Tim Horton’s may be Canada’s most recognizable export, but there are tons of other Canadian products that have picked up cult followings in the United States.
MacIntosh
Originated in the 1800s, MacIntosh is rooted in Canada’s rich history of clothing manufacture. Known for their quintessential wool coats and rain-proof jackets, Americans love the simple, straight lines and rugged construction. Buying a coat made in Canada is a worthwhile investment that will last a lifetime, far beyond today’s disposable fashion.
Ordinary
Coming out of Toronto, the beauty brand shook up the billion-dollar beauty industry by ditching fancy marketing jargon and celebrity endorsements. In America, customers are obsessed with their plainly named clinical-grade serums, packed into tiny dropper bottles with one ingredient like Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid, at a price point significantly lower than your typical department store skincare.
Arc’teryx
Originating in British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, this luxury outdoor brand is now sported everywhere from college campuses to metropolitan sidewalks in the United States.
From camping in the PNW to simply braving a NYC rainstorm, Americans will spend big bucks to have the most coveted dead-bird skeleton emblem. Americans care about one thing when it comes to rain jackets: being 100% waterproof and having high-tech, space-age cuts.
Lululemon
What began as one small yoga studio space in Vancouver has revolutionized the daily wardrobe of Americans. They pioneered the athleisure look we all know and love today.
Millions of Americans fell in love with their ultra-soft patented materials that stay perfect through countless workouts and washes. Whether you’re a corporate mogul working from your couch or a world-class athlete, Americans can’t get enough of these high-quality Canadian leggings and active wear.
Canada Goose
It’s rare to stroll through a chilly U.S. city these days without seeing someone wrapped up in one of these big, down-filled parkas emblazoned with the brand’s signature Arctic Program patch.
They were made to protect Canada’s park rangers, bush pilots, and scientists from bitter temperatures in remote areas, but quickly became extremely popular with consumers in the United States.
Clearly Canadian
In the 1990s, this premium, fruit-flavored sparkling water became common in American middle schools, high schools, and grocery stores.
Many years out of stores left many Americans creating massive internet petitions begging for its return. Luckily, this thirst-quenching soda is back on shelves in the US.
Coffee Crisp
Standing out amid shelves of extra-sweet peanut butter-filled or overloaded caramel bars in American candy aisles, this lighter coffee-infused wafer bar has developed a huge cult following in the US.
Americans who cross the border empty convenience store shelves, stocking up on boxes to bring back home. They love how different it is from American chocolate. Alternating layers of vanilla wafer and coffee cream achieve a light, crispy texture that aficionados find sophisticated and surprisingly refreshing.
Club House
Without many Americans even realizing it’s Canadian, millions use this brand each night to season their family meals. Established in London, Ontario, the company has spent over a century refining its dry rubs, seasonings and gravy mixes.
American cooks particularly love their vegetable and meat mixes, loving how the quality is always consistent, the flavours are rich, and creating flavorful meals with their blends is foolproof for beginner chefs.
Herschel
Originating from Vancouver, Canada, this accessory brand launched itself into North America’s backpack scene with fresh, modern designs inspired by vintage schoolbooks and old-school mountaineering.
Known for their trademark white woven tags and iconic striped fabric linings, their bags are the default choice of millions of American students, commuters, and travellers.
Sorel
While the brand has changed quite a bit over the years, these vulcanized rubber and leather boots were originally designed in Ontario to tackle the worst slush and snow Mother Canada could dish out.
Throughout the US snow belt, Americans consider these boots to be 100% necessary to survive winter. They’re loved for their impeccable waterproof construction, super thick felt liners, and their burly look.
Roots
Nothing quite captures the laid-back, cozy aesthetic of Canadian cottage culture like the iconic beaver logo of this historic Toronto lifestyle and apparel brand.
Visitors from America crave Canadian quality, thickness, and longevity of their signature salt and pepper cabin sweats and unbelievably soft hoodies. The brand carries one of Canada’s best reputations south of the border for providing comfort-seeking Americans with high-quality, vintage-style loungewear that lasts them years.