Oh, Canada! Canadian Retailers Celebrate Canada 150!
With Canada’s 150th Birthday right around the corner, Canadian’s from coast to coast are getting ready to celebrate our beautiful nation in style!
For Canada 150: Whether you’re plans include the great outdoors, celebrating with friends at a backyard BBQ, taking in some fireworks or all of the above, we’ve rounded up the most iconic Canadian retailers to help you feel festive and fashionable for the sesquicentennial.
Hudson’s Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay Company, better known as The Bay, is North America’s oldest company with a long history of serving the needs of Canadian consumers. One that dates back to a charter granted to a Prince of England. Today the company holds true to long roots of service and hospitality and is widely loved and respected throughout Canada as a world class retailer with deep Canadian roots.
In honour of Canada’s 150th year, shop The Bay limited-edition Grand Portage Collection. This celebratory collection of uniquely Canadian items will have you feeling all sorts of patriotic and looking festive not only on July 1st, but all year long!
If tradition is what you are looking for, look no further than the iconic Hudson’s Bay Company multistripe collection. This collection has it all; Whether you need a blanket to snuggle up under for those epic fireworks displays, or a tote bag to gather all your Summer essentials. From home décor, furniture and kitchen gadgets to accessories for every member of the family (even Fido!) – there’s really something for everyone! Don’t miss out on the must-have collaboration in partnership with Steam Whistle. Perfect for hosting your very own Canada 150 celebration.
Roots
In 1973, inspired by their passion for Ontario’s Algonquin Park, Michael Budman and Don Green created Roots. It has grown to become known as Canada’s leading lifestyle brand for its quality leather goods, comfortable fashion choices, and accessories.
Starting with a tiny store in Toronto… Roots now has more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. The Roots style and values are all about quality, integrity and longevity.
Roots is synonymous with Canadian style; It’s no surprise that they’ve created a special Canada collection inspired by a love for the country we call home. Be sure to pick up a limited-edition nice
Indigo
Indigo’s first store was opened in 1997 in Burlington, Ontario with the desire to bring a unique cultural destination to the Canadian retail marketplace. Indigo has expanded rapidly, with locations across Canada and its online store, indigo.ca.
Indigo is (of course) a great destination for books, as well as expertly curated home décor, tabletop and lifestyle items. In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, why not fill your bookshelves with Indigo’s selection of Top 10 Canadian Books by Canada’s great literary minds. If you have little ones at home, be sure to check out the amazing selection of Canadian books for kids of all ages.
Indigo makes it easy to fill your home with Canadian pride, with a huge selection of household items, home accessories and fun tabletop sets that will have you celebrating in style!
Joe Fresh
Founded in 2006 in Toronto, Joe Fresh is one of Canada’s leading retailers for modern style and accessible designs, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for women, men and children. Joe Fresh offers essential design and exceptional value in categories spanning apparel, accessories, and footwear. They have over 350 stores including Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Atlantic Superstore and freestanding Joe Fresh locations. Joe Fresh has also expanded globally with a flagship store in New York City; as well as stores in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines.
Shop the Canada 150 collection for affordable (and festive) Canada tees, shorts, accessories and more for the entire family. This collection will have you looking great for the big July 1st celebrations and all Summer long!
Hatley
Started over twenty years ago in The Little Blue House gift store in the lakeside village of North Hatley, Canada. Painter Alice Oldland, and her husband John have grown Hatley into an internationally known brand.
Hatley is known for their whimsical (Canadian) characters and bright & colourful designs. As well as their often punny gifts for the whole family. The brand boasts an extensive children’s line, comfy women’s wear as well as home accessories.
Be sure to check out the Gone Camping, Moose and Bear patterns for some amazingly Canadian options! You can also follow your favourite characters on their wacky adventures in the series of children’s books.
Of course, these are just some of the many Canadian retailers available on Rakuten.ca. Be sure to check out our Canada 150 promotion running from June 20 – July 4!