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5 Canadian Pickles You Need to Try: From Spicy Dill to Sweet Mustard

Take these pickle recipes to the next-level with a few of our favourite local brands.

By Xiao Qing Wan /
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1. Habanero Dill Pickles from BC Brine (B.C., $10)

The classic dill pickle meets the hot habanero to create a perfect blend of tang and spice. bcbrine.ca

2. Honey Mustard Pickles Hobbs Pickles (B.C., $13)

Sweet and tart all at once, Hobbs’s honey mustard pickles are an incredible addition to any sandwich or charcuterie board. hobbspickles.com

3. Sweet B&B Pickles from Mandi’s Mickles (B.C., $13)

Fermented with cardamom, ginger and sweet onions, the Sweet B&B is peppery and smoky—perfect for pickle connoisseurs seeking something new. mandismickles.com

4. D’Arcy’s House Pickles from D’Arcy’s Meat Market (Alberta, $13)

These crunchy, piquant pickles pair well with burgers, or even as a snack on their own for passionate pickle-lovers. darcysmeats.ca

5. Cultured Cukes Dill Pickles from Culture Shocked (Alberta, $15)

These all-natural, preservative-free pickles are chock-full of garlic and spices for a super zesty kick. cultureshocked.ca 

Xiao Qing Wan

Xiao Qing Wan

Xiao Qing (Qing for short) is a Vancouver-based lifestyle writer with a passion for all things related to food and culture. If she's not writing, she's doing a deep dive into some niche topic just for the heck of it.