Canada Day BBQ Menu Ideas
Looking for recipe ideas for Canada Day? These Canada Day BBQ Menu Ideas include ideas for main dishes, sides, desserts and more. Happy Canada Day, eh!
Since it’s almost time to celebrate Canada Day, I thought it would be timely to post some yummy Canada Day BBQ Menu Ideas so you can put together your dinner plans. These are the kinds of dishes you hope to see when you walk up to the buffet table! Then, once you’ve got your Canada Day menu planned, there’s nothing left to do but put out a bag of ketchup chips to enjoy with all these tasty summer recipes!
First, the Classics:
If you want to keep it simple for your Canada Day party, serve up the classics.
keep it simple
Classic Barbecue Fare
You can keep Canada Day parties easy with simple, classic bbq foods too! You don’t need to make everything from scratch, store bought and pre-made are just fine! Everyone loves hot dogs, smokies, burgers, corn on the cob, chips + dip (must have All Dressed Chips or Ketchup Chips!), CHEEZIES, watermelon, pasta salads, potato salad, pre-made Nanaimo bars, s’mores, store-bought butter tarts and of course loads of summer fruit!
Main Dishes:
Aside from the classic barbecue favourites like hot dogs and burgers, here are a few more ideas for the grill!
so flavourful
Lumberjack Turkey Burgers
These All Dressed Lumberjack Turkey Burgers are perfect for your next barbecue! A tender turkey (or beef) burger dressed with beer braised onions, cheddar cheese, bacon and a maple BBQ aioli. How Canadian.
My go-to recipe
Best Ever Burgers
This is my go-to recipe for hamburgers. It’s an easy, reliable and delicious burger recipe that everyone loves. Serve it with all the classic toppings: cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and all the classic condiments.
easy + delicious
Lemon Maple Salmon
This Lemon Maple Salmon is ready in less than one hour. This versatile recipe can be made on a sheet pan, or in foil on the barbecue. What’s more Canadian than BC Salmon and maple syrup?!
a bbq favourite!
Veggie + Sausage Kebabs
If you’re looking for a meal idea that just screams SUMMER barbecue, then these Veggie and Sausage Shish Kabobs are it! Make them with your favourite vegetables and sausage for a dinner that everyone will love. These would be great for a Canada Day party because you can make a lot if you want!
so tender!
The BEST Ribs
Ribs are always a great option for a Canada Day barbecue! And this really is the BEST Ribs recipe everrrrr! They’re made with a homemade 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Spice Rub, slow baked for a few hours, then touched up on the grill. The result is THE most flavourful and tender ribs ever.
Side Dishes:
Don’t forget the side dishes! (they’re the best part!)
a trending recipe!
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This Bruschetta Pasta Salad is a perfect summer side dish, and always a favourite at barbecues. Loaded with tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese and noodles this salad is a must make dish! And it’s red and white making it great for a Canada Day bbq!
a classic!
Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad
Is it even a Canadian barbecue without a macaroni salad?! This Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad is the perfect summer pasta salad. It’s loaded with peppers, celery, onions, chunks of cheddar cheese and elbow noodles, all covered in a tangy sour cream dressing. Simple, quick and so delicious!
easy + so good
Italian Chopped Salad
If you love a classic Italian sub or Italian Grinder Sandwich, then you’ll definitely love this Easy Italian Chopped Pasta Salad! This is a great salad that can be made ahead of time and brought to Canada Day barbecues, picnics and potlucks!
fresh + tasty
Easy Tomato Burrata Salad
This super delicious Easy Tomato Burrata Salad is a great recipe for summer! It’s kind of like a Caprese Salad, but with extra creaminess from using Burrata cheese. Also, it fits the red and white Canada Day theme with the tomatoes and cheese!
everyone loves maple!
Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
This Green Salad with Maple Vinaigrette is SO good. It’s amazing with tender greens, nuts, goat cheese and fresh mango (or strawberries for a red and white Canada Day theme). Pairs perfectly with roasted salmon!
a bbq must have!
Classic Potato Salad
This Classic Potato Salad always makes an appearance at our summer barbecues. It’s the kind of potato salad that tastes just like what Grandma use to make. It’s creamy, and so flavourful.
a canadian favourite!
Potato Wedges for Poutine!
Make a batch of these Air Fryer Potato Wedges and serve them with gravy and cheese curds for a fun and delicious take on classic Canadian poutine! Yum.
Desserts:
a twist on a classic
Maple Leaf S’mores
Up your s’more game and make these Canada inspired Maple Leaf Cookie S’mores at your next campfire! Fun and delicious.
so easy
Canada Day Ice Cream Sandwiches
These Canada Day Ice Cream Sandwiches are a simple and fun dessert idea for your holiday celebrations! Just 2 ingredients: pre-made ice cream sandwiches and read and white maple leaf sprinkles. These can be made ahead of time.
so fun!
Maple Leaf Shaped Watermelon
For your Canada Day Party, make these Maple Leaf Shaped Watermelon pieces! Such a simple and fun way to serve this refreshing summer treat.
everyone loves these!
Timbit Dessert Kebabs
What dessert is more Canadian than a Timbit (well maybe Butter Tarts, but anyway…)? These 5-minute Canada Day Dessert Kebabs are made with just 2 ingredients: Timbits and strawberries. Ridiculously easy.
easier than butter Tarts!
Butter Tart Slice
Butter Tarts are a classic Canadian dessert! This Butter Tart Slice has all the deliciousness of a Butter Tart, but without all the fuss. Delicious gooey, sweet and buttery layer over a shortbread cookie crust. Or try these Saskatoon Berry Butter Tarts…so Canadian!
a classic canadian flavour
Maple Cream Tarts
These Maple Cream Tarts are a delicious dessert! With a creamy vanilla maple pastry cream made with Quebec maple syrup, on a buttery and tender shortbread crust. So much yum…and so Canadian.The maple flavour is light and just right. Add red berries to make them festive for Canada Day.
Drink:
a canada day must-have!
Classic Canadian Caesar
The Classic Canadian Caesar is one of Canada’s most loved drinks! Made with Clamato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and a blend of delicious spices. This Caesar is like a meal when it’s garnished with celery sticks, pepperoni sticks, pickles and a wedge of lime! So good.
More Summer Sips!
I hope you found some tasty Canada Day BBQ Menu ideas for your own Canada Day party! Happy Canada Day, eh!
