Canadian Business Directory
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The Canadian Business Directory by REALLY Made IN Canada ™ is unlike any other in that it goes much further than simply listing Canadian businesses with contact information. Conscientious, loyal Canadian consumers appreciate the supplementary information found in our directories which reveal true ownership and product origins!
Canada is as vast a country as it is a great nation. By total area, it is the second largest country in the world and spans out to three seas including the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, and the Arctic Ocean in the north. Canada occupies the greatest part of northern North America, and it shares its borders with the United States to the south and in the far northeast. This Canadian Business Directory is part of the Really Made In Canada Project. It is devoted to highlighting and supporting real Canadian businesses and organizations from coast to coast to coast! While globalization has already hurt many Canadian businesses, large and small, and cost thousands of Canadian jobs, Canada is still very strong as a productive country. Our goal is to work towards restoring local Canadian economy by helping independent Canadian business owners reach loyal Canadian consumers who value buying local Canadian goods and services! At Really Made In Canada, we do our best sort the "hosers" from the "posers" so you can support fellow Kanucks by spending your hard earned loonies on products and services really made IN Canada!
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Thanks mostly to the petroleum industry, the economy of Alberta is still quite strong. But as Canadians shift from fossil fuel dependancy to green energy solutions, it is worthwhile to point out that this western Canadian province also offers much in the way of agriculture and technology. Those who have had the pleasure of visiting the Calgary Stampede or West Edmonton Mall know that Alberta has a rock solid tourism industry! Many visitors come from around the world each year to experience a plethora of legendary outdoor attractions. The Really Made In Canada Alberta Business Directory features all of the best local Canadian businesses worth checking out!
Possessing some of the most coveted natural resources on the planet has definitely contributed to the wild boom and bust history of economy in British Columbia. While many of the non-renewable resources have been depleted over the decades, British Columbians have shifted from mining, forestry and fishing to the currently more popular tourism trade. In addition to Expo 86, the 2010 Olympics have only helped in making the world aware of all that BC has to offer its visitors. Technology and services industries are also alive and well as demonstrated by the multitude of local offerings in our Really Made In Canada British Columbia Business Directory!
As those familiar with Canadian geography know, the Canadian province of Manitoba is smack dab in the middle of Canada. In the early days of Manitoba's history, when aboriginals lived off the land and herds of bison brought thunder to the air, fur trading was a major economic activity. But now, as the buffalo have dwindled in numbers, agriculture and tourism have picked up where the fur trade left off. Manitoba's rural areas provide beef, grains, and potatoes to some of the largest food chains in the world. Check out the many truly Canadian-made local goods and services in the Really Made In Canada Manitoba Business Directory!
Canada has three maritime provinces of which New Brunswick is one. Home to great east coast cities including Fredericton, Moncton, and St John, there is plenty of history wrapped up in the local culture. New Brunswick has been home to many since 4000 BC, when the First Nations People occupied the land. The French and the British fought long and hard for this gem of the Atlantic, but this province seemed destined for the Canadian Confederation as it was one of the very first four provinces of Canada. The economy of New Brunswick varies depending on rural or urban areas. Port facilities are part of the many services this grand old province has to offer. Check out the wealth of businesses and organizations in the Really Made In Canada New Brunswick Business Directory!
Newfoundland was the tenth province to join Canadian Confederation and when one mentions this province, more often than not, the mainland annex of Labrador is implied as well. Today, Newfoundland and Labrador are one in facing new economic times. As traditional industries including mining, oil production, fishing, and manufacturing have seen a decline over the decades, the service industries have made this province a popular home base. Health, financial services, and public administration now make up the top three segments of the local economy. Fortunately for this historic province, tourism has been exceptionally successful in boosting the local income. The Really Made In Canada Newfoundland And Labrador Business Directory spotlights the growing number of local independent businesses who deserve your support!
While being the second smallest province in Canada, Nova Scotia is the most populous Atlantic province. Needless to say, this combination makes for a rich diversity in economic offerings including: fishing, mining, lumber, paper, oil and gas. But as with the rest of the country, Nova Scotia has suffered many declines and changes in the way in which local Nova Scotians make ends meet. The fish stocks which once shored up the pillar industry of this province were dramatically depleted due to overfishing. But this province is as rich with innovative solutions to keeping its economy alive as it is a delightful place to visit. The Really Made In Canada Nova Scotia Business Directory is a tribute to the many Canadians who never give up!
One could say that the Canadian Northwest Territories are a kind of diamond in the rough from the extreme blend of rugged terrain and local riches. Diamonds, gold, and natural gas have fueled the local economy in this coldest region of Canada, but, unlike many other mining-dependent communities, the barren, albeit prisitine, surroundings have ensured that there is plenty of unspoiled wilderness areas available. Surviving in the northwest is not always an easy chore and the Really Made In Canada Northwest Territories Business Directory is our guide to shining much needed light on local Canadian businesses who are more than familiar with tough times!
Once part of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut enjoys the distinction of being the largest and newest territory of Canada. Many Canadians are unfamiliar with this cold northern province as the creation of Nunvut ocurred in 1999. While the official name of this northernmost region of Canada is relatively new, its history involves indegenous peoples from as far back as 4000 years ago. As with many regions of Canada, the First Nations Peoples inhabited this land and continue to struggle with the changed economic and political local terrains. Mining is a major activity in this mineral rich area, but getting by for the locals is a daily struggle unknown to many other Canadians. The Really Made In Canada Nunavut Business Directory is devoted to helping local business owners and residents enjoy the successes they deserve!
Suffice it to say that Ontario is home to quite a few Canadians. In fact, this province has the largest population in all of Canada. Hydroelectric energy is one of the many economic endeavours this province leads in thanks to its many powerful rivers. But in addition to producing megawatts of electricity, some of the local rivers, such as the Niagara, are famous for make other kinds of sparks as romantic couples from around the world have discovered. Manufacturing was once a strong industry in this province, but outsourcing and globalization have contributed to significant declines in locally produced goods. The Really Made In Canada Ontario Business Directory is determined to sort out and help local Canadian businesses who still make Canadian products reach their audience!
If you scan the Maritime map too quickly, you might miss this tiniest province in Canada. Prince Edward Island is picturesque, and as with the rest of Canada laced, with a colourful past. Seasonal industries of fishery, tourism and agriculture dominate the local economy. But this little gem is no small potatoes when it comes to feeding the rest of Canada. As a producer of one third of Canada's total potato production, it's clear that Prince Ewdard Island is a book not to be judged by it's cover. The Really Made In Canada Prince Edward Island Business Directory offers in in depth look at local islanders who are proud to offer really Canadian goods and services!
The swift flowing river of Saskatchewan is responsible for the name of the exceptionally flat province. Traditionally, agriculture has been Saskatchewan's primary economic activity, but forestry, fishing, and hunting also add to the local GDP. This Canadian breadbasket produces close to half of Canada's grains and in addition to mining, oil and gas production are big factors in the aggregate wealth of this province. The earliest residents of Saskatchewan included Athabaskan, Algonquian, Atsina, Cree, Saulteaux and Sioux tribes. But as European settlers displaced the First Nations Peoples, Saskatchewan became know for its rich ethnic diversity. The Really Made In Canada Saskatchewan Business Directory is oriented to keeping you up to date with the latest local Canadian businesses!
The Yukon Territory, or Yukon as is currently known, is home to the highest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan. There seem to be bore white capped mountains than residents in this sparsely popluated Arctic region of Canada, but industry and history are abundant here. The mining of silver, gold, zinc, asbestos, copper, and lead have contributed to a significant portion of the province's economy. In the early days, the gold rush made this a popular rustic destination, and now that legendary history keeps the local tourism industry alive. Trapping and fishing were once important staples of the local economy, but those have declined over the decades. For the latest Canadian businesses operating in this region, check out the Really Made In Canada Yukon Territory Business Directory!
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