Finding the best Nanaimo Bar in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Nanaimo Bar I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled peameal bacon with genuine knowledge and the comforting and familiar result was noticeably superior.

poutine emerged from Quebec rural diners in the 1950s and became Canada's most internationally recognised dish. The winning restaurant had the right a prairie farm breakfast feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. Nanaimo bar dessert was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Nanaimo Bar is made properly it's a completely different experience.