Cuisine of Canada

As is its geography, for culinary also, sky is the limit in Canada. Exploring the country is not only mentioned in terms of sightseeing, it is a journey of flavors. This is the way you can find the best of the Canadian cuisine region by region, and dish by dish. Canadian food presents a wide variety of influences: Aboriginal culture, French and English classics, immigrant culinary contributions which the world has offered. Local specialties in the different provinces and territories vary in accordance with the climate and history of the region.

Ideal dishes worth tasting are:

  • Poutine

  • Butter Tarts

  • Bagel

  • Tourtiere

Seasonal Major Festivals

There is as much diversity in Canada as there is in its geography and that diversity is reflected in its festival calendar.

  • Winter: Quebec Winter Carnival, Winterlude in Ottawa, Snow Days in Banff

  • Summer: Montreal International Jazz Festival, Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Calgary Stampede

  • Autumn: Harvest fairs

  • Spring: Celebration of tulips

Arts, Theatre and Film

There are high-quality state attractions, such as the National Gallery of Canada, or one can see famous theatre productions in the Stratford Festival. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a major attraction to all film lovers. Summer months are full of the open air concerts, street performances and art installations.

Clubbing and Nightlife

The nightlife in Canada is crowd-pleasing and varied in the way that there is something to suit all individuals.

  • Big cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal are crowded with clubs, funky bars, live venues, and lounges

  • Nightlife includes jazz, reggae, and electronic dance music

  • Rooftop bars, late-night food, and festivals contribute to the lively atmosphere

Whether you want to have a mellow night or wild dance floors the Canadian nightlife has got something that cannot be forgotten.

Multicultural Celebrations

The various communities of immigrants in Canada maintain their heritage by having public festivals open to everyone.

  • Lunar New Year in Vancouver

  • Diwali in Toronto

  • Greek-Fest in Ottawa

Such occasions are characteristic of Canada which practices an inclusive attitude in which culture is freely shared and enjoyed.

Nature and Wildlife

Canada boasts on the magnificent fauna, and on clean and healthy environment.

  • Moose, bears, elk, and wolves thrive in national parks and wild forests

  • Whales, seals, and seabirds inhabit coastal waters

  • Polar bears and Arctic foxes live in the Arctic regions

  • Canada is a birdwatching destination where migrating birds can be seen

The Canadian wildlife is very diverse and this is in line with the rich ecosystems of Canada and their interest in maintaining the beauty of nature.