11 American Cities That Sound Like They Belong In Canada
Canada is filled to the brim with beautiful cities in every province. While it may seem like many of those places have entirely unique names, you might be surprised to discover they share their monikers with American cities.
These locations in Canada's southern neighbour are as unique and varied as their northern counterparts.
Some of them are named after their Canadian versions, and others simply share the same inspiration.
Whether you find yourself in Toronto, Ontario, or Toronto, Ohio, there is plenty to explore in these American locales that sound like they're just a bit too far south.
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Toronto, Ohio
Ontario's capital city actually has a twin (at least in terms of its name).
Toronto, Ohio is named after the Canadian spot. Local businessman W.F. Dunspaugh came from Canada, and the citizens deemed his hometown, "a place worth emulating."
Ontario, California
Just like Toronto, Ohio, this small city in the Golden State is actually named after the province.
However, it is probably not as prone to huge blizzards during the winter months.
White Horse, Pennsylvania
Canadians are likely familiar with the city of Whitehorse located way up north in Yukon. However, there also happens to be one further down south in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Ottawa, Illinois
There may not be Parliament buildings here, but there's still plenty of history in this particular Ottawa.
This small city in the state of Illinois was actually the sight of the first debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.
Regina, New Mexico
Much like some of the other places on this list, this area located in the southwestern United States is actually named after Regina, Saskatchewan.
Vancouver, Washington
Who knew that if you go a little further south from Vancouver B.C., you'll find another one in Washington state?
Oddly enough, both places share the same namesake (Captain George Vancouver), but the city in Washington is older than the one in British Columbia (whose name was actually suggested by an American, oddly enough).
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Now, this is a city with some major history. It was originally founded as Inian’s Ferry but was eventually renamed for King George I, who also happened to be the Duke of Brunswick.
Edmonton, Kentucky
This Edmonton is located in the Bluegrass State, and has a population of just 1,586.
That's a pretty far cry from the Edmonton most Canadians know, whose population was just over 972,000 when last counted in 2019.
Halifax, Virginia
This city may not sit by the sea, but it does have plenty of history to offer anyone who wants to visit.
It was actually called Houston in 1890, but changed its name officially to Halifax after the first World War.
St. John's, Michigan
While most Canadians know the St. John's that sits on the island of Newfoundland, there is another city with the same name in the state of Michigan.
The American municipality has a unique claim to fame: its farmland is mostly used for growing different types of mint, and there is even a mint festival held every year.
Montreal, Wisconsin
Outside of La Belle Province, there happens to also be a Montreal in Wisconsin.
While the province and the state are quite different, they do have one thing in common: they both produce world-famous cheese curds.