Traditional Canadian foods you NEED to try – ‘O Canada!’

Delight in a true Canadian foodie celebration on your palate by digging into some Poutine which is a dish which is renowned around the world. With its French-Canadian roots, Poutine brings together the flavours of squeaky cheese, crispy fries and gravy on a plate while you can also opt for a host of toppings to cap off a memorable take on one of the nation’s most popular food variants. These range from smoked meat, pulled pork to bacon.

The result of beef brisket salted and cured for at least a week with the help of a variety of spices before being smoked and steamed, Montreal-style smoked meat is by far, one of Canada’s best types of traditional food that you will easily fall in love with. While it isn’t uncommon to find it as a topping for Poutine, this meaty treat is packed with plenty of goodness and taste and is often served inside a rye bread sandwich and smeared in tangy, yellow mustard that will certainly have your tastebuds in their elements.

Having originated as a simple bread during the times of the Aboriginal folk of the country, Bannock has grown in appeal as a versatile and lip-smacking good type of food to have. Choose from the baked version of Bannock which is heavy and dense or the fried version which comes complete with a crispy exterior ably complemented by a fluffy interior that can be had at anytime of the day. Though, modern twists are being developed, Bannock remains at the heart of traditional Canadian fare and essentially, can be found at cafes, bakeries and some of the best restaurants in Whistler on show at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside.

On the subject of comfort food, the foodie in you can never go wrong by sampling some heavenly Split pea soup which is an excellent way to beat the cold Canadian weather. Made with pork, peas and a generous amount of herbs which are blended together, Split pea soup is a creamy and delicious way to get your head around the value of classical Canadian food.

Only a handful of local cuisine can rival the authentic nature and preparation of what involves Maple Taffy. Also, referred to as ‘Tire D’erable,’ Maple Taffy is brought together by pouring piping hot maple syrup over snow which has the effect of hardening the latter in seconds. Thereafter, you can use a popsicle stick to roll up this sugary, gooey delicacy which is both soft and rich and in short, an incredible dessert to have during your time in Canada.

Want to know what Canada’s equivalent of the Bloody Mary is? Then you need to give the Caesar Cocktail a go before your time in the nation draws to a close. Made with clamato juice, vodka, tabasco & Worcestershire sauce, the Caesar Cocktail is an outstanding beverage to have alongside lunch or dinner. What’s more? This concoction is finished off with garnishing that ranges from celery stalk, onions to even an entire roast chicken.