Hold the door — always
Not holding a door for the person behind you is a social violation. Canadians will hold a door when you're 20 feet away, creating an awkward jog. Do the jog. It's expected.
🤝 Etiquette in Canada
Etiquette in Canada is mostly invisible until you break it. Greetings, gestures, dining manners and the social cues locals expect are worth learning before you arrive.
In Canada, etiquette comes down to a few things: hold the door — always, don't assume american, and indigenous acknowledgment.
Don't assume American
Calling a Canadian 'American' is offensive. Canada's identity is partly defined by not being the US. Notice the differences — they're proud of them.
Indigenous acknowledgment
Land acknowledgments are common at events and institutions. Learn whose traditional territory you're on. Reconciliation is an ongoing, serious conversation in Canada.