Canada is good for producing more than just maple syrup (although, we are very good at that). Brands like Dare Foods, Canada Goose, RC Pets, Paderno, and many more are made right here in Canuck country.
To support the local economy by buying Canadian-made products, it's important to understand how to identify whether an item is truly made in Canada. Keep in mind that a "product of Canada" isn't the same as one that's "made in Canada."
In this guide, you'll find valuable information on brands and products manufactured right here in Canada, along with a clear explanation of the key differences in labeling terms.
"Product of Canada" vs “Made in Canada”
If a product is labelled as Made in Canada or a Product of Canada, the Competition Bureau enforces guidelines to avoid false or misleading claims. These guidelines cover where the materials for the items were sourced and where the labour for production and/or manufacturing took place.
Even if the product doesn’t explicitly say it’s made or produced in Canada, but instead has a symbol like a Canadian flag or a maple leaf to imply this, the same rules apply.
It's also worth noting that Canada doesn’t require manufacturers to identify a product's country of origin.
Made in Canada
To be officially Made in Canada, more than half (51%) of the total costs of creating the product have to originate from within Canada. This includes both producing and manufacturing the goods.
If this isn’t true, the product has to display an explanatory statement, like "Made in Canada with imported parts" or “Made in Canada with both domestic and imported parts.”
Product of Canada
Official Product of Canada items have 98% of their production and manufacturing costs originating in Canada. For food items, all major ingredients, processing, and labour used must be Canadian.
Any and all information on the product’s label regarding either of these claims has to be true and not confusing or misleading.
Made in Canada: Clothing and footwear
There are plenty of clothing and footwear companies that manufacture their products here in Canada. The table below shows products that are manufactured here, but the materials used may come from various sources.
| Product/company | Product/company details | Head office |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Goose | * Outerwear products * All core down-filled products manufactured in Canada * Knits are manufactured overseas | Toronto, Ontario |
| Tilley | * Iconic hats and clothing * Many items "Guaranteed Made In Canada" * Owned by Canada-based Gibraltar & Company | Toronto, Ontario |
| Yoga Jeans | * Denim and other clothing products * Eco-friendly and sustainable products * Extensive "Made in Canada Collection" | Saint-Côme Linière, Québec |
| Thief and Bandit | * Screen-printed clothing * Made-to-order business, all designed and manufactured in-house (Halifax) * Sustainable products and processes | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Roots | * Footwear, clothing, and accessories * Leather products are all designed and made in Canada * Other products designed in Canada, but may be manufactured elsewhere | Toronto, Ontario |
| Manitobah | * Footwear and accessories * Indigenous Market items are handcrafted in Canada and the US by Indigenous artists (100% of profits given to the artists) * Prioritizes Indigenous suppliers, employment, and equity ownership | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Kamik | * Footwear and accessories * 70% of footwear manufactured in North America, most at various plants around Quebec * All rubber rejected during production is recycled | Montreal, Quebec |
Made in Canada: Food and drink
This table gives examples of the many food and drink products made in Canada.
We've only included products that are manufactured here, but the ingredients and/or materials used may come from various sources.
| Company | Product examples | Head office |
|---|---|---|
| ADL | * Cheese * Milk * Butter | Summerside, PE |
| Lactantia (owned by Lactalis Canada) | * Milk * Margarine * Cream cheese | Toronto, ON |
| Tre Stelle (Owned by Arla Foods) | * Cheeses | Concord, Ontario |
| Billy Bee Honey (Owned by McCormick) | * Honey | Toronto, Ontario |
| E.D. Smith (Owned by Winland Foods) | * Pie filling * Fruit jam * Maple Syrup | Winona, Ontario |
| Dr. Oetker | * Frozen pizza * Pudding mix * Baking powder | Mississauga, Ontario |
| D'Italiano (Owned by FGF Brands Inc.) | * Hamburger buns * Bagels * Bread | Etobicoke, Ontario |
| Nature's Path | * Dry cereal * Tortilla chips * Organic flour | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Stone Mill Bakehouse | * Breads | Toronto, Ontario |
| Brandt Meats | * Bacon * Deli meats | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Greenfield Natural Meat Co. (Owned by Maple Leaf Foods) | * Bacon * Breakfast sausage links * Meat pies | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Sofina Foods | * Deli meat * Frozen chicken products * Canned fish | Markham, Ontario |
| Dare Foods | * Cookies * Crackers * Fruit candies | Cambridge, Ontario |
| Peace By Chocolate | * Chocolate | Antigonish, Nova Scotia |
| Voortman (Owned by Second Nature Brands) | * Cookies | Burlington, Ontario |
| GoBio! Organics (Owned by Anke.ca Organics) | * Bouillon * Cornstarch * Candy | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Lord's Hot Sauce | * Hot sauce | London, Ontario |
| Windsor | * Table salt * Water softening salt * Sidewalk salt | Montreal, Quebec |
| Jumping Bean Coffee | * Coffee | Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. | * Coffee | Huntsville, Ontario |
| Van Houtte (Owned by Keurig Canada) | * Coffee * Tea * Hot chocolate | Montreal, Quebec |
| David's Tea | * Tea | Mont-Royal, Quebec |
| Four O'Clock | * Tea | St-Bruno, Quebec |
| The Naked Leaf | * Tea | Calgary, Alberta |
| Allen's (Owned by Lassonde) | * Fruit juices * Vinegar | Rougemont, Quebec |
| Graves (Owned by Lassonde) | * Fruit juices | Rougemont, Quebec |
| Oasis (Owned by Lassonde) | * Fruit juices | Rougemont, Quebec |
| Cavendish Farms | * Frozen foods | Dieppe, New Brunswick |
| High Liner | * Frozen fish | Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
| McCain Foods | * Frozen foods | Toronto, Ontario |
Made in Canada: Cars
The table below lists a few of the most well known cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs made here in Canada.
These vehicles are all manufactured here, but some of the materials come from various international sources.
| Product | Product/company details | Manufacturing location |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | * Pickup truck * Starts at $50,233 (2025 model) * Made in Canada since 2021 | Oshawa, Ontario |
| Chrysler Pacifica | * Minivan * Starts at $55,790 (2025 model) * Made in Canada since 2017 | Windsor, Ontario |
| Lexus NX | * SUV * Starts at $53,719 (2025 model) * Made in Canada since 2022 | Cambridge, Ontario |
| Honda Civic (sedan and coupe) | * Car * Starts at $30,806 (2025 model, sedan) * Made in Canada since 1988 | Alliston, Ontario |
| Dodge Charger Daytona | * Muscle car * Starts at $57,790 (2025 model) * Made in Canada since 2006 | Windsor, Ontario |
Made in Canada: Pet supplies
One way that we show our furry friends love and respect is by providing them with the best pet food and supplies made in Canada. The table below lists some of the best pet products manufactured right here.
Again, keep in mind that the ingredients and/or materials used may come from various Canadian or non-Canadian sources.
| Product | Product examples | Manufacturing location |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrience | * Dry and wet food for dogs and cats * Probiotics and supplements for dogs and cats * Treats for dogs and cats | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Canadian Naturals | * Dry food for dogs and cats | Abbotsford, British Columbia |
| RC Pets | * Collars for dogs and cats * Harnesses for dogs and cats * Clothing for dogs and cats | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Muttluks | * Dog boots * Dog accessories | Toronto, Ontario |
| Tikiboo | * Dog food * Dog treats * Dog accessories | Parkhill, Ontario |
| Black Sheep Organics | * Dog shampoo * Dog ear cleaner * Dog toothpaste | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Noba Animal Co. | * Cat furniture * Cat litter * Cleaning products | Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec |
| Chin Ridge Seeds | * Seed for wild birds * Seed for pet birds * Food for pet rabbits | Taber, Alberta |
| Piscine Energetics | * Fish food | Vernon, British Columbia |
| Essex Topcrop | * Seed for wild birds * Seed for pet birds * Food for pet rodent | Lakeshore, Ontario |
Made in Canada: Miscellaneous products and brands
Canada has a diverse range of manufacturing sectors that produce much more than just food, clothing, cars, and pet products. While it would be impossible to list every domestically made item, here are a few examples.
| Company | Product examples | Manufacturing location |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Wool Company | * Mittens and gloves * Bedding * Yarn | Wallenstein, Ontario |
| Paderno | * Cookware * Bakeware * Kitchen tools | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Coastal Cove Candles | * Candles * Reed diffusers * Air fresheners | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Cheekbone Beauty | * Cosmetics | St. Catharine's, Ontario |
| Pela | * Phone cases * iPad cases * Fitbit Watch bands | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Espe | * Handbags * Wallets * Backpacks | Toronto, Ontario |
| Endy | * Mattresses * Pillows * Bedding | Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec |
| Attitude | * Cleaning products * Cosmetics * Baby diapers and wipes | Sherbrooke, Quebec |
| Kavuus | * Sofas * Dining tables * Office chairs | Vancouver, British Columbia |
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FAQ
What products is Canada most known for?
Canada is known for several food products, including maple syrup, seafood, beef, and even ketchup chips. There are several well-known vehicle manufacturing plants in Ontario, and we also export quite a lot of crude petroleum.
What is Canada famous for making?
Canada is famous for its maple syrup industry. In fact, we produced more than 70% of the entire world's maple syrup in 2023 – most of it came from Quebec, but some came from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Which is better, "Made in Canada" or "Product of Canada"?
Technically speaking, the "Product of Canada" label is better as it requires at least 98% of production and manufacturing costs to originate in Canada. "Made in Canada" requires at least 51% of total creation costs to originate here.
What items are manufactured in Canada?
There are many products manufactured here, including food and drink items, clothing and footwear, vehicles, and pet supplies. A few miscellaneous examples include cookware from Paderno, Cosmetics from Cheekbone Beauty, mattresses from Endy, and cleaning products from Attitude.
What are the top 3 products of Canada?
Mineral fuels, oils, etc. account for approximately 25% of Canada's exports, earning over $170 billion in 2024. Vehicles ( SUVs/trucks) account for 11%, earning $44.3 billion in 2024. Machinery accounts for 7.5% with $27.9 billion in 2024.
What well-known brands are Canadian?
A few of the country's best-known food brands include Nature's Path and High Liner. A few top clothing brands are Canada Goose and Manitobah.
What food brands are made in Canada?
There are many food items made here in Canada, including brands like Lactantia, Nature's Path, Dare Foods, Van Houtte, and High Liner. Cavendish Farms and McCain Foods, which both produce frozen food staples, are also Canadian-based.
Where can I buy Canadian-made products online?
Many sites allow you to filter by "made in Canada" too, making it easy to find what you need. Still, going directly through the product’s company website is usually the best way to ensure you’re getting Canadian items.
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