There are so many amazing Canadian brands you can support if you’re not going anywhere this long weekend. The cool thing is, you’re able to earn cash back from some of these stores on apps like Ampli and Drop!
From fanny packs to dressy sweatpants, here are nine products you won’t regret buying this summer.
Ruched Scrunchies & Headbands
Price: Varies
Details: The designer behind the Foxy Scrunchies shop on Etsy is an absolute gem of a woman based in Mississauga, Ontario. She makes a lot of colourful hair accessories and face masks in various prints and patterns. The ruched headband in aquamarine is a personal favourite.
Find It On ETSY
Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon
Price: $34
Details: Bite Beauty, based in Toronto, has products available at Sephora as well as a lab in downtown Toronto where you can create your own shade of lipstick. Over 88,000 shoppers love the matte lip crayons that come in 20 different colours and stay on ALL day, no hyperbole!
$26 On BITE BEAUTY
Seventeen Hip Pack
Price: $37.99
Details: It’s official. Fanny packs are cool again and everyone just has to deal with it. Herschel makes some incredible fanny packs not to mention backpacks and travel bags. This “hip pack” can be worn over the shoulder or on the hips. It comes in 16 different colours including ash rose, light denim and woodland camo.
$37.99 On HERSCHEL SUPPLY
Blakely Shortsleeve Knit Jumpsuit
Tentree
Price: $78
Details: Sustainable fashion that doesn’t skimp on cuteness? Sign me up! The Vancouver-based company has been making comfy clothes like this stylish jumpsuit out of recycled materials for years now. You can shop online and get free shipping on orders over $85.
$78 On TENTREE
Blue Lavender Blend
Price: $25
Details: Indigo has always supported local vendors and it’s great to see Blume on their roster. The company is known for creating organic, plant-based blends. The best part about their lavender blend is how it turns your drink into a gorgeous pastel purple colour that’s insta-worthy.
$25 On INDIGO
Boho Wedding Hair Accessory
Etsy
Price: $25.72 and up
Details: There are so many talented Canadian jewelry designers on Etsy including LottieDaDesigns from Vancouver. She makes gorgeous earrings and hair accessories that any bride-to-be would love. The hair accessory here is hand-made with pearls and crystals and you can get 15% off with the promo code THANKSFORWAITING.
$25.72+ On ETSY
Coffee & Peppermint Body Scrub
Price: $33.99
Details: Founded in Montreal, BKIND offers a wide range of cruelty-free skincare products. You can find their products at indie shops across Canada like Rose City Goods, Pictus Goods or you can shop online through well.ca. Their coffee and mint body scrub is divine!
$33.99 On WELL.CA
Dressy Sweatpants
Encircled
Price: $162
Details: “Dressy” and “sweatpants” in the same sentence? Never thought I’d see the day. Kudos to Toronto-based clothing company Encircled for coming up with this innovative garb. Bonus: you get free shipping when you order these online.
$162 On ENCIRCLED
Hot Shot Boxer Briefs
Price: $40
Details: Nobody likes dealing with chafing, which is why Vancouver-based company SAXX Underwear launched a series of undies that keep your private parts in place. The Hot Shot boxer briefs have this unique DropTemp technology that keeps you cool while biking, hiking or whatever it is you like doing outdoors.
