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Not that it bothers me in the slightest but I am noticing a lot of people from Canada on this forum and others. Is there a large population of travelers to Negril Via Canada? If so can anyone answer as to why that is? Is it merely to escape the cold or something more? Or, and this is totally possible, am I just nuts?
We have met several Canadians on our trips. We became friends with one couple particularly. I find Canadians to be very refreshing. On my last visit, my Canadians friends and I were talking about the differences between Americans and Canadians in generalities. She said she thought Canadians were less driven and I said the word was maybe "intense". My personal thought is that Canadians like the laid back vibe in Negril. I'm glad they do, because I have really enjoyed meeting all the great Canadians I have met in Negril.
IDK what happened to my original reply so sorry in advance if you got this twice...
Thanks for the reply Jama. I was also thinking it may have something to do with the cannabis culture in Canada? This would vibe very well with all I have read about Negril. I too have a super laid back vibe and feel that with everything I have learned about this place that I will want to go back ASAP. I arrive on Thursday but only for 4 nights...This will be my first international travel!!! So Excted!!!
When I grow up ... I'm going to be Canadian. I like how they say about & apologize for everything ;)
Haha "aboot". I often wonder if they occasionaly get American Nickels in thier change...?
I think it's mostly about the weather up here, eh.
Hi,
I'm Canadian and the reasons why I love Jamaica is simply because of the weather, they have the best food, no problems with communication, nicest long beach for walking, reasonable prices. We have been to Cuba and Mexico but Jamaica is our favourite.
We got married in Jamaica over 17 years ago in Ocho Rios at the waterfalls at a resort that was called Enchanted Gardens -this was the most beautiful place ever!! We have also travelled to White House, Montego Bay and Negril. Next Feb. we will be staying for three weeks in Negril and our sons will join us for a week. Just can't stay away, think about Jamaica everyday!!!
I think, in general, some of the biggest differences between Canucks and Americans are:
- Americans exhibit their patriotism much more so than Canucks do,
- Canadians have a much more refined sense of entitlement/dependency in that they expect their governments to do everything for them
- Canadians say 'sorry' and 'eh' a lot
- Canucks truly think they are 'better' than 'those noisy Americans' (in general)
- Americans are more accepting and outgoing and friendly that Canucks
I'm a proud Canadian, but unlike most Canadians, I freely admit that I really love Americans.
Now, I have not noticed the apologizing and saying "sorry" thing. I will notice that more now probably. :-)
Not unlike Americans, Canada has regional differences in speaking. In the west we don't use "aboot" at all eh. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by garysteph1018
I love Canadians. I have never met one I didnt enjoy drinking with.
we don't say aboot in the east either! lol
I think it's a combination of: the weather, food, culture, cannibus, beaches, the music and they do sell a decent beer! I used to think if I couldn't live in Canada I would live in America. Now Negril is my preference :-)
This Canuck goes for the people the real honest down to Earth, "How are you today my friend ?" kind of people the proud beautiful Jamaicans, and some tourists....................also the subs.......MMMMMM subs.
We're Cdn and love Jamaica because we love the vibe. As many Cdns as there are on this board, more Canadians that we know go to Cuba, Mexico or the DR than go to Jamaica. Although we don't say "aboot" I very often catch myself saying "eh" and, sorry, but I do apologize far to often :)
Seriously, a big part of it is the crappy weather we have for a large part of the year. Last week was march break and there was zero traffic on the roads, this week isn't much better - it's like everyone has gone south :)
Hey Jeff......did you also notice all the people from Minnasota, Wisconsin, Michigan, (upstate) New York, and all the other north east states?
I think the weather has a LOT to do with it.
Go Bucky! :cool:
LOL, the northeastern United States had much worse weather this year than did Canada. I've noticed that there seem to be many more western and eastern Canadians travelling to Jamaica. I don't go to beat the weather as I go in the summer due to my job and I prefer to have 5 weeks in Jamaica at one time. As far as major cities, Toronto is one of the top multicultural cities in the world. In fact, there are more European visitors in my estimation in the summer in Jamaica vs. Americans. The only Americans I really see in the summer are during ATI and they are "black" Americans.
Americans do have many misconceptions about Canada.
Jamaican Canadians comprise about 30% of the entire Black Canadian population with over 170,000 living in Toronto and I would suggest that of this # the majority help their relatives in Jamaica.
We can easily integrate and access the Jamaican "vibe" in many Canadian provinces although there is nothing like the real thing.
The Jamaican community has had an influence on Toronto's culture. Caribana (the celebration of Caribbean culture) is an annual event in the city.
Torontonians of Jamaican descent are physicians, lawyers, tycoons, judges, professors, plumbers, teachers, and transit operators as well as employed in the construction industry and government.
We are open to all cultures .. probably a reason why many Canadians have made lasting friendships with locals while in Jamaica.
I'm sure our Canadian friends from western and eastern Canada can shed some light on their Jamaican experience both at home and in Jamaica.
Hope this helps and as a Canadian -- thank you eh !!
Have you seen these guys?
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We're Western Canadians, last year was my first time in Negril. Had no idea what to expect, usually we have done all-inclusives in Mexico. Negril is SO much more fun! Strolling down the beach with a Red Stripe, meeting great people, extremely laid-back vibe. It doesn't get much better (and yes, we do like our subs!) Will be there in 18 days, yay!
Subs?
Rompcherry has a good point - in the busy season WestJet has 3 direct flights from Toronto every day, AC has 2 + the few charters that remain - that's a LOT of flights every single day :) Most of the time the WJ flights are at least 1/2 Jamaican expats heading home for a visit, the other 1/2 are us pasty white Canadians looking for a little R&R and sun.
BuckeyeJeff - took me a while, wondered how people could eat all these subs and why they'd want to in JA, but think about it. What is small and white and shaped like a submarine and is very popular in JA???
Julian,Bubbles, Ricky, eh? soon comeQuote:
Originally Posted by Brian@Chicago
Certainly not JUST the weather. We could go to Cuba, Mexico, or the Dominican for a lot less money. A lot less!
But Jamaica has so much more to enjoy and I don't just mean subs.
Where I live, hundreds of seasonal Jamaican farm workers harvest the tender fruit crops and grapes in Niagara.
They are friendly, open accounts at local banks near my Niagara Falls home, interact with locals in a positive manor and are
excellent ambassadors for Jamaica.
Canada has a huge number of Jamaican immigrants that help make us a diverse and rich culture.
Many hospital nurses for instance, are from Jamaica; expecially the "in-charge" head nurses who provide wonderful care to those hospitalized. I know. I've spent
lots of time in hospitals in the last 20 years.
Canadians have an affinity with Jamaican people and we love Jamaica, even though it costs lots more to visit.
All of our grocery stores carry Grace Products like pepper sauce, coconut wata, ting, and so on.
Canadians love all things Jamaican. That's why we go. Did I also mention subs?
Yes I forgot about the Jamaican Farm Workers as we don't have many of them in Toronto. I'll vouch for the hospitals though.
Mentioning the flights, when I do fly out to JA in the summer, at least 1/2 of the plane are Jamaican-Canadians going on vacation in their great country.
Hey now that we've mentioned subs, what about our great Tim Horton's coffee lol.
If we had a Timmies in JA, more Canadians would go in droves lol. Unfortunately, they don't do franchises in JA.
I still find it difficult to find a sour sop here .. now and again I come across them in the West Indian grocery stores :-)
"Jamaican Canadians comprise about 30% of the entire Black Canadian population with over 170,000 living in Toronto and I would suggest that of this # the majority help their relatives in Jamaica."
What an interesting stat. I had no idea that the Jamaican population was so large there.
a little off topic,,, gump worsley, best inport from Canada. !!! Yes I love my hockey
I am on the east coast of Canada, that is not Ontario. We have had many, many northeast storms this winter. Currently, March 20th, we have apprx 6 feet of snow on the ground. We love Negril for the people, the food, the music, the culture, the beach. I have worked with Jamaicans when I worked in the Cayman Islands. I really love the people so when choosing a sunny destination Jamaica is my first choice. I do not do All Inclusives so Cuba, DR and Mexico are off my list. I do say I am sorry often but I take that as a positive attribute. And down east we may say aboot, but I am not sure. :-)
I spent 16 days in Negril during February as I do every year. This year the locals were saying it was around 70% Canadian's visiting.
Here's a little Canadian geograpy lesson (for fun) ala Bob and Doug McKenzie. Notice how they pronounce "about", eh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE3EgTGg9k
I am at work and whatever you posted is blocked J...Where in Ohio are you from?
One thing that I have noticed when I travel and meet new people......If you ask an American where they are from they will give you a city or a state in the U.S. If you ask a Canadian where they are from, they will say "Canada." Just an observation.
I like to say that if your walking the beach and you pass someone who doesn't make eye contact-European, eye contact and a quick smile or hello-Canadian, a smile and hello and a conversation-American.
Well, Canada better get on the stick....they haven't won a Stanley Cup since '93 :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by jojo p
Really?...Maybe I am showing my ignorance but I had no idea Americans are so, or seen as such friendly people. I am from Ohio but now reside in Washington DC...If I was still in Ohio I guess I'd say I'm from the U.S. but I can say DC now because everybody knows it :)
How about that game last night. Giroux with the SNIPE!Quote:
Originally Posted by Patricia
Im sorry I have my last two Olympic gold Hockey medals blocking my vision to notice we have not won a cup in that long. And Canada's greatest export to the us is 90 % of all hockey players on American teams in the NHL.
A true Canadian would have no excuse to not notice a drought like that. I wouldn't trade any amount of Olympic medals for even one of my Red Wing's Cups of Lord Stanley!
I like the trash talk though ;)
Again your welcome from, from your canadian redwings.................and a couple of russians.
9 Canadians on the Hawks this year including the Captain, Assistants and the #1 goalie :) Winning goal last year to clinch the cup scored by a Canuck.Quote:
Originally Posted by Patricia
Oh, and a couple of little metals from Sochi that came in a nice Gold colour!
Colour is spelled correctly :)