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.
The Capsaicin Cartel is a small batch, big flavor artisanal producer of hot sauce, condiments and confections made with hot and superhot peppers located in Chateauguay, QC, Canada. We are a married couple Nico and Kary-Ann, that are passionate about…
Ray Woodey was a potato chip veteran and has worked in the potato chip industry for many years. Instead of bringing potato chips from the factory to the store he decided to have the factory in the Chippery store for the freshest potato chips…
The Chocolate Claim began in 1987 as a home based catering and chocolate manufacturing business. In 1990 the Claim was moved to its current location on Strickland Street where it has become a daily stop for many Whitehorse residents and visitors.…
It begins with our passion for chocolate. The finest, freshest ingredients. Created by hand in the tradition of the world’s finest chocolatiers. Because The Chocolate Lab is a very different chocolate experience. From our creations to our locations,…
The Cider Keg’s Sparkling Apple Cider is a quality product from start to finish! The Cider Keg is a family run business nestled in the heart of Norfolk County near Vittoria, Ontario. Our business consists of 100’s of acres of orchard and farm land…
The Clothespin Lady makes handmade quality clothespins. Clothespins are 26$ per dozen, which includes tax. I use Canada Post prepaid boxes. For 1-6 doz, shipping is $20. To order, send me a message indicating how many doz you’d like and your…
The Collective Market is a curated collection of local, handmade marketplaces featuring some of BC’s most talented artisans. Founders, Jessica and Caitlyn, collaborated their love for supporting local and handmade with their vast event planning…
The Collingwood Brewery Georgian Bay: a bright expanse of pure, fresh water. The ski hills of Blue Mountain. A community of family farms, endless bike routes and 5-minute commutes. What better place to enjoy great beer? Here, perfect strangers talk…
The County Bounty began as a market garden organic vegetable farm in 2016 outside of Picton in Prince Edward County. It mainly focused on a 20 person CSA and restaurant sales. At the end of her second season of farming, Dodie Ellenbogen was gifted a…
The family farm over-looking the shores of Prince Edward Bay, in the heart of Prince Edward County, has been producing apples since 1850. It was bought by William and Berva Howes back in 1970. Their son Grant, took over the orchards in the early…
