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.
Bobcaygeon Brewing Company – It was a hot summer day and we were kicking back on a dock near Bobcaygeon. We were deep in a craft beer discussion when it dawned on us – why not start our own brewery? Sure it would take a ton of a hard…
Bobcaygeon Farmers Market – Farmers market vendors are the backbone of our community’s agricultural economy, providing a diverse array of fresh, healthy, and sustainably produced foods. By shopping at a local farmers market, you can…
At BoCoq Gourmet. our care, professionalism and innovativeness come through in the quality and flavour of our ingredients. Our broths and sauces—including our popular BBQ sauce—are well known for their freshness. And our 130 spices and…
Established Since 1987, all BODDAM Hockey & Lacrosse products have been entirely designed and crafted in Canada. We are proud to offer our Hockey & Lacrosse equipment made to the highest quality and performance standards in the North America…
Body Science was purchased from the previous owner in August of 2023. Since then, I have been working on revamping the store, the products, and adding to what we have available. The goal of the store is to provide all-natural and handmade products…
After a few capsule collections sold to underground boutiques in NYC and Montreal, Judith Desjardins premiered BODYBAG by Jude in 1998. Originally targeted to ravers and clubbers, the label has now evolved to a directional contemporary brand…
Bogside is the historic local name for the neighbourhood along the north side of the beautiful Montague River. Once an industrial area along the waterfront and railway tracks; Bogside is a place for the finest kind of adventure and exploration.…
Bohemian Spirits is hand-crafted, hand-corked, and hands-down the happiest bits from around the Rocky Mountains in a bottle. We’re a fresh little distillery conveniently situated near the middle of nowhere, amidst the mountains in Canada’…
Boiling Oar Brewing Company launched as a small batch, craft brewery in Calgary, Alberta. We launched in March 2016 with the intentions of producing approachable and flavourful beer. Our ideology is to craft brews that everyone can appreciate, and…
The Boivin cheese factory is a family business founded in 1939 by Bernadette, Noël, Herman, Patrick, Antonio Boivin and their mother Marie Bluteau . They then acquire the cheese factory which belongs to their cousin Joseph Boivin , cheese…
