Americans and Canadians culture Q&A Thread.

[Aladora]

Don't know that one but based on what looks to be mountains in the background I would say west coast and not the east coast.

I have personally visited this one and yes, it is on the West Coast.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Do any of the Canadian folks on here recognize this lighthouse?

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I've been there! Loved that whole area, the history nerd in me loved the Roosevelt International Park!

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Do any of the Canadian folks on here recognize this lighthouse?

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It looks like the one on Campobello Island in the Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick)

 

[prairie_girl]

Can I just keep guessing Peggy’s Cove until I get it right?

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Is there anything more wholesome than playing "Name that Lighthouse?"

 

[Buzz Rules]

Is there anything more wholesome than playing "Name that Lighthouse?"

Name that maritime town?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Name that maritime town?

Have many Canadians been to Mystic Seaport, CT? It was a favorite place of mine to visit as a child.

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Have many Canadians been to Mystic Seaport, CT? It was a favorite place of mine to visit as a child.

I have been there a couple of times. I know the east coasters really like to think they have something there, but there are far better aquariums. Have you been to Monterey Bay Aquarium? It is so much better. Even the Oregon Coast Aquarium is just as good (I would potentially say better), though I haven't been there in a number of years now. Visiting Mystic Aquarium is just an excuse to head to Connecticut for pizza! (I have had some amazing pizza in CT!)

ETA: Sorry...for some reason, my brain went right to the aquarium. I now realize you didn't mention it specifically. But yes, I have been to Mystic Seaport, CT.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I have been there a couple of times. I know the east coasters really like to think they have something there, but there are far better aquariums. Have you been to Monterey Bay Aquarium? It is so much better. Even the Oregon Coast Aquarium is just as good (I would potentially say better), though I haven't been there in a number of years now. Visiting Mystic Aquarium is just an excuse to head to Connecticut for pizza! (I have had some amazing pizza in CT!)

It’s the historical aspect and the people there that makes it special.

 

[Frozen Canuck]

It’s the historical aspect and the people there that makes it special.

No. It's definitely the pizza.

 

[Buzz Rules]

No. It's definitely the pizza.

Julia Roberts would agree.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Canadians, what questions do you have for me?

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Canadians, what questions do you have for me?

What do you think is the most under-rated area of your country...an area that most people skip or don't think of when traveling, but that has something special about it. (Every nationality welcome to answer. This isn't just for Buzz.)

 

[ronandannette]

Is there anything more wholesome than playing "Name that Lighthouse?"

Canadian prairies version:

 

[Buzz Rules]

What do you think is the most under-rated area of your country...an area that most people skip or don't think of when traveling, but that has something special about it. (Every nationality welcome to answer. This isn't just for Buzz.)

The Midwest(and some northern parts of the South) USA in general. This a perspective from an east-coaster. Many people here don’t know how many awesome things we (Americans) can do in the Midwest at affordable prices, compared to wanting to go to Europe (which some people have this superiority complex here if they have had the privilege of doing that). I’ll post some examples shortly. I hope when the USA hosts the upcoming Olympics/WC that international travelers give some of these places a chance and bring more tourism money into the economy.

 

[Buzz Rules]

The Midwest(and some northern parts of the South) USA in general. This a perspective from an east-coaster. Many people here don’t know how many awesome things we (Americans) can do in the Midwest at affordable prices, compared to wanting to go to Europe (which some people have this superiority complex here if they have had the privilege of doing that). I’ll post some examples shortly. I hope when the USA hosts the upcoming Olympics/WC that international travelers give some of these places a chance and bring more tourism money into the economy.

Smoky Mountains would be one of my recommendations.

https://www.pigeonforge.com/things-to-do-in-smoky-mountains/

 

[Buzz Rules]

Canadians, have you visited the Tomb of the Unknown soldier before? Do you guys do a military parade like here in the USA? Also happy Veterans/Remembrance Day.

 

[tvguy]

Canadian prairies version:
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And a Prairie sense of humor.

 

[fab1976]

Buzz, what’s your favourite thanksgiving side dish? Would it be the same for Christmas?

 

[fab1976]

Canadians, have you visited the Tomb of the Unknown soldier before? Do you guys do a military parade like here in the USA? Also happy Veterans/Remembrance Day.

There tend to be small ceremonies in communities for Remembrance Day. My kids are in Scouts, and my son participated in a small March to the local cenotaph this evening to pay their respects. Schools will have assemblies tomorrow along with a moment of silence at 11:11. It’s a statutory holiday in some provinces, so some here may have tomorrow off. In Ontario we don’t have it off. I do like that the kids get the assembly to teach them about what the day is for.