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.
Birchwood Furniture is a firm believer of producing and sourcing our products locally as often as possible and by Canadian craftsmen. They emphasize Canadian manufacturing and materials, positioning their products as locally made with quality…
Birdies Bread Company is the realization of a dream for cook turned baker, Jessica Best. Jessica trained in Culinary Arts at the Culinary Institute of Canada in Prince Edward Island. Originally from Newfoundland, Jess cooked in professional kitchens…
At Birds & Bees Organic Winery our farm operation has enjoyed being responsible for different “firsts” and leadership in the production of food and beverages. Not only that, we are proud of our history of ethical stewardship of…
Birds of North America is a Canadian line of clothing founded in 2007 by designer Hayley Gibson. Birds began in a tiny live/work studio in Victoria, BC, in 2007 before Hayley and her partner, Neil, moved to Montreal in 2008 in order to have better…
Both Pam and I were fortunate to have graduated from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Pam has a BA in Ceramics and a BEd in Art Education, while I received a BA in Ceramics from Ohio Northern University and an MFA in…
Birdy Boredom Busters are made in Canada parrot toys that will encourage your bird to shred, chew, preen and forage. These hand made toys also promote mental stimulation for your feathered friend. Birds of all sizes will be entertained and boredom…
With almost 15 years of experience, the Birdy Toy Box has been involved in the design, research, testing and manufacturing of bird toys. Their goal is to keep all birds happy, safe and healthy. The Birdy Toy Box has been manufacturing affordable,…
For more than 50 years, our family business has been proud to offer you a wide variety of local products, picked fresh every day. The most ambitious will be able to obtain these same vegetables in the form of seeds and/or plants, in season, in our…
Bison Grow Greenhouse is a locally owned progressive company and a garden center that grows and supply bedding plants in Northern Alberta since 1989. We offer, beautify and build planters for homes, golf courses, towns and cities in Northern…
Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises – Brewed in the heart of the Old Montreal, our beers were elaborated religiously for the past decade. Whether you choose our traditional beers or our more unorthodox ones, our cuisine will know how to match…
