That's really sweet, no matter when you came here, welcome! 😊 I came from France in 1968, as a child with my family, I LOVE my gorgeous, stable, safe country!!! Unlike the neighbour... ❤🇨🇦❤ Take good care of yourself!👋🌠
Enjoyed this. I'm Canadian and am always interested in how others find us. Keep in mind, this is a comparison of Vancouver and the Philippines. Canada is huge and there will be variations depending on where you are.
That comment that we only get sun for 3 months of the year was ridiculous! In southern Ontario (and in most other provinces) we get the sun all year round. Yes the temperatures vary according to season, but we still get the sun….even in winter!
I do get what you’re trying to convey in your comment. Yes: the sun shines all year. However, I do believe the intent of the comment was to imply that there is very little sun during a huge portion of the year. I have a good friend from Japan and when she was here as a student, after her first winter, she said to me, “I now know why Canadians love spring so much.” It sucks butt that the sun sets so early starting in November and it feels like the night that never ends; to me, at least. I would assume that for someone from an area of the world where they are closer to the equator and get more sunlight hours per day, it would be a huge adjustment to not have as many daylight hours; I think that would be a huge adjustment.
🇨🇦 Born & raised Canadian - English/Norwegian decent - an old granny now. I have always used an umbrella to shield from the sun, always! And you will find every province has a culture of its own. When I moved from prairie town in Manitoba as a young teen to an oil town in Alberta, I experienced massive culture shock! And that’s in my own country!
In Vancouver people don't use umbrella as much as everybody wears a rain jacket. Then I moved to Edmonton, my rain jacket has to be retired cuz the sun shines over 340 days a year here. Canada is a huge country that has lots to offer and I really like the variety of it.
I’m a born Canadian who bucks the norm and uses an umbrella as a sun shade, sometimes even more than as a rain shelter. Summers have been very hot lately, and shade really helps so people can go ahead and look at me funny.
This comment section…… so negative! Her comparison is from the Philippines and Vancouver, Canada. We get it not all of Canada has the same weather as Vancouver but for just one second compare the difference from Vancouver to where this young lady comes from. She’s not comparing Vancouver and Toronto!!!!!
Love what? Lack of doctors. WORST wait times for medical diagnosis/treatment? High gas prices. DOUBLE tv/telephone charges? The COLD. The HIGH overall TAXATION. Uncontrolled immigration with NO REAL jobs for most.
Vancouver is one of the most expensive places to live in Canada. I’m sure that counts for some of the monetary culture shock. That’s a shock for people who live in other places in Canada too!
Honest, helpful, and genuine videos without shitting on everything - thank you!!! Its nice to see after so many "why I hate Canada" and "why I'm leaving Canada videos" popping up everywhere. But you are definitely wrong on the chips - Ketchup chips are better than barbeque hands down 🤪
Welcome to you. I was born are raised in and around the Toronto area. My first international move was to Minnetonka. Not a very friendly place. Next move was to Memphis. Their mind set is still in the 60's. Could not get out of there fast enough. Back in central Ontario and happily staying put.
Tipping is meant as a reward for good service. Not as a wage supplement, not happy with your wage. Improve yourself, change jobs, ask for more money. And this one is difficult, work harder.
@@Pavlovshouse-ud5ekI guess that YOUR Pavlovian reflex is to be ignorant of the reality of that sector and blame the workers... Sorry... Not good enough. Do some research and come back when you have something intelligent to add to this conversation.
@@TheJimprez nope, hope you didn’t hurt yourself leaping to those erroneous conclusions. Being someone who’s worked all my life in multiple industries, including the service sector. And who has worked hard at every step along the way, changed jobs when one wasn’t providing enough reward, took chances to get ahead, successfully and unsuccessfully, got an education and improved my lot in life. I can say unequivocally that I appreciate and recognize the effort made. I tip based on that, and I tip very well, if a modicum of effort is made. I could make several assumptions about you, based on the 15 words you originally posted, but I won’t. Your insults in lieu of an argument tells me everything I need to know. Tells me you are not worth the effort.
Tipping percentage of 10%, 15%, or 20% in the USA is supposed to be based on the cost of the food BEFORE taxes are added. Most younger people don’t realize this. Restaurants also take advantage of their ignorance when they list the how much a 10%, 15% or 20% of the bill is at the bottom of the bill because the amounts listed are usually based on percentages of the total bill AFTER taxes have been added.
Vancouver is hardly Canada imo. I was there for about 7 years. The climate is not reflective of most of the country, nor are the prices. Newcomers: Don’t skip tips, you’ll be considered VERY rude!! It is NOT optional - it’s like skipping out on a bill. I tip based on how good the service is, not a set 15% etc. Also, go anywhere but Van or Toronto if you want any leftover money at the end of the month.
Tipping is such a strange thing coming from a place where we don't tip. It is so weird that businesses don't pay workers a livable wage. Especially in Canada.
@@charisma-hornum-fries every province in Canada has a minimum wage. My Province is the lowest at 11.50/hour. The employer can't pay an employee less than that... The tip is on top of the pay and based off of the service you got. In the US it's different on how they get paid if they get tips. :)
Yeah and no. This person came from the Philippine so let’s be real that’s a huge climate change. Okay winters are not like they are over here in northern Alberta.
Love what? Lack of doctors. WORST wait times for medical diagnosis/treatment? High gas prices. DOUBLE tv/telephone charges? The COLD. The HIGH overall TAXATION. Uncontrolled immigration with NO REAL jobs for most.
Hi Rachel! Just got my visa approval and this video helps a lot what to expect and what to do when arrived in Canada. All of your videos help me lot in my application. Please continue sharing your experiences and knowledge. You're a blessing!
This makes me want to cry! 🥹 I’m always so grateful that my videos have help in some way, and I’m so proud of you for being able to navigate your journey to Canada! It’s going to be an exciting next couple of months for you 🤗♥️
Canada and Canadians differ across the many regions of Canada. This woman is talking about Vancouver. Her descriptions are accurate for there but people and the way things are done are not the same elsewhere in Canada.
She is not making a video on the difference between Toronto and Vancouver! She’s from the Philippines. Her video is the differences in the Philippines and Vancouver, Canada. Everyone knows that it differs. Just like America differs from state to state. ………
@@ronnie-lynn yes but she is saying Canada. For example she is saying Canadians or "public transit in Canada ..." To be clear, she needed to say she is referring to people in Vancouver or people in lower mainland British Columbia not all Canadians or all places in Canada.
@@dorismcmullan9081 but it’s not that deep. Vancouver is Canada. It’s obvious she’s only lived in the country 7 years so it’s clear her observations and outlook is of where she has been living, to me it was obvious and didn’t need to be pointed out so negatively in the comment section on her video she probably worked hard on. Most people are aware that Canada is a big country, and that all cities vary. Just like we know that America is a big country and it varies weather etc from state to state. That’s obvious known information. That’s all!!
Thanks for the interesting vid! I'm born and raised in BC and the tip thing is often referred to as "tip creep" and keeps going up little by little. I was taught the tip was on top of the meal, for great service, before taxes. Now, especially since Covid, if you pay with a card, they sometimes prompt you to pay starting at 18 PERCENT AFTER taxes. I don't know anyone, even before this, who thinks this is a good system. Restaurants really need to pay staff properly with a living wage. Other countries have done some reorganizing so this can happen, I don't see why we can't too. With the sun umbrella, this is starting to be more encouraged with the harsh climate change stuff in some areas. Happy 2023!
I think it would be very wise to travel around Canada and then do an updated or second video! As many people have said already there are HUGE regional differences. I have lived in many different places across Canada and each is really different from another. Try going from coast to coast to coast sometime!
I remember watching you're back home in India as I was in the process to move to Canada. About the pros and cons of Vancouver. Living in Vancouver,the lifestyle, the education.Now that I'm here (2 months) it's actually all true about what you spoke in your videos and it is so helpful!! Even this current video, says such true facts about Vancouver. Thank you so much for this Rachel.
This makes my heart melt! I'm so glad that I was part of your journey somehow (i'm the little cheerleader voice in your head that's rooting for you!) Curious, whereabouts are you studying? :D How's your 2months been so far? Ahhh hopefully, you're adjusting well especially since it snowed so early this year! Layering is key hehe :P Thank you so much for your kind comment, I hope we cross paths soon (maybe over coffee? :P)
@@rrdancel *Sorry for the late reply* 🥺 I'm studying at UBC pursing my Diploma in Accounting. As far as my last two months have been a roller coaster ride. The home sickness (never been away from home) , my part time job (working at supermarket store) and handling my studies has been a little difficult. Got no family here and making new friends has been a little hard for me (introvert) Coming to wintersss, I absolutely love the weather here ( some call me weird for that lol), and the day it snowed it was the most beautiful thing I've experienced ( my first snow experience everrr). I'm still trying to adjust to this new beautiful place. I often remind myself why I moved here. You're video "3 reasons to move to Vancouver " Is something I do watch often to cheer me up haha. I also loveee the fact you shoot you're videos at different locations. It's really amazing 😍 I got so muchh to sayyy. I really hope we do come across some day. I'd be SCREAMING please dont mind me iff. Lots of love 🤗🤗
@@vionapereira6283 Hi viona , would you please guide me little about how you applied and what is your tution fee? About hostel life and total cost? Are you on scholarship and how did you get there? When you are free could you please guide me?
@@vionapereira6283 owwww 🥺 I'm so proud of you for making it!!! It is my dream to study abroad in Canada and I've been watching videos like this since forever hahah I'm still a couple of years apart but hoping I can make it too, I'm so excited to get to know the snow hehe I hope everything is going amazing in your studies, make sure to take care of yourself and have fun! 🧡
I lived in the mainland of BC for close to 25 years, and each year seems to vary for sunshine. The first year I experienced involved 3 straight months of rain in the winter but, the overall temperatures were mild when compared to the rest of Canada which gets snow. After growing up in Manitoba where the winters tend to be harsh, it was beautiful to see the daffodils and tulips bloom in February. We wouldn't get that in Manitoba until May. I found eating out in restaurants expensive, and the average meal was $15 to $20. Enjoy your time.
Come to the Prairies. The -50 windchill, +35 summer days, tornadoes, high rent in some cities like Saskatoon, having run ins with people from the hood, experiencing First Nations culture, learning about farmers, seeding and harvest, etc. And taking in curling and hockey. Learning to hunt deer and moose. Etc. That’s how to experience Canada.
Oh tell me about it! Though we don’t deal with extreme drops in temperature here I’m Vancouver, the way the city transforms when it enters Raincouver era is just 🥹 I love the rain but sometimes it can really be a downer for prolong periods! But YES TO LAYERING! Get them heat techs folks 🔥
@@rrdancel trust me, I'm from north Ontario living in Port Coquitlam with the wife and kids now...shovelling RAIN is a HELLUVA lot easier than snow!! The snow plow will bury the bottom of your driveway just by clearing the street and you get large banks of snow piled on the curbs , do not park right on the corners here as the plow driver may not see your car behind the bank turning the corner....you'll get a big fine for this. However in the Vancouver area ppl park on corners all the time, makes it hard to cross a road when you can't see oncoming traffic!!! BTW!! we used to have stats concerning heart attacks here, back in the day a large portion of Canadian men would drop dead just shovelling the driveway in winter!!!
Was a visting scholar at UBC few years ago. It took forever to see a doctor in BC. Back home in Taiwan, we can walk into a clinic and see a doctor in 30 minutes.
I think the idea of having a umbrella to protect against the sun is a very old idea in Europeans cultures. They were called Parasol and they are considers a relic of a by gone area around Victorian times. However since I spent some time in Asia I realise that some cultures still use Parasols even today
They do. Visiting the Grand Canyon one time, I came across a group of Japanese tourists - all the women were holding parasols (from the Latin = sun shields).
OH YES!! I forgot about that, my mind was blown when I first saw my cousin drink water from tap! 🤪 pair that with a BRITA water filter, boom - freshest water served!! 💦
@@rrdancel Keep that brita serviced as well. Early 2000s a building I was living in here in Vancouver got new copper plumbing replacing the LEAD plumbing. Some older buildings you will need to use the filter or go with bottled even though the water supply is usually good.
It's funny hearing you say Canadians are straight forward while I heard the exact opposite .. I heard that Canadians don't like confrontation and would rather not say the truth if it's negative
I was surprised to hear Canadians speak their mind. Maybe it's different now in BC bc. of so much immigration to that area. I live in small town Manitoba, and my neighbor moved from Israel for two years. They were Russian speaking. He told me what annoyed him the most was that we don't speak our minds. His family is originally from Europe, and Europeans really do speak their mind. Especially the Dutch.
I had friends from Israel. She said, "how do you expect me to learn proper English if you don't correct me?" 🤦♀️ I said, sorry lol, I thought that would, be rude. So after that I'd always gently correct her. Personally, I found her English to be charming. ❤️
As a Canadian living in Europe, I had to laugh out loud regarding your comments about transit in Canada 🤣I've lived in a few different places in Europe now and if I compare with Canada... well I probably shouldn't. I think the only places in Canada where I've experienced kind of ok transit are Vancouver and Montréal. I grew up in Calgary and I have to say that while public transit is getting better there, it's mainly only good in the central areas of the city. Once you get out of that, transit is mediocre at best. Even in other larger cities, transit is very limited outside of a certain radius of a city.
With Calgary, it depends on where you live. I live in an older part of the city where transit is respectable. Don't live in the newer areas because they are not built for public transit users. I'm older, and I appreciate the transit where I live.
@@indrinita if you're talking about Inner city, maybe, maybe not. I'm in the NW. Much cheaper to live up here than downtown, and new areas. Transit is better, as we live in established areas which are mixed income.
I appreciate your observations. However, I would encourage you to not look at currency exchange rates to compare the price of meals in the Philippines and Canada. How much time does a person have to work in the Philippines to buy a meal for around $2 Canadian? In Canada, the minimum wage is $15 per hour. People usually make more than that. So a meal that costs $10 requires perhaps 40 minutes or less.
I'm Canadian and I started using an umbrella in summer. Yeah, people were giving me sideways looks, but honestly, there is not much shade in the city and I don't like to bake in my office clothes. I'm also fair skinned and I get sun burned easily. I always got the feeling that my fellow Canadians like to appear tough : a teen-aged behavior they desperately cling to althrough adulthood . An no hats, gloves or sensible boots in winter! As if such things are for delicate people.
Many are tough. Just not anyone younger than 40. The closest tough youngsters would be professional hockey players (it’s always a battle, 50% of NHL hockey players are Canadian). Only other tough breed would be Rural Canadians. The rest are 7-11 kids. Soft.
@@Cafeallday222That's not true! There is no science to support that. +10 in Vancouver ilfeels MUCH warmer than -10 does in Edmonton. You are just jealous of Vancouver's MUCH milder winters!
Love seeing your perspective! I'm French living in Toronto since 2014. Its interesting to see the difference between Vancouver and Toronto. Our public transport here is not the best compared to other big cities. And for the credit card, same for me! In France we only have debit so I had to learn and understand credit cards! Love your video!
It was Canada that CAME UP With the debit card system, there's a simular system in the United States, but it just Knows the credit cards not Truly debit card readers.@@Divi2806
Nice video and good points but, it;s crucial to highlight that these might be limited to Vancouver specifically. I can say for a fact that transit in Ottawa for example is just bad! The cost of living in Canada is definitely expansive , however, again if we compare Vancouver to Montreal, I think the ladder will be cheaper.
That’s true about Umbrellas. At one time when I go to a shop having my umbrella in hand, one of the sales agent asked whether it’s raining outside because I’m carrying an umbrella with me😂 he was like shocked to see an umbrella during summer!
Please can you help me a little bit with practicing my english Im not gonna push you in any way or take your precious time but only when you have some free spare time. I can speak english quite fluently to explain myself but I want to have just someone to chat with a little bit now and then If you don't mind to accept me as your friend just let me know and I'll give you my contacts so we could contact each other.
This is generalized where I live in Canada we don’t sometimes even get snow. It gets cold, but it doesn’t snow. Our growing season is about six months for flowers seven of the year. But I see your video. I can see where you’re living. I was born there I understand
A famous Indian Chief once said " only a white man would cut the top off a blanket sew it to the bottom and think he has a longer blanket. " Day light savings explained. BTW, Vancouver has the best weather and is one of THE most expensive places to live in Canada. Small more rural or sub-burbs are in general cheaper unless you north of 60 degrees and then tripple food prices.
Public transportation in BC* is good. Least in the prairies Sask, MB, AB and anywhere else up north, is more designed for driving. A car in the winter is a must. More American style infrastructure which isn't good to begin with. Ontario has a lot better public transportation than the prairies depending on where u are in Ontario, but driving also with the use of freeways is still commonly used compared to BC. But if ur in Vancouver with a Car it's probably a BMW or a Benz anyways..
Hey thanks for video. Is it possible to talk about lifestyle, people, nature, jobs, food in Vancouver or Bc. We are a couple who are a bit lowkey and would love to be near the nature, slow lifestyle and lovely people. Thanks Rachel😊
Most of the things you found new in Canada are the same in the states. Regarding credit cards, I'd never have a card that offers perks. I feel like that just runs up the interest rate. I have very good credit and I have no anual fee with my Visa card and I have a 6.9 % interest rate. I've noticed the cards with perks have a lot higher interest rate. And in the lower US you don't have to put up with near as cold weather as in Canada. We have the several time zones too.
The past videos that I watched from immigrants in Canada all said that Canadians prefer to talk behind your back rather than set the record straight with you. You are the first one I hear saying that Canadians are straightforward. Maybe your experience is an exception? I am learning about the culture to see if Canada is a good place for me.
@@pameladwyer2244 Do You mean that they are straightforward or not? Personally, I don't think every single Canadian will be the same, but just that there is a prevalent cultural behavior in that regard.
@@Kevin-jc1fx Canada’s original settlers were English, and French. Later immigrants were from varied countries. The English politeness and deprecating humour took root here. There is a range of reserve, or straightforwardness, to “in your face”. We have that range here, and Canada has been multicultural for decades, so your question cannot be answered. We Canadians tend to take ourselves less seriously than our American cousins, and are quieter about our patriotism. We think Canada is pretty good country, despite our issues. We are greatly influenced by our Southern cousins, with our much smaller population and less political influence. Like anywhere, you will find “your people”, as friends. Stereotypes are misleading.
I find this same as Chinese. We do business with Chinese. They are happy with your product or service. But they will hire the next person for $1.00/dollar less. Chinese are money hungry individuals.
Transit efficiency depends on where in Canada, even in Ontario. I've heard great things about Toronto's transit. Kingston has awful transit (15 min drive for me to get to work is 45/1hr on the bus on express bus), and Ottawa's is just kinda confusing.
A basic black umbrella works fine in the sun of course, but consider getting a colourful parasol (or three) instead. Mind you, even by Canadian standards, Vancouver is very mild, so usually just a wide-brimmed hat is good enough. BTW, I was a little surprised at your love of transit there. I guess where you are located, transit works well for you, and maybe it's much better now than when I lived there (a long time ago).
The Philippines is an extreme culture shock for for people from a developed country! If a true Canadian goes to the Philippines, that would be hard to swallow!
Do people ever look at the size of Canada, before moving here? This is certainly not a tropical climate. Each region has their unique qualities. Plus, there is people moving here from all over, so you will lots of different personalities. There is even quite a few people moving here, and already live here from the Philippines.
That's what I commented too. Generalizations of this gigantic and diverse country from someone who's only lived in or experienced Vancouver! I guess I'm old but I find it irritating. Lol 😁
Yes. Second largest country land mass in the world. Population of Canada is 38 Million (city of Tokyo = 38 Million). Natural Barriers to entry (cold weather for 5 month (150 days)/year). Majority population lives within 100km of America Border.
This Canadian experienced less culture shock than this in 2001 when I moved from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Only about 2 things. Losing my credit rating and open enrollment for medical insurance. Moving back to Vancouver in 2010, no culture shock at all. Now I am retired in the woods at the far east end of greater Vancouver.
I still owe you the story of me and my boyfriend ha ha! But I love seeing your comments on my videos. I appreciate your consistency and kind support 😊🤗♥️
Each province is basically it's own country in terms of culture. There are things we share, but definitely some differences. I will also warn our newcomers or potential newcomers about Transit and Travel in that, Transit in most Cities, especially larger ones, is good. Transit outside the cities is only nominally existent. Driving is a must if you plan to leave the city and there is a lot to explore beyond our urban centres.
Canada is extremely diverse from coast to coast and southern coastal BC typically is the warmer part of Canada. You don't have to go too far inland into the mountains before the climate changes and you get into snowier country. IMO the only brand of ketchup chips worth eating is Lay's as most of the others are very vinegary. Glad you are enjoying BC but if you get the chance, travel to other parts to see how diverse it really is.
About the "rewards credit cards" the bigger your rewards, the higher the fees charged to the business that is accepting that card. Or at least for small businesses they get charged a higher percentage from the CC processing company. So small businesses prefer debit
Honey you totally forgot to try Beaver tails and even All dressed chips plus hickory sticks. You can have both chips with sandwiches (hickory sticks go well with burgers and add a nice smokey flavour) Glad you are enjoying your time here in canada, we are so happy to have you
Please can you help me a little bit with practicing my english Im not gonna push you in any way or take your precious time but only when you have some free spare time. I can speak english quite fluently to explain myself but I want to have just someone to chat with a little bit now and then If you don't mind to accept me as your friend just let me know and I'll give you my contacts so we could contact each other.
Let's not forget that the summer in Canada is completely different from the Philippines. The summer of Canada is more tolerable, since umbrella isn't as needed as in the Philippines.
What you experienced is more relating to Vancouver, the same thing cannot be said to Toronto. Taking Toronto public transit is a nightmare. You definitely need a car. Toronto Transit Commission is the official name for Toronto's public transit system. People call them TTC here. But it also has a nickname called "Take The Car".
Not all city got a good public transit, outskirt towns got limited bus which would cost you 40mins wait. You need to learn how to drive and get a car. If you got car, you have to changed your tires as the season changed or make sure you got M+S tires. Ketchup flavored chips here are not good, Singapore, UK and China got good ones.
Ah thank you for sharing! Yes, totally agree with you on the transit part - sometimes it’s necessary to make that investment to get around more easily. I’m just grateful that I live in an area with very efficient or organized transit system 😊 but of course, a car 🚗 would probably help me get to where I need to go (especially those farther places) faster 💨 Oh, and I NEED to try those ketchup flavoured chips from Singapore, UK or China 😜
Quick note for those of you who’ve never been to Canada…, the sun does not only shine three months of the year. I understand that these videos are entertaining, but they’re a very poor representative of our country. British Columbia has the most temperate climate in our country, being on the West coast. Should you want to know what it is like to live in Canada, travel our entire country. It’s diverse, it’s grand, it’s BIG, it’s beautiful and it’s unique. Living out in BC is hardly representative of all of Canada.
I am Canadian I live in Ontario. Sun shines 12 months a year. I use an Umbrella in summer if at a concert and need some shade plus it may rain. I don’t know anyone who likes Ketchup chips but they are available in the stores. Canadians overall will welcome people from any nation. I remember once the Pope making a speech in Toronto praising Canada for just that. If you come to Canada please don’t come with your bigotry. Embrace our culture you are welcome here. We love hockey as the most popular sport. I was watching the World Series in a bar. The bartender turned off the game to put a pre-season Leaf game on lol. If your around Canadians you will notice we all say Eh ! If you stay here long enough you will say Eh too.
I think umbrellas for sun is more commonly known as parasols. They seem to evoke a more Victorian timeframe so I would guess it's considered more old fashioned. Because you're in Vancouver, I'd understand there's not much sunshine as it's overcast and rainy from autumn to spring in general, but that's not necessarily true for the entire country. Alberta is nicknamed 'Sunny Alberta' because on average they have the most hours of sunshine in a year of any province I agree that transit in the GVRD is very good. I think it's probably because the population base is high enough to fund the system very well. Whenever I visit the Vancouver area, I just tend to take transit as well. In smaller cities, I can say public transit is not as robust in design or frequency of service. As for booking driver test, I did get my license in BC, but that was quite some time back, and I don't remember needing more than a few days to book it to get the test
Well I'm sure you're already aware of it but Vancouver is perhaps the most expensive city in Canada so compared to the Phillipines you will see a huge difference. If you're comparing against any large American city, not so much but living in Vancouver, especially if you're in Vancouver proper instead of say Coquitlam or even New Westminster it is definitely not a cheap city to live in. I've lived in many cities West coast and East Coast in both Canada and the US and I can say, barring the cost of living and East Hastings, Vancouver is my favorite city in North America. There is so much diversity, amazing food, beautiful ambience, very very low crime, witht the exception of that small microchosm of East Hastings, for a city of that size and population and it is generally a very friendly and welcoming city. As for food, lets say you get a desire for (insert country here), lets insert Mongolian food or Indonesian or Finnish food, whatever food at 3 AM, well there's somewhere in Van that sells that and not only sells it but sells good and authentic version of it. In any case everywhere has good and bad but Vancouver is a wonderous city with so much to do , see, and most importantly, eat. Welcome to Canada rrdancel. Oh, one other little thing, with regard to the umbrella, I think that anyone that was looking at you were not looking with a critical eye like 'look at that moron with the umbrella' but more like, 'hmmm that's interesting' because you don't see it much but as a whole Canadians are not wired to say or think, 'look at that moron with the umbella' so if you're inclined to use it on a sunny day, go for it.
👉CANADA's HUGE. Driving across Canada from one end to the other takes about a week if you want to drive as fast as possible. Driving from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador = 4,860 miles (7,821 kilometers). It takes 24 hours to drive out of Ontario alone -- same amount of time it takes to drive from the Greater Toronto Area to Florida. So, no, time zones aren't "weird".
I guess living in the 2nd largest country (by land mass) in the world, we take the Canadian rail service for granted, but it really is exceptional. Here in Ontario, I can not only travel within the Greater Toronto Area by Go train, subway and streetcar (trolley), but I can also travel between cities for the price of a burger and fries. (Toronto-Hamilton return-trip is $15). Canada hasalso adopted the super-highway infrastructure of our cousins to the south, but kept a close eye on providing alternatives to private vehicle transport. I am 68 years old, have lived in Canada my entire life and have never felt the need to own a car (I may have wanted one from time to time, but have literally NEVER needed one). It should be noted that this varies greatly by region. Regional transit in Québec for example, sucks (although there are initatives in the works to address that, at which time I'll consider returning home). I think that the emphasis on Public Transit and Rail Service, both existing and in the planning phases, are Canadian quality-of-life features that do not get talked about enough. In my mind it really does make us North America's best (and most environmentally responsible) place to live. And my Toronto transit pass is valid in many nearby communities. (I can take the Toronto subway to the GO station, take a Go-Train to Hamilton, and hop on a local city-bus in Hamilton, all using the same transit pass.)
Food....never mentioned butter tarts or Nanaimo bars. Both are Canadian classics. Just curious when you compare Canada to the Philippines, were you comparing cities of equal size. You might want to check out the Canadian prairies because we're very different than Vancouver or Toronto
Time zones here aren’t weird, they’re just a factor of the huge size of the country.
I as a Canadian really appreciate you saying take driving lessons. New country new diving rules.
Ex British soldier my two greatest achievements are persuading my Canadian wife to marry me and becoming a Canadian citizen
Former American serviceman here! DITTO!
That's really sweet, no matter when you came here, welcome! 😊
I came from France in 1968, as a child with my family,
I LOVE my gorgeous, stable, safe country!!!
Unlike the neighbour...
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Take good care of yourself!👋🌠
Enjoyed this. I'm Canadian and am always interested in how others find us. Keep in mind, this is a comparison of Vancouver and the Philippines. Canada is huge and there will be variations depending on where you are.
That comment that we only get sun for 3 months of the year was ridiculous! In southern Ontario (and in most other provinces) we get the sun all year round. Yes the temperatures vary according to season, but we still get the sun….even in winter!
I do get what you’re trying to convey in your comment. Yes: the sun shines all year. However, I do believe the intent of the comment was to imply that there is very little sun during a huge portion of the year. I have a good friend from Japan and when she was here as a student, after her first winter, she said to me, “I now know why Canadians love spring so much.” It sucks butt that the sun sets so early starting in November and it feels like the night that never ends; to me, at least. I would assume that for someone from an area of the world where they are closer to the equator and get more sunlight hours per day, it would be a huge adjustment to not have as many daylight hours; I think that would be a huge adjustment.
🇨🇦 Born & raised Canadian - English/Norwegian decent - an old granny now. I have always used an umbrella to shield from the sun, always!
And you will find every province has a culture of its own. When I moved from prairie town in Manitoba as a young teen to an oil town in Alberta, I experienced massive culture shock! And that’s in my own country!
In Vancouver people don't use umbrella as much as everybody wears a rain jacket. Then I moved to Edmonton, my rain jacket has to be retired cuz the sun shines over 340 days a year here. Canada is a huge country that has lots to offer and I really like the variety of it.
Thank you! This is what people don't get: the cultures change dramatically between provinces.
@@arglebargle5531Not that I can move on just yet, which province is the cleanest without extreamist junkie's speaking within tongue's?
@@nathanmciver6496I think Manitoba.
I’m a born Canadian who bucks the norm and uses an umbrella as a sun shade, sometimes even more than as a rain shelter. Summers have been very hot lately, and shade really helps so people can go ahead and look at me funny.
We do see a lot more umbrellas in Vancouver now that we get longer, hotter summers.
This comment section…… so negative! Her comparison is from the Philippines and Vancouver, Canada. We get it not all of Canada has the same weather as Vancouver but for just one second compare the difference from Vancouver to where this young lady comes from. She’s not comparing Vancouver and Toronto!!!!!
Why compare the cost of living with Philippine...you funny
Well, actually she's saying her impressions of Canada are all basses from Vancouver.
I wonder whose mail order bride she is that she can afford to live in Vancouver straight from the Philippines.
Love what? Lack of doctors. WORST wait times for medical diagnosis/treatment? High gas prices. DOUBLE tv/telephone charges?
The COLD. The HIGH overall TAXATION. Uncontrolled immigration with NO REAL jobs for most.
Why is she comparing them at all?
Vancouver is one of the most expensive places to live in Canada. I’m sure that counts for some of the monetary culture shock. That’s a shock for people who live in other places in Canada too!
It’s one of the most expensive cities in all of North America.
BC for British Columbia AND BRING CASH
Honest, helpful, and genuine videos without shitting on everything - thank you!!! Its nice to see after so many "why I hate Canada" and "why I'm leaving Canada videos" popping up everywhere. But you are definitely wrong on the chips - Ketchup chips are better than barbeque hands down 🤪
Welcome to you. I was born are raised in and around the Toronto area. My first international move was to Minnetonka. Not a very friendly place. Next move was to Memphis. Their mind set is still in the 60's. Could not get out of there fast enough. Back in central Ontario and happily staying put.
Tipping wouldn’t be needed if the employees were given a living wage from their employers.
Tipping is meant as a reward for good service. Not as a wage supplement, not happy with your wage.
Improve yourself, change jobs, ask for more money. And this one is difficult, work harder.
But then you'd be the first one to rant at the sale price being hiked by 15% to cover the difference...
@@Pavlovshouse-ud5ekI guess that YOUR Pavlovian reflex is to be ignorant of the reality of that sector and blame the workers...
Sorry... Not good enough. Do some research and come back when you have something intelligent to add to this conversation.
@@TheJimprez nope, hope you didn’t hurt yourself leaping to those erroneous conclusions.
Being someone who’s worked all my life in multiple industries, including the service sector. And who has worked hard at every step along the way, changed jobs when one wasn’t providing enough reward, took chances to get ahead, successfully and unsuccessfully, got an education and improved my lot in life. I can say unequivocally that I appreciate and recognize the effort made. I tip based on that, and I tip very well, if a modicum of effort is made.
I could make several assumptions about you, based on the 15 words you originally posted, but I won’t. Your insults in lieu of an argument tells me everything I need to know.
Tells me you are not worth the effort.
@@TheJimprez laughable
Vancouverites have the Sea and the mountains and all attendant weathers, all in one day! So, so lucky!❤
Tipping percentage of 10%, 15%, or 20% in the USA is supposed to be based on the cost of the food BEFORE taxes are added. Most younger people don’t realize this. Restaurants also take advantage of their ignorance when they list the how much a 10%, 15% or 20% of the bill is at the bottom of the bill because the amounts listed are usually based on percentages of the total bill AFTER taxes have been added.
Vancouver is hardly Canada imo. I was there for about 7 years. The climate is not reflective of most of the country, nor are the prices. Newcomers: Don’t skip tips, you’ll be considered VERY rude!! It is NOT optional - it’s like skipping out on a bill. I tip based on how good the service is, not a set 15% etc. Also, go anywhere but Van or Toronto if you want any leftover money at the end of the month.
FACTS 📢
Tipping is such a strange thing coming from a place where we don't tip. It is so weird that businesses don't pay workers a livable wage. Especially in Canada.
@@charisma-hornum-fries every province in Canada has a minimum wage. My Province is the lowest at 11.50/hour. The employer can't pay an employee less than that... The tip is on top of the pay and based off of the service you got. In the US it's different on how they get paid if they get tips. :)
Yeah and no. This person came from the Philippine so let’s be real that’s a huge climate change. Okay winters are not like they are over here in northern Alberta.
@@charisma-hornum-fries it's not necessarily the wage all the time. It's all the taxes and deductions that get taken off the paycheque that hurts.
Welcome to Canada and I hope you continue to adjust and love it here
Love what? Lack of doctors. WORST wait times for medical diagnosis/treatment? High gas prices. DOUBLE tv/telephone charges?
The COLD. The HIGH overall TAXATION. Uncontrolled immigration with NO REAL jobs for most.
GO HOME. Canada is full and sick of DEI and globalism.
Hi Rachel! Just got my visa approval and this video helps a lot what to expect and what to do when arrived in Canada. All of your videos help me lot in my application. Please continue sharing your experiences and knowledge. You're a blessing!
This makes me want to cry! 🥹 I’m always so grateful that my videos have help in some way, and I’m so proud of you for being able to navigate your journey to Canada! It’s going to be an exciting next couple of months for you 🤗♥️
congrats dear,,please tell me how long did it take u to get ur visa approval after the visa application and biometric test
Congrats, I’d like to apply Visa soon for May, I hope I got one too ❤
@@juhariyahrhyalatief7958 yeah try. Its nice here in Canada
@@rrdancelhello plz help I am coming soon are there many job ? like restaurants ?? warehouses ?? Plz help
Canada and Canadians differ across the many regions of Canada. This woman is talking about Vancouver. Her descriptions are accurate for there but people and the way things are done are not the same elsewhere in Canada.
She is not making a video on the difference between Toronto and Vancouver! She’s from the Philippines. Her video is the differences in the Philippines and Vancouver, Canada. Everyone knows that it differs. Just like America differs from state to state. ………
@@ronnie-lynn yes but she is saying Canada. For example she is saying Canadians or "public transit in Canada ..." To be clear, she needed to say she is referring to people in Vancouver or people in lower mainland British Columbia not all Canadians or all places in Canada.
@@dorismcmullan9081 but it’s not that deep. Vancouver is Canada. It’s obvious she’s only lived in the country 7 years so it’s clear her observations and outlook is of where she has been living, to me it was obvious and didn’t need to be pointed out so negatively in the comment section on her video she probably worked hard on. Most people are aware that Canada is a big country, and that all cities vary. Just like we know that America is a big country and it varies weather etc from state to state. That’s obvious known information. That’s all!!
@@ronnie-lynn I did not mean to give offense. If my comment was hurtful to the creator of the video, I did not mean it to be so. My apologies.
@@dorismcmullan9081 oh okay. My bad. I took it as negative criticism and it made me sad 😞 appreciate you clarifying that for me.
Thanks for the interesting vid! I'm born and raised in BC and the tip thing is often referred to as "tip creep" and keeps going up little by little. I was taught the tip was on top of the meal, for great service, before taxes. Now, especially since Covid, if you pay with a card, they sometimes prompt you to pay starting at 18 PERCENT AFTER taxes. I don't know anyone, even before this, who thinks this is a good system. Restaurants really need to pay staff properly with a living wage. Other countries have done some reorganizing so this can happen, I don't see why we can't too. With the sun umbrella, this is starting to be more encouraged with the harsh climate change stuff in some areas. Happy 2023!
CANT WAIT TO EXPERIENCE ALL OF THIS ON APRIL!! FOR MY MAY INTAKE ON VCC
I think it would be very wise to travel around Canada and then do an updated or second video! As many people have said already there are HUGE regional differences. I have lived in many different places across Canada and each is really different from another. Try going from coast to coast to coast sometime!
I remember watching you're back home in India as I was in the process to move to Canada. About the pros and cons of Vancouver. Living in Vancouver,the lifestyle, the education.Now that I'm here (2 months) it's actually all true about what you spoke in your videos and it is so helpful!! Even this current video, says such true facts about Vancouver. Thank you so much for this Rachel.
This makes my heart melt! I'm so glad that I was part of your journey somehow (i'm the little cheerleader voice in your head that's rooting for you!)
Curious, whereabouts are you studying? :D How's your 2months been so far?
Ahhh hopefully, you're adjusting well especially since it snowed so early this year! Layering is key hehe :P Thank you so much for your kind comment, I hope we cross paths soon (maybe over coffee? :P)
@satirical mixed kid I like your username
@@rrdancel *Sorry for the late reply* 🥺
I'm studying at UBC pursing my Diploma in Accounting. As far as my last two months have been a roller coaster ride. The home sickness (never been away from home) , my part time job (working at supermarket store) and handling my studies has been a little difficult. Got no family here and making new friends has been a little hard for me (introvert) Coming to wintersss, I absolutely love the weather here ( some call me weird for that lol), and the day it snowed it was the most beautiful thing I've experienced ( my first snow experience everrr). I'm still trying to adjust to this new beautiful place. I often remind myself why I moved here. You're video "3 reasons to move to Vancouver " Is something I do watch often to cheer me up haha. I also loveee the fact you shoot you're videos at different locations. It's really amazing 😍
I got so muchh to sayyy. I really hope we do come across some day. I'd be SCREAMING please dont mind me iff.
Lots of love 🤗🤗
@@vionapereira6283 Hi viona , would you please guide me little about how you applied and what is your tution fee? About hostel life and total cost? Are you on scholarship and how did you get there?
When you are free could you please guide me?
@@vionapereira6283 owwww 🥺 I'm so proud of you for making it!!! It is my dream to study abroad in Canada and I've been watching videos like this since forever hahah I'm still a couple of years apart but hoping I can make it too, I'm so excited to get to know the snow hehe
I hope everything is going amazing in your studies, make sure to take care of yourself and have fun! 🧡
Born and raised Canadian here ... I'm seeing more and more summer umbrellas as the years go by. People like yourself might have started a new trend.
I lived in the mainland of BC for close to 25 years, and each year seems to vary for sunshine. The first year I experienced involved 3 straight months of rain in the winter but, the overall temperatures were mild when compared to the rest of Canada which gets snow. After growing up in Manitoba where the winters tend to be harsh, it was beautiful to see the daffodils and tulips bloom in February. We wouldn't get that in Manitoba until May. I found eating out in restaurants expensive, and the average meal was $15 to $20. Enjoy your time.
Come to the Prairies. The -50 windchill, +35 summer days, tornadoes, high rent in some cities like Saskatoon, having run ins with people from the hood, experiencing First Nations culture, learning about farmers, seeding and harvest, etc. And taking in curling and hockey. Learning to hunt deer and moose. Etc. That’s how to experience Canada.
Vancouver's paradise compared to Winnipeg, or Ottawa. Visit one of those places in February, and get back to us. And yes, always tip.
Next time you get a funny look about the umbrella, just smile and say "It's mobile shade!" 😊
Weather changes most definitely. Last weekend Toronto went from 2-4 degrees celsius in the morning to about 15-17 at nighttime. So layering is key!
Oh tell me about it! Though we don’t deal with extreme drops in temperature here I’m Vancouver, the way the city transforms when it enters Raincouver era is just 🥹 I love the rain but sometimes it can really be a downer for prolong periods!
But YES TO LAYERING! Get them heat techs folks 🔥
@@rrdancel trust me, I'm from north Ontario living in Port Coquitlam with the wife and kids now...shovelling RAIN is a HELLUVA lot easier than snow!! The snow plow will bury the bottom of your driveway just by clearing the street and you get large banks of snow piled on the curbs , do not park right on the corners here as the plow driver may not see your car behind the bank turning the corner....you'll get a big fine for this. However in the Vancouver area ppl park on corners all the time, makes it hard to cross a road when you can't see oncoming traffic!!! BTW!! we used to have stats concerning heart attacks here, back in the day a large portion of Canadian men would drop dead just shovelling the driveway in winter!!!
Well done😀. Your mastery of english is appreciated.😀😀
Her english is impressive.
Was a visting scholar at UBC few years ago. It took forever to see a doctor in BC. Back home in Taiwan, we can walk into a clinic and see a doctor in 30 minutes.
You do realize that Canada has walk in medical clinics as well as regular doctors?
A rapidly expanding population such as Canada's (even more rapidly expanding now) causes many problems in regard to public service provision.
We have walk-in clinics. If you are Canadian you can see your doctor or nurse same day if something is serious.
I think the idea of having a umbrella to protect against the sun is a very old idea in Europeans cultures. They were called Parasol and they are considers a relic of a by gone area around Victorian times. However since I spent some time in Asia I realise that some cultures still use Parasols even today
They do. Visiting the Grand Canyon one time, I came across a group of Japanese tourists - all the women were holding parasols (from the Latin = sun shields).
One change is to drink water from the tap or from park's drinking fountain, without boiling.
OH YES!! I forgot about that, my mind was blown when I first saw my cousin drink water from tap! 🤪 pair that with a BRITA water filter, boom - freshest water served!! 💦
Tap water is already treated. All good. ✅
@@rrdancel Keep that brita serviced as well. Early 2000s a building I was living in here in Vancouver got new copper plumbing replacing the LEAD plumbing. Some older buildings you will need to use the filter or go with bottled even though the water supply is usually good.
It's funny hearing you say Canadians are straight forward while I heard the exact opposite .. I heard that Canadians don't like confrontation and would rather not say the truth if it's negative
all depends on perspective, if you are japanese then every other culture in the world probably feels to direct
I think you heard correctly.
I was surprised to hear Canadians speak their mind. Maybe it's different now in BC bc. of so much immigration to that area. I live in small town Manitoba, and my neighbor moved from Israel for two years. They were Russian speaking. He told me what annoyed him the most was that we don't speak our minds. His family is originally from Europe, and Europeans really do speak their mind. Especially the Dutch.
I had friends from Israel. She said, "how do you expect me to learn proper English if you don't correct me?" 🤦♀️ I said, sorry lol, I thought that would, be rude. So after that I'd always gently correct her. Personally, I found her English to be charming. ❤️
@The Bravadours😂😂😂😂
I’m Canadian from Dutch parents, and you said it! The Dutch do speak their mind! Lol
So do the Germans and Ukrainians@@martyniner8893
About to start my Canadian Journey this December. 😄
AGHH exciting! Which city are you headed too?
Bring Big heavy Jacket, Boots, Gloves, Head warming gear.
As a Canadian living in Europe, I had to laugh out loud regarding your comments about transit in Canada 🤣I've lived in a few different places in Europe now and if I compare with Canada... well I probably shouldn't. I think the only places in Canada where I've experienced kind of ok transit are Vancouver and Montréal. I grew up in Calgary and I have to say that while public transit is getting better there, it's mainly only good in the central areas of the city. Once you get out of that, transit is mediocre at best. Even in other larger cities, transit is very limited outside of a certain radius of a city.
Calgary is getting better...
So what's the 15% income tax used for?
With Calgary, it depends on where you live. I live in an older part of the city where transit is respectable. Don't live in the newer areas because they are not built for public transit users. I'm older, and I appreciate the transit where I live.
@@mayloo2137 most people can't afford to live in the older neighbourhoods in Calgary.
@@indrinita if you're talking about Inner city, maybe, maybe not. I'm in the NW.
Much cheaper to live up here than downtown, and new areas. Transit is better, as we live in established areas which are mixed income.
I appreciate your observations. However, I would encourage you to not look at currency exchange rates to compare the price of meals in the Philippines and Canada. How much time does a person have to work in the Philippines to buy a meal for around $2 Canadian? In Canada, the minimum wage is $15 per hour. People usually make more than that. So a meal that costs $10 requires perhaps 40 minutes or less.
Thank you very much for your sweet video and sharing all the valuable information. Truly helpful. Best wishes to all!
I'm Canadian and I started using an umbrella in summer. Yeah, people were giving me sideways looks, but honestly, there is not much shade in the city and I don't like to bake in my office clothes. I'm also fair skinned and I get sun burned easily. I always got the feeling that my fellow Canadians like to appear tough : a teen-aged behavior they desperately cling to althrough adulthood . An no hats, gloves or sensible boots in winter! As if such things are for delicate people.
Agree. 10 degrees in Vancouver feels like -10 in Edmonton (wet cold) but don’t you dare cover up in Vancouver!!
@@Cafeallday222 I wanna Canadian friends am from somalia 🇸🇴
Many are tough. Just not anyone younger than 40. The closest tough youngsters would be professional hockey players (it’s always a battle, 50% of NHL hockey players are Canadian). Only other tough breed would be Rural Canadians. The rest are 7-11 kids. Soft.
@@Cafeallday222That's not true! There is no science to support that. +10 in Vancouver ilfeels MUCH warmer than -10 does in Edmonton. You are just jealous of Vancouver's MUCH milder winters!
Love seeing your perspective! I'm French living in Toronto since 2014. Its interesting to see the difference between Vancouver and Toronto. Our public transport here is not the best compared to other big cities. And for the credit card, same for me! In France we only have debit so I had to learn and understand credit cards! Love your video!
Im living in france rn, i wanna go to canada so baddd. Are there any debit cards in canada?? Or do they only have credit cards?
@@Divi2806 Hi Cat, we have both debit and credit cards here in Canada.
It was Canada that CAME UP With the debit card system, there's a simular system in the United States, but it just Knows the credit cards not Truly debit card readers.@@Divi2806
Nice video and good points but, it;s crucial to highlight that these might be limited to Vancouver specifically. I can say for a fact that transit in Ottawa for example is just bad!
The cost of living in Canada is definitely expansive , however, again if we compare Vancouver to Montreal, I think the ladder will be cheaper.
100% - I would never move back to Vancouver because of the rudeness, never having money and RAIN 🤮
That’s true about Umbrellas. At one time when I go to a shop having my umbrella in hand, one of the sales agent asked whether it’s raining outside because I’m carrying an umbrella with me😂 he was like shocked to see an umbrella during summer!
Public transit does depend on where you live. Maybe good in major cities. Not so great in rural areas or smaller towns
Your audio here is soooo good 😭 THANK YOU ❤️✨
YAAAAY, I’m glad you noticed! Audio is 50% video, so i finally made the investment hehe :)
Welcome to Canada! I’m Canadian and I live in a small town in Northern Ontario called ‘Kirkland Lake.’
Please can you help me a little bit with practicing my english Im not gonna push you in any way or take your precious time but only when you have some free spare time. I can speak english quite fluently to explain myself but I want to have just someone to chat with a little bit now and then
If you don't mind to accept me as your friend just let me know and I'll give you my contacts so we could contact each other.
I've heard of that town. I hear the landscape is beautiful.
oh noo no, umbrella in the sun is totally cool. literally. it's a couple degrees cooler underneath which is good and hot sticky day,
I bet you can also sing really well. 😍
Thanks for everything you shared. So entertaining! 💕☺️
Yes she is a good entertainer 👏
Also great education in Canada. My reason why I would move to Toronto to continue my major of cybersecurity at U of T.
This is generalized where I live in Canada we don’t sometimes even get snow. It gets cold, but it doesn’t snow. Our growing season is about six months for flowers seven of the year. But I see your video. I can see where you’re living. I was born there I understand
Thank you for your very clear and fluent speaking english...❤️
This is legit for a first timer..
A famous Indian Chief once said " only a white man would cut the top off a blanket sew it to the bottom and think he has a longer blanket. " Day light savings explained. BTW, Vancouver has the best weather and is one of THE most expensive places to live in Canada. Small more rural or sub-burbs are in general cheaper unless you north of 60 degrees and then tripple food prices.
Your observation is right,, but for weather/ climate, vancouver differs from where we are in Manitoba,,, but you still get a point,,, new friend here
This is basically the take of a young, innocent person who has never travelled or experienced much of the world before.
It's embarrassing, imo. So naive.
Public transportation in BC* is good. Least in the prairies Sask, MB, AB and anywhere else up north, is more designed for driving. A car in the winter is a must. More American style infrastructure which isn't good to begin with. Ontario has a lot better public transportation than the prairies depending on where u are in Ontario, but driving also with the use of freeways is still commonly used compared to BC. But if ur in Vancouver with a Car it's probably a BMW or a Benz anyways..
You are amazing! thanks so much for your quality content :) coming soon from Colombia...
Hello 👋 good morning, how are you doing...?
good to hear your views.. I have many clients from the Philippines, nice people, I live east of Toronto
Hey thanks for video. Is it possible to talk about lifestyle, people, nature, jobs, food in Vancouver or Bc. We are a couple who are a bit lowkey and would love to be near the nature, slow lifestyle and lovely people. Thanks Rachel😊
Ouuuu I love this and your points! I just might make a video from my pov as a Toronto girlie!! Thank youuuuuu!!!
Most of the things you found new in Canada are the same in the states. Regarding credit cards, I'd never have a card that offers perks. I feel like that just runs up the interest rate. I have very good credit and I have no anual fee with my Visa card and I have a 6.9 % interest rate. I've noticed the cards with perks have a lot higher interest rate. And in the lower US you
don't have to put up with near as cold weather as in Canada. We have the several time zones too.
@NurseEmillie. Yes for sure the ones that comes with perks have a higher interest rate
The past videos that I watched from immigrants in Canada all said that Canadians prefer to talk behind your back rather than set the record straight with you. You are the first one I hear saying that Canadians are straightforward. Maybe your experience is an exception? I am learning about the culture to see if Canada is a good place for me.
Kevin, I think that is an inaccurate generalization.
@@pameladwyer2244 Do You mean that they are straightforward or not? Personally, I don't think every single Canadian will be the same, but just that there is a prevalent cultural behavior in that regard.
@@Kevin-jc1fx Canada’s original settlers were English, and French. Later immigrants were from varied countries. The English politeness and deprecating humour took root here. There is a range of reserve, or straightforwardness, to “in your face”. We have that range here, and Canada has been multicultural for decades, so your question cannot be answered. We Canadians tend to take ourselves less seriously than our American cousins, and are quieter about our patriotism. We think Canada is pretty good country, despite our issues. We are greatly influenced by our Southern cousins, with our much smaller population and less political influence.
Like anywhere, you will find “your people”, as friends. Stereotypes are misleading.
I find this same as Chinese. We do business with Chinese. They are happy with your product or service. But they will hire the next person for $1.00/dollar less. Chinese are money hungry individuals.
At least in Vancouver, you're a non-existent....it's very difficult to make friends in Vancouver...they simply ignore You
Transit efficiency depends on where in Canada, even in Ontario. I've heard great things about Toronto's transit. Kingston has awful transit (15 min drive for me to get to work is 45/1hr on the bus on express bus), and Ottawa's is just kinda confusing.
Awful transit compared to Vancouver maybe but she comes from the Philippines.
A basic black umbrella works fine in the sun of course, but consider getting a colourful parasol (or three) instead. Mind you, even by Canadian standards, Vancouver is very mild, so usually just a wide-brimmed hat is good enough. BTW, I was a little surprised at your love of transit there. I guess where you are located, transit works well for you, and maybe it's much better now than when I lived there (a long time ago).
Don't tip for coffee or subway.
The Philippines is an extreme culture shock for for people from a developed country! If a true Canadian goes to the Philippines, that would be hard to swallow!
So how are the Philippines not “developed”.
@@irvinmartin9259 3rd world country. Barbaric. Backwards. Extreme poverty. Extreme corruption. How's that for starters?
Do people ever look at the size of Canada, before moving here? This is certainly not a tropical climate. Each region has their unique qualities. Plus, there is people moving here from all over, so you will lots of different personalities. There is even quite a few people moving here, and already live here from the Philippines.
That's what I commented too. Generalizations of this gigantic and diverse country from someone who's only lived in or experienced Vancouver! I guess I'm old but I find it irritating. Lol 😁
Yes. Second largest country land mass in the world. Population of Canada is 38 Million (city of Tokyo = 38 Million). Natural Barriers to entry (cold weather for 5 month (150 days)/year). Majority population lives within 100km of America Border.
And we have sun 12 months a year…. It’s just not warm during the winter. Duh.
"The trasnit system in Canada is so organized and efficent" In Vancuver sure, but not where I live in Ottawa.
This Canadian experienced less culture shock than this in 2001 when I moved from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Only about 2 things. Losing my credit rating and open enrollment for medical insurance.
Moving back to Vancouver in 2010, no culture shock at all. Now I am retired in the woods at the far east end of greater Vancouver.
*Hey there! I feel happy every time I see a new video of yours! Love seeing your videos as always :)*
I still owe you the story of me and my boyfriend ha ha! But I love seeing your comments on my videos. I appreciate your consistency and kind support 😊🤗♥️
Each province is basically it's own country in terms of culture. There are things we share, but definitely some differences. I will also warn our newcomers or potential newcomers about Transit and Travel in that, Transit in most Cities, especially larger ones, is good. Transit outside the cities is only nominally existent. Driving is a must if you plan to leave the city and there is a lot to explore beyond our urban centres.
I've been to the Philippines and people do engage in small talk and are friendly
Interesting and well-made video. Am not living in Canada myself but hope to visit it someday.
Your videos are great for seeing someone else's candid experience moving here.
I’m glad to hear that 💕😊 hoping to break the wall for other students aspiring to come here thru my experiences 🤗
Canada is extremely diverse from coast to coast and southern coastal BC typically is the warmer part of Canada. You don't have to go too far inland into the mountains before the climate changes and you get into snowier country. IMO the only brand of ketchup chips worth eating is Lay's as most of the others are very vinegary. Glad you are enjoying BC but if you get the chance, travel to other parts to see how diverse it really is.
About the "rewards credit cards" the bigger your rewards, the higher the fees charged to the business that is accepting that card. Or at least for small businesses they get charged a higher percentage from the CC processing company. So small businesses prefer debit
New subscriber watching from Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦
Woohoo!! Omg!! How is it there?? I’m curious 💕😊
Winter is something so you need to be able to drive safely. For sure...you don't want to hit a deer a turkey or a moose. Reflex ❤
Honey you totally forgot to try Beaver tails and even All dressed chips plus hickory sticks. You can have both chips with sandwiches (hickory sticks go well with burgers and add a nice smokey flavour)
Glad you are enjoying your time here in canada, we are so happy to have you
This is so cool, thanks!! Love it! I’m totally Canadian. Welcome !! 💜💜💜
Awesome! Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Please can you help me a little bit with practicing my english Im not gonna push you in any way or take your precious time but only when you have some free spare time. I can speak english quite fluently to explain myself but I want to have just someone to chat with a little bit now and then
If you don't mind to accept me as your friend just let me know and I'll give you my contacts so we could contact each other.
Your English is awesome
Glad you’re here! Come visit Quebec!
Along with our many time zones, the weather is extremely different right across Canada.
Let's not forget that the summer in Canada is completely different from the Philippines. The summer of Canada is more tolerable, since umbrella isn't as needed as in the Philippines.
What you experienced is more relating to Vancouver, the same thing cannot be said to Toronto. Taking Toronto public transit is a nightmare. You definitely need a car. Toronto Transit Commission is the official name for Toronto's public transit system. People call them TTC here. But it also has a nickname called "Take The Car".
Not all city got a good public transit, outskirt towns got limited bus which would cost you 40mins wait. You need to learn how to drive and get a car. If you got car, you have to changed your tires as the season changed or make sure you got M+S tires.
Ketchup flavored chips here are not good, Singapore, UK and China got good ones.
Ah thank you for sharing! Yes, totally agree with you on the transit part - sometimes it’s necessary to make that investment to get around more easily. I’m just grateful that I live in an area with very efficient or organized transit system 😊 but of course, a car 🚗 would probably help me get to where I need to go (especially those farther places) faster 💨
Oh, and I NEED to try those ketchup flavoured chips from Singapore, UK or China 😜
@@rrdancel thanks for creating this type of content, very helpful for those just started their lives here in CA.
omg I also have intention of going abroad in Canada in next few months.All of thosefacts are useful and exciting
you have to try the amazing sushi roll that was created in Vancouver... The California roll, its ok
also in cities transit ends to be good. but do not rely on it outside of the city as often there is little or none at all
eating out in manila right now will already cost you around 7-10 CAD for a solo meal, its also expensive here now.
Quick note for those of you who’ve never been to Canada…, the sun does not only shine three months of the year. I understand that these videos are entertaining, but they’re a very poor representative of our country. British Columbia has the most temperate climate in our country, being on the West coast. Should you want to know what it is like to live in Canada, travel our entire country. It’s diverse, it’s grand, it’s BIG, it’s beautiful and it’s unique. Living out in BC is hardly representative of all of Canada.
I am Canadian I live in Ontario. Sun shines 12 months a year. I use an Umbrella in summer if at a concert and need some shade plus it may rain. I don’t know anyone who likes Ketchup chips but they are available in the stores. Canadians overall will welcome people from any nation. I remember once the Pope making a speech in Toronto praising Canada for just that. If you come to Canada please don’t come with your bigotry. Embrace our culture you are welcome here. We love hockey as the most popular sport. I was watching the World Series in a bar. The bartender turned off the game to put a pre-season Leaf game on lol. If your around Canadians you will notice we all say Eh ! If you stay here long enough you will say Eh too.
One good thing about Canada - you are free to move where you think the living is better. Even out of the country.
woah, gosh... no need to be mean lol she's just sharing her "culture shock", her experiences, she never said she didnt like it..
Manifesting my mom's visa to be approved cutie 😭🍀🍀
The fact that puerile suggested poutinrme makes me wonder. In Nova Scotia you'd be recommended Donair, no questions asked.
I think umbrellas for sun is more commonly known as parasols. They seem to evoke a more Victorian timeframe so I would guess it's considered more old fashioned.
Because you're in Vancouver, I'd understand there's not much sunshine as it's overcast and rainy from autumn to spring in general, but that's not necessarily true for the entire country. Alberta is nicknamed 'Sunny Alberta' because on average they have the most hours of sunshine in a year of any province
I agree that transit in the GVRD is very good. I think it's probably because the population base is high enough to fund the system very well. Whenever I visit the Vancouver area, I just tend to take transit as well. In smaller cities, I can say public transit is not as robust in design or frequency of service.
As for booking driver test, I did get my license in BC, but that was quite some time back, and I don't remember needing more than a few days to book it to get the test
Well I'm sure you're already aware of it but Vancouver is perhaps the most expensive city in Canada so compared to the Phillipines you will see a huge difference. If you're comparing against any large American city, not so much but living in Vancouver, especially if you're in Vancouver proper instead of say Coquitlam or even New Westminster it is definitely not a cheap city to live in. I've lived in many cities West coast and East Coast in both Canada and the US and I can say, barring the cost of living and East Hastings, Vancouver is my favorite city in North America. There is so much diversity, amazing food, beautiful ambience, very very low crime, witht the exception of that small microchosm of East Hastings, for a city of that size and population and it is generally a very friendly and welcoming city. As for food, lets say you get a desire for (insert country here), lets insert Mongolian food or Indonesian or Finnish food, whatever food at 3 AM, well there's somewhere in Van that sells that and not only sells it but sells good and authentic version of it. In any case everywhere has good and bad but Vancouver is a wonderous city with so much to do , see, and most importantly, eat. Welcome to Canada rrdancel. Oh, one other little thing, with regard to the umbrella, I think that anyone that was looking at you were not looking with a critical eye like 'look at that moron with the umbrella' but more like, 'hmmm that's interesting' because you don't see it much but as a whole Canadians are not wired to say or think, 'look at that moron with the umbella' so if you're inclined to use it on a sunny day, go for it.
When talking about the cost of things you also must compare the money you are making - unless you are here as a student.
👉CANADA's HUGE. Driving across Canada from one end to the other takes about a week if you want to drive as fast as possible. Driving from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador = 4,860 miles (7,821 kilometers). It takes 24 hours to drive out of Ontario alone -- same amount of time it takes to drive from the Greater Toronto Area to Florida. So, no, time zones aren't "weird".
No matter where you are in Canada we get more than 3 months of sunshine.
I guess living in the 2nd largest country (by land mass) in the world, we take the Canadian rail service for granted, but it really is exceptional. Here in Ontario, I can not only travel within the Greater Toronto Area by Go train, subway and streetcar (trolley), but I can also travel between cities for the price of a burger and fries. (Toronto-Hamilton return-trip is $15).
Canada hasalso adopted the super-highway infrastructure of our cousins to the south, but kept a close eye on providing alternatives to private vehicle transport. I am 68 years old, have lived in Canada my entire life and have never felt the need to own a car (I may have wanted one from time to time, but have literally NEVER needed one). It should be noted that this varies greatly by region. Regional transit in Québec for example, sucks (although there are initatives in the works to address that, at which time I'll consider returning home).
I think that the emphasis on Public Transit and Rail Service, both existing and in the planning phases, are Canadian quality-of-life features that do not get talked about enough. In my mind it really does make us North America's best (and most environmentally responsible) place to live. And my Toronto transit pass is valid in many nearby communities. (I can take the Toronto subway to the GO station, take a Go-Train to Hamilton, and hop on a local city-bus in Hamilton, all using the same transit pass.)
Food....never mentioned butter tarts or Nanaimo bars. Both are Canadian classics. Just curious when you compare Canada to the Philippines, were you comparing cities of equal size. You might want to check out the Canadian prairies because we're very different than Vancouver or Toronto