southernm Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Tim Horton's on. Every. Corner. As to health care, it's great if you already have a doctor. Not so great if you are a newcomer. No doctor means trips to the er for random illness. The doctors where we were had wait list years long and to go to a pediatrician you have to have a rec from a doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Tim Horton's on. Every. Corner. As to health care, it's great if you already have a doctor. Not so great if you are a newcomer. No doctor means trips to the er for random illness. The doctors where we were had wait list years long and to go to a pediatrician you have to have a rec from a doctor! We have walk-in clinics that anyone can go to so no ER visits for simple things. I haven't heard that finding a doctor is hard in our area although my doctor is hard to get into for regular appointments because he only works half the week! I think he's enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle a little too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 You could discuss your nation's politics on the WTM without getting banned :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 You could discuss your nation's politics on the WTM without getting banned :D Bill :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the4Rs Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 But I do get a laugh when people say Toe-ron-toe ;) How should you say it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the4Rs Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Some of Canada sounds lovely...other parts not so much. lol I do love mountains though. Sure do miss seeing them all the time. Ok so seriously...curling is actually popular there? I kind of thought that was a joke! I might be the most UN-popular person if I moved there. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 We have walk-in clinics that anyone can go to so no ER visits for simple things. I haven't heard that finding a doctor is hard in our area although my doctor is hard to get into for regular appointments because he only works half the week! I think he's enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle a little too much. We were in a small town. Only one walk in clinic and apparently it was a tad bit shady. Even the hospital was a little sad. Seems like that finally upgraded it to keeping medical records online when we left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He's right. They aren't the same at all. :iagree: He would move back in a heartbeat..... but there is just a little thing like me being able to work etc if we moved there. His brother still lives in Calgary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen3kids Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 How should you say it? Toronto :D But don't worry, most non-Torontians pronounce it wrong.... My step fil was from the Ottawa Valley and pronounced it T'rawnah, all slurred together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 WAIT! Your in Southern Ontario too! I'm 30 minutes from Detroit! I'm about 3 hours from Detroit:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 We're in the Okanagan valley. It really is lovely. Huge lakes, beautiful beaches, mountains are close by with fantastic skiing. The weather is fantastic - long, hot summers, a beautiful fall, relatively mild winter but we still get snow (we live on a small lake that the kids skate on in the winter). It doesn't rain all the time (like Vancouver). I've lived in three provinces and overseas and the Okanagan is my favourite place. I hope we never have to move. Yup, I live there too. Great place to live. A picture's worth a thousand words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 We're in the Okanagan valley. It really is lovely. Huge lakes, beautiful beaches, mountains are close by with fantastic skiing. The weather is fantastic - long, hot summers, a beautiful fall, relatively mild winter but we still get snow (we live on a small lake that the kids skate on in the winter). It doesn't rain all the time (like Vancouver). I've lived in three provinces and overseas and the Okanagan is my favorite place. I hope we never have to move. Yup, I live there too. Great place to live. A picture's worth a thousand words. I have some family and friends that live in that area and a brother in Abbotsford so I get to visit a fair amount. It is by far my favorite area in western Canada. Actually it's probably my favorite place in all of western North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 We're in the Okanagan valley. It really is lovely. Huge lakes, beautiful beaches, mountains are close by with fantastic skiing. The weather is fantastic - long, hot summers, a beautiful fall, relatively mild winter but we still get snow (we live on a small lake that the kids skate on in the winter). It doesn't rain all the time (like Vancouver). I've lived in three provinces and overseas and the Okanagan is my favourite place. I hope we never have to move. I always thought you were on this coast for some reason.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trez Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Wow this thread is moving quickly! I grew up in Kingston Ontario (Eastern Ontario) and I can still not see how the way I say 'out' sounds like 'oat'. I love Ottawa as we live on the outskirts and get to enjoy a large yard (at least by today's standards) but are an easy bus ride away from the Parliament Buildings, many museums, and skating on the canal. There are many biking and walking trail through green space and we really don't have a lot of crime to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I always thought you were on this coast for some reason.:001_huh: Nope. Although we visit there often. We lived in the Lower Mainland for a couple of years when we were first married but I didn't like it - it rains *way* too much and there's no snow. And the summers aren't hot enough. Ick. Plus the housing market stinks. I can't imagine shelling out a million dollars for a 1970's split-level in Burnaby: http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=12414080&PidKey=1768813449 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Darinski Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Well, I am on Georgian Bay, part of Lake Huron, in Ontario. It's pretty nice, especially in the fall with all the beautiful colours! We do have a few mosquitoes ;), but my lovely non-group HS group more than makes up for it! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 You get to live in an igloo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 What? No one mentioned malt vinegar on the fries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 What? No one mentioned malt vinegar on the fries? That's because MALT vinegar is NASTY. Nasty. Gross. You use distilled WHITE vinegar on the fries. Can even get it in little packets like the ketchup packets at McD's, etc. Malt vinegar is a U.S. (and maybe British?) thing. Gross. Do not ever make the mistake of ordering vinegar for your fries in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 What? No one mentioned malt vinegar on the fries? Why would I put vinegar on my fries when I can have a poutine? Actually, I don't know many people that eat their fries like that over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wow this thread is moving quickly! I grew up in Kingston Ontario (Eastern Ontario) and I can still not see how the way I say 'out' sounds like 'oat'. I love Ottawa as we live on the outskirts and get to enjoy a large yard (at least by today's standards) but are an easy bus ride away from the Parliament Buildings, many museums, and skating on the canal. There are many biking and walking trail through green space and we really don't have a lot of crime to worry about. I lived in Belleville! Trips to Kingston helped me stay sane!! What? No one mentioned malt vinegar on the fries? YUM! My favorite! Thanks for reminding me to pick up some vinegar at the store!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 That's because MALT vinegar is NASTY. Nasty. Gross. You use distilled WHITE vinegar on the fries. Can even get it in little packets like the ketchup packets at McD's, etc. Malt vinegar is a U.S. (and maybe British?) thing. Gross. Do not ever make the mistake of ordering vinegar for your fries in the U.S. Uh, the only time i've seen malt vinegar on the table at a restaurant is in Canada! I've never seen it in the States. And as for malt vinegar being British, well... I think most Canadians know a bit about GB. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 And to add to the list... The people! Everyone we met was so kind and easy going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Uh, the only time i've seen malt vinegar on the table at a restaurant is in Canada! I've never seen it in the States. And as for malt vinegar being British, well... I think most Canadians know a bit about GB. ;) Interesting. I've only ever seen it in the states (where I live now) and I grew up in Canada. :001_smile: Maybe you were in the east...that's not really Canada. LOL Just kidding! Seriously though. Go to McDonald's, order fries, and ask for Vinegar. You will get the little packets but it will contain White vinegar with the golden arches logo on it, but only in Canada. I stock up whenever I'm there to carry in my purse for when we eat out in the U.S. :tongue_smilie: People here (U.S.) have tried to KILL me by serving Fish & Chips with malt vinegar. Attempted homicide, I tell ya!! :lol: Honestly, I did not even know there was such a thing a Malt Vinegar until I moved here. ETA: Salt & Vinegar chips. Canadian. Looooong before they could ever be purchased in the U.S. Flavor: White Vinegar and salt. Not malt vinegar and salt. Edited September 22, 2012 by fraidycat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Which reminds me. The BEST part of living in Canada. Old Dutch chips. :drool::drool: Man, I wanna go home now. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 How should you say it? Trawna, of course. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Why would I put vinegar on my fries when I can have a poutine? Actually, I don't know many people that eat their fries like that over here. My dad *always* puts malt vinegar on his fries :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaG Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Ontario native here. Back in my day, I think white vinegar was more common than malt. But IIRC, the really classy restaurants had both. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Well, you have poutine, then add vinegar, of course. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They have a restaurant near me that just opened up. They only serve poutine. You can get tons of extra toppings besides gravy and cheese. I know the vegetarian one comes with peas and mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They have a restaurant near me that just opened up. They only serve poutine. You can get tons of extra toppings besides gravy and cheese. I know the vegetarian one comes with peas and mushrooms. Ohhh, where do you get the vegetarian one? I've wanted to try poutine, but I don't like meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Ohhh, where do you get the vegetarian one? I've wanted to try poutine, but I don't like meat. http://smokespoutinerie.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wow this thread is moving quickly! I grew up in Kingston Ontario (Eastern Ontario) and I can still not see how the way I say 'out' sounds like 'oat'. I love Ottawa as we live on the outskirts and get to enjoy a large yard (at least by today's standards) but are an easy bus ride away from the Parliament Buildings, many museums, and skating on the canal. There are many biking and walking trail through green space and we really don't have a lot of crime to worry about. This is where I would live given a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 http://smokespoutinerie.com/ Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Ohhh, where do you get the vegetarian one? I've wanted to try poutine, but I don't like meat. Regular poutine doesn't have meat. :confused: It is just fries, cheese curds and gravy. Anything that is not just fries, cheese curds and gravy is NOT poutine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Regular poutine doesn't have meat. :confused: It is just fries, cheese curds and gravy. Anything that is not just fries, cheese curds and gravy is NOT poutine. But, if you are vegetarian (or just don't want meat ) you can't have it because the gravy is usually made with meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 But, if you are vegetarian (or just don't want meat ) you can't have it because the gravy is usually made with meat. Then you're not having Poutine. You're having Messy Fries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Regular poutine doesn't have meat. :confused: It is just fries, cheese curds and gravy. Anything that is not just fries, cheese curds and gravy is NOT poutine. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Wow, all this is really interesting. I'd never heard of poutine, and I'd never heard of pierogie either so that's two new foods in one day. I might acquire a passable amount of general knowledge if I hang around here long enough... SOTW 3 was actually the first time I ever learned anything about Canadian history, but I reckon you could study it for several hours, easy ;) We also learned lots about Canada from our Canadian friends in the Culture Swap. I know about 300% more now (which isn't saying much because my whole idea before was "It's cold, they make maple syrup, and it's less scary than the US" And my 7yo asked me whether they have planes in Canada). I'd love to go there one day if we ever had the money. Edited September 22, 2012 by Hotdrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Perogies/pierogies (diff spellings, depending on where you are) aren't Canadian though. They're Ukrainian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Perogies/pierogies (diff spellings, depending on where you are) aren't Canadian though. They're Ukrainian. No, but verenke is (okay, technically Mennonite-Canadian)! And, that's like a perogie, only bigger, and round and no potato, but plenty of cottage cheese and when you eat it, you also have to have farmer sausage with it, and THAT is totally Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Perogies/pierogies (diff spellings, depending on where you are) aren't Canadian though. They're Ukrainian. I realized that. Well actually I got the impression they were Polish? But anyway, I was just commenting about how edifying this forum is :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Oh, another plus... We've been Celine-Dion-free for over 10 years now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudwater School Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 when you eat it, you also have to have farmer sausage with it, and THAT is totally Canadian. Canadians are CANNIBALS?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Canadians are CANNIBALS?! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 We're considering moving back in March/April (hoping to avoid the first 6 months of winter ;)). You guys are NOT really selling it. Uh, the only time i've seen malt vinegar on the table at a restaurant is in Canada! I've never seen it in the States. And as for malt vinegar being British, well... I think most Canadians know a bit about GB. ;) Don't you have any pubs where ou live? Or even decent burger joints? They ALL have malt vinegar. Regular poutine doesn't have meat. :confused: It is just fries, cheese curds and gravy. Anything that is not just fries, cheese curds and gravy is NOT poutine. Is THAT what it is? I'm IN! Somehow I pictured it like a gumbo. :glare: Canadians are CANNIBALS?! Again, you guys aren't too convincing. I home your tourism folks apply themselves more. Also, your bacon sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Bwah hahahahaha! Once again, comes to you not knowing me very well ;) Ask around. You can't out-weird the Weird Queen. ;) Sweetie, you are the Weird Princess. I proudly hold the title of Weird Queen. Sorry to barge in. Carry on.... :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaG Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) I love Ottawa as we live on the outskirts and get to enjoy a large yard (at least by today's standards) but are an easy bus ride away from the Parliament Buildings, many museums, and skating on the canal. There are many biking and walking trail through green space and we really don't have a lot of crime to worry about. This is where I would live given a choice. There's a shadow side, though -- a lot of boredom, apathy, and social conformity. (Ottawa was ranked #8 on MSN's worst dressed cities in the world, not without reason.) And I'm not sure if it's just a reaction against this, or something in the water supply, but there are also a lot of talented and intelligent people who are very, very strange. Sometimes creatively; other times, just clinically. And if you're creative and strange in a place like that, you'll probably end up moving far away. Ottawa exports oddballs by the pallet load. Everything from Tom Green, to scientific boffins, to this guy who seems to have reached high echelons of fame simply by acting like a chimpanzee at sporting events. :lol: Tom Cruise lived in Ottawa for a while. And now look at him. ;) Sorry, Imp, but the National Capital Region takes the weird banner. They might be all Stepford on the surface, but half of them are secretly channeling Martians through their specially designed mesh underwear. Edited September 22, 2012 by Eleanor fixed quote... oh, who am I trying to kid; the Martians made me do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Regular poutine doesn't have meat. :confused: It is just fries, cheese curds and gravy. Anything that is not just fries, cheese curds and gravy is NOT poutine. Most gravy is made from meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaG Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Most gravy is made from meat. Well, that is true in a global, slow-food sense. But due to extremely cold weather causing near-extinction of livestock, the Canadian delicacy known as "chip wagon gravy" is often more hastily prepared from such fine vegetarian ingredients as: modified cornstarch salt wheat flour dehydrated vegetables (tomato, onion, garlic) hydrolyzed soy, corn & wheat protein dextrose modified palm oil Torula Yeast Caramel Colour glucose solids spice & herbs (including red pepper) Corn Maltodextrin soy flour xanthan gum citric acid Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate modified milk ingredient yeast extract potassium phosphate monoglycerides Flavour calcium silicate silicon dioxide TBHQ That is, unless you're in Mennonite country. I've heard that their poutine is only made with real farmer gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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