What do you miss most about Canada

[The Mean Lady 604]

Ditto! I'm sure there are many pedestrian-friendly cities with fantastic public transit systems across America, but I did not move to one sadly. Also, as much as I would complain about Tim Horton's coffee being just coffee-flavored hot water, I do miss having an inexpensive alternative to Starbucks and the like around.

Where I'm from, every gas station has coffee, and quite honestly, I enjoy theirs just as much as anywhere.

I find that to be a rarity in canada. It seems there's no coffee, just a time hortons or william's connected.

[KS_Jayhawk 5]

Where I'm from, every gas station has coffee, and quite honestly, I enjoy theirs just as much as anywhere.

I find that to be a rarity in canada. It seems there's no coffee, just a time hortons or william's connected.

That's very true. Plus McDonald's does a good job at filling the void.

[The Mean Lady 604]

That's very true. Plus McDonald's does a good job at filling the void.

My husband's mom DESPISES mcdonalds coffee. I have no idea why.

Quite honestly, I don't drink coffee, I actually drink cappuccino mixes like french vanilla, etc.

Any time I DO drink coffee... it all just tastes the same...

[warlord 73]

Do you know of any places in Denver?

Yes this is the one I used to go to (haven't been there for years though)

http://www.onhavanastreet.com/denver-restaurants-english-teacup.cfm

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

White spot?

It's a West Coast chain restaurant. Probably almost every BC kid remembers getting a Pirate Pack.

Ditto! I'm sure there are many pedestrian-friendly cities with fantastic public transit systems across America, but I did not move to one sadly. Also, as much as I would complain about Tim Horton's coffee being just coffee-flavored hot water, I do miss having an inexpensive alternative to Starbucks and the like around.

Yes, I'm pretty sure I'm moving to the DC area and it's all interstates and freeways, it's a little intimidating. And yeah, while Tim Horton's coffee isn't the greatest, it's just a comfort thing I guess - knowing it's always open.

[Flames9_RN 358]

It's a West Coast chain restaurant. Probably almost every BC kid remembers getting a Pirate Pack.

Yes, I'm pretty sure I'm moving to the DC area and it's all interstates and freeways, it's a little intimidating. And yeah, while Tim Horton's coffee isn't the greatest, it's just a comfort thing I guess - knowing it's always open.

Sorry about moving to the DC area, way toooooo much traffic and only getting worse>hopefully you will live close to a metro. On the + side--lots of stuff to do. All the free museums are great

[NikLR 13,230]

My last visit... I missed ketchup... Like Canadian ketchup. Why the heck does it taste different?!?!

[Kimbear 53]

Heinz has a version without hcfc in it called simply heinz..thats what i buy now. KD i can't eat anymore down here..its just god awful..i miss Canadian KD sooo much. i've been able to find Herr's Heinz ketchup chips..not bad..but i miss my Lays ones..and my all dressed chips.

[Marilyn. 340]

Hunts has a no hfcs ketchup too... it is called 100% Natural Hunt's Ketchup

[NikLR 13,230]

So I should stock up on KD and Ketchup before I move? Will do!!! When I mentioned KD to my husband he's all and I guess in the USA it's just called Mac n Cheese. He could never figure out what I meant by KD until he was here for a month.

[Marilyn. 340]

I wouldn't bother stocking up on ketchup because you can find good alternatives in the US, just lok for ones without High Fructose Corn Syrup.... the hunt's ketchup is pretty good and I am a major ketchup snob...lol

[NikLR 13,230]

LOL I have enough stuff to bring with me to fit into our jeep, trust me, I won't be stocking up on any food items, despite the thought it might possibly be a good idea.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Yes this is the one I used to go to (haven't been there for years though)

http://www.onhavanastreet.com/denver-restaurants-english-teacup.cfm

Cool, I'll check it out next time i'm in the area. Thanks!

Heinz has a version without hcfc in it called simply heinz..thats what i buy now. KD i can't eat anymore down here..its just god awful..i miss Canadian KD sooo much. i've been able to find Herr's Heinz ketchup chips..not bad..but i miss my Lays ones..and my all dressed chips.

That's what I buy- Simply Heinz. I find it pretty comparable, better than the regular American Heinz.

Anyone know a good brand of perogies you can get down here? I've tried Mrs. T's or whatever, but It's not quite what I'm looking for. They have a noodle like shell, and I like the potato like shell. Can you get that here?

[Steve & Rema 4]

I miss quite a few things..

Tim Hortons! I used to always go there with my mother and sister and get their Ice Caps. I miss that

The cleanliness, and the organization.

The Drivers, I swear people here drive crazy!

The bigger city I lived in.

Free health care

Feeling safe. I don't really feel safe anywhere here, but that's mainly because I'm in Ohio which isn't the best of places. The news is scary here.

I miss Canadians and Canada in general. I miss seeing the Canadian flag waving around. I miss having Thanksgiving in October, I miss the Canadian way of speaking!

If you couldn't tell, I'm a bit homesick! It isn't bad here, but I'm still adjusting. Alot of my complains about here are area specific since we don't live in the best of cities.

Edited November 14, 2012 by Steve & Rema

[LeslienScott 6]

I am reading this at work & I literally have tears in my eyes. I am so homesick. When people ask why I miss Canada it's so hard to explain. You guys all get it! I miss everything!!!