Canadians are known for a few great things. They’re the friendly neighbors to the U.S. known for delicious things like maple syrup, and admirable things like being outrageously polite. Sometimes the loveable Canucks live up to their apologetic stereotypes, and sometimes they surprise us.
So here’s moose-load of images of Canadians doing what they do best. Oh yah, bud! It’s a real doozy eh!
1) They’ll Charm The Pants Off Of You!
2) Talk About An Honour System!
If the turnstile was broken in your local train-station, would you go ahead and leave your subway fare there anyway? Apparently Canadians would! In most other places in the world, opportunistic passengers would likely pass straight through and take the free fare as a win… but apparently Canadians can tend to be a bit more honest.
3) Please Be A Considerate Thief!
Don’t you just hate it when people steal your rhubarb by chopping them off at the stem? Apparently this disgruntled Canadian does. Except, unlike most infuriated gardeners who might ready themselves with golf clubs and wait in the bushes, this Canadian rhubarb grower takes a more passive approach…
4) Lost, Washed, Fixed and Found
Most people wouldn’t bother picking up lost a lost item unless it were cold hard cash! This is a great example of how a considerate Canadian can go the extra mile to help a stranger, not only leaving the lost mitt to be found, but even washing and mending it.
5) Knock Knock…Who’s Bear?
Well I think it’s safe to say that most delivery workers in the world don’t have to deal with wild bears at the door! It would take a lot to get me to brave a delivery job that required me to tackle a job as grizzly as this. Maybe delivery workers should travel with decoy honey-pots whenever they head out for the day!
6) The Writing On The Wall Ain’t So Bad!
Usually things written on the walls of bathroom stalls are much ruder than this! In Canada however, things can be a little bit different. Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of positivity in our private moments?
7) The Tragic School Bus
The stereotype of Canadians being all too ready to apologize is only re-enforced by so many examples of it occuring in real life! It’s not clear if this is part of the buses normal message, or Mr. Driver is just feeling a bit bad about the incident.
8) Wait, Which Street?
Well maybe creativity was not a strong suit of whomever named these streets… Or perhaps they’re just extremely practical? Imagine if every street was named so plainly…chaos…
9) No Coat, No Pants? No Problem!
It may be somewhat of an understatement that Canada gets colder than most of the western civilised world. Are Canadians better at preparing for the cold weather, or are they simply tougher? I think this photo is proof that they’ve just got “Winter skin”.
10) The Grass Is Always Greener
One minute the snow is comin’ down, the next the sun pops out and melts it all away. The Canadian version of the circle of life is the circle of snow. And it goes around and around. Forever.
11) Talk About A Boy-Racer!
This officer in Fort McMurray saw an opportunity to teach a lesson about police/motorist relations! I can’t imagine this was a speeding offence, but maybe for driving without a licence?
12) The Nation Of Consideration
Canada is known for being a country of highly considerate people. This grocery store allots a window of time every week for those who are effected by bright lights, load noises and too many people, such as those living with autism. Classy move Canada!
13) Classic Jurassic
It’s no secret that most Canadians are peace-loving. Just in case any Tyrannosaurus Rex’s were considering walking around with a pair of handguns, this sign in Montreal is to deter them toward carrying something a little more friendly like flowers. In lieu of dinosaurs, this message is applicable to humans as well.
14) C.A.G.E. Hat
It’s no secret that Canadians are proud of their country. No need for improvements! This is a tongue-in-cheek version of Trump’s MAGA hat, and it’s a lot more positive!
15) Doctors Orders!
Well, ain’t that just the darnedest thing? It’s not every day you hear people complaining that they make TOO MUCH money. The focus of this article is more on making sure that some of the funds that would normally go into their pockets goes where it might be needed more.
16) Mind Your Pees and Q’s!
Once again, Canada leading the way in not only public decency, but private too. Very classy Canada, once again keeping focus on inclusion and support. Great job on keeping an eye out for the LGBTQ among us!
17) The Wild Wild Wet
It’s nice to see images like this when we see so much terrible conflict between law-enforcement and the public. Here an officer is just having a laugh with the folks behind the barrier. And its looks like they’re all having fun!
18) The Bear Necessities
I’ve seen plenty of “no dogs” signs, but I’ve never seen it necessary to tell people not to bring bears! Obviously this sign is joking…right?
19) Outer Peace Starts With Inner Peace
I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather be pulled over by a police officer who feels centered and calm than one who doesn’t!
20) Patriotism, but y’know…Nice about It
Well I don’t know if this counts as vandalism, but Canada is all about the “just in case” when it comes to potentially being inconsiderate.
21) Your Reputation Deceives You
I guess not EVERY Canadian can be so polite. It’s hilarious that the stereotype is so pervasive that people need to be warned that not every Canadian can live up to it.. especially wild animals!
22) Bullwinkle? More Like Poolwinkle!
Sorry, that was terrible. But what is hilarious is this loose moose taking a dip in someone’s backyard!
23) Polite Thievery
It seems that even a breaking and entering case is not without due manners. How polite it is to break into someone’s house, but when you break more than just the law, you’ve got to leave an apology note. Oh Canada, never change!
24) Moose On The Loose- In Front Of Canada’s National Coffee Company
The only thing that would make this picture more Canadian would be if there were Mounties riding these moose… and sipping on their Timmies. It would’t be Canada if there wasn’t a Tim Horton’s Coffee in the background!
25) A Sign Of Sorrow
Only in Canada would you get a sign that ends with “at your own risk” immediately followed by another sign that says “sorry”…
26) Canadians United Under Hockey
Firstly: You would never see this level of generosity in another country.
Secondly: Anywhere else, this money would have been immediately stolen.
Thirdly: Canada, you are adorable.
27) Shepherd Of The Snow
Maybe Mary had a little lamb, but this guy has a pair of goats to follow him wherever he does go!
28) Copy, Paste Canucks
Who say’s Canadian’s don’t have a fashion sense! They just have the SAME fashion sense! Try not to look TOO Canadian guys!
29) This Is What Happens When You Call Noise Control
A woman called the police to complain about kids in the street making too much noise. I guess they’re too Canadian to let a good game of hockey go!
30) A Sign Of The Times
What a clean, green message! Shaming litterers right where it hurts. It’s a positive message, I suppose graffiti is a lesser crime than littering!
31) Canada Isn’t Really Known For Ninjas, But Beavers…
Apparently they’re the same thing when they wield razor sharp swords! I’ve seen The Chronicles of Narnia, but I don’t remember this scene!
32) Even The Police Play Along!
Isn’t it just heart-warming to see the police force having a bit of a laugh and playing along? Whatever music festival this is, I want tickets!
33) Apparently The Canada Goose Is Not Just Polite, But Intelligent!
These geese not only wait for a break in the traffic, but they even know to wait for the crossing lights! And just to prove that this is Canada, there’s a Scotiabank in the background there!
34) Wait, Is That Right?
I don’t know about you, but the thought of an armed, and I mean ARMED bear is pretty terrifying…
35) When “Tall Dark And Handsome” Follows You Home
Ok! This is not what you may have expected when you hear that a tall male with dark hair is at your door…or maybe if you’re Canadian it is?
36) Officer’s On…Duty?
I guess there’s not a lot going on, when the five-oh can stop to take a snap of an adorable dachshund dressed like a mounty!
37) This Ontario Police Officer Is Thirsty…
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Sometimes you make lemonade for the hard-working individuals of the Ontario Police-Force.
38) This Message Would Normally Be Pass-Agg
A sign like this would not usually be followed up with a friendly “thank you” sign. But…y’now…Canada…
39) Who Wants to Wait For Seasons? Three Seasons At Once!
Anyone who’s ever been in Canada between the beginning of October and the end of November would know that sometimes it takes the seasons a bit of time to catch up!
40) Timberrrrrrr!
This may not be a true victim in the name of a real-life dam, but damn, that would be bad!
So I guess the evidence is in, right? Canadians are indisputably the friendliest folk on earth. One minute they’re lending a helping hand, the next they’re paying for a train fare they could have just as easily gotten away with skipping! Let’s be clear, it’s quite easy and quite fun to make fun of the Canadian stereotypes, but that’s only because they are so good at being so good.
Do you have a special Canadian in your life? Of course you do, every Canadian is special! Let them know about all these quintessential Canadianisms and share with your family and friends!