10 all-Canadian dishes to eat on Canada Day in Toronto

Oh Canada cake from Nadege

 

A birthday cake fit for our country on its 151st! Consider this sweet treat as the perfect ending to a day of backyard barbecuing, beer drinking, and firework-watching.

Address: 780 Queen Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-203-2009

Address: 1099 Yonge Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-968-2011

Address: The PATH, Richmond Adelaide Centre, Toronto
Phone:  416-350-2014

Address: Yorkdale Mall, 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-789-2016

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The Hogtown Sandwich from Rashers

Peameal bacon on a bun is Toronto’s signature sandwich and no one does it better than this all-bacon eatery. Have it stacked high and dressed to order with egg and cheese, or simply house-made ale mustard.

Address: 948 Queen Street East, Toronto
Phone: 416-710-8220

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Birthday Beavertails from Beavertails

Beavertails is ready to party with these limited eh-dition birthday-themed pastries on the menu all summer long.

Address: 45 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Phone: 416-360-8245

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Strawberry vanilla soft serve from Butter Baker

This red and white soft serve ice cream swirl, flavoured like strawberry and vanilla, is a pretty and patriotic treat available this long weekend.

Address: 120 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-971-8686

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Nanaimo Cups from Bake Shoppe

The sweet shop on College has made nostalgic treats its niche. These single-serving Nanaimo bars are perfect for people who can’t trust themselves not to eat the whole tray.

Address: 859 College Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-916-2253

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Canada Cupcakes from Dlish

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these festive cupcakes topped with a maple leaf.

Address: 833 Queen Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-925-3535

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The Canadiana from Shamrock Burgers

Canada on a bun! This burger will satisfy multiple cravings at once. It starts with a beef patty and then gets layered up with BBQ pulled pork, peameal bacon, bacon bacon, caramelized, AND poutine.

Address: 6109 Kingston Road, Scarborough
Phone: 416-282-0121

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Canada Day doughnuts from Tim Hortons

 

The iconic, Canadian-born coffee chain has launched this Canada Day doughnut in advance of Canada’s 151st birthday. And, it actually looks pretty good.

Address: Locations across Canada

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Poutine from Nom Nom Nom Poutine

Indulging on Canada Day would not be complete without this iconic Canadian comfort food comprising fries, curds, and gravy.

Address:  707 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Phone: 647-636-0707

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Caesar cocktails at a restaurant across Toronto

Considered as Canada’s national cocktail, there’s no shortage of excellent Caesar cocktails to be had in Toronto. Check out our round-up featuring some of the best takes on Caesar cocktails in Toronto.

Address:  Restaurants, bars, brunch places, and patios everywhere.