Tell Us if You’ve Tried These Weird Canadian Things and We’ll Guess What State You Are From

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Tell Us if You’ve Tried These Weird Canadian Things and We’ll Guess What State You Are From
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About This Quiz

Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area, falling just shy of Russia. It's a vast place, and that means it has a great range of diversity. The people of the Maritime provinces, like Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, don't necessarily have a ton in common with those who live on the other side of the country on Vancouver Island. Residents of Quebec have a strong French heritage, while the residents of Manitoba and Alberta are very much like what you might find in Texas or Wyoming. The result of all these cultural variations is that Canada has a lot of unique Canadian things. French Canadian poutine and tourtieres, maple syrup cotton candy, all-dressed chips and "the Littlest Hobo" are just a few things by which someone with no knowledge of Canada would be utterly baffled. But what about you? Have you ever tried a butter tart? Do you own a Roots brand sweater? Have you enjoyed your toast with a little Saskatoon berry jam on it, or maybe a refreshing Crush cream soda alongside a big bowl of Kraft Dinner? 

However much or little of Canada's weirdness you've experienced, we bet we can guess where you're from based on your answers! Take the quiz and see!

Nanaimo bars
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What are your thoughts on some chocolatey Nanaimo bars?
What's a Nanaimo?
I had one once. They're not bad.
They're soooo good!
I have never heard of them.
Maple cotton candy
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Canadians are famous for their maple syrup. Have you ever tried maple cotton candy?
How is that a thing?
Is it maple-flavored or made out of maple?
Never tried it
I have tried it, and it was great!
All-Dressed chips
Tami Dunn via YouTube
Plain chips are boring. Canadians have All-Dressed chips. Have you tried them?
All dressed in what?
I know of them but have never had them.
I tried them, and they were weird,
They're pretty good.

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Poutine
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The most famous Canadian dish in the world is poutine. You must have had that, right?
I have not, actually.
I've had a couple of types.
Fries with gravy and cheese? No, thanks.
Oh, yeah, it's good stuff!
Butter tart
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If you have a sweet tooth, a butter tart could fix it. Do you know what they are?
Is that like ... butter?
Never heard of it
Way too sweet for me
I've tried one.
Canadian French fries
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French fries are enjoyed everywhere. Do you enjoy them like a Canadian — hand-cut and served with malt vinegar?
What is the vinegar for?
That's weird, right?
I like some vinegar on my fries, sure.
Not my cup of tea.

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Stag and doe party
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Have you ever been to a stag and doe or buck and doe party?
Is that even English?
I'm going to say no.
Like deer? I don't get it.
A wedding fundraiser? Yeah, I have.
Roots sweater
Roots Canada
Have you ever worn a Roots sweater?
Is it made of roots?
No idea what that is
I have!
I think I've seen them.
No Name products
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Name brands are always popular, but Canada has No Name products. Have you ever had some of those?
Is this a trick question?
So the name brand is No Name? Clever.
I had some in Canada.
I've seen them on shelves.

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Yule log
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At Christmas, it's nice to have a traditional yule log. Have you tried one?
Why would I want a log?
I can't say that I have.
I've made one.
They're delicious.
Hackberry
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Have you ever tried a hackberry?
I think I did once.
Never even heard of them
I have not.
They taste like peanut M&M's!
Spruce beer
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How refreshing is spruce beer?
Is that like root beer but made from a Christmas tree?
I have no idea.
I don't like the sound of it.
That stuff is not good.

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Double-double from Tim
Real Snack Guide via YouTube
Have you ever tried a double-double from Tim's?
I don't know who Tim is.
No idea what that is
You bet!
I have had one.
Bagged milk
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Is bagged milk something you've ever experienced?
I don't understand this question.
I have heard rumors but have never seen it in person.
It is, and it's weird.
Nope!
Zoodles
Libbys
You know SpaghettiOs? Have you ever tried Zoodles?
Huh?
Aren't those zucchini noodles?
I don't think so.
Yes, they're not good.

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Shreddies
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Have you ever had a bowl of Shreddies for breakfast?
Is that shredded wheat? Gross.
Nope
I can't say for sure.
I think I saw a box in Canada.
Tourtiere
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Fans of French-Canadian cuisine should know a tourtiere when they see one. Have you ever tried it?
I can't even pronounce that.
I don't know what that is.
I have heard the name before, I think.
I have, and it's so good!
Saskatoon berry jam
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Do you like Saskatoon berry jam?
That's not a real thing, is it?
Never heard of it
I had some, and it was tasty.
I have never tried it.

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Canadian Tire money
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Is there any chance you've ever had some Canadian Tire money in your wallet?
Is that like money for tires in Canada?
I have to assume the answer is no.
I've had a couple of bills in my day.
I got rid of it.
Ketchup chips
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Are ketchup chips a snack you ever enjoy?
That sounds gross.
I had them once.
I'm not a fan.
I love them!
Montreal smoked meat sandwich
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Is a Montreal smoked meat sandwich something you've ever indulged in?
Smoked meat, huh? Tell me more.
Never heard of it
Tastes like pastrami to me
I have, and it's pretty good.

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Thrills gum
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What does Thrills gum remind you of?
Never heard of that one
Uh, something thrilling?
Gum doesn't remind me of anything.
Soap
Syrup on snow
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When you go to the Sugar Bush you need to have some syrup on the fresh snow. Have you?
I can't even figure out that sentence.
What's a Sugar Bush?
Not many Sugar Bushes around here
Not since I was a kid
Kinder Surprise egg
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What's the best surprise you have found in a Kinder Surprise egg?
I don't know what you mean.
Never had one
I got a kind of cool little toy.
I never got anything good in mine.

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Beaver Tails
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How do you like your BeaverTails?
Do Canadians eat the tails of beavers?
That's some kind of food dish?
Never tried one
Anything with chocolate is good.
Kraft Dinner
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What's the best way to eat KD?
I can't answer this.
What's a KD?
Just as is
With ketchup!
Crush cream soda
Dessert Wizard via YouTube
Is Crush cream soda worth a try or not?
I didn't know Crush made cream soda.
Never had it
I liked it.
If you like cream soda, sure

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Coffee Crisp
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Coffee Crisp is a popular candy bar that tastes like coffee! Have you had one?
Never heard of it
No, but I want one now.
They're not bad.
I love 'em!
The Littlest Hobo
CTV
Have you ever experienced "The Littlest Hobo"?
Do I even want to know what this is about?
I sure haven't.
That's a TV show, right?
I love that dog!
Donair
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How do you like your donair?
I don't know.
No idea
Is that like shawarma?
Extra sauce!

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