Made in Canada
Esker
In short
Yes, Esker makes its products in Canada, in Etobicoke, ON. It makes winter hot tents, tent stoves, camping tools and snowshoes. The company is Canadian owned.
Esker builds tents meant for winter camping, the kind you heat with a small wood stove so you can sleep warm in the snow. The tents, stoves and tools are made in Etobicoke, Ontario, and the company leans on local shops and North American materials wherever it can.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Esker
- Parent company
- Esker Outdoors
- Products
- Winter hot tents, tent stoves, camping tools and snowshoes
- Made in
- Etobicoke, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online and The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co.
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- eskeroutdoors.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The tents are designed to pair with Esker's own wood stoves, so the stove jack and tent fit together from the start.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Esker: questions people ask
Where are Esker products made?
Esker makes its products in Etobicoke, ON, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Esker make?
Winter hot tents, tent stoves, camping tools and snowshoes. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Esker a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Esker is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Esker?
Online and The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Esker?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
