{"id":39906,"date":"2017-06-29T23:27:02","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T23:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=39906"},"modified":"2024-10-11T16:30:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T16:30:31","slug":"best-traditional-canadian-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-traditional-canadian-food\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Traditional Canadian Foods You NEED To Try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, the lakes and stuff are nice. And we hear there are some pretty cool mountains too. But let&#8217;s not kid ourselves, the real reason you&#8217;re thinking of visiting Canada is for the EPIC Canadian food you&#8217;ve heard so much about.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not just about the poutine. Okay, quite a lot of it&#8217;s about the poutine. But there are loads of other amazing Canadian dishes you need to try. To help you on your quest, we&#8217;ve put together a handy checklist of the best traditional Canadian foods to try. 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padding: 10px; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 10px;\">Vietnam<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The 17 Best Canadian Foods You Need To Try<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Poutine<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bannock<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter tarts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nova Scotian Lobster Rolls<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Montreal-style Bagels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saskatoon berry pie<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Montreal-style Smoked Meat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Peameal Bacon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Beavertails<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Split Pea Soup<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tire d&#8217;\u00e9rable sur la neige (Maple Taffy)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ketchup Chips<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nanaimo Bars<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pouding ch\u00f4meur<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caesar Cocktail<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourti\u00e8re<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Game Meat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Poutine<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Poutine-@shannondidwhat.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Poutine\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>First stop in Canada: Poutine ?\u00a0@shannondidwhat<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Few Canadian dishes are as world-renowned as the glorious creation known as poutine. Crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds and rich gravy all combine to create the meal of dreams, and this French Canadian food is so popular that it can now be found all around the world. The classic version is great on its own, but toppings like pulled pork, bacon and smoked meat really knock it out of the park \u2013 and at an average price of \u00a33.50, it won\u2019t break the bank either.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Bannock<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Bannock-@torebergengen.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Bannock\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You can&#8217;t beat bannock and bacon cooked over the fire @torebergengen<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Delicious and versatile, bannock is a simple bread that was once a key staple in the diets of Canada\u2019s Aboriginal people. Modern takes on bannock include baked versions (which are heavy\/dense) and fried versions (which are crispy and fluffy on the inside). In recent years, bannock has seen a surge in popularity, with new twists and variations popping up in bakeries and cafes nationwide \u2013 you have to try it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Butter tarts<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Butter-Tarts-@karyne.villeneuve.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Butter Tarts\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Baked some delicious Canadian butter tarts @karyne.villeneuve<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Butter tarts are so simple, but oh so good. They\u2019re made by taking flaky pastry shells and filling them with a butter, sugar and egg filling. This is traditional Canadian food at its best, and you&#8217;ll be craving these long after you&#8217;ve left the country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Nova Scotian Lobster Rolls<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canadian-foods-lobster-roll_c_neil-conway-flickr.jpg\" alt=\"best canadian foods lobster roll_c_neil conway flickr\" width=\"875\" height=\"579\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Can&#8217;t resist these lobster rolls\u00a0Neil Conway<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Canada is a massive country, with spectacular seafood from coast to coast. Not-to-be-missed experiences include Atlantic and Pacific salmon, smoked salmon, arctic char, and of course, East Coast lobsters. Nova Scotian lobster rolls are a Canadian favourite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Montreal-style Bagels<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-St-Viateur-Bagels-@newna__o0o.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Montreal Bagels\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The best bagels in Canada from St. Viateur!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newna__o0o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@<\/a>newna__o0o<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Montreal&#8217;s bagels are the unsung heroes of great Canadian food.\u00a0Sweeter, denser and thinner than their NYC counterparts, Montreal bagels are baked in wood fire ovens and are often covered in poppy or sesame seeds. The two heavyweights in the Montreal bagel game are <strong>St. Viateur<\/strong> and <strong>Fairmount Bagel,<\/strong> both of which (we can confirm) are amazing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6. Saskatoon berry pie<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Saskatoon-Berry-Pie-@prairieberries.sk_.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Saskatoon Berry Pie\" width=\"875\" height=\"582\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mmm Saskatoon berry pie with ice cream\u00a0@prairieberries.sk<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Saskatoon berry is often described as having a sweet and almondy flavour, which makes it an ideal candidate for the perfect pie. Truly, a slice of this will change your life. It\u2019s no wonder the city of Saskatoon was actually named after it, rather than the other way around.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>7. Montreal-style Smoked Meat<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Smoked-Meat-Shwartzs-@eatingwithchu.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Smoked Meat Sandwiches in Montreal\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Schwartz&#8217;s smoked meat sandwich with some tasty sides is\u00a0@eatingwithchu<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Similar to pastrami, Montreal\u2019s smoked meat is the heavenly result of beef brisket salted and cured for a week with a range of spices, before being smoked and steamed to perfection. It&#8217;s usually served in a rye bread sandwich smeared with tangy yellow mustard, but you&#8217;ll also see it as a topping for poutine. The smoked meat sandwiches from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.schwartzsdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Schwartz&#8217;s Deli<\/a> have earned worldwide recognition, with some die-hards considering it to be one of the best restaurants in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>The only way to know is to try it for yourself!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>8. Peameal Bacon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Peameal-Bacon-@cool.notcool.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Peameal Bacon\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Berry pie and juicy peameal bacon\u00a0<\/em><em>@cool.notcool<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This special Canadian twist on bacon is made from lean boneless pork loin, which is trimmed, wet-cured and then rolled in cornmeal, giving it its distinctive yellow crust. It\u2019s juicier than American-style bacon, but also leaner and, some might say, more delicious.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>9. Beavertails<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Beavertails-@shalssh.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Beavertails\" width=\"875\" height=\"778\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A Nutella and banana Beavertail &#8211; a must have in Canada\u00a0@shalssh<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Imagine a slab of delicious, deep-fried dough, covered in a variety of toppings like Nutella, Reese\u2019s Pieces, peanut butter and more. While it&#8217;s not exactly a traditional Canadian food, beavertails are gooey, crispy and a taste of true perfection.\u00a0No visit to Canada is complete without one!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>10. Split Pea Soup<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canadian-food-split-pea-soup_c_carol-flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Split Pea Soup\" width=\"875\" height=\"581\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Classic Canadian comfort food &#8211; split pea soup<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ah, comfort food at its finest. With Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois origins, split pea soup is traditionally composed of peas, pork and herbs blended together for pure, creamy deliciousness. A bowl of this will get you through the tough Canadian winters!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>11. Tire d&#8217;\u00e9rable sur la neige<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Maple-Taffy-@kbeedeng.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Food - Tire d'\u00e9rable sur la neige\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Maple Taffy ?\u00a0Canada&#8217;s original delicious treat @kbeedeng<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It truly does not get more Canadian than tire\u00a0d&#8217;\u00e9rable (or maple taffy).\u00a0This sugary sweet candy is prepared by pouring boiling maple syrup over snow, where the cold causes it to immediately harden. You\u2019re then meant to roll it up with a popsicle stick and enjoy immediately. The result is a rich maple flavour, with a soft, gooey texture \u2013 the dessert of dreams!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>12. Ketchup Chips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canadian-foods-ketchup-chips.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Foods - Ketchup Chips\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Ketchup chips: a staple of Canadian care packages\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Craving a snack? There are plenty of chip flavours that can only be found in Canada! Many Canadians are die-hard devotees to the Ruffles all-dressed chip, which offers a bit of everything \u2013 from tomato and onion to salt, vinegar, sour cream and BBQ. Ketchup chips and dill pickle chips are also mega popular flavours native to the Canadian junk food scene.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, there are speciality flavours like poutine and, of course, the inexplicably addictive Hickory Sticks \u2013 thin strips of potato with a mild BBQ flavour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>13. Nanaimo Bars<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canadian-foods-nunaimo-bars_c_craig-dugas.jpg\" alt=\"best canadian foods nunaimo bars_c_craig dugas\" width=\"875\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>These Nanaimo bars look heavenly\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Named after the British Columbian city of Nanaimo, these three layered slices of heaven require no baking and are comprised of a crumb base layer, custard and a thin layer of chocolate on top, which gives the bar a perfect crunch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>14. Pouding ch\u00f4meur<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canadian-foods-pouding-chomeur_c_jo-del-corro-flickr.jpg\" alt=\"best canadian foods pouding chomeur_c_jo del corro flickr\" width=\"875\" height=\"491\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Cheap and tasty goodness<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Literally translated to \u201cthe unemployment pudding\u201d, this French Canadian dessert was created during the Great Depression, which makes it one of the more traditional Canadian foods on the list. It&#8217;s proof that less is more, with a few basic ingredients combined to make a delicious, comforting dessert still loved by Canadians all over the country. Made up of cake batter topped with hot syrup, the end result is a deliciously sweet treat that cures all woes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>15. Caesar Cocktail<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Caesar-cocktail-@newjenesis.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Foods - Caesar Cocktail\" width=\"875\" height=\"850\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The amazing Checkmate Caesar at the Score on Davie<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Caesar is Canada&#8217;s national cocktail. Made of\u00a0vodka, clamato juice, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, the Canadian take on the Bloody Mary makes the absolute best brunch companion. Recently, restaurants and bars have stepped up their garnish game to include more than the traditional celery salt rim and celery stalk to include the likes of an entire roast chicken, burgers, hot dogs, sliders, onion rings and more (aka the Checkmate Caesar at the Score on Davie in Vancouver).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>16. Tourti\u00e8re<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Ultimate-Guide-to-Canadian-Food-Tourti\u00e8re-@2foodphatgals.jpg\" alt=\"Best Traditional Canadian Foods - Tourti\u00e8re\" width=\"875\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A delicious tourti\u00e8re and house made chai\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s hearty fare you\u2019re after, look no further than the French Canadian tourti\u00e8re, a savoury meat pie commonly eaten during the holidays (but is popular year round). Recipes vary regionally and by family, but pork, veal, beef and game are popular choices of meat to fill the pie.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Game Meat<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canadian-food-moose-taco-@amy.v.fit_.jpg\" alt=\"best canadian food moose taco @amy.v.fit\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Moose taco salad\u00a0\u2013 don&#8217;t knock it til you&#8217;ve tried it\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Depending on where you are in the country, game meat may feature heavily. Though not as common in big cities, the likes of venison, caribou and moose are often used as the main meat in certain meals. There are even moose tacos!<\/p>\n<p><em>So tell me, what&#8217;s your favourite Canadian food? Are there any classic Canadian dishes we missed? Let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Download the Hostelworld app to start meeting people from the moment you book<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51103 aligncenter post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-IOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&amp;referrer=mat_click_id%3Da7e362b8d8149e63507f7d1f7184f176-20171011-8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-google-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2>Keep reading:\u00a0\u2b07\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/backpacking-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Ultimate guide to backpacking Canada<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Best places to visit in Canada<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/canadian-desserts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>18 of the best Canadian desserts<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, the lakes and stuff are nice. 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