Canadian Thanksgiving comes in October, weeks ahead of the American holiday, with turkey and pie still served at most gatherings. The timing aligns with peak harvest season, turning the feast into a fresh-from-the-field celebration. Regional menus carry that theme forward, giving each table its own Canadian twist.

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The holiday continues beyond the table with hikes and local fairs that celebrate the season. Many families finish the weekend with turkey leftovers and autumn-inspired adventures, keeping the focus on gratitude and time together.

An October harvest tradition

Canadian Thanksgiving, known in French as “Jour de l’Action de grâce ,” ties the harvest season to gratitude and community life, with its direct connection between agriculture and celebratio

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