If you’ve ever considered crossing the border for something sweet, now might be the time. Costco stores in Canada are home to a wildly popular dessert that has ice cream lovers in the U.S. seriously envious: Leclerc’s Celebration Ice Cream Sandwiches.
These indulgent treats are being compared to gourmet s’mores—each one crafted with a buttery biscuit base, a smooth slab of milk chocolate, and a rich vanilla ice cream center. The standout? The butter cookies, which deliver a velvety, almost caramelized flavor that elevates the whole sandwich beyond your standard frozen snack. At $19.99 CAD (around $15 USD) for a box of 20, they’re indulgent yet reasonably priced.
Social media buzz and sightings at select Canadian Costco locations—Still Creek, Orillia, and Merivale—are already prompting cross-border road trip plans. While each sandwich is petite and melts quickly, that just gives you more reason to go back for seconds (or thirds).
More Costco-Only Canadian Delights
Leclerc’s sandwiches are just the tip of the frosty iceberg when it comes to Canadian-exclusive Costco finds. While you’re up north, don’t miss these other must-try items:
Poutine at the food court – Canada’s national dish done Costco-style.
Chocolate Lover’s Cookies and Apple Turnovers – Fan favorites from the bakery section.
Pecan Butter Tarts from Grandmothers Bake Shoppe – Buttery, flaky, and quintessentially Canadian.
Nanaimo Bars – A custard-chocolate-graham classic that doubles as a great souvenir.
Lay’s Ketchup Chips – The cult-favorite snack rarely found stateside.
Why It Matters for U.S. Ice Cream Fans
With consumer demand for high-quality, innovative frozen desserts on the rise, the buzz around Canada’s Costco ice cream offerings highlights a key opportunity for American retailers and ice cream franchise operators. Shoppers clearly crave nostalgia with a twist—simple flavors upgraded with premium textures and quality ingredients.
Will we eventually see Leclerc’s Celebration sandwiches on U.S. shelves? It’s unclear. But until then, they’re a delicious excuse for a sweet trip across the border.
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