11 Sweet & Savoury Specials To Celebrate Canada Day In Vancouver

Canada Day long weekend is here, and Vancouver’s food scene is serving up festive flavours that include red-and-white treats, maple-infused classics, and multicultural nods. Whether you’re in the mood for a nostalgic dessert or an elevated brunch cocktail, these limited-time offerings will have you waving your flag with fork in hand. —Maddie Clerides

Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim – Canada Day Brunch Cocktails

If you’re brunching this Canada Day, make it a spirited one at Botanist. Their cocktail menu is serving serious national pride, starting with the Nanaimo Bar Milk Punch – a decadent nod to the iconic West Coast treat, made with Canadian whisky, coconut, clarified chocolate custard, and graham cracker. For something a little lighter, sip on the BC Sweetheart, a sparkling blend of BC cherries, lemon juice, and Copperpenny Gin. Sophisticated and proudly Canadian, these sips are the ultimate way to raise a glass to Canada!

Desi Lounge – Desi High Tea

A beautiful marriage of cultures, Desi Lounge’s Canada Day Tea blends traditional high tea charm with bold Indian flavours. Think Cajun Chicken Tikka Sandwiches, Maple Walnut Scones, Tandoori Prawn Salad, Mango Cake, and beverages like Indian Masala Chai or Madras Filter Coffee. It’s a beautiful (and delicious) reflection of the cultural mosaic that makes Canada—and Vancouver—so unique.

Fufú Café – BC Strawberry Cheesecake Soufflé Pancake

Known for their sky-high stacks, Fufú Café is dishing out a red-and-white beauty for Canada Day: cream cheese whipped cream, fresh BC strawberries, house-made strawberry sauce, graham cookie crumbles, and a scoop of Rocky Point Ice Cream on top of their iconic soufflé pancakes. Not only is this lavish dessert red and white, but it features local ingredients.

Grounds for Coffee – Cinnamon Maple Bun

This super-famous cinnamon bun bakery is known to do fun twists on their iconic buns for holidays, and Canada Day is no exception. For the long weekend, their signature bun will be drizzled with sweet Canadian maple glaze. These would be perfect to bring to a Canada Day party or enjoy for a long-weekend breakfast treat.

Tim Hortons – Canada Celebration Donut

A Canada Day tradition in its own right, Tim Hortons is once again sweetening the holiday with a festive donut that delivers a little extra pop. The Canada Celebration Donut is topped with red-and-white sprinkles and fizzy candy clusters that burst in your mouth—like fireworks, but edible. Whether you’re grabbing one on your way to the parade or picking up a dozen to share at the picnic, no long weekend is truly complete without a Timmies pit stop.

Notch 8 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – Canadian Classics

Celebrate Canada Day with pure indulgence at Notch 8. The restaurant inside Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has created an incredible menu for the holiday, where a trio of gourmet poutines steals the show—think braised beef with cheese curds, chowder loaded with prawns and scallops, and a vegetarian butter masala version with paneer. Wash it all down with their over-the-top Caesars: one garnished with a Canadian beef slider, the other served alongside half a dozen oysters. This is Canadian comfort food, turned all the way up.

Purdy’s Chocolatier – Canada Day Collection

A true Canadian classic since 1907, Purdy’s is celebrating our nation’s birthday the sweetest way they know how: with chocolate. Their limited-edition Canada Day Collection features maple-infused favourites, red-and-white themed truffles, and festive gift boxes that are as patriotic as they are delicious. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or just treating yourself (no shame in hoarding the boxes!), these handcrafted treats are made right here in Vancouver using sustainable cocoa.

Nemesis Coffee – Maple Hojicha Latte

The Maple Hojicha Latte blends roasted green tea with silky maple syrup for a comforting, not-too-sweet sip. What’s Hojicha you ask? It’s a Japanese green tea roasted in porcelain over charcoal. It’s sweet, it’s nutty and smoky. Mix that in with a little almond and maple syrup, and it’s the perfect way to start your Canada Day!

Cardero’s – Strawberry Iced Pie

Celebrate Canada Day seaside at Cardero’s, one of Vancouver’s most beloved waterfront dining spots. This year, they’re marking the occasion with a seasonal Strawberry Iced Pie—a chilled, berry-forward dessert that’s as refreshing as it is photogenic. Topped with ripe strawberries and served with that signature Coal Harbour backdrop, it’s the perfect sweet finish to a long weekend lunch or dinner on the patio. Light, classic, and totally Instagrammable.

Innocent Ice Cream – Canadian Ice Cream Sandwich

Vegan and gluten-free doesn’t need to mean boring! This adorable shop is serving up a Canadian twist one of their classic ice cream sandwiches, aptly named “The Canadian”. The special features two oatmeal cookies with maple walnut ice cream in the middle.

WA-Bagel – Red Bean & Cream Cheese Bagel

A red and white twist on comfort food: this version of WA-Bagel’s signature chewy bagel is filled with creamy, tangy cheese and subtly sweet Japanese red bean paste. A unique and satisfying grab-and-go treat.