{"id":61752,"date":"2020-01-22T11:25:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T16:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/?p=61752"},"modified":"2020-02-17T22:00:16","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T03:00:16","slug":"things-you-should-never-do-in-canada-t2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/things-you-should-never-do-in-canada-t2\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Things You Should Never Do In Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whatever rumors you\u2019ve heard about Canada are probably true, including how nice the people are, that weed is legal, and that Justin Trudeau is a major hottie (oops, are we allowed to say that?) But aside from the land where the best pure maple syrup comes from, skiing is unbelievable, hockey is the national sport, and health care is actually free, if you are planning a visit to The Great White North, or the True North as it is also known, there are a few things about this great country that you need to know first.<\/h6>\n
So before heading over to the land of the Canuks, here are 20 things you should never do when visiting Canada.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Never Compare Canada To North America<\/h2>\n
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There is nothing more irritating to a Canadian than comparing their beloved country to North America, and why is that? Because no matter how much you try to prove that Canada and America are the same, they will tell you that you are so far from the truth. Although the two countries are joined by land, and both have the same \u201clook\u201d about them, that\u2019s where many of the similarities end. Canada has its own set of strict rules, customs, habits, manners and political beliefs that can never be considered American at all, and they\u2019re quite proud of that particular fact.<\/h6>\n

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Never Make Fun Of Hockey<\/h2>\n
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Hockey in Canada is like Football in America. It\u2019s the biggest and most patronized sport in the country. In fact, they love their sport so much that if someone utters any insults about the players, teams, the Stanley Cup or other national leagues, or really anything that has to do with hockey, they won\u2019t take it lightly and the gloves will literally come off! Canadians are considered incredibly nice and kind, but they won\u2019t think twice about sucker punching some punk that thinks he can insult the great game of hockey, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), or even \u201cThe Great One\u201d himself, Wayne Gretzky. So be careful what you say, and where you say it!<\/h6>\n

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Never Wear Pants On The Subway<\/h2>\n
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Before you think that Canadians are exhibitionists, there\u2019s actually only one day a year that you aren\u2019t supposed to wear pants on the subway. Back in 2002, a comedian in New York decided to start this trend on the subway, and tons of other cities followed suit, including Toronto, Canada. If you happen to be in this city during that time of year, which is usually in January, then you too can head over to the subway half naked. Not only will no one stare at you funny, but you might actually get weird looks if you choose to wear clothes that day rather than go without pants on.<\/h6>\n

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Never Get Confused With All The French<\/h2>\n
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If you happen to be walking around Canada and you hear a number of people speaking French, don\u2019t get confused. This is because a portion of the country was inhabited by the French in the early 1500s when they attempted to claim the land near Newfoundland. As time passed, that area became what is now known as Quebec and Montreal, which was eventually fought over by the British before finally becoming independent in 1867. Of course there was still a ton of tension and other political issues after, but despite that, French was established as an official language. Incredibly, there are at least 7.2 million Canadians that speak French, which makes up at least 20 percent of the total population of the country. And while you should expect to hear it more on the East side, don\u2019t be surprised if you hear people speaking French everywhere.<\/h6>\n

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Never Go To A Starbucks<\/h2>\n
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When in Canada, don\u2019t bother going to Starbucks. We know, we know, blasphemy! But when in Canada, do as the Canadians do, right? Well, their version of Starbucks is none other than Tim Hortons, which really started off as a fast-food restaurant chain back in the 70s. It was started by a hockey player named Miles Gilbert \u201cTim\u201d Horton, who was even named one of the Greatest NHL players of all time. Even if you don\u2019t like their coffee too much and truly crave Starbucks, don\u2019t say that out loud. Your Canadian friends will definitely not appreciate it. Just suck it up and have that cup of joe whether you like it or not. Hopefully you can just treat yourself to another cup elsewhere later on in the day.<\/h6>\n

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Never Forget To Return An Apology<\/h2>\n
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Canadians say \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d a lot. In fact, they say it for everything. Rather than say \u201cexcuse me,\u201d \u201cpardon\u201d or simply \u201csorry,\u201d you will hear them using this term over and over again, and it isn\u2019t just to apologize either. And while this might be one reason why Canadians are said to be \u00fcber polite, make sure that you never forget to return their \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d with an \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d of your own. Yup, they might be nice but they will be insulted if you don\u2019t respond in the exact same manner, even if you weren\u2019t at fault at all.<\/h6>\n

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Never Fake A Canadian Accent<\/h2>\n
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Accents are adorable, for the most part at least. But if you don\u2019t speak with an accent yourself, don\u2019t fake one either, especially if it\u2019s a Canadian accent your attempting to copy. Canadians feel incredibly insulted when people attempt to exaggerate the way they speak, and most of the time, they never get it right anyway. You might think that you sound cute while doing it, but in all honesty, you just look like a douche. How would you like it if someone came to your country and started making fun of the way you talk? Ya, didn\u2019t think so.<\/h6>\n

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Never Keep Your Canadian Coins<\/h2>\n
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Even the way Canadians say dollar coins is cute, referring to one dollar coins as Loonies and two dollar coins are called Toonies. But no matter how adorable these names are, having them with you when you go back home is going to be totally useless. Unless you want to keep these Canadian coins as souvenirs, then best try to use all of them when paying for things during your trip. Banks normally exchange your paper bills back to your preferred currency, but they won\u2019t take in the coins leaving you with money that is basically worthless.<\/h6>\n

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Never Say You Don\u2019t Like Maple Syrup<\/h2>\n
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Considering that Canada is a country that has a maple leaf on its flag, then you know they mean serious business when it comes to the maple tree and its produce. Quebec happens to be the biggest producer of maple syrup all over the world, and of course it\u2019s best known as a condiment for pancakes, waffles, and French toast among other meals. It can also be found in powder, taffy and even candy form. Considering that the maple tree and leaf is true symbol of the country, saying you don\u2019t like it is like saying you don\u2019t like them! So even if you\u2019re not a maple syrup enthusiast, rather than insult the lovely people of Canada, don\u2019t say anything at all.<\/h6>\n

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Never Practice Witch Craft<\/h2>\n
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This may sound crazy, but practicing witch craft in Canada is actually prohibited by law. In fact, it can even be found in Section 365 of Canada\u2019s Criminal Code, where pretending to be a witch, be in a coven, cast spells, do enchantments, and hang out in the woods with your other witchy friends is criminally punishable, enough to keep you in jail for at least 6 months. Like seriously, what kind of sorcery is that? So before you decide to meet up with others just like you, make sure you cast a spell where no one can see you\u2026 and hope that it actually works.<\/h6>\n

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Never Play Music Outside<\/h2>\n
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While Canadians are otherwise very relaxed and steady in nature, in order to keep the peace, they expect that their rules are followed. Another notable tip to follow is to never play music outside, at least not loud enough to disturb your neighbors. Once again, this is another law in Canada that can be punishable, enough to get fined quite a huge amount, enough to hurt your wallet for sure. So before you pull out your Bluetooth speakers and turn up Spotify, be sure that you test the area to make sure that no one else is privy to your music.<\/h6>\n

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Never Own Crime Comics<\/h2>\n
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After seeing this tip, It might feel like we\u2019re living in the dark ages but unfortunately, you read this right. Never own crime comics in Canada with the intent to produce, sell, circulate or distribute, unless you want to spend up to two years in jail. The reason behind this was because back in the 1950s, there was a \u201cFulton Bill\u201d put in place due to \u2018the rise in consumption of crime comics,\u2019 and many were afraid that they were going to highly influence their youth. These were seen in the same light as child pornography, sex exploitation and other such types of malicious materials. So if you don\u2019t want to find yourself getting into trouble with the law, then do yourself a favor and just stay away from them, in Canada at least.<\/h6>\n

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Never Underestimate The Weather<\/h2>\n
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Canadian weather is crazy\u2026 crazy cold that is. On the average, the weather remains pretty chilly all throughout the year, and even their summers can\u2019t really be considered hot, except maybe in Toronto. In fact, winters are so harsh that anything -5 and above is actually considered mild. There are even times that the snow comes down so heavily, it can be enough to build walls, see the photo for proof. Thankfully they\u2019re just made of ice and nothing more. Before heading over to The True North, be sure to plan your wardrobe accordingly and pack the proper attire, in case you don\u2019t mind losing a finger or two to frostbite. Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you!<\/h6>\n

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Never Get Confused With Their Use Of The Metric System<\/h2>\n
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In America, when dealing with measurements, they use the standard system of feet, inches and the like. But in Canada, don\u2019t get confused when you hear them using the metric system instead. You might ask someone how far it is between one place to another, and they might shout out \u201c5 kilometers,\u201d which will just confuse the heck out of you. Just pull out your phone and search for a conversion app to simply type in the number you need and you\u2019ll easily figure out that 5 kilometers is approximately a bit over 3 miles. Thank goodness for modern technology and just making it easier for everyone to understand each other without having to look like a complete idiot.<\/h6>\n

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Never Comment That The Queen\u2019s Face Is Still On Their Money<\/h2>\n
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Are you just as curious as to why Queen Elizabeth\u2019s face is still on Canadian money? Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re not the only one! While Canadians find it rude to comment on this fact, it just so happens that the Queen is not only featured on all Canadian coins, but she\u2019s also on their 20 dollar bill. This is due to the fact that \u2018the country is a constitutional monarchy, and the Queen is the official head of state.\u2019 Yes, this is confusing since they have been \u2018fully sovereign since the Constitution Act of 1982\u2019 and are no longer dependent on the United Kingdom, but maybe they just don\u2019t want to bother changing it now. Or maybe they\u2019re just too nice? Honestly, it could be a little of both.<\/h6>\n

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Never Insult Canadian Beer<\/h2>\n
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America isn\u2019t the only country to claim that they have the best beer in the world. Germany, Japan, Belgium, England and tons of other countries will argue this to a fault! But if you happen to be in Canada and you want a beer, don\u2019t insult theirs. Americans have a reputation for calling Canadian beer \u201cmoose urine,\u201d which honestly, just isn\u2019t very nice. You don\u2019t see them going to the States and calling American beer \u201cbuffalo pee,\u201d especially when American beers are usually so light. When you want a drink, go ahead and order the beer that you truly want, just be sure not to insult theirs while doing it.<\/h6>\n

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Never Say No To The Poutine<\/h2>\n
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You might be wondering what poutine is in the first place, but seriously don\u2019t knock it \u2018til you try it. While the dish is made with French fries and cheese curds covered in gravy, it definitely tastes better than it looks. Now before you say that ketchup is the only condiment that should be eaten with fries, we\u2019re here to remind you that Shake Shack\u2019s cheesy fries are seriously to die for! If you really want to enjoy poutine, then try them for the very first time after a night out drinking. You\u2019ll probably gobble them up with a side of maple syrup and think they\u2019re the best thing ever!<\/h6>\n

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Never Swear In A Public Park<\/h2>\n
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You\u2019ve heard it here a few times already but we\u2019ll repeat ourselves when we say that Canadians are normally very relaxed and happy people. This means that their delicate sensibilities are offended when they hear people swear in public, especially in parks, public transportation and other areas where they feel you could disrupt others. If you don\u2019t want to find out what kind of consequences come with swearing in public, then just don\u2019t bother doing it at all.<\/h6>\n

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Never Assume Toronto Is The Capital<\/h2>\n
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Canada is a vast country, slightly larger than the United States and coming in second to Russia. And depending on which side you enter on, whether from the East or the West, you\u2019re also probably more familiar with either British Colombia, Ontario or Quebec. And while most people believe that Toronto is the capital of Canada, they\u2019d be wrong. Toronto is one of the most popular cities in Canada, but the actual capital is Ottawa. Both cities are similar in some ways, but Ottawa is considered \u2018the political center of the country.\u2019<\/h6>\n

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Never Assume Crossing The Border Will Be Easy<\/h2>\n
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Canadians might be really nice, but they aren\u2019t stupid and never assume as much. If you happen to be crossing the border into Canada, you need to have all your proper travel documents, which includes your passport. Yes, you are entering a whole other country, so you\u2019re going to need it even if your passport doesn\u2019t require a visa. Never assume that crossing the border is going to be a breeze, and that you won\u2019t need to follow their laws. Just think about it, if witch craft is illegal, what more real crimes?<\/h6>\n

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Never Withdraw From ATMs Without Checking First<\/h2>\n
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Yes, much of Canada almost feels like you\u2019re in the United States, but for the nth time, you\u2019re not. Before you go charging you credit or debit cards, or withdrawing your hard earned cash from the ATM, be sure you know what kind of charges will be placed on your account. You might think that just because you\u2019re right across the border, the charges can\u2019t be that crazy but that\u2019s where you\u2019re wrong. Not only can they be exorbitant, you might even get charged with horrible exchange rate fees.<\/h6>\n

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Never Visit Just The Big Cities<\/h2>\n
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Most of Canada is gorgeous across the board, but considering just how big it is, there is a lot of country to see. If you have the time and want to experience a different side of the great white North, then never just visit the big cities like Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. Try to head to the smaller and picturesque towns St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, Dawson City and Mahone Bay, amongst others. They are home to some of the prettiest little towns, fishing villages, lakes and mountains and lots of other beautiful scenery. Believe us when we say you won\u2019t regret it.<\/h6>\n

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Never Enter Public Transport Without Everyone Exiting First<\/h2>\n
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While there is just one day to ride the subway pant-less, you are expected to respect the other subway riders every day. When riding the subway, it\u2019s proper etiquette to wait for those attempting to get out to be allowed out first before going in. This might not happen in other cities, but in Canada, people take everyone\u2019s wellbeing into consideration. Unless you want to get dirty looks, then make sure to allow everyone to exit first before bothering to try to ride.<\/h6>\n

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Never Argue About Religion<\/h2>\n
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Regardless of where a conversation takes you, when in Canada, never discuss or argue about religion or other people\u2019s religious beliefs. While you can believe in what you want and support whatever religious congregation you prefer, it\u2019s not your place to put your personal thoughts on anyone else, especially if they\u2019re Canadians in their own country. Canadians prefer to keep the peace and there\u2019s nothing that gets a heated discussion going more than religion and politics, so just keep your thoughts to yourself.<\/h6>\n

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Never Try To Bring Guns Into Canada<\/h2>\n
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While you can own guns in Canada, never attempt to bring one into the country when you come for a visit. Canada has strict laws on gun ownership, well, much stricter than America at least. Before you can have a gun at home, you\u2019ll need to go through a number of tests and background checks, and the type of gun you are allowed to own is dependent on certain laws as well. Whereas in the United States owning a gun is seen as a right, in Canada, it\u2019s a privilege. And honestly, that can make a huge difference in how people use them.<\/h6>\n

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Never Criticize Gay Marriage<\/h2>\n
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Canada can be considered one of the more modern countries, being that it was the fourth one to allow same-sex marriages back in 2003. And in as much as Canadians don\u2019t comment on people\u2019s religious and political beliefs for the most part, they also don\u2019t criticize gay marriage either or a couple\u2019s right to choose how they want to live their lives. Even if gay marriage isn\u2019t something that you yourself can agree with, keep your thoughts to yourself. And honestly, maybe it\u2019s time for you to go back to medieval times. After all, shouldn\u2019t equality be for everyone?<\/h6>\n

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Never Forget You\u2019re Not In America<\/h2>\n
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We said it once, we\u2019ll say it again; when in Canada, always remember that you\u2019re not in America. Canadians are proud of their country, their customs and their politics, and they also don\u2019t want you to forget that, no, they aren\u2019t the 51st state of the United States. When you visit their country, respect them enough to follow their rules, respect their way of life and give credit where it\u2019s due. After all, regardless of where you\u2019re from, you\u2019d expect the same consideration right?<\/h6>\n

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Never Say Winter Is Too Cold<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s so cold in Canada that we felt the need to mention just how crazy cold it really is, twice! But if you don\u2019t want to offend anyone\u2019s sensibilities, never say that their winter is too cold. Yes, Canadians know their winters are cold. There are mornings when they wake up and they can\u2019t see past the 4 feet of snow that decided to pile up on their front lawn while they were sleeping. If you can\u2019t hack the weather, then don\u2019t go in the wintertime. If anyone is going to complain about how cold it is, only the Canadians can say it. That\u2019s just their unspoken rule.<\/h6>\n

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Never Go Home Emptyhanded<\/h2>\n
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Aside from all the memories you get to make while taking a trip, part of the fun of heading home is picking up a trinket or two from your travels. When in Canada, there are a ton of awesome things to pack into your luggage. Of course real maple syrup is always a winner, but you can also keep a Toonie, the two dollar coin with a polar bear on it which honestly, kids love! There are also the infamous chocolate layered Nanaimo Bars, ice wine and ice cider, smoked salmon and tons of other sweets. But aside from whatever yummy treats you can take home, one of the best things you can take away is how inspiring all that incredible spirit, joy and outright kindness that Canadians everywhere embody! Everyone could learn a thing or two from these True North neighbors, but their peaceful nature is probably the best thing of all.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whatever rumors you\u2019ve heard about Canada are probably true, including how nice the people are, that weed is legal, and that Justin Trudeau is a major hottie (oops, are we allowed to say that?) But aside from the land where the best pure maple syrup comes from, skiing is unbelievable, hockey is the national sport, and health care is actually free, if you are planning a visit to The Great White North, or the True North as it is also known, there are a few things about this great country that you need to know first. So before heading over <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61754,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6596],"tags":[2676,8254,201,20185,8697],"yst_prominent_words":[11228,12932,20176,20171,9651,20179,20172,20177,20169,20182,20174,20181,20173,8833,20180,8811,20175,8954,20170,20178],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61752"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61752"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61784,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61752\/revisions\/61784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61752"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=61752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}