Most Canadians have a strong allegiance to their province or region, sometimes more so than to the country. There are some broad differences between regions, which can generally be summed up as follows:
Atlantic Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland): The people are somewhat reserved and provincial, to the point that they are seen as old-fashioned.
Ontario: This is the business hub and the people tend to be business-like and conservative.
Western Canada (Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan): The people are open, friendly and relaxed.
British Colombia: The people are less conventional. This province is often viewed as the Canada of the future.
Quebec: The French region, has a distinct cultural identity. The people are extremely regionalistic/independent.
North: The people have a strong pioneer spirit.