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.
At JL Woodworking Jordan makes almost every unit to order. Minimal stock is kept, if at all. They are based out of Ottawa, but with family in Montreal and Toronto our clientele soon expanded to reach across Ontario and Quebec. We craft for our…
JMB Canada is nestled in the foothills of the Gatineau park, Quebec. Staffed by three leather craftsmen and an administrative and marketing assistant, we are intentionally small to remain flexible and to provide a personalized service to our…
Welcome to Joanne’s Tasty Hot Sauces, your destination for exceptional vegan and gluten-free hot sauces that cater to a wide range of heat preferences. Our hot sauces are meticulously crafted with the freshest ingredients, carefully sourced…
Joggins Mud – Two weeks after selling my therapeutic pillow company; Cumberland Perfect Sleep, a friend told me he thought he’d have to give up his career as a professional saxophone player – his hands were painful, swollen and…
Johansson Mandolins was founded by Ross Johansson in Earlie district, Alberta, Canada, where he’s been handcrafting high quality mandolins for 10+ years. Owned In: Alberta Made In Kitscoty, AB: Mandolins Custom Stands Acoustic Instrument Repair …
We are 5th generation owners of John Boy Farms and are located in the fertile Red River Valley of Manitoba where we’ve been growing food since 1879. Our farm now focuses on growing garlic seed and premium food garlic that we sell during the…
At John Downie Jewellery my work is hand-constructed in metaI – primarily fine (999) and sterling (925) silver, but also incorporating reticulation (800) silver for special effects. I love surface texture in jewellery. In my own work, I use…
At John Milner Reels John’s first bushing centerpin reel, crafted in the Hardy Silex fashion, was made in 1975. The praise from friends over the completion of his reel led John to his first batch of centrepins. In 1977, John released seventeen “J.E…
Follow the Johnsons Stonehenge Farm activities and get updates on how our year is going! Owned In: Nova Scotia Produced In Aylesford, NS: Apples Raspberries Johnsons Stonehenge Farm Availability: Visit Their Farm More Canadian Grown Local…
Johnston’s was established in 1928 by Mr. Carmen Johnstone in Chilliwack, BC. In the beginning, Johnston Packers offered custom processing services and employed only one full-time and one part-time employee. Ninety five years later, Johnston’s is…
