Made in Canada
Taiga
In short
Yes, Taiga makes its products in Canada, in Vancouver, BC. It makes technical shells, down wear, fleece, sleeping bags, tents and bivies. The company is Canadian owned.
Taiga is a Vancouver outfitter that designs and sews much of its own gear at a factory and showroom on Bridgeway Street. The range is wide for a small maker, from waterproof shell jackets and down parkas to sleeping bags, bivies and tarps, aimed at hikers, cyclists and backcountry travellers.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Taiga
- Parent company
- Taiga Works
- Products
- Technical shells, down wear, fleece, sleeping bags, tents and bivies
- Made in
- Vancouver, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online and factory showroom in Vancouver
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- taigaworks.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- You can visit the factory showroom in East Vancouver and see where the gear is made.
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.
Taiga: questions people ask
Where are Taiga products made?
Taiga makes its products in Vancouver, 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 Taiga make?
Technical shells, down wear, fleece, sleeping bags, tents and bivies. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Taiga a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Taiga is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Taiga?
Online and factory showroom in Vancouver. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Taiga?
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.