20 Things That Make Canada the Envy of the World

Canada has a lot going for it and the rest of the world is taking notice. Recently CNN posted ten things that Canada does better than anyone else. We’ve included their picks here and added some of our own. The result? Twenty things that make us the envy of the world.

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Canadian Creamy chocolate

CNN says that eating Canadian chocolate is a more creamy, velvety experience. Even Hershey uses a different recipe for the demanding Canadian market.

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Colloquialisms

The number of Canadian words and phrases also impressed CNN. Words like toque, hoser, two-four, serviette and gitch were most notable. And let's not forget the mighty loonie and toonie. That's just a handful of the 30 Canadian words that Americans don't understand.

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Apologizing

According to CNN, 90 per cent of Canadians aged 18-25 apologize if someone bumps into them. Aren't we nice?

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Skiing in canada

CNN raves about the skiing in Canada. Many of our resorts make the top of "best" lists. After all, the mountains are just one example of stunning landscapes you won't believe are in Canada.

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Canadian cottage country

Canada is blessed with spectacular cottage country from coast-to-coast. CNN noted that with 3 million lakes, we have more than any other nation. In 2011 National Geographic named Ontario's Muskoka lake district as the world's best summer destination.

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Canada in movies and TV shows

Canadian locations are featured in countless movies and TV series. Usually, though, they're standing in for someplace else. Many of the biggest films are shot in and around Toronto and Vancouver.

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The Canadian flag wrapped around a woman

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Nation branding

The maple leaf. Everyone knows it. CNN says that this is proof that Canada is tops in branding itself. Around the world, if you see a maple leaf on someone, you know they're a Canadian.

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Canadian moose standing by mountains and water

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Air and water in Canada

We're renowned for some of the cleanest air on the planet. Water, too.

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Food along Canadian highways

CNN praises the food available along Canada's highways and byways. They single out Tim Hortons, Swiss Chalet and Harvey's.

But there are also deliciou high way hotspots beyond the chain restaurants.

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Canadian humour

We're full of funny people, says CNN. A few examples? Jim Carrey, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Aykroyd, Seth Rogen, Mike Myers, Phil Hartman and Michael Cera.

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Canadian bacon

Did you know that Canada produces five strips of bacon for every person on the planet? We're the world's third largest pork exporter, shipping 1.18 million kilos annually.

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Canadian healthcare

Our healthcare system isn't perfect, but it's still the envy of many nations. If you need treatment, you'll get it and, in most cases, without a big bill.

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Multiculturalism in Canada

We welcome the world and encourage people to maintain their culture. The result is incredible diversity, especially in our cities. Multiculturalism is official Canadian policy and enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Canadian maple syrup

Like bacon, the world loves our maple syrup. About 75 per cent of the world's supply comes from Quebec and Canada exports almost 35 million kilos of the sweet stuff every year.

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Poutine in Canada

It's the perfect food: french fries, gravy and cheese curds. Once something found only in Quebec, it has spread to the rest of Canada. You can also find it in the United States and even Guatemala.

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Nature in Canada

Nations around the world envy our natural beauty and its accessibility. From Churchill's polar bears to Niagara Falls, there are many beautiful places to see in Canada.

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McIntosh apples

Did you know that McIntosh apples are Canadian? They're popular, too, with thousands of tonnes exported annually.

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The love of hockey

Other countries are amazed at our love of hockey. That's not to say the game isn't big outside our borders, but in Canada it's almost a religion.

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Same sex marriage in Canada

While other countries still struggle with the issue, Canada has been celebrating legalized same-sex marriage since 2005. We were the fourth country in the world to legalize it and the first outside Europe.

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Vibrant, safe cities in Canada

From Vancouver to St. John's, our cities are big, boisterous and brimming with excitement. Even better, they all have their own distinct personalities. They're pretty safe, too.

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