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13 Must-Try Canadian Foods by Province

Updated on February 23, 2019 by Food Network Canada Editors

In a country as large as Canada, it only makes sense that our signature foods demonstrate the different tastes and local ingredients you can find from coast to coast. This round-up of classic dishes from each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories highlights the quality of our ingredients as well as popular flavours across the country.

  • British Columbia: Nanaimo Bars
     
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    British Columbia: Nanaimo Bars

    <p>This bake-sale classic is popular around the country now, but its name is all B.C.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="//www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-ultimate-nanaimo-bar/16810/"><strong>The Ultimate Nanaimo Bar</strong></a></p>
  • Alberta: Rosemary Grilled Steak
     
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    Alberta: Rosemary Grilled Steak

    <p>Alberta is known for its Calgary Stampede, which serves up tons of the province's famous beef. Enjoy a classic grilled Alberta steak on your barbecue as the weather begins to warm.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/rosemary-grilled-steak/15901/" target="_blank"><strong>Rosemary Grilled Steak</strong></a></p>
  • Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Berry Pie
     
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    Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Berry Pie

    <p>The Saskatoon berry is considered an <a href="http://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/saskatoon-berry/" target="_blank"><strong>Ark of Taste</strong></a> by Slow Food International — a traditional food preserved by a region over time. So you really are getting a taste of the Prairies in this delicious, berry-packed pie.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/saskatoon-rhubarb-pie/18068/"><strong>Saskatoon Rhubarb Pie</strong></a></p>
  • Manitoba: Bannock
     
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    Manitoba: Bannock

    <p>A traditional First Nations food, bannock can be fried flat at home or wrapped around a stick over a campfire. It's hearty and delicious either way!</p> <p>Get the recipe for<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/traditional-bannock/16288/" target="_blank"><strong> Traditional Bannock </strong></a></p>
  • Ontario: Beaver Tail
     
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    Ontario: Beaver Tail

    <p>This Ottawa classic is a must-eat when you're skating the Rideau Canal in the winter, but we think it tastes great any time of year.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/-classic-canadian-fried-dough-treat/17910/" target="_blank"><strong>Classic Canadian Fried Dough Treat</strong></a></p>
  • Québec: Duck Poutine
     
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    Québec: Duck Poutine

    <p>As if poutine — a Québec favourite that's become a Canadian classic — wasn't decadent enough, this version adds a fried egg and duck gravy to the mix.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quebec-duck-poutine/14972/" target="_blank"><strong>Duck Poutine</strong></a></p>
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: Jigg's Dinner
     
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    Newfoundland and Labrador: Jigg's Dinner

    <p>This <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/jiggs-dinner-and-bread-recipe-36711/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">famous Newfoundland dish</a> features boiled potatoes, turnips, carrots, peas and cabbage together with salted beef and roasted turkey or pork. Most would even recommend tacking on a side of pickled beets, stuffing and buns. Talk about a comforting Canadian feast!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/jiggs-dinner/19940/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Jigg's Dinner</a></strong></p>
  • P.E.I.: Lobster Mashed Potatoes
     
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    P.E.I.: Lobster Mashed Potatoes

    <p>Celebrate two of P.E.I.'s most famous ingredients — lobster and potatoes — with this decadent side dish that eats like an entrée.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lobster-mashed-potatoes/9663/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Lobster Mashed Potatoes</strong></a></p>
  • Nova Scotia: Seawater Lobster
     
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    Nova Scotia: Seawater Lobster

    <p>Rich lobster is mouth-wateringly delicious on its own, but you can really taste the cold Atlantic waters around Nova Scotia when you boil it in salt water.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/seawater-lobster/13307/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Seawater Lobster</strong></a></p>
  • New Brunswick: Grilled Oysters
     
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    New Brunswick: Grilled Oysters

    <p>As in the other Atlantic provinces, New Brunswick seafood is top notch. Their shellfish is celebrated during the annual <a href="http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/F/BouctoucheShellfishFestival.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>Bouctouche Shellfish Festival</strong></a>, and you can have a fest of your own with these tasty oysters.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/oysters-with-spicy-tomato-ice/21136/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Michael Smith's Oysters with Spicy Tomato Ice</a></strong></p>
  • Yukon: Sourdough Bread
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    Yukon: Sourdough Bread

    <p>Sourdough bread is so popular in the Yukon that it's the inspiration for an entire festival: <a href="http://www.yukonrendezvous.com" target="_blank"><strong>the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous</strong></a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for Bobby Flay's <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sourdough-wild-mushroom-and-bacon-dressing/17146/" target="_blank"><strong>Sourdough, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Stuffing</strong></a></p>
  • Northwest Territories: Baked Arctic Char
     
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    Northwest Territories: Baked Arctic Char

    <p>Arctic char is one of the many cold-water fish species found off the coast of the Northwest Territories, and it's a natural fit for the Nordic-inspired flavours in this recipe.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roasted-arctic-char-with-chickpea-ragu/13593/" target="_blank"><strong>Roasted Arctic Char with Chickpea Ragu</strong></a></p>
  • Nunavut: Caribou Stew
     
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    Nunavut: Caribou Stew

    <p>Caribou is one of many local "country foods" eaten traditionally in Nunavut, available by foraging or hunting. If you don't have caribou available, try this dish with another game meat like moose.</p>
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