Beavertails

Uniquely Canadian Our manifesto So nice to see you in our neck of the woods. Maybe you’re enjoying a sunny leisurely afternoon or touring with your favourite people, but only one thing matters now. You’re here.

And that means you've just turned this moment into a lifelong memory. Our team is happiest when we’re at your favorite destinations, serving up hand-crafted pastries, poutines, refreshing beverages, and more.

Because a moment shared with your loved ones is the perfect way to top off an already great day. So, whether you're strolling through an amusement park, hitting the slopes, or exploring a historic town, look to your left, look to your right—give everyone that “I’m-getting-BeaverTails®” smile.

Because happy just got a little happier. Authentic Happy Memories Canadian Heritage Polite A Step in Time 1978 Where it all started Grant and Pam Hooker serve Grant’s grandmother’s handcrafted “BeaverTails” pastries to the public for the first time at the Killaloe Craft and Community Fair in Ontario’s Ottawa Valley—marking the start of a delicious Canadian tradition.

1980 Rolling into the Big Leagues Grant takes a big leap and builds the very first BeaverTails "store" — a cozy 15’ x 15’ wooden booth in the heart of Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market. Small but mighty, this little booth quickly becomes a local favourite, serving up warm, handcrafted pastries with a side of Canadian charm.

Decades later, it’s still there — still tiny, still busy, and still making BeaverTails pastries like the day it opened. 1981 Hitting the Ice Grant and Pam roll out the very first BeaverTails operation on Ottawa’s iconic Rideau Canal Skateway.

What starts as a single stand on the frozen canal quickly becomes a full-blown winter tradition. Within just three years, four pastry huts are serving skaters along the 7. 8 km stretch — with up to 350 energetic crew members bundling up and braving the cold to spread warmth, smiles, and sweet treats all season long.

1988 A Sweet Leap into Montreal Gr...