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Montreal
Canada • North America
European Flair in North America
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonJun–Sep
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish & French
RegionNorth America
👋 Greetings
Handshakes are standard. Canadians are known for politeness - expect lots of "sorry" and "please". In Quebec, cheek kisses are common among friends.
🍽️ Dining
Tipping 15-20% is expected. Maple syrup is a point of pride. Poutine is a must-try. Coffee culture is strong (Tim Hortons is iconic).
👔 Dress Code
Casual and practical. Layers are essential due to variable weather. Outdoor gear is common and acceptable everywhere.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Confusing Canadians with Americans
- •Criticizing hockey
- •Not saying please and thank you
- •Skipping the queue
- •Being arrogant or boastful
💡 Did You Know?
Canada has the longest coastline in the world
Maple syrup production is 71% of the world's supply
Hockey is the national winter sport
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined
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