Poutine, anyone? The great Rockies is not the only thing about Canada to marvel at. When it comes to food, Canadian gastronomical delights are lesser known than its American counterpart but those who shift outside the norms to try out Canadian cuisine is appreciative of their food. Sure, their pizzas are deemed to be sweet, but beavertails are impressive dessert. And yes, their love for ketchup is overwhelming but it’s about embracing the food with no judgement. Here are the must try Canadian food. Poutine: The crown jewel of Canadian cuisine is poutine. Fries, cheese and gravy makes up for a hefty meal, often quenching hunger for post-midnight snacks. For toppings, there are umpteen choices for animal protein. Maple syrup: You can’t complete tur of Canadian food without trying out maple syrup. Canada’s staple pride is its maple syrup and if you aren’t lathering your pancake with it, you won’t know the immediate love for it. Nanaimo Bars: Chocolate ganache top and coconut-tasting crust covers the middle portion filled with custard cream makes up this square shaped dessert called Nanaimo bars. It is a true Canadian beloved and can be found in most bakery and coffee shops. Lobster Rolls: This Nova Scotia delicious food is an absolute delight for seafood lovers. The hotdog bun with lobster meat combines to make for a great sandwich you won’t regret trying. Caesar:Like America’s Bloody Mary, Caesar is its Canadian counterpart except the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce might be the last thing you’d want in your cocktail, but it is a must try once. Butter tarts:Butter tart is another Canadian delight, and a sweet-filled pastry has a sickly sugary filling that are little drops of heaven. Montreal Bagels:Montreal bagels are made in wood fire over and is another popular Canadian dessert. It’s thinner than the bagels you would have eaten. It is also sweeter and denser. Split Pea Soup:Yes, soup is on this list of must try Canadian dishes. The soup is considered a distant relative of a recipe that was brought by travelers from France, but it has added its own Canadian twist to it. A comfort food in the cold wintry and had Quebec is famous for this soup. All dressed chips: All dressed chips is Canadian chips with a combination of flavors -sour cream, onion, barbeque, salt, vinegar and of course ketchup – making it sweet, salty, tangy, and savory all at once. A must try.
