My family and I have traveled to eastern Canada about 12–24 times, from Toronto to Nova Scotia. Here are some differences we noticed between Canada and New England:
Advantages to Canada
- Fewer people
- Cleaner air
- Higher probability of strangers approaching and/or talking to you
- Fewer potholes, it seems
Disadvantages of Canada
- (For those who dislike social interaction) Higher probability of strangers approaching and/or talking to you
- Some people don’t speak English
- Apparently, still a constitutional monarchy
Other Differences
- Tobacco products are affixed with graphic images of product health consequences (e.g., mouth cancer)
- More pine trees
- Some people are native French speakers
- Higher beaver and wolf populations
- Native Americans are called ‘First Peoples’
There are probably some other differences, too.