadians I know are of Ukrainian descent. Nice to know so many places like us. Quirky or not.
I was surprised they didn't mention the army connection. Germans and Canadians train soldiers in each countries. Sometimes for years. We had a base near our town called Shilo. It was common for me growing up seeing Germans.
Here's a paradigm I've been tinkering with.
Canada:USA = NZ:Aus
For sports!!
When I was a Teen, I read..A Town Like Alice...I have always wanted to go to Australia..!
I cannot speak for all Canadians, but I have always referred to the wonderful people living in Great Britain as being Scots, Welsh, and English. I think referring to them as Brits is a little insulting since they all have different cultures and histories. But, I cannot speak for them since I am a Canadian.
I was a little disappointed that, when showing Sidney, they didn't mention Canada Bay, which is 11 km west of downtown. I walked to it all the way from Central Station and found a historical plaque commemorating the Canadians who arrived there in 1838 (as convicts!)..Ate two meat pies along the way! I think I'd rank both Australia and New Zealand ahead of the U.K. if I were making the list ---- we really are three sisters ---- and also throw in Iceland, which has some very special connections to Canada.
Its 10 degrees here in Nova Scotia Canada
It's too cold.
I've lived in the US...I have many family members who live in the US. My oldest daughter has dual citizenship.
I agree with all these. I will go to countries that are happy to have me. In the last year, I've been to the US, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. I even lived in Germany for a year (when 9-11 happened). And yeah, we used to be able to go to the US with only a drivers license, but now we need a passport.
Fairdinkum! Everyone who hears this from a Canadian mouth knows exactly where we borrowed it!
Love ya. Your number 1 too me.
Can't wait finally hopefully go down under now in Feburary, but we are so far away!
But so alike, as made our own great big remote world from Britian with out war , so nicey.
Guess it has to be is the great US been there a thousand times. Love Chicago, go for there different pizza, omg good.
It was nothing to cross the border for lunch.
But this list missed Cuba, where all of us go many times a year for holidays. Like hey is the number one Canadian destination ever! Our second home.
Again.
Tash, you might want to rethink the 'How I Met Your Mother' montage since many Canadian felt it accurately represented the patronising attitude and air of superiority some US citizens project when they think they know Canada, even though their knowledge is primarily anecdotal. The overwhelming majority of US citizens know nothing about Canada (or any other country) so when they hear the the tropes being repeated over and over about Canada, they assume they accurately reflect their next door neighbour. Canadians have a great sense of humour and can take and give the mickey. However, when it becomes mocking, patronising or debasing, or in the case of the TV show you mentioned, consistently using Canada as the way to get a cheap laugh, then it ceases to be funny. Chimo
So true.
I love my Aussie friends. Shout out to Hoppers Crossing and Apollo Bay. Best time in my life seeing the great ocean road.
We do call it "football" though intertwined with "soccer" depending on who you're talking to. "Toronto FC" means "Toronto Football Club" but sometimes in very general conversation with someone who may not be a footie fan I may say "soccer" to make it clear what I'm talking about.
Cricket is not big here though with the huge Indian, Pakistani, and Caribbean crowds here, there is a sizeable expat community of cricket leagues in some major cities - there are cricket leagues that play at the same facility where I play football (soccer) at every week. Otherwise, though broader Canadian culture doesn't pay a lot of attention to cricket.
My family is half American and half Canadian. ..I like My American relatives....but I am fiercely Canadian....so much so that my brother had the national anthem played at his wedding.
What a great idea. God save The King on the way in, Maple Leaf forever on the way out, and o Canad in the central part of the celebration. All parts covered.
Italy, Born and raised in Canada from Italian roots
Hey Tash, my friend from Sidney, went home in 2018, cost $12000 Can, expensive for us in Canada! 16c here in Fletchers Lake,cloudy early fall day!😀👌👍✌🤘
LOVE, LOVE YOUR JETS SWEATER.
I'm gonna correct this video. 1. Australia hands down. We are brethren. 2. UK, they are the motherland. 3. USA, we have virtually no cultural ties with them at all, but our economies are intricately intertwined.
We do now! Cricket is becoming huge in Canada!
Again . All my life I've slept with my bat beside my bed although I can't play anymore because of shattered knees.
They left off Cuba. Canadians are very much welcomed there.
Australia is my dream destination . I am from Nova Scotia
42 Million is Canadas population!
A joint task force from Alaska. We are great friends with he US. We share bases together.
Where I am in Ontario it is getting around 10 degrees at night but during the day it is still around 20 degrees.
Love the shirt!!
Canada to Rome flight times depend on where you start from. Vancouver to Rome is about 13 hours whereas Toronto to Rome is about 8 to 9 hours.
As a Canadian I would never think America as number 1, in fact I would have put usa on the end of this list. For reasons i dont want to list. However in my opinion number 1 should have been The Netherlands. But we love them all!