Article created by: Denis Krotovas Every country and place is unique in its own way. Originating from somewhere shapes people in a certain way, resulting in something we call cultural differences. These become the most visible when we leave the place that shaped us and visit somewhere people act a little bit differently. For some, these contrasts are fascinating, while for others, they are annoying. As you could've guessed, that's what we're talking about today. To be more specific, we're focusing on what kind of deviations from their culture Canadians notice in tourists. And let's just say, evidently, they notice a lot of things. More info: Reddit Read More: 24 Canadians List Most Common Signs That Show Them Someone Is A Tourist #1 They try and get selfies with a cow moose, 10 ft from the calf. Image credits: Flat-Dark-Earth #2 Trying a day drive from Toronto to Edmonton. Image credits: Moist-Requirement-98 #3 They wear full-on parkas in April, May, and I've even seen June.....we live in the Arctic, sure, but people who live here are just more climitized, I guess. Image credits: Long_Revolution_9569 #4 They just trundle off into the bush on a hiking trail with very little preparation or supplies. They try to approach/feed wild animals. Image credits: Winstonisapuppy #5 They take photos of the squirrels. Image credits: lonelydavey #6 When they stop to take a picture of a deer, moose, elk or bear at the side of the road. Image credits: pvb57 #7 Asking how many more miles up the #1 Highway till they hit Alaska… and they’re on Vancouver Island. Image credits: HeliRyGuy #8 Pronouncing the second T in Toronto. Image credits: revanite3956 #9 They casually talk about how they “might catch a Leaf game” as a family activity. Like buddy you realize that’s probably a $800-$1000 outing for a family of 4 right? Not saying it’s impossible, but at least do a little homework before making any promises to the kids. Bonus points if they drop the “I hear it’s playoffs, what’s the best way to get tickets”. Image credits: Buttsquish #10 When they are worried or ask about bears. Image credits: anon #11 Cal-GARY instead of Calgree. Image credits: Sea-Limit-5430 #12 Standing in front of the Steam Clock *(which is electric)* with their mouth open. Image credits: Naked_Orca #13 When they call it the CNN Tower. Image credits: Judge_Rhinohold #14 When they call the Confederation Bridge the Confederation Bridge and not just “The Bridge”. Image credits: SirNexus95 #15 White plastic cowboy hats. Image credits: Ratfor #16 They look optimistic and happy (Saskatchewan resident). Image credits: fuzzylintball #17 When they are in banff 🤣. Image credits: Katedodwell2 #18 When they ask, « Où est la toilette ? ». Image credits: Crowheart1914 #19 When they say Victoria Island instead of Vancouver Island. Image credits: Canucksfan78 #20 Ontario: Showing up over dressed, Americans do not have very good geography lessons, don’t understand climate or weather lol I’ve had friends visit from Ohio and had to explain to them that we have almost the exact same weather and they wouldn’t believe me lol. Image credits: Red_Stoner666 #21 When they call the Skytrain the metro or the subway. Image credits: crispymother #22 Their car has a front licence plate. Image credits: Boilerofthejug #23 They say "SaskatcheWAWN". Instant give away you're not from here. We all say it "SaskatchewIN". Image credits: 50ActionExpress #24 Red Plates. Goes 50 under on a slight curve, 140 on straight. Image credits: captain_sticky_balls 24 Canadians List Most Common Signs That Show Them Someone Is A Tourist
Every country and place is unique in its own way. Originating from somewhere shapes people in a certain way, resulting in something we call cultural differences. These become the most visible when we leave the place that shaped us and visit somewhere people act a little bit differently. For some, these contrasts are fascinating, while for others, they are annoying.
As you could've guessed, that's what we're talking about today. To be more specific, we're focusing on what kind of deviations from their culture Canadians notice in tourists. And let's just say, evidently, they notice a lot of things.
More info: Reddit
#1
They try and get selfies with a cow moose, 10 ft from the calf.
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#2
Trying a day drive from Toronto to Edmonton.
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#3
They wear full-on parkas in April, May, and I've even seen June.....we live in the Arctic, sure, but people who live here are just more climitized, I guess.
Image credits: Long_Revolution_9569
#4
They just trundle off into the bush on a hiking trail with very little preparation or supplies.They try to approach/feed wild animals.

Image credits: Winstonisapuppy
#5
They take photos of the squirrels.
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#6
When they stop to take a picture of a deer, moose, elk or bear at the side of the road.
Image credits: pvb57
#7
Asking how many more miles up the #1 Highway till they hit Alaska… and they’re on Vancouver Island.
Image credits: HeliRyGuy
#8
Pronouncing the second T in Toronto.
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#9
They casually talk about how they “might catch a Leaf game” as a family activity. Like buddy you realize that’s probably a $800-$1000 outing for a family of 4 right? Not saying it’s impossible, but at least do a little homework before making any promises to the kids.Bonus points if they drop the “I hear it’s playoffs, what’s the best way to get tickets”.

Image credits: Buttsquish
#10
When they are worried or ask about bears.
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#11
Cal-GARY instead of Calgree.
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#12
Standing in front of the Steam Clock *(which is electric)* with their mouth open.
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#13
When they call it the CNN Tower.
Image credits: Judge_Rhinohold
#14
When they call the Confederation Bridge the Confederation Bridge and not just “The Bridge”.
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#15
White plastic cowboy hats.
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#16
They look optimistic and happy (Saskatchewan resident).
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#17
When they are in banff 🤣.
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#18
When they ask, « Où est la toilette ? ».
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#19
When they say Victoria Island instead of Vancouver Island.
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#20
Ontario: Showing up over dressed, Americans do not have very good geography lessons, don’t understand climate or weather lolI’ve had friends visit from Ohio and had to explain to them that we have almost the exact same weather and they wouldn’t believe me lol.

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#21
When they call the Skytrain the metro or the subway.
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#22
Their car has a front licence plate.
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#23
They say "SaskatcheWAWN". Instant give away you're not from here. We all say it "SaskatchewIN".
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#24
Red Plates.Goes 50 under on a slight curve, 140 on straight.

Image credits: captain_sticky_balls
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