Nova Scotia.
Archived
| Province/Territory | Standard abbreviations English/French | Internationally approved alpha code (Source: Canada Post) |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | N.S./N.-É. | NS |
| New Brunswick | N.B./N.-B. | NB |
| Quebec | Que./Qc | QC |
| Ontario | Ont./Ont. | ON |
What does on stand for in Canada?
Table 8 Abbreviations and codes for provinces and territories, 2011 Census
| Province/Territory | Standard abbreviations English/French | Internationally approved alpha code (Source: Canada Post) |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Ont./Ont. | ON |
| Manitoba | Man./Man. | MB |
| Saskatchewan | Sask./Sask. | SK |
| Alberta | Alta./Alb. | AB |
What does NL mean in Canada?
Note: N.L. is now the abbreviation for Newfoundland and Labrador (replacing Nfld .), and NL (without periods) is the Canada Post symbol for that province.
What does NB in Canada mean?
One of Canada’s three Maritime Provinces, New Brunswick is constitutionally bilingual. While the majority of the population speaks English, there is also a large Francophone minority – mostly of Acadian origin.
Is Canada CA or CN?
CA is the two-letter country abbreviation for Canada.
Why do Canadians say Z?
Zed is the name of the letter Z. The pronunciation zed is more commonly used in Canadian English than zee. English speakers in other Commonwealth countries also prefer the pronunciation zed.
Why do they say eh in Canada?
Using “eh” to end the statement of an opinion or an explanation is a way for the speaker to express solidarity with the listener. It’s not exactly asking for reassurance or confirmation, but it’s not far off: the speaker is basically saying, hey, we’re on the same page here, we agree on this.
What province is QC?
Quebec, French Québec, eastern province of Canada. Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population.
Which Canadian province is PE?
At 280 kilometres long, Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada’s smallest province. The Island is connected to the mainland by the 12.9 kilometre Confederation Bridge , which begins in Bordon-Carleton, PEI and ends in Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick.
What is the short form of Toronto?
T-dot
T.O. is a short form of Toronto, Ontario, and is often shortened further to T-dot.
What province is WC in Canada?
Western Canada consists of the country’s four westernmost provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It covers 2.9 million square kilometres – almost 29% of Canada’s land area.
Does AB mean Alberta?
Alta. is the abbreviation for Alberta: Every summer the McNallys camped for two weeks near Camrose, Alta.
What state is NL in Canada?
| Canadian Provinces and Territories | Two-Letter Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| New Brunswick | NB |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | NL |
| Northwest Territories | NT |
| Nova Scotia | NS |
What does CN mean in Canada?
Canadian National Railway
| The headquarters of CN in Downtown Montreal | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Canadian National Railway Company Compagnie des Chemins de fer nationaux du Canada |
| Formerly | Canadian National Railways (1919–1978) |
| Type | Public |
| Traded as | TSX: CNR NYSE: CNI S&P/TSX 60 component (CNR) |
Is China a CN or CH?
Language Codes
| Language Name | Language Code |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | zh |
| Chinese (Simplified) (zh-CHS) | zh-CHS |
| Chinese (Simplified) (zh-Hans) | zh-Hans |
| Chinese (Simplified, People’s Republic of China) | zh-CN |
Is China CN or CH?
CN is the two-letter country abbreviation for China.
Why do Canadians say sorry?
Saying sorry in Canada has been labelled reflexive courtesy. It’s a social convention. In some cases it’s the person who didn’t do anything wrong who says ‘sorry’ to acknowledge that, although they might be upset, they aren’t going to take it personally.
Do Canadians say mum or mom?
Certainly if you’re in the US, your mother is your “mom” – short for “mommy” and in the UK, Australia and New Zealand it’s “mum” – shortened from “mummy”. Canada uses both (or even “maman” in French-speaking Quebec).
What is some Canadian slang?
10 Canadian Slang Words You Should Know
- Toque. Less cultured folk might refer to a winter hat as a “beanie,” but cold weather headwear is strictly referred to as a toque in Canada.
- Chesterfield. Technically a couch, but a chesterfield is so much more.
- Newfie.
- Keener.
- Give’r.
- Double-Double.
- Toonie.
- Mickey.
How do Canadians say hi?
Bonjour
Most Canadians will simply say “hello,” with French Canadians sticking to the usual greeting of “Bonjour”.
How do you say goodbye in Canada?
Have a good day! – Bonne journée! Good-bye – Au revoir… which actually means ‘see you again’.