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.
With her innovative modern design, sumptuous materials, and vintage hat-blocking techniques, Karyn Ruiz of Lilliput Hats has become one of Canada’s preeminent milliners. Working from her shop / atelier, on College Street in Toronto’s Little Italy…
Lillooet Brewing Company is situated on an ancient riverine bench many hundred feet above the mighty Fraser River. Our bench was once home to a saw mill and, later on, the more familiar Feed Store where locals went to pick up essential goods for…
A social hub for the whole community, vendors and friendly locals congregate every Friday morning on Main Street for the Lillooet Farmers Market. If the surrounding views of the Lillooet Ranges aren’t reason enough to stop, the contagious energy of…
We are Martin and Juliet – the stewards of Linc Farm at it’s new home on the Sunrise Trail, Nova Scotia. We met while completing our Masters degrees in Austria, a country with one of the highest standards for animal welfare in the world.…
At Lindens Gourmet Foods we’re proud to make all of our amazing products right in the heart of Ontario. We started out in Northumberland County and Toronto and have been happily enhancing people’s meals from day one. We source our…
Lindleys Soap – Stones are hand cut so weights will vary but are usually on the healthy side of 4 ounces.$8.00ea. a whole batch, 10 Stones $80. Bath bombs, and other bathing goodies are not my forte but Soap Stones, I LOVE creating them, they…
Welcome to where tradition meets innovation. Linko Pottery is originally from Kobe Japan, grounded in traditional Japanese pottery arts. Our journey in ceramics has been one of continuous growth and integration, taking inspiration from our…
Howdy! I’m ANNETTE the founder of Lip Service Beauty. I endured a major health scare a few years back which ultimately inspired me into starting a natural, ethical and plant based beauty brand. After being frustrated with complicated ingredient…
Jewellery is like a biography; a story that tells many chapters in our life, symbolizing feelings and moments in time. Lisa Fletcher Jewellery is handcrafted in Tofino, British Columbia. We pride ourselves on making quality pieces with care and…
Lisa LaRose is a Vancouver-based artist. By day she makes art. By night she makes more art (or plays video games). She paints in acrylics, designs products surrounding her artwork, and even occasionally makes comics. If you are interested in hiring…
