Why The Local Boom Is Different

Shopping Canadian didn’t start yesterday — and for us, it was never a trend.

The Local Boom was founded in 2017 with one clear promise: to support Canadian brands only.
Not “mostly Canadian.” Not “Canadian-inspired.”
Every brand, every product, every time — Canadian.

Long before shopping local became a movement, we believed that supporting Canadian makers was the future of retail. Nearly nine years later, that belief is stronger than ever.

Canadian-Only, From Day One

While many stores now highlight Canadian brands alongside imported products, The Local Boom was built exclusively for Canadian businesses from the very beginning.

We don’t mix. We don’t compromise.
If it’s on our shelves or on our website, it’s made by a Canadian brand.

That focus isn’t accidental — it’s our foundation.

Supporting 300+ Canadian Brands (and Growing)

Over the years, we’ve curated a community of 300+ Canadian brands across self-care, clean beauty, candles, gifts, food, home goods, and more.

Every brand is thoughtfully selected — not mass uploaded, not dropshipped, and never chosen just because it’s trending. We work closely with makers, founders, and small teams across Canada to bring products we truly believe in to our customers.

Online and In-Store — Real Retail, Real Community

The Local Boom isn’t just an online marketplace.

We’re proud to operate both a physical storefront in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver and an online shop serving customers across Canada. That combination allows us to do something many retailers can’t:

  • support Canadian brands in real life

  • introduce customers to products they can touch, smell, and experience

  • build relationships with our community, not just transactions

We believe local retail matters — and we’re committed to keeping it alive.

Curated, Not Crowded

We aren’t a big-box retailer or a marketplace where anyone can upload a product.

Every brand at The Local Boom is:

  • independently owned

  • Canadian

  • thoughtfully curated

  • aligned with our values

Our goal isn’t to carry everything — it’s to carry the right things.

That curation is what makes shopping with us feel different.

Before It Was Trendy — And Still Here

As more retailers jump on the “Shop Canadian” movement, we’re proud to say:

We’ve been here since 2017.

We didn’t pivot to Canadian-made products when it became popular — we built our entire business around them from the start. That history matters, and so does the trust we’ve built with our customers and brand partners over the years.

Why Shop The Local Boom

When you shop with The Local Boom, you’re choosing:

  • a Canadian-owned business

  • brands made by Canadians

  • thoughtful curation over mass production

  • community over convenience

  • values over volume

You’re supporting the Canadian economy in a meaningful way — and helping independent brands continue to grow.

Our Promise

We promise to continue doing what we’ve always done:

  • champion Canadian makers

  • curate with care

  • stay independent

  • and keep shopping Canadian simple, inspiring, and accessible

This isn’t a trend for us.
It’s who we are.