Which American city is most "Canadian"? - Page 3

lammius · April 4th, 2006, 03:41 AM

I'm surprised Minneapolis hasn't come up more than it has in this convo.

Somnifor · April 4th, 2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lammius

I'm surprised Minneapolis hasn't come up more than it has in this convo.

As am I, and St Paul too.

It's cold, we have the accent, hockey is popular, and the NDP could probably win a few seats in the legislature.

***Jaybird*** · June 28th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Buffalo.

Because a lot of people think it's actually IN Canada! Plus, they sing the Canadian national anthem at all the Buffalo Sabres hockey games, no matter if a Canadian team is playing or not. They wave a Canadian flag in front of city hall sometimes as well. There's also a lot of beer-drinking in Buffalo and lots of snow! How much more Canadian can you get?

***desertpunk*** · June 28th, 2011, 09:38 AM

Burlington Vermont.

bayviews · July 10th, 2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaybird

Buffalo.

Because a lot of people think it's actually IN Canada! Plus, they sing the Canadian national anthem at all the Buffalo Sabres hockey games, no matter if a Canadian team is playing or not. They wave a Canadian flag in front of city hall sometimes as well. There's also a lot of beer-drinking in Buffalo and lots of snow! How much more Canadian can you get?

Buffalo’s right across the river from Canada. And it’s a big hockey & beer guzzling city & loves to boast about its ties with Canada. I suppose one could say much the same about another border city, Detroit, Buffalo’ big brother!

However, most Canadian cities seem to be very prosperous & vibrant, with lots of people walking on the streets & not many vacant houses or storefronts, etc. That’s certainly not the case with either of those two US border cities.

Really, the only Canadian cities that do seem a bit like Buffalo are Hamilton & Winnipeg, for obvious reasons.

I’d nominate Boston, Minneapolis/StPaul & certainly Seattle & Portland as the most Canadian-like US cities.

Northsider · July 10th, 2011, 06:06 PM

Perhaps it'd be easier to define what city in Canada is "most Canadian". Canada is just as much, or more, diverse among its cities than the USA. Vancouver vs Toronto vs Montreal? Completely different! Chicago is a lot like Toronto. Boston is a lot like Montreal. Vancouver shares all the important traits of West cost cities from Seattle to SF.

ardamir · July 10th, 2011, 10:01 PM

Dallas.

bayviews · July 12th, 2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ardamir

Dallas.

Well they say its the US counterpart to Calgary!

diablo234 · July 13th, 2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bayviews

Well they say its the US counterpart to Calgary!

I would actually say Calgary is more similar to Denver than Dallas.

***desertpunk*** · July 13th, 2011, 05:09 AM

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I would actually say Calgary is more similar to Denver than Dallas.

+1

I'd say the same thing. Forever people have compared those two cities. But Calgary's skyline is much closer to Dallas.

fjordbjord · November 2nd, 2011, 10:47 PM

probably this place, because it's in both places

Derby Line, Vt

fubo · November 2nd, 2011, 11:08 PM

Definitely Buffalo - from the shared sports teams Bill, Raptors, Blue Jays, to the commonality of their lives, shopping at the Galleria in Buffalo or going to a show in either city. They drink the same type of beer (Labatts, Molson), listen to the same bands (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls), they even watch the same TV stations and share the Falls.

In looks maybe not but in shared living experiences Buffalo is hands down the most Canadian american city.

-Corey- · November 4th, 2011, 08:14 PM

That could be Seattle and Portland.

fubo · November 5th, 2011, 05:04 AM

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That could be Seattle and Portland.

Portland is hundreds of miles from the border, I don't think they hop over for lunch

bennyboo · November 5th, 2011, 11:32 AM

"most canadian" doesnt mean how close to canada it is.

zach7795 · November 5th, 2011, 09:30 PM

Miami in the winter....barf.... they're everywhere and suck at driving!

fjordbjord · November 5th, 2011, 10:53 PM

what canadian city is most "canadian"?
actually, wait, what american city is most "american"?

zach7795 · November 7th, 2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fjordbjord

what canadian city is most "canadian"?
actually, wait, what american city is most "american"?

Euless, Texas 100% Americana!

-Corey- · November 8th, 2011, 06:30 AM

Id Say DC and Central USA are the most "American" :P

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Originally Posted by bennyboo

"most canadian" doesnt mean how close to canada it is.

Exactly! Even San Diego for its quality of life and downtown, reminds me a little bit of Vancouver.

Motul · November 8th, 2011, 06:36 AM

IMO Canadian= progressive. So San Francisco, Portland, Seattle and maybe Denver (this one with the added plus of the ski resorts, reminiscent of whistler).

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Northsider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,572 Likes (Received): 25	Perhaps it'd be easier to define what city in Canada is "most Canadian". Canada is just as much, or more, diverse among its cities than the USA. Vancouver vs Toronto vs Montreal? Completely different! Chicago is a lot like Toronto. Boston is a lot like Montreal. Vancouver shares all the important traits of West cost cities from Seattle to SF.

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November 2nd, 2011, 10:47 PM	#51
fjordbjord Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 74 Likes (Received): 0	probably this place, because it's in both places Derby Line, Vt

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fubo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,136 Likes (Received): 0	Definitely Buffalo - from the shared sports teams Bill, Raptors, Blue Jays, to the commonality of their lives, shopping at the Galleria in Buffalo or going to a show in either city. They drink the same type of beer (Labatts, Molson), listen to the same bands (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls), they even watch the same TV stations and share the Falls. In looks maybe not but in shared living experiences Buffalo is hands down the most Canadian american city.

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