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Toronto

CanadaNorth America

Multicultural Metropolis

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Toronto

Overview

TypeCity
Best SeasonMay–Oct
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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