It was my go to late night drinking food for years. My roommate from France would laugh when she would see an empty box in the recycle in the morning. She knew I must have gone out the night before and had a good time :)
I can’t believe the Canadians still call it kraft dinner. Yeah, stupid kraft calls it that, but I mean, use common sense people. It’s macaroni noodles with cheese. That’s Macaroni and cheese and nothing else. At some point, you’d figure the Canadians would grab a brain and say, “hey, we’re really eating Mac and cheese here” but no. Canadians are too thick for that.
zoolzool1 It isn’t mac and cheese at all. I doubt there is anything resembling cheese in there. Real mac and cheese is awesome. KD is only for emergencies or a hangover cure.
One thing you missed Mark, maybe cuz it is too obvious, is we both speak English, although with different accents ! With a strong presence of French in eastern Canada and Spanish in the southwest USA. The English comes from England's early exploration and colonization, but there are some oddities, such as some French place names in the north-western USA from French explorers from Quebec, and Spanish place names on Canada's West Coast from Spanish explorers from California. Also, both countries have lots of Indigenous Peoples place names, such as Sakatchewan province and Nebraska state.
The United States is not independent, The U.SA. does not have an official language , The U.S.A. speaks a poor version of English.English, belongs to England , so there.
I'm an American (and, now Canadian, too) who moved to Canada for work some 23 years ago now. I felt very little culture shock, other than the pleasant surprise of universal health care. These days, though, i think there is more difference than there was when i moved here in late 1995.
Not really. Canada and the US are pretty much the same people and country, divided by a few political differences built over the years. The US came up with a very capitalist, free market, small government model, and Canada followed a European model. Take away politics, and it doesn't make any sense at all to have 2 countries
I'm not in disagreement with you on the fundamentals there. With time here (in Canada) i've noted a drift in values, pretty much without a doubt due to the differences in politics.
Just wanted to say thanks for all your wonderful German videos. My wife and I just got back from a Bavaria Road trip. We flew into Frankfurt then drove to Heidelberg, Eibsee, Berchtesgaden, Munich, Bamberg, and back to Frankfurt. I watched your videos multiple times and it truly helped us plan and prepare for the trip. Danke!
Thanks for the video. You're right, Canada and the U.S. are both amazing in their own right. I'm happy that you're able to share your travels with your family. Not a lot of people such as myself can say they've done that. (Also you forgot to mention that both countries have strong Native American heritages.) Always a pleasure to see your videos and great smile. {;)
We've got to widen your mac and cheese horizons (and yes, I have several boxes in my cupboard) - there is a wide world of delicious mac and cheese that doesn't involve powder.
Wolters World you'll have to come over to my house if you want an eye opening home made Mac n cheese, my family loves it even if it's a one dish meal. Kind of like when fresh corn on the cob is ripe, we make a whole lunch out of it lol.
Kraft Dinner is my guilty pleasure... It's not good for you at all but .. It's just taste so good. But you have to eat it right away. Once it cools down it does not taste good anymore.
Agreed... that's why I eat more of it than I should... I look at the rest in the pot and think, "Well....but It won't taste as well later." chomp chomp :(
I never realized how mysterious the Canadian name for macaroni and cheese was until you said it, but it's true that many a night that blue box was dinner!
Thank you for making a video about our similarities! With everything going on politically, it’s easy to lose sight of these. Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July!
Hahaha! He's Right about the KD! . I do recommend "Road Tripping". It's a great way to see the country, and you could stop and see any sight you want. Just... take your time, and be prepared to take your time.
I have watched a couple of your videos about Canada and how Canada and the US are the same. I just love your enthusiasm. I also like the fact that you highlight positive things and promote both countries equally. It is so refreshing to see someone nail some of the important things. In my opinion you know a great deal about Canada. If I didn't already live in Canada I would come here to visit based on your video.
You're totally right about #7, I'm an American and always thought of it was a rural American or Southern thing before, but it's amazing how there are so many country music fans in Canada too and they have some of the biggest country music festivals in the world as well.
The reason Canadians place the flag on their backpacks when travelling abroad is less about patriotism and more about letting everyone know we are not American. In my experience travelling, I have been treated much better once it was known that I am Canadian. I have met savvy American travellers who have sewn the Canadian flag onto their backpacks for this reason.
Canada and the US truly are the same nation divided by a border and a few political differences built over the years. The history, demographics, language and dialect, culture, the architecture and structure of the cities, etc. If both joined the country would be simply unstoppable
yeah. they just add up and i didn't even get into luxury taxes and alchool taxes and all that . so many taxes... another common thing between the countries :)
Hey Walter, great video but one important thing for travellers is we both drive on the same side of the road. As for that disgusting stuff in a box it's usually referred to as KD in Canada.
0:22 If you live in Alaska, New Hampshire, Delaware, Oregon or Montana, you don’t have to worry about sales tax, because they don’t have any sales tax.
Kraft Dinner is sold in abundance in Scotland in a red/orange box and they call it Kraft Cheesey Pasta - but it’s the same thing, I’ve had both! Try some next time you’re in the UK!
I've traveled to many places, but I once had an American say to me: "I've never left the United States but I've been to Canada!" A couple years later, the same person asked me if he needs a passport to go to Puerto Rico.
To be honest, coming from Hong Kong, I never like the idea of 15% tips being force upon on the customers in Canada. I would be more comfortable to be charge more on the menu from the get go than having to pay extra for some poor services. Yes, it sounds like I pay around the same amount at the end, but the feelings are totally different. The thing is, I tipped when I was in HK, if the service was brilliant I tip more, if it was terrible, well no hard feeling, you just don't get that extra money, and it won't left any bad taste in my mouth either, that's all. Force tipping just eliminates the actual idea of "tips" in my opinion.
Apophis STR you aren't forced. You could walk out, but you would be seen as an asshole. It's really up to you. They can't physically hold you until you pay a tip. If they do that's illegal and they could get into trouble for it. If you don't plan to come back in the next few days you can get away with it.
No no no...don't get it wrong guys, I was actually only talking about some of the Chinese restaurants there (I didn't mention it on my post, my bad). Regular restaurants in Canada usually have really decent services and I never had any issue on paying more tips if we really enjoyed the meal.
Quimby Beckett Even if they didn't force the tip, you would still feel & look like being an ass for not to as someone from above mentioned. Usually people wouldn't want to further complicating the matter and just pay the tips and leave, but that's exactly what this tip culture left us the bad taste in the mouth, the culture made it almost a requirement. The problem is you never know how the service would be if it's your first time.
#8 I have a friend who lives in Europe who messaged me that she is coming to Portland, Oregon and was thinking I could drive up one day. I live in Tennessee. Not quite a days drive.
Speaking of flying between cities in North America, I think one of the shocks that people outside North America would have is how expensive flights tickets are. In North America, we don't have the likes of Air Asia or Ryanair. And in Canada, it's even worse because we don't have JetBlue or Spirit Air (there's a discount airline that has just started running in the last few weeks so we will see how it goes). Once, we had a family friend who flew to Vancouver and said that she would try getting a cheap ticket to see us in Toronto. We told her that it wouldn't be possible but she wouldn't believe us. That meeting in Toronot didn't happen, obviously. I really hope that the price of plane tickets could go down so at the very least we can explore different parts of our own country.
that is true. there just aren't those easyjet type airlines. I know people talk about southwest or allegiant but southwest is not that cheap and the really cheap ones like allegient and spirit... well they are not up to ryanair quality lets say
At least with the US, it is just so cheap to drive everywhere. As long as you aren't climbing a steep hill or other nonsense, you can find car rentals for unlimited miles at $15-20 a day for an economy car. With gas at $2.50-3 a gallon, it is just cheap to drive everywhere though sometimes the distances can be a burden.
I know it's not as fast a trip but how is price and service with the VIA rail? I'm American and did a college class trip in 1987 from Windsor to Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City that way and it was pretty nice then.
I wouldn't fly Allegiant if they gave me free tickets for life!!! ....that airline has had several "near misses" in terms of their safety! That is something you simply don't compromise on, no matter the cost savings!
Mark, a suggestion for the future video. Dont have to do it but it would be nice as a nod to these lands. Something both US and Canada have in common is Native Americans.
The bottom line: If you're not from either country, you're better off visiting the USA. Yes, similarities, but everything is more and/or better (museums, theme parks, beaches, national parks, performing arts, shopping, etc.).
Born and raised in Mid-Michigan. Very familiar with Canadians. I love them. I prefer them to Americans most of the time, especially these days. It’s no longer easy to cross the border, but it’s still worth the hassle. Canada is a beautiful, peaceful country.
Hi Mark! Great vid as always, thanks for heads up what to expect. But I have to disagree on one thing :) Last year we've actually driven from NY to Miami to LA. Didn't spend entire two weeks in a car, actually small portion of it. It's just about how you organised your car trip (food to car, short bathroom breaks). Enjoyed whole country very much and I got the feeling we've squeezed as much as we could from the time we've had :) Then I guess it's very different when you're traveling with family, not just two people mid twenties :)
I think the point he was trying to make is that some people do not realize the actual size of the U.S. and Canada. If I ever had enough money to travel, I would want to find one place that I could see many sites in one location. Because it is a vacation after all I would like to relax and not be caught up in keeping a schedule.
Mark it’s a good list but from an American point of view. We tip less than 15%, Alberta will separate before Québec ever does, and bumper stickers and flags on clothing is still a kind of not-kosher thing here. I’m an American who immigrated to Canada about 15 years ago so, no hate. Happy Canada Day.
31 years ago. I walked my girl halfway across the Rainbow bridge. There at the line that is the border I told her a story about how friends came to this point to agree. To shake hands to befriend one another. In the light of the falls, the rainbow of the mist, I took a knee and asked her to marry me. For 31 years that border has been so much of my life. Every anniversary has been something as though leaning an elbow on a railng to support oneself while they take in the ambiance. America is not simply my neighbour. America is part of my family. Perhaps the saying ,"your long lost cousin from Albuquerque." Love you guys. Come north more often. When you see your flag on one of our porches stop and ask why. It might be mine. We will have a BBQ.
Canadian and American service culture are unparalleled. I always miss the convenient hours and friendly service when I’m away although I recognize we have a fair bit work on an affording a livable wage for all workers.
There are 'cowboys and Indians' in Canada as well as the US. Sometimes Americans are surprised to discover this. Native people make up 1% of the American population and 5% of the Canadian population. Native Canadians are called First Nations here. Reservations are called reserves in Canada.
I agree with your list. From Michigan, USA. Last time I went to from Michigan to Canada it was difficult to tell I had left. Both countries are very similar. Also, I’m hungry for Mac and cheese now lol
At 4:00, LISTEN UP EUROPEAN TOURISTS. North America is huge. Canada is the second largest country in the world, after Russia!! I’ve seen tourists from France, and other European countries, visit Québec, for example, and think that they can go from one major North American city to another in a one hour train ride! Driving from Montréal to NYC is about 7,5 hours. Montréal to Québec City is 3 hours. NYC to Miami will take about four days. Vancouver is all the way on the West Coast, a 3.5 hour plane ✈️ ride. Please look at a map 🗺 before you travel anywhere!!
Heres a Similarity.. If the Norther parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin and Michigan people actually speak Canadian style english with words like.. Ehh ehh or ya ya ya to almost everything.. If you watch the movie Fargo its a perfect example.. Great video
Country music is proof Canadians and Americans share a VERY close culture and relationship, nobody else can really get in on that...although Australia tries from time to time lol.
During the Calgary Stampede (which starts this Friday, July 6th, 2018) would be a great time to visit Calgary if you want to see the city during 'the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'. If you're still in BC, it's an easy trip to Calgary through the Rockies. I imagine Canada and the US are similar in that each province (or state) has its own unique identity, culture and demographic as defined by their geography and predominant industries. I was drawn to Alberta from Ontario more than 20 years ago because of it's young and dynamic population, healthy outdoor lifestyle and thriving entrepreneurial spirit. It still feels to me like a place you can build a successful life even it you start with knowing no one and having nothing.
Mark this must be the only time I've ever heard anyone make the case for Mac'n'Cheese as an agent of international solidarity.
It's the little things that hold us together :)
It was my go to late night drinking food for years. My roommate from France would laugh when she would see an empty box in the recycle in the morning. She knew I must have gone out the night before and had a good time :)
I make my own cheese & macaroni dinner. It's better then why box 1
I can’t believe the Canadians still call it kraft dinner. Yeah, stupid kraft calls it that, but I mean, use common sense people. It’s macaroni noodles with cheese. That’s Macaroni and cheese and nothing else. At some point, you’d figure the Canadians would grab a brain and say, “hey, we’re really eating Mac and cheese here” but no. Canadians are too thick for that.
zoolzool1 It isn’t mac and cheese at all. I doubt there is anything resembling cheese in there. Real mac and cheese is awesome. KD is only for emergencies or a hangover cure.
#11 - We both love teasing each other in a good natured way - much like siblings do.
that is so true :)
Nice to think that at times we might cut you off from maple syrup, but then that wouldn't be very nice. Love you guys.
One thing you missed Mark, maybe cuz it is too obvious, is we both speak English, although with different accents ! With a strong presence of French in eastern Canada and Spanish in the southwest USA. The English comes from England's early exploration and colonization, but there are some oddities, such as some French place names in the north-western USA from French explorers from Quebec, and Spanish place names on Canada's West Coast from Spanish explorers from California. Also, both countries have lots of Indigenous Peoples place names, such as Sakatchewan province and Nebraska state.
Happy Canada Day, from USA.
OceanBlue fuck you
OceanBlue I’m not stupid, but it sound like you are. I don’t go around just harassing people online like you do troll, get a life!
The United States is not independent, The U.SA. does not have an official language , The U.S.A. speaks a poor version of English.English, belongs to England , so there.
Joseph Forest that was offensive
Please tell me how???????????.
Mark, you're always full of joy man....appreciate what you and your family do for us all with these videos!
thank you :) we love traveling and sharing and hope it comes through :)
As a Canadian I have to say you are well versed with Canada and done respectfully. Do a part 2 :)
I filmed a differences between us and canada video too but will have that out closer to Canadian Thanksgiving
Is that your dog 🥰 He’s cute
#9: Niagra: Yeah we share it, but Canada has the better view.
that is true
+Wolters World , do they have public transportation that will go from hotel to Niagra falls?
yes. that's true. (to the better view. I don't know the public transportation answer)
same about the border :D
notthegoatseguy *Niagara baby
I'm an American (and, now Canadian, too) who moved to Canada for work some 23 years ago now. I felt very little culture shock, other than the pleasant surprise of universal health care. These days, though, i think there is more difference than there was when i moved here in late 1995.
Not really. Canada and the US are pretty much the same people and country, divided by a few political differences built over the years. The US came up with a very capitalist, free market, small government model, and Canada followed a European model. Take away politics, and it doesn't make any sense at all to have 2 countries
I'm not in disagreement with you on the fundamentals there. With time here (in Canada) i've noted a drift in values, pretty much without a doubt due to the differences in politics.
@@luuchoo93 1 word bud Quebec
Just wanted to say thanks for all your wonderful German videos. My wife and I just got back from a Bavaria Road trip. We flew into Frankfurt then drove to Heidelberg, Eibsee, Berchtesgaden, Munich, Bamberg, and back to Frankfurt. I watched your videos multiple times and it truly helped us plan and prepare for the trip. Danke!
That's awesome to hear. I'm glad they could help and it sounds like you had an awesome trip
Thanks for the video. You're right, Canada and the U.S. are both amazing in their own right. I'm happy that you're able to share your travels with your family. Not a lot of people such as myself can say they've done that. (Also you forgot to mention that both countries have strong Native American heritages.) Always a pleasure to see your videos and great smile. {;)
Coincidentally posted on Canada Day 😉
Indeed :)
No such thing. Dominion Day. His Dominion shall be from Sea to Shining Sea, from the great river to the ends of the earth.
Your bible
We've got to widen your mac and cheese horizons (and yes, I have several boxes in my cupboard) - there is a wide world of delicious mac and cheese that doesn't involve powder.
Velveeta doesn't count ;)
i will say homemade mac and cheese is the bomb :)
Phylis Maddox ikr
Wolters World you'll have to come over to my house if you want an eye opening home made Mac n cheese, my family loves it even if it's a one dish meal. Kind of like when fresh corn on the cob is ripe, we make a whole lunch out of it lol.
It's not mac and cheese without buttered bread crumbs on top. Baked.
Happy Canada Day folks!
Cheers!
Kraft Dinner is my guilty pleasure... It's not good for you at all but .. It's just taste so good. But you have to eat it right away. Once it cools down it does not taste good anymore.
Agreed... that's why I eat more of it than I should... I look at the rest in the pot and think, "Well....but It won't taste as well later." chomp chomp :(
Mc Kenna haha I think that's how many of us feel in that KD situation
Agreed. Its got to be straight out of the pot. Even a few minutes and the golden goodness starts to fade.
I'm a canadian and I hate KD
I never realized how mysterious the Canadian name for macaroni and cheese was until you said it, but it's true that many a night that blue box was dinner!
The blue box special :)
Thank you for making a video about our similarities! With everything going on politically, it’s easy to lose sight of these.
Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July!
THank you. happy Canada and 4th!
I really enjoy this channel. I’ve taken your recommendations several times now while traveling and you are spot on. Thank you!!
Thank you
Hahaha! He's Right about the KD!
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I do recommend "Road Tripping". It's a great way to see the country, and you could stop and see any sight you want. Just... take your time, and be prepared to take your time.
Your videos are absolutely great and informational! Thank you for providing us your service!!
Thank you
You have helped us out a lot with great advice! Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks Brad
Yup 👍🏽 Pretty Much. Good Video 🥰
I absolutely love your energy! Great video!!
good stuff as always professor!
I love that transition from BC to NC and back again. Wow!!!
I have watched a couple of your videos about Canada and how Canada and the US are the same. I just love your enthusiasm. I also like the fact that you highlight positive things and promote both countries equally. It is so refreshing to see someone nail some of the important things. In my opinion you know a great deal about Canada. If I didn't already live in Canada I would come here to visit based on your video.
Without watching I jokingly thought about mac and cheese/KD. This made my morning
It just brings us together :)
You're totally right about #7, I'm an American and always thought of it was a rural American or Southern thing before, but it's amazing how there are so many country music fans in Canada too and they have some of the biggest country music festivals in the world as well.
I used to like the blue box stuff until I married a woman who makes it with real cheddar cheese.
Homemade is a whole other video :)
The reason Canadians place the flag on their backpacks when travelling abroad is less about patriotism and more about letting everyone know we are not American. In my experience travelling, I have been treated much better once it was known that I am Canadian. I have met savvy American travellers who have sewn the Canadian flag onto their backpacks for this reason.
What an extraordinary life you live!
Thank you. We are truly blessed
Canada and the US truly are the same nation divided by a border and a few political differences built over the years. The history, demographics, language and dialect, culture, the architecture and structure of the cities, etc. If both joined the country would be simply unstoppable
if the U.S. puts down their guns!
You are doing a good job... keep it up!!
Thank you
@@woltersworld question your name is Mark why is it called Wolters is that your last wolter?
Don’t forget in British Columbia also has a 7% PST which is a provincial sales tax on some items not all
yeah. they just add up and i didn't even get into luxury taxes and alchool taxes and all that . so many taxes... another common thing between the countries :)
@@woltersworld Though at-least Alberta only has 5% GST and nothing else iirc
You have some nice teleporting skills I must say
These kind of videos are great! I just finished watching your what not to do in America video. : )
Thanks for watching!
Well done Mark! Happy 4th of July from Canada!
Thank you
I am so proud of myself that I chose Canada as WOrking holiday destination! :)
Hey Walter, great video but one important thing for travellers is we both drive on the same side of the road. As for that disgusting stuff in a box it's usually referred to as KD in Canada.
Great video!
thank you
0:22 If you live in Alaska, New Hampshire, Delaware, Oregon or Montana, you don’t have to worry about sales tax, because they don’t have any sales tax.
Thanks for the video Mark! Mmm Kraft dinner...
It's delicious:)
You misspelled Kroff Dinner, what's that aboot, Terrence?
Throw in a slice or two of Velveeta and kick it up a notch.
My mind instantly went to the thought that... I DO have Kraft Mac and Cheese in my cabinet - and I AM a bit hungry.
I luv your videos Sir.
Thank you
Kraft Dinner is sold in abundance in Scotland in a red/orange box and they call it Kraft Cheesey Pasta - but it’s the same thing, I’ve had both! Try some next time you’re in the UK!
I've traveled to many places, but I once had an American say to me: "I've never left the United States but I've been to Canada!" A couple years later, the same person asked me if he needs a passport to go to Puerto Rico.
we can get kraft mac&cheese here in Norway and yes it is real good
Another reason to head back to Norway:)
Good job Mark!👍👍
Thank you
If you really want to try it, Kraft Easy Mac is the way to go. Available in any supermarket / convenience store and only requires a microwave to cook.
Trip Hacks DC Rob, we don't have a microwave. No kidding. 😂
To be honest, coming from Hong Kong, I never like the idea of 15% tips being force upon on the customers in Canada. I would be more comfortable to be charge more on the menu from the get go than having to pay extra for some poor services. Yes, it sounds like I pay around the same amount at the end, but the feelings are totally different. The thing is, I tipped when I was in HK, if the service was brilliant I tip more, if it was terrible, well no hard feeling, you just don't get that extra money, and it won't left any bad taste in my mouth either, that's all.
Force tipping just eliminates the actual idea of "tips" in my opinion.
Apophis STR you aren't forced. You could walk out, but you would be seen as an asshole. It's really up to you. They can't physically hold you until you pay a tip. If they do that's illegal and they could get into trouble for it.
If you don't plan to come back in the next few days you can get away with it.
No no no...don't get it wrong guys, I was actually only talking about some of the Chinese restaurants there (I didn't mention it on my post, my bad). Regular restaurants in Canada usually have really decent services and I never had any issue on paying more tips if we really enjoyed the meal.
Quimby Beckett Even if they didn't force the tip, you would still feel & look like being an ass for not to as someone from above mentioned. Usually people wouldn't want to further complicating the matter and just pay the tips and leave, but that's exactly what this tip culture left us the bad taste in the mouth, the culture made it almost a requirement.
The problem is you never know how the service would be if it's your first time.
Mark makes a good point in his videos that service is better in places that have tipping.
I agree. It's not tipping. It's forced theft
#8 I have a friend who lives in Europe who messaged me that she is coming to Portland, Oregon and was thinking I could drive up one day. I live in Tennessee. Not quite a days drive.
LOL
Montana has no sales tax.
Amen
Mark you need to get yourself down to Australia. If you love the US and Canada you will love it down here!
We will be getting back down under. I was an exchange students in NSW many many years ago
NSW is certainly the best part of Oz! Looking foreword to seeing you down here. Just like the USA and Canada our distances are crazy large.
Speaking of flying between cities in North America, I think one of the shocks that people outside North America would have is how expensive flights tickets are. In North America, we don't have the likes of Air Asia or Ryanair. And in Canada, it's even worse because we don't have JetBlue or Spirit Air (there's a discount airline that has just started running in the last few weeks so we will see how it goes). Once, we had a family friend who flew to Vancouver and said that she would try getting a cheap ticket to see us in Toronto. We told her that it wouldn't be possible but she wouldn't believe us. That meeting in Toronot didn't happen, obviously.
I really hope that the price of plane tickets could go down so at the very least we can explore different parts of our own country.
that is true. there just aren't those easyjet type airlines. I know people talk about southwest or allegiant but southwest is not that cheap and the really cheap ones like allegient and spirit... well they are not up to ryanair quality lets say
At least with the US, it is just so cheap to drive everywhere. As long as you aren't climbing a steep hill or other nonsense, you can find car rentals for unlimited miles at $15-20 a day for an economy car. With gas at $2.50-3 a gallon, it is just cheap to drive everywhere though sometimes the distances can be a burden.
I know it's not as fast a trip but how is price and service with the VIA rail? I'm American and did a college class trip in 1987 from Windsor to Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City that way and it was pretty nice then.
I wouldn't fly Allegiant if they gave me free tickets for life!!! ....that airline has had several "near misses" in terms of their safety! That is something you simply don't compromise on, no matter the cost savings!
747-pilot What is a “near miss”? Wouldn’t that be an actual collision? Think about it......
Brother...I love your awesome site ! have great respect for worldly Americans .
Did I see muskoka brewery! My favourite micro brew!
I did not expect #10
Try to keep things interesting :)
I went to Banff during winter when I went to Canada, it was beautiful but the roads were snowy
Welcome to the OBX Mark! :) :)
Cheers
Julie Garcia vids coming sometime. We just left obx last week.
Mark, a suggestion for the future video. Dont have to do it but it would be nice as a nod to these lands. Something both US and Canada have in common is Native Americans.
I just loved Vancouver!
Love the beer you show is Muskoka Detour. A great 🇨🇦 craft beer.
It was... gooood:)
The bottom line: If you're not from either country, you're better off visiting the USA. Yes, similarities, but everything is more and/or better (museums, theme parks, beaches, national parks, performing arts, shopping, etc.).
The Blue Box rocks! Always tasty and a quick meal!
I've been to B.C once and I wanna go there again :)
Born and raised in Mid-Michigan. Very familiar with Canadians. I love them. I prefer them to Americans most of the time, especially these days. It’s no longer easy to cross the border, but it’s still worth the hassle. Canada is a beautiful, peaceful country.
I was surprised at how the highway system changed so much going into Vancouver.
Hi Mark! Great vid as always, thanks for heads up what to expect.
But I have to disagree on one thing :) Last year we've actually driven from NY to Miami to LA. Didn't spend entire two weeks in a car, actually small portion of it. It's just about how you organised your car trip (food to car, short bathroom breaks). Enjoyed whole country very much and I got the feeling we've squeezed as much as we could from the time we've had :)
Then I guess it's very different when you're traveling with family, not just two people mid twenties :)
I think the point he was trying to make is that some people do not realize the actual size of the U.S. and Canada. If I ever had enough money to travel, I would want to find one place that I could see many sites in one location. Because it is a vacation after all I would like to relax and not be caught up in keeping a schedule.
Mark it’s a good list but from an American point of view. We tip less than 15%, Alberta will separate before Québec ever does, and bumper stickers and flags on clothing is still a kind of not-kosher thing here. I’m an American who immigrated to Canada about 15 years ago so, no hate. Happy Canada Day.
Welcome to the New World 🇺🇸🇨🇦
1:48 A wild advertisement for Belgien beer appeared!
31 years ago. I walked my girl halfway across the Rainbow bridge. There at the line that is the border I told her a story about how friends came to this point to agree. To shake hands to befriend one another. In the light of the falls, the rainbow of the mist, I took a knee and asked her to marry me. For 31 years that border has been so much of my life. Every anniversary has been something as though leaning an elbow on a railng to support oneself while they take in the ambiance. America is not simply my neighbour. America is part of my family. Perhaps the saying ,"your long lost cousin from Albuquerque." Love you guys. Come north more often. When you see your flag on one of our porches stop and ask why. It might be mine. We will have a BBQ.
I live on the Outer Banks 😱 I’m so glad you’ve been here! I freaked out a bit when I heard this
Did a video on donts of OBX last week. Won't come out for a bit but tried to help :)
I know the US loved county music, but i had no idea that Canada loved country just like their southern neighbour.
Canadian and American service culture are unparalleled. I always miss the convenient hours and friendly service when I’m away although I recognize we have a fair bit work on an affording a livable wage for all workers.
There are 'cowboys and Indians' in Canada as well as the US. Sometimes Americans are surprised to discover this. Native people make up 1% of the American population and 5% of the Canadian population. Native Canadians are called First Nations here. Reservations are called reserves in Canada.
I agree with your list. From Michigan, USA. Last time I went to from Michigan to Canada it was difficult to tell I had left. Both countries are very similar. Also, I’m hungry for Mac and cheese now lol
I loveeeeee Kraft Mac n cheese. My mom used to call it “krapt” as in crappy haha
Regarding the large distances, it's much like that here in South Africa also.
And, over there one has to focus on places to see in that area.
If you had said Africa, I would have agreed. South Africa though is like 1/8 of the USA. Not really comparable. USA is like a 3rd of Africa
@@CollinSR25 Yes, and so?
Tim Hortons is 💯 better than Dunkin Donuts 🍩. I’ll fight you all on this 😂😂😂
I’d agree. I would rather eat a donut at Tim Hortons than Dunkin Donuts
@@britjay0010o3d I am Canadian. The Dunkin Donuts seem better but they have improved Timmies
At 4:00, LISTEN UP EUROPEAN TOURISTS. North America is huge. Canada is the second largest country in the world, after Russia!! I’ve seen tourists from France, and other European countries, visit Québec, for example, and think that they can go from one major North American city to another in a one hour train ride! Driving from Montréal to NYC is about 7,5 hours. Montréal to Québec City is 3 hours. NYC to Miami will take about four days. Vancouver is all the way on the West Coast, a 3.5 hour plane ✈️ ride. Please look at a map 🗺 before you travel anywhere!!
Heres a Similarity.. If the Norther parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin and Michigan people actually speak Canadian style english with words like.. Ehh ehh or ya ya ya to almost everything.. If you watch the movie Fargo its a perfect example.. Great video
Nik Ninja me too I feel ya
I live in Southern Ontario, and I don't believe that's the case.
xXPyrophorusXx Really?? Im suprised. im From the Detroit suburbs and I heard it many times in the UP..
Uncle Chuckles, you get the Canadian influence all over the Upper Midwest including Minnesohduh, Sout Dakohduh, eh?
Bill Green what’s your favorite pop?? I enjoy Minne Soda 🥤
Canada is a country, the USA is a union, America is a continent and Canada is a country in North America.
Country music is proof Canadians and Americans share a VERY close culture and relationship, nobody else can really get in on that...although Australia tries from time to time lol.
What's sad is I am eating Kraft Mac and Cheese while I binge watch Wolters World.
You must really love Vancouver, you have videos from different months haha.
Honestly, I can't stand country music.
say it isn't so.
In Australia, where I live we have GST too, except it’s already included in the price, and tipping is not expected. 0:38-1:18.
good to know! i will be down there soon enough making a fun video like this probably between NZ and Australia :)
Australia is enormous too, except there is more desert than people. 04:03.
Two countries that are very,very similar! We are both lucky!
Besides the Mac'n chesse, the dunets and the proudness of our country, Brazil 🇧🇷 is the same.
but you have McChedder!!!! :)
True story 😂, thx for replying me.
Michigan and Canada share the Great Lakes too
Yes I am from Michigan living in Arizona now
and Ohio.
You forgot that BC has PST as well as GST which means an extra 7% so we are taxed 12% on the total (except food).
so many taxes... both countries have that down for sure :)
Both countries expect the civilized behavior of actually forming a line!
I'm in South Africa. One could also look at differences and similarities between South Africa and Namibia.
In Alberta we just have the GST. So, you should come for a visit.
I'm looking into a jasper and Calgary trip
During the Calgary Stampede (which starts this Friday, July 6th, 2018) would be a great time to visit Calgary if you want to see the city during 'the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'. If you're still in BC, it's an easy trip to Calgary through the Rockies. I imagine Canada and the US are similar in that each province (or state) has its own unique identity, culture and demographic as defined by their geography and predominant industries. I was drawn to Alberta from Ontario more than 20 years ago because of it's young and dynamic population, healthy outdoor lifestyle and thriving entrepreneurial spirit. It still feels to me like a place you can build a successful life even it you start with knowing no one and having nothing.
Don't forget Banff, Canmore and Longview. Beautiful country that is breathtaking.
I live in Ontario (Canada). Our HST tax rate is 13%. I always pay 13% HST tax when I buy stuff here.
Stanley Park Represented :)
We try :)
And U.S.-Canadian relations were instantly restored
and we can thank Kraft Mac & Cheese/KD for that :)
Realizing that there are more total American hockey fans than Canadian hockey fans is a mind-blowing experience.
Canada/ population about 36.000,000. U.S.A./ population about 340,000,000...GET IT ?
Hey Wolter, how about doing a segment on the best country to move to since this one is turning to shit at high speed?
Country music?
BARF!
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Happy canada day to you too
What about Stompin Tom Connors, a Canadian icon ! 🇨🇦