Martin Köpp

As the second largest country in the world and the largest in North America Canada is an extremely diverse area. This diversity is seen in its people, its countryside and its food. The Canadian palate is an extensive one and this of course carries over into its restaurants. There is a massive range of different Canadian dishes that are prepared in almost all regions of this huge country. Like all countries Canada has the full range of different cuisines. Like all countries Canada also puts its own unique spin on the different nationalities favorite dishes.

As the second largest country in the world and the largest in North America Canada is an extremely diverse area. This diversity is seen in its people, its countryside and its food. The Canadian palate is an extensive one and this of course carries over into its restaurants. There is a massive range of different Canadian dishes that are prepared in almost all regions of this huge country. Like all countries Canada has the full range of different cuisines. Like all countries Canada also puts its own unique spin on the different nationalities favorite dishes.

There are large portions of Canada that have an extremely strong French influence in both culture and cooking. It is not strange to find both French restaurants and a strong french impression in their foods. Even though the French are so ingrained in Canada you can still find traditional Canadian things in their dishes.

Very close the the United States in history, Canada has had a large Chinese population for most of its growth. While working on a Canadian railroad the Chinese of course adapted their own favorites to suit the cooking times and ingredients that this area had to offer. Also this taste carried over into both Chinese full service eateries and fast food establishments. This tradition still remains in most of this country.

There are also Canadian influenced Greek establishments in almost all the provinces of Canada. Even though there is a huge difference between ingredients the resourceful immigrants adapted them to their own cooking. This gave rise to Greek establishments as well.

Some foods in popular places are specific just to Canada as with any country. They have a decisively Canadian taste. One of the foods served in diner style eateries across Canada is something called poutine. This dish is definitely worthy of mention and description.

Poutine is a French fry dish that immediately brings to mind fast food. Of course it has a definite twist. It is topped with cheese curd and basically what ever else happens to be around. Like American trash fries it sometimes is covered in gravy and different meats. It is worth a try if you are a French fry fan.

There are some top eating establishments that are specific to the different regions of Canada. Of course sea food is more prevalent on the coastal areas. In the interior there are heavier game, red meat and chicken establishments. The main french food is located in Quebec. You can find any type of food anywhere in Canada it is just that some types are more prevalent in some areas.

Regardless of your tastes you are sure to find restaurants with a unique Canadian flair all over this vast diverse country. Not only is Canada culturally diverse they enjoy tastes from all over the world. Like all countries they put their own spin on things using the fresh vegetables and wild game found across the country.