Which Canadian Restaurant Is Perfect for Your Holiday Dinner?

By: Heather Cahill

5 Min Quiz

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It's all up to your Christmas spirit here! How early do you decorate the Christmas tree?

I always do it at the last minute.

A week in advance
I do it about a month before. The longer the season, the better!

I leave it up for the whole year.

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Which of the following traits do you consider to be most important to you?

Loyalty

Kind
Giving

Honesty

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The giver worked hard to make them, but do you keep Christmas cards that you've received?

I might have one or two.

Not at all
Every single one of them!

Most of them

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Don't be shy about these! Do you have any hidden talents?

Nope

I'm great with people.
I'm a chef on the inside.

I have a disappearing act like no other.

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It can be a nice gesture, but it's not for everyone! Do you ever send Christmas cards to friends or family?

No, I never have the time for it.

I try to.
I wouldn't miss it.

I've done it before, but I probably won't do it again.

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Many like to hang up a stocking on Christmas. Do you do this tradition as well?

No, I just do the gifts.

If I remember, I hang them up.
Yes, we do it all!

No, but I have a stocking at someone else's house.

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Would you say that you're more of a leader or a follower?

I can be a leader in some situations.

I'm a follower.
I'm a leader!

I can't say that I fit into either category.

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You can't have a Canadian Christmas dinner without Canadian snack! Which one is always part of your Christmas dinner?

TimBits

Nanaimo bars
Maple taffy

Gingerbread cookies

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Everyone has their own way of celebrating, so what do you do on Christmas Day?

I hang out with my family while we do something fun together like sledding.

I spend the whole day preparing for my family to come that night.
I put on the best Christmas dinner in the province!

I usually just relax at home.

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Sharing is caring, but it can be shown in so many other ways as well! What's the best way to show you care around the holidays?

By giving to charity

By wishing everyone a happy holiday
By remembering to give everyone a card at the very least

By being kind

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Which of the following events would you be most likely to buy a ticket for?

I'd buy one for a hockey game.

I would buy one to a concert.
If it's tickets to a play, sign me up!

I wouldn't buy tickets to anything.

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Waiting for Christmas can often be one of the best parts of the season! Do you usually get yourself an advent calendar?

I get one if I remember it.

Sometimes
I get one for myself and everyone in the family!

Nope, I just use my actual calendar to keep track.

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What would you say is your favourite part of decorating for the holiday season?

The tree, of course!

I love it all!
The outdoor Christmas lights

I like the tinsel.

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The way you carry yourself can say so much about you. So, how do you make an entrance?

I try not to make one.

I always make a point to greet everyone.
People can usually hear me before they see me.

Quickly and quietly

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When you are trying to choose a good restaurant, what's most important to you?

The convenience

The menu
The price

The reviews

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If you could go to any Canadian city, which of the following would you like to visit for a Christmas celebration?

Niagara Falls

St. John's
Ottawa

Calgary

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Not everyone loves a good party, so how do you feel about celebrations?

They're all right.

I'm not a fan.
I love them.

I stay away from them as much as I can.

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Do you consider yourself to be stronger physically or mentally?

I'm more on the physical side, but I'm pretty good with both.

Physically, hands down
I juggle both.

Mentally, I would say.

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The holidays are for spending time with those that you love most. Who do you like to spend your Christmas with?

Just my significant other

I enjoy some time with a few friends.
I always like to have my family around for the occasion.

I spend it by myself or with anyone who wants to come over.

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When you arrive and get inside, who are you at the annual Christmas party?

The one who loves a good reunion

The party animal
The organizer

The quiet one

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Canada has so many fun words to say, but what's the best Canadian slang word in your opinion?

"Timmes"

"Twoonie"
"Klick"

"Eh"

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If your life fit into a genre, which of the following would fit it most closely?

Romance

Comedy
Fairy tale

Tragedy

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Living in Canada means there are so many things to do in the wintertime. What outdoor winter activity is your favourite?

I can't say anything but hockey!

Snowmobiling is the best.
I like sledding because it's something everyone can be part of.

Snowshoeing is really fun.

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Of the following Christmas "things," what would you consider to be your favourite?

Ornaments

Christmas tree
Food

Christmas carols

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When it comes to the holidays, it can be stressful. What's your biggest Christmas fear?

I usually get scared that I will forget to give someone a gift.

I'm afraid that I won't be ready in time.
That I won't have enough food

I worry that I'll be forgotten.

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In your opinion, when do the holidays feel like they are really over?

Mid-January

Boxing Day
They're never over as far as I'm concerned!

I'd say on New Year's Day.

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Now, let's talk all about gifts! What type of presents do you ask for during the holidays?

I try not to ask for much.

I ask for the things I need.
Only the biggest!

I don't ask for anything.

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What's the best thing to receive during the holidays ?

A card

Some money
A hug

Love

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How stereotypically Canadian do you think you are?

I fit the bill pretty well.

I wouldn't say that I am very much.
I'm not at all.

I'm all around stereotypically Canadian.

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For some, it can be stressful, while for others, it can be exhilarating. How do you feel about traveling?

I like it.

It's not something I enjoy doing unless I have to.
I love it when I have the time to.

It's not for me.

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About This Quiz

Would it really be the holidays without a delicious dinner?! Many like to have their own special dishes integrated into their celebrations, but often there's a meal including meat, vegetables, pickles and more. But sometimes, you don't want a regular home-cooked meal, and you'd rather treat yourself and your guests to a holiday dinner out. The only problem is, where should you have your dinner?

Canada is known for its many different types of food, and there are also so many great restaurants to choose from. Depending on what you like the most, there's a restaurant for you and your guests. The perfect place for you might just be a fast-food restaurant like Tim Hortons. Or if you're looking for that perfect dining experience, maybe something like Swiss Chalet will please you and your holiday crew. The most important thing, however, is to make sure that everyone finds something that they enjoy from the menu. No one should leave feeling hungry!

So, are you ready to chow down with your friends and family on the most delicious food that Canadian restaurants have to offer? We'll tell you what restaurant is perfect for your holiday dinner once you let us know what's important to you!

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