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.
Yukas Japanese Bakery – My name is Yuka and I moved to Winnipeg in 2018. I have worked as a dessert and pastry chef since 2015 in Japan, Australia, Ireland and here in Winnipeg. Since I was a child in Japan, it has been my dream to live in a…
Yukon Brewing opened its doors in 1997 under the name Chilkoot Brewing Co. Ltd. Owners Alan and Bob conceived their idea like many Yukon babies – around a campfire on a canoe trip. Both Ontario natives, they’ve lived and worked in the Territory for…
Yukon Gardens was created almost 40 years ago. It is Yukon’s largest family run greenhouse and garden centre operation. Yukon Gardens has grown and evolved to become a second generation family run business. Locally growing everything from trees and…
Yukon Tents is a family owned business that hand crafts and manufacturers Canvas goods and other sewing products in Surrey, BC. We take sewing as seriously as our customers do! We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of…
Yum Yum Chips is a 100% homegrown, third generation family business from Quebec, specialized in the production and distribution of potato chips and snack foods since 1959. Owned In: Quebec Made In Warwick, QC: Old Chips Chips Wavy Chips Ripple…
Yummies in a Jar began in 1992 by selling a dozen jars of Strawberry Rhubarb jam at a Baysville street fair. All products are still handmade and hand packaged in my Yummies kitchen in Baysville, Muskoka. Using local products where possible, I…
At Yummy Cookies, we bake from scratch using local ingredients and time honoured recipes. You will find your favourites such as gingersnap cookies, date squares, oatmeal Belgian Chocolate cookies and brownies. We bake with butter and local eggs.…
Welcome to Yummy Spice Co., where flavour meets convenience! We believe that great food should be simple, quick, and absolutely delicious. Founded in 2024 in Kitchener, Ontario, we’re on a mission to make your life easier by helping you create quick…
Zak Stolk Luthier studies in graphic arts at the Niagara Institute of Technology further developed his artistic ability. His need to experiment with his materials eventually led to instrument making. He studied with Peter Mach, a luthier in Aylmer,…
At Zavida Coffee Roasters, we take pride in offering premium roast coffees in a variety of bold blends and flavours. Taste is of utmost importance, and we have coffees that will please every taste profile, from exotic single origin Costa Rican Cielo…
