Made in Canada
Islander
In short
Yes, Islander makes its products in Canada, in Saanichton, BC. It makes fly reels, mooching and trolling reels, centerpin float reels and rods. The company is Canadian owned.
Islander has been building fishing reels on Vancouver Island for more than 30 years, and its fly, mooching and centerpin reels are a familiar sight on the West Coast. The reels are handcrafted in Canada, and the company also sells fiberglass mooching rods and a made in Canada apparel line with Stanfield's.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Islander
- Parent company
- Islander Reels
- Products
- Fly reels, mooching and trolling reels, centerpin float reels and rods
- Made in
- Saanichton, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online and fly and tackle shops
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- islander.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Islander runs its own repair and maintenance service for its reels.
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.
Islander: questions people ask
Where are Islander products made?
Islander makes its products in Saanichton, 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 Islander make?
Fly reels, mooching and trolling reels, centerpin float reels and rods. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Islander a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Islander is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Islander?
Online and fly and tackle shops. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Islander?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear 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.
