The Sweetest Day of Summer: Ice Cream Spots to Scoop Out This National Ice Cream Day

Mark your calendars, ice cream lovers - National Ice Cream Day (July 21) is just around the corner! Whether you’re in Ontario, Quebec or New Brunswick, we’ve curated a vibrant selection of shops (who we’re proud to call Moneris merchants) that you can visit this summer.

Here's the scoop on some of the top spots:

La Diperie

Founded in Montreal in 2013, La Diperie has 76 locations all over Canada. La Diperie is known for its unique and artistic approach to soft serve ice cream. They focus on fresh, local ingredients and offer seasonal flavours. From roasted fig and mascarpone to earl grey tea, La Diperie has an interesting selection of flavours alongside some classic favourites. The popular ice cream spot also offers a variety of homemade waffle cones and unique toppings to personalize your creation. A big part of the La Diperie experience is their dipping. Their delicious coatings, like Belgian chocolate, is a must try.

Ed & Rosie's Ice Cream

Feeling overwhelmed with too many options? No problem! Ed & Rosie's Ice Cream in Rockwood, Ontario offers flights of mini scoops. You can sample a few of their unique flavours before committing to a full cone or cup. What makes them so cool? They have pup cones for your furry friendswith no added sugar. Head out there with your friends and family, and even your pooches.

Ritchies Ice Cream and BBQ

Ritchies Ice Cream and BBQ isn't your typical ice cream shop. It's a hidden gem located in Norwich, Ontario that offers a delightful combination – delicious BBQ and refreshing ice cream under one roof. Enjoy a pulled pork sandwich or juicy ribs, then cool down with a classic chocolate or a scoop of their interesting flavours like Cherry Cheesecake, Maple Walnut, Bear Claw and more.

This is just a taste of the incredible ice cream options you can check out this National Ice Cream Day (or any day, really!). Have a local favourite in Canada? Mention them on social media on Moneris’s National Ice Cream Day post so we can show them some love!

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Niyati Budhiraja

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Niyati Budhiraja is a word nerd who turns tricky business talk into fun, simple and genuinely helpful content. She writes features on inspiring Canadian businesses, crafts easy-to-follow guides and shares smart tips to help small businesses feel confident and supported. When she’s not writing or dreaming up her next blog idea, you’ll likely find her hunting down the city’s best hot chocolate.