A look back at how BeaverTails turned into one of Canada's most recognisable food exports since its 1980 debut in Ottawa's Byward Market kicks off a wider question: what actually is the best Canadian sweet treat? The seven-ten-ten call-in pulls in votes for Saskatoon berry pie, Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, Smarties and coffee crisp, with no clear winner in sight.

Maple fudge and Canadian-bean iced coffee both make late pushes for honorary status, proving the definition of a Canadian treat is looser than expected. It's a fast-moving, opinionated round of nostalgia and dessert rankings built entirely from listener texts.

Topics: BeaverTails, Nanaimo bar, Saskatoon berry pie, Canadian dessert, coffee crisp

Originally aired on 2026-07-23

A look back at how BeaverTails turned into one of Canada's most recognisable food exports since its 1980 debut in Ottawa's Byward Market kicks off a wider question: what actually is the best Canadian sweet treat? The seven-ten-ten call-in pulls in votes for Saskatoon berry pie, Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, Smarties and coffee crisp, with no clear winner in sight.
Maple fudge and Canadian-bean iced coffee both make late pushes for honorary status, proving the definition of a Canadian treat is looser than expected. It's a fast-moving, opinionated round of nostalgia and dessert rankings built entirely from listener texts.
Topics: BeaverTails, Nanaimo bar, Saskatoon berry pie, Canadian dessert, coffee crisp
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-23

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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