2 decades of cold, syrupy sipping: Manitoba the Slurpee Capital of the World 20 years in a row

We embrace the cold — especially when it comes in multiple flavours.

Manitoba is the Slurpee Capital of the World for the 20th year in a row, according to 7-Eleven Canada.

‘Tobans gulp down more slurpees per capita than anywhere else on the planet, despite wicked winters and six months of cold every year.

The store is also celebrating a milestone of their own — 50 years in Canada. The first store opened in Calgary on June 29, 1969 and now has 548 stores across the country.

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“Slurpee has been the centerpiece of so many Canadian memories and we’re very proud to continue to grow with our country for years to come,” said Doug Rosencrans, GM of 7-Eleven Canada in a statement.

The store has also launched a #DancetheSlurp campaign with an aim of raising $50,000 for Food Banks Canada. Find out more on their website.

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