Nanaimo bars bring a sweet taste of Canada to Portland

By Winston Szeto (OPB) and Crystal Ligori (OPB)
July 1, 2026 1 p.m.

While Canadians celebrate their national day every July 1, at least two bakers in Portland are spreading Canadian cheer year-round with their delicious Nanaimo bars, a dessert named after a coastal British Columbia city.