Culture
Customs
Welcoming to foreigners? Yes LGBTQ friendly? Yes
Etiquette tips
People in Canada tend to be quite punctual, so show up on time if you don't want to risk being rude.
How to great people
With a firm handshake!
Tipping norms
Gratuity is usually not automatically included in the bill, so you can tip 15-20%.
Food
National dish
Poutine — french fries with cheese curds covered in brown gravy.
Must try local food
A very popular dessert in Canada.
A French-Canadian hearty meat pie dish originating in Quebec.
Saskatoon is not only a city in Canada, it’s also a word for a specific sweet Canadian berry.
A classic Canadian take on bacon that is wet-cured and rolled in cornmeal. You'll see it sold in most sandwich shops and farmers' markets!
You'll find different types in Canada such as Nova Scotia and East Coast lobster rolls, but you won't go wrong with any recipe you choose.
Obvious, but not to be missed - add this syrup to both sweet & savory foods!
A very popular dessert in Canada.
A French-Canadian hearty meat pie dish originating in Quebec.
Saskatoon is not only a city in Canada, it’s also a word for a specific sweet Canadian berry.
A classic Canadian take on bacon that is wet-cured and rolled in cornmeal. You'll see it sold in most sandwich shops and farmers' markets!
You'll find different types in Canada such as Nova Scotia and East Coast lobster rolls, but you won't go wrong with any recipe you choose.
Obvious, but not to be missed - add this syrup to both sweet & savory foods!
A very popular dessert in Canada.
A French-Canadian hearty meat pie dish originating in Quebec.
Saskatoon is not only a city in Canada, it’s also a word for a specific sweet Canadian berry.
A classic Canadian take on bacon that is wet-cured and rolled in cornmeal. You'll see it sold in most sandwich shops and farmers' markets!
You'll find different types in Canada such as Nova Scotia and East Coast lobster rolls, but you won't go wrong with any recipe you choose.
Obvious, but not to be missed - add this syrup to both sweet & savory foods!
Restaurants to try
Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and authentic food.
A seafood restaurant and fresh fish market in in the Junction area in Toronto.
A Toronto classic that opened in 1978 by a Laotian family mixing Lao/Thai flavors with Canadian comfort food.
The stunning Neo-Gothic interior of the historic Hart House makes this restaurant, along with the food, great to add to your list
Established in 1965, this is one of the oldest and most beloved pizzerias in the city.
Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this restaurant serves Canadian foods mixed with international flavors.
A seafood restaurant and fresh fish market in in the Junction area in Toronto.
A Toronto classic that opened in 1978 by a Laotian family mixing Lao/Thai flavors with Canadian comfort food.
The stunning Neo-Gothic interior of the historic Hart House makes this restaurant, along with the food, great to add to your list
Established in 1965, this is one of the oldest and most beloved pizzerias in the city.
Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this restaurant serves Canadian foods mixed with international flavors.
A seafood restaurant and fresh fish market in in the Junction area in Toronto.
A Toronto classic that opened in 1978 by a Laotian family mixing Lao/Thai flavors with Canadian comfort food.
The stunning Neo-Gothic interior of the historic Hart House makes this restaurant, along with the food, great to add to your list
Established in 1965, this is one of the oldest and most beloved pizzerias in the city.
Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this restaurant serves Canadian foods mixed with international flavors.
Food festivals & markets
Street Eats Market — Food trucks and street vendors open on Weekends, in different locations around Canada.
Stackt Market — Recently opened shipping container market with restaurants & events.
Toronto Market Co. — Locally grown produce, artisanal shops and small local businesses.
Food delivery apps
Uber Eats (Android | iOS) DoorDash (Android | iOS) SkipTheDishes (Android | iOS) Fantuan - The best one for Asian food delivery! (Android | iOS)
Art & music
Where to listen to live music
Nightlife
Theatre & Film
Revue Cinema — Toronto's oldest standing movie theatre in use for showing movies.
Visual art
Museum of Contemporary Art (temporarily closed for exhibition change)
Art Museum at the University of Toronto — Historical works and contemporary Canadian artists.
Gardiner Museum — Historical ceramics and works by established Canadian artists, along with workshops.
