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.
Open year-round, Monday to Saturday, the Saint John City Market offers a unique shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. Nowhere else in Saint John can you experience a traditional “farmers market” while shopping for such a…
Looking for local products? In the heart of the city center, a stone’s throw from the Place de la Gare, you will find the Saint-Jérôme public market. The market gardeners and culinary artisans come mainly from the region. Merchants…
Founders Doug & Suzanne Corkum started their dream in the 1980’s . Together, along with the help of their family. They hand planted each vine and cultivated their vision from the ground up. In June of 1990 they opened the doors to Sainte…
Salerno Bakery & Pastry – At Boulangerie & Pâtisserie Salerno, we use fresh food and good ingredients to ensure the unbeatable taste of all our products. In addition, we offer a fast and efficient delivery service. Antonio Cimino…
Salerno Dairy manufactures an extensive selection of traditional Italian cheeses. Its significant repertoire of specialty products includes hard, soft, semi-soft and shredded cheese and cheese blends under the brands Salerno and Gos & Gris. From…
With over 50 Vendors offering a bounty of Shuswap food and beverages, along with some amazing artisans, there’s something for everyone at the Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers Market. We would like to thank our many supporters and Community…
Our Salt Shop sewing facilities are located in Vancouver, B.C. We love having them so close to home. Producing locally means we stay connected to the lifecycle of our garments, and the people who make them. We can visit the facilities any time we…
At Salt Spring Brewing our beer is fresh & unpasteurized. No preservatives. No chemicals. We brew small batch, crafted beer using high quality malted barley and organic hops. From deep in our mountain spring comes the cleanest, freshest water…
Taking a chance, Salt Spring Coffee went one step further and committed to only sourcing coffee that was both organic and embraced fair trade values. This helped to ensure sustainable and healthy living conditions for coffee farmers. It also ensured…
