Choose Canada
Choose Canadian
Put the best of Canada on your plate.
Experience the breathtaking nature of Canadian food

Canada’s clean, pristine landscapes, four-season climate and
wide-open spaces provide the perfect conditions to create some of the highest-quality food and drinks in the world. Canadian farmers, fishers and food producers have a passion for excellence and a commitment to sustainability.

Food
Food

Coast to coast to coast, Canadians share a love of food and the country they call home. Food is in our nature, and we bring our regional and multicultural traditions to the table.

Along the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Ocean shores, fish and seafood dominate, while beef, bison and pork are sustainably raised in farm fields across Canada. Québec and its neighbours cultivate our world-famous maple syrup, while food and drink producers everywhere package the best of Canada in every product.

Food

Welcome Canadian excellence to your table.

Quality
Quality

Canadian producers are committed to quality and excellence in every bite. The world turns to Canada as a trusted supplier of delicious, wholesome food and drinks. After all, quality is in our nature.

Canada consistently ranks as one of the top countries in the world for food safety. Canada’s food and agriculture system has a strong focus on protecting human health and the environment. Rigorous regulations and stringent health and safety standards ensure the quality of our products from farm to fork.

Quality

Taste the Canadian difference.

Sustainability
Sustainability

As the world moves to net-zero to create a greener future, Canada is leading the way with a focus on sustainable agriculture practices and green innovation at every step of the food production process.

Canadian farmers and producers are investing in environmental innovations to be part of the climate solution, taking big steps toward smaller footprints. Today’s work to preserve Canada’s pristine landscapes and protect our vast water resources will ensure we can cultivate a healthy, sustainable tomorrow.

Sustainability

Canada. Celebrating nature with integrity.

Diversity
Diversity

Canada celebrates diversity in every form. Shaped by history and heritage, we draw on our diverse cultures and landscapes to produce some of the best food in the world.

Canadian suppliers offer a variety of healthy, wholesome and delicious products, influenced by Canada’s diverse culinary traditions and flavours. What’s more, Canadian producers are integrating Indigenous, organic and regenerative practices to maintain our biodiverse habitats for future generations.

Diversity

Canadian food. Incredibly diverse, consistently good.

Innovation
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Innovation

Innovation is at the heart of Canada’s food and agriculture industry. As a world leader in innovative technologies and R&D, Canada is forging new ways to invest in agriculture and agri-tech.

Together, industry, universities and research institutes are advancing the use of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in farming, fishing and food production. Through innovation, Canada is cementing its global reputation as a trusted supplier of safe, high-quality products.

Innovation

Serving innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Meet the farmers behind Canadian food
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Fewing Family Farm — Tilston, Manitoba

Fewing Family Farm — Tilston, Manitoba

As a prairie farm, Fewing Family Farm raises cattle while growing grains and oilseeds.

Their sustainable practices include wetland and vegetation protection and rotational grazing to improve soil and plant health.

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Saint-Ours Farm — Saint-Ours, Quebec

Saint-Ours Farm — Saint-Ours, Québec

While their specialties are organic and free-range eggs, Saint-Ours Farm also produces sunflower oil and maple products.

They believe in animal care and organic feed to promote sustainability.

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Van Arkle Farms — Dresden, Ontario

Van Arkle Farms — Dresden, Ontario

Van Arkle farm grows a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, sesame, and sugar beets.

They focus on soil and reducing tillage to farm more sustainably.

Recipes

Discover how to cook Canadian foods at home. Try our recipes using the finest Canadian ingredients.

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This sweet, no-bake layered treat is a Canadian classic.

8 to 10 servings
Intermediate
60 minutes
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Serve up this healthy soup packed with vegetables and wild Canadian rice.

10 to 12 servings
Easy
25 minutes
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Try this tangy Canadian take on the classic potato salad.

6 to 8 servings
Easy
20 minutes
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This yummy twist on poutine combines lobster, fries, gravy and cheese curds.

4 servings
Intermediate
45 minutes
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Exploding with flavour, these yummy muffins make snack time better.

12 servings
Intermediate
30 minutes
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Enjoy this traditional Inuit bread with jams, soups and salads.

15 to 20 servings
Easy
30 minutes
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Tuscan braised short ribs with spinach & mushroom pilaf

Slow-cooked beef ribs pair perfectly with farro pilaf in this hearty dish.

8 servings
Intermediate
4.5 hours