Top 50 Restaurants in Canada 2012: Vij's is No. 1

Vikram Vij ascends to the top of Canada's culinary scene with his unique version of Indian dishes.

L'Orignal shines bright on Montreal food scene

In Old Montreal, this cabin-chic wins over diners with inventive dishes, delicious oysters and a range of cocktails.

Delicious flavours of Waterloo Region

Langdon Hall blossoms under Bangerter

Blue Water’s twist on sustainable dining

Vancouver restaurant celebrates seafood sustainability with unique menu items.

Calgary gushes over River Café’s rebound

River Cafe comes back with a flourish after the flood of 2013.

It’s not chef Michael’s kitchen anymore

Inn at Bay Fortune continues as a PEI standout even though a giant looms on people's minds.

Foodie of the Year Entry: Much love for the Mono Cliffs Inn in Ontario

Diner raves about ambience, hospitality and cuisine in this fine country restaurant in Ontario.

Foodie of the Year Entry: Montreal’s Joe Beef wows contestant

Vacay.ca reader Jo-Ann Samo revels in a scintillating dinner at this famed Quebec restaurant.

Origin of the Top 50 Restaurants in Canada

Vacay.ca Managing Editor Adrian Brijbassi originated the list that was published in April 2012 and explains now that it was created to champion Canadian chefs and their cuisine.

Why Ottawa’s Atelier is Canada’s Alinea

Chef Marc Lepine opened Ottawa's award-winning gem after working in Grant Achatz's kitchen.

Vij'sVancouver, BC
Langdon HallCambridge, ON
Joe BeefMontreal, QC
The Black HoofToronto, ON
AtelierOttawa, ON
Les 400 CoupsMontreal, QC
L'AbattoirVancouver, BC
CanoeToronto, ON
RougeCalgary, Alberta
Duke of DuckworthSt. John's, NL
Sushi KajiToronto, ON
AraxiWhistler, BC
TempestWolfville, Nova Scotia
SplendidoToronto, ON
Bearfoot BistroWhistler, BC
Bao BeiVancouver, BC
WestVancouver, BC
Guu IzakayaToronto, ON
Ruby WatchCoToronto, ON
BashoSt. John's, NL
HawskworthVancouver, BC
YewVancouver, BC
EnsembleVancouver, BC
Salmon n' BannockVancouver, BC
Salmon House on the HillWest Vancouver, BC
Cabane a Sucre (Martin Picard)Montreal, QC
Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish InnTofino, BC
ScaramoucheToronto, ON
Mono Cliffs InnMono, ON
Lighthouse PicnicsFerryland, NL
BucaToronto, ON
Rotisserie RomadosMontreal, QC
ChambarVancouver, BC
Murray StreetOttawa, ON
Java Jack'sRocky Harbour, NL
ToqueMontreal, QC
AcadiaToronto ON
Au Pied de CochonMontreal, QC
Biff's BistroToronto, ON
Le Champlain at Fairmont Chateau FrontenacQC City, QC
SoboTofino, BC
Blue Water Caf� and Raw BarVancouver, BC
Le BremnerMontreal, QC
OriginToronto, ON
Wine BarToronto, ON
Rim Rock Caf�Whistler, BC
Heron's West Coast Kitchen at the Fairmont WaterfrontVancouver, BC
Pic Nic Wine BarToronto, ON
Inn at Bay FortuneBay Fortune, PEI
L'OrignalMontreal, QC

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