Moose Tracks Takes the Crown in Barrie's Ice‑Cream Preference

When the leaves start to turn and the last summer heat lingers, you’ll find a line forming outside the tiny storefront on Bayfield Street that’s been there all year. It’s not for coffee or pastries – it’s for a single, much‑debated question: which flavour will you choose for that final cone of the season?

Owner Liza Peterson decided to turn curiosity into a simple, informal poll. Over the past two weeks, every customer who ordered a scoop was asked to tick a box on a small card – Moose Tracks, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or “other”. The cards were collected, tallied, and the results posted on the shop’s window with a big, friendly hand‑drawn banner.

And the answer was clear: Moose Tracks sprinted ahead, capturing 42 percent of the votes. It beat vanilla’s 24 percent and chocolate’s 19 percent, with the remaining 15 percent split among the other options. “I guess people love a little crunch with their sweet,” Liza laughed, adding a spoonful of chocolate‑capped peanuts to the scoop for good measure.

Regulars seemed to agree. “I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, and Moose Tracks has always been my treat after a big game,” said longtime customer Mark Henderson, wiping a smear of caramel off his chin. “It’s got that perfect mix of chocolate ice‑cream, peanut‑butter‑like swirls, and those crunchy bits – it’s like a party in your mouth.”

Even the skeptics chimed in. “I usually stick with vanilla, but after trying Moose Tracks for the first time last week, I was hooked,” admitted university student Priya Kaur, who was studying for finals nearby. “It’s a little indulgent, but that’s exactly what I need right now.”

While the shop’s informal poll isn’t a scientific study, it does reflect a genuine slice of local flavor preference. The result also mirrors a broader Canadian trend: Moose Tracks consistently ranks among the nation’s favorite ice‑cream flavours, often trailing only classic vanilla in national surveys.

For those who missed the chance to vote, Liza says the shop will keep the “Moose Tracks of the Month” promotion running through the end of October. “We’ll throw in a free topping on any Moose Tracks scoop,” she promises, “and maybe a few extra peanuts for good measure.”

So, whether you’re a die‑hard fan or a curious newcomer, there’s a good reason to stop by, grab a cone, and join the sweet, crunchy celebration that’s taken over Barrie this autumn.