25 Reasons You Should Date a Canadian, Eh

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, Robin Scherbatsky, Scott Speedman, and the one and only William Shatner, to name a few — I've put together 25 reasons you should head north for love.

01
They really only care about one sport: hockey.
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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.

02
They look really cute in flannel.
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They look really cute in flannel.

A fabric they wear for practicality. Source: MTV

03
You never have to be self-conscious about being pasty white year-round.
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You never have to be self-conscious about being pasty white year-round.

No tan, no problem.

04
They don't obsess over appearances.
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They don't obsess over appearances.

Hey, if you're attracted to hockey players without teeth, you're not superficial.

05
They’re quiet and mysterious.
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They’re quiet and mysterious.

They keep you guessing.

06
They enjoy the outdoors.
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They enjoy the outdoors.

Source: eOne Films

08
They're confident without being a d*ck about it.
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They're confident without being a d*ck about it.

Source: MTV

09
They have adorable accents.
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They have adorable accents.

Source: Random House

10
They're, like, really nice. Like, carrying puppies on an ice rink nice.
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They're, like, really nice. Like, carrying puppies on an ice rink nice.

11
They're cool and collected under pressure.
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They're cool and collected under pressure.

12
They WORK that beard (playoff or otherwise).
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They WORK that beard (playoff or otherwise).

Source: eOne Films

13
They're healthy and take care of their bodies.
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They're healthy and take care of their bodies.

Exhibit A: Canadian Ryan Reynolds.

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Their musical taste is diverse because they'll listen to any and all Canadian singers.
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Their musical taste is diverse because they'll listen to any and all Canadian singers.

Including but not limited to Avril Lavigne, Shania Twain, Leonard Cohen, Nickelback, Arcade Fire, Neil Young, etc.

16
They have an extensive sweater collection you can borrow from.
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They have an extensive sweater collection you can borrow from.

17
They support women's issues.
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They support women's issues.

18
They're not as uptight or stressed as Americans.
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They're not as uptight or stressed as Americans.

19
They can make fun of themselves and their Canadian-ness.
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They can make fun of themselves and their Canadian-ness.

20
They love Canada but appreciate America, too.
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They love Canada but appreciate America, too.

22
You get to celebrate even more holidays with them.
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You get to celebrate even more holidays with them.

Like Boxing Day, Canada Day, and Canadian Thanksgiving.

23
They're more tolerant.
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They're more tolerant.

Which is a major turn on.

24
They appreciate a good doughnut.
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They appreciate a good doughnut.

Tim Hortons for the win!

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And in conclusion: Ryan Gosling.
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And in conclusion: Ryan Gosling.