The humble chip stand is an iconic symbol of Canada and a welcome sight to hungry tourists and locals alike. Eating at a chip stand is an unpretentious experience. No white tablecloths or extensive menus here. The chip stand is where down-to-earth, real Canadians go to indulge. It's the quintessential Canadian road trip food. From coast to coast, these colorful shacks, sheds, buses, vans and trucks dish out delicious French fries, poutine, hamburgers and steaming hot Pogos. For 10 years, illustrators Chantal Bennett and Joel Kimmel have taken road trips around Canada searching for the best chip stands, interviewing the owners and celebrating the colorful stands in drawings and paintings. Their beautiful illustrations capture the eclectic aesthetic of chip stands from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Sadly, many chip stands are disappearing or being replaced with shiny food trucks. This book serves as an archive of Canada's disappearing chip stands that so many people cherish. It of
