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Sumptuous Seafood
Two ocean coastlines plus lakes and rivers galore mean seafood
and freshwater fish are in abundance in Canada. Top dishes
to try include clam chowder, crab cakes, fresh lobster, and
sockeye salmon. Fish and chips, inherited from Britain, are
also available everywhere. Excellent seafood spots include Feast of freshly
Raymonds Restaurant (95 Water St, St. John’s) and Rodney’s caught lobster and
Oyster House (469 King St W, Toronto). warm potato salad

TOP CANADIAN
5 DISHES YOU
NEED TO TRY
Poutine
Having originated in
Quebec, this meal of
French fries with cheese
curds and gravy is now
tantamount to Canada’s
national dish.
Montreal Bagels
These are smaller than
the New York variety,
and are made in a
wood-fired oven.
Pierogies
Eastern European
dumplings can be found
every where, with a
range of great fillings.
Bannock Sliced smoked elk
This large flat bread
originally came from heart served with
the First Nations people scrambled egg
but is now ubiquitous. Meat and Game Dishes
In northern Canada, First Nations people have always smoked
Butter Tarts meat to survive harsh winters. Today, humble game such as
Simple and delicious musk ox, moose, and caribou is sent south to grace the tables of
pastries, filled with a fine dining restaurants, where chefs often serve it with French
mix of butter, sugar flare. Try smoked caribou – it’s delicious and deservedly popular.
and eggs, then baked. For top-notch meat and game eateries, try The Trough (725 9 St,
Canmore) or Klondike Rib & Salmon (2116 2nd Ave, Whitehorse) .
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