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Big C · 01-14-2009, 05:32 AM

Have any of you guys ever been to the Great White North?

I grew up in Buffalo, which is right by the Canadian border. I've visited a couple of areas in Canada- Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

I have always had great love and respect for our neighbors up North- that country loves hockey.

It's a contrast from living in Wisconsin, where it's impossible to find a lot of people who love that great game.

Believe me, there's a better chance you'll see Ramona wearing an Arizona Cardinals jersey than me finding a diehard NHL fan in Wisconsin- I happen to live in one of the few states that doesn't know about pro hockey.

Anyway, if you guys have been there, please share your stories.

Wreckless · 01-14-2009, 05:40 AM

I have never been their. I don't know if I would want to. Canadians are cool, I just never thought about it.

I think they have a lot of disrespect for the USA and Americans in general. They booed the US National Anthem when NHL american teams would play in canada/canadian arenas, and they have that ignorant "me, myself" attitude, but then again I don't know many canadians.

I do love a lot of things in canada or that have to do with canada

canada dry- Ginger Ale & occassionally the Green Tea CD
Canadian Bacon. Not too found of it but has an interesting and nice taste to it
Hockey
ice- I like ice in my drink

I don't have any interesting or in-depth story, but there ya go.

Theda Bara · 01-14-2009, 05:42 AM

Yes, I have been to British Columbia (Victoria Island, Vancouver, etc.) One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to (absolutely stunning). I would love to visit Ontario. I know a couple of special people (that I adore) that live in that province...

Penny Lane · 01-14-2009, 10:30 AM

I live in Michigan and I have been in Canada many times!
It's beautiful! Except for the black flies which we have here in Northern Mich. I live near Flint in mid state. I am only an hour west from the Blue Water bridge that goes to Sarnia, Ontario. We have camped in Canada many times. Now we need a passport to get in there.
I haven't been to Canada in about 10 years but hopefully will get back there some day.

MonarC · 01-14-2009, 10:50 AM

I have been to Niagra Falls. It's Gorgeous.

PZelda · 01-14-2009, 04:55 PM

Believe it or not, I live in a state that borders Canada... But the last time I went to Canada was 11 years ago. I did Saskatchewan and Manitoba that summer. Sigh...

HuntingtonM15 · 01-14-2009, 04:58 PM

Since I live so close to Detroit, I've been to Windsor many times. I've also been to Toronto twice.

catlover79 · 01-14-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

I have been to Niagra Falls. It's Gorgeous.

Yes, I've been to Niagara Falls (gorgeous!!) but haven't gone in years. I'd like to go back. I've also been to French Canada (Quebec). The last time I was in Canada was a weekend in Toronto back in the summer of 1999.

browneyes106 · 01-14-2009, 05:26 PM

I might go there is summer with my boyfriend because his family goes up there for hunting/fishing trips.

browneyes106 · 01-14-2009, 05:27 PM

I might go there is summer with my boyfriend because his family goes up there for hunting/fishing trips.

JamesG · 01-14-2009, 05:38 PM

In 2004 my family and I went on a Carnival Cruise to Halifax, Nova Scotia. We were in Canada for a few hours, enough to do one tour, and then had to go back on the boat.

I've been to Canada but not actually "been there", you know.

MickeyMac · 01-14-2009, 05:47 PM

Been to Windsor a few times(its only a couple hours away from Kalamazoo). Its a really nice city I think. Frankly I dont feel Canadians are disrespectful towards Americans. When I was up there people were very friendy and respectful.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-14-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

I have been to Niagra Falls. It's Gorgeous.

Me too, awhile back.

Marvo301 · 01-14-2009, 07:29 PM

Wreckless, please don't let a few drunken sports fan colour your opinion of all Canadians. That really doesn't represent what we're really like. In fact Canadians have a reputation for being some of the friendliest, kindest, most generous people in the world. I hope you get the opportunity to visit Canada sometime and experience the true Canadian spirit. We can offer you some of the world's most spectacular scenery, great fishing (or is that sea kittening?), and all the poutine you can eat!!!!!

Mikado · 01-14-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

I think they have a lot of disrespect for the USA and Americans in general. They booed the US National Anthem when NHL american teams would play in canada/canadian arenas, and they have that ignorant "me, myself" attitude, but then again I don't know many canadians.

Well, during the 1987 pennant race, I was at a Jays game and fans of the Detroit Tigers booed Canada's anthem, right in OUR stadium; so, sports fans boo both ways!

I live in Canada about a 25 mind drive from the falls....not that big a deal to me; they look best in winter when that mist covers everything in clear ice!!!

01-14-2009, 05:32 AM	#1
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Have any of you guys ever been to Canada? Have any of you guys ever been to the Great White North? I grew up in Buffalo, which is right by the Canadian border. I've visited a couple of areas in Canada- Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton. I have always had great love and respect for our neighbors up North- that country loves hockey. It's a contrast from living in Wisconsin, where it's impossible to find a lot of people who love that great game. Believe me, there's a better chance you'll see Ramona wearing an Arizona Cardinals jersey than me finding a diehard NHL fan in Wisconsin- I happen to live in one of the few states that doesn't know about pro hockey. Anyway, if you guys have been there, please share your stories.

01-14-2009, 10:30 AM	#4
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,083	I live in Michigan and I have been in Canada many times! It's beautiful! Except for the black flies which we have here in Northern Mich. I live near Flint in mid state. I am only an hour west from the Blue Water bridge that goes to Sarnia, Ontario. We have camped in Canada many times. Now we need a passport to get in there. I haven't been to Canada in about 10 years but hopefully will get back there some day.
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01-14-2009, 04:55 PM	#6
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Believe it or not, I live in a state that borders Canada... But the last time I went to Canada was 11 years ago. I did Saskatchewan and Manitoba that summer. Sigh...
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01-14-2009, 07:29 PM	#14
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	Wreckless, please don't let a few drunken sports fan colour your opinion of all Canadians. That really doesn't represent what we're really like. In fact Canadians have a reputation for being some of the friendliest, kindest, most generous people in the world. I hope you get the opportunity to visit Canada sometime and experience the true Canadian spirit. We can offer you some of the world's most spectacular scenery, great fishing (or is that sea kittening?), and all the poutine you can eat!!!!!
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01-14-2009, 05:40 AM	#2
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	I have never been their. I don't know if I would want to. Canadians are cool, I just never thought about it. I think they have a lot of disrespect for the USA and Americans in general. They booed the US National Anthem when NHL american teams would play in canada/canadian arenas, and they have that ignorant "me, myself" attitude, but then again I don't know many canadians. I do love a lot of things in canada or that have to do with canada canada dry- Ginger Ale & occassionally the Green Tea CD Canadian Bacon. Not too found of it but has an interesting and nice taste to it Hockey ice- I like ice in my drink I don't have any interesting or in-depth story, but there ya go.

01-14-2009, 05:42 AM	#3
Theda Bara Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 7,154	Yes, I have been to British Columbia (Victoria Island, Vancouver, etc.) One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to (absolutely stunning). I would love to visit Ontario. I know a couple of special people (that I adore) that live in that province...

01-14-2009, 10:50 AM	#5
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I have been to Niagra Falls. It's Gorgeous.

01-14-2009, 04:58 PM	#7
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Since I live so close to Detroit, I've been to Windsor many times. I've also been to Toronto twice.

01-14-2009, 05:26 PM	#9
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I might go there is summer with my boyfriend because his family goes up there for hunting/fishing trips.

01-14-2009, 05:27 PM	#10
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I might go there is summer with my boyfriend because his family goes up there for hunting/fishing trips.

01-14-2009, 05:38 PM	#11
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,072	In 2004 my family and I went on a Carnival Cruise to Halifax, Nova Scotia. We were in Canada for a few hours, enough to do one tour, and then had to go back on the boat. I've been to Canada but not actually "been there", you know.

01-14-2009, 05:47 PM	#12
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Been to Windsor a few times(its only a couple hours away from Kalamazoo). Its a really nice city I think. Frankly I dont feel Canadians are disrespectful towards Americans. When I was up there people were very friendy and respectful.