Ah, Canada – the land of maple syrup, hockey, and, of course, sensational food.
In a recent culinary showdown, where every forkful counts, Victoria has emerged as the bronze medalist in Canada’s culinary Olympics!
The rankings are sourced from Chef’s Plate, a home meal kit company, which assessed the food scene across Canada’s 30 largest cities.
Chef’s Plate utilized four criteria to compile its rankings, namely the density of restaurants per capita, the proportion of restaurants with a rating of at least four out of five stars, the average cost of a meal for two individuals, and the monthly average of Google searches for “food in [city/town].”
Applying this methodology, Chef’s Plate determined that Vancouver attained a near-perfect score of 100 out of 100, closely trailed by Toronto with 95.6, and Victoria with 86.9.
In terms of social media presence, Toronto leads with an impressive 103,000 posts tagged #torontofood on TikTok, whereas Vancouver trails behind with only 18,300 posts.
Top 10 Canadian cities for foodies to visit:
|
City / town |
Total score (/100) |
|
Vancouver |
100 |
|
Toronto |
95.6 |
|
Victoria |
86.9 |
|
Richmond |
81.6 |
|
Calgary |
78.0 |
|
Montreal |
71.8 |
|
Mississauga |
60.9 |
|
Hamilton |
56.4 |
|
Burnaby |
53.0 |
|
Windsor |
53.0 |
In terms of quality, several other cities and towns offer a substantial number of highly-rated restaurants, following Vancouver’s lead. Victoria, Halifax, and Quebec City boast ratings of 65%, 56%, and 52%, respectively.
Victoria has been described as distinguishing itself with its coastal setting and rich array of fresh seafood, including salmon, halibut, Dungeness crab, and local shellfish.
Culinary enthusiasts can savor seafood-centric delights, ranging from traditional West Coast fare to inventive fusion creations.
Victoria leads the pack with the highest number of restaurants per capita, boasting 67 establishments. In contrast, Longueuil lags behind with a mere 11 restaurants per 10,000 residents, indicating soaring demand.
Whether you’re a food enthusiast exploring Canada or a Canadian in search of culinary delights, consider scheduling your journey around these gastronomic hubs.
“Whether you’re a foodie visiting Canada, or you’re a Canadian searching for the best restaurants in Canada to try, consider planning your trip around these foodie cities, and make sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment,” said Chef’s Plate.
