What do you know about Canadian cuisine?
From poutine to butter tarts, Canada serves up unique flavours you won’t find anywhere else. Test your knowledge of Canada’s culinary delights with this quiz. Are you ready to dig in?
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1. What’s the main ingredient in poutine?
a) Pasta
b) French fries
c) Rice
d) Bread
2. Which Canadian province is known for its lobster rolls?
a) Ontario
b) British Columbia
c) Nova Scotia
d) Quebec
3. What’s a traditional topping for butter tarts?
a) Maple syrup
b) Bacon bits
c) Whipped cream
d) Raisins
4. Which type of meat is commonly used in Canadian bacon?
a) Beef
b) Pork
c) Chicken
d) Turkey
5. What ingredient gives Canadian Nanaimo bars their distinct flavour in the middle layer?
a) Peanut butter
b) Chocolate
c) Custard
d) Coffee
6. What’s the main ingredient in Beavertails, a famous Canadian pastry?
a) Deep-fried dough
b) Puff pastry
c) Beaver meat
d) Maple syrup
7. What type of seafood is traditionally found in a Caesar cocktail?
a) Shrimp
b) Lobster
c) Clams
d) Oysters
8. Which Canadian province is famous for its tourtière, a meat pie traditionally served during the holidays?
a) Alberta
b) New Brunswick
c) Yukon
d) Quebec
9. Which Canadian city is famous for its smoked meat sandwiches?
a) Vancouver
b) Montreal
c) Toronto
d) Calgary
10. Which Canadian city is known for its peameal bacon sandwiches?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Vancouver
d) Halifax
Answers
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. A