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What’s the best kind of weekend? A long weekend! As we all prepare to relax and adventure this July 1st, we at Breathe Outdoors are looking back on our history as a Canadian company and celebrating our renewed commitment to making the outdoors a more welcoming and accepting place for all. This Canada Day, we wanted to put the spotlight on other uniquely Canadian brands that are just as excited to help you explore the outdoors as we are. Enjoy your long weekend everyone!

Nova Craft Canoes are made in Canada on the traditional territory of the Lenape, Attawandaron, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples. Nova Craft recognizes the canoe as a symbol of Indigenous culture and as having a central role in the history of Canada. Nova Craft is committed to helping you find a canoe to fit your lifestyle, and will gladly special order and customize to your needs. Nova Craft Canoe is proud to contribute to bettering the paddling community through fostering environmental conservation and stewardship, promoting the accessibility of outdoor recreation, honouring the power of nature to heal and inspire.

FIG is a versatile and minimalist eco-conscious clothing brand designed in Montreal and created for the everyday traveler. FIG is also proud to support Canadian manufacturing by keeping part of their production here. Preserving the environment is also a fundamental value. As a brand, FIG chooses to put quality and sustainability first. Timeless and versatile, FIG clothes are built to last and be worn for a long time.

Kuma Outdoor Gear offers North America luxury camping supplies designed in Canada. Kuma believes in creating durable, cool, outdoor products; it’s that simple. Their emphasis is on rugged and tough products that you can depend on. Using premium materials and a focus on ultimate comfort creates products that you can’t live without.

There’s nothing like a home cooked meal to help you relax and unwind during the long weekend. Although they might not be exactly like what Mom used to make, these Canadian food brands will help you serve up Canadian classics wherever your long weekend adventures take you.

Tentree believes that big change starts with small changes in our every day lives. By planting 10 trees for every purchase, tentree hopes to make big change accessible to everybody and show the lasting impact that one small choice can have. As a Canadian brand based in Vancouver, tentree’s Canadian planting sites hold a special place in their hearts.

DU/ER was created to make it easier for people to get dressed and get on with the good stuff - the healthy, adventurous, meaningful stuff. The first retail location in Vancouver opened in 2016 with three Canadian stores to follow. DU/ER grew from a gap that athleisure couldn't fill; clothing for anything you want to do in a day - hiking, the office, or out to dinner. With more versatile items in your closet, you can get dressed, out the door, and on with the important things - like helping others live their lives in a more sustainable way.