8 Weird Canadian Foods That Actually Don’t Exist Anywhere Else (4 of 5)

6. BeaverTails

BeaverTails might have one of the strangest names in snack history, but thankfully, the food itself is so good, you don’t even need to like the name. These hand-stretched fried pastries are shaped vaguely like a beaver’s tail, then loaded with all sorts of toppings like cinnamon sugar, chocolate spread, fruit, or crushed candy. It feels like they are a very specific Canadian experience, especially at outdoor markets or winter festivals. There is something about eating one in cold weather that makes you all fuzzy and warm inside. The name may sound like a joke, but the pastry is serious business.

7. Montreal Smoked Meat

Montreal smoked meat is the kind of food that makes you proud to even know where Montreal is on the map. Compared with America’s favorite sandwich, pastrami, it tends to have more pepper in it, be less sweet, and be a little more intense when it comes to the meat flavor. A proper smoked meat sandwich is rich, salty, and deeply satisfying without needing any flashy extras. No complicated toppings. No fusion of 25 sauces and herbs. Just excellent meat and good bread. Montreal smoked meat is one of the best sandwiches, not just in Canada but also in the world.