This Canadian Loves DQ®!
Posted by Jennifer M under Dairy Queen Canada on
Growing up in a small town in Ontario, Canada, there were few choices to go to for great burgers, fries, hot dogs and of course, delicious treats. There was a DQ® location in our town however, and some of my happiest memories are of visiting the restaurant with my family.
Our DQ restaurant wasn’t very big, and it was always packed. I can remember sitting in a booth with my sister to save it while our parents ordered, waiting with anticipation to see what sweet treat we’d get to finish our meal with. Dip Cones and Mr. Misty® slushes (now called Arctic Rush®) were my favourites, while my parents often enjoyed sundaes.
As a teen, my friends and I would visit the DQ location, and by then Blizzard® Treats had been introduced. We often indulged in these tasty treats and had a hard time choosing a favorite flavor. As a young adult, one of my best friends and I would often head to the DQ restaurant for Peanut Buster® Parfaits to lament over our latest heartbreak or to catch up on gossip. They always seemed to make us feel better.
Although there are DQ restaurants in bigger Canadian cities, it seems to really strike a chord with people from small towns. Today, when I mention that I work for Dairy Queen Canada, I always get a smile, curious questions like, “Do you get free treats?” And, most often, stories and memories about their favorite DQ locations.
The DQ system was a big part of my life growing up and I’m very fortunate to be creating happy DQ memories as an adult and have a job that I’m truly happy to go to every day.
What are some of your best DQ memories?
Comments
thanks for bringing back some very special memories for me too!
Oh yes, DQ, when I was a teenie bopper, was right next to the Trampoline Centre. After an hour on the tramps. my friends and I would delight in a big chocolate coated cone…mmmmmm.
Now, as an ‘oldster’ (over 65) DQ is on my comfort food list. I don’t just go there in the warm months; it’s a favourite year round. Whenever I need a ‘pick-me-up’ I can rely on DQ to have a treat that will suit the moment.
Thanks Maxine, for sharing your happy memories involving DQ. We love it too!
DQ’s awesome, indulging in these treats has never failed to brighten up my day.
i love dairyqueen!!!
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Growing up, there was a DQ within walking distance of my elementary school. I will NEVER forget being in Grade One and going on a Field Trip to the local DQ! They took us in the back, showed us how everything worked AND of course, gave us all an ice cream cone. It was a FAR walk, but well worth it. What a great memory! Thank you for asking us to share.
Multi-Testing Mommy,
Thanks for your memory. What a special trip for you and your entire class!