Canadian Cultural Groups - 5

 Asian

Canadians of Asian ancestry comprise the largest visible minority group in Canada (~15% of the Canadian population)

Vancouver:

Vancouver is the world’s most Asian city outside of Asia

There are over 26 Chinese Christian organizations in Greater Vancouver.

Toronto:

South Asians make up over 15 percent of the Greater Toronto Area's population

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto holds Japanese cultural classes

Toronto is a common stop for Vietnamese monks doing tours in North America. 

785 Chinese operated restaurants were in the GTA as of 1991

The “Spadina” Chinatown is now one of the largest Chinatowns in North America, and is one of six Chinatowns in the GTA

Chinese New Year celebrations occur in Toronto’s “Spadina” Chinatown, and other celebrations occur in the Toronto Library, Toronto Zoo, and Markham Civic Centre. 

 

Montreal:

Montreal's Chinatown actively participates in community activities.

Chinese newspapers, organizations and associations are located in Chinatown, and the area also has the biggest Chinese school in Montreal and the Montreal Chinese Catholic Mission.

  

 

Canadian

Canada is often characterized as being "very progressive, diverse, and multicultural".

 The majority of Canadians share the values of human rights, respect for the law and gender equality according to StatsCan.

Universal health care is also valued by the majority of Canadians. 

TV:

The Canadian government promotes Canadian culture through media such as the CBC

Canadian humour is an integral part of the Canadian identity.

o Irony, parody, satire, and self-deprecation are main aspects of Canadian humour 

 

 

Literature and Theatre:

Canada’s early literature reflects the Canadian perspective on nature, frontier life, and Canada’s position in the world

 

Theatre festivals draw many tourists in the summer months

 

The Famous People Players are one of many famous theatre companies

Sports:

The most common Canadian sports are ice hockey, lacrosse, Canadian football, basketball, soccer, curling, baseball and ringette.

 

The Grey Cup is the country's largest annual sports event.

Soccer has the most registered players of any team sport in Canada

Food:

Many unique dishes are found and available only in the country.

Many people consider Canada’s national foods to be poutine and butter tarts.

Some Canadian-only food products include varieties of chocolate bars and potato chips, bagged milk and Kraft Dinner