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.
Birch Syrup is a unique syrup of the northern forests. At Uncle Berwyn’s Yukon Birch Syrup we make our birch syrup from a beautiful birch stand in central Yukon. Birch syrup is made in much the same way as maple syrup but with the sap of birch…
Uncommon Cider Co. is Western Canada’s first urban cidery, located in Calgary, Alberta. We are a quality-driven, urban craft cider company pushing the boundaries of cider. We care about what goes into our cider and where it comes from. That means we…
Under the Stairs Paper – Two best friends lived in a basement apartment together that they affectionately called The Cupboard Under the Stairs. Years later, they began their card company and had to pay homage to their (very) humble beginnings.…
Great beer with a bad attitude, from Greg Nash and Andrew Murphy at Unfiltered Brewing. Now pouring Hoppy Fingers APA, Exile on North Street IPA, Twelve Years to Zion DIPA, Flat Black Jesus stout, Mise en Garde! barley wine, and Satisfaction DIPA.…
Uni Cabinets is a local business with a global outlook. Proud to call Delta, BC our home, we bring the world’s best quality machinery, talented artisans, and artistic acumen right to your home. Always on time and on budget with the ability…
Innovation and modern European production technology were brought to North America when Uniboard opened the first fully integrated particleboard and TFL manufacturing facility in 1982. Located in Sayabec, Quebec, the Sayabec mill started with a…
Inspired by the stories and legends of Quebec. Since 1992, Unibroue Brewery brews with passion, joie de vivre and daring. Thanks to the ambition of a dedicated team, the first brew of Blanche de Chambly has now become a company of a hundred artisans…
In Italian, Unico means unique – one of a kind – and that is exactly what we strive to be. Our products are traditional, yet distinct and unlike any others in the food market. We offer a wide range of Mediterranean-style products and…
Union Libre Cidre & Vin is established in Dunham, in the Brome-Missisquoi region. The region has long been recognized for the quality of its land as well as its microclimate favorable to the cultivation of apple trees and vines. Located on the…
Founded in 2009, Union Wood Company set its roots in creating high-quality handcrafted furniture from reclaimed wood. Scouring demolition sites and abandoned buildings for the best old wood, our designs were nostalgic of Vancouver’s forgotten…
