seasonal, contemporary, canadian
Paying tribute to the people, land, and culture of Canada’s distinct provinces, Canoe highlights our nation’s flavours and ingredients through seasonal tasting menus and à la carte dishes.
The wine list is extensive yet well-curated, featuring both Canadian winemakers and international vineyards. Our hand-crafted cocktails are rooted in classic flavours with a uniquely Canadian twist.
Starters
northern woods mushroom soup
balsam fir crème fraîche + toasted camelina seeds 17.
land + sea tartare
grass fed veal, smoked west coast oysters, Ontario peanuts, pickled daikon, apple + tonnato sauce 27.
radish + beetroot
evergreen buds, sorrel, pine nut crumble + Monforte goat cheese 17.
ontario burrata
birch pickled cucumbers, toasted seaweeds, squid ink lavash, prairie seeds + grains 25.
québec foie gras
rhubarb, pink peppercorn, sumac meringue, almond cream, sour fennel purée + cattail pollen waffle 30.
coastal half dozen oysters
54 smoker + Ontario Sake mignonette 21.
spring pea salad
peameal lardons, ricotta salata, sea buckthorn, Minus 8 verjus + minted buttermilk curd 19.
Raw bar
east + west coast selections 79.
Mains
atlantic lobster tail
pickled daylilies, fennel, celeriac purée, beetroot + toasted seaweed butter 62.
tea smoked duck breast
variations of radicchio, duck liver mousse, parsnip + poached Niagara pear 46.
pacific halibut
roasted rapini, crispy spätzle, broccoli crumb + beurre noisette 48.
larded beef filet
globe artichokes, wilted kale, black garlic aïoli, caramelized molasses + sunchoke 57.
rabbit saddle
wild leeks, sweet peas, garlic confit, cottage pie, spinach + grainy mustard jus 54.
risoni risotto
salt baked kohlrabi, crisp local greens, Parmesan cream + cold pressed canola oil 39.
cornish game hen
creamed corn, caramelized cauliflower, dandelion, puffed sorghum + miso jus 44.
Sides
pan roasted northern woods mushrooms 12.
petite potatoes, sorrel, local mangalitsa lardo + nettle butter 12.
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate. though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
About
A vegetable-forward celebration of Canada’s rich fall harvest
105. per person
165. with pairings
Our tasting menu is only available at dinner. Participation of the entire table is required. Select tasting items are available à la carte.
With advance notice, our chefs can prepare a fully vegan tasting menu. Please call 416-364-0054 to arrange.
taste harvest
amuse
roasted carrot, walnut + charred leaves
balsam fir madeleine + glazed fig
crispy new potatoes, olive jam + fennel purée
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onion soup
Parmesan custard, bay leaf oil + caramelized onion compote 16.
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potato + miso
puff pastry, nori sunflower praline, cauliflower, toasted seaweed oil, celeriac + hay broth 21.
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epaulette pasta
Parmesan creamed kale, brown butter squash, chestnuts, salsify, burdock + baby onions 43.
or
jerusalem artichoke
wheatberry, Brussels sprouts, soft poached egg, puffed oats + wild rice 38.
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sweet potato
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pumpkin cake
birch poached pear, wild ginger crisp, white chocolate, goat cheese caramel + malt ice cream 14.
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parsnip peanut fudge
Please inform us of any allergies. we will do our utmost to accommodate. Though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Starters
wild mushroom soup
shaved mushrooms, chives + puffed wild Canadian rice 13.
citrus cured salmon + fogo island crab
sour fennel, buttermilk, lobster mayonnaise, seaweed + dill 21. / 29.
québec foie gras terrine
rhubarb, sea buckthorn jelly, Minus 8 verjus, orange + almond crumb 22.
radish + beetroot salad
evergreen buds, sorrel, nut crumble + Monforte goat cheese 13.
steak tartare
applewood smoked bacon, foraged flavours + pretzel toast 21. / 29.
buffalo mozzarella
heirloom tomatoes, Parmesan curd, preserved green tomatoes, charred baguette + black lime 20.
romaine
applewood-smoked bacon, Melba toast, Parmesan cream + anchovy vinaigrette 15.
Mains
lobster clubhouse
shaved Canadian bacon, smoked cheddar + pickled red cabbage 26.
heritage chicken
sweet corn, wild mushrooms, dandelion, sumac sorghum crumb + sweet corn chicken jus 30.
grass fed beef strip loin
crushed kohlrabi, scallions, potato crisp + burnt onion petals 37.
arctic char
Pernod vichyssoise, roasted fennel, bonito, dill + fingerling potatoes 30.
braised lamb shoulder
anchovied turnips, broccoli, spätzle + beurre noisette 29.
farm fresh egg frittata
stracciatella, pickled ramps, New Farm greens, salsa verde + ricotta salata 23.
b.c. halibut
bacon lardons, celeriac remoulade, poached onions, herb gremolata + salted halibut pomme purée 38.
It is our pleasure to serve O&B Artisan bread upon request.
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate. though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
desserts
pumpkin cake
birch poached pear, wild ginger crisp, white chocolate, goat cheese caramel + malt ice cream 14.
rhubarb cheesecake
French meringue, candied rhubarb chips, strawberry compote + rhubarb ginger sherbet 12.
screeched tarte au sucre
wintergreen Chantilly + brown butter milk sauce 12.
beetroot mille-feuille
peanut croustillant, beet powder + tarragon ice cream 14.
hazelnut chocolate torte
toasted birch marshmallow, candied nuts, cocoa meringue + coffee ice cream 12.
freshly churned sorbets
three scoops, berries + sumac meringue 16.
canoe cheese
premium Canadian cheeses
10. per 30 gram selection, 18. for a flight of four (60 grams)
fuoco
pasteurized water buffalo milk, washed rind, ripened 60 days
Fromagerie Fuoco, Laurentians, Québec
mountainoak gouda
pasteurized cow’s milk, aged 2 years
Mountainoak Cheese, New Hamburg, Ontario
aged golden blyth
pasteurized goat’s milk, aged 18 months
Blyth Farm Cheese, Blyth, Ontario
celtic blue reserve
pasteurized cow’s milk, aged 6 months
Glengarry Fine Cheese, Lancaster, Ontario
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate. though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Bar
Hand-crafted cocktails and inspired bar bites with a distinctively Canadian twist.
fall cocktails
the great pumpkin
Absolut vodka, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg + Double Dutch ginger beer 13.
autumn in algonquin
Appleton Estate rum, Aperol, cranberry apple cider + brown sugar 16.
pear paloma
Tromba Blanco tequila, sliced pear, honey, fresh grapefruit + lime 16.
screech manhattan
screech, sweet vermouth + Angostura bitters 16.
dill pickle
Beefeater gin, Grand Marnier, lemon, white cranberry juice + dill purée 16.
avro arrow
Dillon’s rye + vermouth, Amaro Montenegro + blood orange 17.
harvest spice manhattan
Canadian Club 100% rye, sweet vermouth, sage simple syrup, cranberry bitters + harvest spices 18.
rosemary maple sour
rosemary infused Pike Creek whisky, maple syrup, egg white, lemon, fig + beet compote 18.
canoe old fashioned
Lot No. 40 rye, Maker’s Mark bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters + orange peel 18.
smoking bob roy
Glen Breton Rare Canadian single malt whisky, Laphroaig 10 Year Scotch, sweet vermouth, cedar bitters + hickory 38.
concord 75
Tanqueray gin, Armagnac de Montal VSOP, lemon, concord grape + Perrier-Jouët 50.
bar bites
fried cattail bannock
clay pepper cured lardo + bottarga mayo 15.
foie gras parfait
buttermilk waffle, pickled Pernod, beetroot + fig purée 19.
b.c. pink shrimp rolls
seaweed mayo, squid ink vinaigrette + charred Napa cabbage 16.
west coast hot dog
scape relish, brioche, bonito + puffed grains 12.
beef sliders
truffle cream, bibb lettuce + sesame bun 18.
chicken confit drumettes
foie gras hot sauce + pickled shallot 15.
maple salmon gravlax
smoked avocado, tempura bits + fresh horseradish 14.
st. lawrence market mini sammies
Canadian bacon, cheddar + smoked mustard mayonnaise 14.
beef tongue poutine
Cheese Boutique curds + pepper gravy 15.
coastal half dozen oysters
54 smoker + Ontario Sake mignonette 21.
mini raw bar
Chef’s daily selection of seafood 42.
Please inform us of any allergies. we will do our utmost to accommodate. Though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Wine
Our extensive wine list highlights Canadian winemakers alongside a curated selection of international vineyards.
We welcome you to bring your own wine – $45 corkage fee.
wines by the glass
sparkling
6oz
Riondo Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy NV 15.
Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario NV 19.
Perrier-Jouët Brut, Champagne, France NV 43.
white
6oz/9oz
Cave Spring Canoe Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016 12./18.
Le Paradou Viognier, Languedoc, France 2016 14./21.
Flaxbourne Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2017 16./24.
Wilhelm Walch Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy 2016 20./30.
Cave Spring CSV Chardonnay, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016 21./31.
Hidden Bench Fumé Blanc, Beamsville Bench, Ontario 2016 23./34.
William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis, France 2016 23./34.
DeLoach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California 2015 24./36.
rosé
6oz/9oz
Malivoire Moira, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2017 17./25.
Le Paradou, Côtes de Provence, France 2017 21./31.
red
6oz/9oz
Cave Spring Biff’s Juicy Red, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016 12./18.
Mission Hill Reserve Merlot, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 2015 16./24.
Serprimo Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Tuscany, Italy 2016 18./27.
McManis Petit Sirah, California 2016 18./27.
Pierre-Marie Chermette Griottes, Beaujolais, France 2017 20./30.
Bodegas Olabarri Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2012 20./30.
Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2015 23./34.
Foreign Affair Dream Cabernet Blend, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015 23./34.
Quails’ Gate Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 2016 24./36.
featured coravin pours
preserved using argon gas · 3oz/6oz
Martin’s Lane Naramata Ranch Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 2014 32./64.
Heitz Martha’s Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley, California 2006 90./180.
