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You should make the trip to Quebec city. You will be amazed how European it feels in the old part. Your prononciation is better than most English speaking Canadian ;)
Les Cantons de l'Est is where I was born and raised. If you're gonna take a day drive up to Canada, that was a very good place to start. Next time, take the extra few hours and drive along the northern shore of the St Lawrence River and visit La Ville de Québec. The Autoroute is on the south shore, and would cut the trip by over an hour, but it's just a boring highway, so don't. The northern shore is among the more beautiful drives in North America. At 400 years old, Québec City is older than either of our countries and is easily THE most beautiful city on the continent. But, go in summer, it looked like Alexa was shivering.
@@joshuaandalexa My parents (who lived in St-Jean sur le Richelieu) went for a 20 minutes USA trip LOL Mom needed blue Jello that was not available in Canada, they stoped at the first little grocery store and came back.
Hi from Quebec ciry. I spent a night à l'auberge de la chocolatière two years ago. Extra cosy, more than the restaurant, not expensive and a fantastic terrace enclosed by the building on one side and cedar trees about 12 foot high on the others. In winter, there is a home made fish & chips kiosk right near the auberge and they are tastefull and extra crispy. But come on, you only dip a part of one toe on two border cities who are mainly english (as are pretty much all border cities in Quebec). Spend a night at the chocolatière and then two hours road to come in Quebec city. There, you will have the real experience in 100% french. Many will understand and answer you in english, you will be welcome.
You are the kind of tourists we like here in Quebec! Nice people who are interested in what makes us different and proud! We're just on the other side of the border, but you could see instantly that we have a different culture and language than you, and you not only respected that, but even enjoyed it! Come back any time! Maybe you'd like to try some of our traditional dishes, such poutine? Come to a summer festival to hear our French musicians and partake in the festive ambiance?
@@12monkies123 What are you talking about? Quebec is very welcoming to tourism! That sector represented 354 471 jobs in the province in 2022 according to Statistics Canada. Our bigger cities like Montreal and Quebec are very attractive internationally, while many of our small, remote towns rely heavily on tourism in their picturesque setting to survive. We love tourists! That doesn't mean that we like being disrespected by self-entitled and gauche tourists. Just behave yourself and you'll be greeted with open arms!
@@princevesperal I’ve been to Quebec thanks, they’re rude when you call them or in person 🤷♂️Welcoming tourism in advertising vs. Locals being rude to tourists is totally different. Look at France lol must be a Franco thing.
I second that ! The laurentians like Saint-Sauveur, Mont-tremblant, Labelle (which is my last name lol) has one of the most beautiful scenery in the province
Stanstead. The Eastern Townships were at one time predominantly English speaking as land was given to UEL to settle. Over time the English left, the area reverting to French. There are about 20 or so pockets of English speaking communities remaining.
@@FilQc I’m not lol, Quebec is a beautiful province and I like visiting but I don’t mind if they separate. I think the most who will care are the Franco-Ontarians and Acadians because they’ll be even more a minority. In the West where I live it’s not so much an issue.
You should come to Montreal, the canadian capital of culture, architecture, history, design , fashion , high technology , festivals and nest food and night life in Canada . Montreal is a european style city, a mix of London, Paris and New York .. We love nice americans like you ..
@@xaviermuloin4174Yeah but Québec has been the cultural and progressive force in this country for a long time. When a canadian movie has international success, it’a most likely a Québécois movie. Politically, Québec had a Charter of rights and freedoms before the RoC. We have lots of public services…
@@12monkies123 Some Quebecers think that Quebec is its own nation. Two referendums later Quebec remains the largest province in Canada. My first twenty years were in Quebec and I still call it home even though I don't live there anymore.
1:43 It’s a centuries old system based on agriculture and practical measurements. Technically used by most people (but everyone had their own foot, gallon etc. Feet - self explanatory Acre - The average distance of a days work for an Ox to plough a field. Fluid ounce - when there is enough water to weigh an ounce Thinks of that sort. The metric system was invented by the French right after the revolution 1790s and it just got popular. Quebec was the most resistant to the change. Just talk to Canadians and you’ll see how we use measurements. You might even see it on customizable signs. Do your speedometres not convert? Liberia and Myanmar still use the old system so you’re not alone and some other countries use traditional units in certain circumstances whilst being a metric country still. Metric units for some reason don’t sound good in songs. Places like Palau and Bahamas use metric system or both as well. But use Fahrenheit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland use English Units for road signs. Have metric only signs is technically illegal but 1 exists that I know of. Petroleum is sold by the litre like Canada but fuel economy is measured in in miles per gallon. In Canada it’s measured by Liters per 100 kilometers. Not all countries do it like that though. Canadian Gas stations that sell by the gallon are as rare as selling it by the liter in the states. In 1842 is memory serves it could be 1824. 48 or 66 years after American independence the Brit’s changed 16 liquid ounces a pint to 20 liq oz/pt There fore 4uk quarts to make a gallon is 5us quarts. Canada followed suit however in the 60s and 70s the final days before centigrade and metrification, things like Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola bottles would display as 16 OZ (1 PT) probably because it’s American made?????? But still the gallon was different
Lived in Sherbrooke all my life. I spent countless afternoons reading on the shores of Lac Massawippi (this is the lake in North Hatley). You actually visited this town at the best time: when it's not jam-packed with tourists (would have been great with a little bit of sun though). I absolutely love the Eastern Townships (Canton-de-l'Est) and know it like the back of my hand. There are many hidden gems, away from tourists (still). It's a really specific place in Québec that you will not find anywhere else. And you will not find it in the rest of Canada either. A mix of english colonial scenery, architecture and history (this is the only place in Québec where the land is divided in townships) with specific french atmosphere. If you go anywhere in Québec outside of the Eastern Township (in rural areas), you're in for more changes in the scenery. Montréal is way overrated. There are great places in Montréal, but a lot of people there are just... Especially since Covid, there is a strong opinion between many people at least here in the region that Montrealers just think they "own the place" wherever they go - I'm guessing this is shared amongst many elsewhere also. The best places outside of the Eastern Townships (for me) would be l'Isle-aux-Coudres and the northern parts of Charlevoix (Rivière-Malbaie). It feels like you're in Norway up there. I wish I could add l'Île d'Anticosti and the Kuururjuaq national park to this list.
I live in the Eastern Townships, I'm Quebecer! Been to North Hatley too, yes French is the only official language of the place, some of us like me are bilingual though elderly people do not speak the language. I have been to this chocolaterie! You pronounce "shock-o-lah-tuh-ree". We rented a pedalo and strolled on the lake.
I don't think that Canadians are particularly nice, it's just that there's too many assholes in US 🙂 But I must say you guys looked like nice people! Thanks for visiting!
That’s true. I find Americans much friendlier . Americans think we’re nice in because we’re more chill, timid understated and cute . That’s a condescending view but whatever.
@@hirsch4155 not false but america have middle problem acceptation the others languages in america majoritary , america need decrease monolinguism and open the door the others languages , its big mission of america to enrichir the country and prouved america is not unilingual country and country hate the others languages
Thanks for your video--nice visit, but you should stay longer next time, and maybe visit the bigger cities, Montreal & Québec City. We will welcome you the same way, even in biggeer cities. Have a nice day, both of you.
When I cycle toured through the small towns along old highway on the south shore of the St Lawrence it was one of the nicest places I've ever been, both the land and the people. If I spoke French with any fluency I probably would have moved there.
You could still move here, we are enjoying english speaking people who tries to speak french and help them, and you can live in english in Québec while slowly getting to speak french, lots of us are bilingual to some degree...:)
@@theadvocate4698 I was pulled over at the St Croix Cathedral, working on my derailer, and a van stopped to offer me a ride to a local bike mechanic. A guy from Montreal translated for me at the bike shop and I tried to pay him but he wouldn't take my money. Just one of the typical acts of kindness I had on that stretch of road that wouldn't have happened in many of other places in Canada.
The towns in the eastern townships were mostly founded by British loyalists who fought against the Americans during the Revolutionary war. They were forced out of the USA and had to relocate to the Province of Québec. The crown gave them lands between the border and Montreal and they started up from scratch, having lost everything. The townships are beautiful. My wife my sons and I went zip lining and tree climbing in Stanstead many years ago. We also went to North Hatley one summer day for a picnic. There was a band in the town gazeebo giving a free concert. Afterwards we went peddle boating on the lake. We had better weather both days than you did.
I wonder whether Quebecois cross the border into the USA and say ' it feels like stepping into Europe .... everything is in English just like England? ''They have sandwiches ..... takes me right back to London ...... where sandwiches come from!'
Haha! The Québécois are already living in the Canadian province that feels the most like Europe! And lots of English speaking Canadians live in Quebec, too! ( with their English Canadian sandwiches!) If you want to experience an authentic English afternoon tea with scones, jam and cream, cakes and delicate sandwiches , I suggest heading to Victoria, British Colunbia to take tea at the Empress Hotel. And, just a friendly tip...in French, when an e or and i follow the letter g in a word, the g is pronounced softer as in the word " range", not hard as in the word " goat".
@@dorisbetts3012 As a European (UK) who's now lived in Canada for 40 years I don't find Quebec any more European than other provinces (lived in Montreal for 2 years). French and English are both European languages and one isn't more European than the other. I also find it odd that people say Montreal feels European due to French colonial architecture yet they don't say Boston feels European due to English colonial architecture. To me, Montreal is a quintessential North American city. Culture, way of life, post WW2 building stock, etc is very North American That's a great thing imo. The only difference is that its primary influence 1750-1920 was France instead of England. Thanks for the tip regarding Victoria, although if I visited my interest would be in experiencing Canadian West Coast culture.
As a french, when I go to England, It immediately reminds me the feelings of north America... there obviously are connections. The red brick architecture, the types of windows, the foods, the nplace names, lots of habits of english speaking America come from England... Last time I visited London I was saying to myself, that’s great to have a place just across the channel (40 km wide) that feel culturally as foreign as going to the US,
Well, in English, "European" often means "Continental". Although Quebec is definitely North-American, it's distinct French heritage, language and culture are very apparent for American visitors. And yes, I believe Boston must feel quite "European" in the broad sense to someone visiting from, say, California.
Canadian border patrol are da best ! For us canadian citizen it goes : He: hi how you doin? Me : Im really glad to come home, heres my passport. He : thanks, alright anything to declare ? (Means did you buy things that you might need to pay canadian taxes on damnit !) Me : nope, again, just glad to be home ! He : well welcome back and have a good one. Me :
You guys are welcomed back anytime to give us your hard earned american money mwha ha ha Seriously, you guys seem great and you would love a longer stay, believe me
hi! love your video and it's fun to know how you see us! but you should know that the metric system is the system that the whole world has adopted! only the UNITED STATES kept the imperial system and refused to conform to it.
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Québec is not Canada😂 You'll know if you live here
You should visit Sherbrooke, it is a 20 minute drive from North Hatley and much bigger with lots of things to experience! An english side in Lennox and a french one in Sherbrooke, i'm sure you would love it! And Magog is lovely too!
You went to the wrong province to determine whether or not Canadians are nice. Too many arrogant people here in Quebec, speaking from personal experience.
Your french is really not that bad! Your pronunciation is not perfect but it takes a little practice. XD ~ Otherwise, thank you for coming to visit a small piece of our country. We like that!
Just to let you know. It's forbidden to hold a cellphone and drive here in Québec. Next time, Alexa should film. Not sure you would find us so nice if you get a ticket.
hi from montreal ! i see that this video was uploaded sixmonths ago - but those videos are from fall right ? anyways you should come back in july ! - was also funny seeing you cross the border, i just did that a week ago 😊 also - just fyi - eastern townships are actually a pretty english area in rural quebec lol.
What's funny in this video, I feel exactly the same when I cross the border going to the USA. I am super excited and love traveling in your country. Tourist places and bakery shops are usually not cheap $$$, as a tourist, we know we pay a little bit more but it is fun!
@@joshuaandalexa Canadian border patrol, they just want to know if you are smuggling cigarettes or alcohol. US border patrol, I feel like I am talking to an Army Drill Sargeant. I usually give them my Passport before he asks me a single question. Then they ask me the same questions years after years. Where do you live, Where are you going, Why, Did you bring more than $10 000. I don't think I have seen them laugh once. If I go to Plattsburgh for 3 hours and come back and tell the CBP I didn't buy anything, I am pretty sure they will ask me to pull over to check for things I could have bought. Always tell the truth.
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@@joshuaandalexa please molson is a joke lol there is hundred of independent beer crafter or artisanal spirit seller in Quebec molson= coors light/budweiser
Let me plan your next trip ; first, sleep at the hotel Le Concorde you will have a great view of the city for cheap, at the top of the building you will find the great restaurant called Ciel Bistro-Bar the whole restaurant spins slowly 360 degrees, then walk to old Quebec, only 15min away, see the old fortifications like, La Citadelle, the Château Frontenac is also very close.
@@joshuaandalexa The fortifications are authentic from 1690, many sites are within walking distance. The Concorde is on Grande Allée street the most vibrant street in Quebec City, ask for a view of Grande Allée it should be around 100$ USD. The restaurant is upper end 130$-170$ USD for two, in any case look for the highest rated most expensive restaurants I find that they are worth it if you want something new and interesting. Sometime there are free outdoor shows directly on the street, if not, there's the Dagobert nightclub, it's very popular and has a crazy ambiance if you like a big party with electronic music.
@@joshuaandalexa Personally I might recommend the Concorde for the rotating restaurant at the top (for the view mostly), but the hotel itself has really gone downhill in the last decade; it's pretty dated at this point, and not in a good way. There are quite a few nicer hotels in the same price range with a lot more flair and charm, some of them right in the Old City! As I recall there's at least 4-5 of them on Ste. Geneviève street alone, right next to Château Frontenac. ;)
@mrritz8349 For real. I've been many times to British Columbia as I have family up there and the people are always so angry and self-centered. They'll find the most ridiculous excuse to be rude, and it's so obvious they hate Americans. IDK why everyone says Canadians are polite and friendly.
@@mrritz8349Not true. The prairies have really friendly people. It’s true all eastern Canadians are more sociable but Quebecers often have a chip on their shoulder and maritimers are a bit psycho and passive aggressive because of all the drinking they do.
The problem when you come to Quebec is that the language barrier can be a bit painful. We are delighted to welcome Americans, but not everyone knows how to speak English, or only has a basic understanding. However, once you form a friendship with a Quebecer, it's a whole different story, and that's where the magic happens. If you only visit the countryside, you will undoubtedly see beautiful things, but the people might be a bit more introverted, just like in your home country. It's similar to when you go to Mexico - some expression can help you forge connections with the locals. When I see people like you, I am really happy to see that there are curious Americans who are eager to live new experiences. :D P.S. I live close to the place you visited, Stanstead and Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley. There are still treasures you haven't seen yet.
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You should make the trip to Quebec city. You will be amazed how European it feels in the old part. Your prononciation is better than most English speaking Canadian ;)
Merci beaucoup!! 🙏🏼
Just from the pictures, Québec City reminds us of Luxembourg. It looks beautiful. We’ll definitely be back to Quebéc! 😄
Quebec City is one of the most amazing places I've ever been
best city in Canada atm (vancover/toronto too expensive and montreal is falling apart literally)
@@soyentak5076 Montreal is the best city very well kept ... you are so ignorant
Jeez if you HAVE to recommend sh/t please don’t spoil
Les Cantons de l'Est is where I was born and raised. If you're gonna take a day drive up to Canada, that was a very good place to start. Next time, take the extra few hours and drive along the northern shore of the St Lawrence River and visit La Ville de Québec. The Autoroute is on the south shore, and would cut the trip by over an hour, but it's just a boring highway, so don't. The northern shore is among the more beautiful drives in North America. At 400 years old, Québec City is older than either of our countries and is easily THE most beautiful city on the continent.
But, go in summer, it looked like Alexa was shivering.
Actually your french prononciation is not bad at all ! Vous êtes les bienvenue quand vous voulez !
Je partage ton avis, la majorité des anglos à Montréal ne prononcent pas aussi bien :) And of course such friendly visitors are more than welcome
Merci beaucoup!! Nous reviendrons! 😊
@@joshuaandalexa My parents (who lived in St-Jean sur le Richelieu) went for a 20 minutes USA trip LOL Mom needed blue Jello that was not available in Canada, they stoped at the first little grocery store and came back.
@@pierrel5591 that’s hilarious! 😂 They didn’t miss much in that area haha
@@joshuaandalexa Please make many more videos when you come to Montreal !!!
thank you for visiting us!!your bonjour at the beginning was perfect!!!and the legerement salées was hilarious!!!
Yout first bonjour at 1:20 was just perfect! Thats the accent!
Hi from Quebec ciry. I spent a night à l'auberge de la chocolatière two years ago. Extra cosy, more than the restaurant, not expensive and a fantastic terrace enclosed by the building on one side and cedar trees about 12 foot high on the others. In winter, there is a home made fish & chips kiosk right near the auberge and they are tastefull and extra crispy.
But come on, you only dip a part of one toe on two border cities who are mainly english (as are pretty much all border cities in Quebec). Spend a night at the chocolatière and then two hours road to come in Quebec city. There, you will have the real experience in 100% french. Many will understand and answer you in english, you will be welcome.
Quebec, j'arrive !!! ❤
You are the kind of tourists we like here in Quebec! Nice people who are interested in what makes us different and proud! We're just on the other side of the border, but you could see instantly that we have a different culture and language than you, and you not only respected that, but even enjoyed it! Come back any time! Maybe you'd like to try some of our traditional dishes, such poutine? Come to a summer festival to hear our French musicians and partake in the festive ambiance?
The Quebecois hate tourists what are you even talking about?
@@12monkies123What ? 😂
@@12monkies123 What are you talking about? Quebec is very welcoming to tourism! That sector represented 354 471 jobs in the province in 2022 according to Statistics Canada. Our bigger cities like Montreal and Quebec are very attractive internationally, while many of our small, remote towns rely heavily on tourism in their picturesque setting to survive. We love tourists! That doesn't mean that we like being disrespected by self-entitled and gauche tourists. Just behave yourself and you'll be greeted with open arms!
@@princevesperal I’ve been to Quebec thanks, they’re rude when you call them or in person 🤷♂️Welcoming tourism in advertising vs. Locals being rude to tourists is totally different. Look at France lol must be a Franco thing.
@@12monkies123 Did it ever occur to you that if people are systematically rude with you, the problem might be... you? 🤷🏻♂️
Positive people are welcomed any time ! ❤
You guys are so adorable.I live in the Eastern Townships and woke up this morning to a -42 celcius. You didn't experience cold!!
WOW 😮 we can’t even imagine that
@@joshuaandalexa it's going to be a degree or two above freezing on Sunday, shorts and T-shirts weather for some of us.
@@scotti.6433 why dafuq u lyyyyyin
Cantons de l'Est!
To be fair, your first bonjour was pretty accurate, maybe just a little enthusiastic, but who could blame you ? 😄
Hahaha thank you 😂
On your next trip to the province of Quebec if you love forest/lakes/mountains please visit the Laurentians regions
Bonne journée à vous
I second that ! The laurentians like Saint-Sauveur, Mont-tremblant, Labelle (which is my last name lol) has one of the most beautiful scenery in the province
Welcome to canada..🎉
Love the country hate our politics...😢
Stanstead. The Eastern Townships were at one time predominantly English speaking as land was given to UEL to settle. Over time the English left, the area reverting to French. There are about 20 or so pockets of English speaking communities remaining.
And french people were present in all the valley of the Mississipi down to Louisisana in the 18th century… what's your point?
Quebecois are not Canadians! How many times do people will have to say it!!!! We're not similar!
Fine, then leave Canada and stand up on your own for once , what’s the matter you’re scared to be independent ?
@@hirsch4155 We're not scared, it's Canada who is scared to lose us
@@FilQc I’m not lol, Quebec is a beautiful province and I like visiting but I don’t mind if they separate. I think the most who will care are the Franco-Ontarians and Acadians because they’ll be even more a minority. In the West where I live it’s not so much an issue.
The stop panel should say “Arrêt Stop” because only in Quebec those signs are bilingual.
Blessings to my screen for being graced with such high-quality and entertaining content.
You should come to Montreal, the canadian capital of culture, architecture, history, design , fashion , high technology , festivals and nest food and night life in Canada . Montreal is a european style city, a mix of London, Paris and New York .. We love nice americans like you ..
We actually have a good friend studying in Montreal, so we definitely want to make it up there soon. 😊
Québécois capital of culture, architecture and history, not as much the Canadian one. Canadian culture and Québécois culture is pretty different.
@@xaviermuloin4174 Wait a minute... there is culture in the rest of Canada!? 🤔
@@princevesperal Y'a les premières nations, sinon bof
@@xaviermuloin4174Yeah but Québec has been the cultural and progressive force in this country for a long time. When a canadian movie has international success, it’a most likely a Québécois movie. Politically, Québec had a Charter of rights and freedoms before the RoC. We have lots of public services…
You guys are great. Canadians and Quebecois don't feel that they exist on the map which is why we're so appreciative when you come here to visit!
Thank you. 😊 We cannot wait to come back!
Quebec thinks that’s it’s its own nation, so technically they didn’t come to Canada. Speak for yourself.
@@12monkies123 Some Quebecers think that Quebec is its own nation.
Two referendums later Quebec remains the largest province in Canada. My first twenty years were in Quebec and I still call it home even though I don't live there anymore.
@@iancanuckistan2244 technically it’s been declared a “nation within a nation” , officially anyway
@@12monkies123 If it wouldn't be for Quebec there wouldn't be a Canada, learn your history.
Im from Québec and i can tell you your accent is pretty spot on!!!! love it
Ahhh thank you 😆
We’d love to come to Québec City! Will let you know if we can make it happen!
For the highway speed! it says 100kmh but, everyone goes around 115kmh. Cops won't stop you unless you go over 120kmh!
Bonjour.
We would try to respond, but that's the extent of our French 🤣
@@joshuaandalexa Hello.
Thank you for visiting Canada glad you had fun. As a home sick Canadian living abroad thanks. Come back.
We can’t wait to go back!!
??? The Eastern Townships look just like Vermont...
1:43 It’s a centuries old system based on agriculture and practical measurements. Technically used by most people (but everyone had their own foot, gallon etc.
Feet - self explanatory
Acre - The average distance of a days work for an Ox to plough
a field.
Fluid ounce - when there is enough water to weigh an ounce
Thinks of that sort.
The metric system was invented by the French right after the revolution 1790s and it just got popular.
Quebec was the most resistant to the change. Just talk to Canadians and you’ll see how we use measurements. You might even see it on customizable signs.
Do your speedometres not convert?
Liberia and Myanmar still use the old system so you’re not alone and some other countries use traditional units in certain circumstances whilst being a metric country still. Metric units for some reason don’t sound good in songs.
Places like Palau and Bahamas use metric system or both as well. But use Fahrenheit
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland use English Units for road signs. Have metric only signs is technically illegal but 1 exists that I know of.
Petroleum is sold by the litre like Canada but fuel economy is measured in in miles per gallon. In Canada it’s measured by Liters per 100 kilometers. Not all countries do it like that though.
Canadian Gas stations that sell by the gallon are as rare as selling it by the liter in the states.
In 1842 is memory serves it could be 1824. 48 or 66 years after American independence the Brit’s changed 16 liquid ounces a pint to 20 liq oz/pt
There fore 4uk quarts to make a gallon is 5us quarts.
Canada followed suit however in the 60s and 70s the final days before centigrade and metrification, things like Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola bottles would display as 16 OZ (1 PT) probably because it’s American made?????? But still the gallon was different
Québec is Québec... not Canada
Lived in Sherbrooke all my life. I spent countless afternoons reading on the shores of Lac Massawippi (this is the lake in North Hatley). You actually visited this town at the best time: when it's not jam-packed with tourists (would have been great with a little bit of sun though). I absolutely love the Eastern Townships (Canton-de-l'Est) and know it like the back of my hand. There are many hidden gems, away from tourists (still). It's a really specific place in Québec that you will not find anywhere else. And you will not find it in the rest of Canada either. A mix of english colonial scenery, architecture and history (this is the only place in Québec where the land is divided in townships) with specific french atmosphere. If you go anywhere in Québec outside of the Eastern Township (in rural areas), you're in for more changes in the scenery. Montréal is way overrated. There are great places in Montréal, but a lot of people there are just... Especially since Covid, there is a strong opinion between many people at least here in the region that Montrealers just think they "own the place" wherever they go - I'm guessing this is shared amongst many elsewhere also. The best places outside of the Eastern Townships (for me) would be l'Isle-aux-Coudres and the northern parts of Charlevoix (Rivière-Malbaie). It feels like you're in Norway up there. I wish I could add l'Île d'Anticosti and the Kuururjuaq national park to this list.
You guys missed Hovey Manor in North Hatley.
I live in the Eastern Townships, I'm Quebecer! Been to North Hatley too, yes French is the only official language of the place, some of us like me are bilingual though elderly people do not speak the language. I have been to this chocolaterie! You pronounce "shock-o-lah-tuh-ree". We rented a pedalo and strolled on the lake.
I don't think that Canadians are particularly nice, it's just that there's too many assholes in US 🙂 But I must say you guys looked like nice people! Thanks for visiting!
That’s true. I find Americans much friendlier . Americans think we’re nice in because we’re more chill, timid understated and cute . That’s a condescending view but whatever.
@@hirsch4155 not false but america have middle problem acceptation the others languages in america majoritary , america need decrease monolinguism and open the door the others languages , its big mission of america to enrichir the country and prouved america is not unilingual country and country hate the others languages
Your M&M's are actually like our Smarties which are older! LOL!
Lots of English in eastern townships
You are so cute.
Welcome to Québec.
Vous êtes tellement cute
Bienvenue au Québec.
🤗🌹👍❤️
Wow you guys seems so nice too ! It's easy being nice to people who are as happy as you ! Come back anytime 😌
6:00 we have M&Ms too did you notice?
Your smarties we call rockets if you didn’t see.
6:05 I- don’t agree. where did you read that?
So I gather the US customs guy wasn't as cheerful as the Canadian one?
Exactly! He just wanted to get us through. 😅
Contente que vous ayez aimés Québec :) glad you liked Québec
Thanks for your video--nice visit, but you should stay longer next time, and maybe visit the bigger cities, Montreal & Québec City. We will welcome you the same way, even in biggeer cities. Have a nice day, both of you.
You should go to my hometown Quebec city, so european, so beautiful!
We'd love to! We can't wait to visit in the future!!
When I cycle toured through the small towns along old highway on the south shore of the St Lawrence it was one of the nicest places I've ever been, both the land and the people. If I spoke French with any fluency I probably would have moved there.
You could still move here, we are enjoying english speaking people who tries to speak french and help them, and you can live in english in Québec while slowly getting to speak french, lots of us are bilingual to some degree...:)
@@theadvocate4698 I was pulled over at the St Croix Cathedral, working on my derailer, and a van stopped to offer me a ride to a local bike mechanic. A guy from Montreal translated for me at the bike shop and I tried to pay him but he wouldn't take my money. Just one of the typical acts of kindness I had on that stretch of road that wouldn't have happened in many of other places in Canada.
The joy of this video is next level. Come to Québec city next trip!
The towns in the eastern townships were mostly founded by British loyalists who fought against the Americans during the Revolutionary war. They were forced out of the USA and had to relocate to the Province of Québec. The crown gave them lands between the border and Montreal and they started up from scratch, having lost everything.
The townships are beautiful. My wife my sons and I went zip lining and tree climbing in Stanstead many years ago. We also went to North Hatley one summer day for a picnic. There was a band in the town gazeebo giving a free concert. Afterwards we went peddle boating on the lake. We had better weather both days than you did.
I wonder whether Quebecois cross the border into the USA and say ' it feels like stepping into Europe .... everything is in English just like England? ''They have sandwiches ..... takes me right back to London ...... where sandwiches come from!'
Hahaha… a good thought 😂
Haha! The Québécois are already living in the Canadian province that feels the most like Europe! And lots of English speaking Canadians live in Quebec, too! ( with their English Canadian sandwiches!) If you want to experience an authentic English afternoon tea with scones, jam and cream, cakes and delicate sandwiches , I suggest heading to Victoria, British Colunbia to take tea at the Empress Hotel. And, just a friendly tip...in French, when an e or and i follow the letter g in a word, the g is pronounced softer as in the word " range", not hard as in the word " goat".
@@dorisbetts3012 As a European (UK) who's now lived in Canada for 40 years I don't find Quebec any more European than other provinces (lived in Montreal for 2 years). French and English are both European languages and one isn't more European than the other. I also find it odd that people say Montreal feels European due to French colonial architecture yet they don't say Boston feels European due to English colonial architecture. To me, Montreal is a quintessential North American city. Culture, way of life, post WW2 building stock, etc is very North American That's a great thing imo. The only difference is that its primary influence 1750-1920 was France instead of England. Thanks for the tip regarding Victoria, although if I visited my interest would be in experiencing Canadian West Coast culture.
As a french, when I go to England, It immediately reminds me the feelings of north America... there obviously are connections. The red brick architecture, the types of windows, the foods, the nplace names, lots of habits of english speaking America come from England...
Last time I visited London I was saying to myself, that’s great to have a place just across the channel (40 km wide) that feel culturally as foreign as going to the US,
Well, in English, "European" often means "Continental". Although Quebec is definitely North-American, it's distinct French heritage, language and culture are very apparent for American visitors. And yes, I believe Boston must feel quite "European" in the broad sense to someone visiting from, say, California.
You really did have a short trip. Barely scratched the surface. Glad you had a good time.
That’s the truth! We can’t wait to come back
Canadian border patrol are da best ! For us canadian citizen it goes :
He: hi how you doin?
Me : Im really glad to come home, heres my passport.
He : thanks, alright anything to declare ? (Means did you buy things that you might need to pay canadian taxes on damnit !)
Me : nope, again, just glad to be home !
He : well welcome back and have a good one.
Me :
Haha, that’s awesome! They are so nice 😆
@@joshuaandalexa especially when compared to US border agents... god damnit they truly go out of their way to feel menacing.
You guys are welcomed back anytime to give us your hard earned american money mwha ha ha Seriously, you guys seem great and you would love a longer stay, believe me
Hard earned American money 😂 haha
Thank you! We’re coming back for sure!!
Bienvenue au .....Québec
You are typically Usanians in your reactions.
Haha what does that mean?
Cute video. Love short road trips too. North Hatley is busier in the summer. You must stay longer next time! 😊
We’d love to go back and stay longer!! 😄
Less go my boy roger lui y connait le vrai quebec
"Le grement salé" 🤣🤣🤣
"Québec", not "QWebec". Other than that, nice video.
Bienvenue chez nous!
Merci!! 😊
In the word Arrêt the t is silent. Like many final consonnants.
I dont know if I understood correctly (probably not)
... there's no chocolatine in USA?!!?!? 😱
Joshua.Thank you. profeessional - see ya!,
Thanks Eugene! Love your channel 👊🏼
hi! love your video and it's fun to know how you see us! but you should know that the metric system is the system that the whole world has adopted! only the UNITED STATES kept the imperial system and refused to conform to it.
Québec is not Canada😂 You'll know if you live here
We keep hearing that now 😆
You should visit Sherbrooke, it is a 20 minute drive from North Hatley and much bigger with lots of things to experience! An english side in Lennox and a french one in Sherbrooke, i'm sure you would love it! And Magog is lovely too!
You went to the wrong province to determine whether or not Canadians are nice. Too many arrogant people here in Quebec, speaking from personal experience.
Your french is really not that bad! Your pronunciation is not perfect but it takes a little practice. XD ~ Otherwise, thank you for coming to visit a small piece of our country. We like that!
Just to let you know. It's forbidden to hold a cellphone and drive here in Québec. Next time, Alexa should film. Not sure you would find us so nice if you get a ticket.
Having QUEBEC with a Canadian flag in the thumbnail would be a good reason enough to not be nice to these clueless posers, but hey, that's just me.
Cute but dead
If u can in the summer go at Magog.
Same border!!
But not dead(summer time)
Peace
hi from montreal ! i see that this video was uploaded sixmonths ago - but those videos are from fall right ? anyways you should come back in july ! - was also funny seeing you cross the border, i just did that a week ago 😊
also - just fyi - eastern townships are actually a pretty english area in rural quebec lol.
At the end, it was the US border side. They wanted to take a picture of your license plate
i took so many picture there at north hatley ! mazing place i hope you had an amazing trip !
Merci pour votre belle vidéo ❤
i liked your video and how you portrait our nice french province in that video, wish i could visit the US someday
Légèrement: lay-gè(g is soft)-re-ment(t is silent) 😉
People were nice to you because they saw straight away you were good people!
The thing is you are the only one who are not using the metric system but imperial
cool video cuts and editing, nice couple :) youre welcome anytime
What's funny in this video, I feel exactly the same when I cross the border going to the USA. I am super excited and love traveling in your country. Tourist places and bakery shops are usually not cheap $$$, as a tourist, we know we pay a little bit more but it is fun!
Love it 😆 that is so funny
Real talk: do you think the border guards are nice though?
@@joshuaandalexa Canadian border patrol, they just want to know if you are smuggling cigarettes or alcohol. US border patrol, I feel like I am talking to an Army Drill Sargeant. I usually give them my Passport before he asks me a single question. Then they ask me the same questions years after years. Where do you live, Where are you going, Why, Did you bring more than $10 000. I don't think I have seen them laugh once. If I go to Plattsburgh for 3 hours and come back and tell the CBP I didn't buy anything, I am pretty sure they will ask me to pull over to check for things I could have bought. Always tell the truth.
@@joshuaandalexaWhy do you expect border guards to be nice, they’re just there to do a job.
A fun random road trip. Love it. Come up again someday.
I hope and pray that youll visit Philippines one day, the Filipinos will be waiting for you.
We are and we can’t wait! 😊 Video coming soon
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Québec, j'arrive !! ❤ C'est là que je veux vivre.
6:23 Miss Vickies... Those are so good. 😋
Was this filmed in november, I mean the trees still have leaves and colors? 😀
It was!!
It was such a beautiful time to visit
Québec isint canada
Just ask them! Lol
Next trip, Compton California!!!
Second largest country in the world and you only spend two hours? Should have spent more time. Come to Alberta,
Oh we’ll be back!!
Trust me, as long as we have our hockey, our Molson, and our Tim Hortons, all is right with the world.
We have to try Molson next time!
@@joshuaandalexa... Forget Molson, Canada (and America) is full of smaller micro-breweries with beers that will blow Molson off the map.
@@brenthenderson3983 you may have a point. But, when in Québec…
@@brenthenderson3983 Bad beer, awful coffee, worse hockey = happy Canadian.
@@joshuaandalexa please molson is a joke lol there is hundred of independent beer crafter or artisanal spirit seller in Quebec molson= coors light/budweiser
you should come in summer
I love this video
Alexa, why is it everytime Josh spoke you appeared visibly annoyed ?
RBF maybe? 😂 - Alexa
Maybe I’m just that annoying haha - Joshua
OK, you said that not me.
Ici, c'est le Québec
Let me plan your next trip ; first, sleep at the hotel Le Concorde you will have a great view of the city for cheap, at the top of the building you will find the great restaurant called Ciel Bistro-Bar the whole restaurant spins slowly 360 degrees, then walk to old Quebec, only 15min away, see the old fortifications like, La Citadelle, the Château Frontenac is also very close.
You sold us… this sounds incredible!!! 😄
@@joshuaandalexa The fortifications are authentic from 1690, many sites are within walking distance. The Concorde is on Grande Allée street the most vibrant street in Quebec City, ask for a view of Grande Allée it should be around 100$ USD. The restaurant is upper end 130$-170$ USD for two, in any case look for the highest rated most expensive restaurants I find that they are worth it if you want something new and interesting. Sometime there are free outdoor shows directly on the street, if not, there's the Dagobert nightclub, it's very popular and has a crazy ambiance if you like a big party with electronic music.
@@joshuaandalexa Personally I might recommend the Concorde for the rotating restaurant at the top (for the view mostly), but the hotel itself has really gone downhill in the last decade; it's pretty dated at this point, and not in a good way. There are quite a few nicer hotels in the same price range with a lot more flair and charm, some of them right in the Old City! As I recall there's at least 4-5 of them on Ste. Geneviève street alone, right next to Château Frontenac. ;)
You actually visited the english side of Québec
The best part
@@hirsch4155 why? just asking
Oh you crossed the border in Stanstead Québec! That’s where I grew up! My family still lives there! God’s country!
They were nice because you went to Quebec. In western Canada, it's a different story.
@mrritz8349 For real. I've been many times to British Columbia as I have family up there and the people are always so angry and self-centered. They'll find the most ridiculous excuse to be rude, and it's so obvious they hate Americans. IDK why everyone says Canadians are polite and friendly.
@@mrritz8349Not true. The prairies have really friendly people. It’s true all eastern Canadians are more sociable but Quebecers often have a chip on their shoulder and maritimers are a bit psycho and passive aggressive because of all the drinking they do.
@@mrritz8349but it’s true BC people are stuck up so I agree with that.
i dont know,,,, STOP is pretty clear
You make a good point 😂
nothing wrong with arrest
CANADA!!
When crossing in the the paranoia its now like going to Russia.
J'adore 🤘
Quebec libre
Quebec winter carnival
Next time, try some poutine.
pouce bleu :D
The problem when you come to Quebec is that the language barrier can be a bit painful. We are delighted to welcome Americans, but not everyone knows how to speak English, or only has a basic understanding. However, once you form a friendship with a Quebecer, it's a whole different story, and that's where the magic happens. If you only visit the countryside, you will undoubtedly see beautiful things, but the people might be a bit more introverted, just like in your home country. It's similar to when you go to Mexico - some expression can help you forge connections with the locals. When I see people like you, I am really happy to see that there are curious Americans who are eager to live new experiences. :D
P.S. I live close to the place you visited, Stanstead and Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley. There are still treasures you haven't seen yet.
We’ll have to come back! Thanks for your comment. You brought a smile to our faces. 😊
That's part of the appeal of travelling to a foreign country!
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