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.
Winnipeg Beach Farmers Market was started with a hope for community and a love for supporting local. Owned In: Manitoba Winnipeg Beach Farmers Market Products: Produce Crafts Soap Crafts Candles Jewellery Personal Care Products Art … and…
Winterlong Brewing Company was a dream that started in the summer of 2014. Marko and Meghan Marjanovic had been homebrewing for 10 years, and finally decided to take the risk and start a brewery. They secured a lease, applied for a licence, and…
Winterluxe Recycled Cashmere began in the early 2000’s as an unnamed winter accessory division of designer Janna Hurtzig’s main company Astrosatchel Accessories. Handmade is at the heart of everything we do. Each item is cut by hand,…
Wire Expressions was started as a hobby in 2001. My first necklace was made out of galvanized steel, using pliers from my dad’s tool box. I eventually found easier wire to work with, and came up with a few designs. Some friends offered to &…
We started Wired snowboards with the purpose of creating better, more innovative boards. Those that weren’t just made to order, but were made to order right here in Vancouver. Plus, we wanted more – no, full – control over both the creativity and…
At Wirth Hats our mission is to champion radical self-worth through quality hats, funded therapy, & shared stories. In a world where we are continuously hindered by self-doubt, we lead the radical idea that we are worthy as we are; not next…
They say it’s ‘the little things’ that matter most. At Wiseacre Farm Distillery we’re aiming to prove that saying to be true – by producing small-batch, quality spirits in our tiny distillery in the woods. Each step in the production process is…
In 2018, after studying Holistic Nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, I started Herb and Garlic Nutrition, a nutrition consulting a meal planning business, but I was also making foods to sell at local Farmers Markets. I was intent…
Witch’s Key Candle Company – All ingredients I use are purchased from Canadian companies, ethically sourced and never tested on animals. I do not purchase any ingredients from Temu or Amazon. To keep prices lower and environmentally…
Wits End Ceramics – I have a background in design and carpentry, but have always felt the itch to create outside those boundaries. Working with clay allowed me to focus on making useful, expressive works of art using one of the oldest and most…
