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The first A&W drive-in restaurant in Canada opened on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg in 1956. The combination of great tasting burgers, onion rings and frosted mugs of famous A&W Root Beer served by friendly carhops was an instant hit. A&W quickly flourished across the nation through the late 50's and… The first A&W drive-in restaurant in Canada opened on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg in 1956. The combination of great tasting burgers, onion rings and frosted mugs of famous A&W Root Beer served by friendly carhops was an instant hit. A&W quickly flourished across the nation through the late 50's and 60's. In many communities, A&W was the first branded food service restaurant to come to town. Because we were there first, A&W drive-ins became the gathering place for the community. Millions of Canadians today carry vivid memories of special moments of their lives that were played out at their local A&W drive-in. Whether they were kids in the back seat of the family sedan, or just hanging out with their best friends on a Friday night ogling the hot cars, Canadian baby-boomers grew up with A&W. It's an enduring friendship that is the source of A&W's continued success across Canada. Read more