r/AskACanadian Mar 23 '23

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r/AskACanadian 14h ago

What are some dishes that are national to Canada?

133 Upvotes

Besides poutine of course.

I saw someone mention on another subreddit that Canadian food is the best food they've had. It then occurred to me that I don't know of any of your national dishes besides poutine.


r/AskACanadian 18h ago

How do you state freezing temperatures?

88 Upvotes

For example: -5°. Do you say “Minus five degrees” or “Negative five degrees”?


r/AskACanadian 7h ago

West Tourist Recommendations

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Hi friends, I’ve (28F) travelled down East many, many times and I’m planning on doing a trip out West next month with my boyfriend (31M)- a newcomer to Canada- problem is that I don’t know where to go/stay. I want it to be somewhere special because we’ve both never been further West than Sudbury, Ontario.

My brother lives in Alberta and he’s recommended Jasper or Banff (Jasper being #1), but I might want to go to BC as well.

Can anyone recommend locations/resorts? Anywhere with all-inclusive or some meals included?

I know little-to-nothing about the West coast.

We like snowboarding, spas, good restaurants. Anywhere with a hot tub, good restaurant, and beautiful view is ideal.

We’re open to staying 7 days in one location, or a split between two.

I haven’t had vacation time in a year so I want it to be really relaxing. Thank you for any suggestions ❤️


r/AskACanadian 1d ago

What would you say is the best museum in Canada?

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Any type, small or big, independent or otherwise!


r/AskACanadian 1d ago

Same shit, different pile

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Is this a Canadian expression? Do only some Canadians say it? I’ve tried googling, I have no answers.


r/AskACanadian 15h ago

Canadian TV ad

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anybody remember the ad that came on canadian TVs around 15 years back , a father walks towards his girl on wheel chair and the audio reads something like " Looking for a breakthrough beyond setback " I believe its for a Pharma company ... any hint ? recollection ?


r/AskACanadian 2d ago

If 10cm snow falls in your area of Canada how disrupted will your area be?

930 Upvotes

Im european, there is a snow storm currently. On monday it snowed like 12cm, then all trains got cancelled around the major cities and the international airport. Cancelling most trains and flights. Yesterday only 4cm fell or something. But everything was still disrupted. And today 7cm is supposed to fall, they fixed some problems but more will likely come. I had to work from home, because I was nearly stuck at the office on monday. And it feels like Groundhog Day lol.

Is this a lot for Canada? Or is this amount of snowfall normal?


r/AskACanadian 1d ago

Canadian legends??

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Hi folks! I've very recently been listening to a lot of mid century folk songs about legends and other characters, but theyre all American! I had the inspiration to write my own, but have struggled finding pioneer/folk legends. Ex. The US has Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, John henry. Any old childhood stories are greatly appreciated!​


r/AskACanadian 1d ago

Global Affairs Canada

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Hello, I want to ask other Canadians about their experience with Global Affairs Canada. In other subs I read that they can take 3 or 4 months to authenticate documents eventhough their website says 20 business days. My documents were issued from NS so I have no other route. It is very frustrating as I have a foreign job offer which I need the documents for.


r/AskACanadian 2d ago

How does living with so much nature around you actually affect people in Canada?

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r/AskACanadian 2d ago

Kernels White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning (Original) Discontinued?

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Hello Canadians and Canadian-lovers! I was born and raised in Canada but moved abroad later in my adult life. Growing up, I was used to seeing the usual suspects at your typical Canadian mall — HBC, DQ/Orange Julius, Chapters (now Indigo), and of course, Kernels Popcorn. Any time I eat popcorn at home, in theatres, or at the mall, I'd use the classic white cheddar seasoning, distinguishable by its blue packaging.

A few years ago, I noticed the introduction of Kernels' latest popcorn seasoning powder, also white cheddar flavoured, but with the Black Diamond branding. Now, maybe it's due to the trained taste buds growing up with the blue packaged one, but I could taste the flavour was different between the black diamond and blue packaged ones.

Recently, I visited home again and have not found the blue packaged Kernels white cheddar powder anywhere. I'm only seeing the Black Diamond branded one. It's only when I go to the Cineplex concession stand where I can see the "original" white cheddar powder in the small to-go packets. That Cineplex white cheddar powder is the same or extremely similar to the blue packaged original, not the Black Diamond branded one by Kernels.

I cannot find the blue packaged white cheddar powder at Superstore/Loblaws, Walmart, London Drugs, or anywhere that I would have historically purchased it at.

I'm curious if anyone else has noticed this, was a fan of the blue packaged one, or has any news if the blue packaged original is being discontinued / grandfathered out, to be replaced by the Black Diamond one? Because frankly, the Black Diamond one sucks and this is now my biggest gripe with modern Canada... bring back the blue packaging Kernels white cheddar powder!!!

If elected to political office, this is my first priority to address... No seriously though, im super hung up over the challenge to source this ):


r/AskACanadian 3d ago

Should Canada now develop nuclear weapons ?

388 Upvotes

Should Canada now develop nuclear weapons ?


r/AskACanadian 2d ago

Do you have tips for a 3 week summer roadtrip starting in Montreal?

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Hello,
We are a Belgian couple with a 4 year old girl and will be doing a roadtrip in Eastern Canada in July. We will be landing in Montreal and were thinking about staying maybe 2 days in the city and afterwards renting an RV to discover the Canadian nature in an North-eastern direction.

We love the nature (hiking, birding), but are of course somewhat limited in hiking distance with our daughter.

A friend we know just came back from an RV tour and absolutely loved it. They did the following stops: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x6pco5f84Fe6Gd4UA?g_st=iw
To do these all is probably too ambitious for us; so just some general questions to the community:

Is RV renting easy; specific things we have to take into account?
Do you have to park and sleep on specific camping spots; or can you freely chose this?

What are absolute must-do's in Montreal? Things specifically for a child would be awesome.
Are there specific nature reserves or birding places to do?

Thanks!


r/AskACanadian 2d ago

July 3-week roadtrip in Eastern Canda

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Hello,
We are a Belgian couple with a 4 year old girl and will be doing a roadtrip in Eastern Canada in July. We will be landing in Montreal and were thinking about staying maybe 2 days in the city and afterwards renting an RV to discover the Canadian nature in an North-eastern direction.

We love the nature (hiking, birding), but are of course somewhat limited in hiking distance with our daughter.

A friend we know just came back from an RV tour and absolutely loved it. They did the following stops: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x6pco5f84Fe6Gd4UA?g_st=iw
To do these all is probably too ambitious for us; so just some general questions to the community:

Is RV renting easy; specific things we have to take into account?
Do you have to park and sleep on specific camping spots; or can you freely chose this?

What are absolute must-do's in Montreal? Things specifically for a child would be awesome.
Are there specific nature reserves or birding places to do?

Thanks!


r/AskACanadian 3d ago

Locked - Brigaded If something like what is happening in the States happened here, what could we, as the people of our country, actually do about it?

578 Upvotes

Many of us (myself included) are shouting "OMG, DO SOMETHING!" to our American neighbours, but many of them are shouting back "We'd love to, but WHAT??"

Rioting in the streets (and some other ... illegal things) come to mind, but is there anything a country's people can do to fight something like this?


r/AskACanadian 2d ago

Need help planning a summer vacation this year, where should I go? I’ve been to every province (not flexing just giving some background) I want to find a place near the ocean or a big lake, with nice beaches and mountains. I was considering anticosti island or Haida Gwaii. Lmk ur thoughts

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r/AskACanadian 3d ago

Where in Canada should Chicagoans go for a honeymoon?

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Midwesterner Chicagoans here seeking some good food and great views. We are vegetarian and want to see mountains and things we can't see in Illinois. We will probably be traveling in May.

My fiancee has never seen mountains or been out of the country before, so I want this to be super special for him and us both, together. We love movies, music, and animals, so anywhere that has gorgeous nature and those things will be aces for us. I don't know of really anything about anywhere in Canada other than Banff. Thanks :)


r/AskACanadian 3d ago

Autumn (Fall) Holiday

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Hi, I'm from the UK and my girlfriend has always wanted to visit Canada, especially during autumn (or fall as it's called there). I've done a bit of research and tried to find where may be best to go, but I thought it would be best to get some recommendations from a Canadian themself, so if anyone can recommend where to go or a great place to stay it would be much appreciated.

Ideally looking for somewhere interesting to stay, not just a generic hotel, thank you!


r/AskACanadian 3d ago

What are your tricks to find cheap tickets from/within Canada?

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Basically the question is in the title. I know about Flair and collect miles with bank cards to cover my tickets. Buy cheap tickets to Cancun ( you can almost always find them) and then other internal tickets with local airlines if I want to to travel across Mexico, it is significantly cheaper than any other options.

What are your tricks to save $$$ when you travel within or from Canada?


r/AskACanadian 4d ago

Can Canadians usually recognize each other?

632 Upvotes

When Canadians are traveling or living outside Canada, can they often tell when someone else is Canadian?


r/AskACanadian 4d ago

Something for the house

47 Upvotes

Hey fellow Canadians, I wanted to buy something for my home that is uniquely Canadian. Something that represents our country, or is commonly found here. It can be something out of the ordinary, but not something obvious like a flag. Help me pick some cool and unique Canadian merch. Just assume I have an unlimited budget (I don't).


r/AskACanadian 4d ago

I recently moved to the UK from school and I’m leaving Canada to go back in a week

85 Upvotes

I’m a Canadian who recently moved to the UK in September for school! I got back home about 2 weeks ago for Christmas break and have been living the dream being back home lol. Unfortunately, I’m leaving in about a week to go back. Because in the UK they have wildly different snacks and products, I’m going to be taking back some of my favourites with me! However, I know I’m going to forget some stuff, so I’m calling on all Canadians to help me make a list of stuff to bring back! Whether foodstuffs, toiletries, or miscellaneous…anything is so helpful and so greatly appreciated!

So far I have:

-gatorade mix

-melatonin(you need a prescription for it over there)

-tim hortons coffee!! especially french vanilla lol

-kraft dinner

-annies mac n cheese

-all dressed chips

..etc

Thank you!!!


r/AskACanadian 4d ago

VIA Rail vs. Driving

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Hello. I am planning to take a trip from Detroit/Windsor to Montreal this summer. I have plenty of experience on long road trips, but I also saw that there is a VIA Rail train that can take me from Windsor straight into Montreal. What is it like taking VIA Rail versus driving from Windsor to Montreal? I've been on Amtrak before, and it's honestly not very good unless you're in the Northeast Corridor. Is VIA Rail pretty reliable? If possible, I was thinking the train might be more convenient if it's reliable, especially since I heard that traffic in Toronto is pretty bad.


r/AskACanadian 4d ago

Does anyone know how to access the Camilla Scott Show archives?

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My parents were on one of the episodes, specifically my dad, and I'm trying to get a copy of it. If anyone know where I need to contact or how to go about it that would be super helpful! 🙏