In honour of Canada Day we've curated a list of products from Canadian-owned and operated companies! Whether you love being active in the great Canadian outdoors, pampering your skin while relaxing inside, or savoring tasty treats, there's something here for you. ~Alexandra Heilbron
Planted
Himilayan Rose Spa Set
Relaxing Rose Candle (9 oz. 50 hours)
Create an ambiance of tranquility with the Relaxing Rose Candle. Hand-poured and made from high quality soy wax, this 9 oz. candle offers up to 50 hours of soothing rose-infused illumination. Light it during your spa session or anytime you need to unwind and let the stress of the day melt away.
Himalayan Rose Body Scrub (240 mL)
Gently exfoliate your skin and reveal a natural radiance with this Himalayan Sea Salt & Rose Scrub. Infused with the relaxing essence of rose geranium, this botanical scrub will leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed.
Aloe Rose Body Butter (120 mL)
Treat your skin to the ultimate in hydration with Rose & Aloe Vera Body Butter. The creamy, luxurious texture enriched with rose geranium, aloe vera, and plant butters will envelop your body in a relaxing embrace, leaving it soft, supple, and exuding a gentle rose aroma.
Rose Face Mist (120 mL)
Refresh and revitalize your face with Rose Face Mist. A few spritzes of this soothing mist will rejuvenate your complexion, leaving your skin feeling hydrated. The delicate scent of roses adds a touch of luxury to your daily skincare routine.
Retail price for full set: $95.00 CAD
Planted is an eco-conscious brand founded by Canadian Jennifer Minchau, and has already contributed to the regrowth of our Earth by planting over 10,000 trees through their one-for-one sales model. Each purchase not only supports the environment but also promotes the growth of a business rooted in making a positive impact.
Goldie Lux Skin
ONE Collection
An all-in-one, perfectly balanced luxurious skin experience infused with 24K colloidal gold. This is a product family of multi-functional formulas that address common skin challenges such as: hydration, a healthy skin barrier, anti-aging, firmness, elasticity, an even complexion, brightening and radiance.
Includes:
24K Gold Face Cream (50mL)
Pure luxury face cream infused with 24 karat colloidal gold, age-defying botanicals and restorative peptides. A sophisticated formulation that applies effortlessly, absorbing deep into the skin, for long lasting soft, supple skin with a healthy glow.
24K Gold Face Serum (30mL)
A seductively silky face serum infused with 24-karat colloidal gold and age-defying botanicals. This ultra-concentrated formula contains powerful actives, a clinically proven restorative peptide and microbiome-friendly hyaluronic acid. An innovative built-in moisturizing system forms a smart layer on the skin that boosts its natural barrier function and maintains lasting hydration.
24K Gold Eye Cream (15mL)
Intense nourishment specifically formulated for the delicate eye area. Instant repair eye cream infused with 24 karat colloidal gold. Contains an anti-aging cocktail of botanicals, stem cells and peptides, starring a clinically proven active ingredient that offers a non-invasive alternative to eyelid surgery. Luxuriously glides on and absorbs quickly for easy application using only your fingertips.
Retail price for collection: $607.00 CAD
This female-led Canadian enterprise with Tammy Mongiat at the helm is dedicated to creating products that not only nourish and rejuvenate the skin but are also environmentally friendly. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, Goldie Lux Skin embodies the spirit of Canadian innovation and luxury.
KONA Bicycles
Kona Bicycles was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1988 and their quality and dedication to consumer satisfaction quickly led them to become among the most popular bicycles in the world. Their bikes are smooth and easy to ride, and they have some of the best electric bikes around. Check out the their top-of-the-line electric model -- Libre EL.The Libre EL has made itself known as a go-to adventure bike for people of all abilities. Looking to up your distance? Want a tool that allows you to ride farther in less time? The Libre EL is a versatile machine that has the legs to go just about anywhere. It features an aluminum frame and Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc fork. It gets a power boost from a Shimano motor and internal battery. In other words, it’ll get you to the top of that insanely steep mountain you’ve been eyeing, and let you enjoy the benefits of rippin' gravel on the way down! Originally $5,999.00, the Libre El is now on sale for $4,500.00 CAD.
Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation
The Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation has a range of products, all conscientiously sourced and/or responsibly produced in Canada, employing environmentally and socially responsible materials and business practices. From T-shirts and hoodies to plush toys, hats and more, net proceeds support United Conservationists, Fin Free, Shark Free and the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation’s work to save sharks, oceans and our planet. For all products from the Sharkwater collection to save sharks, from T-shirts (CAD $29.95 to $34.95) to jewellery (CAD $96.00), hats ($32.00), baby onesies (CAD $24.00), tote bags (CAD $22.95) and more, click here.
Hotcore
Hotcore is 100 percent Canadian owned and operated, and was founded in 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Are you planning to go camping this summer? Whether you're doing some solo camping or travelling with a group of up to six family or friends, Hotcore has the Adventure Tent for you. Prices range from $149.99 to $254.99. They also sell backpacks, duffel bags, sleeping bags, tarps and more so you can camp in comfort.SQUISH
Founded in Montreal in 2014 by Sarah Segal, SQUISH is North America's first artisanal candy store that specializes in over 100 flavours of delicious gourmet gummies. They've got something for everyone, including a WOW Surprise box (also available gelatin-free for Vegans) filled with a selection of 10 of their tastiest, most lip-smacking gummies ($59.00 CAD); gelatin-free Vegan Dinosours Buckets ($6.99 CAD or 4 for $25) with strawberry, raspberry, orange, lemon and lime dinos and gelatin-free Vegan Shark Attack Bucket with blueberry, black currant and raspberry sharks. ($6.99 CAD or 4 for $25).