Canada is the world's second-largest country, and has a deliciously diverse food scene to match its sprawling landscape. With different climates and distinct traditions in every corner, there’s so much to eat and explore. Here, we’ve ranked the Canadian foods that have won fans around the globe – from classics like maple syrup and poutine to surprising inventions like California rolls and peanut butter.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the Canadian foods the rest of the world adores, counting down to the most popular of all.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each food in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Canadian foods the world adores