Get caught up in the excitement and energy of Canada Day celebrations today as this North American country becomes awash with red and white flags, parades and delicious food.
Canada’s National Holiday celebrates the formation of a Dominion of British North American colonies as approved by the British Parliament on July 1, 1867, consisting of the territories of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The act divided Canada into the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and also included provisions for other colonies and territories to join in the future, leading to the country it is today.
Each year in Canada, deep in the forests of Quebec, a remarkable natural event takes place as the sap stored in maple trees begins to thaw.
As Winter rolls into Spring, the sugary sap is pushed out to the trunks and branches, where it can be extracted (or tapped) ready for making into maple syrup.
Across Quebec, thousands of producers collect the sap and boil the liquid to make pure maple syrup – a completely natural sweetener that doesn’t feature any additives.
Maple from Canada Australia is the official Aussie brand for Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (QMSP) – an organisation representing more than 13,300 producers who supply around 72% of the world’s maple syrup.
With its unique taste and versatile range of uses, pure Canadian maple syrup brings the flavour of the Great White North to the Southern Hemisphere.
Try these two recipes with maple syrup at the core in celebration of all things Canadian, plus there’s also a cheeky cocktail recipe for a sneaky tipple:
For a traditional Canadian warming dish, tuck into this Québec Maple Pork Pie. This is an easy one-pan filling and is the perfect Winter warmer.
Lobster in a bun is another Canadian favourite, made even more delicious with a splash of pure Canadian maple syrup goodness. Give these lobster rolls with maple, finger lime and sriracha mayo a go for a delicious lunch that is perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
For a Canadian tipple, Maple to Montreal is a fizzy cocktail that combines maple, rum, Prosecco, orange zest and lime for a refreshing and delicious drink.
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