Canada Day, celebrated annually on July 1, marks the anniversary of the formation of the nation in 1867, when the British North America Act united the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into one Dominion.
A national holiday filled with patriotic pride, Canada Day is a time for communities to come together and honour the country’s history, diverse culture and achievements. Cities across Canada host parades, concerts, citizenship ceremonies and fireworks displays, with the largest celebrations taking place in the capital, Ottawa.
Red and white dominate the festivities, with many Canadians wearing maple leaf-themed apparel and waving flags. Traditional foods like poutine, butter tarts and barbequed favourites are often enjoyed with family and friends.
From urban centres to rural towns, the day is filled with music, dancing and a deep appreciation for Canadian identity, making today a meaningful and joyful occasion for all Canadians.
Canada Day is about celebrating the people who make the nation special including the 13,300 maple syrup producers who create the pure maple syrup that we all know and love.
The pure maple syrup production is built on a sustainable approach with every bottle reflecting generations of family tradition, care for the environment and pride in producing a natural sweetener.
Here are three mapletastic recipes to get your Canada on:
One of Canada’s most traditional dishes is bagels, so why not celebrate the day with these maple-glazed salmon and pickled cucumber bagels?
These make for a delicious brunch featuring smooth cream cheese, juicy tomatoes, and maple-glazed salmon bringing a combination of sweet and savoury to the classic Canadian dish.
Another national classic is this maple custard tart created by restauranteur, Morgan Hipworth, best served warm and creamy.
Celebrate Canada Day with this indulgent dessert that replaces refined sugar with Canada’s hero, maple syrup, mixed with silky custard and encased in puff pastry dusted with maple cinnamon sugar.
Let the pure maple syrup do all the talking with this easy and simple vegan pancakes recipe.
Made with only a handful of ingredients, these light and fluffy pancakes made with chickpea flour, pure maple syrup and your choice of oat or almond milk are a perfect way to commemorate Canada Day.
Pair these pancakes with fresh berries and of course, douse in pure maple syrup.
