Sometimes colder, sometimes warmer, apparently less expensive, and many of us land an aircraft on the water more than once! (you can also land on the water with wheels at certain times)
I don't know much about the content of a UK PPL, but can certainly give you pointers for flight training in Canada (though I do not do it myself). I do believe that a Canadian PPL is an "ICAO" license, which I believe makes it more welcomed by ICAO nations, but I know little about that aspect.
Where in Canada will you be?
