I never expected to teach about Canada. So why did I do this? Well, I discovered Canada had a lot to tell other people, and places, about the things it already knows. What works in policy terms, how to change and transform a country? I was fascinated by the economic challenges we faced on both sides of the Atlantic but engaged by how Canada could help post-conflict Northern Ireland move towards a better quality of life.
We have learnt from your policies on integration, immigrant settlement and equality. We have been helped by many prominent Canadians. Canada has traditionally shared its benefits well, but today your profile overseas is waning badly.
Professors, students and publics are literally less able to see the excellent lessons Canada has to share. We are trying to do what we can to spread the word about Canada but it is overdue to think again about how Canada meets the world. As the Mexican community of Canadianists grows, more Mexicans are interested in issues related to Canada. Canada's policies on climate change, renewable energy, water sanitation and consumption, are seen by the Mexican authorities and society as an example to follow.
In the past few years in Mexico, with the help of the Canadian government, we have been building a strong international community of Canadianists. Recently, however, with the budget cuts to Mexican associations of Canadian Studies, the interest of students and academics in Canadian studies has declined. There is the need for new strategies in order to form the new generation of Canadianists that can be ready to answer to the changes and challenges happening in the world and in the global academic community.
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Join the conversation Create account. Already have an account? Canada How Canada is perceived around the world How is Canada perceived around the world? We ask 'Canadianists' abroad — teachers and researchers — to give us their take. A ticket to see the Wolfpack is an opportunity to dive into the culture of this incredible location.
The people of this great city have welcomed the Wolfpack and helped turn our match day experience into something that reflects Toronto and contributes to a rich sporting history.
As well as being ranked number one in the quality of life section for the fourth consecutive year, Canada came out third in the overall best countries in the world. In comparison, the UK was ranked 12th in the list for quality of life and came 13th in the best countries overall rankings. The study looks at the following factors when deciding on the quality of life:. So what makes Canada rank so highly for its quality of life?
We take a look at some of its traits. We ate delicious, fresh local food and visited innovative micro-breweries and wineries all in a warm, welcoming, safe and friendly atmosphere. However, living in Vancouver I'm just steps from the beach and only 30 minutes from the mountains, the city itself is also so green that you feel like you're constantly surrounded by nature. For me, it's that that makes the lifestyle in Canada so great!
Especially in the summer the city just comes alive with people running the seawall, rollerblading, cycling, playing volleyball My first visit to Vancouver was when I moved here, and I fell in love with it straight away - a pretty sunset on Kitsilano Beach can make anyone fall in love with the city!
The Rockies is on our wish list. We'd really like to make full use of the outdoors as we were mainly in cities this time. We live in a mid-size Canadian mountain city, and a hike in nature is only a four block walk away, we can be at a secluded campsite in a minute drive, and the beach and waterfront are only a minute drive.
Our lifestyle is very much geared to being outdoors in nature, where we spend time hiking, camping, kayaking and biking. Most of Canada's cities are like this, especially Vancouver, where you can be outdoors in Stanley Park's hectares of hundred-year-old cedars and oceanfront wilderness that's steps away from the city's downtown. Mix in its vibrant cities and other fantastic experiences and you have a country that offers everything you would want on a holiday.
You could go on a city break or try to see the natural beauty on offer by going on a car hire holiday in Canada. There are great oceans on the east and west coast. The west coast mountains are stunning and the trip from Calgary to Vancouver is a trip of a lifetime.
Or, come back often. Gary Bembridge, a travel blogger based in London and shares his adventures on the Tips for Travellers blog , tells us why the wildlife in Canada is so impressive compared to the UK. Canada is so vast and has enormous distant and remote places with remarkable wildlife you cannot see in the UK like grizzly bears and Canadian Moose. Impressive and large beasts that you can sometimes even spot from trains crossing the country. These animals live so distantly from human settlements and so are truly wild.
Here we list some of the most incredible animals you can see in Canada. Fun fact: Polar bears are actually classified as marine mammals. While the only bears you can see in the UK are in captivity, there is ample opportunity to see a variety of bears in Canada. Polar bears can be seen in Churchill in Manitoba and there are lots of polar bear watching tours that allow you to get a close-up look at these majestic animals. The polar bear is the largest land carnivore in North America and can often weigh between kg.
Grizzlies concave faces, hump on their shoulders and long claws make them very distinctive, while the smaller black bears have black fur and eat a variety of plants and fruit as well as salmon, young deer and moose calves. A unique bear that can only be seen in Canada is the Kermode bear also known as Spirit bear. Wildlife in Canada: 11 animals you could meet.
Fun fact: Orcas are actually part of the dolphin family. During your visit, you can see a variety of species and in BC, you can see killer whales year-round.
Not only do you have a good chance of seeing whales as we did, but the marine naturalist guides on board Orca Spirit Adventures add a lot of insight and point out the seals, bald eagles and sea lions for an all-round nature experience.
Everything you want to know about whale watching in Canada. Fun fact: Moose can swim underwater to eat aquatic plants. Arguably the most iconic animal associated with Canada is the moose, which is the largest member of the deer family. Male moose are recognisable because of their huge antlers, muzzles and long faces. Moose are commonly seen roaming Canadian forests and while they are a very laid-back animal they can become aggressive if they feel threatened. Jasper National Park pic.
Native wildlife includes elk, moose, bighorn sheep and bears. Over 53 species of mammals make Jasper their home. Some of the small mammals include squirrels, marmots, beavers, weasels, pika and porcupines. Sturgeon River Ranch , who offer horseback rides into Prince Albert National Park tell us a bit about the wildlife you can expect to see here. Then we have cougars, wolves, coyotes and bears for predators combined with an abundance of different birds and marine animals. If you want to view bears, then a holiday at the Knight Inlet Lodge is a great place to visit.
The lodge is situated right in the heart of Canada's m'st famous grizzly bear habitat and during your stay, you can enjoy a range of activities and tours.
You get to cruise along their inlets and see bears and their offspring. In the salmon season, there are viewing platforms to watch the bears plucking the fish from the rs. You also often see whales and other marine animals. It is so distant and in the wilds. Learn more about Canada by taking our super-quick quiz and find out if you have more Canadian or British traits. Simply fill in the entry form below with your name and email address to enter.
A winner will be chosen at random and sent their prize! All entrants must opt-in to receive the Canadian Affair newsletter. Well, we hope you have enjoyed this thorough investigation into the differences between Canada and the UK and are now perhaps a little further down the road in determining which country better appeals to your tastes and desires!
Then, make sure to enter our competition for your chance to win some holiday vouchers to Canada! Perfect if you have decided that you would rather be a Canadian than a Brit. If all this has left you inspired for future travel plans, or if you want to get a head start on deciding what to use your prize on, take a look at some of the incredible Canada holidays we have available. Snow in Britain?
Public transport is in chaos. Excess leaves on the tracks have also been known to halt British train services. Did this creature really knock down my inch bin, rummage through it, and throw an unwanted biscuit on my porch? These actions in Britain certainly London may earn you a dirty look or a "what the fuck you looking at? Also possibly influenced by French is the Canadian eh.
French Canadians use hein also colloquially spelled han in most of the same kinds of places English Canadians use eh , and they use it more. The eh of Canadian English is not a Canadian invention; it is used in England and elsewhere, but it is used in more different ways in Canada, notably as an emphatic and to maintain conversational involvement: No kidding, eh ; Thanks, eh ; So I was going to the store, eh, and this guy cut me off.
Nearly one-fifth of Canadians have French as their mother tongue Credit: Alamy. The Canadian accent — or accents, since there is a bit of variation across the country and much more in Newfoundland and a larger amount across socioeconomic levels — has a few signal features, and they, too, trace partly to the US and partly to Britain.
This feature is present across much but not all of Canada. It may be influenced by Scottish English many British emigres were Scots , or it may be a relic of Shakespeare-era pronunciation.
This shift is still in progress. These changes seem to have originated in Canada, though similar patterns can be seen in some parts of the US. Beyond these details, Canadians tend to sound like Americans, especially depending on where the Americans are from. This is why citizens of each country can be blindsided by the unexpected differences peppered throughout the vocabulary. There are many.
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