Top 30 best exports to come out of Canada

A quarter of Brits who have never been to Canada say it is on their travel bucket list (Image: SWNS) The best things to come out of Canada include insulin, peanut butter – and Ryan Reynolds, according to a poll. Research of 2,000 adults found many are unaware of the innovations and famous faces that have emanated from America’s northern neighbour. The pacemaker, alkaline batteries, and maple syrup are among the top inventions from Canada, along with the Walkie-Talkie and the snowmobile. And the country’s favourite celebrity exports include Keanu Reeves, Bryan Adams, and Celine Dion. However, nearly half (48 percent) wrongly believe Canadian-born Jim Carrey is from America, and a similar percentage think the same about Pamela Anderson. And the confusion doesn’t stop at famous faces, as more than a fifth (22 percent) thought Toronto was the capital of Canada – when it is, in fact, Ottawa. The study was commissioned by Canadian airline, Air Transat, which in response to the findings, created an American or Canadian quiz testing people’s knowledge when it comes to famous faces. Sonia Kurek, the brand’s UK commercial director, said: ‘So many great things have been born out of Canada – people included – that it’s too difficult to decide what tops the list. ‘But we’ve loved seeing what the nation considers ‘the best of’ – and it’s been especially interesting to see the celebs and inventions we assume are American.’ It also emerged its natural beauty (62 percent) was voted the best thing Canada had to offer, as 76 percent agree its scenery is ‘world-leading’. Wildlife (42 percent), the friendly people (23 percent), and the variety of outdoor activities on offer (26 percent) also featured high on the list. However, 46 percent think everything the country has to offer is overshadowed – by being situated next door to the USA. And while more than three-quarters (77 percent) knew that Niagara Falls was an iconic Canadian spot, just 29 percent could name Alberta’s Banff National Park, and only 12 percent knew of the Cabot Trail. Of those who haven’t yet visited the country, 26 percent confirm it is on their future travel bucket list. And 48 percent claim there is no real reason for not going yet, other than just ‘not getting round to it’, according to the OnePoll study. When thinking of holidaying there, an outdoor-type break is what springs to mind for a third of all those polled, while 26 percent envision a road-trip style holiday. And four in ten who haven’t yet been believe a Canadian holiday would give them some of the best content for their social media. Sonia added: ‘Canada is the ideal place to try new things – from whale-watching to sledding, the list of activities is endless. ‘There is something for everyone, no matter what your holiday goals are – and for those who simply haven’t got round to it yet, booking a ticket to the Great White North couldn’t be easier.’