Canada, the second largest country in the world, stretching from the Atlantic -, to the Pacific- and Arctic Oceans, lacks the culinary fame of France, or Italy,
Medieval French from Normandy and Brittany, and English settled the country. In those days all were not noted for their culinary prowess, and ingredients in Canada were nowhere near to what is available now.

In the last 40 years, several European chefs trained many young, talented and eager cooks. Now they are the avant-gardes inventing new dishes and presenting them in very appealing and colourful ways.

Today, Canada represents an excellent tourism destination to Europeans and Americans for outstanding restaurants at considerably lower prices than comparable establishments in those countries.

The country offers well-functioning, clean and interesting cities i.e Vancouver, Victoria, Banff National Park, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec and Halifax.

The countryside is quiet, safe, and beautiful with sufficient space for thousands of tourists to share without feeling crowded, as is the case in many European destinations.

Here is am list of restaurants you can try and see what they offer and how much value they represent.

British Columbia

Araxi and Barefoot Bistro, Whistler

Vancouver

Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill
Tojo’s
Vij’s
Blue Water Café
C-Restaurant

Café Brio, Victoria
Sooke Harbour, Sooke
The Pear Tree, Burnaby
The Pointe at Wickaninnish, Tofino

Alberta

Calgary

Capo,
Centini
River Café
The Belvedere
Bistro at Baker Creek between Lake Louise and Banff
The Post Hotel, Lake Louise

Ontario

Toronto

North 44
Canoe
Chiado
Oasie
Colborne Lane
The Fifth
George
The Globe Bistro
Lai Wah Heen
Mistura
Pangea
Scaramouche
Senses
Barberian’s Steakhouse and Tavern
Didier
Joso’s
Starfish Oysterbed and Grill
Zucca

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Treadwell
Tony de Luca
Andre’s Estate Winery Restaurant

Ottawa

Le Cordon Bleu
Beckta

Quebec

Montreal

La Chronique
Laloux
Le Club Chasse et Peche
Toque
Au Pied de Cochon
Chez l’Epicier
L’Express
Europa
Milos
Brunoise
Ferreira Café e Trattoria
Le Latin

Other fine restaurants in Quebec

Harvey Manor, North Hatley
La Pinsonniere, La Malbaie
Bistro Champlain Ste. Marguerite du Lac Masson
Derriere les Fagots, Laval
L’Eau a la Bouche, Ste. Adele
Restaurant Le Saint-Christophe, Laval

Quebec City

Laurie Raphael
L’Utopie
L’Initiale

Nova Scotia

Halifax

Chives
Da Maurizio
FID
Gio
Seven Wine Bar and Restaurant
Saege Bistro

Tempest, Wolfville

There are many other notable restaurant in provinces not mentioned above. Find local restaurants here.

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