The Timeline of Iconic Canadian Chocolate Bars

Canada has some of the best candy in the world. Many of our most beloved treats have been around for nearly a century, satisfying cravings with unique textures and flavors you can't find anywhere else.

Here is the breakdown of when these legendary bars were first founded and brought to sweet-toothed fans:

• Crispy Crunch (1912): Created by Neilson, this flaky, crispy peanut brittle center wrapped in smooth milk chocolate is one of Canada's oldest and most enduring treats.
• Oh Henry! (1920): Introduced by the Williamson Candy Company, this classic mix of crunchy peanuts, rich caramel, and fudge quickly became a massive Canadian staple.
• Aero (1935): Originally invented in the UK by Rowntree's, this famous bubbly milk chocolate bar soon floated over to Canadian shelves and became a local favorite.
• Smarties (1938): While candy-coated chocolate buttons were first introduced in the UK a year earlier, local Canadian production officially kicked off in Toronto in 1938.
• Coffee Crisp (1938): Evolving from an earlier wafer bar called "Biscrisp," the distinct coffee-flavored cream layers were perfected in 1938, creating a true Canadian icon.
• Caramilk (1968): Cadbury first introduced this smooth milk chocolate bar filled with secret, liquid caramel right from their Montreal factory.
• Mr. Big (1979): First produced by Neilson in Canada, this massive, layered wafer bar packed with peanuts and rice crisps remains the ultimate heavyweight champ of the candy aisle.

Grab your favorite treat, enjoy a piece of candy history, and check back soon for more sweet stories!