Carb lovers rejoice: Halton now has 3 BeaverTails shops

Montreal-based BeaverTails continues to expand, with the recent opening of six new franchises in southern Ontario.

Two shops have opened in Mississauga, along with another in Kitchener-Waterloo. Milton and Halton Hills both have a BeaverTails, and the Burlington franchise opened at Walker's Line and Dundas Street in November 2022. According to a company spokesperson, a customer appreciation event is planned for the local store later this summer.

Launched at the Killaloe Craft and Community Fair in 1978, BeaverTails began its strategy of opening "community’" shops – new locations principally in suburban retail plazas – in early 2020. Now, it is making the BeaverTails experience more accessible to people in residential neighbourhoods – including the sale of Brownie Pies and Beaver Bites® – delicious ‘take-away’ items intended to be shared at home at a later time.

“Building on 45 of years of history, we work hard to keep the BeaverTails brand relevant and appealing to our customers,” says Pino Di Ioia, CEO of BeaverTails, in a company press release. “Most recently, our ‘community’ shop approach is intended to bring the BeaverTails magic to where our customers live, work and shop.”

BeaverTails "destination" shops, including Grouse Mountain, Banff Avenue, Toronto Waterfront, Mont Tremblant and Cavendish Beach, represent the company’s heritage and remain central to its brand. The experience of enjoying BeaverTails treats is often associated with a vacation or an outdoor activity.

“The western GTA and Kitchener-Waterloo are some of the most dynamic regions in Canada," said Di Ioia. "They are fast-growing and prosperous but retain their identities and charm. Expanding our presence within this thriving region was an obvious strategic decision and we are proud to be a part of these vibrant communities.”

Today, there are 196 BeaverTail shops in four countries.