Is It Canadian

Retail & Hardware

Canadian alternatives to
Amazon

Currently owned by Amazon.com, Inc. (US)

Retailer swaps work differently from product swaps: buying at a Canadian retailer keeps margin and jobs in Canada, but the products on the shelf are still sourced globally.

What to buy instead

  1. Canadian Tire

    Cdn owned

    Canadian-owned retailer. Goods are largely imported — this is a retailer swap, not a product swap.

    Owner
    Canadian Tire Corporation
    Made in
    Products sourced globally

  2. Indigo Books & Music

    Cdn owned

    Canadian-owned, taken private in 2024.

    Owner
    Indigo Books & Music Inc.
    Made in
    Products sourced globally

  3. Mastermind Toys

    Cdn owned

    Canadian specialty toy retailer under Canadian ownership.

    Owner
    Mastermind Toys (private)
    Made in
    Products sourced globally

Think we missed a better Canadian option? Suggest one.