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Destination: Canada

Regional cuisine quiz

By Canoe Travel
Is there anything more delicious than fresh food from our own backyard? (Comstock Complete)

Is there anything more delicious than fresh food from our own backyard? (Comstock Complete)

Who doesn't love a good meal? With such varying local ingredients across Canada, we have access to some of the world's most delicious foods and drinks. Are you ready to test your knowledge of Canadian cuisine? Score one point for every correct answer!

1. Though some think Canada is too cold to produce quality wine, the major Canuck wineries lie along the same latitude as this famed wine region in France. What is it?
A. Bordeaux
B. Burgundy
C. Rhone
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2. The southern portion of this province is known as the Sunflower Belt. What is it?
A. Saskatchewan
B. Manitoba
C. Alberta
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3. This Canadian province produces more maple syrup than any other. What is it?
A. Quebec
B. Ontario
C. Alberta
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4. This city's bars and pubs have the latest 'last call' time in the country at 3 a.m. What is it?
A. Vancouver
B. Toronto
C. Montreal
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5. Though there have been plenty of variations, the city of Nanaimo, B.C. says the bottom layer of the original Nanaimo Bar should consist of:
A. Icing sugar, cream, custard powder
B. Almonds, graham wafer crumbs, cocoa
C. Butter, semi-sweet chocolate
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6. A First Nations meal in Saskatchewan may consist of bison, bannock and this tasty pie for dessert. What is it?
A. Saskatoon berry pie
B. Saskatchewan river pie
C. Regina crab apple pie
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7. When in Newfoundland, a seafood dinner is a must. Whether you try this traditional Newfoundland treat or not, though, is up to you. What is it?
A. Salmon tails
B. Caribou hearts
C. Cod tongues
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8. This meat is the star in many traditional French-Canadian dishes found in Quebec. What is it?
A. Pork
B. Veal
C. Beef
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9. Located at Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue, this Toronto community is a great place to find authentic Dim Sum, stir-fries, noodles and rice bowls. What is it?
A. Chinatown
B. Little India
C. Koreatown
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10. The potatoes of this Atlantic province are famously delicious, thanks to rich, red soil, and are shipped across North America. What is it?
A. New Brunswick
B. Prince Edward Island
C. Newfoundland
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How did you do?
1 - 4 correct: Time to lay off the McDonald's and try some authentic Canadian produced foods! Better luck next time.
5 - 7 correct: Not bad. Expand your palate by visiting Canoe Travel's Food & Wine or Canadian travel sections.
8 - 10 correct: Congrats, you really know your Canadian cuisine!

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- Delicious wine destinations

 

 

This story was posted on Wed, March 26, 2008



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