What does Atlantic Canada call one of its most iconic ice cream flavours?Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press
To celebrate summer, we asked readers to tell us about the Canadian ice cream spots that make their sunny days complete. We received hundreds of responses from people eager to describe their favourite flavour, go-to local ice cream parlour or beloved made-in-Canada brand.
How well do you know Canada’s iconic flavours and ice cream shops? Put your knowledge to the test and take our quiz.
1What is the name for the popular East-Coast ice cream flavour featuring swirls of banana, grape and bubblegum?
a. Moon Mist
b. Super Kid
c. Halifax Swirl
d. Sunset Swirl
a. Moon Mist. Globe reader Glen Smith from Halifax says Moon Mist is “an irresistible, otherworldly delight that feels like a sweet escape from time itself.’”
2Which peculiar-but-beloved ice cream flavour is commonly – if not only – found in Manitoba?
a. Manitoba Maple
b. Blue Licorice
c. Prairie Swirl
d. Superman
b. Blue Licorice. The flavour is almost impossible to find outside of local ice cream shops in the Prairies. Made from real licorice root, with notes of molasses, vanilla and cream, it’s a rich, unusual and incredibly refreshing option on a hot summer day.
3This animal-themed ice cream is a vanilla scoop swirled with chocolate fudge and peanut butter cups.
a. Squirrel Acorns
b. Raven Eggs
c. Moose Tracks
d. Bear Claw
c. Moose Tracks. Named after, well, you know. The famous Moose Tracks flavour is a staple across Canada.
4Toronto shop Ruru Baked offers this unique ice cream that fuses matcha, earl grey and vanilla.
a. Osaka Fog
b. Kyoto Fog
c. Kobe Fog
d. Tokyo Fog
b. Kyoto Fog. Reader Aisha Sial from Toronto says Ruru Baked’s seasonal menu and culture reflects the diversity of Canada’s biggest city. Other fan favourites include Superbaked (Pandan ice cream with Oreo cookie crumbles, brownie pieces, Skor cookie pieces and a coconut caramel swirl) and Everything Bagel (cream cheese ice cream with savoury garlicky onion brittle).
5La Casa Gelato in East Vancouver is known for its wide array of strange flavours. Which of these ice cream flavours does it offer?
a. Wasabi
b. Aged Balsamic Vinegar
c. Garlic
d. All of the above
d. All of the above. Globe columnist Marsha Lederman says the unusual flavours at this East Van spot are so popular that nobody bats an eye at them anymore.
6Yelo’d Ice Cream in Edmonton offers this unique mix of malt chocolate ice cream, glazed peanuts, ube marshmallows and mini chocolate chips.
a. Filipino Rocky Road
b. Avalanche
c. Purple People Eater
d. The Big Crunch
a. Filipino Rocky Road. Reader Mel Mah from Edmonton says Yelo’d Ice Cream’s options are “nostalgic and there’s something for everyone.”
7Prince Edward Island’s COWS is known for its pun-filled ice cream flavours and merch. Which of these is not a flavour it offers?
a. Nanaimoo Bar
b. Moo York Cheesecake
c. Double Chocowlate
d. Cowconut Cream Pie
c. Double Chocowlate. Reader Nigel Brachi from Edmonton told us about his fond memories visiting COWS on a trip to Charlottetown, going there on the first day of the journey, and coming back on the last.
8What is Canada’s most popular store-bought ice cream brand, according to our readers?
a. Breyers
b. Chapman’s
c. Nestle
d. Häagen-Dazs
b. Chapman’s. With hundreds of responses from Globe readers across the country, it’s safe to say it’s a popular choice in the freezer aisle.
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