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[DogOnPorch]

why would Canada be in the top 10?

Well, Toronto is the centre of the known Universe. You'd think folks would be rushing to visit.

[olpfan1]

Well, Toronto is the centre of the known Universe. You'd think folks would be rushing to visit.

I'm not from Toronto or anywhere near Toronto so that means nothing to me

[DogOnPorch]

I'm not from Toronto or anywhere near Toronto so that means nothing to me

Isn't that what there is to see in Canada? Perhaps Whistler if you like $20 hot dogs?

[olpfan1]

Isn't that what there is to see in Canada? Perhaps Whistler if you like $20 hot dogs?

people dont vacation to camp and ski and stuff.. they want warm beaches and drinking pina coladas
theres nothing exotic or culturally significant about canada

all we have are the Rockies, CN Tower, Great Lakes, Niagara Falls

[DogOnPorch]

people dont vacation to camp and ski and stuff.. they want warm beaches and drinking pina coladas
theres nothing exotic or culturally significant about canada

all we have are the Rockies, CN Tower, Great Lakes, Niagara Falls

Seen 'em...

[DogOnPorch]

Plus, a few of those things you can do from the American side with no ill effects.

[olpfan1]

Seen 'em...

we also have the best view of the northern lights in the world
which attracts some tourists to the north but not enough
people also go to churchill mb in hopes of seeing polar bears

thats my kind of vacation.. screw warm beaches

[fellowtraveller]

I'm not an ardent defender of Cuba but at least it has a good education and health care system.

By what measures? I hear this all the time, but in reality the good education system in Cuba is actually a high rate of literacy. That is admirable, but it does not equate to much beyond that. A degree from a Cuban university is not worth much outside Cuba. or inside Cuba for that matter.

If you belive that life expectancy is a measure of the quality of health care, Cuba ranks 36th in the world. Cuna trained doctors have zero chance of working in Canada without complete retraining programs, a start over basically. The reason is that equipment and medications available to Cuban medical schools is hopelessly old, outdated or nonexistent. I don't care about good intentions, universality or myths, there is no way I would want to be treated in a Cuban hospital f I was seriously ill or injured.

[olpfan1]

Plus, a few of those things you can do from the American side with no ill effects.

yes exactly, that's why canada is nothing special to tourists

[bush_cheney2004]

why would Canada be in the top 10?

Because it is so safe? Unless you speak only Polish at the airport.

[Smallc]

people dont vacation to camp and ski and stuff..

Sure they do. Even though it isn't in the top 10, Canada welcomes over 16M tourists each year. There are things that are special about Canada, obviously, both cultural and natural. There are, of course, more interesting things in the eyes of Many people....and yes, you're right, the beach.

[olpfan1]

Sure they do. Even though it isn't in the top 10, Canada welcomes over 16M tourists each year. There are things that are special about Canada, obviously, both cultural and natural. There are, of course, more interesting things in the eyes of Many people....and yes, you're right, the beach.

wow 16 million! most of them being american
not something to brag about

edit: it says 35 million on google with most being from the states

Edited by olpfan1, 15 February 2012 - 11:33 AM.

[Boges]

That does not mean its safe!!

Nothing is safe. If you're careful and understand what you should and shouldn't do in Mexico, it's perfectly safe.

Many of the people that have stumbled upon trouble in Mexico have done so because they've done stupid things.

[Smallc]

wow 16 million! most of them being american
not something to brag about

edit: it says 35 million on google with most being from the states

Depending ou who you ask, there are wildly varying numbers. The same stats gave the US 54.5M visitors in the same year.

It wasn't about bragging though, it was about the reality that many people do visit Canada, and that there are many things to see here. Most are from the US. I'm sure if you look at the numbers for France, most people visiting France will also come from bordering nations, and that most people visiting the US will come from Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean nations.

[American Woman]

It really is a beautiful place. I've gone there three times now, and I love it more each time I go. The people are simply amazing, and the whole island is just gorgeous. Our family has several Cuban friends (both in Canada and in Cuba). It's really neat to see where they grew up, and the culture the grew up with.

Sounds awesome - great experiences, lasting memories and friendships, and the beauty of the island.