Founded in 2017 as an ecommerce-first Canadian online store.
Our Journey
- 2017 — The Local Boom launches online as one of the first All Canadian Brand platforms.
- 2020 — First storefront opens in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
- Today — Supporting 300+ Canadian brands online and in-store
When people visit The Local Boom today, they often discover a colorful gift shop filled with Canadian-made candles, natural skincare, greeting cards, bath products, snacks, and thoughtful gifts. What many people do not realize is that The Local Boom actually began as an online store first — years before opening a physical storefront in Vancouver.
Founded in 2017, The Local Boom was built with one simple idea: create a place where people across Canada could easily shop Canadian-made brands online. Long before “shop local” and “support Canadian” became major retail trends, we were already working directly with small makers, independent skincare brands, candle companies, food producers, artists, and wellness businesses from across the country.
Today, while we proudly operate a storefront in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, ecommerce and online shopping remain a major part of what we do. We continue to ship Canadian-made products across the country every week, helping connect customers with independent brands they may not otherwise discover.
An Online Canadian Marketplace Before It Became Popular
Back in 2017, there were very few online marketplaces focused exclusively on Canadian-made products. Many independent brands struggled to compete against large retailers and marketplaces, and customers often had difficulty finding natural, locally made products all in one place.
The Local Boom was created to help bridge that gap.
What started as a small online shop quickly grew into a curated Canadian marketplace focused on products that felt personal, thoughtful, useful, and giftable. Over the years, we have supported hundreds of Canadian brands while continuously expanding our online collections.
Today, shoppers visit our website for everything from:
Our goal has always been to make shopping Canadian brands feel easy, exciting, and approachable online.
Opening Our Vancouver Storefront in 2020
After several years of building our ecommerce business, we opened our first physical storefront in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Vancouver in 2020.
The storefront allowed customers to experience many of our products in person — smelling candles, testing skincare, building gift baskets, discovering local artists, and exploring Canadian-made products firsthand.
But even with the growth of our retail store, The Local Boom has always remained deeply rooted in ecommerce.
From the beginning, our website was never designed to simply support the store. The online store itself has always been one of the core foundations of the business.
Today, customers across Canada continue to shop online with us for:
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Canadian gifts
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Natural skincare
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Handmade candles
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Self-care products
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Bath and body products
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Gourmet foods
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Greeting cards
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Eco-friendly products
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Wellness and lifestyle brands
We are proud that many customers outside of Vancouver have been shopping with us online for years.
Supporting Canadian Brands for Nearly a Decade
One of the things we are most proud of is the long-term relationships we have built with Canadian brands over the years.
Many of the companies we carry today have been part of The Local Boom story for a long time. We have supported brands through product launches, rebrands, retail expansion, wholesale growth, and changing consumer trends.
Some of the Canadian brands we proudly feature include:
In particular, we have proudly supported Epic Blend since the early years of The Local Boom, carrying their products online and in-store as interest in natural lip care and skincare continued to grow in Canada.
Over the years, we have seen firsthand how much passion, hard work, and creativity goes into building small Canadian businesses. Being part of that journey has always been one of the most rewarding aspects of running The Local Boom.
Why Shopping Canadian Still Matters
The Canadian small business landscape has changed dramatically since 2017.
Consumers today are more aware of ingredient quality, sustainability, ethical production, and where products are made. More people are intentionally choosing to support independent Canadian businesses rather than relying entirely on large international marketplaces.
At The Local Boom, we believe shopping Canadian is about more than simply where a product is manufactured.
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Supporting independent makers
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Strengthening local economies
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Discovering thoughtful products
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Encouraging innovation
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Creating meaningful customer experiences
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Building long-term relationships with brands and shoppers alike
Every order placed through our website supports not only our small business, but also the many Canadian brands we proudly carry.
Continuing to Grow as an Online Canadian Store
Although retail trends continue to evolve, our mission remains the same as it was in 2017: help people discover amazing Canadian brands online.
As we continue growing, we are expanding our collections, improving our website experience, adding new educational content, and working hard to make it easier for Canadians to shop independently made products online.
Whether someone is shopping for natural skincare, bath products, candles, greeting cards, gourmet treats, or thoughtful gifts, we want The Local Boom to feel like a trusted destination for discovering Canadian brands.
Nearly a decade after launching online, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way — our customers, our makers, our community, and the many Canadian brands that continue to grow with us.
Shop Canadian Brands Online at The Local Boom
Explore thousands of Canadian-made products online at The Local Boom and discover why so many customers across Canada continue to support independent brands, natural products, and thoughtful gifting.
From self-care essentials to handmade gifts, we are proud to continue helping Canadians shop local online — just as we have since 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Local Boom an online store or a physical store?
The Local Boom began as an online store in 2017 and continues to operate as an ecommerce-focused Canadian retailer today. We also opened a physical storefront in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver in 2020.
Does The Local Boom only sell Canadian brands?
Yes. The Local Boom focuses exclusively on Canadian brands and Canadian-made products across categories including skincare, candles, bath products, food, gifts, wellness, and lifestyle.
Does The Local Boom ship across Canada?
Yes. Customers across Canada can shop online through our website and have products shipped directly to their home.
What types of products does The Local Boom specialize in?
The Local Boom specializes in Canadian-made self-care products, natural skincare, bath products, candles, greeting cards, gourmet foods, gifts, eco-friendly products, and wellness items.
Where is The Local Boom located?
The Local Boom storefront is located in Mount Pleasant in Vancouver, while also serving customers nationwide through our online store.
