"Forget Michael buble, it's not Christmas anymore. He's gone into hibernation". Spot on 😂😂😂

Speaking as a Brit I think some British people need to learn some manners......how rude, get well soon

Canada always seems like the UK's cool cousin...it's one of the few countries I'd like to emigrate to.

I’ve been to Canada a few times. Also the US, Australia, New Zealand and many other places in my life, but I mention these as they all have a common cultural history stretching back 200 years or so. What I can tell you is that I found the Canadian people to be very much like the Brits and Irish in character and values and the way we communicate. Sure there are differences but nothing any more different than say Londoners and Glaswegians within the UK. In the west of Canada, the culture is heavily influenced by the US, and that’s understandable. But there is also a distinct Canadian / Ontarian culture that is bright, refreshing and positive. I think the east has less US influence and certainly some places felt like any European city. For me though - the west is where it’s at, and it’s just like the south of England, but more relaxed. You are a great example of the charm and wit and character and general openness.... Ontario would be proud if they were only watching.

Everybody knows Canadians don't just live on Poutine and Maple Syrup, they are supplemented each day with Tim Hortons. 😀

Just found your channel and have to say I’m addicted. Am now working my way through your back catalogue. Thanks for your quirky insights, love them.

Would be interested to hear what misconceptions you had about England before you moved here as a flip reverse of this vid too :) Feel better soon!

Also can you do a video of misconceptions Canadian's have about the British?

Hope you recover from your cold soon, for the record you’ll never be boring and I had no problem with you comparing things that are different between countries, that is what attracted me to your channel in the first place. Thanks for making the effort while I’m sure you just want to go to bed

I’ve visited Toronto, it’s one of my favourite cities, everyone was lovely so helpful and friendly. I was there in July 2016, it was very hot, a heatwave with temperatures around 35C !! I hope to visit again sometime 😀

I love Canada, "This hour has Twenty minutes" is funny in a unique Canadian way plus Rick Mercer report with his rants .... and have you done a video on Stomping Tom yet...….

Was randomly watching travel vlogs and stumbled across your Copenhagen video, 4 hours later I think it’s safe to say I’m a fan! Literally love the way you describe things

"What about Bryan Adams?" "Now, now.....we've apologized several times for Bryan Adams" ;)

You certainly aren't boring - love your sense of humour. Hope your cold is better soon.

I've never been to Canada, but I thought I'd share a list with you of the things I think about when someone utters the word Canada. Mountains, lakes, Mounties, Huskies, those furry hats with chin flaps, the Canadian Pacific Railroad, Forests and lumber jacks, that Candid Camera show thingy (hilarious), Eskimos (Inuit), Polar bears, Native Americans, log cabins, Salmon, Skiing, Ontario, Vancouver, huge steam engines, Canada Geese, you, The X Files, Michael Buble, Beaver and Beaver dams, Rodeo, the Canadian Flag, second world war heroes who fought with us Brits, on land on the sea and in the air, French Canadians, British Columbia, Newfoundland, great explorers, The Hudson Bay Company, kiaks, grizzly bears, the Gold Rush, Caribou, mosquitoes, maple syrup and snow. And Canadians themselves; well its a bit harsh on Americans but generally the image of Canadians is that they are like Americans but more civilized lol, but then that's because other than French Canadians, they are half British. The French Canadians are half French so they are more civilized than Americans too. Canadians are like Aussies, too except more polite. Terribly cliche I know, but positive and I think that the Brits are generally very fond of Canadians and have a great deal of respect for Canada.

Very cool. Love your videos! Sorry you’re ill. Hope you get better soon x

saw a tv program the other day featuring the railway through the Canadian Rockies...and Canada looks amazing! I instantly fell in love & need to visit.

Love these videos, such a positive outlook on life. I’ve had a stressful day and feel better now.

youre never boring...10/10 katharine Ryans for canadian sense of humour..........

Hope you feel better soon, love the vids 😘

Been to Canada twice on holiday/vacation and loved it.The people were very polite but very easy to talk to.The first time was in May time and Lake Louise was froen with about 3 foot of snow,he seconed time I visited Calgary in June/July time and the weather was gorgeous,high 20`s.I do love the country and would love to go back.

Will be checking out the canadian bands you mentioned but loved neil young for years! Harvest! Thanks for another cool video!

Hi Alanna, I have been to Ontario, you know, the touristy bits like Toronto, Niagara, Ottawa and some of the less known ones like Bracebridge, Pentquishine and Algonquin provincial park, had a really great time.

'It's always cold', laughs in Vancouver

As a Brit living in Canada for over 40yrs I had an email conversation about music with my mates. When I spoke of Canadian music one said "Oh you mean Rush & Brian Adams" I schooled them with Colin James, The Tragically Hip, The Grapes of Wrath, The Payolas, Tom Cochrane, Lover Boy, April Wine, Chilliwack and many more. They were astounded that they never got to hear such great music. Also they never realized that Men Without Hats (Safety Dance) and Martha and the Muffins (Echo Beach) and more were Canadian songs. It's criminal that these bands don't get the exposure they deserve. And BTW they loved them all.

Don't forget the music of William Shatner! ;) Great vid, hope get better soon.

Again....very well put Alanna. As a Brit who has lived in Canada (southern Ontario) for almost 10 years of agree...these are very common misconceptions, probably why I have never had any family visit in all that time.....they think it's not a summer holiday place....how wrong they are. I don't go anywhere else for my summer holidays anymore.

Canada's good for comics too, especially Joe Matt, Seth, Chester Brown, Kate Beaton and Dave Sim

I'm a Brit and love Canada and Canadians more than any other! Plus you guys gave us Rush...not boring at all. Can't wait to head back. Love your channel

This years winter weather is crazy! -35 but I love when it’s spring wish spring was longer here I live two hours away from Toronto, glad I came across your channel! Get well soon!

Hi! I love your videos. I stumbled upon them when we were going to travel through England for six months and have been watching ever since. Although originally from Ontario, we have spent many years in Alberta. In Ontario, Poutine is made with curd where it is routinely found, but in Alberta Poutine is often referred to as Mottza Fries and always made with mozzarella cheese, gravy and chips (fries). Cheers!

Thanks for all the band names. will check them out.

In 87 went to Canada in May/June time and it was roasting around Hamilton and Toronto. We watched the British FA Cup in the enlisted men's club in Hamilton. When Coventry beat Spurs. A fantastic day out. Did the thousand Island boat trip a few days later from Toronto. Fantastic weather and also a great day out!

Well you're definitely not boring. I can't wait for Tuesdays anymore so I can get my Adventures and Naps fix.

Really interesting video,hope your feeling better soon

I went to Canada in July 18 to visit family in Ontario and and it was gorgeous sunshine all week. I loved it so much I going again for 3 weeks this year but over to Alberta and B C. I know it’s not your taste but a great country/ folky singer I believe from Saskatchewan called Colter Wall , I really like his music. Canada is awesome. I was nearly born in Toronto but my parents moved to England for my dads job and stayed a year before I made an appearance.

My view of Canadians completely changed when we visited the Normandy beaches last year and saw what you guys did landing at Juno Beach, awesome . Tv always shows the Americans and ignore Canadas contribution . It's very humbling . Any Canadian who visits Europe needs to go there and just see and learn what they did .

I have met a few Canadians in real life, mostly tourists in Northern Ireland. Anodyne in an endearing kind of way and actually very good ambassadors.

When I think of Canadian Musicians I think of Neil Young(my favourite ever musician) Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell & Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Might just be my age though.

Visited Canada many years ago, absolutely loved it!!! Did a road trip from Calgary to Banff, through Revelstoke and Kamloops to Vancouver, eventually ending up whale watching in Victoria. Once we discovered it, we always ate at The Old Spaghetti Factory, is it still a thing? Everyone we met were very warm and welcoming and I'd go back to Canada most definitely. Bought my first Tilley hat out there and it still serves me well after twenty years!

I heard you mention The Arkells when you talked about Canadian music. I saw them last year and loved them. Looking forward to seeing them again next month at Kendal Calling. Bieber they most definately are not...

The Guess Who. One of the best rock bands ever. This American has benefited from Canadian artists his whole life. I'm 54, and all my older siblings were into Neil Young when I was young. His music was everywhere. It still is, at my house. A few years ago, my kids wanted to see Niagara Falls. We drove from south Kansas to London, Ontario and on to Toronto, then finally the Falls. We loved the trip. I have to say, though, Toronto's traffic is insane! You look a bit pale. You're strength and fortitude got you through another interesting video, even with the flu. Thanks!

"You....can Never be alone...with your own thoughts?' That's some Deep sh*t right there...

My daughter spent two weeks there and loved it. Especially the big trucks you can rent and drive around. Plus she got to see a wild bear rummaging through a picnic park. She stayed in the truck lol

You forgot Barenaked Ladies and Bachmann-Turner Overdrive... let's rock!!! Been to BC in summer and Alberta for skiing. We loved the predictable seasons

Firstly, I apologise on behalf of those Brits that were rude to Canadians about being boring. I don't know if they were trying to wind you up. If they were, I'm glad to see it didn't work. I've been to Canada twice, firstly before you were even born also on the road trip from Calgary to Vancouver via Banff and Kamloops. The 2nd time was to Toronto to see a Chinese group, the 12 Girls Band, in concert in 2007. (My only chance to see them, living in the UK!!). The Canadians are friendly, helpful, funny and cool. I hope you get the chance to visit Devon and Cornwall soon, stunning scenery down here. Get well asap!!

I do a weekly radio show about Bluegrass and roots music, which is mostly oriented towards Nashville and Kentucky - the bluegrass heartland. It is AMAZING how many Canadian artists are making a GOOD living in that genre, and knocking the Americans out of the park. Either as artists/band leaders in their own right or as members of significant acoustic bands.

I'm a fan of quite a few Canadian singers/bands including Allison Crowe, Tara MacLean, Frazey Ford, Sarah McLachlan, Great Lake Swimmers, Wild Strawberries and The Be Good Tanyas, to name but a few. It was the soundtrack to Due South that was my first introduction Canadian music, and what a showcase it was.

Back in the day I travelled overland from Toronto to Vancouver and found Canadians to be friendly and talkative to strangers, especially on trains. It was summer and the weather was very warm apart from Thunder Bay. The friendliness of Canadian people is my lasting impression of Canada.

I'll put my vote in for The Be Good Tanyas among loads of great Canadian bands. I've experienced both -29 and +39 temperatures in Montreal - of the two, the heat was worse. Montreal has more restaurants/person than any other city in the world (I believe). So if you get bored of Kraft Dinner or poutine, there's loads of cuisine to choose from there (even if none of it is likely to be Canadian in origin!) Each week I think, will the mini Christmas tree still be up. Can it make it into February?

"Telling off Siri" was a priceless moment. Made me chuckle.

Hi Alanna, thanks for your excellent video. My first thought of Canada is all the spectacular scenery there, with the forests and mountains. My favourite city there would be Toronto. Okay, I like trams and that certainly helps my choice there!!! I have never been to Canada so far, but it certainly sounds like a country worth seeing. Anyway, take care. Robert.

I hope you feel better soon.

Some places it's not that cold at all. It is January right now and we have flowers blooming in Vancouver and Victoria.

That is totally me when Siri doesn’t just tell me and I have to “take a look” 😂😂. Interesting vid.

Oh you poor kitten😢😢 stuffed with cold/flu! Hope you get better soon! One of our best friends is Canadian. He’s not boring and you’re great too!

I've been to Canada... Booked a flight only, hired a car at the airport then went looking for a hotel in Toronto. Had a great time visited Niagara then drove up to Kingston and had 10 days there, hotel overlooked the lake facing a steam engine. The people and the food where fantastic. Breakfast at Timothy Hortons every day. Hope to go back one day.

Pup is an awesome Canadian band, going to see them in Bristol in April cant wait!!

Girl! Good to see you! Sorry you're sick 🤒 Get well quick! 😍

I'm going to start saying, "Without further ado," more often 🙂 when you say these words, I know I'm in for another great video

Vancouver is the warmest city in Canada in the winter. Not much snow, climate is close to London, UK. Mostly rain in winter.

I’m Canadian from the maritimes and I find your channel very interesting. I don’t know how I stumbled upon it but I love watching your videos. I don’t really enjoy poutine either.

Every single Canadian is a poutine-chomping, Carling-swigging ice hockey fan who listens constantly to Bachman Turner Overdive's 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet'. I thought everybody knew that. :)

3:30 “I can never be left alone with my own thoughts” is a surprisingly ominous sounding phrase :-) I wonder what you thinking....

City and Color and Arcade Fire. Amaze, seen both and they're fabulous.

I also like the Canadian singer/songwriter Buffy Saint Marie. Interesting person I think.

I haven't seen your Facebook page but Gordon Lightfoot is a great Canadian singer. I'm doing some Genealogy research at the moment which involves Quebec and New Brunswick so i am learning about places in those provinces

You’re not boring, you’re entertaining. That’s a FACT! LOL

Hey Alanna great vid again well done you . My wife is canadian so we visit her family often and I have found the people are different depending where we are,when there we split out time with my sister in law in Toronto and my in laws in thornbury and I must say the only problem if any I've had with people is those I've had is with those from toronto not everyone just once or twice but that's city's I suppose lol . Hope you get better soon and best wishes

we have a band from the yukon on tour in our town coming soon near blackpool

I’m an American living in England so I love hearing your perspective about England. I’ll be honest I’m obsessed with maple syrup so I’m very happy Canada is so close to us to get the real goods! I’m surprised you didn’t add Tim Horton’s into the Canadian diet lol. I grew up in Florida and New Mexico so I feel like in terms of America I got to experience a lot more cultures where people were very prideful and kept a lot of their traditions. Which I very much enjoyed 😊 I’ve only been to Canada to once so I would be interested to experience more and see how other cultures adapt to living in Canada.

I'm from Canada (yay you have canadian viewers!). I studied in Aberdeen UK in 2018 and I have to say I am loving your videos! The diet of maple syrup and poutine was something I got a lot! About the music thing- a canadian example I got a lot was Avril Lavigne !

I love my hardcore and Hardstyle music, which is big in Holland and europe. But I have met tons of Canadian hardcore music lovers and you have some great djs and producers x

I've always wanted to go to Canada it looks beautiful, hope u feel better soon!

Having visited Canada in 2016 with my family and again in 2018 with just my wife, I can say I absolutely loved it, we were based in Golden BC for the first trip and Vancouver Island and Golden on the second trip. The people were so friendly and nothing was to much trouble for them, and as for food, you might not have a national cuisine but the food we ate was gorgeous, never had a bad meal. My wife and I agreed if we had done these trips 30 to 40 years ago we would have emigrated, but as I approach my 70th birthday that's not going to happen, although my son and his wife are seriously looking at going. I have promised myself one treat for my 70th and that's we are going back to Golden and taking the children with us, in fact, the cabins are already booked and I can't wait. Keep up these great videos I look forward to my weekly treat

I’m also enjoying streaming, nice one!

I Visited Vancouver a few years ago and it was lovely, couldnt say a bad word about personally.

city and color was the sound track to my 2011

Nickelback, Anne Murray, Rush, Gordon Lightfoot. Pipes: Simon Fraser University Pipe Band and 78th Fraser Highland Pipe Band

I like Sarah McLachlan and Nan Vernon. I got into Nan Vernon when I heard Love Hurts from the Rob Zombie version of the movie Halloween

Thanks for posting I enjoyed it. My favourite is Arcade Fire and Neil Young. Interesting list of artists which I will try and listen to. Boring is a bit of a strong word to describe a nation by others to use. I think they can be quiet.

Hahahahahaha!!! Not Christmas anymore, he's gone into hibernation!! Gotta be one of the best one liners i've heard in a long while hehehe. Love this non boring, sassy woman from Maple syrup land. (Gotta love a stereotype)

Canadian band - MONSTER TRUCK, check em out they're awesome and they're on tour int' UK soon

Those beautiful blue waters of Lake Louise. I always thought the pictures doctored until I took a picture myself and saw just how beautiful it was. Walked up to Lake Agnes still covered in ice. The tea house had been open just two days. Just wish I could go back again, saw a bear on road to Moraine Lake which is left for nature to control.

I have experienced -50 in Canada 🥶 and some lovely summer days too

My friend has family in Canada and they are so cool. Very nice people and love a BBQ like no other.

Kingston, Ontario. Drivers stopping as you approach the kerb so you can cross. Felt hotter there than I did in Australia because Canada gets much more humid around the lakes. Plus you have the best part of Niagara Falls, bears...and Neil Young. Visit Canada folks!

Best sushi i ever ate was in downtown Toronto. Super cosmopolitan city and yeah very friendly, I found. I think people gotta see some Canadian Ice Hockey to know not all Canadians are polite 😅

I’ve always loved Canada. Visited it. Have relatives there. About half the channels I subscribe to are made by Canadians. I wanted to emigrate to Canada when I left the RAF but life got in the way.

I’ve been to Vancouver in August visiting family. I don’t know about misconceptions but one thing that was an eye opener... they had an ice rink booked for a game of hockey at 3am!!! Apparently, it’s so popular the rinks are open 24hrs... even in the summer! Had a great time and met some wonderful people. Got chatting to one fella in a pub one night and we ended up on a tour of ‘gentlemens clubs’ on his Harley. Great night. 😁 Loved the little bathtub ferries on the river too haha

chilliwack, David Wilcox, Van Bran 3000, Saga, Shania Twain, The Stampeders, and on and on and on, these are few of the many Canadian artists that are well known outside Canada

Visited Vancouver with my family when I was a teenager. It's a beautiful city. I'm from Los Angeles and I remember I was stunned when I saw how clean the city was. We were there in the middle of summer and froze our butts off by the way.

Kraft dinner update : tried KD and ketchup last night and it was surprisingly ok? Also I recommend Wolf Parade, probably the best best Canadian band from the 00s Also here on Vancouver Island we haven't had snow at all this winter

Best Canadian popular musical artist is Coeur de Pirate (Béatrice Martin) - in both French and English. She writes and sings in both languages.

I go to Edmonton every winter because I like -30'C (also my brother lives there) and then to places like Banff for snowboarding. My experience of Canadians is that most are super friendly and polite. My other observation is that where ever there is a ski hill Canadians have been replaced exclusively by Australians. If I was Canadian I'd keep an eye on this as they seem to be trying to replace you. As a side note my best mate from Canada does yammer on about poutine a lot so he is now named Captain Poutine but he is from Montreal.

Well, I have been to Canada and I never found the people boring at all, I loved it there.

I heard a couple of songs by Serena Ryder. She has a fantastic voice - very raspy, and definitely worth checking out. She did an incredible version of Leonard Cohen's 'Sisters of Mercy' and Bruce Springsteen's 'Racing in the Street'

I've not met a Canadian in real life yet. But I think you are wonderful! Not boring! I find English people get triggered so easy when it comes to anything British / English. Also, where did you get your jumper?! It's cute as heck.

Hey! 'been to Canada' - that means me! A few years ago me and my other half went to Vancouver and Vancouver Island on a business trip/holiday. It was pretty damn good all round. First impression on leaving the airport (Seattle) and crossing the border for the long drive north was: those fields are *huge!* holy cow, just miles and miles of crops... Vancouver is a nice mix of styles, and kind of cool all round. Very big meals, every time. We could have lived on a single shared breakfast for the whole day. Really, really wide roads - pressing the crossing button, and thinking "I have got to get across 6 lanes now" (We were walking to the park) Black squirrels! Hot weather - it was 26C in Vancouver but 32C in Toronto! insane... Um what else? Oh, aquariums and zoos - awesome - especially seeing wolves and sea otters! Vancouver Island - Just great - I rate it as one of the best islands in the world, and finally, giant trees! The temperate rain forest areas grow massive trees. Also, friendly people - stereotype, but more true than not...

One weird thing I noticed in Canada was that all the blinds on the windows was rolled down on many houses.