r/BuyCanadian • u/BurstYourBubbles • 17h ago
r/BuyCanadian • u/lilitizzle • May 29 '26
General Discussion ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ A year ago, I shared The Generall Store here. It's finally live. ๐จ๐ฆ
About a year ago (time flies!), I shared The Generall Store here and was blown away by the support, feedback, and business submissions:
A lot of the suggestions people shared ended up shaping what the platform became, so thank you!!
The site now includes:
- Community pages
- Local events from community calendars
- Promotions from local businesses
- Hidden gems
- Business login access
- Hundreds of local businesses
The goal is still the same: make it easier to discover great local businesses and see what's happening in your community without jumping between Facebook groups, Instagram, Google, event calendars, and everything else.
We're soft-launching now and I'm excited (and slightly nervous) to finally share it.
If you have a few minutes, I'd love for you to take a look and let me know what you think - especially in your own community.
r/BuyCanadian • u/evilpig • Apr 04 '26
Self Promotion Megathread - 2026
Sorry for the delay! Been a busy winter. We will be doing yearly mega-threads now!
This thread is for anyone looking to promote their Canadian business, service, product, or platform. Whether youโre a business owner, provide a service, or have created something that helps Canadians shop locally, this is the place to share it.
A new thread will be posted on Jan 1, and previous versions will be linked for reference.
Guidelines
- Keep it short and to the point. What do you offer, and why should Canadians check it out
- No spam or repeated posts. One post per business per month
- No MLMs, dropshipping, or exploitative business models
- Be respectful and willing to answer questions
r/BuyCanadian • u/ImpossibleAd7943 • 17h ago
General Discussion ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ Provinces will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales next year
I tried Sureau and Caribou in Quebec earlier this year and loved it, but not available in Victoria, BC. Any specific wine, beer or spirits youโll order direct from another province for delivery?
r/BuyCanadian • u/queerstudbroalex • 18h ago
Canadian-Owned Businesses ๐ข๐ What Canadian services do you use or buy? Added, changed over, always used?
Inspired by similar post re products
Services I changed to use Nextcloud via StormWeb:
- Cloud storage - From Linode
- Photo backup and calendar - From Google Photos and Google Calendar
- Password manager - From Bitwarden, KeePassXC file upload
Movies - Cineplex (always used)
Movie aggregator/theater listing - Cinema Clock (added)
Groceries - Giant Tiger (will be changing over from Walmart)
r/BuyCanadian • u/Rainhailsnow_storm • 1d ago
Questions โ๐ค What do you buy that is Canadian? Changed cs always?
toothpaste (changed) attitude
floss (changed) green beaver
toothbrush (changed) nada
mouthwash (never used it)
shaving cream (stopped buying it)
diapers (never bought, but now I buy as gifts when someone has a baby.) royale
toilet paper (always) Purex
sunscreen (changed) green beaver
canned oysters (changed) sawmill bay
face cream (always) Rocky Mountain soap compant
shampoo/conditioner (always) Jack 59
razor (changed) Hensons
Hand soap (always) Rocky Mountain Soap Company
body wash ( always) Rocky Mountain soap company
laundry detergent (always) Nellieโs
all purpose cleaner (always) Naturebee
abeego (always)
fruit (whenever I can)(always)
stain remover (changed) (Buncha Farmers)
eggs (always)
honey (always)
alcohol (mixed, but totally switched over)
maple syrup (always)
dairy (always)
meat (alway)
vegetables (changed what I can)
Oats and pulses ( always and changed when I can.)
dish soap (always) naturebee
dishwasher detergent (changed) Nellieโs
chocolate (used to buy Canadian sometime, now always) purdys, Jacek
pop (stopped buying)
canned soup (changed) sprague
glad bags (stopped buying)
leafy greens (changed when I can)
deodorant- changed Attitude
ice cream ( I would sometimes I made the switch to alway.) Foothills creamery
Cereal (stopped buying)
juice- changed (mostly stopped buying but I changed ion the rare ocassion I do) Oasis
Peanut butter: changed- Fatso
feminine hygiene products always- diva cup
nuts (changed) royal nuts
flour (changed) Anitaโs mill
pospsicles (changed) I make my own, or happy pops
marshmellows(changed) get them from the farmers market
gum (changed) pur
chapstick (changed) rebels
winter boots (always) Manitobah Mukluks
winter coat (always) Canada Goose
r/BuyCanadian • u/TheDepressedEgg_25 • 16h ago
Questions โ๐ค Canadian colored contact brands?
I'm looking for canadian colored contact manufacturers for a cosplay, and suggestions?
r/BuyCanadian • u/Open_Captain_613 • 1d ago
General Discussion ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ Canadian produce
At my local Sobey's today and was very happy to see the Canadian strawberries sold out - I took the last package at $5.99. Meanwhile, it appeared the entire stock of "Produce of USA" strawberries was still on the shelf despite selling for a buck less. They had not even been touched. Well done, fellow shoppers!
But why doesn't Sobey's stock more of the local berries and dump the American ones altogether. It is summer afterall.
To quote someone: "We don't need anything they've got."
r/BuyCanadian • u/OGbugsy • 21h ago
Questions โ๐ค Office Supplies
I see that Grand and Toy is US owned now. Are there any fully Canadian options for office supplies?
r/BuyCanadian • u/fieryone4 • 1d ago
General Discussion ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ Best Provincial Alcohol?
If you e are getting direct to consumer alcohol from the other provinces, who does what best? Where should we be directing our shopping dollars? Letโs start a suggestion list.
r/BuyCanadian • u/motosquidx • 1d ago
Maple-Washing/Mislabelling ๐๐ท๏ธ Beware MTN HEAD
Despite the โMade in Canadaโ banner being part of their logo, not everything is made in Canada. You have to check each product. For example, the vintage pigment dyed tees are made in the USA
r/BuyCanadian • u/Long-Definition9203 • 1d ago
Canadian-Owned Businesses ๐ข๐ Made in Canada clothing, shoes and deodorant I've bought recently
I did a little bit of shopping this month and wanted to share some of the Canadian brands I've bought, tried and enjoyed.
Martino. Made in Quebec City. I am waiting for a certain pair of boots to restock so I can buy them. I have a pair of sneakers from them already.
Routine Natural Beauty. Natural beauty care products based in Calgary, made in Canada. I got a deodorant, although I don't like the glass pot style. Next time I'll get the stick (theirs are made of paper).
Canadian Companies, manufactured elsewhere:
Devon & Lang. Men's underwear, women's underwear. Designed in Calgary, made in China. Comfortable, fun colours, true to size, and the company makes charitable donations.
Harmonica. Leather shoes and sandals. Canadian company, made in Mexico. Comfortable and true to size.
EDIT: Poplin & Co. Canadian company, and designer draws her own prints but made elsewhere. (I originally posted that they are made in Canada, but that's not correct. FWIW they use BSCI-approved factories - mine was made in China.) Pre-shrunk cotton which i appreciate. My only beef is that I'm tall and I find the inseam a little too short on the jumpsuits.
r/BuyCanadian • u/Sunnydaysomeday • 1d ago
Looking For: Food & Consumables ๐ฅซ๐ Alternative to Whole Foods
Hi! Iโve cut a lot of US based goods and products from shopping basket. However I am having challenges with alternatives to whole foods in Vancouver. In particular, I buy organic meats (better from an animal welfare perspective, etc, etc) from WF. I find I can buy veg from Save on or other shops.
I am not a fan of Choices. Their stores are cramped and I find their selection to be poor. Also their prices are really high in comparison to WF. Any recommendations?
r/BuyCanadian • u/uberfunk • 1d ago
Canadian-Made Products ๐ท๏ธ๐จ๐ฆ Royal Chinet paper plates.
Just wanted to add that Royal Chinet paper plates are made in Canada and all come from one factory in rural Nova Scotia!
r/BuyCanadian • u/Whole_Cranberry5734 • 22h ago
Canadian-Owned Businesses ๐ข๐ Meal Kit Delivery services?
What does everyone think of Goodfood? I've been a customer for years. I like that they are a Canadian company that sources as much locally as they can.
r/BuyCanadian • u/justincredible155 • 1d ago
Canadian-Made Products ๐ท๏ธ๐จ๐ฆ T-shirts
Looking for Canadian made soft printed tees- anyone know any good Canadian made?
r/BuyCanadian • u/Beautyeverything87 • 1d ago
Canadian-Made Products ๐ท๏ธ๐จ๐ฆ Tried BKIND hair serum?
Any one tried it? Its is made in Canada and woman owned!
r/BuyCanadian • u/MereRedditUser • 1d ago
Questions โ๐ค NELLIE'S Lamby Dryerballs smell scented
I order "NELLIE'S Lamby Dryerballs" from: homehardware DOT ca/en/lamby-dryerballs-4-pack/p/4527770
When the arrived, they smell scented. Nellie's was kind enough to send a replacement, but they too smelled scented.
Has anyone else found this to be the case?
r/BuyCanadian • u/Low_Mind2959 • 1d ago
Looking For: Food & Consumables ๐ฅซ๐ Shaws Ice Cream Mint Chip - Southern Ontario
just had the mint chip ice cream at a restaurant in fort erie and went to sobeys as well as joes independent but didnโt see that particular flavor anywhere. any recs on where I can purchase??? wanted to make ice cream sandwiches with it too
r/BuyCanadian • u/TheEScrapMan • 2d ago
Canadian-Made Products ๐ท๏ธ๐จ๐ฆ Even if there are stupid tariffs, I'm always thankful to find these south of the border!
I just wish CVS carried other Celebration Products, but maybe one day!
r/BuyCanadian • u/nehastrophe • 2d ago
Questions โ๐ค Structube Noemi King Bed
Has anyone bought this bed?
I recently bought this bed from Structube. It was on backorder and came a few weeks after I had placed the order.
I have to say that the build experience was really poor. My family has gotten structube beds before and those were all very smooth in terms of building experience. However, this one had multiple issues.
The first issue was that I was missing an entire bag of washers. I went to a nearby Structube store and they were able to help me out and give me some washers, which I really appreciated.
The second issue was that some of the pre-drilled holes did not line up with where they were supposed to be drilled into the frame. This happened on multiple different wood slats.
It got to the point where one step in the building process I had to pre-drill my own holes because they simply would not lineup properly otherwise.
I noticed that this bed is no longer on their website and I wonder if itโs because of issues with this building experience.
I overall really love the look of the bed and my first sleep on it was great. But I have a bad taste in my mouth about all the issues from building it.
I wanted to know if anybody else had similar experiences!
r/BuyCanadian • u/Alternative_Pie_875 • 2d ago
Questions โ๐ค Native owned businesses?
My friends are moving to the Toronto area and i would love to give them a gift card to a First Nations owned business! restaurant, bookstore, gift shop etc. I looked on google but would be so grateful for any local recommendations, itโs okay if itโs within an hour or so of Toronto too! thank you so much in advance
r/BuyCanadian • u/SandyMcGhie • 2d ago
Canadian-Owned Businesses ๐ข๐ Canadian Planner suggestions wanted
Looking for a weekly planner in horizontal layout, datedโฆ and made by a Canadian company? Please suggest all the unicorns out there. (Bonus points if itโs a Weeks size!) TIA.
r/BuyCanadian • u/luisquin • 2d ago
Questions โ๐ค People in BC lower mainland, what grocery store has Canadian protein bars?
I've found Canadian protein bars online but I want to just buy them from a store instead of ordering a big box. I've only looked in save on foods but there's a couple Super Stores, safeways and Chalos near me.
r/BuyCanadian • u/VenusianBug • 2d ago
Looking For: Hobbies & Lifestyle ๐ฎโฝ Bike locks and bike lights?
I think I'll need to go European, but I thought I'd ask - I'm looking for a chain lock for a bike, similar to the Kryptonite ones. I think Hiplock and Oxford are UK, so that might be what I do.
I might also need a bike light - any Canadian companies?