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152 Canadian alternatives in Shopping.
Callia
Best for
Online flower delivery and gifting
Canadian online flower-delivery and gifting company. Useful as an alternative to 1-800-Flowers.com specifically for online flower delivery and gifting.
Amazon
Canadian Tire
Best for
General retail, household and seasonal shopping
A large Canadian retailer that can replace part of Amazon for household, automotive, sports and seasonal purchases.
Amazon
Home Hardware
Best for
Hardware, home improvement and household shopping
Canadian dealer-owned retailer for hardware, building supplies and many household categories often bought through Amazon.
Amazon
London Drugs
Best for
Electronics, household, health and beauty shopping
Canadian-owned multi-category retailer with online ordering, especially useful for electronics, pharmacy, beauty and household items.
AmazonSimons
Best for
Clothing, home décor and gifts
Canadian family-owned online and store retailer that can replace Amazon for fashion, home décor and gifts.
AmazonCanada Computers
Best for
Computers and electronics
Canadian-owned electronics specialist for PCs, components and accessories that are commonly purchased on Amazon.
AmazonIndigo
Best for
Books, gifts and book-focused online shopping
Canadian-founded national book and lifestyle retailer with stores and e-commerce across Canada Useful as an alternative to Amazon specifically for books, gifts and book-focused online shopping.
AmazonMcNally Robinson
Best for
Books, gifts and book-focused online shopping
Independent bookseller with large stores in Winnipeg and Saskatoon and Canadian-focused selection Useful as an alternative to Amazon specifically for books, gifts and book-focused online shopping.
AmazonPet Valu
Best for
Pet food and pet-supplies shopping
Canadian pet retailer with more than 800 stores and online sales of pet food, supplies and services Useful as an alternative to Amazon specifically for pet food and pet-supplies shopping.
AmazonStickerYou
Best for
Custom stickers, labels and personalized print
Toronto-founded custom sticker, label, decal and transfer platform. Useful as an alternative to Amazon specifically for custom stickers, labels and personalized print.
AmazonJukebox Print
Best for
Custom stickers, labels and personalized print
Canadian online printing company producing business cards, postcards, packaging and specialty print. Useful as an alternative to Amazon specifically for custom stickers, labels and personalized print.
AmazonValhalla Pure Outfitters
Best for
Home and outdoor specialty equipment
Western Canadian outdoor retailer with stores in British Columbia and Alberta. Useful as an alternative to Amazon specifically for home and outdoor specialty equipment.
AmazonAltitude Sports
Best for
Home and outdoor specialty equipment
Montreal online outdoor and technical-apparel retailer. Useful as an alternative to Amazon specifically for home and outdoor specialty equipment.
Maplelea
Best for
18-inch dolls, stories and accessories
Canadian doll brand focused on Canadian characters, stories and accessories. Useful as an alternative to American Girl specifically for 18-inch dolls, stories and accessories.
Vistek
Best for
Cameras, lenses, photo and video equipment
Canadian photo and video retailer serving professional and enthusiast photographers and creators Useful as an alternative to B&H Photo specifically for cameras, lenses, photo and video equipment.
Woof Pack
Best for
Monthly dog subscription box
Canadian monthly dog subscription box with toys and Canadian-made treats. Useful as an alternative to BarkBox specifically for monthly dog subscription box.
Indigo
Best for
Books and book-focused retail
Canadian-founded national book and lifestyle retailer with stores and e-commerce across Canada. Useful as an alternative to Barnes & Noble specifically for books and book-focused retail.
McNally Robinson
Best for
Books and book-focused retail
Independent bookseller with large stores in Winnipeg and Saskatoon and Canadian-focused selection. Useful as an alternative to Barnes & Noble specifically for books and book-focused retail.
SilverSky Cradle & Casket
Best for
Caskets, urns and memorial products
SilverSky produces custom Indigenous-designed caskets and urns in Canada; Batesville is a major U.S. funeral-products supplier in the same product class.
Canadian Appliance Source
Best for
Major household appliance retail
Canadian Appliance Source specializes in major appliances and overlaps with Best Buy for refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, laundry and related appliance shopping.
Canada Computers
Best for
Computers, components and electronics
Canadian-owned electronics retailer with strong overlap in PCs, components, monitors, networking and accessories.
Memory Express
Best for
Computers, components and electronics
100% Canadian-owned technology retailer for PCs, components and peripherals.

London Drugs
Best for
Consumer electronics and appliances
Canadian-owned retailer with electronics, cameras, computers and small appliances alongside other departments.

Canadian Tire
Best for
Small electronics and appliances
Canadian retailer covering selected consumer-electronics and small-appliance categories.
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Western Canadian outdoor retailer with stores in British Columbia and Alberta. Useful as an alternative to Black Diamond specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
KUMA Outdoor Gear
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Alberta-founded camping and outdoor-lifestyle brand. Useful as an alternative to Black Diamond specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Taiga Works
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Vancouver technical outdoor-clothing and equipment manufacturer. Useful as an alternative to Black Diamond specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Altitude Sports
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Montreal online outdoor and technical-apparel retailer. Useful as an alternative to Black Diamond specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Sundaylace Creations & Bling
Best for
Beading and craft supplies
Sundaylace Creations sells beading kits and craft supplies; Blick Art Materials is a major U.S. art and craft-supply retailer.
DeSerres
Best for
Art supplies and artist materials
Canadian arts, crafts and creative-supplies retailer. Useful as an alternative to Blick Art Materials specifically for art supplies and artist materials.
Above Ground Art Supplies
Best for
Art supplies and artist materials
Toronto retailer specializing in fine-art materials, tools and supplies for students and professional artists. Useful as an alternative to Blick Art Materials specifically for art supplies and artist materials.
Pet Valu
Best for
Pet food, supplies and accessories retail
Canadian pet retailer with more than 800 stores and online sales of pet food, supplies and services Useful as an alternative to Chewy specifically for pet food, supplies and accessories retail.
Ren's Pets
Best for
Pet food, supplies and accessories retail
Ontario-founded pet retailer serving Ontario and Atlantic Canada with food, treats, toys and supplies Useful as an alternative to Chewy specifically for pet food, supplies and accessories retail.
Mondou
Best for
Pet food, supplies and accessories retail
Quebec pet retailer with nearly 100 stores and online sales of pet food, supplies, accessories and services Useful as an alternative to Chewy specifically for pet food, supplies and accessories retail.
Tom&Sawyer
Best for
Fresh pet-food subscription and delivery
Toronto fresh gently-cooked dog and cat food company with subscription delivery. Useful as an alternative to Chewy specifically for fresh pet-food subscription and delivery.
Woof Pack
Best for
Monthly dog toys and treats subscription
Canadian monthly dog subscription box with toys and Canadian-made treats. Useful as an alternative to Chewy specifically for monthly dog toys and treats subscription.
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Western Canadian outdoor retailer with stores in British Columbia and Alberta. Useful as an alternative to Coleman specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
KUMA Outdoor Gear
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Alberta-founded camping and outdoor-lifestyle brand. Useful as an alternative to Coleman specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Taiga Works
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Vancouver technical outdoor-clothing and equipment manufacturer. Useful as an alternative to Coleman specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Altitude Sports
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Montreal online outdoor and technical-apparel retailer. Useful as an alternative to Coleman specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Costco
Loblaw (Real Canadian Superstore / No Frills / Wholesale Club)
Best for
Bulk and business-oriented grocery shopping
Loblaw's Wholesale Club and large-format grocery banners cover part of Costco's bulk grocery and business-supply use case without a membership model.
CostcoBulk Barn
Best for
Bulk pantry and baking ingredients
Canadian bulk-food chain for pantry staples, snacks and baking ingredients; a narrower substitute for Costco bulk food purchases.
Costco
Giant Tiger
Best for
Value groceries and household basics
Canadian discount retailer that can replace some Costco purchases where bulk packaging is not essential.
CostcoEmpire / Sobeys / Voilà
Best for
Groceries and household essentials
Canadian-owned grocery group offering broad food and household selection, though not a warehouse club.
Costco
Canadian Tire
Best for
Bulk-ish household, seasonal and automotive purchases
Canadian retailer covering many household, automotive and seasonal categories Costco also sells, but without warehouse-club pricing.
Maxarya Design and Manufacturing Inc.
Best for
Recumbent bicycles
Maxarya designs and builds recumbent bicycles in Ontario, providing a Canadian option for riders considering Cruzbike recumbents.
Dreamcatcher Promotions
Best for
Custom apparel and promotional merchandise
Dreamcatcher Promotions supplies custom apparel and promotional products in Canada; Custom Ink is a U.S. custom-apparel and merchandise company.
United Sport & Cycle
Best for
Multi-sport equipment, bicycles, apparel and fan gear
United Sport & Cycle covers many of the same sporting-goods purchase needs as DICK'S, including equipment, bicycles, apparel and team-sport gear.

Dollarama
Best for
Discount household and everyday goods
Canadian discount retailer with stores nationwide selling household, seasonal, food and everyday items. A direct Canadian alternative to Dollar Tree.

Giant Tiger
Best for
General retail purchasing
Canadian retailer can replace straightforward new-product purchases but not eBay's peer-to-peer auction marketplace.
Simons
Best for
Fashion and home shopping
Canadian retailer alternative for new fashion/home purchases rather than resale auctions.

Canadian Tire
Best for
General merchandise shopping
Canadian retailer replaces selected new-product purchases, not eBay's marketplace model.
ENOLittle Shop of Hammocks
Best for
Camping hammocks and hammock quilts
A small Saskatoon maker producing camping hammocks and down quilts in Canada.
Mitsuvik
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both serve customers seeking handmade traditional clothing, craft and artisan goods.
Indigenous PEI Store
Best for
Indigenous arts, crafts and gifts
Indigenous PEI Store retails Indigenous arts and crafts; Etsy is a major U.S. marketplace for handmade art, crafts and gifts.
Black Elk Arts Inc.
Best for
Jewelry, crafts and Indigenous art
Black Elk Arts sells Indigenous jewelry, crafts and artwork; Etsy is a major U.S. marketplace used to shop for handmade art and jewelry.
West Coast Wildflowers
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both connect shoppers with artisan gifts, accessories and maker products; WCW is a curated Indigenous-focused retailer.
T&T Dreamcatchers
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both serve buyers seeking handmade artisan gifts and décor.
4 Generations Creations
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both serve customers seeking artisan-made gifts, artwork, craft goods and accessories.
Simply Indigenous
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both serve shoppers seeking artisan gifts, handmade goods and creator products.
KEL Tech Gear
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both serve customers seeking handmade bags, accessories and home-gift items.
Small Feather Empire
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both serve buyers seeking handmade jewelry and artisan beadwork.
Matsheshu Créations
Best for
Alternative to Etsy for shopping
Both serve buyers seeking handmade jewelry, accessories and DIY artisan goods.
DeSerres
Best for
Craft and maker supplies
Canadian retailer supporting makers who use Etsy, but it does not replace Etsy's marketplace.
Simons
Best for
Canadian-designed fashion and home products
Canadian retailer carrying design-focused fashion/home goods; not a peer-to-peer handmade marketplace.

Godin Guitars
Best for
Acoustic and electric guitars
Quebec family guitar manufacturer producing acoustic and electric instruments. Useful as an alternative to Fender specifically for acoustic and electric guitars.
Ecojot
Best for
Notebooks, planners and stationery
Toronto family stationery company producing notebooks and paper goods. Useful as an alternative to Field Notes specifically for notebooks, planners and stationery.
Hemlock & Oak
Best for
Notebooks, planners and stationery
British Columbia planner and notebook company using Canadian manufacturing. Useful as an alternative to Field Notes specifically for notebooks, planners and stationery.
Ferris Wheel Press
Best for
Notebooks, planners and stationery
Canadian stationery brand known for fountain-pen inks, pens and paper goods. Useful as an alternative to Field Notes specifically for notebooks, planners and stationery.
Battat
Best for
Children toys and play products
Family-run toy company with Montreal operations and multiple children's toy brands. Useful as an alternative to Fisher-Price specifically for children toys and play products.
Gladius
Best for
Children toys and play products
Quebec game company designing and distributing board games, puzzles and educational products. Useful as an alternative to Fisher-Price specifically for children toys and play products.
Coco Village
Best for
Children toys and play products
Canadian children's furniture and toy brand. Useful as an alternative to Fisher-Price specifically for children toys and play products.

Godin Guitars
Best for
Acoustic and electric guitars
Quebec family guitar manufacturer producing acoustic and electric instruments. Useful as an alternative to Gibson specifically for acoustic and electric guitars.
KMS Tools
Best for
Tools, workshop equipment and automotive/shop supplies
KMS Tools is a Canadian-owned tool and equipment retailer that overlaps strongly with Harbor Freight on tools, machinery and workshop supplies.
Battat
Best for
Children toys and play products
Family-run toy company with Montreal operations and multiple children's toy brands. Useful as an alternative to Hasbro specifically for children toys and play products.
Gladius
Best for
Children toys and play products
Quebec game company designing and distributing board games, puzzles and educational products. Useful as an alternative to Hasbro specifically for children toys and play products.
Coco Village
Best for
Children toys and play products
Canadian children's furniture and toy brand. Useful as an alternative to Hasbro specifically for children toys and play products.
Home DepotTrail Appliances
Best for
Major home appliances
Home Depot sells major appliances as part of its home-improvement assortment, while Trail Appliances specializes in major home appliances with delivery, installation and service support.
Empire / Sobeys / Voilà
Best for
Online grocery ordering and delivery
Voilà and Sobeys-family digital grocery services provide direct ordering from a Canadian grocery group.

Loblaw (Real Canadian Superstore / No Frills / Wholesale Club)
Best for
Online grocery ordering and pickup
Canadian grocer offers online ordering, pickup and delivery through its banners.

Giant Tiger
Best for
Online discount retail and groceries
Canadian retailer with online shopping for selected grocery and general merchandise, though delivery coverage differs.
Kendra ScottTotem Design House
Best for
Jewelry and accessories
Totem Design House offers Indigenous-designed jewelry and art; Kendra Scott is a U.S. jewelry and accessories brand.
Kendra ScottThree Sisters by Emma
Best for
Alternative to Kendra Scott for shopping
Both sell fashion jewelry and accessories; Three Sisters is artisan, made-to-order and Métis-inspired.
Kendra Scott
Hillberg & Berk
Best for
Fashion jewelry and gifts
A Saskatchewan-founded, women-owned jewelry company with stores across Western Canada.
Kendra ScottSapling & Flint
Best for
Jewelry
Sapling & Flint makes Indigenous-designed jewelry; Kendra Scott is a major U.S. jewelry brand.
Kendra ScottAssinewe Jewelry
Best for
Jewelry and beadwork
Assinewe Jewelry sells Indigenous jewelry and beadwork; Kendra Scott is a major U.S. jewelry brand.
Coco Village
Best for
Educational and developmental toys
Canadian children's furniture and toy brand. Useful as an alternative to KiwiCo specifically for educational and developmental toys.
Battat
Best for
Educational and developmental toys
Family-run toy company with Montreal operations and multiple children's toy brands. Useful as an alternative to KiwiCo specifically for educational and developmental toys.
Gladius
Best for
Educational and developmental toys
Quebec game company designing and distributing board games, puzzles and educational products. Useful as an alternative to KiwiCo specifically for educational and developmental toys.
RC Pets
Best for
Dog toys and durable pet accessories
Vancouver pet-gear brand selling collars, leashes, harnesses and apparel. Useful as an alternative to KONG specifically for dog toys and durable pet accessories.
Canada Pooch
Best for
Dog toys and durable pet accessories
Canadian dog apparel and accessories brand selling coats, boots, harnesses and outdoor gear. Useful as an alternative to KONG specifically for dog toys and durable pet accessories.
Disdero Ranch
Best for
Knitting and crochet yarn
Disdero Ranch sells Canadian-grown and milled wool yarn suitable for knitting and crochet, providing a Canadian fibre option to Lion Brand shoppers.
Briggs & Little
Best for
Knitting and crochet yarn
New Brunswick woolen mill producing knitting yarn. Useful as an alternative to Lion Brand Yarn specifically for knitting and crochet yarn.
SweetGeorgia Yarns
Best for
Knitting and crochet yarn
Vancouver hand-dyed yarn studio selling yarn, fibre and craft education. Useful as an alternative to Lion Brand Yarn specifically for knitting and crochet yarn.
Battat
Best for
Children toys and play products
Family-run toy company with Montreal operations and multiple children's toy brands. Useful as an alternative to Little Tikes specifically for children toys and play products.
Gladius
Best for
Children toys and play products
Quebec game company designing and distributing board games, puzzles and educational products. Useful as an alternative to Little Tikes specifically for children toys and play products.
Coco Village
Best for
Children toys and play products
Canadian children's furniture and toy brand. Useful as an alternative to Little Tikes specifically for children toys and play products.
Coco Village
Best for
Educational and developmental toys
Canadian children's furniture and toy brand. Useful as an alternative to Lovevery specifically for educational and developmental toys.
Battat
Best for
Educational and developmental toys
Family-run toy company with Montreal operations and multiple children's toy brands. Useful as an alternative to Lovevery specifically for educational and developmental toys.
Gladius
Best for
Educational and developmental toys
Quebec game company designing and distributing board games, puzzles and educational products. Useful as an alternative to Lovevery specifically for educational and developmental toys.
Simons
Best for
Value and off-price fashion shopping
Canadian family-owned fashion and home retailer with national e-commerce Useful as an alternative to Marshalls specifically for value and off-price fashion shopping.

Giant Tiger
Best for
Value and off-price fashion shopping
Canadian discount retailer selling groceries, household goods, clothing and general merchandise Useful as an alternative to Marshalls specifically for value and off-price fashion shopping.
Reitmans / RW&CO. / Penningtons
Best for
Value and off-price fashion shopping
Canadian apparel retailer operating Reitmans, RW&CO. and Penningtons Useful as an alternative to Marshalls specifically for value and off-price fashion shopping.

Godin Guitars
Best for
Acoustic and electric guitars
Quebec family guitar manufacturer producing acoustic and electric instruments. Useful as an alternative to Martin Guitar specifically for acoustic and electric guitars.
Battat
Best for
Children toys and play products
Family-run toy company with Montreal operations and multiple children's toy brands. Useful as an alternative to Mattel specifically for children toys and play products.
Gladius
Best for
Children toys and play products
Quebec game company designing and distributing board games, puzzles and educational products. Useful as an alternative to Mattel specifically for children toys and play products.
Coco Village
Best for
Children toys and play products
Canadian children's furniture and toy brand. Useful as an alternative to Mattel specifically for children toys and play products.
DeSerres
Best for
Arts and crafts supplies
Long-established Canadian arts-and-crafts retailer with close overlap in creative supplies.
Lee Valley
Best for
Specialty tools and hobby supplies
Canadian retailer useful for woodworking, carving, gardening and maker tools rather than general crafts.
Above Ground Art Supplies
Best for
Art supplies and artist materials
Toronto art-supply retailer for paints, brushes, canvas, printmaking, sculpture and framing. A partial Michaels alternative focused on fine-art materials rather than the full crafts and décor assortment.
Loulou Lollipop
Best for
Baby feeding, teething and mealtime accessories
British Columbia baby-products company offering teethers, feeding accessories and textiles. Useful as an alternative to Munchkin specifically for baby feeding, teething and mealtime accessories.
Canada Computers
Best for
Computer components, PCs and electronics
Canadian-owned computer and electronics retailer serving consumers and small businesses Useful as an alternative to Newegg specifically for computer components, pcs and electronics.
Memory Express
Best for
Computer components, PCs and electronics
Canadian computer and electronics retailer specializing in PCs, components and peripherals Useful as an alternative to Newegg specifically for computer components, pcs and electronics.
Nova Craft Canoe
Best for
Canoes
Ontario canoe manufacturer building composite and recreational canoes. Useful as an alternative to Old Town Canoe specifically for canoes.
Pet Planet
Best for
Pet food, treats and pet supplies
Pet Planet and PetSmart both sell pet food, treats, supplements and everyday pet supplies.
Mondou
Best for
Pet food, supplies and pet services
Quebec-based Canadian pet retailer with nearly 100 stores and online shopping. A strong regional Canadian alternative to PetSmart for pet food, accessories and services.
Pet Valu
Best for
National pet food, supplies and accessories retail
Canadian pet retailer with more than 800 stores and online sales of pet food, supplies and services Useful as an alternative to PetSmart specifically for national pet food, supplies and accessories retail.
Ren's Pets
Best for
Regional pet food and supplies retail
Ontario-founded pet retailer serving Ontario and Atlantic Canada with food, treats, toys and supplies Useful as an alternative to PetSmart specifically for regional pet food and supplies retail.
Smack Pet Food
Best for
Dog and cat food
Winnipeg family-owned maker of dehydrated dog and cat foods Useful as an alternative to PetSmart specifically for dog and cat food.
Petcurean
Best for
Dog and cat food
Fraser Valley-founded pet-food company behind GO! Solutions, NOW Fresh and Summit dog and cat foods Useful as an alternative to PetSmart specifically for dog and cat food.
Oven-Baked Tradition
Best for
Dog and cat food
Saint-Hyacinthe family-business pet-food brand offering oven-baked dog and cat foods Useful as an alternative to PetSmart specifically for dog and cat food.
Crumps Naturals
Best for
Dog treats
Mississauga family-owned producer of dog treats and pet wellness products Useful as an alternative to PetSmart specifically for dog treats.
Homes Alive Pets
Best for
Western Canadian pet retail
Canadian-owned pet retailer with stores in Western Canada and national ecommerce. Useful as an alternative to PetSmart specifically for western canadian pet retail.
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Western Canadian outdoor retailer with stores in British Columbia and Alberta. Useful as an alternative to REI Co-op specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
KUMA Outdoor Gear
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Alberta-founded camping and outdoor-lifestyle brand. Useful as an alternative to REI Co-op specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Taiga Works
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Vancouver technical outdoor-clothing and equipment manufacturer. Useful as an alternative to REI Co-op specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Altitude Sports
Best for
Camping and outdoor gear
Montreal online outdoor and technical-apparel retailer. Useful as an alternative to REI Co-op specifically for camping and outdoor gear.
Bells of Steel
Best for
Home and commercial gym equipment
Canadian gym-equipment company selling racks, weights, strength machines and home-gym systems. Useful as an alternative to Rogue Fitness specifically for home and commercial gym equipment.
Jalie
Best for
Sewing patterns
Quebec family sewing-pattern company offering print and PDF patterns. Useful as an alternative to Simplicity Patterns specifically for sewing patterns.
Closet Core Patterns
Best for
Sewing patterns
Montreal sewing-pattern company offering digital and printed patterns and sewing education. Useful as an alternative to Simplicity Patterns specifically for sewing patterns.
Devinci
Best for
Bicycles and cycling equipment
Quebec bicycle manufacturer producing many bikes at its Chicoutimi factory. Useful as an alternative to Specialized specifically for bicycles and cycling equipment.
We Are One Composites
Best for
Bicycles and cycling equipment
Kamloops manufacturer of carbon bicycle rims, components and bikes. Useful as an alternative to Specialized specifically for bicycles and cycling equipment.
Hamster / Novexco
Best for
Office supplies and workplace products
Largest Canadian-owned office-supply distributor/network; strong business-focused alternative.
Canada Computers
Best for
Computers and office technology
Canadian-owned technology retailer covering PCs, monitors, networking and office electronics.

London Drugs
Best for
Office electronics and printing-related retail
Canadian-owned retailer covering computers, printers, paper and selected office supplies.

Godin Guitars
Best for
Acoustic and electric guitars
Quebec family guitar manufacturer producing acoustic and electric instruments. Useful as an alternative to Taylor Guitars specifically for acoustic and electric guitars.
Simons
Best for
Fashion and home retail
Canadian family-owned retailer with clothing, accessories and home departments, overlapping with Winners/HomeSense shopping.

Giant Tiger
Best for
Value clothing and household retail
Canadian discount retailer offering apparel and home basics at value-oriented prices.
Reitmans / RW&CO. / Penningtons
Best for
Apparel
Large Canadian apparel retailer for women's clothing and work/casual fashion.
Linen Chest
Best for
Home goods
Canadian family-owned home retailer for kitchen, bedding, bath and décor, covering part of HomeSense's use case.

Canadian Tire
Best for
Household and seasonal goods
Canadian retailer for home, kitchen, seasonal and household categories that overlap with HomeSense.
Devinci
Best for
Bicycles and cycling equipment
Quebec bicycle manufacturer producing many bikes at its Chicoutimi factory. Useful as an alternative to Trek specifically for bicycles and cycling equipment.
We Are One Composites
Best for
Bicycles and cycling equipment
Kamloops manufacturer of carbon bicycle rims, components and bikes. Useful as an alternative to Trek specifically for bicycles and cycling equipment.
Chic Meadow Boutique
Best for
Alternative to Urban Outfitters for shopping
Both sell apparel, accessories and lifestyle goods to fashion-oriented shoppers.
Walmart
Giant Tiger
Best for
Discount general merchandise and groceries
Canadian discount chain covering groceries, clothing and household basics at value-oriented prices.
Walmart
Canadian Tire
Best for
Household, automotive, sports and seasonal goods
Large Canadian multi-category retailer that overlaps with many non-grocery Walmart departments.
Walmart
Loblaw (Real Canadian Superstore / No Frills / Wholesale Club)
Best for
Groceries and everyday essentials
Canadian grocery group with discount and supermarket banners that can replace Walmart for food and many everyday essentials.
WalmartEmpire / Sobeys / Voilà
Best for
Groceries and grocery delivery
Canadian grocery group with national banners and Voilà delivery, covering Walmart's grocery use case.
Walmart
Dollarama
Best for
Low-cost household and everyday items
Canadian value retailer for small household goods, food, seasonal products and everyday basics.
Simons
Best for
Value and off-price fashion shopping
Canadian family-owned fashion and home retailer with national e-commerce Useful as an alternative to Winners specifically for value and off-price fashion shopping.

Giant Tiger
Best for
Value and off-price fashion shopping
Canadian discount retailer selling groceries, household goods, clothing and general merchandise Useful as an alternative to Winners specifically for value and off-price fashion shopping.
Reitmans / RW&CO. / Penningtons
Best for
Value and off-price fashion shopping
Canadian apparel retailer operating Reitmans, RW&CO. and Penningtons Useful as an alternative to Winners specifically for value and off-price fashion shopping.