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

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:

• Oso Negro Coffee – Nelson, BC’s small-batch coffee roaster.
• Twisted Goat Coffee – Roasted in Kamloops with a focus on sustainability.
• Nat’s Coffee House – Locally roasted and small-batch coffee.

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

• Mint Cleaning Products – Natural, eco-friendly cleaners.
• Nellie’s – A Canadian brand specializing in non-toxic, sustainable laundry products.

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

• Saje Natural Wellness – Essential oils and natural skincare.
• Rocky Mountain Soap Co. – Natural skincare and bath products.

Travel & Staycations

Explore Canada while supporting local hotels and resorts:

• Oak Bay Beach Hotel (Victoria, BC) – A luxury oceanfront resort.
• Watermark Resort (Osoyoos, BC) – A lakeside retreat.
• Wickaninnish Inn (Tofino, BC) – A stunning coastal getaway.

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.

Kids

• Veille sur toi – Handmade nightlights and kids’ décor.