Learn About Vancouver's Diverse Cuisine... Before the Winter Olympics

Poutin - french fries, gravy and cheese curds.

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The Winter Olympics are a few weeks away. Because Vancouver is our neighbor to the north, it's important to remember

while it may be relatively close, it is another country. The laws are different, the customs are different and the food is different.

Vancouver is a city made up of many cultures and their foodie scene reflects the international influences - Asian, Indian, Geman and French to name a few .

Know that while there are some similarities in the way dishes are prepared, differences do exist.

Read a list of things to keep in mind while dining in Vancouver(for example all candy does not taste the same, although it might look something in the U.S. ).