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Canadian food goes upscale

Is there such a thing as Canadian cuisine? The idea of ordering "Canadian" may have some scratching their heads. But Canada has given the world its share of gastronomic delights. From peameal bacon to poutine to pemmican, CBC Archives digs in to some distinctly homegrown fare.

An Edmonton restaurant specializes in high end Canuck cuisine.
Medium: Television
Program: Newsday
Broadcast Date: Nov. 10, 1982
Reporter: Jo Green
Duration: 3:59

Last updated: May 6, 2013

Page consulted on May 6, 2013

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