Must-try Canadian dishes

Here are some of the best Canadian dishes you need to try, whether you are a resident or visitor!

Nanaimo Bars

This rich dessert bar is made of crumb, vanilla-flavoured butter icing, and melted chocolate. Its exact origin has never been confirmed, though a 1952 recipe for a “chocolate square” can be found in a book called The Ladies Auxiliary to the Nanaimo General Hospital.

Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup is a classic French Canadian food that combines cured meats, dried pea and vegetables. This is a Canadian dish that has lasted centuries and is still thoroughly enjoyed today.

Tourtière

This is a deep-rooted French Canadian flakey pie that is said to have gotten its name from the vessel it’s baked in. Since the 1600s, tourtiere is typically filled with ground pork, beef, veal or game and a sprinkling of herbs and spices, though in some coastal towns ground fish is used. The hearty meal is most commonly consumed at Christmas and New Years, though Quebec grocery stores keep it stocked year-round.

Ketchup… on Everything!

While ketchup is not a food, there are such things as ketchup chips - an awesome snack in Canada which is completely unheard of stateside.

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