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.
Martin’s Fine Bakery started in spring 2011 to sell our baked goods at Farmers Markets in Mabou, Baddeck, Port Hawkesbury and Antigonish. Being a Pastry Chef myself and with the help of my wife Gabriele, I can offer you a great variety of…
Martino is a large family that has been passionately designing and manufacturing shoes for three generations. The brand’s famous moccasins echo the roots of the Quebec-based company. Designed using next-generation technologies, the boots we…
Farming is hard work. But at Martins Family Fruit Farm it has been a labour of love for nearly two centuries. Here in our orchards, at the heart of Ontario’s beautiful countryside, we bring our passion to growing the most flavourful, richly…
For as long as we can remember, we wanted to be on a farm, playing in the dirt, connecting with the earth. At Martins Sweet Farm we share a passion for healthy, active living, a deep respect for the environment and an appreciation for hard work. Not…
With Marty’s Pickles, I decided to go back to simpler times and back to first principles in pickle making. I use only locally (Ontario) grown produce and ingredients, plus my own special spice mixture sourced from around the world. The cucumbers and…
After four decades of creativity, crunch and craft, Mary Macleod’s Shortbread is still proudly family-owned and operated. And even though Mary is no longer with us, her spirit lives on in every batch of our melt-in-your-mouth artisan shortbread.…
Mason Metal Creations – I pride myself on attention to detail, because I want to be able to take your ideas and transform them into an art design to be proudly displayed inside or outside for a life time. Born in Barrie, Ontario, I am a…
Bernard Callebaut of Master Chocolate is a renowned Master Chocolatier, with four generations of experience behind him. Focused always on the balance of taste and style, fellow chocolatiers, chefs and gastronomes around the world revere him. Having…
At Match Candle Co., we pride ourselves on crafting candles that are not only visually appealing but also environmentally friendly. Each candle is meticulously hand-poured using premium, sustainable soy wax, ensuring a cleaner, longer-lasting burn.…
Matches Seeds – You may recognize me from the Chapeau Farmers Market every Thursday all through the Spring and Summer. We operate a small Garden Center and Seed Company out of our home while attending farmers markets in our local area. Michael…
