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{{Infobox Country|country = Canada|map = <map lat='60.673178565817715'lng='-97.03125'Canadazoom='2' view='0'float='right' is the northernmost country of ='Canada'/>|language = English, French|capital = [[North AmericaOttawa]] and is composed of ten provinces and three territories|pop = 34,001,000 (2009 est. English and French are the two official languages of the )|currency = Canadian Dollar ($CAD)|hitch = <rating country, English being spoken by 2='ca' /3 of the population is the majority language in most provinces while French is the main official language in the province of Quebec but widely spoken in New Brunswick and some areas of Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia>|BW = CA|neighbour = ([[Greenland]]), [[Saint-Pierre and Manitoba. Inuktitut is the main language in Nunavut Miquelon|Saint Pierre and has official status there but English is widely spoken. So for the convenience Miquelon]] (''incorporated''), [[United States of the common hitchhiker these America]]}}'''For specific information about provinces and territories are discussed in detail along with their capitals in , see the bottom of the following pagespage.'''
== Communication =Local attitude ===Even if the country bears some similitude with its southern (and only) neighbour, the [[United States of America|United States]], the cultural and life outlook of the population is markedly unique.
The best and cheapest way is to contact people majority of the Canadian population lives in harmony within their vast country. The size of the area you are is country has allowed people to find the nearest phone boothlive using their own beliefs, languages or religion without being bothered by anybody else, there are usually plenty within in a city 'Live and usually at every petrol station, shops or restaurantlet live' motto. Unlike many countries Therefore, they hate crimes are always in good condition mostly absent and reliable so always make sure to have a few major 'quarter' available. Local calls costs a difference'quarter' (25 cents) although for some stupid historical and economical reasonsclashes even rarer, in some areas some phone booths will belong to another company and what seems to but may exist. It might be useful for a local call will in fact traveler to be a 'long distance call' and will request an higher amount. If aware of the person you are trying current political situation to contact is expecting avoid getting into a call from youdiscussion which may offend more than anything else. Sometimes, during such situations, it would might not be worth helpful to contact them 'collect'. It usually cost less than the amount requested hitchhike as a white in a First Nation reserve, or sound French in the phone booth and it is normal practice (not for mobile phone!) to receive and accept collect callan English area, or visa versa. To do a collect call That said, simply dial '0' Canadians are generally friendly and follow the instructionsforget their stereotypes once they meet you in person.
== [[Winter Hitch-hiking ]] hitchhiking =='''Be careful!'''
With temperature often dropping beneath -30 −30 Celsius, you should not stand outside more than 15 minutes, . It's VERY important to make sure you wear the appropriate gear and make sure that you are take precautions to never being be stuck anywhereoutside without shelter.
Hitchhikernick - I have hitched across the country twice from west to east and been up to Alaska 3 times. Generally hitching is pretty reasonable though there can be tough spots like I experienced on the north side of lake superior, west coast north of Kitwanga on highway 37, Dempster highway to Inuvik (crazy Japanese guy pulling a cart whilst walking from whitehorse to Tuk and saw two grizzlies straight out of hibernation 10 miles beyond him next to the road) and road to Yellowknife. Nearly got stuck south of Calgary where temps were about to drop to -40, but managed to convince a truck driver to drive me to Montana, so be well prepared for cold. Never had issues getting into Canada being a Brit and most overland borders into USA have been easy going though the border between Seattle and Vancouver can be a little more strict at times. Average waiting time 3hrs. Most of my hitching has been around BC and it's pretty good there, it's technically illegal but I have never had any issues with cops about this. Be a little careful around Thunder Bay area as few methheads and one driver I got a lift with was windscreen punching loopy.
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