Regarded as â¬ËThe Black Moses â¬â¢ by her people, Tubman helped more than 300 slaves make their way out of bondage to a land of freedom. Only five foot two and a mere 130 pounds she was enslaved since the age of five and managed to escape when she was 29 years old to Shipman â¬â¢s Corners, later-day St. Catharines.
Quick Answer. The main diet of the Canadian people consists of meat, fruits and vegetables, fish, bread, cereals and dairy products. In 2007, the bulk of Canada's $75 billion food buying activities went to these commodities, with $17 billion spent on wine, liquor and beer, based on an online statistics report of the Canadian government. Keep Learning.
Food and other customs in Canada still carry hints of the colonial influences of England and France. Canadians speak English except in Quebec, where the language is French, reflecting the influence of French settlers. But there are other regional differences in food and customs, too.n Canada Day (July 1), Canadians celebrate with picnics and fireworks (similar to the Fourth of July in the United States). Dishes served are typical casual dining fare, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and table settings feature the patriotic color scheme of Canada's red and white maple leaf flag.