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Exploring Food in Canada
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Advice to Researchers
Real research takes time. The research you are doing here is different than using the internet for Tumblr. Take your time to explore.
Also remember to keep track of your sources, recording all the information you will need for your embedded citations and your list of References. Forms for tracking your research and using APA guidelines are available at the circulation desk and on the library website.
Search Terms
When searching, consider alternative ways of expressing your search terms. For example, if you are using the search term “food” you could also search for cuisine, dishes, fare, or meals.
Key Websites
There is probably not one single website which will answer all of the questions you are researching for this assignment. Explore a variety of different sites to gather your required information. These websites are good starting points as they cover many different regions of Canada. Search for your region within the website.
Regional Cuisine of Canada
https://www.angloinfo.com/canada/how-to/page/canada-lifestyle-food-drink-regional-cuisine
Local Foods in Canada by Province
http://localfoods.about.com/od/CanadaLocalFoods/
Cross Canada Cooks by Canadian Living
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/menus_and_collections/cross_canada_cooks.php
The Great Canadian Interactive Food Map
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/cooking_school/the_great_canadian_food_map_an_interactive_infographic.php
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Canadian Food
http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/industry-markets-and-trade/canadian-food-eatcanadian/?id=1392216500650
CBC Food and Drink in Canada
http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/lifestyle/food/my-canada-includes-tourtiere/quintessential-canadian-cuisine.html
World Travel Guide: Once you select your region from the list, the “Food & Drink”, and “Weather & Geography” sections will provide helpful information.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/north-america
Ministry of Agriculture website
Each province also has a Ministry of Agriculture website which could answer some of your questions.
Online Encyclopedia
Britannica School is also a worthwhile resource. You can access it online at www.school.eb.com
User name: dsbyork Password: dsby7692
Recent News
Northern Food Costs Remain Sky High
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/northern-food-costs-remain-sky-high-1.2101753
Why is Food so Expensive in Nunavut? This link includes an interactive grocery cart so you can see the high price of groceries in Nunavut
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-north/why-is-food-so-expensive-in-nunavut-shop-for-yourself-and-find-out/article15915054/
Other Regions
These regions are not always included in the Canada-wide websites. Explore these links:
Okanagan Valley
http://www.bcfga.com/269/The+Changing+Okanagan
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/okanagan-valley/
Niagara Peninsula
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/04-045.htm
http://members.becon.org/~pals/maps.html
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/niagara-peninsula/
Annapolis Valley (also known as the Annapolis Lowlands)
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/annapolis-lowlands/
http://www.valleytourism.ca/
Updated May 27, 2016 by Ms. Lawton