12 Surprising Things People Notice When They Move to Canada

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Kindness and Expensive Phone Plans

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The Size of the Country

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Little Acts of Kindness

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Communication Styles

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Work/Life Balance

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Business Hours

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12 Surprising Things People Notice When They Move to Canada

Kindness and Expensive Phone Plans

One of the first things people notice when moving to Canada is the kindness of the people.

The Size of the Country

The size of Canada is also a surprise for many newcomers. As one commenter stated, “The shear size of the country. Driving 3 hrs in the UK was a mission.

Little Acts of Kindness

People also notice the little acts of kindness in Canada. As one commenter stated, “People in my area are overall very kind and seem to genuinely want to help.

Communication Styles

As one commenter stated, “Navigating the world where people don’t say what they mean nor mean what they say has been a challenge.”

Work/Life Balance

As one commenter stated, “How much more important work/life balance is here and it is understood vs the USA grindset mentality.”

Business Hours

The business hours in Canada are also a surprise for many newcomers. As one commenter stated, “Most businesses are open almost all day long.

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