MADEINCANADA.

v. 3.0

A guide to clothing and accessories made in Canada, for discerning Canadian purchasers.
Compiled and arranged by Nick Uhlig.
Version 3.0 completed & published online 24 November 2017.
 TABLEOFCONTENTS.

INTRODUCTION.
i. WHATISMADEINCANADA? 2
ii. ABOUTTHISGUIDE. 4
THELIST.
1. BLANKS&FABRIC. 6
2. PANTS&DENIM. 8
3. MEN’S&WOMEN’SAPPAREL. 10
4. WOMEN’SAPPAREL. 16
5. MEN'STAILORED&DRESSATTIRE. 23
6. STREETWEAR. 25
7. ATHLETIC&SPORTSWEAR. 27
8. OUTERWEAR. 31
9. LEATHER&SHOES. 34
10. UNDERWEAR&SOCKS. 38
11. BABIES&CHILDREN. 41
12. ACCESSORIES. 43
13. COSMETICS&TOILETRIES. 48
POSTSCRIPT.
iii. FINALWORD. 53
iv. CHANGELOG 55
i. WHATISMADEINCANADA?
The Competition Bureau has two sets of guidelines for products sold as being made in Canada. These are “Made in
Canada” and “Product of Canada”. The latter is the stricter of the two, as illustrated by the guidelines shown below:
"Product of Canada" Claims
The Bureau generally will not challenge a representation that states that a good is a "Product
of Canada" under the false or misleading representations provisions of the Acts if these two
conditions are met:
1. the last substantial transformation of the good occurred in Canada; and
2. all or virtually all (at least 98%) of the total direct costs of producing or manufacturing the
good have been incurred in Canada.
"Made in Canada" Claims
The Bureau will generally not challenge a representation that a good is "Made in Canada"
under the false or misleading representations provisions of the Acts if these three conditions
are met:
1. the last substantial transformation of the good occurred in Canada;
2. at least 51% of the total direct costs of producing or manufacturing the good have been
incurred in Canada; and
3. the "Made in Canada" representation is accompanied by an appropriate qualifying
statement, such as "Made in Canada with imported parts" or "Made in Canada with
domestic and imported parts". This could also include more specific information such
as "Made in Canada with 60% Canadian content and 40% imported content".
In both cases, all of the conditions must be met in order for the company to thoroughly avoid getting into trouble over the
labelling of their products.
The Competition Bureau accepts complaints from customers who feel that the claims made by companies are false, or
exaggerated. This can include things like deceptively Canadian branding when the garment is in fact imported. I encourage
everyone to register complaints if they see such practices.
If you've ever looked closely at your clothing label, you may have noticed that the tag (inside the garment, usually on the
left side of the body, though sometimes the label at the neck) has something that looks like this on it:
100% COTTON
WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLOURS
TUMBLE DRY LOW
MADE IN CANADA
CA 12345
The last bit, the CA with five numbers, is a unique identifier for any business that "manufactures, processes or finishes of a
textile fibre product, or is engaged in the business of importing or selling any textile fibre product in Canada". These numbers
are searchable in the Industry Canada (Competition Bureau) database, which you can find here.

This lets you find out more about the supply chain through which your garments travel, and in some cases allows you to
know who actually made the clothing you wear. Companies often contract the manufacture of their garments, and the CA
number will usually tell you exactly who made it, regardless of whose label is on it.
More information about “Made in Canada” claims can be found here at the Competition Bureau’s website.

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ii. ABOUTTHISGUIDE.
This guide is by no means considered exhaustive. It is the result of some hobbyist detective work, careful shopping, internet
conversations, phone calls, and random discoveries made from approximately 2012 to 2017. There are almost certainly more
brands out there who manufacture their goods in Canada. I would be eager to hear about them. If you come across a company—
or decide to found one yourself—please contact me at clothingfromcanada@gmail.com.
Bolded words are hyperlinks. Clicking on them will take you to a website, most usually the landing page of a company or their
webstore. There are also a few peppered throughout the document that refer to other web pages for pertinent reading. The table of
contents also contains hyperlinks to allow jumping to different points in the document.
This document is organized into sections based on the type of clothing, for easy searches. There is occasionally overlap between
categories. Within each category, the companies are listed in alphabetical order with a short description and some details of where
they manufacture. Some entries are sparser than others, due to paucity of available information, or possibly just hastiness or laziness
on my part.
The companies here listed were selected with a rather nebulous list of criteria. One major limitation is that the list does not include
merchants who have storefronts on sites like Etsy. Were this the case, the list would be far longer and more difficult to keep up-to-
date. I encourage anyone interested in buying locally made goods to look on sites like Etsy as well, as there is a wealth of options
available for Canadian-made clothing and accessories. They also have an established community of Canadian makers, who
recently did a series of nation-wide pop-up markets in 2016. There are also events focusing at least partially on Canadian-made
fashion, like Toronto’s INLAND and Edmonton’s Royal Bison.
I am indebted to a number of sources for inciting my interest in made-in-Canada clothing and fashion. In order of publication:

The challenge: to live (and buy) 100% Canadian.

Gail Johnson, The Globe and Mail, 15 Sept. 2011

They make it here, or do they? The confusing and opaque search for clothing that’s truly made in Canada.
. Nathalie Atkinson, The National Post, 6 Jul 2013

Why small manufacturers are returning to ‘Made in Canada’

Alexandra Lopez-Pacheo, The Financial Post, 14 Jul 2013

The “made in Canada” brand: does it even make any economic difference?
Armina Ligaya, The Financial Post, 15 Feb 2014

‘Made in Canada’ or bust: Standing on guard for Canadian men’s wear

Jeremy Freed, The Globe and Mail, 30 June 2016

Canadian Designers: The challenge of making a name in fashion in Canada

Staff Torstar News, Metro, 29 Oct 2016

I would also like to thank all the Canadian redditors in this original thread who provided links and information to help me expand
this list. Corrections to manufacturing locations, names of companies, and even some unfortunate news about companies offshoring
their manufacturing are all owed to the users who commented on that thread and via e-mail to the address stated above.
I have spent many hours curating, modifying, styling, and updating this list. However, this work represents a labour of love, not
something done for financial remuneration or publicity. While I have received a number of suggestions on how to “monetize” this list,
I should mention that I am emphatically and permanently uninterested in any financial gain from this work. So please do not ask.
Beyond that, please feel free to contact me with any comments, concerns, questions, or corrections.
Now on to the list.

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1. BLANKS&FABRIC.
Ajax Textile
Made in Ajax, ON. Fabric mill in operation since 1953.
Chemise Empire (Empire Shirts)
Made in Louiseville, QC. Uniform, dress, and military shirt makers. Raised by Wolves used their services for oxford cloth
button downs in one season a couple years back.
CYC Design Corporation
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1996 by Craig Atkinson, originally to cater to Japanese companies. More recently
they have produced and designed garments for Arc’teryx and MEC, as well as companies in the U.S.A. like Alife and
Engineered Garments. This is the manufacturer that makes garments for Wings + Horns and Reigning Champ (all owned
by the same people as CYC), and also Supreme at one point (possibly still). Not sure if they do their own knitting and
dyeing, but at the very least the sewing is done there.
Delyla
Made in Montréal, QC. Fabric mill in operation since 2002. They also make some of their own items, including terry cloth
robes and a few different styles of t-shirt. Heavy focus on eco-fabrics such as hemp, bamboo, recycled polyester, recycled
cotton, and organic cotton.
Ethica/Attraction
Made in Lac Drolet, QC. Garments featuring organic cotton and some recycled fabrics, with a focus on sustainability. They
make a lot of your basic items, like t-shirts and sweats, as well as some accessories like scarves, mittens, and tuques.
Highline Apparel
Made in Toronto, ON. Shirts, sweats, and a few accessories made using primarily organic ringspun cotton, as well as other
fabrics like 50/50 cotton-poly. Company focus on sustainable practices and involvement with green initiatives in Ontario.
Jerico
Made in Toronto, ON. Basic tees, sweats, polos, and occasionally shorts/pants. Knit, cut, dyed, and sewed in the same
factory in Scarborough. Unisex, as well as male- and female-specific styles. They make a reasonable effort to remain
contemporary in their style offerings, and also do private label and custom work.
Oratex
Made in Montréal, QC. Fabric mill in operation since 1989.
Roopa Knitting Mills
Knit, cut, dyed, and sewn in Caledon, ON. Fabric mill and manufacturer of blank garments.They also sell fabrics, as
opposed to finished/sewn garments. They make the sweats that Raised by Wolves use in many of their lines.
Shirtfit
Made in Concord, ON. Parent company of Shirtfit and Royal Shirt Co. Founded in 1969 by Italian immigrants Luigi and
Maria d’Abbondanza, and now helmed by their daughter Anita. Yet another manufacturer that was tapped by Raised by
Wolves for some of their elongated flannel button-downs in the Fall/Winter 2015 release. Shirtfit has also made garments
for Harry Rosen and Barney’s New York. Royal Shirt Co. is stocked by Model Citizen in Toronto’s Kensington Market
neighbourhood, the only retailer in Canada that I know of for this brand.
Siltex
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Fabric mill in operation since 1970.
Vetements Cookshire Inc.
Made in Cookshire, QC, just outside of Sherbrooke. Owned by the folks who founded the Québec-based Tristan (also
known as Tristan et Iseut) clothing store, this maker of blazers and jackets for men and women was opened quite recently,
in 2013 I believe.
WS & Co
Made in Toronto, ON. Parent company of the Redwood Classics label, which consists primarily of tees and sweats.
Their factory does private label work for many brands and has also produced the Olympic apparel for both Roots and
Hudson’s Bay Company.

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2. PANTS&DENIM.
Arturo Denim Co.
Made in Beauce, QC and Edmonton, AB. A recently-founded Edmonton-based label that makes jeans for men and women.
The majority of their pants are made by the same factory that produces Second Jeans (see below), but they also make a
small portion of their line in their Edmonton studio on 124th street.
The Canadian Denim Company
Made in Montréal, QC (possibly). Kickstarter that aimed to establish another Canadian denim brand. Denim is sourced from
Cone mills in Greensboro, NC and the jeans are sewn in Canada (probably in Montreal or Beauce, QC), and finished off
with repurposed moose leather patches obtained from the Wendake Huron-Wendat First Nations. They currently have one
fit, the Louie, which is a slim-straight 13.5 oz. jean.
dutil.
Made in California, USA. Denim shop right next to Sydney’s on Queen Street in downtown Toronto. They make some of
their own items. Their denim fabric itself also comes from Cone Mills, and is sewn in California. One of two exceptions on
this list.
Naked & Famous
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded by a rather interesting fellow named Brandon Svarc. Known previously for their use of
weird fabrics (like glow-in-the-dark and mint scratch-and-sniff denim...seriously) and for making the world's heaviest
denim jeans. Primarily men's raw/selvedge denim, and some apparel (including sweaters and button-downs) but they've
also started making ladies' denim in a couple of fits. They also recently collaborated with an increasingly popular menswear
company called Frank & Oak for a few pieces. Frank & Oak do not typically manufacture in Canada, unfortunately. N&F
have shifted recently from the “weird” denim styles they used to be known for into a more refined and “serious” label,
targeting denim-heads around the world. Online shop is located at Tate & Yoko, whose prices are very unfortunately all
in US dollars, though there’s a 20% discount for Canadian customers to offset the difference.
Olé Denim
Made in USA, but a Canadian company: Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK. Newcomer to the raw denim market. The
second of two exceptions on this list, as they manufacture in the United States. The denim itself comes from Kuroki Mills,
in Japan.
Second Jeans
Made in Beauce, QC. Known for their "yoga jeans" which have a lot of stretch and are apparently quite comfortable. A
favourite of many women I know. They also make some other women's garments, but free moving jeans are the mainstay.
Direct quote from a lady I know who tried their jeans: “They make my bum look like some sort of exotic fruit.”
United Stock Dry Goods
Made in Toronto, ON. Company started by the owner of Sydney's, a menswear shop located on Queen Street West in
downtown Toronto. Raw denim is the focus, but they also make menswear. They have two fits of jean (narrow and slight,
with slight being the skinnier of the two) in several colours each, as well as making some sweats, tees, and button downs.

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3. MEN’S&WOMEN’SAPPAREL.
18 Waits
Made in Toronto, ON. Menswear. They make everything from sweaters and tees to full suits and outerwear. Their clothes
follow a less-is-more design approach, often with clean, almost minimalist aesthetics, though they usually have flannels
and button-downs in more dynamic patterns.
60°N 95°W
Not sure where in Canada it’s made. Basic unisex stuff like t-shirts and sweats, some of which feature Chris Hadfield (like
a skateboarding astronaut graphic tee).
Abaka
Made in Shawinigan, Victoriaville, and Montréal, QC. Athletic-leaning casual wear for adults and children. They make
underwear as well as basics like sweats, tees, and long-sleeves for men. Dresses, tops, and leggings for the ladies. They
focus on using eco-friendly and natural fibres like hemp, tencel, and bamboo.
Alberta Apparel
Not sure where it’s made. Unisex casualwear for adults and children, prominently featuring Albertan iconography. One of
their staples seems to be the trucker hat with the province of Alberta shield on it.
Anián
Made in Victoria, BC. Surfing-inspired clothing. Targeted towards men mostly, but some unisex styles as well. Button-down
shirts, tees, sweats, hats, and accessories. They also make actual surfboards in a variety of sizes and styles.
Atelier B
Made in Montréal, QC. Minimalist clothing for adults. Button-down shirts for men and women, skirts, dresses, and tops for
the ladies, and some outerwear and aprons as well as a handful of accessories. Solid colours with the occasional playful
pattern. Very much in keeping with a Japanese minimalism sort of look, with an emphasis on natural fabrics like waxed
canvas and linen.
Awaken Apparel
Not sure where made, probably Victoria or somewhere on Vancouver Island. Simple items like henleys, tank tops, sweats,
and tees for men and women. Most of their clothes use bamboo fiber, and they aim to manufacture clothing as sustainably
as possible. They donate 10% of their profits to the Ancient Forest Alliance.
Bon Vivant
Made in Montréal, QC. Menswear. In-house brand of a shop that sells a lot of the Canadian-made fashions here. They
make button-down shirts, some pants and shorts, and a few bags. Style is sort of a toss-up between Naked & Famous
and Muttonhead. They have shirts in nice solid colours, as well as some more interesting patterns, and in a range of fabrics
including oxford cloth, linen, and gingham. Most of their fabrics are produced in Japan and the garments are made here.
Bonnetier
Made in Montréal, QC, probably. Men’s, women’s, and children’s casual clothing, manufactured in Quebec and silk-
screened by hand in Montreal. Mostly t-shirts, with some sweats, dresses, and socks rounding out the line. Most garments
are made from merino wool.
Boutique Blank
Made in Montréal, QC, and environs. Casual wear for adults and children. Men’s fashions consist mostly of tees, long-
sleeves and sweats, while the women’s line also extends to skirts and dresses along with other casual wear. They have a
few items for babies and some accessories as well (bag, watch cap, etc.). They are the sister brand of Ionik (see the
athletic & sportswear section).
Buttercream Clothing
Made in Kelowna, BC (probably). Primarily women’s apparel and accessories, but they have a limited range of clothing
geared towards men as well. Their range is definitely targeted to 20 to 30 somethings, and is pretty casual in tone for the
most part, though they do stock some dresses and skirts for women, as well as a few accessories and even some kimonos
and ponchos.
Canadian Made
Made in Toronto, ON. While perhaps not very imaginatively named, the company makes playfully-designed casual wear for
men and women. Graphic tees and artwork dominate their online shop, with designs that echo those of Peace Collective,
the brand behind the infamous (and probably plagiarized) “Toronto vs. Everybody” shirts. Luckily, unlike Peace Collective,
this company doesn’t manufacture their clothing in Pakistan.

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le Château
Headquartered in Ville St.-Laurent, QC. Some items made in Canada, most are not. Not sure where exactly the MiC stuff
is actually manufactured. Men’s and women’s formal-ish clothing. Bit of a younger look to most of their clothing, and
generally they put more emphasis on their women's line. Found in malls everywhere.
C&O Apparel
Made in Burnaby, BC. Menswear and womenswear. Parent company that manufactures under several brands, both
created by them and acquired from other companies, spanning regular apparel to winter-oriented outerwear. Their own
label “Rough Dress” is, I believe, sold at Costco. They also have a label called “Tuff Athletics” that sells, as you guessed,
athletic wear. Their website suggests that they do some manufacturing overseas, but this could be in reference to the
sourcing of their fabrics, as opposed to the actual construction of garments.
Chlorophylle
Some items made in Québec, most made overseas. Québécois outerwear company, making everything from winter jackets
to underwear and accessories for men and women.
Commonwealth Manufacturing
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Men’s shirts. Small batches of mostly long-sleeved button down shirts in fabrics ranging from wool
to chambray to flannel. Made by a few dudes in a Winnipeg workshop. One of few brands that incorporates transparency
pricing into their model. This makes for a very interesting read (even if it is a short one).
East Coast Lifestyle
Some items made in Canada, not sure where. Brand is based out of Halifax, NS. Sweats, tees, some accessories such
as hats and bags. Leaning towards streetwear in their aesthetic. Of 156 items in their online store, 26 (17%) are made here
(you can filter for it in their webstore). The made in Canada items are predominantly sweats and t-shirts.
Egli’s Sheep Farm
Made in Minnitaki, ON. High-quality woolen knits and accessories for adults and children. Founded in 1952 by Swiss
immigrants Robert and Margarit Egli. Fairly well-known for their sheepskin slippers, which are incredibly warm and cushy
and will last many years if treated well.
Flannel Foxes
Based in Edmonton, AB, made elsewhere in Canada by contract manufacturers. A line of outdoorsy and mostly unisex
clothing featuring lots of plaid/tartan, as well as solid colour sweats and tuques, and some graphic tees. Not all of their stuff
is made in Canada. Main exceptions are headwear.
Foreign Rider
Made in Toronto, ON. Simple menswear staples made in small batches. Hoodies, tees (long- and short-sleeved), shorts,
and polos. They also sell photography by one Ralph Dunning, as well as a small set of cotton blend blankets.
Freyja Canada
Made in Canada, not sure where. Headquartered in Toronto, ON. Sweaters, hats, and accessories for men and women.
All products are made of 100% Icelandic wool. Designs and patterns are fairly “traditional” winter fare, with beautiful results.
Granted Clothing
Made in Richmond, BC. Beautiful hand-knit wool sweaters and accessories with lots of interesting patterns (including things
like owls and CBC logos).
Harris Loungewear
Made in Toronto, ON (probably) though originally the company is from Tilsonburg, ON. Men’s loungewear, including tees,
sweats, and shorts/boxer briefs. Primarily made from bamboo fibre. Brother brand of This is J (see women’s apparel), a
women and children’s casual wear brand.
Hemp & Co.
Made in Victoria, BC. Clothing for men and women made from Canadian-grown hemp. Most styles are fairly casual,
comprising tees, sweats, and even some underwear, but they carry men’s oxford cloth button-downs, and skirts and
dresses for the ladies as well.
Hendrik Lou
Made in Vancouver, BC. Hand-knit sweaters, blankets, and accessories made from fair-trade alpaca,organic cotton linen,
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Homespun Knitwear
Made in Vancouver, BC. High-quality shirts, primarily tees of several varieties and Henleys (the shirts with a few buttons in
the centre of the neck). Not available online from the manufacturer, only from resellers/stockists.
Illbury & Goose
Made primarily in London, ON, but also in other locations. Men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and so on. This
company does a little bit of everything, from unisex apparel to apothecary products to accessories and leather goods. Not
everything is made here, but most of it is, by local artisans from whom I&G source the final products. The company name
comes from businesses started by family members of the two founders, “Illbury Furs” and “Nielsen's Flowers & The Country
Goose”, both originally founded in 1928 (neither is operational any more).
Marmier
Made in Montréal, QC. No-nonsense contemporary menswear, including short- and long-sleeved button downs, tees,
sweats, shorts, and trousers. The button downs incorporate a few very simple patterns, while all other garments are solid
colours primarily in earth tones. They also feature a number of accessories, including belts, tuques, and scarves.
Movementglobal
Probably made in Vancouver, BC. A toss-up between activewear and everyday clothing, primarily for women but with a
small men’s line as well. Dresses, tunics, sweats, and so on for the ladies; shorts and a few tees and long-sleeves for the
men. Most of the garments are made using bamboo fabric.
Muskoka Bear Wear
Made in the Muskoka region, ON. Casuals and loungewear for men, women, and kids. Similar in aesthetic to the Roots
camp clothing, but actually made in Canada, instead of just pretending to be. They even have made in Canada socks.
Muttonhead
Made in Toronto, ON for the most part. Lots of sweats, tees, hats, dress shirts, and slacks, with a more active, outdoorsy
slant. All their clothes are designed to be unisex, and most are entirely manufactured in Toronto. Some are made in the
USA hats and baseball shirts, for instance). Recent lines have begun to incorporate more technical fabrics, like their
waterproof camping hoodies and some of their jackets. Founded by Meg Sinclair, the brand was originally conceived as a
thesis collection for her program at Ryerson University School of Fashion.
Needs&Wants Studios
Made in Toronto, ON. Forward-thinking men's apparel, including jackets and flannel button-downs with unique silhouettes
and patterns. One of their trademarks is a peacoat or coach’s jacket with each sleeve being a different colour or material
(wool on one side and leather on the other, for instance).
Noctex
Made in Vancouver, BC. Apparel for men and women. Often oversized, long sleeved, and drapey fits in keeping with current
fashion trends. Several unisex garments including extended pullover hoodies and t-shirts. Their women’s line has a very
androgynous feel to it. Most fabrics are monochrome; whites, greys, and blacks. Almost all of the fabrics they use are
deadstock, meaning they would otherwise just collect dust or get thrown out. They are also generally milled in the United
States, and mostly made from natural source materials. Founded in 2011 by Negin Izad.
North American Quality Purveyors
Some items made in Toronto, ON, others elsewhere. NAQP is an online shop that has a lot of made in Canada and made
in USA brands for sale, but they also have their own small line consisting of sweaters, button-downs, t-shirts, and some
accessories like hats and gloves. The tees and sweats are made in Toronto by WS & Co (see the blanks &
manufacturers section).
North Standard Trading Post
Based in Toronto, some products made in Canada in various locations. North Standard does a little bit of everything,
carrying their own line of beard care products, apparel, accessories, and home goods. You can filter for made-in-Canada
items on their webstore, this includes a good deal of their apparel and all of their beard care products.
Nuvango
Made in Toronto, ON. Exceedingly loud clothing for men and women, including graphic tees, bodysuits, tank tops, boxer
briefs, jinbei (misnamed as kimonos on the website), and so on. They even have some kids apparel. Lots of the garments
are made of polyester, and if I were a gambling man I would put my money on these being sublimation printed garments.
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Of Sharks & Men
Made in Montréal, QC. Menswear with a more playful slant. Bright colours and understated patterns can be found in their
button-down shirts, and they stock some graphic tees/tanks as well as some pretty sharp-looking trousers. Releases during
colder seasons feature more muted colours, often in block patterns on sweaters or tees. In past seasons they’ve also
made some reversible tees similar to those that Muttonhead has released.
Ovate
Made in Montréal, QC. Sleek, modern clothing for men & women. On quite a fashion-forward tip, withy minimalist aesthetics
and unusual cuts and styling. They have recently (Fall 2017) begun making menswear again, after several years’ break.
Outclass
Made in Toronto, ON. Menswear. Basics like slacks and button-downs, as well as more casual wear. Some of their
garments are a bit more on the flamboyant side, but they also make clean, solid-coloured styles as well.
Ovate
Made in Montréal, QC. Sleek, modern clothing for men & women. On quite a fashion-forward tip, withy very minimal
aesthetics and unusual cuts and styling. After a hiatus of several years’ length, they once again manufacture men’s clothing.
Parks Canada
Not sure where they’re made. A lot of the gear that Parks Canada sells is actually made here, which is pretty nice. Shirts,
caps, jackets, shawls, and all sorts of other stuff for adults and children, all celebrating our national parks and featuring that
handsome beaver logo.
Piña Styles
Made in Vancouver, BC, and printed in Ucluelet, BC. Predominantly sweats and tees for men and women. All garments
feature original artwork by the Angie Roussin, the owner. The designs are screen printed by hand onto the shirts in their
Ucluelet studio. The artwork consists of a lot of intricate line work and has a distinctly west-coast vibe to it (whales, bears,
salmon, lots of ocean and forest iconography) and ranges from highly colourful to black and white. Founded in 2007.
Pollen Sweaters
Made in Powell River, BC. Simple, no-nonsense woolen sweaters for adults and children. They use a special type of wool
that is non-itchy and machine washable for easy care. Their garments come in an almost ludicrous array of colours, and
consist mostly of crew- and v-neck sweaters as well as a few hats and accessories.
Power of My People
Made in Vancouver, BC. A line of casual to semi-formal garments for men and women. Their ethos is of a “not quite unisex”
bent, with many of the women’s styles borrowing heavily from menswear in terms of style and cut. They make a lot of button
down shirts in a few different fits for men and women, as well as some tees, and accessories.
Province of Canada
Presumably made in Toronto, ON. Casual clothing for men and women, consisting of tees (short and long sleeve), sweats,
hats, and accessories. Many of the sweats are unisex. They use ringspun cotton for their tees, which makes them lighter,
softer, and more durable.
Red Canoe
Some items made in Canada, not sure where. Casual men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing celebrating cultural
institutions like bush planes, the CBC, and the RCAF. Their made in Canada items consist mostly of t-shirts, with a few
sweaters, jackets, and hats.
Respecterre
Made in Ham-Nord, QC. Respecterre is manufactured in an Eco-Village, the largest of its kind in Quebec, known as la
Cité écologique. They make a variety of active and lifestyle clothing for men and women, ranging from yoga-focused
clothing to underwear and outerwear. Their online shop also sells products by a few other brands.
Sitka Surf Company
Not sure where in Canada they’re made, but the company is based in Victoria, BC. Far from being just a surfwear company,
Sitka makes a wide range of apparel for men and women, from button down shirts to sweats to outerwear to a small
selection of denim. Almost all of their products are made in Canada, and most that aren’t will be in the future, as the
company is making a big effort to move all production within the country.

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StrateRazor
Made in Toronto, ON. Casual work-wear for adults. Sweats, baseball shirts, and tees geared towards comfort and easy
fits, for long work days and casual wear.
Strathcona Stockings
Made in Vancouver, BC and Roberts Creek, BC. Presumably named (as are many Canadian institutions and
neighbourhoods) for Donald Smith, a prominent Scottish-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist. Strathcona
Stockings’ garments consist largely of men’s silk dress socks with loud patterns often featuring flora, fauna, and abstract
imagery.
Strong & Free Emblem
Headquartered in Saint John, NB, not sure what city they’re made in. Graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts, as well as several
bags, including a leather shoulder bag. Most products 100% made in Canada.
Tristan
Headquartered in Montréal, QC. Alternatively (or formerly?) named Tristan & Iseut. Broad array of clothing and accessories
for men and women. Some items made in Canada, but not sure where the MiC stuff is actually manufactured. One
manufacturing facility is located in Cookshire, QC, but this location only makes blazers and jackets.
Twenty Tees
Made in Montréal, QC. Oddly enough this is not a Canadian company, but an American one, with headquarters in Newport
Beach, CA and an office in NYC. But they manufacture in a vertically-integrated factory in Montréal. This might be because
the founder, David Helwani, is from Montréal. Apparently the mills owned by this fellow do a lot of work for Alice & Olivia,
Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, and Versace. Twenty Tees are a bit hard to categorize, because their women’s and men’s
lines are so different in aesthetic. The men’s apparel is more streetwear-influenced, featuring mostly tees, sweats, and
hoodies. The women’s wear on the other hand is a bit more grown up, incorporating solid colours and simple patterns into
their dresses and skirts, while also offering tees, tanks, and sweats in interesting cuts, and sometimes jackets and blazers.
Wings + Horns
Made in Vancouver, BC. High-end men's clothing and accessories, founded by Craig Atkinson of CYC Design Corp, and
designed primarily by Raif Adelberg (at least originally). An urban-centered look, with a Japanese-influenced minimalist feel
and considerable breadth of product lines. Frequent collaborations with other brands (New Balance, Adidas, PORTER, and
so on), resulting in products like limited edition backpacks and shoes. They regularly make everything from accessories to
footwear to daily essentials.
Workshop
100% made in North America, some items made in Canada (probably in Vancouver, BC). In-house brand of Boys Co., a
Vancouver-based clothing store. The line mostly consists of tees, crew-necks, and button-down shirts, while also featuring
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Act Three Apparel
Made in Toronto, ON. Dresses with a nostalgic feel, featuring lace trims, floral patterns, and an overall old-fashioned vibe
to them. Founded in 2015 by Sarah Marland.
Adhesif Clothing
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded by designer (and native Montréalaise) Melissa Ferreira. Clothing for women with emphasis
on sustainable and recycled fabrics.
Allison Wonderland
Made in Vancouver, BC. Two brands, Pillar and Allison Wonderland, made by Allison Smith. Everyday wear for women.
Amanda Maria
Made in Canada, possibly in Toronto, ON. Forward-thinking and almost aggressively minimalist women’s apparel. Solid
and block colours with very clean silhouettes.
Amanda Moss
Made in Montréal, QC. Casual to business-casual dresses and tops for women. Patterns are fairly simple, and the cuts on
some of the more recent pieces are very minimalist, again espousing a vaguely Japanese aesthetic. Others are more
typical, but generally design flourishes, if present at all, are very understated, while the solid colours tend to be fairly vibrant.
Anu Raina
Made in Oakville, ON. Fancy women’s scarves made of that slightly sheer sort of material. Generally quite flashy designs,
and she even makes one with a map of the TTC subway on it.
Betina Lou
Made in Montréal, QC. Most garments have a clean, minimalist look, with some items (dresses primarily) incorporating
louder patterns. Dresses, jeans, tops and skirts, along with a plethora of other products (not all of which are made by them).
They also feature accessories and jewelry from a number of designers, both local and international, and their online store
stocks some made-in-Montréal menswear such as Of Sharks and Men and brother label Marmier.
Birds of North America
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded by Victoria, BC native Hayley Gibson in 2007. Primarily dresses, but in the past they have
also made onesies, as well as separate pants and blouse combos. The garments have a more youthful feel to them,
frequently using graphic prints and some of them having old-timey elements like collars and lots of buttons on dresses.
Some garments are more stark in appearance, with a sort of 1970s vibe to them.
Brenda Beddomé
Probably made in Toronto, ON. Comfort-focused fashions for women. A fairly grown up look, but without looking dated.
Fabrics seem to incorporate stretch quite frequently, similar to Fig (see below), to allow freedom of movement. Their look is
somewhere in between yoga enthusiast and young mother. Which is not a bad thing.
Caméléon Designer
Made in Québec, QC. Women’s apparel with an interesting aesthetic which seems to show subtle streetwear influences.
Dresses, blouses, skirts, shawls, pants, and more. Range goes from casual to eveningwear, even including some cocktail
dresses along with sweats and leather leggings.
Cecile Bénac Knitwear
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women's apparel, primarily sweaters and shirts, made from unusual fabrics.
Chloe Angus
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women’s wear heavily featuring Haida influence, and artwork predominantly done by a fellow
named Clarence Mills, who has collaborated with Chloe since the inception of the brand. Mostly casual wear, including a
number of button wraps that are worn sort of like a cross between a shawl and a cardigan.
Cinder+Smoke
Made in Edmonton, AB. Women’s clothing featuring a vintage sort of feel, almost thrift shop-ish. Lots of vibrant patterns.
Garments range from tees to dresses and skirts.
Créations Encore
Allegedly made in Montréal, QC. Could not be verified but many sources suggest this is the case. Some products are
tagged as “Made in Canada” on their website, but the tagging is inconsistent, which could simply be human error. Women’s

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patterns, and diverse colour combinations.
Dagg and Stacey
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2001, with their first collection released in 2003. Women’s clothing, of a fairly casual
bent. Newest collection features very clean aesthetic with some interesting features. Dresses in soft fabrics with a sash
resembling an obi, flared cropped pants, extended button-down shirts. Some pieces have a more androgynous look while
others are more traditionally feminine, helped along by some simple prints here and there. Typical of women’s lines, the
S/S lines tend to be more colourful. Past lines have had a less androgynous look.
Delvyn van Loon
Made in Toronto, ON. Minimalist and modern women’s fashions, from sweater dresses to outerwear. Generally
monochrome colour palette (grey, black, white) with an oversized, drapey look being the norm. All items are made to order.
Dorothea Knitting Mills, Inc.
Made in Toronto, ON. DKM is the parent company of Parkhurst, Cotton Country, and Outdoor Edition, all sub-companies
that sell knitted clothing and accessories for women. While about 25% of their production has been offshored, the majority
of their products are still made here. They are best known for the Parkhurst brand. All of them are retail-only, and the website
requires a name and address to get a list of stockists, but keep an eye out and you might see them in the wild.
Duffield Design
Made in Dunrobin, ON (technically part of Ottawa, ON). All designs made by Megan Duffield, using eco-friendly fabrics,
including many sourced from within Canada. The brand also places a significant general emphasis on sustainability. Casual
wear from dresses to tops and leggings. Most pieces seem to focus on freedom of movement and comfort.
Eliza Faulkner
Made in Montréal, QC. Eponymnous label founded by former Vancouver Island resident and graduate of Central St. Martins
College of Art & Design. Women’s apparel that mixes grown-up garments with almost child-like design features, clean lines,
and a playful, relaxed feel.
encircled
Made in Toronto, ON. Women’s lifestyle and sort-of-activewear brand. Their signature piece is a really very interesting thing
called the “Chrysalis Cardi” which is basically a large piece of fabric with snaps on it that can be transformed into a number
of different garments depending on how you arrange it. The motivation behind the brand is designing highly functional
clothing with which you can “do more will less”, so many of their garments are re-arrangeable to be worn a number of ways.
Erdaine Knitwear
Based in Burnaby, BC, but unsure where in Canada they do their manufacturing. Seamless knitwear for women, including
sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, cardigans, and shawls. Solid colours as a rule, generally in soft/muted tones.
Eve Gravel
Made in Montréal, QC. Eponymous brand of a designer from Saguenay, QC, founded in 2002. Tops, dresses, and skirts,
primarily. Garments feature a lot of geometric patterns, and tend to be slightly androgynous-leaning while still keeping
feminine touches.
Femme de Carriere
Likely made in QC, not sure where. Some made in Canada lines, similar to Tristan and le Château. Created in 1979,
specializes in women's workwear. Suits, standalone pieces, skirts, and dresses. It's a grab bag - many pieces are for the
older crowd, and many pieces are for the mid-20's just starting out with her career crowd.
FIG
Made in Montréal, QC. Described as "travel wear for women". The theme of their garments is comfort and ease of
movement. They also make some accessories. FIG also makes an effort not only to manufacture here, but to source fabrics
from Canada as well, and they frequently make use of organic and eco-friendly fabrics in their pieces.
Free Label
Made in Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC. Casual women’s apparel with a clear influence from yoga fashion. Another brand
with a focus on slow design, they make a range of basic items that allow freedom of motion.
Front Room
Made in Calgary, AB. Professional clothing (tops, mostly) designed for women with larger busts. Founded in 2015.

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Gilmour Clothing
Made in Vancouver, BC. Active- and casual-wear for women. They have a wide product range, from true athletic wear to
more dressed-up items, and with a large selection of patterns and cuts. Many of their garments are made using bamboo-
based fabrics, like other lines mentioned here.
Hoi Bo
Made in Toronto, ON. Bags, jewelry, and clothing for women. The label espouses a sort of rugged austerity in its design,
with solid colours and unusual cuts to its garments. The jewelry has a rough-hewn look to it for the most part, and the bags
are very reductionist in appearance, though many consist of unusual shapes or have design features that make them stand
out. Founded in 2012 by Sarra Tang, and operating in Toronto’s Distillery District ever since.
Horses Atelier
Made in Toronto, ON. Ludicrously expensive women’s fashions, ranging from “smoking dresses” (an interesting and
intriguing response to the smoking jacket) to obis (the thick, heavy sashes worn to hold kimonos in place).
Jennifer Glasgow
Made in Montréal, QC. Jumpsuits, dresses, tops, and pants for women. Largely made from organic fabrics, Jennifer’s
designs draw inspiration from artists like Emily Carr and Mark Rothko. Solid and block colours with understated patterns
that flatter the body without being restrictive or tight.
Jennifer Torosian
Made in Toronto, ON. Women’s clothing with a mix of minimalist monochrome garments and patterned fabrics. The line
incorporates a lot of technical fabrics into otherwise everyday items. Founded in 2012 by Jennifer Torosian and her partner
Rae Ali, both former employees of Holt Renfrew.
Jessica Rose
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2009. Ladies’ clothing, primarily dresses in a number of different cuts and patterns.
Range goes from decidedly casual to fairly professional, though nothing crazy formal. Emphasis on versatility between
climates, packability for those who travel, and freedom of movement.
Jordan de Ruiter
Made in Toronto, ON. Eponymous women’s wear and lingerie brand founded by a George Brown College school of Fashion
graduate. Designs span a huge range, covering everything from bridal & bridesmaids dresses to rompers to lingerie. Other
than the bridal wear, many garments feature lots of colour and eye-catching patterns.
Joseph Ribkoff
Mostly made in Montréal, QC. Joseph Ribkoff is a Montreal-based designer for woman's workwear that began his work in
1957. His pieces are designed and manufactured in Montreal and can be found in more upscale boutiques. They are
mostly tops and dresses. Pieces tend to be made of stretchier material and colorful patterns that are geared toward older
professionals. A store locator is available from the website.
Judith and Charles
Made in either Montreal, QC or Toronto, ON. Womenswear retailer whose tag line is "Tailored with love in Canada". Similar
aesthetic to Smythe, but with a broader range of products, covering less formal attire as well as formalwear such as suits,
blazers, and pants. The “Inspire” section of their website is very interesting, encompassing photography, short bios of
influential designers and women, and even soundscapes.
Kania
Manufactured in multiple cities, designed in Ottawa, ON. Luxury sweatshirts for women. Everything from standard zip up
hoodies to varsity jacket-inspired designs and even a few dresses. Relatively simple design but with lots of bright colours
and fabric patterns to offset the clean lines. Founded in 2003 by Stacey Martin Bafi-Yeboa, Kania means “light” in the Twi
language found in Ghana, West Africa.
KAZZ
Made in Toronto, ON. Another women’s label focused on the minimalist aesthetic. Earth tones are dominant, and garments
have very few details present, with emphasis being on the overall shape more than ornaments or small flourishes. Onesies,
pants, tops, and dresses, as well as some more tomboy-ish items including loose fitting button down shirts.
Kim & Co.
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded in 1988. Wide range of women’s clothing spanning casual to professional attire. Everything
from cardigans to skirts and pants. A mix of styles, including pretty busy/flashy prints for dresses, while also including solid-

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including TSC and QVC.
Kollontaï
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded in 1998 by Gabrielle Tousignant, the brand is named after famous Russian feminist political
figure Alexandra Kollontai (Алекса́ндра Коллонта́й) who helped to establish International Women’s Day. Large variety of
garments, from lingerie to outerwear. Patterns range from very minimalistic to very dynamic, with many garments on the
more muted side, featuring contrasting seams, buttons, or stitching. The stock available line in their store is enormous (most
likely spanning several season releases) so dive in.
Korinne Vader
Made in Victoria, BC. A wide variety of items mostly consisting of women’s apparel and ceramic jewelry. Casual vibe to the
clothing, with clean lines and simple colour palettes. Everything from pants to rompers to shirts and wool sweaters.
Lloyd
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women’s apparel with a mixture of Japanese minimalism and ‘70s femme aesthetic. Lots of flared
pants and loose fitting shirts and dresses. Founded, designed, and made by Mira Campbell and Kathy Hamagami.
Malorie Urbanovitch
Probably made in Edmonton, AB. Women’s fashions ranging from knitwear to outerwear and accessories. Quite an
interesting aesthetic, somewhere between minimalist high fashion and almost quaint country style.
Marigold
Made in Montréal, QC. Modern women’s clothing, featuring interesting patterns (some very cubist-looking) and an almost
Japanese aesthetic in some of their garments. Dresses, sweats, skirts, and blouses. Founded in 2014 by Marilyn Baril.
Meemoza
Presumably made in Montréal, QC. Casual styles for the ladies, and a few items for men as well. Dresses, skirts, blouses,
and cardigans in simple patterns and cuts. Men’s items are mostly shirts, including a couple of sweaters, polos, and button-
downs. Most styles say “tailored in Canada”, which is somewhat ambiguous, but the “About” section seems to imply that
the items are, in fact, made and altered in Montréal.
Mélissa Nepton
Made in Montréal, QC. Women’s clothing with a modern yet not-too-formal look. Clean lines and minimal patterns,
comprising slacks, shirts of various styles, jackets, and blouses.
Ménage à Deux
Made in Montréal, QC. Casual women’s apparel ranging from t-shirts and tank-tops to jersey dresses.
Nicole Bridger
90% of their products are made in Vancouver, BC. Women’s clothing company covering many bases, including jackets
and blazers, sweaters/cardigans, dresses, and even maternity wear. Nicole previously partnered with lululemon to create
their ecologically-focused brand Oqoqo (now defunct), before striking out on her own.
Nurture-Elle
Made in Ottawa, ON. Clothes for newly minted mothers, with an emphasis on accommodating changes in body shape
and making breastfeeding easier. Majority of items are not made in Canada, but you can filter their webstore for items that
are. The balance of their manufacturing occurs in Peru.
Obakki
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 2005 by Treana Peake. Elegand and simple women’s clothing from skirts to jackets
and scarves. Obakki’s revenues support the operation and administrative costs of its philanthropic counterpart, the Obakki
Foundation. The Foundation aims to provide better access to drinking water and education in Africa.
Ola Dubois
Made in Victoria, BC. Women’s fashions focused on upcycled, re-used, and eco-textiles. Founded in 2012 as a side-
project by Dani Dubois, the company primarily makes dresses, with bright colours and contrasting top and bottom halves.
Paloma Blanca
Made in Toronto, ON. Makers of wedding dresses since 1937, when the company was founded as Blue Bird Dresses by
Manny Bernstein. They now have a worldwide presence, and make dresses ranging from classic to modern and minimalist.

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Picadilly
Made in Toronto, ON. Huge variety of women’s fashions from dresses and skirts to blouses, shawls, and pants. Style is
highly varied, ranging from subdued and minimalist pieces to ones with loud patterns and unusual cuts. Moods also range
from formal eveningwear to casual everyday items.
Priory of Ten
Designer now based in NYC, but items made in Canada, not sure where. Austere and elegant women’s clothing. Solid
colours, very minimalist in its appearance. Similar to Ovate in some ways. The brand was initially an in-house brand for
Vancouver clothing store Board of Trade, owned by Eunice Quan and David Lin (now defunct). The founding designer is
Mei Liu, a Chinese-Canadian double emigrée who now resides in New York, formerly in Toronto.
Rimpy Sahota
Made in Vancouver, BC. Everyday women’s wear with a fashion forward tilt. Playful patterns and bright colours much in
evidence. They make most of their garments using fabrics that are also made in Canada.
Skinny Sweats
Made in Toronto, ON. Like Muttonhead, this is a brand that openly espouses the “slow design” principle, a response to the
concept of fast fashion. Founded by Adrienne Butikofer. Mostly designed with women in mind, but their catalog has a few
items that are unisex, such as t-shirts and sweatshirts. The tone of their garments is decidedly casual, but with enough flair
to elevate them above the “crushing a pint of B&J while watching Bridesmaids for the tenth time” echelon.
Smoking Lily
Made in Victoria, BC. Women’s wear primarily, but also featuring a few kids’ designs and a couple of t-shirts for men. All
sewn and silk-screened in Victoria. Their women’s line encompasses blouses, tees, skirts, dresses, and some accessories
like shoulder bags. Fairly playful and colourful designs as a rule, with the in-house silk-screening much in evidence.
Smythe
Not sure where made, but based in Toronto, ON. Apparel for women, with a somewhat more professional and/or high
fashion slant. The brand is primarily known for their blazers, which feature interesting cuts and patterns.
Studio D
Made in Ottawa, ON. Casual clothes for women, leaning towards a more mature crowd. Shawls, yoga pants, sweats,
dresses, and tops. All with fairly busy patterns as a rule. Studio D does “just in time” manufacturing, meaning each garment
is made to order for the client.
Sunja Link
Made in Vancouver, BC. Simple dresses for women. Made from Italian and Japanese fabrics, the dresses (and occasionally
other items) have a very natural look to them, with few details and loose fits that make them seem free-moving and easy to
wear. Solid colours generally, and lookbooks seem to enforce the association with natural colours and textures.
This is J
Made in Toronto, ON, probably. Casual and loungewear line for women, also featuring a number of child and baby garments
as well. In particular, they make jammers (pyjamas) for women and children. Garments primarily made from bamboo fibre.
They also make some accessories such as scarves, knit hats, and headbands. Sister brand of Harris Loungewear, a
men’s casual and loungewear label.
Tonia Debellis
Made in Toronto, ON. Apparel and some outerwear with a decidedly “après ski at a chalet in Gstaat” look.
Ursa Minor
Made in Montréal, QC. Women’s apparel featuring clean lines and an emphasis on layering. The garments’ simplicity is
meant to draw attention to their texture and prints, eschewing design flourishes for understated appeal and easy wearability.
Valérie Dumaine
Made in Montréal, QC. Simple and androgynous-leaning women’s fashions. Straddling the line between casual and formal,
the aesthetic bears some similarities to brands like Jennifer Glasgow and Eve Gravel, but with Valérie’s own twist. Many of
the tops, dresses, and jumpsuits tend to be looser-fitting and boxier in construction. Founded in 2004.
Véronique Milijkovitch
Made in Montréal, QC. High-fashion women’s clothing, including shirts, dresses, and pants. Looks vary significantly from
season to season, but looser-fitting, drapey styles seem to be de rigueur.

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Vestige Story
Made in Vancouver, BC. Minimalist women’s apparel with a preponderance towards solid pastel colours and a somewhat
old-fashioned cant to it.
we3 Designs
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women's clothing and accessories, simple pieces with emphasis on sustainable fabrics.
Established in 2007 by Glencora Twigg, Jessica Vaira and Christine Hotton as an offshoot of their clothing boutique
twigg&hottie.
Work + Shop Boutique
Made in Regina, SK. Primarily women’s fashions focusing on recycled and upcycled material. Hand-made in a studio in
Regina. They have a “Gents” section on the website but it’s currently devoid of products. Fashions have a bit of a punk
aesthetic, and include mostly tops such as tanks, dresses, and denim jackets. They also have a small selection of
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Artvictus
Headquartered in Mississauga, ON, garments made in multiple locations in Canada. Custom-made dress shirts with lots
of colour and fabric options, at relatively reasonable prices. Their staple is the Oxford, but they will make just about anything
(with the one unfortunate exception being dress shirts with Mandarin/banded collars).
Ballin
Made in Montréal, QC. Makes of fine men’s pants since 1946. Their website features an extensive fashion dictionary
which is actually quite fascinating.
Braemore Ties
Made in Toronto, ON. Established in 1937. As far as I know, all they make are nice ties. Despite being up to date, their
website is fairly atrocious. It might be more worth your while to find stockists.
Coppley
Headquartered in Hamilton, ON, garments made elsewhere in Canada. Men's suits and shirts at similar prices to brands
like Samuelsohn. Founded in 1858 (!). Their company history makes some claims to a "family crest", despite this
representing incorrect nomenclature, and the fact that such a thing does not exist in Canadian or British heraldry (coats of
arms belong to individuals, not families, and are rarely made hereditary).
Dion Neckwear
Made in Toronto and Vaughan, ON. Ties and formal wear for men.
Empire Clothing
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded early in the 20th century by Jewish-Romanian immigrant Joseph Liebovitch, Empire makes
men’s dress attire for the Empire, Biella, and Peter Millar labels, primarily distributed in North America. They also do made
to measure.
Forsyth Shirts
Possibly defunct. Made in Cambridge, ON. Founded in 1903. There were many stories about them closing shop a few
years ago. It's possible that they only do commercial orders now. Their original website has a "copyright 2005" blurb on it,
but the website linked above seems up to date. Their main business is the Oxford shirt in its many varieties.
Jack Victor
Union-made in Montréal, QC. Founded in 1913. Suits and shirts for men, ranging from formal to more casual cuts and
styles. They source their fabrics primarily from Italy.
JP Tilford by Samuelsohn
Made in Montréal, QC. As the name implies, this is a second label under the Samuelsohn umbrella, sold exclusively by
Harry Rosen, and available in their online shop. Expect similar styles as the parent brand.
Lipson Shirtmakers
Made in Toronto, ON. A wide range of dress shirts and other button-down styles in numerous cuts and fabrics. Founded
in 1958 and featuring rather distinct branding that involves a replica of Alexandre Dumas' sword.
Made
Made in Toronto, ON. Completely custom menswear. Walk in, throw some ideas around, get a custom-bespoke suit from
a wide variety of fabrics and materials. Turnaround time is about 3-4 weeks.
Philip Sparks
Made in Toronto, ON, in the Junction neighbourhood. Shop used to be located on Foxley street just off of Ossington.
Tailored and bespoke formalwear, as well as more off-the-rack products for everyday wear. Retail only. They also make
some products for women, including outerwear (or they did, the last time I checked).
Samuelsohn
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded by an emigré from New York in 1923. High quality suits and shirts, ranging from classic
to modern, rakish looks.
Vonella Clothing
Made in Windsor, ON. Suits cut, sewn and tailored by master tailor Mike Vonella. A wide range of premium fabrics and an
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4 Horsemen Supplies
Made in Victoria, BC. In-house line of the upscale 4 Horsemen boutique. Streetwear with something of a high-fashion
influence. They also make some accessories and household items.
The Escape Movement
Made in North Bay, ON. Streetwear consisting primarily of solid colours and simple patterns (like stripes or bisected two-
colour garments). They make men’s and women’s clothing. The men’s line consists mostly of tees, tank tops, and
sweatshirts. The women’s line is similar, and has a few accessories, as well as leggings/pants, and leg warmers.
Frère du Nord
Made in Oshawa, ON. Men’s streetwear, mostly consisting of tees and sweats. Strong emphasis on local production of all
materials, and transparency of sourcing.
Get Fresh Company
Some products made in Toronto, ON. Products ranging from solid colour, minimal pieces (their Barebones collection, for
example) to more in-your-face branding with some pieces resembling the legendary Hood by Air brand out of NYC.
Illustrated Example
Made in Vancouver, BC and other locations within Canada. Clothing line owned by the same folks as Livestock. Streetwear
with a techwear influence, featuring a lot of waterproof and breathable fabrics, and an emphasis on functionality. Vaguely
similar in aesthetic to Arc’teryx Veilance and wings + horns (see below) but more accessibly priced and without the almost
ascetic minimalism that Veilance espouses. Many of their fabrics come from Japan, some are from Ontario.
The Legends League
Made in Toronto, ON. No-nonsense modern streetwear with a slight varsity vibe and small flourishes in design.
Nine Vancouver
Some products made in Richmond, BC. Small releases of tees, sweats, and especially hats in interesting fabrics. Releases
lately consist primarily of accessories like hats and socks. Only the hats are still made in Canada.
NORD
Possible made in Edmonton, AB, but not sure. Athletic-inspired unisex brand in a similar vein as Nowhere Fast (see below).
The Nowhere Fast Brand
Probably made in Edmonton, AB. Athletic-ish apparel including baseball jerseys, sweats, tees, 5-panel hats, and tank tops.
Minimal branding, as a rule, with occasional text on sweats and tees. Founded by Wes O'Driscoll.
NTHNG
Made in Toronto, ON. Casual contemporary streetwear, generally tees, sweats, jackets, and occasionally shorts/pants.
They incorporate a more direct southeast Asian influence into their gear, while at the same time using the Futhark (Viking
alphabet) for their principal branding.
October’s Very Own
Some items made in Canada. Drake’s brand. Mostly sweats and tees.
Raised by Wolves
Headquartered in Montréal, QC (formerly Ottawa, ON), garments made in various locations by different manufacturers,
almost always in Canada. Very popular with the streetwear crowd, sometimes half-seriously called the Canadian Supreme.
Their line consists entirely of single-season releases, so every product is essentially limited edition. They tend to do a mixture
of in-your-face branding and more subtle pieces, as well as collaborations with brands like Ebbets Field Flannels, Vans,
Filling Pieces, and so on. Broad mixture of apparel and accessories, even socks and incense.
The Feral
Likely manufactured in Toronto, ON. Dark and solid colour palettes dominate, with their line encompassing sweaters,
outerwear, and basics like t-shirts with unusual design flourishes.
Supreme
Some items made in Vancouver, BC. NYC streetwear brand, oddly enough some of their garments are made in Canada.
Legendary hype surrounds this company. Favourite of some of the fellas in Odd Future. Where applicable, made in
Vancouver, BC by the same manufacturer as Wings + Horns and Reigning Champ. It is possible that they no longer
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Barbarian Rugby Wear
Made in Kitchener, ON. As the name implies, they make rugby-focused clothing including more casual, cotton rugby shirts
(those stripy, collared ones), as well as more modern sportswear (for people who actually play rugby). They also make
socks, shorts, and a few other items.
Bather Trunk Co.
Made in Toronto, ON. Swimwear for men, in two main styles: surf and swim trunks. Lots of different patterns and colours,
and they’ve also done collaborations with a few companies (Tuck Shop Trading Co., for instance) to produce swimwear
with other designs and branding.
Beth Richards
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women’s swimwear (one-pieces and two-pieces). They use Italian stretch fabric and occasionally
recycled materials to make suits that enhance women’s natural beauty. They also have a line called the CENSOR project,
featuring a distinct logo, all the proceeds of which are donated to Planned Parenthood and the Gloria Steinem Foundation.
Dear Li’l Devas
Made in Markham, ON. Loose-fitting yoga clothing for women and men, along with a few accessories. Garments frequently
feature bamboo fabric. They also make some cloaks for women, as well as some skirts and dresses.
Halfmoon
Some items made in Vancouver, BC. Halfmoon makes a variety of yoga-related apparel and accessories. Their yoga
bolsters and meditation sets are handmade in Vancouver.
Inner Fire
Some items made in Vancouver, BC. Colourful patterned leggings for yoga practitioners and other active folks. The leggings
are made from BPA-free recycled water bottles. They also make a variety of shirts with manufacturing located in North
America, and have a lot of emphasis on sustainability.
Ionik
Made in Montréal, QC. Sister brand of Blank (see men’s and women’s apparel section). Sportswear for men, women,
and children. They make a decent range of tennis apparel (hats, skirts, dresses, shirts, and so on), along with the regular
fare of tees, sweats, shorts, and even some underwear. No English site, unfortunately, so brush off your dictionary. Some
items appear not to be made in Quebec (hats, for example are only “designed and decorated” within the province).
J76 Athletic Wear
Made in Vancouver, BC. They have a second line called Leostar Athletica. Stretchy yoga-type clothing for women. Lots
of leggings, sports bras, and so on. They also make a substantial variety of more general casual clothing under the J76
brand. They also have a limited range of men’s styles, consisting of a few sweats and a jacket.
Karma
Made in Vancouver, BC. More activewear for women, spanning weight lifting, running, yoga, and loungewear. Products
range from sports bras to dresses and pants. The actual workout gear uses a lot of patterns, but the après and casual
wear general leans towards the sort of drapey-fit solid colour garments currently in vogue.
Keylime
Made in Vancouver, BC. Activewear for adults and children. Founded in 2007. Their only two retail locations are in Edmonton
and Sherwood Park, but they have an online store as well. Tees, long-sleeves, pants, tights, and even some underwear.
They also stock accessories from other brands in their online store.
Michi
Made in Toronto, ON. Women’s activewear. Founded in 2010 by Michelle Watson, who previously designed activewear
for Ralph Lauren. I had a hard time categorizing this one, since it’s ostensibly activewear but brings such a high-fashion
influence to it that it looks like fancy dress. Very unusual cuts and silhouettes, but always focusing on freedom of movement
and the ability to stay cool. They make everything from underwear (where they got their start) to jackets.
Minnow Bathers
Made in Toronto, ON. Bathing suits for women. One dollar from each sale is donated to the Save Our Seas Foundation.
National Athletic Goods
Made in Vancouver, BC by the same company as Homespun Knitwear. High-end sweats and shirts inspired by vintage
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Nettle’s Tale
Made in Vancouver, BC. Swimwear for women of all shapes and sizes. Suits designed to allow mixing and matching of
tops with bottoms. 10% of all profits from each swimsuit design are donated to charities picked by the models on the
website. Their webstore also features products from other made in Canada and made in USA brands.
Niko Apparel Systems / Nine-O
Made in Hamilton, ON. Top of the line sportswear, specifically uniforms and team wear. Services like bonding, laser cutting,
sublimation, and embroidery. Founded in 1996, this seems to be the parent company of Nine-O, which is the name
actually printed on the garments at the end of the day. Niko is the custom side of the business, where you can design
uniforms using their broad range of services. Nine-O has ready-to-wear lines and while they don’t have an online shop,
they do have a store locator.
Oöm
Made in Québec (likely Montréal). An activewear company with a strong cyclist influence, Oöm makes clothing out of
alternative and more sustainable fabrics for men, women, and babies. Their women’s line is a bit more broad, encompassing
pants, dresses, and leggings, while the men’s offerings cover primarily t-shirts, long-sleeves, and jackets.
Public Myth
Made mostly in Vancouver, BC, sometimes elsewhere in North America. Women’s lifestyle and active/sportswear line,
founded in 2007. Shorts, sweats, tank-tops, tees, tights, etc. Not sure if it’s season-specific, but their clothing seems
generally geared towards warmer climates and/or indoor sports or gyms. They have a lot of tights and sports bras in wild
colours and prints, but also more basic solid-colour garments. They also use alternative fabrics like bamboo, and something
called “Supplex”.
Prana Vida
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Primarily graphic leggings for women and babies, but also some tanks and tees as well.
Reigning Champ
Made in Vancouver, BC by the same company as Wings + Horns. Primarily focused on athletic wear (including boxing
robes, interestingly enough), but they also make more everyday pieces like jackets/outerwear, and hats. Seasons usually
offer a number of core garments that repeat in successive years, but with seasons often having an individual focused colour
palette. RC are known for the exceptionally high quality of their fleece garments.
RYU Apparel
Some items made in Vancouver, BC. Technical athletic wear for men and women. Some of their sweats and core items
are made in Vancouver, some are made elsewhere in Canada. A lot of their stretch gear and women’s styles are imported.
They also make some bags and outerwear, the majority of which seem to be imported. They have manufacturing info for
each garment, check under “fabric & innovation”.
Seed Yoga
Made in Calgary, AB. Yoga-inspired clothing (pants, shorts, tees, and long-sleeved tops) frequently made from hemp/cotton
blends. Their company’s goal is to have 100% of their clothing made using local hemp crops by the year 2020. Seed was
founded in 2014 by Blake Ward after a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Str/ke Mvmnt (Strike Movement)
Most items made in Vancouver, BC. Technically-influenced athletic wear leaning towards leisurewear. Lots of sweats and
tees, including some less common garments like rugger shirts, as well as raglan-sleeve baseball shirts. They made a name
for themselves with their shoe line (in particular the Chill Pill), which are not made in Canada.
Strongbody Apparel
Made in Vancouver, BC. Hats, t-shirts, shorts, and other activewear for men, often featuring odour-fighting technology.
They began from a Kickstarter campaign, and are using the same platform to expand their product line.
Terrafrog
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2007 by Cori and Bobbi Windsor, two Sherwood Park, AB-born sisters. The garments
are designed in Alberta and it would seem that the manufacture is contracted out to another organization. Activewear for
women, primarily for running and yoga. Fabrics frequently consist of recycled materials.
Todd Snyder x Champion
Made in Canada, not sure where exactly. If I had to guess I would venture that it’s made by CYC in Vancouver. A
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 Todd Snyder. This seems to be an ongoing collaboration as opposed to a one-off release, and consists of tees and sweats
with more gregarious designs.
Tonic Active
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women’s active wear. They use an impressive array of fabrics and make clothing designed for
yoga, tennis, running, and even everyday wear.
Zen Nomad
Made in Toronto, ON. Clothing primarily for women (but also featuring a decent range of products for men), clearly influenced
by yoga and dancing. All garments seem to centre on freedom of movement and comfort. Most use organic or otherwise
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Arc'teryx Veilance
Made in North Vancouver, BC. High-end techwear and urban-oriented outerwear. Less rugged-looking and very minimalist,
compared to their typical winter/mountaineering products. A small fraction of Arc’teryx’s regular line is also made in Canada.
Arctic Bay
Not sure where made. Likely headquartered in Toronto, ON, possibly made there as well. Premium parkas for adults and
children, featuring 725 fill goose down and Canadian-origin futs (beaver and coyote, most frequently). They also make fut
hats, gloves, and tuques, but with less information about the sourcing of the fur and where they’re manufactured.
Arctic North
Probably made in Montréal, QC. Fur-lined parkas for men and women. Similar aesthetic to Canada Goose.
Baffin
Some products made in Canada, most likely in Stoney Creek (Hamilton), ON. Founded in 1997, Baffin makes outerwear
and apparel for extreme conditions, including jackets, boots, and a variety of thermal layers including socks and underwear.
Not all production is in Canada, but the company has commitments to fair labour practices, involvements with charity
organizations, and does strive to produce as much as possible here at home. They also make industrially-oriented products,
including things like CSA safety shoes.
Canada Goose
Made in Toronto, ON and Winnipeg, MB. Founded in Toronto in 1957. Favourite of actual arctic explorers and trust fund
brats with names like Becky and Chad the world over. Legendary warmth and quality, not much intro needed really. If you
have $700+ to spend on a jacket, chances are you’ll at least glance at one of these.
Chlorophylle
Headquartered in Quebec, probably in Chicoutimi. Activewear and outerwear for adults and children. Some items made in
Canada, though I get the impression that most are not. Very good quality from what I know about them, but of course
check the labels.
Climate Technical Gear (Sevaen)
Made in Dartmouth, NS. Hardcore outerwear for jobs that face cold temperatures, rain, and other extreme conditions.
Thermal and waterproof garments, high-vis, and even personal protective equipment for medical applications.
CMFR (Cold Manufactured)
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Winter jackets featuring down and fur, exceptional quality. Similar price point as Canada Goose,
but without the branding or populism. Minimalist looks with solid colours and an emphasis on functionality while keeping
things sleek and sharp.
Ironhead
Made primarily in Toronto, ON, with some goods made in the United States. Athletics-inspired outerwearm, for the most
part. They specialize in things like letterman and bomber jackets, as well as longer coats and also make some casualwear
for men. They supply jackets and apparel to a number of professional sports teams, primarily hockey.
Johnny Yiu
Made in Toronto, ON. More parkas, predominantly for women, but they also have two men’s styles. Slightly more “frou frou”
than brands like Canada Goose, definitely more of a wealthy suburbanite look compared to the stripped down functionality
of other brands.
Kanuk
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded in the 1970s, Kanuk makes winter coats and warm accessories (scarves, hats). They also
make lighter outerwear seasonally.
Lorne’s Coats
Made in Toronto, ON. Men’s and women’s coats ranging from peacots and trench coats to winter parkas filled with Goose
down. Manufactured in their Toronto facility since 1948.
Mission Workshop
Waterproof outerwear made in Vancouver, BC. This is a San Francisco-based company that got its start making bags for
bike messengers and other urban cyclists. They still make a range of excellent bags (almost all of their stuff is made in SF),
but have been expanding into other categories of apparel. They now make pants, shirts, and a range of waterproof
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Moose Knuckles
Some items allegedly made in Winnipeg, MB. Moose Knuckles is another brand making conspicuously-branded parkas
for the Canadian winter. They have been accused recently of falsifying or exaggerating their made in Canada claims by
none other than the Competition Bureau of Canada (see link here). The CEO admitted in April that not all of their jackets
are made here (see link here), with some being made in Vietnam. Their website does not provide any information about
where each specific garment was made, but does have a lot of information about their domestic factories and how many
Canadians they employ. Proceed with caution and read the tags.
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC. Some items manufactured in various locations around Canada. Legendary Canadian
company that has its own line of products, and sells things made by others. Everything from ultralight camping gear to fuzzy
socks. Only some items are made in Canada, but you can filter for it on their webstore.
MWG Apparel
Union-made in Winnipeg, MB. Manufacturers of flam retardand outerwear, safety and PPE accessories, and some more
typical workwear including western shirts, jeans, and jackets. Founded in 1928, the manufacturing facility has been
unionized since 1947.
OSC Cross
Made in Toronto, ON. Stylish and functional outerwear featuring goose/duck down, shearling wool, and other classic cold-
weather materials. They also make some sweaters and accessories like beanies. Their products have a lifetime warranty
for craftsmanship.
Pajar
Heritage line made in Montréal, QC. Most other products made overseas. Pajar primarily makes winter gear and outerwear,
including boots, shoes, and coats.
Quartz Nature
Made in Sainte-Hyacinthe, QC. Founded in 1997, Quartz makes parkas, and only parkas. They have several varieties, but
all are crafted for harsh winters with fur lined hoods and lots of insulation.
Skookum Brand
Made in Dawson City, YT. Parkas for seriously cold weather. Manufactured by a different company, known as Northern
Garments Inc. Jackets can be customized in a number of ways including many different colours, different cuts for men and
women, and different lengths of the same jacket. They currently have three models available, all of which feature fut-lined
hoods.
Taiga Works
Made in Vancouver, BC. A Canadian outerwear and camping/outdoors equipment company, specializing in down
products. Jackets, bags, sleeping bags, tents, and more. They have a rather outdated website design, but their products
are apparently top-notch. They got into a bit of hot water a number of years ago when they published a tribute to a Holocaust
denier in their newsletter, and they have some unusual articles still published there, but on the whole they seem like a solid
company.
Wild North Apparel
Made in Oakville, ON. More parkas for men and women. Not a huge number of styles, but they run the gamut from short-
length parkas to longer heavier coats, balancing style and functionality. The heavier ones are plainly harder wearing, but the
smaller parkas (and most of the women’s line) seem targeted at city dwellers, for the most part.
Westcomb
Designed and manufactured in Vancouver, BC. Fleece, outerwear, and athletic apparel often geared towards winter
activities, for men and women. They also have garments for city dwellers and milder weather. Features very high quality
fabrics, including Schoeller technical fabrics (made in Switzerland), similar to some of the Mission Workshop pieces.
Wully Outerwear
Made in Toronto, ON. Formerly known as Mammoth Outerwear. A company resulting from a successful Kickstarter
campaign. Performance outerwear designed to withstand Canadian winters. Every jacket sold contributes $10 to the
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Alberta Boot Company
Made in Calgary, AB. Founded in 1978. Hand-made cowboy and western boots for the discerning gentleman or lady.
Alberta’s sole western boot manufactuer.
Anfibio
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded in 1968 as Chaussures DeLuca, Anfibio now makes waterproof winter boots, primarily
out of leather. They have a great deal of information about their brand, history, and manufacturing techniques on their
website. They make a wide variety of boots for men and women, ranging from rugged to stylish, all of them waterproof.
They make shoes up to size 19.
AW by Andrea Wong
Made in Vancouver, BC. Minimalist leather bags and accessories, often incorporating repurposed or found materials into
their design. Leathers are from Europe and the United States, and most items are a single colour with very modest detailing
and components.
Boulet Boots
Made in St.-Tite, QC. Boots for adults and children. Established in 1933, Boulet is known primarily for making
western/cowboy boots, oddly enough. They also make work boots, motorcycle boots, and a variety of styles (again, mostly
western and cowboy) for women and children.
Canada West Boots
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Oddly enough also founded in 1978. Makers of western boots for men and women, as well as
work and service boots. Parent company of Brahma Boots. No online or direct sales, retail only.
la Canadienne
Headquartered in Montréal, QC. Manufactured in Montréal (presumably) and sometimes in Italy. Women's leather shoes
and boots, outerwear, and accessories.
Clo’s General Leather Co.
Made in Edmonton, AB. Handmade leather goods from duffel bags to wallets to aprons and pet accessories.
Creature Leather
Made in Saskatoon, SK. Leather bags, wallets, belts, and travel accessories made by one man in Canada’s prairies.
Dayton Boots
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1946, the company had a reputation for making boots that were often involved in
fights, due to the bellicose natures of their owners (loggers, motorcyclists, and shitkicker Canadians). This led to their being
banned in some establishments. More recently, they became somewhat notorious for a collaboration with Wings + Horns
to make pre-distressed service boots. Decent range of styles for men and women. Made-to-order is their bread and butter,
and they frequently have one-off styles.
Himel Brothers Leather Company
Made in Toronto, ON from internationally-sourced leather. Ruinously expensive but beautiful leather jackets and some
accessories such as bags and wallets. Very high quality.
Hides in Hand
Made in Rockwood, ON, not far from Guelph. Leather products including footwear, gloves, hats, bags, and accessories.
They sell a lot of moccasins from leathers such as moose, deer, and bison hide. The company was once called Marzo
Glove, and is essentially a holdover from an era when the community around Acton was known for its leather production.
Very interestingly they place an emphasis on using leather that is sourced and tanned in Canada, which is exceptionally
rare. From their website it actually seems like they do some (or possibly all) of the tanning themselves.
Kamik
Made primarily in Montréal, QC, with some in Ontario, and New Hampshire (USA). Footwear company founded in 1898
that produces things like winter boots, rubber boots, and safety shoes, etc. Their website says that 73% of their products
are made in Canada, but the filter for “made in Canada” seems to show a rather limited selection. Many products are also
made in the USA. Interestingly, they have a recycling program for their old boots.
LoveJulesLeather
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded (sort of) in 2013 on the back of a successful Kickstarter campaign by Julia
Vagelatos and Joshua Blodans. Incredibly beautiful and ruinously expensive footwear made in limited runs (50 pairs total

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 per release, with a release every three months). The business previously consisted only of leathercraft by Julia, but after
trial-and-error shoemaking, followed by the Kickstarter campaign (which allowed them to start making their own rubber
soles in-house), the business has evolved into a highly successful footwear company.
Lowell MTL
Made in Montréal, QC. Leather bags and accessories for just about anybody. All made in their workshop located in the
Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood, east of downtown, but their flagship store is located on St.-Laurent, in the Mile-
End neighbourhood. Their products are made using leather from the States (most likely Horween or Hermann Oak) and
sometimes recycled fur, which they buy once a year from anyone willing to sell their old fur products. Named after the
hometown of French-Canadian-American novelist Jack “’ti Jean” Kerouac, symbolizing the bonds between Québecois and
Americans.
Math Sport
Partially made in St.-Léonard, QC. The only company I was able to find that manufactures running shoes in Canada. Math
Sport’s business model involves a highly customizable running shoe. Things like colour, cushioning thickness, and other
parameters can be changed to produce a shoe that fits your purpose and running style. All shoes feature Vibram soles.
m0851
Made in Montréal, QC. Known for their bags and leather-based accessories, all of which are handcrafted in Montréal. They
also sell outerwear, primarily leather jackets, but also non-leather goods for men and women.
Manitobah Mukluks
About 20% of their products are manufactured in Winnipeg, MB. Manitobah is an aboriginal-owned (Métis-owned, to be
specific) company making a range of mukluks, moccasins, and storyboots—boots decorated by Canadian Aboriginal
artisans who receive 100% of the proceeds from sale. Many products feature a custom-designed Vibram sole by Cree
artist Heather Endall.
Martino Footwear
Made in Québec, QC. Founded in 1956. They have small lines (10-12 products for each gender) of boots made for women
and men. The boots are designed for harsh winters, and all are well-insulated and waterproof.
Mellow Walk
Made in Toronto, ON. Apparently the last shoe factory in Ontario, Mellow Walk makes a wide variety of CSA safety shoes
in an effort to dispel the notion that they are always, and by necessity, ugly. Decide for yourself.
Oak&Honey
Made in Toronto, ON. Similar in tone to m0851, but with a narrower product line, encompassing accessories and bags.
Ora Leather Goods
Made in Vancouver, BC. Made-to-order leather bags. Keystone product seems to be a drawstring backpack called the
Sadie.
Padraig Cottage
Made in North Vancouver, BC. Knitted wool, sheepskin, and leather slippers for children and adults.
Popov Leather
Made in Nelson, BC. Leather accessories from wallets to notebooks to iPhone cases and tote bags.
Roots
Leather products possibly made in Toronto, ON. Only their boots, belts, wallets, bags, and other leather goods are made
in Canada as far as I know. I had a pair of their boots one time. I treated them like shit and they still lasted me three Montréal
winters (and all the water and salt those entail). Despite wrapping themselves in the Canadian flag, Roots sent most of their
apparel manufacturing overseas by 2006, vaguely citing “costs” as the main precipitant.
Ryaton
Made in Edmonton, AB. Leather boots and accessories. Primarily made from Hermann Oak and Horween leathers. Their
website has a great deal of information about the practices involved in producing and tanning leather.
Saute Mouton
Made in Québec, QC. No-nonsense leather boots and shoes for men and women. Some products include sealskin and
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Sylvia Soo Leather
Made in Edmonton, AB. Women’s leather accessories. Wallets and bags make up the bulk of their products. They have a
line of one-off highly decorated pieces, often featuring intricate carving or painting on the leather, with beautiful results. The
founder and owner discovered her love of leatherworking while taking an art therapy course during cancer radiation
treatment.
Terra Footwear
Some products made in Cambridge, ON (presumably). Terra makes CSA certified work boots in a number of styles, for
men and women. Not all of their products are made in Canada, but the webstore can be filtered to show the products that
are.
The Stowe
Made in Montreal, QC (speficially in Mile-End). Leather accessories, primarily women’s bags. They also make wallets and
belts. Brand founded by Calgary native Molly Spittal.
Viberg
Made in Victoria, BC and Winnipeg, MB. Founded in 1931. They make boots and shoes, and are widely noted for their
excellent quality, durability, and style (do a search on /r/goodyearwelt and see for yourself). Considered by many to be
the final word in Canadian-made leather footwear (sorry, Dayton).
Yuketen
Some items made in Winnipeg, MB. An American leather shoe company that outsources some of its work to the Canada
West Boots company in Manitoba (see above). The rest of their shoes are made in France, Italy, Mexico, and the United
States. Casual footwear like chukkas, loafers, and sandals, all the way up to oxfords and even some very nice boots. Lots
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Charlie Paille
Made in Canada (not sure where, possibly in Montréal, QC). Eponymous lingerie label founded by Québécoise model
Charlie Hunter Paille. Paille wears a lot of hats, not only designing and hand-crafting but also modeling her creations for the
brand—very impressive. Designs lean in a fairly “classical” direction and mostly consist of bras, bralettes, and panties.
CJ Grenier
Made in Montréal, QC. Founded in 1860. Makers of bras and underwear for women.
Ellesmere Lingerie
Made in Montréal, QC. Lingerie label founded by Yukon-born designer Julia Rechel. Ellesmere draws inspiration from the
Northern Lights and Canada’s north in crafting colourful and unique lingerie.
Fortnight Lingerie
Made in Toronto, ON. Modern lingerie and swimwear for the ladies. The underwear is more on the everyday wear side than
the ornamental, with a focus on functionality.
Great Canadian Sox
Made in East York (Toronto), ON. Established originally as J.B. Field in Tavistock, ON in 1877. After changing hands once
or twice, the mills (in Stratford and Tavistock) were bought by the Great Canadian Sox Co. in 1998. They’ve had a plant in
East York since 2005. Everything from work, dress, and sports socks to diabetes and compression socks, for men and
women.
House of Etiquette
Made in Toronto, ON. High fashion latex in a number of loud and provocative styles. Gloves, bodysuits, dresses, lingerie,
and accessories.
JM
Made in Montreal, QC. Underwear for men and women. Unfortunately they do not make bras, just underwear bottoms for
women. They also make men’s swim suits and loungewear for all sexes, as well as a small selection of casual items like
bamboo-fibre t-shirts.
Kayleigh Peddie
Made in Montréal, QC. Lingerie and swimwear for women. All pieces are made by the eponymous designer and label-
head, and are made to order. Mesh features fairly heavily, as do laces and garters.
Less is A’mor
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded by Russian emigrée Irina Shad, Less is A’mor produces women’s intimates with
unconventional designs. Pieces are often quite ornate. They also make swimwear inspired by the lingerie designs.
Mary Young
Likely made in Toronto, ON. Women’s underwear and lingerie brand, also featuring some t-shirts, tank tops, and other
casual garments. Not all items are made in Canada, but most are.
Nights in White
Made in Durham, ON (presumably). Flannel pyjamas (including nightshirts, shirt/pant combinations, and bath robes)
featuring a stripe pattern that came right out of the 70s. Their products have a very cottage-y feel to them.
The Sleep Shirt
Made in Montréal, QC. Button down shirts and gowns for sleeping in. Designed in Canada and Sweden, and made using
Japanese cotton fabrics.
Snug as a Bug
Made in Toronto, ON. Pyjamas for adults and children. They specialize in onesies, but also make two-piece pyjama sets
and some items for babies and pets. Patterns range from truly wacky ones to more classic things like buffalo check,
snowflake designs, and various types of tartan/plaid.
Sokoloff Lingerie
Made in Montréal, QC. Underwear without padding or constriction, meant to accent the wearer’s natural shape. Their
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Stanfield's
Made in Truro, NS. Founded in Truro in 1870 as Truro Woolen Mills. Interestingly, they made a particular long underwear
“unshrinkable” onesie that was popular with Klondike miners in the gold rush of 1897. Now they make a range of underwear,
socks, and some basics like t-shirts. For men, women, and children.
Thermohair
Made in South Mountain, ON. Socks made from kid mohair (a specific type of goat wool), a soft but highly durable natural
fibre. They make a few different types of socks, as well as throws, mittens, and a few other odds and ends.
Thigh Society
Made in Montréal, QC. Chafe-free panty shorts for active women. They wick sweat and contain no elastics, so while they’re
stretchy they won’t rub, and will stay in place.
With Love Lingerie
Made in Toronto, ON. Wide variety of lingerie styles for women, including skirts, bodysuits, bralettes, nighties, slips, and so
on. Items are made in small batches, possibly to order, and custom sizing is possible to a certain extent.

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AMP Diapers
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Originally a cloth diaper manufacturer, AMP now also makes the CuddlyWrap, which was
developed by PeaPod Creations (also basied in Winniped, but who decided to wind down their business in 2016.
AppleCheeks
Made in Montréal, QC. Cloth diapers and related accessories. Lots of products use alternative fabrics like bamboo and
organic cotton, and they make lots of different stuff from swimming diapers to nursing pads and diaper bags.
Bummis
Made in Montréal, QC. Cloth diapers and a variety of accessories for babies and those who care for them, most of which
are made in Canada from fabrics milled in North America.
ElectrikKids
Made in Montréal, QC. Originally a maker of triangular “baby bandanas” which incorporated an attached pacifier clip,
ElectrikKidz now makes a range of products for children of ages 0-5 from outerwear to sleepsacks. Their products feature
fun and often hilarious designs, from David Bowie to Montréal Expo memorabilia.
Kokoala
Made in Montréal, QC. Coat extenders for pregnant ladies and to facilitate baby-wearing during winter months. Wind-proof
and fleece lined, they can tolerate a variety of different zippers and coat lengths.
Mini Mioche
Made in Toronto, ON. Organic, made-in-Canada clothing for babies and children up to 8 years old. Most of the clothing
seems relatively gender-neutral.
Mother Ease
Made in St. Catharine’s, ON. Cloth diapers and a few other odds and ends for tiny humans.
Nooks Design
Made in Kelowna, BC. Originally making only children’s footwear, this family company now creates a range of children’s
apparel and footwear (this varies from season to season). All items are made from re-used or upcycled materials, typically
wool and vintage leather. The name derives from the nickname of the creators’ daughter, Anouk.
Ollie Jones
Made in Toronto, ON. Leggings, rompers, shirts, pants, and other clothes for small children and babies.
Omaïki
Made in Montréal, QC. Cloth diapers and accessories for babies. Training pants, swim diapers, nursing pads, and even
some snack/sandwich and wet bags. Loads of interesting prints on their diapers and bags.
OuiMe
Made in Toronto, ON, despite the name. Another brand featuring organic cotton and making clothing for humans up to 8
years old. Started in 2012, partially motivated by a gap in the market for boys’ clothing. Designs feature graphic prints as
well as solid colours, with designs that mimic the clothing of urban 20 somethings these days.
PJ’zzzz
Made in Vancouver, BC. Pyjamas for young folks, from small babies up to early teenagers. Colourful patterned prints, and
styles ranging from onesies and nighties to top/bottom combinations.
Toad in a Tree
Made in Campbell River, BC. Casual clothes (pants, hoodies with built-in capes, tunics, etc.) for children and some items
for babies as well, like rompers. They also have some maternity-friendly clothes for mothers, mostly sweaters.
Triple Flip
Where applicable, made in Calgary, AB. Activewear line for young girls. Not all of their stuff is made here, but they suggest
that most of it is. Nice alternative to lululemon’s ivivva brand (which I’m fairly sure is made in China).
VONBON
Made in Vancouver, BC. Similar in concept to Mini Mioche, this brand features organic cotton as well as a focus on
adjustable garments, allowing greater utility and longer wear through the child’s growth stages. Also fairly unisex in their
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Ambler Hats
Made in Vancouver, BC, the company was originally founded in Canmore, AB by Peter Ambler. Since his death in 2004,
the company has since been bought by a husband-wife duo in Nelson BC. Makers of hats, from tuques to truckers. Lots
have graphic prints on them, but they also make plainer ones in a variety of colourways.
Apogee Goods
Made in Toronto, ON. Primarily leather and canvas bags, as well as belts and wallets/card/coin carriers. Understated design
and a minimum of detailing.
Barrington Griffiths Watches
Made in Calgary, AB. Swiss movement, Canadian assembly. Watches with a combination of minimalist modern styling and
classic silhouettes. They only make two models of watch, so choosing should be pretty easy.
BÖ
Made from reclaimed materials in Vancouver, BC. Wooden bowties. Wide selection of styles with colour accents to allow
matching and coordinating. They even have a tuxedo-appropriate “black” line and a line made of concrete from a
collaboration with dconstruct (see below).
Chayle
Made in Ottawa, ON. Jewelry primarily for women, but some unisex designs can be found. Chayle places special emphasis
on using ethical materials, including fair trade gemstones, Canadian diamonds, and metals that are predominantly recycled,
from refineries in the USA. Founded by Chayle Cook in 2013.
Cocotte Équipement
Made in the Plateau Mont-Royal (Montréal), QC. Messenger bags, backpacks, and other accessories for the hard-wearing
urban cyclist. Very few brick and mortar retailers (their only North American one being in Moncton, NB).
Colibri
Made in St. Adolphe, MB. Founded by two sisters in 2008, Colibri make lunch/snack bags and wet bags with interesting
fabric patterns.
Crown Cap
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Huge variety of different hat styles, mostly made in Canada. Everything from fur hats to five-panels
in Melton wool. Founded in 1934.
Cursor & Thread
Made in various locations in Canada and the U.S. Ties, pocket squares, suspenders, and other sartorial accessories for
adults, with lots of fun patterns. One of few places I’ve encountered where one can find French-knot bowties.
Custom Woolen Mills
Made in Carstairs, AB. A family-run woolen mill that has been operating for a few generations. They primarily sell yarn and
wool, but also make socks, blankets, and bedding. They sell kits to make your own garments as well, if you’re one of the
hard-core DIY knitting types.
dconstruct
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Jewelry made from reclaimed resins and recycled materials. Stocked by a very impressive number
of stores across Canada, with a very large presence in Alberta and British Columbia.
Elaine Ho
Made in Montréal, QC. Fairly minimalist jewelry, often consisting of highly geometric designs such as the Platonic solids, or
crystal-like structures. Mostly necklaces, pendants, and earrings.
eleven thirty
Made in Toronto, ON. Simple and elegant leather bags (shoulder bags and backpacks) for women. Made using full grain
leather and even several different types of cowhide (with hair on) for a pretty unique look. One of their three designs is a
“bucket bag”, a type of should bag that is essentially a large drawstring pouch.
Erin Templeton
Made in Vancouver, BC. Leather bags and accessories with a vintage feel, for women. Everything from backpacks to totes
and makeup bags. Primarily made of leather, with some items being made of recycled leathers as well. Some items even
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Exit Workshop
Made in Edmonton, AB. Handmade outdoor accessories for men and women. Hats, tuques, scarves, and camera straps.
Fellow Earthlings
Made in Guernsey Cove, PEI. A small bespoke eyewear company run by husband and wife duo Chris and Sydney Seggie.
While their main brand is the acetate-framed set of six styles found on their main website, they also currently sell vintage
deadstock leather sunglasses previously made by Tannereye in the 1980s (they managed to find and purchase a U-
Haul filled with perfectly preserved pairs dating from before the closure of said company, a very interesting story indeed).
Their vintage line is known quite simply as Canadian Sunglasses.
FRÜG
Made in Ottawa, ON. Primarily women’s jewelry. Tamara Steinborn and Nathan Dubo founded this brand in 2000, and have
created two off-shoot brands Rüsse and Tamara Steinborn over the years. Their headquarters has moved several times,
but is now in Ottawa’s Byward Market.
Guild Eyewear
Made in Toronto, ON. Modern and somewhat flashy eyewear including sunglasses and Rx-ready frames in interesting
shapes and colourways.
KRANE
Made in Toronto, ON. High-end accessories and outerwear for men and women. They make a wide range of bags, as well
as wallets and other accessories, as well as selling a variety of peacoats, bombers, and other jackets and coats. Founded
by artist Ken Chow.
Lajoie
Made in Montréal, QC. Leather bags and accessories (primarily wallets and card holders). All items are hand-stitched and
made primarily from Horween leather. Originally founded using a Kickstarter in the first half of 2016, by Jordan Lajoie.
Lillie & Cohoe
Made in Nelson, BC. Fine women’s hats since 1990, typically knitted or wool.
Loch
Made in Douro-Dummer, ON (east of Peterborough, ON). Sunglasses made from water-reclaimed wood logged hundreds
of years ago in the Great Lakes region of Ontario. Roughly 10 styles available for men and women.
Ludachris Hats
Made in Mount Forest, ON. This hilariously named company does large-scale hat manufacturing in a number of styles,
primarily specializing in baseball hats and similar such headwear.
MacAusland’s Woollen Mills
Made in Bloomfield, PEI. Another wool mill that primarily sells their yarn and fabric, but they also make some very nice wool
blankets in a number of basic patterns.
Made You Look
Made by numerous designers in Toronto, ON. Jewelry shop specializing in the works of local Toronto designers, everything
from casual jewelry to engagement and weddings rings.
Michique
Made in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, NS. Patent leather handbags, clutches, and other bags made by two sisters. Fairly
colourful, as a rule, and decorated with Swarovski crystals for their logo. I think Camilla Parker-Bowles was seen with one
of these once, so yeah. Get hype.
Monte & Coe
Made in Toronto, ON. Makers of fine bags in small batches. Sizes range from toiletry bags to duffel bags, featuring high
quality wool and full grain leather.
Mosher Originals
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2012, the company got its start in making coats for dogs, strangely enough. From there
they’ve expanded into making backpacks and accessories for humans as well. Designs range from courier-friendly
backpacks to belt bags and daypacks for hikers, to backpacks for kids. They source their fabrics from North American
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Mother Co.
Made in Calgary, AB. A limited product range of unisex backpacks, duffel bags, messenger bags, and briefcases. They
also do some software development, with their first app being called Communities.
Nocturnal Workshop
Made in Vancouver, BC. Backpacks, totes, and toiletry bags made with a keen eye to detail and modern design. Mostly
simple colour palettes, and technical features like taped seams, water resistant fabrics, and 3M reflective nylon abound.
Similar in some ways to Mission Workshop (from SF).
Olena Zylak
Made in Collingwood, Ontario. Knit hats (mostly tuques) and accessories for the ladies.
Opelle
Made in Toronto, ON. Luxury leather bags for women. Leather sourced primarily from Italy, Germany, and Spain. They use
a very restrained colour palette (black, white, moss green, and a few pastels here and there), but their product range spans
a wide range of bag styles, from clutches and purses to rucksacks.
Palmer & Sons
Made in Vancouver, BC. Luxury bags from duffels to handbags and rucksacks, all made of leather, with a very old-
fashioned, almost Victorian aesthetic. They also make a few accessories like bels and cuffs (bracelets).
Puffin Gear
Made in Toronto, ON. Hats and scarves for adults and children, made of a wide variety of fabrics including Melton wool
and Polartec™, to name just a couple.
Pyrrha Jewelry
Made in Vancouver, BC. Jewelry for men and women with a raw, rough-hewn sort of look to it. They feature “talismans”
quite heavily, but also make a variety of necklaces, rings, money clips, and so on. Most of their iconography comes from
the Victorian era, especially wax seals from that time period, which yields very interesting results. Prices are all in US dollars,
which is a huge bummer.
Raber Glove
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Leather gloves and mittens for all sorts of applications. Founded in 1941 by Abraham Raber, the
company supplies many police and military agencies with gloves for use in the field. They also make dress gloves, arctic
mittens, and work gloves for us civilians.
Rapp Eyewear
Made in Toronto, ON. Flagship is in Little Portugal, on College Street in Toronto (right by Mod Club). Another Toronto-based
manufacturer of eyeglasses. Modern aesthetics and a focus on bespoke eyewear.
Rimanchik
Made in Montréal, QC. A wide variety of products including bags, watches, belts, wallets, and other accessories. Most
feature leather as their central material of construction. Founded in 2003, Rimanchik is the brainchild of Sandra Singh and
Victor Nolivos. The name means “we & you speak” in the Quichua language of South America.
Smithbilt
Made in Calgary, AB. A hat-making company started by another Russian emigré in 1919. While they make quite a variety
of men’s and women’s hats their bread and butter is almost certainly the white cowboy hat favoured by folks at the Calgary
Stampede.
St. Moritz Watches/Momentum
Assembled in Vancouver, BC. Watches for men and women. Mostly Japanese movement, but some have Swiss. Fairly
chunky designs as a rule, with many being dive watches.
Stolen Riches
Made in Toronto, ON. Shoelaces for fancily-dressed gentlefolk. They've been quietly making shoelaces since 1915, but
only recently expanded into the modern look they now sport. They also make playful lapel pins, bracelets, and pocket
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Taylor’s Tartans
Made in Plaster Rock, NB. As the name suggests, they specialize in tartan patterned accessories. Hats, dog kerchiefs,
suspenders, and scarves are a few of their offerings. They offer products using Canadian provincial tartans which is pretty
nifty.
Tense Watches
Made in Vancouver, BC. Wooden watches handmade in Vancouver since 1971. All watches are made from recycled or
reclaimed wood, and the movement is Japanese (Miyota). Styles for men and women, as well as several unisex ones as
well.
Tilley Endurables
Headquartered in Toronto, ON. Not sure where manufactured, exactly. Known primarily for their hats, they also make shirts,
underwear, and other accessories. They state that "everything with their name on it is made in Canada," with the only
exception being one style of sock, made in Iowa.
Truth Belts
Made in Toronto, ON. Belts and accessories, including “leather-look” vegan belts for those who prefer not to use real
leather. Lots of different styles for men and women, including formal and casual belts in numerous colours, prints, and
materials. They also make a few other accessories, including suspenders, a single style of wallet, and yoga mat bands.
Tuck Shop Trading Company
Made in several locations, primarily Montréal, QC and Toronto, ON. Known primarily for their “city of neighbourhoods” line,
featuring hats with the names of Canadian neighbourhoods on them (e.g. Mile-End, Roncesvalles). They now have ones
with other cities’ neighbourhoods (NYC, LA, etc.) and the names of cottage areas as well (like Algonquin). They also make
sweaters, t-shirts, and other apparel.
Van Raay Jewelry
Made in Kingston, ON by fellow redditor /u/withahammer, aka Miranda Scott. Handmade Jewelry featuring a mix of
geometric, nature-inspired, and texture-heavy styles. From stud earrings to engagement rings.
Velvet Moustache
Made in Montréal, QC. A bestiary of animal-shaped pillows and soft toys, for decoration or for giving to your kids.
Watson Gloves
Some products made in Burnaby, BC. Founded in 1918, Watson makes a wide variety of functional gloves for law
enforcement, gardening, cold weather wear, and so on. Some of their styles are made in Canada, and you can filter for
them on their webstore.
Woolfell
Made in Montréal, QC. Primarily bags for city dwellers. They use a lot of leather for their more fashion-oriented bags, but
also make a range of highly functional and waterproof duffels, backpacks, and shoulder bags. They also make some
apparel and knick-knacks like coasters, keychains, and cellphone cases. Founded in 2013 by Laurence Girouard and
Marko Joncas.
YNOT
Made in Toronto, ON. Established in 2009 by Tony Mammoliti, YNOT make a wide range of cycling-oriented products.
Backpacks, messenger bags, panniers, pedal straps, tuques, 5-panels, and accessories. They also make nice duffel bags,
and have some apparel in their online store (the online store also carries other brands).

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The 7 Virtues
Made in Halifax, NS. Fragrances based on essential oils purchased from war-torn countries. The company’s mission is to
help nations rebuild using fair-trade practices.
19Fifties
Made in Toronto, ON. Barber-formulated hair products (clay and pomade) named after the decade in which Toronto’s first
subway, the Yonge line, was built.
Always Bearded
Made in Barrie, ON. Beard care products ranging from shampoo to balm to anti-static combs. All products are CertClean
certified and use only natural ingredients.
Annabelle
Most products made in Montréal, QC. Complete “conventional” (i.e. without the focus on natural ingredients) makeup line
(face, lips, and eyes) targeted at young adults, but with plenty of products for more mature customers as well.
Barefoot Venus
Made in Kelowna, BC. Founded by three Alberta-born sisters in 1999, Barefoot Venus makes skin and body care products
using “old time” ingredients. They have a formidable product line spanning soaps, lotions, bath scents, hand & foot care
products, and so on.
Beards & Beavers
Made in Toronto, ON. Men’s hand-made and all-natural beard oils and balms. Branding is oddly similar to Northern Beard
Company’s (see below).
Belmondo
Made in Vancouver, BC. Organic skin care products made using natural and fair-trade sourced ingredients. Face washes,
toners, scrubs, and lotions. You can view their online store according to skin type.
Better Beard Co.
Made in Halifax, NS. Founded by Clayten Williams in 2014, Better Beard make naturally-derived bear care and grooming
products for men including soaps, balms, waxes, and oils.
Bite Beauty
Made in Toronto, ON. Lipsticks, glosses, and makeup. The makeup is entirely made with food-grade ingredients and is
apparently “all-natural” (which is a nebulous term, and should be taken with a grain of salt). No online shop, but their
products are available on Sephora’s website for purchase. They also have a “lab” in SoHo, NYC where custom colours
can be blended on the spot. The factory is on Geary Ave., an indescribably ugly little street in Dovercourt Village, Toronto
that is experiencing some hype and gentrification. Bite was founded by Susanne Langmuir, who (probably coincidentally)
shares a last name with renowned chemist and Nobel Prize laureate Irving Langmuir.
Charlotte & Castel
Made in Georgian Bay, ON. Sea salt-infused soaps and several interior aromatherapy scents.
Consonant Skincare
Made in Toronto, ON. Organic, botanical skin care products. In their own words: “…skin care, not salad dressing: They
improve the look of your skin with results you will notice immediately.”
Crown Shaving Co.
Made in Toronto, ON. A wide variety of high-end shaving and beard/moustache care products. Aesthetic leans towards
an old-timey barber shop aesthetic.
daLish Cosmetics
Made in Canada, not sure where. Founded in 2006 by Melanie Cruickshanks, their focus is on “anti-oxidant rich, simply
pretty makeup produced with as many locally sourced, natural ingredients as possible— without the use of phthalates,
parabens, petrochemicals, GMO’s, gluten or sulfates”.
F. Miller
Made in Toronto, ON. Another offshoot of Ryerson University (though not their fashion department), Fran Miller created this
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Graydon Skincare
Made just outside Toronto, ON. Plant-based skincare products with an emphasis on sourcing ingredients from Canadian
growers whenever possible. Most products are vegan and do not use nut-basewd ingredients (although not officially nut-
free, since their facility is not certified as such).
Harlow Skin Co.
Made in Vancouver, BC. Skin (face & body) care products including balms, masks, salves, and bath salts. They also stock
some products for beard care for men. Their (very short) list of ingredients is ethically and locally sourced from organizations
like Hives for Humanity.
Les Industries Groom
Made in Montréal, QC. Beard, shaving, and hair supplies for men. Based entirely on natural ingredients, avoiding things like
paraben, petrolatum, or artificial fragrances.
Like Grandpa
Made in Edmonton, AB. Shaving and beard care products made from all-natural ingredients. Founded by husband-wife
team Ken and Keenyn Kaminski-Rabb in 2016.
Linacare
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1994, Linacare makes skin care products for dry, itchy skin. Products were first
developed based on research by Dr. Henry Fung, a medical doctor and a Harvard trained research scientist and
pharmacologist. While clinically tested, Linacare does not test on animals.
Lise Watier
Made in Montréal, QC. Lise Watier is the oldest originally Canadian makeup brand, being founded more than 45 years ago.
It was recently acquired by Marcelle (see below). The brand tries to use Canadian ingredients when possible (for instance,
Labrador tea, which contains high levels of vitamin C). With the acquisition by Marcelle, manufacturing practices may
change somewhat, but for the time being it remains in Montréal.
Mammoth Beard Co.
Made in Calgary, AB. Founded by husband/wife duo Lee and Lindsay Palichuk. All-natural oils, conditioners, soaps, and
accessories for beard care. Lindsay is a trained aromatherapist so chances are the scent combinations in these are truly
top-notch. They sell beer/drinking horns in their online store as well.
Marcelle
Some products made in Montréal, QC. While originally founded in 1874 in Chicago, IL, Marcelle was purchased in 1973
by Canadian distributor Victor Cape, and the head office move to Montréal, where much of their formulation and
manufacturing occurs to this day.
MAXeffects Naturals
Headquartered in Calgary, AB; formulated in Québec, and manufactured in Barrie, ON (probably). Makeup removal products
from the same parent company as Refresh Botanicals (Taiga Bioactives, see below).
Michel Germain
Headquartered and probably made in Carlton Place, ON. Michel Germain makes the long-running perfume line séxual,
whose various fragrances have been sold by the Bay, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s for more than 20 years.
Nisim
Made in Toronto, ON. Makers of herbal shampoos to deal with hair loss and other follicular issues, since 1993. The name
means “miracle” in Hebrew.
The Northern Beard Company
Made in Toronto, ON. Beard oils, waxes, and conditioners, as well as bristle brushes.
Penny Frances
Made in Vancouver, BC. Active botanical skin care products from lip balms to skin serums. Made in small batches by Sarah
Craig since 2009.
Peregrine Supply Co.
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Pink House
Made in Abbotsford, BC. All-natural skin care and makeup, ranging from bath bombs to lipstick and deodorand. The
website has a very chemophobic slant to it which I find unfortunate.
Province Apothecary
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2010, Province Apothecary make small-batch cosmetics from plant-based sources,
gathered from everywhere in Canada. They make everything from makeup remover to incense and sex oils, and all of it is
vegan and organic.
Pure Anada
Made in Morden, MB. Cosmetics (makeup, nail polish, soaps, and so on) made from food-grade ingredients, without animal
testing. They primarily make products targeted towards women, but they make men’s skin care products as well. Their
online store stocks a number of different brands.
Rebels’ Refinery
Made in Toronto, ON. Unisex grooming products including face cleansers, lip balms, moisturizers, and soaps. Branding
displays a dark sense of humour, in keeping with the name of the company.
Refresh Botanicals
Headquartered in Calgary, AB; formulated in Québec, and manufactured in Barrie, ON. Presumably owned by parent
company Taiga Bioactives, who also manufacture MAXEffects Naturals. Natural botanical skin care products, such as
toners, cleansers, and makeup removers.
Reversa
Made in Montréal, QC. Dermatologist-tested rejuvenating skin care products. The brand is owned by Dermtek Pharma,
a Montréal-based dermatology formulation firm which was the original developer of Ombrelle™ sunscreen (later sold to
l’Oreal).
Rocky Mountain Soap Company
Made in Canmore, AB. Naturally formulated soaps and skin care products, ranging from shampoos to bath salts to
deodorants to lotions, and everything in between. They have a “green list” and a “red list”, comprising products that can
and cannot enter their product lines, respectively. The company was purchased in 2000 by Karina Birch and Cam Baty,
and has expanded significantly since then despite some major setbacks.
Routine Deodorant
Made in Calgary, AB. Clay-based deodorants using natural fragrances and oils. They make ones with beeswax and without
(the latter for vegans) and the usual deodorizing ingredient is baking soda (though they also make some without it, for
sensitive skin). They’ve also expanded into making charcoal/magnesium ones. Lots of great scents for men and women,
usually with humorous or pun-based names.
Sappho New Paradigm
Made in Canada, not sure where. Vegan makeup created by Emmy-nominated TV and film makeup aetist JoAnn Fowler,
founded in 2016. Their website features a glossary of cosmetic ingredients which is very interesting.
Skoah
Made in Vancouver, BC. All-natural skin care and makeup products. Originally founed in 2001 as a spa in Vancouver’s
Yaletown district, with the tagline “No whale music, no bubbling cherubs, no pretentious attitudes.” Their substantial product
line includes shampoos, shave products, lotions, makeups, and more.
Steele & Co.
Made in Victoria, BC. Hand-made and all-natural soaps, lotions, oils, and shaving products. They also stock a number of
made-in-Japan accessories like towels and toothbrushes.
United & Free
Made in Vancouver, BC. Skin and hair care products (lotions, shampoo, conditioner, and soaps). Founded by Kaleena &
Brandon Morrison, originally from the East coast of Canada, who both have backgrounds in food formulation.
Vasanti Cosmetics
Made in Scarborough, ON (but based in Markham). Wide range of makeup and skin care products for women. Founded
in 1998 by three sisters as a response to the general lack of makeup options for non-Caucasian women in North America,
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Wildcraft Care
Made in Toronto, ON. All-natural skin and body care products made in small batches. Everything from bath teas to makeup
removers and skin salves. Their approach to formulation is one of minimalism and simplicity, to keep costs low so that the
barrier to entry for their customers is lower. All their products are under $34.00.
Woodlot
Made in Vancouver, BC. Body and skin care products as well as scents and candles, all crafted with aromatherapy in mind.

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iii. FINALWORD.
Why did I make this list? For several reasons.
Firstly: people on reddit often state "vote with your wallet”, yet I rarely see anyone concretely suggesting how to do that. I want to
help people to actually vote with their wallets, in favour of Canadian businesses and Canadian manufacturing.
I can say from my experience with a few of these brands that the higher price is generally—though not universally—worth it: frequently
better quality, better durability, and the knowledge that you're typically supporting a smaller business, closer to home, and helping
(just a bit) to keep manufacturing alive here. Additionally, these companies are subject to familiar and comparatively transparent
labour standards. Physical proximity to company headquarters also means that should any business run afoul of said standards,
inspection is easier and the system much less prone to corruption and subversion than in impoverished countries. Even Patagonia,
a company well-known for its efforts to employ people using fair labour practices, has found transgressions during its self-audits,
probably in no small part because their manufacturers are located far away and in many different countries. While the cat’s away,
and so on. There are also companies that use unfair labour practices in the United States and probably in Canada, illegally. Alexander
Wang, for instance, was sued by American workers over this very issue in New York garment production facilities a few years back.
Most clothing made in Canada is not cheap. Some styles are more affordable than others. However, many of the brands above
cater to a slightly more specialized market, and as such they do charge higher prices. They do not aim to compete with H&M, so
their prices will quite simply never compare. And clothing made using domestic labour has a cachet to it that commands a higher
price irrespective of other considerations.
Clothes can be expensive if made in first-world countries using first world labour standards. Sometimes they might seem ruinously
so. One way to deal with this is to simply buy fewer items, and keep your wardrobe smaller. This is doubly beneficial in that it resists
the cancer that is fast fashion, and that it reduces the waste produced by your wardrobe choices.
The second reason I buy Canadian is that I believe clothing represents a very tangible expression of local culture, and I’m interested
in encouraging its development over the long term. Canada is an absolute riot of mixed cultures and customs, and seeing this
raucous combination of influences distilled into clothing and accessories is fascinating to me.
Third is that I believe in supporting a diverse economy, and that the production of finished goods like clothing is something that
should be encouraged here. Canada has ever been a resource economy (first it was fur and lumber, now it’s oil and diamonds).
This is our legacy: primarily a supply colony, first for the British Empire and now for the world’s economies. It shaped our country,
as Harold Innis so thoroughly illustrated in his book The Fur Trade in Canada (1930). I want to contribute to a more diverse economy
in any way I can. This is one way to do that.
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iv. CHANGELOG
Version 3.0
24 November 2017. Updates pushed to PDF and published online.
24 November 2017. Added the following brands:
The 7 Virtues (cosmetics & toiletries)
Annabelle (cosmetics & toiletries)
Barefoot Venus (cosmetics & toiletries)
Belmondo (cosmetics & toiletries)
Charlie Paille (underwear & socks)
Charlotte & Castel (cosmetics & toiletries)
Consonant Skincare (cosmetics & toiletries)
Ellesmere Lingerie (underwear & socks)
Harlow Skin Co. (cosmetics & toiletries)
House of Etiquette (underwear & socks)
Jordan de Ruiter (women’s apparel)
Kayleigh Peddie (underwear & socks)
Kokoala (babies & children)
Korinne Vader (women’s apparel)
Less is A’mor (underwear & socks)
Linacare (cosmetics & toiletries)
Lise Watier (cosmetics & toiletries)
Marcelle (cosmetics & toiletries)
MAXEffects Naturals (cosmetics & toiletries)
Michel Germain (cosmetics & toiletries)
Nisim (cosmetics & toiletries)
Lloyd (women’s apparel)
Penny Frances (cosmetics & toiletries)
Pink House (cosmetics & toiletries)
Refresh Botanicals (cosmetics & toiletries)
Reversa (cosmetics & toiletries)
Rocky Mountain Soap Company (cosmetics & toiletries)
Skoah (cosmetics & toiletries)
Wildcraft Care (cosmetics & toiletries)
With Love Lingerie (underwear & socks)
Woodlot (cosmetics & toiletries)
24 November 2017. Made the following modifications:
Changed title of section ii from “Using this guide” to “About this guide”
Added link in “About this guide” section
Slight changes to wording in “About this guide” and “Final word” sections
Changed images on title pages for “Cosmetics & toiletries” and “Accessories” sections
Corrected link for BÖ (accessories)
20 November 2017. Added the following brands:
AW by Andrea Wong (leather & shoes)
Beth Richards (athletic & sportswear)
Eliza Faulkner (women’s apparel)
Hendrik Lou
Jennifer Torosian (women’s apparel)
Like Grandpa (cosmetics & toiletries)
Ora (leather & shoes)
Strathcona Stockings (men’s and women’s apparel)
Ursa Minor (women’s apparel)
Watson Gloves (accessories)
19 November 2017. Added the following brands:
Always Bearded (cosmetics & toiletries)
Beards & Beavers (cosmetics & toiletries)
Better Beard Co. (cosmetics & toiletries)
Crown Shaving Co. (cosmetics & toiletries)
daLish Cosmetics (cosmetics & toiletries)
F. Miller (cosmetics & toiletries)

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 Groom (cosmetics & toiletries)
Graydon Skincare (cosmetics & toiletries)
Halfmoon (athletic & sportswear)
Inner Fire (athletic & sportswear)
Mammoth Beard Co. (cosmetics & toiletries)
The Northern Beard Company (cosmetics & toiletries)
North Standard Trading Post (men’s & women’s apparel)
Peregrine Supply Co. (cosmetics & toiletries)
Province Apothecary (cosmetics & toiletries)
Rebels’ Refinery (cosmetics & toiletries)
Routine Deodorant (cosmetics & toiletries)
Sappho New Paradigm (cosmetics & toiletries)
Steele & Co. (cosmetics & toiletries)
United & Free (cosmetics & toiletries)
11 November 2017. Added the following brands:
Ajax Textile (blanks & fabrics)
AppleCheeks (babies & children)
Caméléon Designer (women’s apparel)
Canadian Made (men’s & women’s apparel)
Colibri (accessories)
Delyla (blanks & fabrics)
Empire Clothing (men’s tailored & dress attire)
Fellow Earthlings (accessories)
Free Label (women’s apparel)
Frère du Nord (streetwear)
Loch (accessories)
Lorne’s Coats (outerwear)
LoveJulesLeather (leather & shoes)
Ménage à Deux (women’s apparel)
MWG Apparel (outerwear)
Nights in White (underwear & socks)
Nooks Design (babies & children)
NORD (streetwear)
Nurture-Elle (women’s apparel)
Ola Dubois (women’s apparel)
Ollie Jones (babies & children)
Omaïki (babies & children)
Oratex (blanks & fabrics)
Padraig Cottage (leather & shoes)
Picadilly (women’s apparel)
PJ’zzzz (babies & children)
Pure Anada (cosmetics & toiletries)
Respecterre (men’s & women’s apparel)
Siltex (blanks & fabrics)
The Sleep Shirt (underwear & socks)
Snug as a Bug (underwear & socks)
Thermohair (underwear & socks)
Toad In a Tree (babies & children)
11 November 2017. Removed the following brands:
S. Cohen (men’s tailored & dress attire, apparently now made in China)
Two Birds Apparel (men’s & women’s apparel, defunct)
Offal Goods (men’s tailored & dress attire, defunct)
Marc de Storm (men’s & women’s apparel, seemingly defunct)
11 November 2017. Made the following modifications:
Changed title of section 1 to “Blanks&Fabric”
Corrected improper formatting of “Changelog” image
Added a new section entitled “Cosmetics & Toiletries”
Corrected location of Samuelsohn manufacture (men’s tailored & dress attire)
Corrected alphabetization of “Blanks&Fabric” section

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 Expanded information about Vasanti cosmetics (cosmetics & toiletries)
Expanded information about Muttonhead (men’s & women’s apparel)
Added that Ovate has begun making menswear again, and moved to men’s & women’s apparel
Various minor wording changes to tidy up page breaks and remove superfluous information
Version 2.3
28 June 2017. Updates pushed to PDF and published online.
28 June 2017. Minor typographical changes in “Using this Guide” and “Blank Garments & Manufacturers”.
28 June 2017. Added the following brands
AMP Diapers (babies & children)
Apogee Goods (accessories)
Arctic Bay (outerwear)
Betina Lou (women’s apparel)
Bonnetier (men’s and women’s apparel)
Bummis (babies & children)
Cursor & Thread (accessories)
Erin Templeton (accessories)
ElectrikKidz (babies & children)
Harris Loungewear (men’s & women’s apparel)
Kania (women’s apparel)
Lajoie (accessories)
Marmier (men’s & women’s apparel)
Mother Co. (accessories)
Nettle’s Tale (athletic & sportswear)
Opelle (accessories)
Palmer & Sons
Rimanchik (accessories)
StrateRazor (men’s & women’s apparel)
Studio D (women’s apparel)
This Is J (women’s apparel)
Velvet Moustache (accessories)
Woolfell (accessories)
Version 2.2
26 June 2017. Updates pushed to PDF and published online.
26 June 2017. Made minor typographical changes (indentation, page numbering, table of contents)
16 June 2017. Made the following modifications
Added information about Sitka’s efforts to move all manufacturing back to Canada
16 June 2017. Added the following brands
Awaken Apparel (men’s & women’s apparel)
Arctic North (outerwear)
Bather (athletic and sportswear)
Buttercream Clothing (men’s & women’s apparel)
Chayle (accessories: jewelry)
Hoi Bo (women’s apparel)
Rimpy Sahota (women’s apparel)
SkookumBrand (outerwear)
Vestige Story (women’s apparel)
The Wild North Apparel (outerwear)
29 April 2017. Made the following modifications:
Changed name of “Pants&Denim” to “Jeans&Denim”
Added online shop information for Naked & Famous (jeans & denim).
29 April 2017. Added the following brands
Abaka (men’s and women’s apparel)
Act Three Apparel (women’s apparel)
Amanda Moss (women’s apparel)

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 Chloe Angus (women’s apparel)
Delvyn van Loon (women’s apparel)
Duffield Design (women’s apparel)
Erdaine Knitwear (women’s apparel)
Fortnight Lingerie (underwear)
KAZZ Clothing (womern’s apparel)
Marigold (women’s apparel)
Meemoza (women’s apparel)
Piña Styles (men’s and women’s apparel)
Pyrrha Jewelry (accessories)
Sokoloff Lingerie (underwear).
Sunja Link (women’s apparel)
9 April 2017. Added the following brands:
Atelier B (men’s and women’s apparel)
Valérie Dumaine (women’s apparel).
8 April 2017. Added the following brands:
Amanda Maria (women’s apparel)
Eve Gravel (women’s apparel)
Jennifer Glasgow (women’s apparel)
Noctex (men’s and women’s apparel).
3 April 2017. Added the following brands:
Foreign Rider (men’s and women’s apparel)
Lowell MTL (leather & shoes)
Of Sharks & Men (men’s & women’s apparel)
RYU Apparel (athletic & sportswear)
Str/ke Movement (athletic & sportswear).
2 April 2017. Added the following brands:
Commonwealth Manufacturing (men’s and women’s apparel)
Hides in Hand (leather & shoes)
Math Sport (leather and shoes)
Paloma Blanca (women’s apparel)
Pollen Sweaters (men’s and women’s apparel)
Power of My People (men’s and women’s apparel)
Raber Glove (accessories)
Seed Yoga (athletic & sportswear)
Smoking Lily (women’s apparel)
Taiga Works (outerwear)
Van Raay Jewelry (accessories)
Vonella Clothing (men’s tailored & dress attire)
Yuketen (leather & shoes).
1 April 2017. Added the following brands:
Alberta Apparel (men’s and women’s clothing
Arturo Denim Co. (pants&denim)
Ballin (men’s tailored & dress attire)
Brenda Beddomé (women’s apparel)
Cinder+Smoke
Clo’s General Leather Co. (leather & shoes)
Creature Leather (leather & shoes)
Exit Workshop (accessories)
Flannel Foxes (men’s and women’s apparel)
Gilmour Clothing (women’s apparel)
Ironhead (outerwear)
Malorie Urbanovitch (women’s apparel)
Offal Goods (accessories)
Oak&Honey (leather)
Ryaton (leather & shoes)

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 Sylvia Soo Leather (leather & shoes)
Work&Shop Boutique (women’s apparel).
1 April 2017. Removed the following brands:
Northern Park (men’s and women’s apparel, defunct)
March and August (underwear, defunct).
1 April 2017. Made the following modifications:
Viberg manufactured in Victoria, BC, and Winnipeg, MB
Strong&Free Apparel now called Strong & Free Emblem
Mammoth Outwear now called Wully Outerwear
Sons of Ódin now known as the Feral.
Version 2.1
18 November 2016. Added changelog. Minor typographical changes. Version not published.
Version 2.0
21 October 2016. Initial publication.
Version 1.5
3 April 2016. Initial publication (superseded version 1.0, original published 23 March 2017).

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WRITTEN BY NICK UHLIG, 2016-2017