Canadian’ Foods to Eat on Your Vancouver Luxury Boat Cruise

The overarching style of Canada's electic cuisine is difficult to describe. The Canadian food scene derives its inspiration from English, Scottish, and French cuisines. The traditional cuisine of English Canada is closely related to the British Empire while that of French Canada has evolved from French cuisine.

Canada's stunning Vancouver city is like 'Manhattan with Mountains.' It has been recently ranked as the “third most livable place in the world” for its high standard of living and quality of life. So, even the appetizing Canadian dishes are served in a more specialized way. It’s really hard to define what Vancouver’s food culture is all about in just a few paragraphs. Vancouverites get excited about everything on their plate, whether it’s seasonal spot prawns, late summer tomatoes, a massive prime cut of steak, or a steaming bowl of ramen noodles.

On the luxury boat cruise to Vancouver, make sure whether you are on your 1 week 2 week or even 3 week-long vacation, you try and take in the taste of all Canadian cuisine in Vancouver style. So, get ready to treat your taste buds with mouthwatering cuisines and scrumptious local foods aboard your private luxury boat cruise in Vancouver and enjoy the heavenly dishes!

People across Vancouver are not only big fans of embracing all local things but they also like to eat a whole lot of healthy foods. So, expect to see a lot of local ingredients such as maple  syrup, cider vinegar, coconut, dry fruits, cocoa and seafood like haddock, halibut, lobster, mackerel, periwinkles, salmon, swordfish, tuna, urchin in all cuisines & desserts served on your table aboard your private luxury boat cruise in Vancouver. Do not forget to try the finger-licking baked foods, which are hard to resist!

Let us now have a look at many of the ‘Canadian’ foods that you may come across on your Vancouver boat charter excursion: 

1. Poutine – The classic Canadian dish said to have originated somewhere around 1950s in Quebec. It consists of French fries generously slathered in gravy and cheese curds. Since then, it has been adapted in many wonderful and weird ways in Vancouver ranging from gourmet versions served with lobster to even a doughnut version.

2. Maple Syrup – Of course, Canada is more famous for its syrup derived from the maple tree, with its iconic symbolic leaf. This classic sweet topping on pancakes and waffles is delicious! It ranks on the top of the Canada’s best food list. The classic Vancouver dish that goes well with maple syrup is the Red Wagon’s Pulled Pork Pancakes. 

 

3. Bacon – It comes as no surprise that Bacon is one of the most preferred iconic Canadian foods. Canadians love their bacon cuisines and are the master chef in preparing this delicious cured pork meat in so many ways. The bacon dishes that you can try in this beautiful city, which is especially prepared in Vancouver style, include Apple Bacon Fritter, Submarine Sandwiches, and Canadian Whiskey Bacon Donut to name a few. 

4. Butter Tarts – This vintage delicious Canadian dessert is made with sugar, eggs & syrup, butter, and often includes dry fruits such as raisins, almonds or nuts. While you're in Vancouver, don't forget to taste steamed buns with apple tarts, chocolate tart with cappa tea, and delicious lemon tart with coffee.

5. Prince Edward Potatoes – These yummy potatoes are renowned across the world and since the 1700’s, potatoes have been grown on Prince Edward Island! Vancouver serves Prince Edward Potatoes in a different style. You can try its unique Potato Pancakes, Italian Potato Salad, Potato Vegetable Soup, and Yukon Gold Potato & Bacon Soup.

6. B.C. Salmon – The Pacific Salmon fished in British Columbia includes many varieties such as Chum, Sockeye, Steelhead, Pink & Chinook, and you will definitely come across some of these species on your luxury boat cruise in Vancouver in the form of mouthwatering salmon dishes such as Smoked Salmon Wraps, Herb Mustard Salmon, Barbecued Salmon Fillets, and Cedar Planked Wild BC Spring Salmon with Whiskey-Maple Glaze to name a few. 

7. Nanaimo Bars – Named after the west coast city of Nanaimo in British Columbia, this dessert is traditionally made with coconut, walnuts, cracker crumbs, vanilla custard and chocolate, mixed together and refrigerated to produce these no-bake delicious bars! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying the lively environment of Vancouver, Nanaimo Bars is a must-try dessert!

The magnificent city of Vancouver has its unique take on the national dishes of Canada. So, whether you're a food connoisseur or you love to try new foods, escape for a unique culinary experience on your luxury boat cruise to Vancouver and savor these aforesaid tempting Vancouver-style Canadian dishes.