Tag: Language
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What US residents traveling to Canada notice first
It comes as no surprise that US residents travel to Canada more than every other country on earth. With the US Border a mere couple hours drive from most major city centres in Canada, countless visitors from America experience the similarities, and the difference of Canadian culture. While most US residents traveling to Canada won’t…
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Why I Love Quebec & You Should Too!
Located throughout this french Canadian region are a thriving people that have fought for their culture. The french Canadians are truly one of Canada’s brighter shades of colours, with decadent food, a thriving arts scene, a passion for history, and all things fun. While tensions between the french and the english have seen waves in…
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What is a Canuck? The History behind the Canadian Nickname
Throughout my travels I’ve met people from all over the world. Many of whom proudly wore, or defiantly protested a nickname their countrys people have been given by another. While some of them can surely be seen as insults, many even approaching racism, when used tongue-in-cheek, you can’t help but smile. Calling a Canadian a…