Made in Canada

The MIC (Made In Canada) Movement: Brands To Support

February 2, 2025

There’s never been a better time to support Canadian-owned and made-in-Canada brands. Whether stocking your kitchen, updating your wardrobe, or planning a getaway, choosing local products helps sustain businesses in our communities while ensuring high-quality goods. Here’s a guide to the best Canadian brands across food, home, fashion, beauty, travel and more. —Ashley Harris

Food & Grocery

Canada has a rich food industry, from dairy products to specialty snacks. Here are some great brands to add to your shopping list:

  • Dicky’s Dumps – Handmade dumplings crafted with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Dairyland – A Canadian staple offering milk, cream, and dairy products.
  • Balderson Cheese – Known for its premium-aged cheddar, which is made in Ontario.
  • Hardbite Chips – Small-batch, kettle-cooked chips using Canadian potatoes.
  • Hippie Snacks – Organic and plant-based snack options.
  • Tre Stelle – One of Canada’s top cheese brands.

Where to Shop for Local Goods

  • Save-On-Foods – A Western Canada grocery chain with a strong focus on local products.
  • Thrifty Foods – Vancouver Island’s go-to for fresh, Canadian-made products.
  • SPUD Delivers – Online grocery delivery featuring locally sourced foods.
  • Meridian Farm Market – A BC-based market focusing on fresh, local meats and produce.

Meal Prep & Dining

  • Fresh Prep – Meal kit service using fresh, local ingredients.
  • White Spot – A classic BC restaurant chain known for legendary burgers. White Spot sources premium local ingredients for menu items.

Coffee & Beverages

Whether you prefer a morning brew or a local craft beer, here are some Canadian beverage brands to try:

Wineries & Breweries

  • Country Vines – Located in Richmond, BC, this winery produces unique, handcrafted farm-based Estate Wines.
  • Blasted Church –  Set in the heart of BC’s Okanagan Valley, Blasted Church crafts unique wines from historic, thoughtfully farmed vineyards.
  • Mission Hill – Award-winning Canadian wines from West Kelowna, BC.
  • Barnside Brewing – A farm-based brewery in Ladner, BC, crafting unfiltered and fresh-tasting beer using their farm-grown ingredients.

Home & Decor

Upgrade your home while supporting Canadian businesses:

Candles & Fragrance

  • Milkjar Candle Co. – Canadian handmade soy candles with clean scents.
  • World of LLA –  Vancouver-owned candle company founded by an 11-year-old entrepreneur.

Cleaning & Laundry

Fashion & Accessories

Support Canadian designers and ethical fashion brands:

  • Frank and Oak – Born and raised in Montreal, this brand offers sustainable clothing with a modern aesthetic.
  • Pamela Card Jewelry – Handcrafted jewelry from Vancouver, BC, inspired by history and art.
  • Poppy Barley – Alberta-born brand that partners with with family-owned factories and produces sustainably-made footwear and accessories.
  • Mija – A shoe brand, founded by local influencer, Tessa Lindsay Garcia. Mija is passionate about supporting Mexico, as well as Canada, with all packaging and marketing materials produced in Vancouver.
  • FREE LABEL –  Community and ethics-based slow fashion brand, which is proudly made in Canada. FREE LABEL carries sizes 5X-XS.

Beauty & Personal Care

Travel & Staycations

Explore Canada while supporting local hotels and resorts:

Pet Products

Treat your furry friend with Canadian-made products:

  • Nutrience – Canadian pet food brand with quality ingredients.
  • Healthybud –  Canadian (Montreal-based, Toronto-founded) pet wellness brand bringing research-backed superfoods to dogs’ bowls.

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