Kate Winslet raves about Vancouver, Honey's Doughnuts

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet was at the Toronto International Film Festival to talk about her latest film, but her mind was definitely back in B.C.

"I pine for Honey's Doughnuts in Deep Cove,"shesaid.

The little bakery in North Vancouver has quite the following, especially among the many celebrities who stay in the area while filming.

The owners were taken by surprise by Winslet'sbacking.

"We didn't expect an endorsement like that, but she's such a nice person," saidAshakSaferali, who has been running Honey's in Deep Cove for 22 years along with his wife,Ashifa.

Saferalisaid Winsletcamein a few times with her familyand tried a variety of items.

Other stars like Jennifer Lopez, BenAffleck, Jennifer Garner andRyan Goslinghave also dropped in, butSaferalisays Honey's tries not to make a big deal about it.

"We want to respect their privacy because they'reconstantlybombarded by people. So we want to give them their breathing space," he said.

Instead, they rely on word of mouth and the tastiness of the "grandma's baking" style.

WatchWinsletraves about doughnuts

Vancouver MayorGregorRobertson said the Titanic actress wouldbe welcome back anytime.

Winslet was in Vancouver to filmThe Mountain Between Us, also starring Idris Elba. Ittells the story of two people, includingWinslet,who are forced to survive in amountainous terrain after a plane crash.

She was full of praise for the city and Canadians.

"I love Vancouver. I was so happy to be there and so sad to leave," she said.

"Canadians are incredible people, the warmth and the sense of humour ... and the nature its incredible, wild, wonderful nature."

The Winsletdoughnut?

But what about a delicious baked good named after the actress?

Saferaliis definitely game.

"That would be so cool. If she approved, yeah, for sure," he said.