30+ Canada Day Recipes | Maple + Mango (2024)

What are some signature Canadian dishes?

Canada is a huge country with many iconic dishes varying by region. Some popular Canadian dishes include: poutine, Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, bannock, tourtiere, Montreal smoked meat, Caesar co*cktail, peameal bacon sandwiches (aka Canadian bacon), Saskatoon berry pie, Halifax donair, maple taffy (or anything maple syrup!) and so much more!

What do Canadians eat on Canada Day?

It varies from person to person! Many people fire up the grill for a Canada Day BBQ or head out on a picnic. Some like to include some fun red and white themed foods or maple leaf shaped foods on their menu. Other people like to serve up some classic Canadian dishes.

Breakfast and Brunch

Looking to start the festivities early? Here are a few breakfast and brunch ideas ranging from healthy to indulgent.

• Canada Day Fruit Kabobs: These fun and festive fruit kabobs by Frugal Mom Eh! are a great way to serve your fruit in the morning on Canada Day. These could also be served as a healthy dessert option.
• Strawberry Overnight Oats: Prep these the night before for an easy and healthy breakfast option.
• Strawberries and Cream Waffles: Serve these sweet German waffles with some fresh strawberries and whipped cream to add some red and white fun!

Drinks: Cheers to Canada Day!

You can’t celebrate Canada Day without a cold drink in hand! Here are some refreshing and naturally red drink ideas!

• Strawberry Frosé: A delicious frozen co*cktail that is naturally a beautiful red colour. Use a Canadian rosé to celebrate some of the amazing Canadian wineries.
• Healthy Strawberry Slushie: The kids will love this refreshing drink (and the adults too!).
• Strawberry Mojito Mocktail: A fun mocktail option to add to the menu!
• Ultimate Caesar co*cktail: Let’s not forget the Canadian classic – a Caesar co*cktail! This recipe by Girl Heart Food will walk you through how to make one.

Starters

Here are a few delicious starters to add to your Canada Day menu! A red and white themed appetizer and salad as well as three traditional Canadian soups.

• Strawberry Bruschetta by Chef Savvy
• The Perfect Simple Tomato Salad by My Kitchen Love
• Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder by Bacon Is Magic
• Quebecois Pea Soup by Carmy
• Maritime Hodge Podge by Bacon Is Magic

Mains

Here are a few main dish ideas including four delicious options to throw on the grill besides those burgers and hot dogs. And let’s not forget a famous Canadian dish – Poutine! Some may argue that it is a side dish but I am willing to bet that most Canadians have also happily consumed it as a main dish as well!

• Grilled Tandoori Chicken Kebabs by Maple + Mango
• The Best Marinated Grilled Steaks by Maple + Mango
• Cedar Plank Salmon by Once Upon A Chef
• Authentic Canadian Poutine Recipe by Seasons & Suppers
• Grilled Brats by Maple + Mango

Canada Day Desserts

Every celebration needs dessert and Canada Day is no exception! I have found lots of options for you to choose from! Everything from delicious red and white desserts to signature Canadian desserts.

• Maple Custard With Strawberry Compote by Maple + Mango
• Mini Strawberry Shortcakes by Quiche My Grits
• Easy Strawberry Cake Roll by Delicious On A Dime
• Canada Day Raspberry Cheesecake Shots by In The Kitch

• Strawberry Coconut Crisp by Maple + Mango
• Raspberry Tartlets by It’s Not Complicated Recipes
• Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars by Homemade In The Kitchen
• Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes by On My Kids Plate
• Spaghetti Ice Cream by Maple + Mango

• Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies by Cookie Dough Diaries
• Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies by Little Sweet Baker

• Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles by Maple + Mango
• Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Homemade In The Kitchen
• Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars by Vegan Huggs
• Raspberry Coconut Popsicles by Love In My Oven

• Nanaimo Bars by Chocolates & Chai
• Canadian Butter Tarts by Little Sweet Baker
• Quebecois Maple Pudding by Food Nouveau
• Maple Syrup Cheesecake by Simply Stacie (not a classic dish but features classic Canadian flavours and if there was a Canadian cheesecake…this would be it!)

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