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.
Situated on 10 acres, 1 minute south of Port Perry, Hinterland Growers is a small-scale, organic farm using a model of ecological, polyculture farming operated by the Loback family since 2016. Our mix vegetable production is designed and operated…
Jonas Newman & Vicki Samaras are the founders of Hinterland Wine Company Producing premium sparkling wine in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Housed in a former dairy barn, Hinterland has been making celebrated sparkling wines since 2007.…
Hinto Handmade – The “HINTO” (hint or cue in Japanese) was a piece of fabric and my mom’s word. It was a small pouch made of Kimono fabric. This kimono was my great grandma’ gift to my grandma. My grandmother wore it for her wedding. My mother…
Hippie Snacks is a natural foods manufacturer that believes it’s our responsibility to leave the planet better than we found it. Based in Burnaby, BC on the West Coast of Canada, we have about 35 employees and our newest office dog – Stanley. Owned…
Hipporay – When we started our parent company, Ziraf Inc., in 2001, it was like each of us had had a fourth baby. It kept us up at night, we couldn’t bear the thought of leaving it (we still can’t), it filled all our thoughts (it still does)…
At Hitomi McKenzie making pots is my art, I make them for people to use. I believe what my pots would attract those who appreciate beauty and function working in harmony. I hope their forms give the user a sense of joy. My work is of Porcelain…
Local Potatoes Dill Garlic Products Herbs Local Beans Local Beets Local Broccoli Local Brussels Sprouts Local Cabbage Local Carrots Local Cauliflower Local Celery Local Corn Local Cucumbers Local Eggplant Local Fennel Local Kale Local Lettuce Local Onions Local Parsnip Local Pattypans Local Peas Local Peppers Local Pumpkins Local Radishes Local Rutabaga Local Spinach Local Squash Local Swiss Chard Local Tomatoes Local Turnip Local Watermelon Local Zucchini
Hnatiuk Gardens is a third-generation market gardening farm in East St. Paul, Manitoba, just 10km North East of Winnipeg. We focus on sustainable farming methods and promoting biodiversity with permaculture systems thinking. Currently we grow over…
Hogman’s Custom Rods – Back in around 2011, I was looking for someone to do a decorative wrap on a fishing rod for me. It proved very difficult to find someone able to do it in Canada. So, I bought a book and decided to give it a try. I…
Hol Food was developed at the University of Toronto in 2015 by Anastasia Alksnis and current Hol Food President & CEO, James Juras, with the mission of providing the world with accessibility to the complete nutrition their bodies require. That&…
Holdanca Farms is a family owned and operated facility,specializing in the production of pasture raised free range meat and eggs. Under the direction and management of John Duynisveld and his family, the farm not only produces an inspected product…
