Made in Canada
Crown Royal
In short
Yes, Crown Royal makes its products in Canada, in Gimli, MB. It makes canadian whisky, including flavoured whiskies. Founded in 1939.
Crown Royal was introduced in 1939 by Seagram president Samuel Bronfman as a tribute to the royal tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The whisky is produced solely at the distillery in Gimli, on the shore of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. The brand has been owned by Diageo since 2000 and is sold around the world.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Crown Royal
- Parent company
- Diageo
- Products
- Canadian whisky, including flavoured whiskies
- Made in
- Gimli, MBManitoba
- Where to buy
- Liquor stores across Canada and worldwide
- Canadian owned
- No
- Founded
- 1939
- Website
- crownroyal.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every drop of Crown Royal is distilled in Gimli, Manitoba, on Lake Winnipeg.
Buying Food & Beverage made in Canada: what to check
- 01"Product of Canada" means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour are Canadian.
- 02Read the qualifier on "Made in Canada": imported, or domestic and imported ingredients.
- 03"Prepared for" a store or brand does not mean prepared in Canada.
- 04Grade names like "Canada No. 1" describe quality, not where the food came from.
Crown Royal: questions people ask
Where are Crown Royal products made?
Crown Royal makes its products in Gimli, MB, 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 Crown Royal make?
Canadian whisky, including flavoured whiskies. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Crown Royal a Canadian-owned company?
No. Crown Royal makes products in Canada, but the company is not Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Crown Royal?
Liquor stores across Canada and worldwide. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Crown Royal founded?
Crown Royal was founded in 1939.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Crown Royal?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Manitoba further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
