metric vs imperial

 

Canada has shifted from the imperial (ºF) to the metric system (ºC) for over 50 years. It has been so long that I almost forgot that Canada used the imperial system at some point. (Canada made the switch in 1975, literally 50 years!)

Whenever I visit older buildings and see thermostats like this, I am reminded that Canada used the Imperial system at one point. It’s fascinating how these details not only reveal the building's age but also highlight how far we’ve come.

The building I visited was constructed in the 1960s, and seeing this little piece of history was such a treat! It’s always fun to stumble upon reminders of the past. 😊