McDonald's Canada launches limited-time McFlurry flavors
This summer, McDonald's Canada is inviting people across the country to dive into a celebration filled with new flavors, art, and Canadian spirit. 'The McFlurry is more than a dessert; it's a testament to the Canadian spirit of innovation and a source of national pride,' said Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada Franchisee and inventor of the McFlurry.
While the McFlurry might have captured hearts globally, its roots remain planted in Atlantic Canada. As we mark this significant milestone, McDonald's Canada invites guests to celebrate the innovation and community spirit that the McFlurry embodies by picking up a McFlurry this summer and enjoying a sweet bite of unique Canadian history. 'Creating the McFlurry was about sharing joy,' McLellan reflects. 'Seeing it embraced around the world is a dream.'
Taste the Celebration: New Menu Lineup
Celebrate the McFlurry all summer long with limited-time flavors that promise an explosion of taste. Canadians can mark this milestone with the Birthday Cake McFlurry – made with creamy vanilla soft serve, confetti cookie dough, and a splash of birthday cake syrup. They can also indulge in the luscious Cheesecake McFlurry, with four flavor toppings to choose from, including: Strawberry, Fudge, Caramel, and Oreo.
Art Meets Dessert: East Coast Originality in Action
To pay homage to the birthplace of the McFlurry, McDonald's Canada is launching its 'An East Coast Original' campaign to celebrate where it all began. As part of this tribute, seven talented artists across the East Coast were commissioned to craft and produce original McFlurry-inspired artworks in each of their unique mediums to bring this campaign to life. These pieces will highlight the dynamic culture and vibrant spirit of Atlantic Canada, instill pride, and showcase local originality, in recognition of the McFlurry 30th anniversary.
McFlurry Fast Facts
The McFlurry was first created on June 7th, 1995, in Bathurst, New Brunswick, by Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada franchisee. It was named McFlurry because a flurry felt like a cool, crisp, catch-a-snowflake-on-your-tongue moment of delightful possibility that engaged the senses and lifted people's moods.
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