In honour of Canada Day 2022, here’s a collection of awesome Canadian brands, products and businesses to support. In true Canadian fashion, these Canadian brands don’t just provide great products, they also aim to do and be good for the planet.
Humble Potato Chips
A local Ontario start-up, Humble Potato Chips is Canada’s first organic, traditionally-cooked potato chips packaged in a plastic-free, and 100% compostable bag. Light and crispy, Humble Potato Chips are dusted lightly with flavour to highlight the taste of the organic potatoes sourced locally in Canada, and are cooked with the skins on to reduce waste.
- Certified organic and non-GMO
- Five delicious flavours designed by a Red Seal Chef
- Available in all major grocery stores across Canada
Cruise
Cruise Hard Seltzer is the pandemic brainchild of former Toronto Blue Jays baseball player, Russell Martin. Inspired by the beaches in Florida and California he lived next to, Cruise is a light, refreshing drink packed with fruit flavour. With 4.7% alcohol content and only 100 calories per 355ml can, Cruise is the perfect companion to summer golf games and pool parties.
- Two delicious flavours: Peach and Pear & Mango and Dragonfruit
- Retails for $2.95/can, $11.40/4-pack
- 473ml individual cans / 355ml can in a 4-pack
- Available in LCBO and SAQ stores
Sortilège Whisky
Created in the Quebec countryside, Sortilège Whisky is a unique blend of whiskey and local maple syrup. The result is a rich, smooth texture that is both striking and bold. Ideal for summer nights, winding down with friends and family after an adventure filled day, Sortilège is sure to be a hit for whisky fans who crave a unique twist.
- 4 different flavours: Cream, Original, Blueberry and Prestige
- Available in across Canada
The Unscented Company
Montreal based, The Unscented Company is redefining the notion of clean with their truly fragrance-free products, and doing it in an eco-friendly way. Designed to leave the smallest carbon footprint possible, The Unscented Company’s full lineup features powerful cleaning products for the home, body and even pets, made from plant and mineral-based ingredients.
- The first true fragrance-free alternative
- Dye-free and biodegradable
- Vegan – made from plant and mineral-based ingredients
- Designed to reduce plastic and water usage
- Available online and in-store in major retailers across Canada
SAPPHO New Paradigm
Designed with all skin types in mind, Vancouver-born make-up brand, SAPPHO offers clean, vegan products that blend into your skin flawlessly and feels like a second skin. With an award-winning foundation line and best-selling mascara options, SAPPHO is well-known for being a leader of green beauty in Canada.
- Vegan, cruelty-free
- Organic-colour
- Free of known carcinogens and endocrine disruptors
- Designed for all skin types
Evive Nutrition
Vegan-friendly. Blender-free. Hassle-free. Evive’s smoothies, frozen cube meals and snacks are perfect for busy individuals who want healthy, nutritious meals packed with superfoods, fruits and vegetables – without the struggle in the kitchen. Great on their own or an easy, no-fuss addition to well-loved recipes, Evive is an essential freezer item. The Montreal-based nutrition company recently launched their new Muffin Bites that you can ‘Pop and Bake’ in 3 simple steps – perfect for a quick snack.
- Plant-based and vegan friendly
- Gluten-free
Oat Canada
Started by Toronto high-school sweethearts, Jamari and Eloise Ambursley, Oat Canada is Canada’s first zero-sugar oat milk. A standout grocery item as the only truly zero-sugar dairy alternative in stores, Oat Canada also happens to froth like a dream. A true game-changer for your morning lattes.
- Vegan-Certified
- Kosher, diabetic and keto-friendly
- Non-GMO
- 90 calories per serving
truLOCAL
Curated high-end meat boxes from local butchers and farmers – delivered straight to your door. truLOCAL started in Ontario with a goal to deliver quality, hyper local meats directly to consumers without the fuss. Now they have expanded across the country connecting consumers with their local butchers and farmers for the freshest cuts possible.
Armstrong Cheese
From small town Armstrong to a well-recognized national brand, Armstrong Cheese is a trusted Canadian brands for over a century with award-winning cheese makers working every day to produce premium cheese. Armstrong Cheese is the perfect complement to your summer rosé, your burgers on the grill, or your picnic basket in the park. Whatever you’re cooking up, Armstrong has a cheese to pair with it.
ATIPIC
The ATIPIC: Onõ Insulated Blanket is a blanket made of vegetable and biosourced insulation, made in Quebec! Light, warm and insulating, the Onõ blanket is the perfect ally for your outings, no matter where the adventure takes you.
Bleu Lavande
With its sleek and elegant style, the Bleu Lavande: Casa Essential Oil Diffuser is perfect to use in any room of the home where you want to create a relaxing atmosphere.
ICD Dermo
This IDC Dermo: GLOWFIX DAY anti-aging day cream renew you skin’s natural radiance, reduce the appearance of imperfections and brighten your skin for an immediately radiant look.
Lambert
The Lambert: Angela Tote Bag is the perfect summer bag to accompany you on your outings with your friends or in your daily life. Equipped with several interior compartments, including a pocket for your water bottle, this bag is ideal for carrying all your belongings.
SOLIOS
The future of solar watches is finally here with the launch of SOLIOS: Curve Solar White. Featuring a unique curved case that adorns the shape of your wrist, a solid infinity sapphire crystal to prevent scratches, a precise second hand, and the date positioned at 4 o’clock, this watch perfectly combines aesthetics, green technology, and sustainable materials.
Camellia Sinensis
The Camellia Sinensis: Lisbon’s Sunshine Iced Tea is a black tea with fruity accents that will brighten your day with its juicy peach notes. To be enjoyed without moderation on the terrace this summer!
Etiket
The Etiket: The Hair Routine’s Shampoo and Conditioner bundle was made to restore the natural balance of hair and unleash its full potential. The Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle is formulated to perform on all hair types and delivers results that last.
