The Tragically Hip Get Their Own Kawartha Dairy Ice ...
The maple whisky-based Tragically Chip has a black cherry ripple and dark chocolatey chunks that reveal themselves one lick at a time
exclaim.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]
Illustration (example)
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