Tragically Hip ice cream celebrates band's Canadian roots
Kawartha Dairy has announced a partnership with The Tragically Hip to bring the most Canadian of flavours to its parlours and store shelves.
globalnews.caHere’s the latest on Kawartha Dairy ice cream and Tragically Hip as of May–June 2026.
Core update
- Kawartha Dairy released a limited-edition ice cream flavor in partnership with The Tragically Hip, called The Tragically Chip. It features maple whisky-flavoured ice cream with dark chocolate chunks and a black cherry ripple, and a portion of proceeds supports Breakfast Club of Canada. The product debuted June 22 and was marketed as a limited-run celebration tied to Canada Day.[3][5][7]
Context and reception
- This collaboration is framed as a distinctly Canadian pairing, aligning Kawartha Dairy’s cottage-country branding with The Tragically Hip’s national legacy, and leveraging the band’s popularity to drive seasonal sales and charitable support.[7][3]
- Coverage notes the flavor as a maple whisky profile with accompanying mix-ins and ripple, emphasizing its collector/limited-edition nature rather than a permanent lineup change.[5][3]
Related notes
- Kawartha Dairy has a long history (since 1937) and operates multiple retail locations across Ontario, with a kitchen and distribution focused in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, continuing its tradition of Canadian-milk ice cream.[6][7]
- There have been past recalls and safety notices tied to Kawartha Dairy products, including a 2020 recall related to possible metal pieces in some lots; these incidents are unrelated to the Tragically Hip collaboration but are part of the brand’s historical safety record.[8]
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