Beaver Tails
(no rodents were harmed in the making of this treat)
Some people might be horrified at the idea of eating the tail of a semi-aquatic rodent. But the sweet beaver tails that Canadians feast upon aren’t taken from beavers. Instead, they are big paddles of whole-wheat dough, fried to golden crispness. The final product is often doused in toppings such as cinnamon-sugar, chocolate, whipped cream, and maple butter.
While their name has become shorthand for a big, wheat doughnut, most come from one place: the BeaverTails chain of pastry shops. For the last 40 years, the Ontario-founded company has been slinging beaver tails, or queues de castor, at outlets across Canada. Flavors range from savory (garlic cheese, anyone?) to sweet (apple cinnamon). Fan favorites are the Killalou Sunrise, topped with cinnamon-sugar and lemon, or the Triple Trip, which boasts chocolate hazelnut spread, peanut butter, and Reese’s Pieces. In eastern Canada, they’re often a winter treat, perfect for after skating.
As the tails have slowly spread around the world, from Dubai to Dollywood, their indulgent taste and evocative name has made them an iconic part of Canada’s cuisine.
happy canada day to our sweet neighbors to the north!
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credits: atlas obscura/gastro obscura/taste montreal
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Canada! I love the people, the culture, and the food. My people are from Canada, mostly French, and my husband is Canadian. Thank you for sharing this uniquely Canadian treat.
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here’s to the friendly and kind folks in canada. –
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Eh, ksbeth, you are so right and that they are, friendly and kind! Thank you! Karen 🙂
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“Who knew?” What a cool food! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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exactly! and you are very welcome –
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I should not have read this before breakfast……
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Uh oh..)
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The hardy outdoors folk can gather round and tell beaver tales over their Beaver Tails, Beth. These treats sound like cousins to the Fried Dough that are staples to the State Fair crowd around here. Yum to the sweet of it all.
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Yummm – I think each culture has their version of delicious sweets
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A dam fine treat, I’m sure…
And I am relieved that no rodents were actually harmed…
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Yes, and I’ll bet you are)
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Thanks for the Happy Canada Day shoutout. Beaver tails are delicious.
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Absolutely
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Whew!
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Close call)
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Yay for Canada and for beaver tails.
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yes, to both )
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I bet these don’t get dammed up at the pastry shops. Thank you for the Canada Day tale.
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dammed it they do, or don’t….)
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yum!
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i know!
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Yum! These are new to me:).
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they were to me too )
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Reassured about the Canadian beavers tails. There’s also a pasty called a claw. At first I feared it might be a product of your wolverine state.
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ah yes, the ‘bear claw’ )
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I haven’t had one of these for ages! I forgot how good they looked 🙂 I have to make a gluten-free version….. Wishing you a wonderful start to your week!
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there you go, and you too )
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Big paddles of fried dough dipped in deliciousness? Um, YES.
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perfection.
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NOW, I am hungry! I’d never heard of such a thing.
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the world is full of wonders )
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Such a funny and crazy name!😀
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Yes!
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Delish!
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yes!
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I want to visit Canada.. now even more
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certainly a tipping point )
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yummy! I want that tripple one with chocolate, peanut butter and mmmm soooo good!
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So good!
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Reminds me a bit of what I’ve always called bear claws.
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Yes, that’s the closest thing that I know-
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