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Saskatoons are great. Notice how I don't write berry. To me, it is like tuna. No one I know says 'tuna-fish' or 'saskatoon-berries'. Just saskatoons. Also chokecherries. I'll take chokecherry over maple syrup any day. I've had my share of moose and BC salmon.
I've spent some time in Old Quebec; I'm not a fan of sugar pie or maple taffy. Every five years or so I can go for a good poutine. The only place I've had dulse was in newfoundland, and I think the only reason it was palatable was the screech I had been drinking that evening.
As an Alberta boy with a rural upbringing, I have to mention Alberta Beef. I would argue it is the best in the world. I'm not yet a global traveller, but my dad was and my uncle is, they agree. I've never had a prairie oyster, nor do I intend to. I learned to grill a steak as soon as I was as tall as the bbq. I suppose beef is big all over the place, but I don't think it gets better then a summer afternoon with a thick steak, a pot of young potatos with dill and carrots, and a cold beer (Canadian proof).
I'll echo the mulitculturalism (as opposed to american melting pot). Within a 10 minute walk, I can get world class Greek, Lebanese, Italian, French, Schezwan, Cantonese, Japanese/Tepan/Sushi, etc. And a couple pretty good donairs. The 'Taste of Edmonton' festival is a highlight every summer.
As far as traditional food is concerned, much as to be expected, it is a reflection of the pioneer. Stong local Ukrainian heritage. My irish/british grandma used to make some pretty great stew and some amazing yorkshire puddings. My German/French grandma used to make some great strudels and some incredible pastries. My fiance's grandma makes perogies that helped motivate me to propose.
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