True North: Canada Day Recipes

Canada Day, celebrated every July 1st, is the time to gather around the table and cook something truly Canadian. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, a neighborhood potluck, or just want to stay in for this occasion, this collection of Canada Day recipes has everything you need to celebrate in style.

At the heart of any great Canadian feast are a few non-negotiable staples. Of course, we have poutine, which consists of crispy fries smothered in rich gravy and piled high with squeaky cheese curds. Poutine is arguably the country’s most beloved comfort food, and you’ll find four variations: a proper classic, a bold Indian-fusion Aloo Keema poutine, a bacon and mushroom version, and a zesty Mexican-fusion take. Next are BeaverTails, the iconic fried dough pastries that have been warming Canadian hands at fairs and festivals from coast to coast for decades. Rounding out the spread is a traditional Québécois tourtière, the savory meat pie that belongs on every Canadian holiday table. While they’re usually served for Christmas, there’s no rules to have them now! To round everything out, we’ve got the iconic Tim Horton’s French Vanilla or the Farmer’s Wrap if you want to kick off Canada with a staple homemade breakfast combo without leaving the house!

From coast to coast, these are the Canada Day recipes that make July 1st taste like home.