White Spot Pirate Pak Day 2026

• When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | All day
• Where: White Spot restaurants across British Columbia (excludes airport locations and BC Ferries)
• Cost: Regular Pirate Pak pricing applies; $2 from every purchase supports Zajac Ranch
• Hosted by: White Spot

For one day each year, White Spot restaurants across BC turn into a celebration of one of the province's most iconic dining traditions. On August 12, guests of all ages — kids and adults alike — can order the legendary Pirate Pak served in its famous paper boat, with $2 from every purchase going to Zajac Ranch's programs for children and young adults with serious medical conditions and physical or developmental disabilities.

Restaurants get decked out in pirate décor for the day, team members and guests are encouraged to talk like a pirate, and everyone is invited to lean into the fun — whether it's their first Pirate Pak or their fiftieth. The tradition has been a staple across British Columbia for almost 60 years, with over $532,061 in Pirate Paks sold since it began, enough chocolate "gold" coins to stack nearly 1.6 kilometers high, and more than 1.3 million ounces of ice cream served along the way.

What's in a Pirate Pak

Each Pirate Pak, served in its famous 100% recyclable and compostable paper boat, includes a limited selection of burgers and classic entrees, fresh local fries, creamy coleslaw, premium rich ice cream, and the treasured "gold" coin. The full Pirate Pak Day menu is available to preview ahead of the day.

Supporting Zajac Ranch

Pirate Pak Day has helped raise more than $1 million to send children to barrier-free summer camps at Zajac Ranch, where they can take part in activities like kayaking, horseback riding, and swimming in fully accessible environments. This year's event carries extra weight following the passing of Zajac Ranch founder Mel Zajac earlier in the year at age 98, whose vision built the ranch into a place where kids facing serious medical conditions and disabilities could experience summer camp without barriers.

"My dad believed that every child deserves the chance to experience camp, regardless of the barriers in their way, and that belief is at the heart of everything Zajac Ranch does," says Carmen Zajac, Mel Zajac's daughter. "Partners like White Spot, along with the thousands of guests who support Pirate Pak Day each year, help make that promise possible for families across British Columbia."

About White Spot

Headquartered in Vancouver, White Spot is Canada's longest-running restaurant chain, founded in 1928 when Nat Bailey opened Canada's first drive-in restaurant at Granville and 67th. Today the chain operates 51 full-service restaurants across British Columbia.

Plan Your Visit

• Event: White Spot Pirate Pak Day 2026
• Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
• Time: All day, regular restaurant hours
• Location: White Spot restaurants across BC (not available at airport locations or on BC Ferries)
• Admission: Regular menu pricing; $2 per Pirate Pak supports Zajac Ranch
• Website: whitespot.ca

One day, one paper boat, nearly 60 years running — Pirate Pak Day is a small tradition with a bigger purpose, turning a nostalgic BC classic into direct support for kids at Zajac Ranch.