Useful Info for Newcomers: 1

Food and Cooking in Canada may be different from what you were used to in your native country. Like everyone who moves to a new country, you will probably have to make changes in some of the ways you buy, store and cook food. Most Canadians shop for food at large stores called supermarkets. You can also purchase food at smaller grocery stores and specialty shops. In larger cities with well-established immigrant communities, you may find specialty food stores that sell food from your home country. However, some of your traditional foods may not be available in Canada or may be very expensive. List of Supermarkets include: Costco, No Frills, Metro, Loblaws, Price Chopper, Sobeys etc.

Tip: Cooking is always cheaper than buying cooked food

Other neighborhood stores, known as convenience stores, sell basic items like milk and bread. Convenience stores usually stay open longer than supermarkets and specialty stores but they can be more expensive. Many Canadian cities have open-air markets. These are much like markets in other countries. They usually sell fresh fruits, vegetables and other produce that is grown nearby. You will find listing for restaurants and take-out joints in your local Yellow Pages. Canada also has the famous food outlets, which includes: McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell, Subway

Vegetarians: Being vegetarian in Canada is not easy. Vegetarian food items generally very costly. Remember that meat is eaten more often, and vegetarian food is not that common. Ask the people at the restaurant for vegetarian dishes. If they don't have any, order something and tell them you want it without meat, and without eggs if you don't eat eggs. Be careful with the salads because all salads are not vegetarian. If you have a doubt About Canada something, don't hesitate to ask.