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Canada has a thriving shawarma culture, particularly in cities like Ottawa and Toronto with large Middle Eastern communities.
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Description
Canada has a thriving shawarma culture, particularly in cities like Ottawa and Toronto with large Middle Eastern communities.
Local history
Lebanese and Syrian immigrants brought shawarma to Canada in the 1980s, establishing it as a beloved street food.
Meat types
chickenbeef
World shawarma map
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Cities
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Ottawa
Ottawa is Canada's shawarma capital, with dozens of Lebanese-style shawarma restaurants per capita.
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Montreal
שווארמה לבנונית עם טום, מסורת קהילתית ותיקה.
FAQ
What is the history of shawarma in Canada?
Lebanese and Syrian immigrants brought shawarma to Canada in the 1980s, establishing it as a beloved street food.
What meat types are common in shawarma in Canada?
chicken, beef
What spices are used in shawarma in Canada?
See country description
Verified on: October 20, 2026