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Shop &Dine Experience Northern Ontario’s First Class Hospitality. dining Indulge yourself in our great restaurants! Algoma is proud of our long-time reputation of being friendly. Whether you are looking for hearty casual fare in a roadhouse style eatery, or you want to enjoy a leisurely gourmet meal served with fine wine, our restaurants won’t disappoint. Enjoy diverse, ethnic meals from a beautiful pasta dish handmade from recipes handed down from generation to generation at one of the many Italian restaurants. Perhaps you would enjoy a mouth-watering schnitzel, or a classic Polish meal of perogies and handmade cabbage rolls. Another local favourite are the local fish fries throughout the region, from a beer battered walleye (pickerel) fillet to a parmesan crusted whitefish. As Canadians we stay true to our roots. Our area also offers traditions like poutine, butter tarts, maple syrup from St. Joseph Island, and Loon Vodka from Hearst. Stop in to one of the local farmers markets where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables and even authentic Canadian bacon. shopping Whether you are looking for a hearty, casual fare in a roadhouse style eatery or you want to enjoy a leisurely gourmet meal served with fine wine, our restaurants won’t disappoint. Algoma is home to a variety of malls and downtown shopping districts that have all your wants or needs. Looking for a unique gift? Many of our small shops and gifts stores carry Canadian made crafts and souvenirs, as well as hand crafted pieces made by our talented local artists and artisans. Jewellery, clothing and household items, to woodworking, pottery and Aboriginal crafts, our local craftsman are sure to have you picking up gifts not just for others but for yourself as well. There are many art events and tours held throughout the year in Algoma. Enjoy the driving tours through our inspiring landscapes to artists’ studios where you’ll meet and speak directly with the artist. You can also attend exclusive art shows featuring artisans from the area and their works. For more information on places to shop and dine in Algoma visit www.algomathatreal.com 71 2015 Travel Guide