Discovering Canada

Food Cuisine in Canada is as diverse as the population. In all metropolitan regions the variety of ethnic restaurants and food stores are limited only by your imagination. From health food stores and vegan restaurants, to Caribbean, Greek, French, Italian, Korean, Thai, and Chinese, ingredients for your favourite dishes and access to restaurants is plentiful. Ingredients and Typical Dishes (within different regions) Regionally, both the West Coast (British Columbia) and the East Coast (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador) share a love and abundance of fresh seafood. The Prairies, where many Ukrainian/Russian immigrants settled have fabulous pierogis and schnitzel; Québec, in addition to the traditional tortiere pie and poutine, has some of the best cheeses made in Canada. Daily Meals + Breakfast: Common foods include cereal, fresh fruit, eggs, toast and other breads, juice, and milk + Lunch: The meal to carry you over from breakfast to dinner usually includes sandwiches, salads, and other easy-prep foods + Dinner: The biggest meal. It usually contains a protein, starch, and vegetable that will keep you feeling full through the night Grocery Typical Canadian grocery stores, or supermarkets, tend to be large and may also sell household supplies such as cleaning products, toiletries, and paper products. Some supermarkets also have a pharmacy or bank branch located inside.

Most supermarkets and grocery stores are open seven days a week and many have extended hours. Store clerks may ask if you prefer your purchases in plastic or paper bags. Frequently, shoppers use permanent cloth bags to use upon each visit, in order to reduce waste. Many Canadians also shop at specialty stores including butchers, bakers and fresh produce markets.

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