What to eat in Canada


Canada It is one of the most interesting countries in the world thanks to its mix of cultures, especially North American and French, which influence more or less in the different corners of the country. This mixture can also be seen in its gastronomy, which achieves spectacular dishes with a combination of flavors and textures that is very particular.

Each region of Canada has its own culinary and gastronomic traditions, always using the best of local products in order to get the most special dishes that are very characteristic of each area. Thanks to this diversity, a very wide gastronomy, varied and striking since local products are joined by details of other cuisines such as Chinese, Italian or Caribbean.

The best typical dishes


In the different cities and regions you can find their own specialties. In Quebec It is where there is more French influence in the kitchen, highlighting dishes such as meatloaf, fish soups, roasted beans, cretons, beans with bacon or pancakes with maple syrup. Dishes such as salmon with spider crab, arctic char, beef fillets or roast lamb stand out in the British Columbia area. In the northern part of the country, the most typical are gray pollock and Arctic trout.

In the coastal areas the main specialties have the seafood and fish as protagonists, such as scallops, oysters, lobsters or clams. In Ontario, you should try any dish that has pumpkin, corn, apple or blueberry.


Also many desserts


The typical desserts usually combine sweets with fruits to get exquisite flavors and very typical of the gastronomy of this country. The most famous are maple syrup (used, for example, in pancakes) or maple syrup, which is used more in pancakes.

And for drink…


Among the most traditional drinks, beer stands out, which is the most consumed in the whole country. If you want to taste good wines, the best ones are from the British Columbia and Ontario areas. If you are in Toronto, the most typical is the ice wine (icewine), which is obtained from grapes that are pressed in a frozen state and that is made naturally.

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