Made in Canada
Wild Gears
In short
Yes, Wild Gears makes its products in Canada, in Victoria, BC. It makes laser cut acrylic gear drawing sets. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 2013.
Wild Gears started in 2013 as a Kickstarter project to make a better spirograph. Each set is laser cut from one sheet of clear acrylic into gears and rings, and since 2019 the maker has done the cutting in house on their own laser. Kids put a pen through a hole and roll the gear to draw looping patterns.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Wild Gears
- Parent company
- Wild Gears
- Products
- Laser cut acrylic gear drawing sets
- Made in
- Victoria, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 2013
- Website
- wildgears.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The clear acrylic lets you see your drawing through the gear as you go.
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.
Wild Gears: questions people ask
Where are Wild Gears products made?
Wild Gears makes its products in Victoria, BC, 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 Wild Gears make?
Laser cut acrylic gear drawing sets. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Wild Gears a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Wild Gears is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Wild Gears?
Online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Wild Gears founded?
Wild Gears was founded in 2013.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Wild Gears?
Yes. Browse Kids & Baby for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
