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.
Georgian Bay Spirit Co – Long-time friends and business partners, Denzil Wadds and Tim Keenleyside, have always shared a love for cocktails and Georgian Bay. While on a chairlift overlooking Georgian Bay, the idea for their first product,…
At Georgian Hills Vineyards, we know that we are only as good as the people we work with, and thankfully we have been blessed with an abundance of talent and passion. Like our vines, every year our team grows deeper in understanding the business of…
At Get Sauced, we manufacture our sauces and dips in small, handcrafted “micro batches”, ensuring optimal flavour and quality in each and every product. The size of our output can range from 80-400 gallons in a batch, which helps to…
In 2014, Sarah Beaudoin, Founder and President, launched Gibou after getting praised for the original design she created in an effort to answer her need for a warm yet fashionable hat that could make the freezing Canadian winter days enjoyable. This…
Gigiand Luc – Since having my son, I have come to love sewing all kinds of items for babies and mommies. It really all started with a soother clip. I found it near impossible to find a clip that would suit his favorite silicone soother. I then…
Gigpad Music is a proudly Canadian company founded in 2014. Located in Oakville, ON. Though we are a relatively new company, we have been in the music industry for decades. We have seen many changes throughout the years, but one thing is for sure,…
Gillingham Brewing Company is an award-winning, family owned and operated small batch brewery located in Prince Edward County. Situated in and amongst beautiful wine country, we are located on our family vineyard, home to winery Domaine Darius. Our…
David started building guitars at Gilmore Guitars in 1995. Adrienne, his wife, graciously allowed him to attend a 10 week course at Timeless Instruments. There, under the tutelage of David Freeman he received his education and certificate in…
All of Gilmour Clothing’s collections are made in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Proudly Canadian made since 1994, We sell directly to retailers only, providing stores across Canada with bamboo fashions and everyday basics. All of the stock is in season…
