I have been in the US for 40 years, and have lived in several states. I have been in Wyoming since 1977. I have 3 children all born in US, and 6 grandchildren. I was born in Windsor, Ontario.

Catherine D., Cheyenne WY, Ontario
September 1, 2006
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G'day, eh! This is more of an inquiry than our story. I am hoping that there might be other Canadian couples working down here in the States that may have already tried to adopt a child or children. My husband and I have been working in the U.S. for ten years and we are finally at a point in our lives when we are established enough to be able to consider adoption. I have tried several international adoption agencies and have received the same response: one or both parents must be American citizens. We were looking to Russian orphanages for older siblings thinking that they could retain their Russian citizenship until we returned to Canada but we can't even get an American agency to do a Home Study in our resident State. If there is anyone out there who might have some advice regarding International Adoption it would be greatly appreciated!

Raymonde P., Pooler GA, Ontario
September 1, 2006
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I grew in St. Catharines, worked in Niagara Falls and spent a decade in Toronto before taking a job transfer to the suburbs of Washington, DC. The nation's capital is a unique place, offering a lot of great things, but definitely still a culture shock. I know a few Canadians here, who are among the few who will watch hockey with me! The good things is I'm not really far from home and was always able to get back quickly when my Dad was ill. Life here has been good, but I miss being surrounded by the mindset of Canadians every day.

Jim D., , Ontario
August 22, 2006
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For twelve years I lived on the Ontario/Michigan border near the Bluewater Bridge (Sarnia/Port Huron). I was an avid practioner of Taoist Tai Chi. I'd love to find or be part of starting a Taoist Tai Chi group near Washington, D.C. Taoist Tai Chi is centered in Toronto and has a strong presence throughout Canada, as well as a few chapters in the States, mostly in border states and Florida.

Cindy G., Washington DC
August 22, 2006
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My family and I have lived in Texas over 15 years, my children, though, born in the US have been raised Canadian. I have never overcome the culture shock that is Texas. Canadians are so different in how we view the world and I miss it. We are heading home so my children can go to school in Canada...Every Child Left Behind!

mariesa j.,
August 22, 2006
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I moved to Greenville SC in 1998 from Fort St John BC (2nd city on the Alaska Hwy!) I grew up in Winnipeg MB. I decided I could not handle one more cold winter so I decide to move to the South. I am working as a lab tech. I came down on a NAFTA visa. I absolutely love it down here. The weather is GREAT! I have not been home (Winnipeg) since April 2005, but my family enjoys coming down here every year. I am slowly gaining a slight southern accent, though people still laugh when I say "out" or "about" or "house". If you ever get a chance to move here - take it. You will not regret it!

Sharon M., fountain Inn SC, Manitoba
August 22, 2006
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I'm from Toronto, Canada. Moved to Crystal Minnesota in Dec 2002 and married in 2003. My husband is Minnesotan. We met online. His whole family live here, and because he didn't want to give up his job of 8 years, I offered to move here. I think Minnesota is a beautiful state - it's so green. I used to live at Yonge and Eglinton which became so built up. We just recently bought a house, and it's so suburban. I enjoy the lack of traffic and the friendly neighbours, but I do miss my Toronto, and my family there. They just recently came for a visit, and it was great, and they bought me a bag of Canadian goodies. I try visit as much as possible of course, but everytime I see something Canadian or hear something about Canada, I get excited. My husband thinks i'm nuts, but then, he's not Canadian, eh?

Lisa G., Eagan MN
August 22, 2006
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I have lived most of my 51 years in Canada, except for 1 year of travelling through Europe and Asia in my mid-20's, then two years of college in England a few years later, followed by five years in California. Three years ago, I accepted a teaching position in New York State, because I felt that there were possibilities of pursuing interests that were limited at home. Recently, I took a new, similar position in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Soon, I will be applying for Permanent Residency.

When I was teaching in New York, I told my sixth graders that they were going to know more about Canada than any other American students! I taught them Canadian geography, and showed them how we can't really study American history without studying Canadian history (something we Canadians need to understand better, too). I shared a lot of cultural stuff with them, including how hockey is in our marrow. I even told them about the Rocket Richard riots. The following year, I took these students to Quebec. We went to Montreal, Quebec City, and La Mauricie National Park for a canoe trip. Of course, I took them to Tim Horton's.

Now, here's the real fun. I live in a small city on the edge of St. Paul, called Little Canada, Minnesota! This area was first settled by French Canadians (1844), and descendants still live here. Each year, the city has a summer festival called Canadian Days, which is done in conjunction with Little Canada's sister city, Thunder Bay. The street signs here have maple leaves like those on the flag, there is the Thunder Bay mall, and during the festival Canadian flags fly along the streets, alternating with the stars and stripes. People I have met feel a real affinity with Canada. Good fun, and I enjoyed meeting Kim Perry Butler, the Consul General and another member of the consulate.

Jeff F., Little Canada MN, Ontario
August 22, 2006
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Well, my story isn't that different really. About 7 years ago I met a women while chatting online. We chatted for about 3 months then I flew to Missouri to meet her and spend a few days with her. I then went back home and we continued to talk online. I returned to meet her family and spend Christmas with them and then had to once again leave her crying at the airport :( It took me almost another year to get back to see her again but we did still talk a lot online and on the phone.

But then the time came and I moved from Canada to Missouri to be with her. After I was here a couple of months we got married. I have returned to Ontario only once in that time. I miss a lot of things about Canada. Tim Hortons is the first thing for sure :) I can't get hockey games on our dish unless I want to spend a lot of money. But, over all I know in my heart I made the right choice, and that is what's important in life . :)

Anyone near Lamar, MO who wants to contact please do.

Kenn M., Lamar MO, Ontario
August 22, 2006
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Bonjour. Je suis Canadien Francais de Montreal. I'm a Mechanical Engineer graduated for ETS in Montreal, January 1996 . I've worked in the US since then, I met my American wife in Greensboro NC. I worked on contract for many years. We now live in Spartanburg,SC. I became a US citizen this year, but proud to be "Quebecois pour toujours". I try to go back once a year for week to see my family, I'm the only one in the US. I'm happy to have found this website. It's fun to read about other Canadian freinds. I would like to make contact with French Canadians in the US, e-mail! A Bientot, Philippe, April, Sophie et Chloé

Philippe C., Spartanburg SC, Quebec
August 18, 2006
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