Made in Canada
Family Pastimes
In short
Yes, Family Pastimes makes its products in Canada, in Perth, ON. It makes co-operative board games for toddlers to adults. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1972.
Jim and Ruth Deacove started Family Pastimes in the Ottawa Valley to make games where players win or lose together instead of beating each other. They now have more than 100 co-operative titles, still produced at their small factory near Perth in a converted farmhouse, using cardboard, water based glues and inks, and wooden pieces.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Family Pastimes
- Parent company
- Family Pastimes Limited
- Products
- Co-operative board games for toddlers to adults
- Made in
- Perth, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online and toy and game shops
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1972
- Website
- familypastimes.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every game is co-operative, so the whole table works as one team.
Buying Kids & Baby made in Canada: what to check
- 01Follow the age grading on toys, especially for children under three.
- 02For car seats, look for Transport Canada's National Safety Mark label on the seat.
- 03Ask makers of wooden toys what paint or finish they use.
- 04Check the Government of Canada recalls site and register products when you can.
Family Pastimes: questions people ask
Where are Family Pastimes products made?
Family Pastimes makes its products in Perth, 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 Family Pastimes make?
Co-operative board games for toddlers to adults. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Family Pastimes a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Family Pastimes is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Family Pastimes?
Online and toy and game shops. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Family Pastimes founded?
Family Pastimes was founded in 1972.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Family Pastimes?
Yes. Browse Kids & Baby 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.