Happy Canada Day! In honor of our Northern neighbor's holiday today, I put together a case for dating Canadians — a topic near and dear to my heart as I'm actually married to one. That said, I'm making some generalities here that are specific to my Canucks-loving spouse and may not apply to all significant others hailing from the country. But incorporating personal experience with famous examples — thank you Ryan Gosling [1], Robin Scherbatsky, Scott Speedman [2], and the one and only William Shatner, to name a few — I've put together 25 reasons you should head north for love.
They really only care about one sport: hockey.
So you don't have to deal with sports on TV 24/7, 365 days a year.
They look really cute in flannel.
A fabric they wear for practicality.
Source: MTV [3]
You never have to be self-conscious about being pasty white year-round.
No tan, no problem.
They don't obsess over appearances.
Hey, if you're attracted to hockey players without teeth, you're not superficial.
They’re quiet and mysterious.
They keep you guessing.
They enjoy the outdoors.
Source: eOne Films [4]
They're always polite and friendly.
Even when they try to be mean, they're not really.
They're confident without being a d*ck about it.
Source: MTV [5]
They have adorable accents.
Source: Random House [6]
They're, like, really nice. Like, carrying puppies on an ice rink nice.
They're cool and collected under pressure.
They WORK that beard (playoff or otherwise).
Source: eOne Films [7]
They're healthy and take care of their bodies.
Exhibit A: Canadian Ryan Reynolds [8].
They’re interested in global issues.
Source: Comedy Central [9]
Their musical taste is diverse because they'll listen to any and all Canadian singers.
Including but not limited to Avril Lavigne [10], Shania Twain, Leonard Cohen, Nickelback, Arcade Fire, Neil Young, etc.
They have an extensive sweater collection you can borrow from.
They support women's issues.
Source: Comedy Central [11]
They're not as uptight or stressed as Americans.
They can make fun of themselves and their Canadian-ness.
They love Canada but appreciate America, too.
They're socially conscious.
Source: Comedy Central [12]
You get to celebrate even more holidays with them.
Like Boxing Day, Canada Day, and Canadian Thanksgiving.
They're more tolerant.
Which is a major turn on.
They appreciate a good doughnut.
Tim Hortons for the win!
And in conclusion: Ryan Gosling.
