Made in Canada
The Soap Company of Nova Scotia
In short
Yes, The Soap Company of Nova Scotia makes its products in Canada, in Sherbrooke, NS. It makes handmade soap bars, deodorant, spa products, unscented skin care and laundry powder. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 2014.
Leigh McFarlane started this Eastern Shore company after years of skin trouble she blamed on synthetic ingredients. Bars are made, cut and boxed by hand, scented only with essential oils or left unscented, and kept free of gluten and nuts. After a 2022 fire destroyed its building, the team kept making soap in the old Sherbrooke fire hall.
Key facts
- Brand name
- The Soap Company of Nova Scotia
- Parent company
- The Soap Company of Nova Scotia Ltd.
- Products
- Handmade soap bars, deodorant, spa products, unscented skin care and laundry powder
- Made in
- Sherbrooke, NSNova Scotia
- Where to buy
- Online, Sobeys stores and select retailers
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 2014
- Website
- thesoapcompanyofnovascotia.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The plant keeps a separate unscented section for people with scent and chemical sensitivities.
Buying Personal Care made in Canada: what to check
- 01Read the full ingredient list rather than front-of-pack words like "natural."
- 02For sunscreen, look for a DIN or NPN on the package.
- 03Ask whether the product is made in the brand's own space or by a contract maker, and where.
- 04Choose refill or bulk formats when the maker offers them.
The Soap Company of Nova Scotia: questions people ask
Where are The Soap Company of Nova Scotia products made?
The Soap Company of Nova Scotia makes its products in Sherbrooke, NS, 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 The Soap Company of Nova Scotia make?
Handmade soap bars, deodorant, spa products, unscented skin care and laundry powder. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is The Soap Company of Nova Scotia a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. The Soap Company of Nova Scotia is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy The Soap Company of Nova Scotia?
Online, Sobeys stores and select retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was The Soap Company of Nova Scotia founded?
The Soap Company of Nova Scotia was founded in 2014.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like The Soap Company of Nova Scotia?
Yes. Browse Personal Care for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
