Canadian Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

About the Canadian Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

Canadian Thanksgiving is observed on the second Monday in October, when many families gather for a harvest meal. This puzzle includes familiar dishes such as turkey, tourtière, butter tarts, and cranberry sauce, along with autumn words and Canadian provinces. It offers a seasonal activity for students learning about Canadian customs, families planning a holiday gathering, or anyone curious about how Thanksgiving is celebrated in Canada.

This crossword draws on 39 clues about Canadian Thanksgiving. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Western prairie province (7 letters)
• •Small pastry with a sweet syrup filling (10 letters)
• •Baked side made with ground maize (9 letters)
• •Celebratory meal with plenty to eat (5 letters)
• •Savory sauce made from meat drippings (5 letters)
• •Three-day break for many workers (11 letters)
• •Layered no-bake treat from Vancouver Island (10 letters)
• •Province containing Toronto (7 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.