canadian food culture

Essentially, Canadian food culture is very similar to American cuisine, but with an added emphasis on traditional British dishes, and some uniquely Canadian dishes (poutine, nanaimo bars). 

Of course, as a multicultural country there are a wide variety of cuisines from different nations (Chinese, Italian, Indian, etc.) 
The favorite foods of Canadians vary slightly from region to region, and are strongly influenced by their family heritage, especially in relation to holiday celebrations. Along the Atlantic coast, seafood and dishes derived from English traditions (except in Quebec) are common. In Quebec, favorite foods come from the area's French heritage. Throughout Canada, maple syrup and maple products are popular, reflecting the significance of the maple tree, whose leaf adorns the flag of Canada. Many families enjoy a visit in early spring to a maple sugar "shack," the special rustic building where sap from maple trees is boiled in a large open pan to make maple syrup.

So yeah. Canada definitely has a food culture. And it’s more than just poutine and hamburgers.

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