Food and drink
Canada does not have a particular dish that is typically Canadian. Like most of the Canadian culture the food is ethnic. Due to this the selection of places to eat is plentiful and the quality of food is high.
You should not have any problem in finding something to suit your taste buds and you can often find a place to eat no matter how late it may be.
In the Atlantic Provinces seafood is the most popular and unlike the rest of Canada where large multinational chain restaurants are plentiful, most of the places to eat are privately owned or are operated by small, local chains.
Breakfasts can be found in diners with a good selection and large serving starting at $1 up to about $8. Lunch usually costs around about $10 and dinner about $15.
French food such as the poutine can be found across Canada. Quebec has the best selection of French food, mostly with a Canadian slant on it giving it a different appearance and taste to the same dish when found in Europe.
Native Indian food is usually based on deer, buffalo and pheasant. These are all very healthy meats and worth trying when the opportunity arises.
Beer in Canada is something the Canadians are proud of. The stronger flavour and alcohol content are always served cold. Beer is served in most eateries but each province has a different licensing system for alcohol retail.
Most provinces restrict the sale of alcohol to government-operated outlets which keep normal business hours.
Spirits available in Canada are much the same to the rest of the western world with the same brands and a few Canadian own brands.
Wines are produced in areas of southern Quebec and southern Ontario and are of very good quality. The fruity flavours and popular amongst Canadians and a bottle of Canadian wine can be picked up for quite cheap.
