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A&W’s Beloved Root Beer Float Is Back Just In Time for Summer

June 23, 2026

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Some summer traditions never go out of style. Road trips with the windows down, evenings spent chasing sunsets—and, for many Canadians, an ice-cold A&W Root Beer Float.

Now, after a much-anticipated hiatus, the iconic Canadian treat has officially returned for a limited time.

The beloved float combines A&W’s signature Root Beer—known for its creamy finish, bold flavour and hint of spice—with velvety vanilla ice cream for the ultimate nostalgic sip. It’s the kind of simple pleasure that instantly transports you back to family outings, summer vacations and carefree afternoons spent lingering over a frosty mug.

According to A&W Canada, the Root Beer Float remained one of the brand’s most-requested menu items even after it disappeared, earning cult-favourite status among fans who never stopped asking for its return.

Available now for a limited time at participating locations across Canada, the comeback couldn’t be better timed. After all, few things say summer quite like ice cream, Root Beer, and a little bit of nostalgia in a frosty mug. —Noa Nichol

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