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.
Hillary Simon-Worobec – I have worked in many different mediums since a young age and have had experience in several art forms before finding ceramics. The process from a lump of clay to a finished piece is a lengthy one and the number of…
Founder and CEO, Rachel Mielke began making jewellery at her kitchen table. Needing a name for her business, Hillberg And Berk, she looked to the strength, resilience and determination of her beloved grandmother Hilda Bergman and loyal, lovable…
At Hillendale Perennials we are a small retail landscape nursery that specializes in herbaceous perennials and potted culinary herbs and salad greens that are suited for the Nova Scotia climate. With over 30 years of experience working in the…
At Hilray Whole Grains Doug’s passion for producing gluten free oats began in 2007 when he learned from a friend whose daughter was diagnosed with Celiac disease that people following a gluten free diet could not safely eat the oatmeal products…
Hinterland Flour Mill – When the Amiot’s began farming in the Yukon, their focus was on livestock. The journey from raising cattle and pigs as Yukon Valley Farm to establishing Hinterland Flour Mill has been the result of years of hands…
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)…
