The year 2016 seemed like a turning point for Canadian products, as the nation felt under pressure from our neighbor to the south. This feeling spurred a movement across the country to "buy local" and spend more of our dollars purchasing products made in Canada. Then Covid-19 arrived in early 2020 and this initiative was taken even more seriously as we worked to support our local economy.
The pandemic forced people to stay at home and encouraged us to become even more passionate about buying at home. We as consumers quickly became aware of the importance of shopping locally, thus contributing to the success of Canadian-made items.
I never planned on roasting coffee. It’s not something I grew up around or learned about in school, but I experimented and fell in love. My first batch of beans burst into flames (oops). From that moment on I had a business name, Firebean Coffee…
Fireweed Community Market – Inspired by the farmer’s markets they visited while travelling through Alberta, Whitehorse residents Simone Rudge and Wendy Bushell started organizing weekly markets at Takhini Gas on Mayo Road in 2000. By…
Firkinstein Brewing is kid friendly, dog friendly and lots of fun! This is also a BYO(bring your own) Food establishment! We look forward to meeting you! We take pride in our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Our team of expert brewers…
At First Defense Face Masks, our goal is to relieve our customers of worry and build upon a relationship of trust while delivering high-quality medical supplies at affordable prices. If need a mask to help prevent the spread, or you require PPE to…
First Growth is more than just reclaimed wood. It’s a representation of founder Garet Robinson’s vision to reimagine local history in the form of beautiful objects for the home. With origins rooted in Vancouver, we are committed to reducing levels…
First Method Coffee – Based in Victoria, BC, Canada, our family-owned roastery is built on a passion for coffee spanning over two decades and three continents. As proud Canadians with diverse cultural roots, we aim to bring a piece of our…
Surrounded by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ducks Unlimited, organic neighbours and crown land, First Nature Farms are producers of certified organic meats. The farm was settled in 1918. For decades it operated as a large cattle ranch and has…
First Pick Handmade showcases thoughtfully made Fashion, Accessories and Lifestyle items. Shop High Quality Handmade, direct from the designers. Our mission is to promote handmade and slow fashion by creating intimate venues for Independent Canadian…
first threads came about from an unwavering commitment to buy and support local. After struggling to find certain products made ethically, Kate found herself in front of a sewing machine creating the vast majority of her children’s everyday…
