Did your opinion of Canada changed over the last 3 years?

[Barrister]

I feel sorry for all you yanks whose only impression of Canada is based on southern Ontario.

You should feel sorry for us Yanks whose only impression of Canada is based on you, Neil and Grey Fox.

What about those whose impression is based on HVC, Crazy Canuck, Malthus and Josephus? 

I just realized I've met every one of the people so far mentioned. 

[Agelastus]

I feel sorry for all you yanks whose only impression of Canada is based on southern Ontario.

You should feel sorry for us Yanks whose only impression of Canada is based on you, Neil and Grey Fox.

I do.

Because you'll be so disappointed to realize that instead of people like the three of us, Canada is instead full of people like saskganesh and buddharhubarb.   

My high opinion of Canada is not affected by any of the posters on Languish. Nor is it affected by whoever is in charge there.

It rests on my appreciation for all your selfless help and sacrifice in WWII in support of my country, for which you can never be thanked enough.

[Ed Anger]

I haven't been exposed to Much Music or the CBC in the past few years.

[viper37]

I wonder why you specified 3 years...

Ok, I asked 'caused opponents of Harper and the PCC keep repeating that Canada's international stance has changed for the worst since Harper was elected.

I know it's bullshit.  Canada is, on the international stage, a very minor country, not to say worthless.  You go outside your country and you say you're Canadian people are gonna say "nice...".  So, the idea that somehow Canada had a superior status among other nations of the world was ludicrous to me.  But again this morning, Chrétien, while visiting France repeated that Canada's international reputation was "tarnished by the action of the Conservatives".  In other words, Harper = Bush

I just wanted confirmation that I was right: nobody cares about Canada.  We'd need to be really pretty bad ass, say, ally with North Korea or supply nuclear material to Iran so that foreigners would start hating us   Wich I think is pretty unlikely.

So, I'm glad that there's one less myth today

As informal as this survey is, it was a nice exercise to do, I believe.

[Josquius]

Lower.
Purely because of this poll.

[viper37]

Thanks, that seems more reasonable.     I personally can't ski and have no interest in learning, or in any winter sports.  I was interested in seeing some of the great Canadian Shield landscape, but I guess winter's not the best time...

Actually, in eastern Quebec, there isn't much to do except for outdoor pleasures even in summer: rafting, hunting, fishing (salmon), whales sight-seeing, kayak, etc.

There's a few musuems here and there, some art galleries with genuine Inuit sculptures made in Taiwan , but really no big cities.  You can hike some mountains in Gaspesia if wether permits, you can walk or bike on some trails, but aside that...  Gaspesia (easternmost part of the province) has been quite neglected by the governments in the last 20 years, and as such is experiencing a steady decline, high unemployment rates and the population his very poor.  My friends visited the peninsula a few years ago and came back 2 days later, out of a 2 weeks trip.

It really depends on what you want to do in Quebec.  If you're the big city type, there's really only Montreal to see. 

Quebec city in itself is beautiful to see, in winter or in summer.  Imho, it's the best a city can offer: not too big, not too small, decent prices on food&lodging, and nice sightseeing to do.

In January there's the annual Red Bull Crashed Ice event and the Winter Carnival in early February with some nice sculptures on ice.  There's the Musée de la Civilisation with various expos; depending wich one, it's either a must see or it-can-wait-later thing

Have fun on your trip!  Let me know when you're coming

[Admiral Yi]

Stephen Harper has pleased me the few times Canada has had something to say internationally so it has gone up.  The Liberals used to say the most retarded bullshit.

Ditto.

Me three.

[viper37]

You should feel sorry for us Yanks whose only impression of Canada is based on you, Neil and Grey Fox.

I'm not in the list... should I feel worried or honored?

[Caliga]

Meh.  What does Cal have against Pearson?

Are you talking about the airport or the politician here?  Because I have different reasons for hating both. 

[Fate]

Canadian is nothing more than a synonym for coward. Thumbs down for their retreat from Afghanistan.

[Tonitrus]

Higher.

Mostly due to my drive through Canada.

Annoyed by the small hassle I had at the border, but...

- Gruff but friendly staff a stop for food along the AlCan.  First exposure to poutine (not too bad, really)
- Noticed a bunch of local residents, way out in the Canadian boonies, picking up trash along the highway.  Only prison convicts do that in America.
- HOTT 6-foot tall redhead at the Costco in Grand Prairie.
- Super HOTT/cute redhead flag-lady on the highway repair crew between Whitehorse and the Alaska border. 

[Agelastus]

Higher.
- HOTT 6-foot tall redhead at the Costco in Grand Prairie.
- Super HOTT/cute redhead flag-lady on the highway repair crew between Whitehorse and the Alaska border. 

Any pictures to share with us?

[Grallon]

Canada is merely decomposing slowly under our eyes. 

And as we all know, the old must die for the new to emerge.




G.

[Admiral Yi]

- HOTT 6-foot tall redhead at the Costco in Grand Prairie.

Did you: climb Mt. Suribachi?

[Tonitrus]

Higher.
- HOTT 6-foot tall redhead at the Costco in Grand Prairie.
- Super HOTT/cute redhead flag-lady on the highway repair crew between Whitehorse and the Alaska border. 

Any pictures to share with us?

I don't take pictures of random strangers, I leave that to creepy stalkers.

Did you: climb Mt. Suribachi?

Nah, I was just buying some food to eat while on the road.  I had another few hundred miles to cover that day.