If you like flowers very similar to this, then I recommend getting certain species rather than hybrids, which tend to differ a lot and this color is actually not as common as totally dark ones or white/green flowers, two of common color forms among this sort of hybrids.
So, try paphiopedilum lawrenceanum, callosum or barbartum.
Although the amount of the green on the petals varies, usually these species will have much darker petals rather than greens.
Buy them all or a few plants of each species (lawrenceanum might not be available readily) to see the variability and thus you are more likely to end up with something you like.
Happy shopping and happy growing!
Oh, one more tip, I dont' know how hot you kept your plant in Canada, but these won't be killed by heat unless it is REALLY hot plus dry.
Among the three species mentioned, lawrenceanum is the one that appreciates the warmth the most year around (not hot), the other two need warm summer but need some cool months to do well for the long term.
Good luck!
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