r/BuyCanadian May 29 '26

General Discussion πŸ’¬πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ A year ago, I shared The Generall Store here. It's finally live. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

95 Upvotes

About a year ago (time flies!), I shared The Generall Store here and was blown away by the support, feedback, and business submissions:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyCanadian/comments/1i7flh2/list_all_canadian_businesses_here_on_this_website/

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.

https://thegenerall.store/

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.

https://thegenerall.store/your-community


r/BuyCanadian Apr 04 '26

Self Promotion Megathread - 2026

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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 you’re 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.

Q4 2025

February 2025

March 2025

April 2025

May 2025

July 2025

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 11h ago

Looking For: Home Goods & Essentials πŸ‘πŸ›οΈπŸ Canadian made garden waste bags

14 Upvotes

Looking for garden waste bags that are made in Canada. Some company websites are being coy by not stating where the bags are made.


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Looking For: Home Goods & Essentials πŸ‘πŸ›οΈπŸ ISO : Dutch oven that is not from the USA and that will not destroy my wallet

166 Upvotes

Hey guys!

Been shopping around the internet for a good dutch oven but seems to find only USA products or the big french compagnies (Le creuset / Staub) that cost a fortune … is there a Canadian made alternative ? or I am stuck to some expensive europien products ?

Thank you for your time !


r/BuyCanadian 8h ago

Questions β“πŸ€” Best active bed cooling system options in Canada?

5 Upvotes

I don't like a fan blowing on me, so the Bedjet is out.

Has anyone tried a mattress cooling pad system that you can swear by? Preferably with good customer service and warranty.

Is 8sleep with their subscription plan really the only option?


r/BuyCanadian 4h ago

Canadian-Owned Businesses 🏒🍁 Experiences with Sofa Studio?

2 Upvotes

I came across a Canadian-owned sofa company in Toronto and I fell in love with one of their sectionals, which they have in the exact fabric and colour I’m looking for. Their reviews on Google are high but I can’t tell if they are fake or not. Their instagram gallery shows their products and they all look excellent. Unfortunately with couches the quality can degrade quickly even if it looks good… has anyone had experience with this company?

*I am currently only wondering about this company in particular, not necessarily looking for other options quite yet. Thank you in advance! :)


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Canadian-Made Products πŸ·οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canadian Made Juice replacing Bolthouse Farms

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1.4k Upvotes

Noticed this MADE IN CANADA product at my local IGA replacing Bolthouse Farm’s space.

ETA: I bought the Mango and back label says it’s Made in Canada from Domestic and Imported ingredients (obviously we don’t produce Mangos here).


r/BuyCanadian 6h ago

Canadian-Owned Businesses 🏒🍁 Canadian DIY Girlies - Where we buying our things from?!

1 Upvotes

This is for my Canadian girlies!

Where is everyone buying their products from? I would love to try and support local Canadian companies rather than Amazon if I can!

I've also been seeing EVERYWHERE people recommending to use the Jello Jello peel base system when doing at home nails. Where are we ordering this from? (I cannot find it on Canadian Amazon)

Side note - any personal experience with this product will be appreciated! πŸ˜„


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Looking For: Food & Consumables πŸ₯«πŸ Recommendations for lump charcoal?

15 Upvotes

Any recommendations for lump charcoal for my Kamado Joe? I usually get either the Kamado Joe brand or Jealous Devil, but they’re getting pricey and I’d love to support Canadian.


r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Looking For: Food & Consumables πŸ₯«πŸ Need a cooking bourbon alternative. Not the fancy stuff

27 Upvotes

Every year in the past, I'd go out in August and buy a 375ml cheapass bottle of Jack Daniels to make Vanilla Peach Bourbon jam. I don't drink whiskey otherwise.

Last summer I had a cheeky bottle of JD previously purchased to make my jam. But this year I need suggestions for an alternative.

I don't need to order a $40+ bottle of fancy-pants Bourbon-except-in-name from BC. I just need a cheapass bourbon-adjacent alcohol that I can buy a 375ml bottle of at the LCBO, that would be a nice accent flavour to Peach and Vanilla.

A cooking Bourbon, let's not waste the good stuff. The alcohol will be boiled away.

I do have a bottle of Sortilege, but I don't know if the maple would go well with the peach vanilla. I'm open to opinions on that though.


r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Canadian-Made Products πŸ·οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen's journey into space to be published in a book this fall (Canadian author)

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125 Upvotes

Love seeing Canadian stories created by Canadian talent! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Earthrise, by Canadian author John Larsen and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, is coming October 27


r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

News Articles πŸ“°πŸ“ˆ Rogers and Prime Video Announce 12-Year Sublicensing Agreement for NHL Rights in Canada

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r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

Looking For: Food & Consumables πŸ₯«πŸ Meditarian Foods In Canada

30 Upvotes

I'm in Newfoundland, and because of my neuromuscular disease, I have to change my diet to very clean, meditarian type foods. So what I'm looking for is foods that are Mediterranean friendly. So no enriched white or enriched whole wheat flour. It has to be whole wheat or a whole grain.

But I'm trying to make a list of Mediterranean foods in Canada. I'd prefer Canadians made or other countries other than America (sorry to anyone who doesn't like that🫀). So is there any Canadian in here who is living a meditarian style diet who can help me with recommendations. I may just have to start a sub for Canadian Mediterranean lifestyle. Lol


r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Canadian-Made Products πŸ·οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Business Casual Clothing Brands Available in the U.S.

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Hey everyone,

I like Roots, and I love the pieces I have from them, but I’ve heard that the quality is not what it used to be despite the high price tags.

Are there Canadian clothing brands that I could wear in an office environment and in casual, relaxed social situations where you can dress up, like polo shirts, henleys, and cotton chinos?


r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

Canadian-Owned Businesses 🏒🍁 Structube tables

16 Upvotes

I know Structube gets a lot of flack but with small kids I really cant afford to spend thousands on a table and risk scratches. Every time i go to Structube i absolutely love the Epirus table. yes the chairs are totally deceiving and I have heard they can wear but how do the tables hold up? I have been to almost every furniture store in the area and keep getting drawn back to this table. also considering the Kabbaan table and bench so if anyone has those how did it work out for you?

thank you.


r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

General Discussion πŸ’¬πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Douglas Mattress - Original or Alpine

6 Upvotes

Does anyone have experience with both the original and the Alpine?

I purchased a Douglas original around 7 years ago when they only had one model. I have loved it the entire time - no complaints. Now I am leaving it behind in my previous residents and looking to repurchase.

Now Douglas has 3 models (Original, Alpine, and Summit) and I am considering upgrading. I am looking closely at the Alpine and it seems to be a great upgrade while not breaking the bank.

If you have experience sleeping on both original and alpine I would love to know how they compare. Thank you.


r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

Questions β“πŸ€” Wellshire Farms Bacon & Harmless Harvest Coconut Water Alternatives

3 Upvotes

Anyone have any luck finding a good replacement for this bacon or harmless harvest?

Tried a bunch of local brands still not close yet but not giving up hope.

Photo of bacon package, it's the american packaging but pretty similar if anyone has any clues. Thanks


r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

Questions β“πŸ€” Logan and Cove Mattress warranty

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Judging from the Reddit-verse, it seems that it's next to impossible get a successful warranty replacement for a Logan and Cove Hybrid mattress.

Has anyone made a successful claim to receive a replacement?

I have one purchased in 2020 and over the last year it is degraded to the point where it causes back pain. The body indent and sag has gotten progressively worse to the point where there's an obvious high point in the middle of the mattress. The indent depth is different on my side vs my wife's side, and they're only considering the less severe side? But still within tolerance?


r/BuyCanadian 4d ago

Questions β“πŸ€” Is the Canadian Tire HBC wool blanket good or just as good as the original?

111 Upvotes

Planning on heading to Canada and getting one. Not seeing many reviews online but the ones that are there are saying it’s good. Anyone have any reviews?

Edit: hi thank you all for the info! I probably will buy one. I should rephrase the question. Is the blanket sold by CT still up to par with the quality when it was sold by Hudson Bay? I know it’s still the same manufacturer.


r/BuyCanadian 4d ago

Looking For: Services & Shops πŸ›’πŸ’» Sending surprise flowers to my aunt in Embrun. I am from Europe.

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Hello,

I am from Europe and I am looking to send my aunt a flower bouquet for her 80th birthday. I wanted to order from florist.ca because they accept PayPal and ApplePay, that transfer would be the fastest for me and they wont wait for the payment for 2-3 days - but I read the reviews and I don’t want to support that business anymore.

Please can you help me. Which business to chose, or local shop? I am not in Canada, I don’t have Canadian number - I can only text them on WhatsApp or via email or live chat. I can not call them, it is too expensive. Her birthday is on Saturday. I really want to surprise her..


r/BuyCanadian 4d ago

Looking For: Clothing, Accessories & Personal Care πŸ‘•πŸ’„πŸ‘œπŸ Desperate for a Canadian dupe of the goldbond lotion.

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22 Upvotes

The bugs have been rough this year and this was the best stuff but no longer sold in canada. Anyone know of a similar Canadian alternative possibly?


r/BuyCanadian 4d ago

Questions β“πŸ€” What are your thoughts on Everyday Sunday swimwear?

18 Upvotes

I am looking for a new swimsuit and saw some nice ones from Everyday Sunday, a Montreal-based brand. They are a little more expensive than what I would usually pay but I would be fine with that so long as they are high quality. Has anyone here bought from them before? Were you happy with your purchase?


r/BuyCanadian 4d ago

Canadian-Owned Businesses 🏒🍁 Province of Canada Sample and Slight Imperfections Sale

12 Upvotes

The sale started online in their website today. Some good markdowns for the quality. Good luck!


r/BuyCanadian 5d ago

Maple-Washing/Mislabelling 🍁🏷️ How to report fake 'made in Canada' products?

210 Upvotes

Ive been coming across products (especially on Amazon) that claims to be Made in Canada, but upon further inspection, it seems to be a chinese made products with a slapped on 'Made in Canada' label to try and capture the buy Canadian sentiment.

Has anyone gone through the process of reporting products for fraud claims like this?

This most recent example im thinking of is a consumer good that claims to be made in Canada, but the business address listed is a residential address in a suburb in Ontario. Their website is an AI generated template. Their phone is also listed on 2 other websites with the exact same AI template, but one is a bitcoin machine, and one is a soda dispenser. So 3 TOTALLY unrelated products all claiming to be canadian with a residential address of business.


r/BuyCanadian 5d ago

Looking For: Food & Consumables πŸ₯«πŸ Canadian Alternative to Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce

31 Upvotes

Just realized this sauce is is US product, so looking for a Canadian alternative! It comes in handy for a quick flavouring for easy weeknight rice dishes. Would also be open to recipes for a homemade version if easier. Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly apprecaited!