Are you fully getting the Canadian experience if you haven’t had a traditional Canadian dish in the city?
From French-Canadian poutine and BeaverTails, to sweet Nanaimo bars, you must try these classic delicacies that represent the true North!
Make a visit to these seven spots to get a hold of these popular Canadian dishes.
NomNomNom Poutine
Location: 707 Dundas W.
Recognized as “Toronto’s Best Poutine” by several local news sources, Montrealer chef Marc Perreault brings the authenticity of the country’s French-Canadian influence onto Torontonian’s plates. Get anything from pulled pork, bacon, smoked meat, and triple cheese toppings to compliment your poutine order!
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BeaverTails
Location: 145 Queen Quay W.
If this spot doesn’t bring you back to your childhood, you’re definitely in for the ultimate Canadian experience! This staple spot serves the classic fried dough pastry, with toppings ranging from pistachios, brownies, Oreos, and even poutine! This summer, the franchise released their gourmet BeaverDog, which is a hot dog wrapped in their signature golden dough, topped with sauerkraut, maple dijon and chives!
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Brick Street Bakery (Nanaimo Bars)
Location: 27 Trinity St.
Grab a serving of British Columbia’s signature Nanaimo bars, which is a custard-filled chocolate bar layered with coconut shavings and a silky chocolate ganache on top! If you are a big chocolate fan, you can’t get enough of this sweet treat! Stop by Brick Street Bakery to get a hold of this Canadian classic!
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Kettlemans Bagels (Montreal Bagels)
Location: 33 Bathurst St.
Running late for work and you need a bite to eat? Stop by Kettlemans for a classic, handrolled Montreal-style bagel with various bread options and spreads to customize your perfect meal! Some of their house favourites are the pepperoni and cheese bagel, three cheese pizza bagel, and their bageldogs, for a spin of their classic bagels.
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Gerrard St. Bakery (Butter Tarts)
Location: 635 Gerrard St. E.
Get a load of this ooey-goeey Canadian sensation, also known as the butter tart! Gerrard St. Bakery has often been ranked number one across the city for making their delicious handmade butter tarts that keep the culinary culture of Canada! The golden crust of these tarts and its butter filling will surely leave you singing ‘Oh Canada’ after every bite.
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Buster’s Sea Cove (Nova Scotian Lobster Roll)
Location: 93 Front St.
199 Bay St.
Served on a warm hot dog bun, filled with a blend of lobster, creamy mayo, and other vibrant flavours, you can experience Nova Scotia’s one-of-a-kind seafood experience right here in the 6ix! This spot has two locations in Toronto, and originates as one of the leading food trucks in the city, so you know this is the spot!
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Tea N Bannock
Location: 1294 Gerrard St.
This spot by far is the most authentic dish you will see on this list, as this spot serves all Indigenous cuisine like the traditional flat bread called Bannock, wild rice, stews, and sweet desserts! Their staff and menu options reflect the strong presence of Indigenous culture on this land from both the past and present, and creates a space to celebrate true Indigenous flavours in the city!
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