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8 amazing (and award-winning) Canadian chocolate bars

Canada’s artisanal chocolate makers are winning big international prizes.

by Chatelaine Updated Aug 15, 2017

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Canada’s artisanal chocolate makers are winning big international prizes. Here are eight bars that racked up awards at the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards in 2016.

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Canada’s artisanal chocolate makers are winning big international prizes. Here are eight bars that racked up awards at the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards in 2016.

2. London Academy of Chocolate: The Golden Bean Award

London Academy of Chocolate: The Golden Bean Award

Hispaniola 70%, $8. Hummingbird Chocolate Maker, Almonte, Ontario.

3. Gold: Plain dark chocolate bar made with alternative natural sugar

Gold: Plain dark chocolate bar made with alternative natural sugar

Wild Harvest Bolivie, $10, Palette de Bine, Mont-Tremblant, Que.

4. Silver: Bean to bar milk over 45%

Silver: Bean to bar milk over 45%

Guatemala Bar, $9, Sirene Artisan Chocolate Makers, Victoria.

5. Silver: Plain dark chocolate bars

Silver: Plain dark chocolate bars

CSB Charma, $18, Soma Chocolatemaker, Toronto.

6. Silver: Plain dark chocolate bars

Silver: Plain dark chocolate bars

Porcelana 70%, $18, Soma Chocolatemaker, Toronto.

7. Gold: Milk chocolate bars with an infusion or flavouring

Gold: Milk chocolate bars with an infusion or flavouring

Honey Rosemary, $5, Violet Chocolate Company, Edmonton.

8. Gold: Flavoured white chocolate bars

Gold: Flavoured white chocolate bars

Pumpkin Chai, $5, Violet Chocolate Company, Edmonton.

9. Bronze: Flavoured white chocolate bars

Bronze: Flavoured white chocolate bars

Roasted white chocolate with honey, $12, David H. Chow Chocolates and Confections, Toronto.

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