The main diet of the Canadian people consists of meat, fruits and vegetables, fish, bread, cereals and dairy products. In 2007, the bulk of Canada's $75 billion food buying activities went to these commodities, with $17 billion spent on wine, liquor and beer, based on an online statistics report of the Canadian government.
The original inhabitants of Canada were hunters and food gatherers. Over time, the people from various regions developed their own unique dishes based on locally available food resources. The most popularly eaten foods in Ontario include maple syrup, corn on the cob and pasta. In Quebec, poutine and Montreal-smoked meat are traditional fares during Canada Day. Other Canadian staples include bacon, pemmican, Arctic char, venison, goose and lobster.
