Canadians typically eat a Thanksgiving meal that features a roast turkey centerpiece accompanied by sides such as gravy, stuffing (often flavored with summer savory), mashed potatoes, squash, carrots, and various salads like wheat or broccoli salad. Cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are common dessert choices. Regional and cultural variations also influence the menu; for example, in Newfoundland, Jigg's dinner (a salt meat stew) and scalloped potatoes are popular, while Indigenous Canadians might include bannock, and Ukrainian Canadians may serve perogies and cabbage rolls. Desserts can vary, with apple pie or apple crisp favored in some regions, and butter tarts or Nanaimo bars enjoyed in others. Overall, the Canadian Thanksgiving meal reflects a blend of traditional harvest foods and diverse cultural influences from the country's immigrant population.
