Did You Fall for These Canadian April Fools’ Day Pranks in 2025?
From ketchup-flavored pastries to animal support ferrets, April 1, 2025, saw a lineup of pranks from Canadian brands that blurred the line between absurd and almost-believable. While none of them were real, they brought plenty of laughs — and maybe even a little hope (looking at you, Ketchup Chip Cruller).
Tim Hortons’ Canadiana Donut Menu: Too Canadian to Be True
Tim Hortons unveiled a fake “Canadiana Donut Menu,” which included:
- Atlantic Lobster Éclair: A lobster-stuffed, butter-brushed yeast donut.
- Ketchup Chip Cruller: A cruller glazed and seasoned with ketchup chip dust.
- Poutine Donut: Complete with gravy fondant, fries, and cheese curds.
The company said these creations were “100% Canadian in spirit — and 100% not real.” Still, some fans online expressed disappointment that they couldn’t try the salty-sweet mashups.
Canada’s Wonderland Moves to ‘Wonder Island’
In a dramatic post, Canada’s Wonderland claimed it would relocate to a custom-built island near downtown Toronto for its 50th anniversary in 2031. The fictional “Wonder Island” would offer skyline views and record-breaking thrills. While fans loved the concept, it turned out to be part of the park’s annual April 1 fun.
BeaverTails Launches the Toma-Tail
BeaverTails introduced a “Toma-Tail”, described as a pastry inspired by potatoes and tomatoes — a nod to classic Canadian comfort food. The ketchup-themed treat wasn’t real, but the idea of pairing two pantry staples with pastry had people talking.
Snow Tubing in July?
Snow Valley Resort joked about launching “Snow Tubing – Summer Edition”, complete with synthetic snow lanes and cooling systems to keep you sliding in sandals. Fans quickly caught on, but the creativity drew attention to the resort’s summer offerings.
Barrie Hill Farms’ Ice Storm Strawberry
In a jab at Ontario’s unpredictable spring, Barrie Hill Farms claimed their first strawberry had sprouted through the ice. They clarified the farm was still closed, though their strawberry forecast for the season is looking up.
London Majors Become the Cobra Chickens
The London Majors baseball team pranked fans with a fake rebrand to the “Forest City Cobra Chickens,” complete with a honking goose logo. The mix of chaos and baseball energy won over fans — even if it was short-lived.
Baseball just got wilder in Forest City! The London Majors have transformed into the Forest City Cobra Chickens—blending speed, power, and a little chaos. Get ready for a new era of honkin’ good baseball!
— Forest City Cobra Chickens (@londonmajors) April 1, 2025
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From food stunts to outlandish mascots, brands across Canada leaned into April Fools’ Day 2025 with jokes that sparked curiosity and laughter. Whether it was the idea of a lobster éclair or a turtle on patrol, the pranks proved that Canadian humor is alive, well, and proudly absurd.
More…
- https://www.toronto.com/news/tim-hortons-ketchup-chip-cruller-canadas-wonderland-relocating-did-you-fall-for-any-of-these/article_dafe8fc1-d43a-59ba-a437-f95896b36609.html
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/april-fools-day-is-celebrated-with-pranks-and-hoaxes-worldwide
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/april-fools-day-in-calgary-5-pranks-you-might-have-fallen-for
- https://www.overheretoronto.com/april-fools-day-2025
