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.
Salt Spring Shine is the first licensed craft distillery on Salt Spring Island. Made in small batch spirits crafted with 100% B.C. HONEY. As Cordon Bleu Chefs and former restaurant owners, we approach our artisan spirits with the same drive and…
Salt Water Bath Bombs was created in April 2017 with just a simple Facebook pages with only bath bombs available for purchase. Since then, we have grown substantially and offer a huge range of products from bath bombs to soap to room sprays and so…
The Saltbox Brewing Company is identified by its sloping gable roof that gives it the asymmetrical shape of a lidded wooden box used to store salt during Loyalist times. In those days, most brewing and drinking was done in the home. Some say the…
Hand-harvested on Prince Edward Island. Sprinkled across Canada. Our pure and natural Salts Of The Earth is hand harvested from the cool, clear waters off of Prince Edward Island’s North Shore. totally unrefined and unprocessed with absolutely zero…
Saltspring Kitchen Co offers hand-made sweet and savoury jams for pairing with cheese and charcuterie. I started sharing the creations I made in my home kitchen at Salt Spring Island’s Saturday market in 2012, and found a loyal following…
Grandma taught us how to make soap, using time-honored methods from centuries past. Since then, we’ve worked diligently (for 40 years) to refine her recipes. Every Saltspring Soapworks bar is hand crafted in BC from fine natural ingredients. Our…
We at Saltwater Collective are proud of our commitment to supporting local businesses. Choosing to manufacture in Toronto with local seamstresses also allows us to work intimately with a manufacturing team that understands and supports our mission.…
Saltwest Naturals – A Vancouver Island Sea Salt company is hand-harvesting the pristine coastal waters of beautiful Sooke, British Columbia to produce gourmet Canadian sea salt and mineral-rich bath soaks. Owners Jeff and Jess Abel craft their…
Saltwinds Coffee Company opened its doors in Douglas, NB in March 2022. Saltwinds Coffee Company brings the unique tastes of some of the best coffee beans from around the world freshly roasted using carbon friendly techniques, coupled with the clean…
At Salus Marine Wear, everyday we interact with sailors, paddlers, kayakers and water enthusiasts of all ages. Relationships like these allow us to appreciate what is important to you. Inspired by these passionate users, we began Salus because we…
