Canadian Quirks
Canadians are famous for adding this polite word to the end of sentences.
What is “eh”?
In Canada, you’re likely to say this word every time the snow starts falling
What is “Oh no!”
This word means to talk a lot — often about nothing.
What is blabber (or jabber)?
You know you're Canadian if you apologize to this when you bump into it.
What is a chair (or any inanimate object)?
This tiny bug is about the size of a grain of pepper but can ruin your whole weekend at the cottage.
What is a black fly?
This Canadian saying means “Let’s go,” but sounds like you’re ordering a coffee.
What is “Double-double”?
Canadians drive this kind of car in winter to avoid sliding off the road.
What is a four-wheel drive?
This modern miracle lets you talk to your grandkids and accidentally post blurry selfies.
What is a smartphone?
This red and white restaurant is where half the nation goes after a hockey game.
What is Tim Hortons?
his food melts faster than you can say "double-double" when left in a hot car.
What is a chocolate bar (or ice cream)?
When winter hits, Canadians pull out this fuzzy hat with a pom-pom on top.
What is a toque?
his kind of Canadian footwear is designed to keep your feet warm and dry in deep snow.
What are winter boots?
You might talk to this machine when no one else is around — and it never answers.
What is your GPS (or Alexa/Siri)?
You might say this when your friend gets stuck in the snow but you’re laughing too hard to help.
What is “You good, buddy?”
This device is your best friend during a heatwave — until the power goes out.
What is a fan (or air conditioner)?
This Canadian animal is famous for photobombing tourists — and eating your garden.
What is a raccoon?
This popular Canadian pastime is sometimes done to avoid slipping on icy sidewalks.
What is shoveling snow?
This piece of furniture is also known as “Canada’s favorite napping spot.”
What is the recliner (or La-Z-Boy)?
“Close the door, we’re not trying to heat the whole __!”
What is neighborhood?
ou waited 6 months for warm weather, and now you can’t go outside because of this warning.
What is a heat advisory (or wildfire smoke)?
his is the polite Canadian way of telling someone their joke wasn’t funny.
What is laughing politely and saying “Oh, that’s nice!”
This winter event in Canada involves ice sculptures, skating, and lots of hot chocolate.
What is Winterlude?
This happens every time you try to leave a Canadian family gathering.
What is the long goodbye?
Back in my day…” always leads to a story about this.
What is walking to school uphill both ways?
You put sunscreen on everything... except this spot, which is now lobster red.
What is the back of your neck (or tops of your feet, or ears)?