List of the Top Ten Foodie Cities in Canada

One of the best things about traveling across Canada is eating a variety of different and delicious foods. There are a number of cities in Canada that offer great restaurants with great food. If you are planning to travel in Canada, below is a list of the top ten foodie cities in Canada:

1. St. John's, Newfoundland: Newfoundland has some of the best tasting cuisine. Inspired by the First Nations groups and the early settlers, the Irish and Scottish, you will be able to enjoy delicious home-style cooking. Fish is a popular dish and is served in such forms as fish and chips, seal flipper pie, fishcakes, fish and brewis, cod tongues, and cod cheeks. Other delicious foods include: Figgy Duff, Toutons (fried bread dough), partridgeberries, baked apples, and blueberries.

2. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia is famous for its fish. In Halifax, you will find such fish dishes as: oysters, scallops, mussels, lobster, salmon, chowders, and fish and chips. Delicious fruits include blueberries, strawberries, and apples. Champagne type cider from the Annapolis Valley is very popular.

3. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island: Price Edward Island is famous for its lobster. Cultured mussels and oysters are also popular. As well, chocolate covered potato chips are a delicious treat.

4. Fredericton, New Brunswick: In New Brunswick, it is all about seafood and potatoes. Spring is the time for delicious fiddleheads. Fredericton is home to many fine restaurants that include a variety of ethnic restaurants such as: Pakistani, Chinese, Greek, Caribbean, Lebanese, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Japanese, and Vietnamese.

5. Quebec City, Quebec: French cuisine is popular in Quebec City. Traditional dishes include Tourtière, (meat pie made of ground pork and potatoes with a pastry topping), cipaille, (meat pie), cretons (pork pâté), baked beans, sugar pie, and buckwheat pancakes.

6. Montreal, Quebec: Montréal is well known for smoked-meat sandwiches. Other delicious foods available in Montreal include a bagel with cream cheese and poutine. You will also find restaurants featuring delicious cuisine from over 80 countries.

7. Ottawa, Ontario: Ottawa is home to the Culinary Arts Institute and Le Cordon Bleu. BeaverTail is a popular food featured in Ottawa's restaurants. President Barack Obama enjoyed a BeaverTail when he visited Ottawa. There are also farmers markets that sell a variety of baked goods, cheeses, and seasonal produce.

8. Toronto, Ontario: Toronto is a diverse city with diverse dining. You will find Italian, Greek, Chinese food, Korean, Japanese, Indian, Hungarian, and Caribbean food. Be sure to check out the delicious food at the St. Lawrence Market.

9. Calgary, Alberta: Ginger beef is a popular food in Calgary. As well, there are a variety of diverse restaurants as: traditional beef establishments, as well as Korean, Moroccan, Indian, Vietnamese, German, Middle Eastern, French, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Ethiopian, Thai, and Japanese restaurants.

10. Vancouver, British Columbia: In British Columbia, the sushi is the best. Other great food includes: California roll, local salmon, organic vegetables, and fresh fruit. The Nanaimo bar is a very popular sweet treat.

Canada not only has beautiful scenery and energetic cities, but is also filled with delicious restaurants that will please the most discerning palate.