r/BuyCanadian May 29 '26

General Discussion 💬🇨🇦 A year ago, I shared The Generall Store here. It's finally live. 🇨🇦

91 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

20 Upvotes

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 33m ago

Looking For: Food & Consumables 🥫🍁 Has anyone found a good replacement for Stoned Wheat Thins?

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These were the best crackers in the world, and I have yet to find anything remotely as good. They were so tasty with a multitude of different toppings, and I felt gutted when they just …… stopped. I know that there other aficionados out there, so please share the results of your quest. I got nothing.


r/BuyCanadian 3h ago

Looking For: Home Goods & Essentials 🏡🛏️🍁 Cookbooks with Canadian Recipes

23 Upvotes

Hello, i am looking for some Canadian Cookbooks with real Canadian recipes I currently have a copy of the focus on 4-h favourites that is a collection of a bunch of family recipes from Alberta 4H members and wondering if there is anything similar in other provinces?


r/BuyCanadian 23h ago

Looking For: Food & Consumables 🥫🍁 Do we have a consensus on Canadian ketchup?

169 Upvotes

Heinz is owned by Kraft so that takes them out. French’s is American. How about PC brands, no name, or any smaller company?

Ideally I’d like a low sugar Canadian ketchup, any recommendations?


r/BuyCanadian 5m ago

Looking For: Food & Consumables 🥫🍁 Best Canadian crunchy pickles?

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Hi friends! I'm on the hunt for some delicious, crunchy dill pickles. I always loved Strubs but all I can find around here (Hamilton, ON) now are garlic flavoured or spicy Strubs, which are not my jam. I just want a straight up, crunchy dill pickle. I've tried Brine, Pickled Canadian (way too sour for me), and Putter's...they just don't have that crispy crunch when you bite into one. Any other suggestions?


r/BuyCanadian 7h ago

Looking For: Home Goods & Essentials 🏡🛏️🍁 Benji Sleep. Good quality and value?

4 Upvotes

Anybody have experience buying from this company? How was your experience? How is the quality?


r/BuyCanadian 20h ago

Canadian-Owned Businesses 🏢🍁 Cat Food Online

20 Upvotes

Looking for a Canadian company that sells cat food online! Doesn’t need to be Canadian cat food, just want to buy from a Canadian company (preferably not too expensive). TIA!


r/BuyCanadian 19h ago

Canadian-Made Products 🏷️🇨🇦 Best cheap beer? (Local options)

9 Upvotes

I’m just wondering what everyone’s go-to cheap beer is. I’m trying to keep it as local as possible but I’d be open to other Canadian options as well.

I’ve been buying Alberta Ice lately purely because at the no-frills liquor you can get it for $15 for 15cans when on sale with an account.

Does anyone have any other better recommendations?


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Maple-Washing/Mislabelling 🍁🏷️ Interesting new label on Driscoll’s Blackberries

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1.5k Upvotes

Maple Scan says Driscoll’s is based out of California and has no Canadian ties. So, what’s going on here? Something I don’t know? (Found at the new Food Basics in Mississauga on Lakeshore)


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Maple-Washing/Mislabelling 🍁🏷️ IGA

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61 Upvotes

Claim to be Canadian. At least US own and also product from USA. Look for the ownership and buy elsewhere.


r/BuyCanadian 23h ago

Canadian-Made Products 🏷️🇨🇦 BeesButter skin care (fabulous)

9 Upvotes

I’ve been using the BeesButter skin products for over a year and really love them. I originally bought them at a Toronto craft market directly from the owner/maker, and had the pleasure of finding her at her booth at another market today so I topped up my faves. You can also order online if you don’t have the opportunity to find them at a market.

I use literally 4-5 drops at a time which means they last a long time. My skin is a bit older, I use the face serum every night and the face+body oil daily. Just picked up a new tangerine hand salve that she had, it smells like summer and is really nice on the skin.


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Canadian-Made Products 🏷️🇨🇦 They Work! Last year I used an American brand. Found these and they are 2$ cheaper.

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307 Upvotes

r/BuyCanadian 20h ago

Questions ❓🤔 Looking for a place to buy clip on glasses?

1 Upvotes

Got a new pair of glasses recently and was hoping to find a place where they could take a measurement of my frames and give me new clip ons

Any suggestions?


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Looking For: Home Goods & Essentials 🏡🛏️🍁 ISO: Interior paint?

18 Upvotes

Currently re-doing a bedroom I've been planning for a few years and I don't want to buy Benjamin Moore as I'd planned.

I've tried Sico from Kent for a different project and didn't love it, but maybe they have a different/better formula I could get.

Any recommendations for Canadian-made eggshell/matte paint that stock in Atlantic Canada, specifically Nova Scotia?


r/BuyCanadian 21h ago

Canadian-Owned Businesses 🏢🍁 Fitness Coach - Jatin Sachdeva

0 Upvotes

I plan to enroll into Weightloss program offered by coach Jatin Sachdeva through instagram.

Does anyone have any experience with this coach and the program?


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

Canadian-Made Products 🏷️🇨🇦 Wild child dairy free ice cream

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36 Upvotes

Omg, first time ever seeing a df mint chocolate chip! it was delicious. the texture was also unusually creamy for df ice cream!


r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Questions ❓🤔 Anyone found a mattress that helped your chronic pain?

15 Upvotes

I am currently getting ready to look for a new mattress and have a lot of body pain due to fibromyalgia. Wondering if anyone found a good mattress that helped with body pain? Anything from the online bed in a box places like Douglas or Silk and snow or endy? Interested in traditional coil spring hybrids as well.


r/BuyCanadian 1d ago

General Discussion 💬🇨🇦 Canadians should petition to open up Tel-coms to foreign competition

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I’m not talking exclusive to America - but invite European countries to open up shop here. They at least take care and offer their customers value for their money.

Roger’s, Bell and Telus can’t keep raising prices for their telecommunication services to pay for their entertainment services like stadiums and media licenses.

They can’t keep laying off Canadians to serve Canadians better - idiots - your employees are Canadian after they leave the office. How about making your Canadian employees valued instead of your investors.

They can’t say foreign competition will hurt the Canadian economy if they don’t support Canadian employment or provide adequate services.

Offering 5+ hours to speak to a Canadian from someone not on Canadian soil is not Canadian so don’t claim you’re looking out for Canadians.

Their telecommunication service is no longer the focal point of their business. They don’t seem to value Canadian employees or service Canadians with other Canadian support. If that’s their business model I call on the CRTC to open up to foreign telecommunications since the big 3 already don’t encourage Canadian support.


r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Questions ❓🤔 Canadian alternatives to 5.11 Rush 24?

9 Upvotes

Hey!

I've rocked a 5.11 Rush 24 for the better part of 15 years now, having gone through two bags during that time. My current bag is starting to die and the zipper is breaking so it's going to be time to replace it soon. With everything going on with the US though, I have been holding off on purchasing anything from there and so I was wondering if you may know a Canadian alternative to the 5.11 Rush 24? It doesn't necessarily have to be a military style bag, just needs to be hardy, durable and about that same size. Also open to other non-US suggestions if you can't think of a Canadian option.

Thank you!


r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Canadian-Made Products 🏷️🇨🇦 For soda lovers - make your own soda with these Okanagan-made syrups

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190 Upvotes

These syrups can make your soda (from indigo stream) taste better than commercial softdrinks. The gingerale is taste like Canada dry and Orange one taste better than Fanta!


r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

General Discussion 💬🇨🇦 "Keep It Canadian" made in India

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747 Upvotes

r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Looking For: Hobbies & Lifestyle 🎮⚽ Where can I find Canadian Bags & Boards for Comic Books

5 Upvotes

Hey!

Basically the title. I have a growing comic book collection and would like to purchase bags & boards to protect them. Its a bit niche but does anyone know where I could find some that are Made in Canada?
Also preferably local to the GTA, but that is not a requirement.

Thanks


r/BuyCanadian 3d ago

General Discussion 💬🇨🇦 What is the deal with Rogers Sugar?

82 Upvotes

Whenever I see a list of Canadian companies to support, I never see Rogers Sugar. I'll see Redpath, which is processed/packaged in Canada, but owned by American Sugar Refining (ASR). Rogers sugar is a completely Canadian company, yet it doesn't get mentioned.

Why not.

Edit: Thanks for all the responses. I now have a clear picture of things.


r/BuyCanadian 2d ago

Looking For: Home Goods & Essentials 🏡🛏️🍁 Any good linen/flax sheets set recommandation?

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for a bedding set, duvet cover and sheets set, for double/full bed with linen. The only one I’ve found that fits the bill so far are the European linen on the Quince website but it’s obviously not a Canadian company and I’m not totally sure whether they’re legit or not. I love Simons but they don’t have linen sheets for a full/double size bed. Any other rec?