by Angela V Shopping local isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement! Now more than ever, supporting Canadian businesses matters. Every time you choose a homegrown brand, you’re helping small businesses grow, keeping jobs in our communities, and getting your hands on some seriously amazing products.
That’s why I’m beyond excited to introduce the Support Canadian: Shop Local Brands Series! I’ll be spotlighting some of the most incredible businesses right here in Canada, some are brands we know and love, and some are new local brands I am learning about and hope you learn about as well, each with their own unique story, passion, and must-have products.
Whether it’s handcrafted goods, sustainable fashion, or drool-worthy treats, these brands deserve all the love!
These businesses are the real deal—run by passionate people who pour their hearts into what they do. And because I want you to experience their awesomeness firsthand, I’m hosting an exclusive giveaway! That’s right, you could win a fabulous prize featuring goodies from these amazing brands.
Featured Canadian Brands:
OHME! is a Canadian company offering freeze-dried fruit snacks and yogurt crunches made with your happiness and health in mind. Founded by Jenny and Han Yue after starting their own health journey, OHME! delivers nutrient-rich snacks without compromising on taste.
These versatile, shelf-stable bites are non-GMO, gluten-free, 100% natural, and free from added sugars, with plant-based options available in non-yogurt flavors. Perfect for on-the-go, kid-friendly snacking or as a sophisticated addition to recipes, OHME! redefines healthy snacking with quality and flavor.
OHME! tastes good always and in all ways.
Website: https://www.ohmefoods.com/products/freeze-dried-strawberries
Original Pacific Northwest illustrations transformed into purposeful gifts like apparel, camping mugs, stickers, art prints or greeting cards.
Mountain Mornings is where business owner Petra’s love for nature and art come together. Inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, she creates illustrations that transform into purposeful gifts for outdoorsy souls. Designed to bring joy while giving back, each piece reflects a deep appreciation for the wild. As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, Mountain Mornings supports wildlife conservation in British Columbia, helping nature to thrive for generations to come.
Website: https://mountainmornings.ca/
Northern Bars is a Vancouver Granville Island based producer of premium Nanaimo Bars that are great for gifts! They aim to elevate this truly Canadian dessert by using high-quality ingredients and artisanal techniques to create bite-sized bars that are packaged in beautiful, travel-friendly packaging.
Aside from the Classic Nanaimo Bars, Northern Bars also have Nanaimo Bars in different flavours – from crowd favourite Espresso and Choco Banana to uniquely Canadian flavours such as Saskatoon Berry & Lemon, Smokey Maple, and Apple Cinnamon. Available online, in-store, and through retailers from Calgary to Toronto.
Website: https://www.northernbars.ca/ordernow
Since 1907, Purdys Chocolatier has crafted exceptional chocolates with care, passion, and quality at the heart of everything we do. Proudly Canadian-made, managed, and owned, they’ve grown to become Canada’s favourite chocolatier, known for their premium ingredients, expert craftsmanship, and unforgettable taste experiences.
They’ve built our reputation through their 86 retail stores and online channels, driven by a steadfast commitment to freshness and quality, earning over 90% brand awareness across the country.
Website: https://www.purdys.com
The Canadian mom-and-daughter team from Chakras and Hearts sells crystals and crystal-themed accessories. Everything from raw specimens, tumbles, jewelry, tarot cards, carvings, etc Their main focus is crystal mystery boxes. Sometimes they are themed, sometimes they are full of one type of crystal and sometimes they are full of one style of item (like only points and towers or only raw specimens).
Website: www.chakrasandhearts.com
For over 25 years, Dr. Isabelle has been a familiar face on Salut Bonjour (Quebec’s most popular morning show) and a columnist on several radio and print media where she shares her expertise on balanced eating and wellness. As one of Quebec’s most renowned nutrition experts, Dr. Isabelle has spent over a decade helping people make nutritious choices without compromising on taste. Her carefully crafted pantry line is designed to fuel your day with the foods you and your family love, using better-for-you ingredients while still delivering great flavour! Launched in La Belle Province in 2011, Dr. Isabelle’s pantry essentials have been a staple in Quebec homes and are now available nationwide at several retailers including drisabelle.ca, Whole Foods Markets, Nutters, and Well.ca.
Website: http://drisabelle.ca/
By shopping locally, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re making an impact. And this is only the beginning! I’d love to turn this into a regular series, featuring even more Canadian gems in the future.
So what are you waiting for? Enter the giveaway below and show some love for these incredible brands.
Let’s celebrate the amazing businesses in our own backyard—one local find at a time!
Enter now and spread the word!
THE GIVEAWAY:
Win it: This giveaway is open to Canadians 18+.
FIVE SIX lucky winners will be picked to receive one of the following prizes – (randomly selected):
- OHME! One bag of freeze-dried strawberries and a $25 gift card. ($37 value)
- Mountain Mornings ($75 gift card)
- Northern Bars ($90 gift card)
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Purdys Chocolatier gift package, featuring Hedgehogs, Sweet Georgia Browns, and Himalayan Pink Salt Caramels ($85 value)
- Mystery Crystal Box Chakras and Hearts Giveaway ($50 value)
- Prize Pack Selection of Dr. Isabelle products ($50 value)
Enter to WIN via the Rafflecopter widget below.
Disclosure: All prizes will be mailed directly by the sponsors above. Sponsors are responsible for providing the prizes to winners.
93 Comments on “Support Canadian: Shop Local Brands Series + Exclusive Giveaway!”
Some companies haven’t heard of. I use an app when shopping to scan the upc code making sure it’s Canadian. I’ve learnt a lot.
one day i will WIN a Purdys prize pack! you’ll see! I try to shop at the little shops instead oof the big retailers
Great prizes! I’d love to win the Purdys chocolate because I’ve heard great things about them. I’ve been shopping locally for a while now. We have to support and keep our money in Canada.
I would love to win the purdys prize pack
Easy to spot Canadian products now that everything else is turned upside down!
I live in a small Northern town and i shop local whenever i can .It is so very important!! Purdy’s is a favorite of mine .What a great giveaway
I would love to win the chocolate for my April birthday!
We have a market here that carries items from farmers across Saskatchewan A great place to find homemade items and a good variety of vegetables I buy Canadian items from the larger stores
I would love to win one of these prizes because they are Canadian and I am proud to support our Canadian companies. its always been important but it is more important now than ever
We’ve been learning more online about what products are made in Canada & supporting local where possible!
I already support quite a few of these companies & would like to try a couple of the products listed. This is a great opportunity!
I love to win fun prizes like this to surprise my family. Makes us smile and happy. I am buying as much as I can Canadian at the grocery store.
Wow this is such an amazing bundle of goodies!!
I would love to win the Purdy’s prize! I live in a great area with so many locally owned shops within walking distance. I do my best to shop local and Canadian.
I would love to win the Purdys prize pack as their chocolate is amazing! I am checking each product I purchase to make sure it is made in Canada!
What is better than Purdys. Easy here in Manitoba to shop Canadian. Most everything is marked clearly.
I love supporting local and Canadian products and I am trying hard to buy Canadian as much as I can right now. I would love to win any of these amazing products, some of them would be new to me.
I would love the Mystery Crystal box Chakras prize. I have always tried to shop local and buy Canadian products so it is business as usual for me…..
I would love to win this as I have not heard of most of these canadian companies and myself I check to see where the product is made so I am supporting canada made items
Any of these would be fantastic, but I especially would love to win the Nothern Bars one, because they sound amazing, and also because I’d share it with my Mum, who would love these. Supporting Canadian – well, the hardest thing for me was giving up Amazon. I don’t have a car, I live on the frozen prairies, so getting everything from groceries to books left right at my door was really helpfull, it can be challening going out in -40 on the bus to get groceries.
However, I found some good Canadian sites, and so can still enjoy some of the convinnience of getting some items delivered to my place. I was also able to discover some of my now-favourite Canadian brands on these sites, which I wouldn’t have known about otherwise. It feels good to do the right thing, to support local, and to support Canadian, I’m actually really enjoying that part of it, and the feeling of being a part of a movement that will help my country.
I am also shopping more at small, local stores. The thing about this is that, although, sure, it does take more time, with having to take the bus, but it’s worth it. It just feels right, and it’s gotten me into shopping more in-store (and less online), and that feels nice, too, it’s good to have that sense of community.
I’d love to win one of these Canadian made products as I’m shopping Canadian as much as possible. It’s important to be supporting local and give our neighbours products a try! Everything here looks like great products!
I would love to try any of these, some I have not heard of. We have always supported locally as these people give back to the community and keep our dollars working for us.
Purdy’s chocolate make me so happy!
A couple of these businesses are new to me! Love that, because trying and supporting them is so important for their continued contribution to our local communities.
First — Yay to Canada. I really need to try these dried strawberries.
I’d love to win any of these prizes and I support local companies whenever possible!
this is an opportunity to try Canadian products I’ve heard about but haven’t tried. I look for indications the products I purchase are made in Canada. there are some apps out there that I’m using.
I definitely love to win some Chocolate. Love to try new products and always check for Canadian made.
I’d love to win this wonderful bundle of Canadian goodness. I try to buy as much Canadian as I can, but sometimes have to make a difficult choice, due to my living rural and being a senior with limited income. I can’t totally give up Amazon. But I do what I can.
I definitely try to support local when
Budget allows. I would love to win the dr Isabelle or the Purdys. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win one of these amazing prizes to discover more Canadian businesses. I’m trying to switch to only Canadian local businesses on anything I can afford to.
I enjoy purchasing products from local businesses. I like the OHME freeze dried products that are local and safe for my family.
All of these sound amazing! Northern Bars sound like a great option for lunch. We have been trying to purchase Local or Cdn brands in all our shopping 🙂
I would love to win because I haven’t shopped from any of these companies yet.
I check all labels and make sure to buy Canada only and shop at our local small businesses.
Northern Bars Nanaimo bar flavours sound delicious! I try to shop local or at least buy Canadian made.
I’d love to win one of the prizes because a few of those companies are new to me and I’d love to give them a try! I’ve been buying from more Canadian brands and sellers when I can.
I would love to win any one of these great prizes! I love to support Canadian companies when I am shopping and I love that a lot of the stores are now putting tags up to make it easier to spot the Canadian products that are available. I do what I can to support Canadian companies and will continue to so!
Love the Mountain Mornings stickers!
This is an awesome way to show our support for Canadian and local companies, I have been reading labels a lot more lately and prefer to support local!
I have always enjoyed shopping local and it’s really important to support Canadian businesses. There are so many awesome companies to be proud of.
Half of these businesses I have heard of, and the other half I have not. Being introduced to new (to me) companies and products helps me learn about how great they are, and then they come to mind when I need purchase, or make a recommedation to a friend.
I like to support our local stores and farmers in my area. Not only am I helping local entrepeneurs, but I find the quality of food to be better. And when you are not able to shop, spread the word about them, so someone else can discover.
As a Canadian, I prefer to support Canadian made products if possible. I love Purdys Choclatier and would love to win this for my husband and boys.
The dr Isabelle products are new to me and sound very interesting.
Thanks for allowing my entry
I try to support local when possible
Thank you for this amazing Canadian giveaway. I always try to support Local and Canadian when possible.
These sound like wonderful companies, that I would love to support. Especially Northern Bars! You had me at Nanaimo Bars!! One of my favourite guilty pleasures that I only seem to get at Christmas.
I have certainly been trying my best to shop some of the fun local stores in our area and I am looking forward to the farmers markets opening up again. I realized that I can’t just turn my back on the big stores though. I had to keep in mind that all the employees that are working there, are local and they need our support too. I’m just more mindful of what I’m buying there and reading labels to make sure I’m doing my best to support Canada or other struggling countries when buying Canadian isn’t an option.
Proud to be Canadian and willing to do what I can to show it! 💝🍁
I haven’t heard of some of these companies so I’d love to win to try them. I love Purdy’s chocolates! I always try to look for and buy Canadian products.
I’ve been checking labels of produce and choosing Canadian grown even if costs more.
I did not know about any of these companies other than Purdy’s Chocolate. A lot of times we buy things that are familiar because we don’t know about the great companies that are out there locally. Thanks for sharing the information!
Would love to win Purdys Chocolatier gift package as these chocolates sound delicious. I am supporting Canadian business by checking labels and buying Canadian goods whenever possible.
Such a wonderful giveaway. I’d love to try some Purdys chocolates!
Would love to win cuz I love purdys chocolate. Wouldn’t mind to try the other Canadian brands too. I try buying local and Canadian goods to support
Trying to gain awareness and shop locally and choose grocery stores and restaurants that are also Canadian
Would love to win to try out some products from Canadian companies! We’re buying Canadian and also not travelling to the US!
It’s great you are highlighting Canadian – some of these products I have not heard of before, but I can look for them now! Would love to try them!
I would love to win any of the prizes as my birthday is this month and I almost never treat myself to things. I like to shop at a local fruit and vegetable stand.
wow, love to see all these are canadian made.I try to shop local and buy Canadian products, I love to support our Canadian shops. Love to win the purdys prize pack.
i love being introduced to new locally made products! It feels so much better to spend my money on community entrepreneurs rather than big faceless companies with ties to other countries. As much as I can, I prefer to buy locally grown and Canadian made items because I know what has gone into them!
I try to buy Canadian ,now the store are marking everything . I do shop local . Great prizes.
I would love to win the Northern Bars prize since my family adore Nanaimo Bars so we are always up for trying one we have not had before. When Trump got in the first time I switched many of my normal purchases from made in the USA items to products that were made or prepared in Canada and we found some new favourite products by doing this. When I go to the One of a Kind Craft show in Toronto I come back loaded with food products from Canadian small businesses . I am on a mission every grocery shop to buy non-US made products so I come home with lots of great products from around the world with the majority being made/prepared here. As I heard one woman say in the grocery store recently -“Anything but USA products”.
I’m 100% behind supporting Canadian brands and I would love to win this prize and explore products that are new to me.
Love to buy Canadian and Purdys is my absolute favourite Canadian company.
I purposely look for Canadian products when I shop. It’s important to support businesses in our own country. I’d love to win and try out one of the amazing products in this giveaway since trying things out often leads to more purchases in the future.
I would love to win Canadian company products for myself and family
Loving seeing all the support for Canadian businesses. Also, love learning about ones I have never heard of.
I’d love to win any of these prizes, they sound like great Canadian companies. I am trying to buy Canadian and have been putting down products when I see a made in USA sticker.
I’d love to win to try Northern Bars, because they look delish! I like to shop local for gifts, books and groceries to keep money in the local economy and support local jobs.
I just love the Purdy’s chocolate because it’s so high quality and delicious. I am reading labels and seeking Canadian companies to purchase from, for almost everything!
What a gorgeous box. So much great stuff in it – some I’ve tried (love Purdy’s chocolates), most I haven’t.
I really love sweets, that’s why I want to enter and love to win. I shop as much as possible at local canadian stores. I gave up buying from walmart years ago.
I would like to win to brighten up my day! I prefer to shop local especially during this politically challenged time.
I would love to win as I haven’t tried these brands besides Purdys. Lately I’ve been trying out local brands in my province and found some amazing products.
There are SO many great products mentioned! I know and LOVE Purdy’s (and would love to win a box from them as they are probably my top go to for a gift and a special treat!) and really like the sounds of the products from the other brands you mentioned; The Mountain Morning tees are my style and I could see myself really enjoying the OHME as I am a huge dried fruit gal!
I support local businesses by shopping in the small local stores first, or the local business aisle at our Coop that features Manitoba vendors!
These sponsors are amazing !
I find Canadian products are superior. I check every product I purchase to see if it is Canadian and purchase if I can.
I love shopping Canadian and it’s a trend I’m going to keep going no matter what happens. It’s great to discover new products that enhance Canada’s economy. One of my favourites is Purdy’s!
Very interesting products….some are new to me…..would appreciate trying any of the highlighted Canada products. Im making sure to read labels and doing some direct online Purchases directly to Canadian businesses…and shopping small town locally made products.
I would love to wain the Nanaimo Bars prize. They are on of my favourite desserts. I am reading product labels more thoroughly now. Paying attention to “product of” info. Choosing fruits from South America or Mexico rather than US.
The Northern Bars is new to me – I love to try new products.
I would love to win some Purdy’s chocolates. They are of high quality and I won’t hesitate to share them with family and friends.
I would love the freeze dried strawberries.
Wow! Incredible prizes from Incredible companies. I love supporting Canadian. I would love to win the Purdys chocolate! Yummmmm
What an AWESOME contest! Thank you for the chance!!
The Purdy’s prize pack would be great.
Amazing information on Canada-made products, all sound great. I take lists of Canadian-made products so that when I go shopping, I buy Canadian. It is hard to be sure sometimes, so the list helps.
Ohhh Purdy’s Hedgehogs are my favourites! I’m lucky enough to live in a very walkable part of the city so it’s super easy to support local – from independent coffee shops to used book stores!
it’s hard to make a choice – they are all great products. chocolate has my heart, though so I shall go with Purdy’s.
Easter is coming, and I’d love some of the sugar-free products from Purdy’s
I look for Canadian products whether shopping online or in a supermarket. I make sure to read Canadian books.
many of these are products I would like to try and knowing they are Canadian makes me want them even more
These products have proved their worth and quality over the years. I’m keeping a list of Canadian-make items to search for and purchase.
I always try to support local and/or Canadian products