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.
The two founders of Analog Brewing Company have a combined 18 years of commercial sales experience including 4 years directly within Alberta’s Beer sector. Beer is our passion. Our brewery launched in early 2018. This includes a primary…
Anarchy Farms Greenhouse and nursery growers of “Naturally Nurtured” (organic practices) flowers, herbs, fruit bearing trees, shrubs and berry bushes such as: haskap, saskatoons, cherries, raspberries, sea buckthorn, goji, etc. Our…
The Ancaster Farmers’ Market’s community-central location in the Ancaster Village strives to provide farmers with an affordable local sales outlet and the community with access to fresh, local, naturally grown produce within walking or…
Richard and Jitske Kamphuys are the owners of Ancient Hill Estate Winery. Tiring of big city life in the Netherlands, we decided to ‘go west’ and seek out a lifestyle more in tune with nature. In 1992 we ended up in Kelowna and decided…
I am Raman, founder of Ancient Mantra Naturals and mom of two lovely boys. I make 100% organic and natural essential oil and skincare products that heal you from deep inside. Everything is made from scratch, in small batches, and by using the…
And For Love Wedding Dresses was founded in 2014 by longtime friends Angel Spendlove and Lisa Blunt, this iconic brand has stayed true to its original vision : Authentic style, effortless cool, and discarding all the traditional bridal rules. The…
Anderson Craft Ales is a family owned and operated brewery proudly brewing out of London, Ontario. We pride ourselves on crafting small batch, handcrafted, premium beers without compromise that we know you’ll love; from our family to yours.…
The name Andina (ahn-dee-nah) of Andina Brewing Company is how you refer to the people, or in this case, women from the Andes. The Andes Mountains, the inspiration for our name, forms the longest mountain chain in the world, stretching along the…
Andrade Farms was started by my parents, Tony and Mary Andrade, in 1974. From 1974 to 2013, they owned and operated about a 200 head, farrow to finish operation while they raised their 4 children. It was a great learning experience for all and when…
Andreas Jewelry Design – When I was a young girl my appreciation and love for gem stones led me to collect many of them when I traveled through Canada with my family and my mom and I still have some of them to this day. I make jewelry with…
