Things Americans Should Know Before They Move To Canada [VIDEO]
The upcoming November election has Americans looking north. After Super Tuesday, Google saw a surge in searches for 'How can I move to Canada.' As a Canadian citizen and U.S resident, there are a few things you should know before you pack your bags.
Canada has Premieres who run Provinces instead of Governors who runs States. There's a Prime Minister in Parliament rather than a President in the White House. Taxes are higher but so is the minimum wage. If you have to go to the hospital you'll be asked 'where it hurts' rather than 'where is your health insurance.' Niagara Falls is more spectacular from the Canadian side. Thanksgiving is in October instead of November and we eat turkey just like everyone else. O Canada is the national anthem but a true Canadian knows the real anthem is Hockey Night in Canada.
Kilometers vs Miles
We travel in kilometers not miles. 60 miles is about 120 kilometers in Canada.
Liters vs Gallons
The price at the pumps looks cheap but keep in mind you're filling up in liters not gallons. It'll actually end up costing you more to fill the tank.
Beer Store
If you want a case of beer, which is called a two four in Canada, you'll have to get it at the beer store, which is closed on holidays, so you better plan ahead.
Liquor Store
Much like the Beer Store, if you're looking for wine and liquor, you'll need to get that a the liquor store that is also closed on holidays.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes in Canada come in 25 packs rather than 20 but the packaging has a several warnings of the dangers of tobacco.
Letter U
Canadians spell differently, using the letter u for words like colour and favourite.
Coloured Money
Many refer to Canadian bills as Monopoly money because it's colored. However, there is no mistaking a $100 bill for a $1.
Loonies & Toonies
Just when you think you're broke, you can reach into your pocket and pull out $20 in change since we have loonies and toonies, which are worth $1 and $2.
Poutine
Poutine is a Canadian staple. It may not be the healthiest thing you eat but it'll be the tastiest. French fries, cheese curd and brown gravy; how can you go wrong
Chocolate
Candy is different. Say goodbye to Snickers or Mars and hello to Mirage and the best chocolate bar on the planet, THE WUNDERBAR.
Construction Cones
Construction cones in Canada are orange and black rather than plain orange. Tad refers to them as the Hamburgler cones.
Eh?
If you want to fit in you MUST learn the Canadian language. End everything you say with eh? Learn from the best; Bob and Doug McKenzie.
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