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.
Antonina (Antoshik) is the founder of the AntoCHIQUE Creations brand and our “Steam Locomotive”. Her passion is travelling. In her 20+ years as an avid travel expert, she’s seen the best what world has to offer: Russia, Spain,…
In a short span of time, Anu Raina has made quite a splash in Toronto’s Art and Fashion circles. Raina graduated with several awards from the Textile program at the Sheridan College, Oakville in 2010. In the same year she was selected as an Artist…
Founded in 1960 by Jacques Beaulieu, Beau-Lieu Instantané Inc. (AP Gourmet) owes its reputation to a fabulous BBQ sauce made famous at the former Au Coq BBQ rotisserie on Labelle Street in Saint-Jérôme. The rotisserie’s Swiss chef gave the…
1994. The year that saw Sony Playstation, The Shawshank Redemption and Wonderwall blast onto the scene also set the stage for two brothers, Doug and Robert Bordt, to cross the Rocky Mountains from Alberta, settling down in British Columbia, and…
Constructed by family and friends, Apex Predator Brewing is immersed in the untamed majesty and the harsh realities of the wild that make this province special. It isn’t just in Andrew’s backyard, we are nestled smack dab in the middle of the…
Apitius Mandolin Co mandolins are entirely hand made, by me alone, in a climate controlled workshop using only traditional materials and methods. I believe that hand-crafting gives the instruments a quality and “soul” that just isn’t there in modern…
Appalachian Flooring is one of the premier solid and engineered hardwood flooring manufacturers in Canada. Appalachian Flooring is committed to providing customers with the finest hardwood floors, combining quality and design in each and every one.…
Apple and Pine Market is truly Manitoba’s premier pop-up market for everything locally designed, crafted and inspired. Founded by two passionate and creative women with a strong dedication to providing communities with locally created products. They…
Nestled in beautiful Norfolk County, Apple Hill Lavender is situated on a historic, century-old family farm featuring rolling lavender fields set amidst a bountiful, third-generation apple orchard. Visit our lavender boutique featuring small-batch,…
In 1976 I was offered the job of managing the farm and NB roadside markets for the family business, Stirling Fruit Farms LTD. As a young graduate from Nova Scotia Agricultural College, the challenge was too great to resist. I moved to Gagetown and…
