A new school year is right around the corner in Ontario, which means that back-to-school shopping for in-person learning is on many families' to-do lists. As we asked parents what back-to-school products they’re looking for, we found a range of 'Made in Ontario' products that are registered with the Ontario Made program.
When you purchase back-to-school products made in Ontario, you're not only checking items off your list, but you’re also supporting our local manufacturers and growing our economy! From backpacks to hand sanitizers, here are a few Ontario-made products you might want to consider for your back-to-school shopping list.
Please note: this is a small selection of Ontario-made products to choose from. Click here to view all registered Ontario-made goods.
CLOTHING AND AСCESSORIES
Castelo
PREMIER ANTIBACTERIAL BACKPACK
A sturdy, functional backpack that has patented antibacterial technology plus an interior laptop pocket and double side bottle pockets.
mini mioche
BASEBALL HAT
Make any outfit instantly cooler with this minimalist baseball hat that features an adjustable velcro closure. Available in toddler, child, and youth sizes.
Happiness Is Inc.
YOUTH T-SHIRTS
Featuring a stylish design and a variety of sizes, these t-shirts are suitable for any occasion. Easy to care for: all you have to do is machine wash like colours and toss in your dryer.
Eenvoudig - Simply Unique
BERMUDA SHORTS
These handcrafted shorts made of 95% cotton are made in Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island. They are available in a variety of sizes with quality stretchy knits.
COVID-19 SAFETY IN SCHOOL
Communication Mask
KIDS, TWEENS, AND TEENS MASKS
With a wide variety of colours and sizes to choose from, these reusable cotton masks have unique and innovative ear loops that feel so soft you don't even feel them.
Happy Natural Products
HAPPY 80% HAND SANITIZER SPRAY
Kill germs, not your hands! Formulated with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Oil, this extraordinarily unscented sanitizer spray helps keep skin soft.
Inamullumani
KIDS MASK LANYARD
Made with colourful beads and charms, you can customize the text that you would like to be included, while ensuring your child does not lose their mask.
commUNITY
MASK HOLDERS
Keeping your masks safe and clean is easy with these 100% cotton mask holders. The holders come with a handy carabiner so they can be attached easily to a backpack.
LUNCH AND SNACK TIME
Ardent Earth
UPCYCLED RICE SACK LUNCH BAG
Handmade from upcycled rice sacks and second-hand fabric that was once destined for landfills, and lightly insulated, this lunch bag is perfect for school lunches.
Joseph’s Nutless Clusters
NUTLESS CLUSTERS
Made with dates, coconut, and brown rice crisp, these school safe, delicious, healthy, and all-natural bite size snacks are peanut free and gluten free.
Ohh! Foods
APPLE PIE BITES
Rolled with apples, oats and topped with a dash of cinnamon, these bites are a perfect treat for any time of the day, and are allergen friendly, vegan, and gluten free.
Beebagz
REUSABLE FOOD STORAGE BAGS
BeeBAGZ™ are 100% natural and a safer, more convenient option to plastic for all your family's food storage needs.
Welo
KIDS PROBIOTIC BARS
Kid-approved - these delicious probiotic bars can improve your little one's digestion, strengthen their immune system, reduce cold/flu symptoms and increase vitamin absorption.
THE BASICS
Catalina Sánchez
HARD COVER NOTEBOOK
With this one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted notebook, your inner genius will have the space it needs to flourish. You can choose between plain, lined, dotted, or kraft pages in a pocket or a journal size.
Oliver’s Labels
STICK-EEZ™ CLOTHING LABELS
If it has a clothing tag, use a Stick-eez™ Clothing Label on it! Easy to use, these labels don't require any ironing or sewing skills - just a little peeling and sticking.
Davis Group
PREMIUM ECONOMY BINDERS
A great budget-friendly binder solution, these quality made binders are glued on both sides for extra strength and durability, and come in 14 amazing colours.
Published on August 18, 2021