I grew up in Pittsburgh and I played hockey for years, and we would go to tournaments up in Ontario, Quebec, and part of Manitoba.  Although I ran into some rude SOB's in Quebec, (just a handful) everyone else was wonderful.  And the further west of Quebec you got the people really nice!  It's getting away from the big city thing I imagine?  I know there are a lot if idiots here and their problems, I have to live with the f**kers! Lol.  I met a lot of great people every time I went and hold Canadians in the highest respect.  Now, that doesn't mean I won't make fun of them, and I expect it back just as hard as I dish it out!  Ha ha! :)