12 Popular Brands You Might Not Know Are Canadian

We are, in fact, responsible for more than Tim Hortons. *SHOCKS WORLD*

1. MAC

maccosmetics.ca

Founded in: Toronto, 1984.

Yup, your Ruby Woo lipstick has Canadian roots. Though headquarters are now across the border in New York, Mac began in Toronto.

2. TNA

aritzia.com

Founded in: Vancouver, BC, 1984.

High-end clothing store Artizia was founded in Western Canada in the early '80s. The store sold its own brands — one of which was TNA.

3. Edo Japan

edojapan.com

Founded in: Calgary, AB, 1979.

This food court staple began in Calgary, but has since expanded throughout Canada and into the United States.

4. Red Rose Tea

redrosetea.ca

Founded in: Saint John, NB, 1894.

Red Rose Tea can be considered a Canadian Heritage brand, but their tea can be found across North America.

5. IMAX

imax.com

Founded in: Toronto, ON, 1970.

Who hasn't craned their neck to take in an impressive battle scene on a giant IMAX screen? Those screens are now available all over the world, but the first one was in Toronto.

6. McCain Foods

mccain.ca

Founded in: Florenceville, NB, 1957.

Arguably THE brand for fries, McCain has been serving up crispy, golden, delicious potato products to customers around the world since the mid-Twentieth Century.

7. Lululemon Athletica

shop.lululemon.com

Founded in: Vancouver, BC, 1998.

Which came first — yoga or yoga pants?

Okay, so yoga's been around for a LONG time but Lululemon yoga pants and athletic clothing have managed to create a culture around athletic wear in just 17 years.

8. Cineplex Odeon

cineplex.com

Founded in: Toronto, ON, 1979.

Chances are, whether you're Canadian or American, your first movie date was at a Cineplex Odeon.

And, let's face it, you probably sat right at the back.

9. Club Monaco

clubmonaco.ca

Founded in: Toronto, ON, 1985.

Club Monaco might have previously been more appealing to your parents than to you, but now you find yourself wandering in looking for slightly-overpriced work wear. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ At least you can find them around the world.

*Club Monaco, though Canadian bred, is now owned by Polo Ralph Lauren.

10. Live Clean

live-clean.com

Founded in: Ontario, 2007.

You might be more familiar with this brand if you've had a baby in the house. Live Clean helps keeps babies organically clean on both sides of the border.

11. Jamieson Labratories

jamiesonvitamins.com

Founded in: Ontario, 1922.

Jamieson is a super-recognizable vitamin brand across North America and around the world. AND THEY HAVE GUMMIES. FOR. ADULTS.

12. Jugo Juice

jugojuice.com

Founded in: Calgary, AB, 1998.

Another Calgary creation, Jugo Juice's fruit smoothies transcend borders and reach across North America, to be enjoyed by all.