The Best Canada Day Party Essentials [DIY, Kids Crafts and Recipes]

Look no further! We have the The Best Canada Day Party Essentials for your Canada Day celebrations. From DIY decorations to kids crafts to tasty recipes, this is a list you’ll want to save. So, whether you’re hanging out by the pool, having a BBQ with friends and family or heading out to celebrate in town, there is something here for all celebrations this July 1st. What will you make this Canada Day?

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Let’s start with The Best Canada Day Party Essentials DIY ideas!

• Fun and easy these Canada Day painted rocks make a great addition to your dinner table or home. Great DIY for kids and adults alike. Canada Day Painted Rocks by Sustain My Craft Habit
• This Canada Day craft is so easy to make, you really can’t pass it up. Not only is this craft simple, but you only need paper and tape to make it and it will look great hanging on the patio, living room or above the table! Easy DIY Canada Day Paper Garland by Champagne & Sugarplums
• If you have a cottage or are going to a cottage this Canada Day, we have just the craft for you! These awesome Animals of Canada Coasters are the best addition to cottages since the boat shaped bookshelf. Animals of Canada Coasters with Free Template by Champagne & Sugarplums
• Decorate your home with this beautiful DIY driftwood decor. DIY Maples Leaf Decor with Driftwood by Sustain My Craft Habit

Don’t forget the kids!

• This super Fun Canada Day Rocket Windsock Kids Craft is easy to make and twice as fun to play with. Kids of all ages will be able to make this craft, from preschool to school aged. Fun Canada Day Rocket Windsock for Kids to Make by Champagne & Sugarplums

Finally, The Best Canada Day Party Essentials RECIPES!

• These delicious single serving cheesecake shots are perfect for all Canada Day celebrations! Canada Day Raspberry Cheesecake Shots by In the Kitch
• With perfect consistency: crackly on top and and dense in the middle, these Red Velvet Brownies are a cute and easy dessert for your Canada Day bbq! Red Velvet Brownies by Everyday Gifter.
• Perfectly red and white! An easy and delicious dessert for a Canada Day celebration! Easy Strawberry Desserts – Greek Yogurt by Cooking Journey Blog.
• Flaky puff pastry, diplomat creme and fresh strawberries. Do we need to say more? Strawberry Mille Feuille by Cooking Gorgeous

Delicious red and white desserts!

• Who doesn’t love a festive cupcake? You know we do (Campfire Cupcakes). Nothing finishes a fun holiday like cupcakes and fireworks, making these cupcakes a celebration in themselves!  Festive Canada Day Cupcakes by Ottawa Mommy Club
• A Scottish recipe that looks Canadian! Whisky-spiked raspberries layered with whipped cream, a red and white delight. Be sure to keep this dessert for adults only! Cranachan Trifle by Scotch and Scones https://www.scotchandscones.com/cranachan-trifle/
• Red and treat of White Chocolate Canada Day Brownies for a perfect July 1st delicacy! White Chocolate Canada Day Brownies by Champagne and Sugarplums
• A unique cake that is perfect to have during, or before the fireworks this year! This recipe requires three kinds of milk, matched with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Take a look! Canada Day Three Milk Cake with Strawberries by In The Kitch

• A Canadian recipe, these butter tarts are sure to have the family wanting more and they look as amazing as they taste! Butter Tarts by Platter Talk
• These yummy Maple Leaf cookies will delight family and friends! Use fresh strawberry and confectioner’s sugar to give these cookies the red and white touch. Canada Day Maple Leaf Sandwich Cookies Recipe by Ottawa Mommy Club
• A twist on the Canadian Nanaimo bars! These Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars are great after a festive bbq this Canada Day. You might want to double the batch! Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars by She’s Not Cookin’
• If you want a delicious treat this Canada Day, these buttery shortbread Pecan Butter Tart squares are the way to go! Pecan Butter Tart Squares by She’s Not Cookin’

Keep reading for more Canada Day recipes!!

• Easy to make and cute to set up! These Canada Day Cookies with copycat Dunkaroo dip are perfect for a fun and festive Canada Day celebration. Canada Day Cookies with Cream Cheese Sprinkle Dip by xoxoBella
• Perfect for individual servings, these cake pops are both easy and tasty…not to mention red and white! Canada Day Red Velvet Cake Pops by Ottawa Mommy Club
• Love cheesecake? We do too. And this one is perfect for Canada Day. Delicious red velvet cheesecake topped with a cream cheese topping. Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake by Baking Beauty
• A crunchy cookie filled with yummy maple cream! These cookies are easy to make and look perfect on the dessert table, adding to a Canada Day celebration. Maple Cream Cookies by Veggie Desserts

• These tasty appetizers are a great addition to any Canada Day celebration! Bite size with amazing taste. Raspberry Goat Cheese Bites by Quiche My Grits
• Heading to a bbq or hosting one yourself? This is a dish you won’t want to leave out. Creamy potato salad with a tasty mix of pickles, celery and hard-boiled eggs. Great Canadian Potato Salad by Living Lou
• One of many dishes Canada is known for. This poutine recipe is the perfect side for what’s on the bbq this Canada Day. You can always enjoy this dish alone as it has all the flavours! Canadian Poutine – Smothered Fries with Cheese Curds, Bacon and Gravy by xoxoBella
• Who doesn’t love cheese and bacon?  Are you hosting this Canada Day? This slow cooker recipe is easy to make with ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, bacon and red potatoes. Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Potatoes by Slower Cooker Meals

We hope you found this list of The Best Canada Day Party Essentials helpful! Enjoy!