Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Andersonhttps://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/about/contributors/lindsay-andersonLindsay Andersonhttps://public-web-wn.uat.wng.me/explore/north-america/canada/must-try-food-in-canadaA guide to finding the best foodie destinations and must-try dishes all over Canada, from east to west and up far north.2017-10-13T11:00:00Z https://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/explore/north-america/canada/must-try-food-in-canadahttps://www.worldnomads.com<p>Like the country itself, Canada’s food is so mind-bogglingly diverse that it’s difficult to define.</p> <p>Here’s a guide to finding the very best foodie destinations and must-try dishes in Canada.</p> <ul> <li><a href="#west"> Food on Canada’s West Coast </a></li> <li><a href="#prairies"> Must-try Foods in the Prairie Provinces </a></li> <li><a href="#east"> Eating in Canada’s East </a></li> <li><a href="#atlantic"> Go Even Further East for Seafood </a></li> <li><a href="#north"> Foraging for Food in the North </a></li> </ul> <h2 id="west">Food on Canada’s West Coast</h2> <p>On the west coast, British Columbia is famous for its outstanding seafood, wine, and Japanese food.</p> <p>In <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/a-locals-guide-to-vancouver" target="_blank">Vancouver</a>, check out Granville Island’s public market for delicacies like smoked salmon and spot prawns, or Kishimoto for sushi.</p> <p>On <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/adventure-guide-to-victoria-and-vancouver-island" target="_blank">Vancouver Island</a>, Tofino’s Tacofino food truck has pioneered Pacific Northwest Mexican for the post-surf crowd.</p> <figure><img src="https://media.worldnomads.com/Explore/canada/richmond-summer-food-market-istock.jpg" /> <figcaption> A BBQ squid stall at the Richmond Summer Night Market, near Vancouver. Photo credit: iStock </figcaption></figure> <h2 id="prairies">Must-try Foods in the Prairie Provinces</h2> <p><a href="/explore/north-america/canada/a-guide-to-exploring-the-wilderness-of-saskatchewan" target="_blank">Canada’s prairie provinces</a> sit centrally and have a history of Eastern European immigration and the food that came with it. Places like Regina’s Bushwakker Brewpub offer “<em><g class="gr_ gr_64 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="64" data-gr-id="64">perogie</g></em> plates” laden with <em>perogies</em> (dumplings stuffed with mashed potatoes and cheese), garlic sausage, and cabbage rolls.</p> <p>Other must-visits include Calgary’s CharCut for a good Alberta steak, Sidewalk Citizen for Red Fife sourdough, and Neechi Commons in Winnipeg for First Nations’ foods like freshly-baked bannock (bread leavened with baking powder instead of yeast).</p> <h2 id="east">Eating in Canada’s East</h2> <p>Heading east to Ontario, Toronto is as diverse as it is large when it comes to the edible. Restaurants like Canoe celebrate the very best of Canadian ingredients including birch syrup and camelina.</p> <p>In the <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/climate-and-weather-whens-the-best-time-to-travel-in-canada " target="_blank">summer and fall</a>, more rural areas like <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/must-see-and-do-prince-edward-island-canada" target="_blank">Prince Edward County</a> show off the province’s wine and agricultural scene – try Norman Hardie Winery for a wine and pizza picnic.</p> <p>Quebec is a must-visit for wandering gastronomes. In <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/a-locals-guide-to-montreal" target="_blank">Montreal</a>, try both St. Viateur and Fairmont wood-fired bagels, then debate your favorites.</p> <p>Get a late-night poutine fix at La Banquise. Attend one of the city’s public markets for seasonal produce, cheese, sugar pie, and <em>tourtiere</em> (meat pie originating from Quebec). And join the queue for a smoked meat sandwich from Schwartz’s Deli. </p> <p>Other great areas to explore include Quebec City and Charlevoix. For the maple syrup tourist, book in for a wintery, maple-drenched meal at a “Sugar Shack” – the places where they harvest sap and turn it into syrup.</p> <figure><img src="https://media.worldnomads.com/Explore/canada/maple-syrup-process-istock.jpg" /> <figcaption> Boiling the sap in the process of making Maple Syrup. Photo credit: iStock </figcaption></figure> <h2 id="atlantic">Go Even Further East for Seafood</h2> <p>In Canada’s far east, Lobster rolls (preferably from Saint John Ale House in <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/top-things-to-see-and-do-in-new-brunswick" target="_blank">New Brunswick</a>) are a must, along with comforts like oatcakes, seafood chowder, and wild blueberry desserts.</p> <p>On Prince Edward Island, try the Avonlea cheddar, or sample Raspberry Point’s salty/sweet oysters.</p> <p>Remote as it is, <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/top-things-to-see-and-do-in-newfoundland-and-labrador" target="_blank">Newfoundland</a> is a national highlight. Reserve a table at Mallard Cottage to taste classics like cod tongues, baked beans, and headcheese, or try Raymond’s for refined cuisine from ‘The Rock.’</p> <p>More rural restaurants like The Twine Loft or Bonavista Social Club are great places to try other favorites, like bottled moose or <em><g class="gr_ gr_63 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="63" data-gr-id="63">toutons</g></em> (traditional pancake made by frying bread on a pan and served with molasses).</p> <h2 id="north">Foraging for Food in the North</h2> <p>Finally, up north in the <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/top-experiences-in-whitehorse-and-the-yukon" target="_blank">Yukon</a>, Klondike Kate’s of Dawson City serves up Boreal ingredients in the style of the American south (think BBQ’d elk and wild blueberry sausages), and every bakery has its own version of the beloved cinnamon bun.</p> <p>In the <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/finding-the-northern-lights-in-yellowknife-canadas-northwest-territories" target="_blank">Northwest Territories</a>, Yellowknife’s Bullock’s Bistro does fish fries with whitefish, pickerel, and other locally-caught species.</p> <p>Nunavut is home to “country food,” Inuit ‘food from the land’ including Arctic char, whale, elk, and foraged berries. If you can get yourself invited to a community feast, you’ll have access to all kinds of delicacies, <g class="gr_ gr_66 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="66" data-gr-id="66">otherwise</g> buy from processing companies like Kivalliq Arctic Foods or Nunavut Country Food.</p> <p></p>iStock/Boogich 0508763818 iStock On a snowy day at a hot chocolate stand in Old Montreal a young women wearing red and black plaid jackets work at stand alone kiosk. She pours a bucket of maple syrup into a plugged in metal container as part of the food preparation to make the sweet treats for sale. Customers in thick winter coats line up around the counter.

https://public-web-wn.uat.wng.me/explore/north-america/canada/climate-and-weather-whens-the-best-time-to-travel-in-canadaCanada is comprised of everything from shrub-strewn deserts to vast Arctic tundra. Here’s what to expect and where to go.2023-06-22T10:00:00Z https://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/explore/north-america/canada/climate-and-weather-whens-the-best-time-to-travel-in-canadahttps://www.worldnomads.com<ul> <li><a href="#winter"> Winter in Canada </a></li> <li><a href="#spring"> Spring in Canada </a></li> <li><a href="#summer"> Summer in Canada </a></li> <li><a href="#fall"> Fall in Canada </a></li> </ul> <h2 id="winter">Winter in Canada</h2> <p>While conditions vary significantly, snow typically begins in October/November and stays until March/April. Temperatures can range from 50°F (10°C) to -13°F (-25°C) or -31°F (-35°C), and dip even lower in the north. Extreme winters may be becoming more frequent – in 2021 and 2023, a "polar vortex" created record-breaking low temperatures across much of the country. The west coast typically has milder temperatures than the rest of Canada, and predominantly experiences rain throughout the winter, with only some periods of snow.</p> <p><strong>Where to go:</strong> Whitehorse or <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/finding-the-northern-lights-in-yellowknife-canadas-northwest-territories" target="_blank">Yellowknife</a> for <a href="/create/learn/photography/a-pro-photographers-guide-to-photographing-the-northern-lights" target="_blank">northern lights</a>. Churchill for polar bear viewing. British Columbia or Banff for downhill skiing. <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/5-winter-activities-in-montreal-and-quebec-city-canada">Quebec</a> for winter festival fun.</p> <h2 id="spring">Spring in Canada</h2> <p>A time of tulips and cherry blossoms, traveling in the spring can be a great way to avoid the crowds. Keep in mind that light snow or rain can continue into May or June, so while temperatures typically sit around 50–68°F (10–20°C) you should pack accordingly.</p> <p><strong>Where to go:</strong> For classic spring scenes between March and May, head to Canada’s most temperate climates: Vancouver and Vancouver Island.</p> <p></p> <p>###CanadaGuideCallout###</p> <p></p> <h2 id="summer">Summer in Canada</h2> <p>From June to August, Canadian summers mean outdoor fun, from <a href="/travel-insurance/activities/hiking-travel-insurance">hiking</a>, <a href="/travel-insurance/activities/mountain-biking">mountain biking</a>, and <a href="/travel-insurance/activities/kayaking-or-rafting">kayaking</a> to camping, rafting, and <a href="/travel-insurance/activities/road-trip">road trips</a>. With varying levels of humidity, temperatures average around 70<span>°F (21<span>°C)<span> </span></span>on the coast and between 77-86</span>°F (25–30°C) in the central provinces. The far north is a bit cooler, but also boasts exceptionally long days at the height of summer. </p> <p>Unfortunately, summer is also wildfire season. Droughts and heatwaves in recent years have led to more extreme fire seasons, especially in the Prairie Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) but also Ontario and Quebec. Since fires can cause road closures and unhealthy air quality, keep an eye on news from <a href="https://www.ciffc.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=129">regional wildfire agencies</a> before you set out.</p> <p><strong>Where to go:</strong> Everywhere! Rent a car and camp your way across the country. For food and wine lovers, regions like the Okanagan, Niagara, and Prince Edward County are at their best in the summer.</p> <h2 id="fall">Fall in Canada</h2> <p>Beloved across the country, fall offers refreshingly cool weather, around 41–59°F (5–15°C), and spectacular autumn foliage throughout September and October.</p> <p><strong>Where to go: </strong>For the best fall colors, head to Cape Breton or <a href="/explore/north-america/canada/ontarios-best-national-parks-and-outdoor-adventure-activities" target="_blank">Ontario’s Algonquin Park</a>.</p> <p>Can’t pick between summer and winter travel? Unless you have specific <a href="/travel-insurance/activities/ski-snowboard-travel-insurance">winter sports or activities</a> in mind, Canada’s summer – with its long daylight hours and endless adventures – is an ideal time to visit.  </p>Pixabay/MemoryCatcher 0 Pixabay