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Culture

Cover photo by Moca

section type iconCustoms

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%.

section type iconFood

National dish

Poutine⁠ — french fries with cheese curds covered in brown gravy.

Poutine
© Olivier Blouin

Must try local food

1
Butter tart
Butter tart

A very popular dessert in Canada.

2
Tourtière
Tourtière

A French-Canadian hearty meat pie dish originating in Quebec.

3
Saskatoon berries
Saskatoon berries

Saskatoon is not only a city in Canada, it’s also a word for a specific sweet Canadian berry.

4
Peameal bacon
Peameal bacon

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!

5
Lobster rolls
Lobster rolls

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.

6
Maple syrup
Maple syrup

Obvious, but not to be missed - add this syrup to both sweet & savory foods!

1
Butter tart
Butter tart

A very popular dessert in Canada.

2
Tourtière
Tourtière

A French-Canadian hearty meat pie dish originating in Quebec.

3
Saskatoon berries
Saskatoon berries

Saskatoon is not only a city in Canada, it’s also a word for a specific sweet Canadian berry.

4
Peameal bacon
Peameal bacon

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!

5
Lobster rolls
Lobster rolls

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.

6
Maple syrup
Maple syrup

Obvious, but not to be missed - add this syrup to both sweet & savory foods!

1
Butter tart
Butter tart

A very popular dessert in Canada.

2
Tourtière
Tourtière

A French-Canadian hearty meat pie dish originating in Quebec.

3
Saskatoon berries
Saskatoon berries

Saskatoon is not only a city in Canada, it’s also a word for a specific sweet Canadian berry.

4
Peameal bacon
Peameal bacon

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!

5
Lobster rolls
Lobster rolls

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.

6
Maple syrup
Maple syrup

Obvious, but not to be missed - add this syrup to both sweet & savory foods!

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Restaurants to try

Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and authentic food.

Vegan
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Honest Weight
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Honest Weightopen link

A seafood restaurant and fresh fish market in in the Junction area in Toronto.

2
Queen Mother Cafe
4.4 stars
4.4 stars
$$
$$
Queen Mother Cafeopen link

A Toronto classic that opened in 1978 by a Laotian family mixing Lao/Thai flavors with Canadian comfort food.

3
Hart House Gallery Grill
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Hart House Gallery Grillopen link

The stunning Neo-Gothic interior of the historic Hart House makes this restaurant, along with the food, great to add to your list

4
Côte de Bœuf
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Côte de Bœufopen link

French-inspired local bistro bar and butcher shop.

5
Lady Marmalade
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Lady Marmaladeopen link

A popular brunch spot with an all-day breakfast & lunch menu.

6
Frank’s Pizza House
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
Frank’s Pizza Houseopen link

Established in 1965, this is one of the oldest and most beloved pizzerias in the city.

7
DaiLo
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$$
$$$
DaiLoopen link

Asian restaurant & snack bar with French-inspired Chinese dishes.

8
MIMI Chinese
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
MIMI Chineseopen link

A Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighborhood.

9
Richmond Station
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$$
$$$
Richmond Stationopen link

Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this restaurant serves Canadian foods mixed with international flavors.

10
Rosalinda
Vegan
Vegan
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
$$
$$
Rosalindaopen link

A plant-based restaurant in downtown Toronto.

11
Planta Queen
Vegan
Vegan
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$$
$$$
Planta Queenopen link

Plant-based sushi restaurant.

12
The Hogtown
Vegan
Vegan
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
The Hogtownopen link

A plant-based twist on traditional local food.

1
Honest Weight
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Honest Weightopen link

A seafood restaurant and fresh fish market in in the Junction area in Toronto.

2
Queen Mother Cafe
4.4 stars
4.4 stars
$$
$$
Queen Mother Cafeopen link

A Toronto classic that opened in 1978 by a Laotian family mixing Lao/Thai flavors with Canadian comfort food.

3
Hart House Gallery Grill
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Hart House Gallery Grillopen link

The stunning Neo-Gothic interior of the historic Hart House makes this restaurant, along with the food, great to add to your list

4
Côte de Bœuf
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Côte de Bœufopen link

French-inspired local bistro bar and butcher shop.

5
Lady Marmalade
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Lady Marmaladeopen link

A popular brunch spot with an all-day breakfast & lunch menu.

6
Frank’s Pizza House
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
Frank’s Pizza Houseopen link

Established in 1965, this is one of the oldest and most beloved pizzerias in the city.

7
DaiLo
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$$
$$$
DaiLoopen link

Asian restaurant & snack bar with French-inspired Chinese dishes.

8
MIMI Chinese
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
MIMI Chineseopen link

A Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighborhood.

9
Richmond Station
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$$
$$$
Richmond Stationopen link

Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this restaurant serves Canadian foods mixed with international flavors.

10
Rosalinda
Vegan
Vegan
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
$$
$$
Rosalindaopen link

A plant-based restaurant in downtown Toronto.

11
Planta Queen
Vegan
Vegan
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$$
$$$
Planta Queenopen link

Plant-based sushi restaurant.

12
The Hogtown
Vegan
Vegan
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
The Hogtownopen link

A plant-based twist on traditional local food.

1
Honest Weight
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Honest Weightopen link

A seafood restaurant and fresh fish market in in the Junction area in Toronto.

2
Queen Mother Cafe
4.4 stars
4.4 stars
$$
$$
Queen Mother Cafeopen link

A Toronto classic that opened in 1978 by a Laotian family mixing Lao/Thai flavors with Canadian comfort food.

3
Hart House Gallery Grill
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Hart House Gallery Grillopen link

The stunning Neo-Gothic interior of the historic Hart House makes this restaurant, along with the food, great to add to your list

4
Côte de Bœuf
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Côte de Bœufopen link

French-inspired local bistro bar and butcher shop.

5
Lady Marmalade
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$
$$
Lady Marmaladeopen link

A popular brunch spot with an all-day breakfast & lunch menu.

6
Frank’s Pizza House
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
Frank’s Pizza Houseopen link

Established in 1965, this is one of the oldest and most beloved pizzerias in the city.

7
DaiLo
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$$$
$$$
DaiLoopen link

Asian restaurant & snack bar with French-inspired Chinese dishes.

8
MIMI Chinese
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
MIMI Chineseopen link

A Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighborhood.

9
Richmond Station
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$$
$$$
Richmond Stationopen link

Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this restaurant serves Canadian foods mixed with international flavors.

10
Rosalinda
Vegan
Vegan
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
$$
$$
Rosalindaopen link

A plant-based restaurant in downtown Toronto.

11
Planta Queen
Vegan
Vegan
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$$
$$$
Planta Queenopen link

Plant-based sushi restaurant.

12
The Hogtown
Vegan
Vegan
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
The Hogtownopen link

A plant-based twist on traditional local food.

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Food festivals & markets

Food delivery apps

Uber Eats (Android | iOS) DoorDash (Android | iOS) SkipTheDishes (Android | iOS) Fantuan - The best one for Asian food delivery! (Android | iOS)

section type iconArt & music

Where to listen to live music 

Nightlife

Theatre & Film

Visual art

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