The 15 Best Canadian Foods You Need To Try
When I was visiting Pittsburgh last month, I stumbled across a pub that had poutine available on the menu — yes, they used real cheese curds. It’s not something that I see too often during my travels to the USA so I was pleasantly surprised.
It got me thinking about other popular foods that are unique to Canada. Our larger cities serve up everything from dim sum to gourmet dining, which can make it a challenge to define what is truly Canadian cuisine.
However, here are a few ideas to get you started — the best 15 Canadian foods you need to try:
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1. POUTINE
Originating in the Canadian province of Quebec, this tasty dish consists of french fries and cheese curds topped with light-brown gravy.
You can enjoy this dish across Canada and I’ve even seen it available in some areas of the USA. However, the best spot to get poutine is in Montreal.
2. CAESAR COCKTAILS
Invented in Calgary, this drink is primarily consumed in Canada. It consists of vodka, Clamato (tomato and clam juice blend), hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
This is a popular drink to have during Sunday brunch along with mimosas.
3. BEAVERTAILS
These fried dough-pastries are hand-stretched to resemble a beaver’s tail. Delicious toppings to add to your beaver’s tail include: whipped cream, oreos, banana slices and nutella. These tasty treats are perfect at carnivals and events.
