We’ve kept 100% of our production at home in Canada because we are committed to outstanding craftsmanship. We believe it’s critical to the integrity of Canada Goose and the quality of our products. We believe that no one can do it better. But there’s a more important reason than that.
Cold weather is part of our national identity, and there are no better judges of the quality of our products than those for whom they are designed -- and by whom they were inspired. We’re proud to have Canadians rely on us for protection in unspeakably cold conditions. We stay in Canada because that’s who we are.
Founded in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada, over fifty years ago, Canada Goose has since grown to be recognized internationally as one of the world's leading manufacturers of extreme weather outerwear.
Sam Tick emigrated to Canada and after working as a cutter in other factories, became the founder of Metro Sportswear Ltd. and what would one day become Canada Goose Inc.
David Reiss, Sam Tick’s son-in-law, joins Metro Sportswear and invents a revolutionary down filling machine. During this time, David started Snow Goose which eventually becomes Canada Goose.
Laurie Skreslet becomes the first Canadian to summit Mt. Everest. Laurie worked with David to create a “big mountain” jacket for use when guiding. This iconic jacket was updated in 2011.
Dani Reiss, son of David Reiss, and grandson of Sam Tick, joins the company and soon becomes the president and CEO of Canada Goose.
Canada Goose has always been the preferred outerwear of film crews. When jackets appeared in the movie “The Day After Tomorrow” the relationship with film grew to a new level.
Canada Goose supports Polar Bears International (PBI). Dani Reiss becomes Chairman of the PBI board of directors and CG launches an exclusive collection from which funds are directed to PBI.
CG publishes the Goose People book to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and launches the concept of “Goose People ”. Their stories demonstrate Canada Goose’s commitment to free people from the cold.
Goose Person Ray Zahab enters the Guinness Book of World Records for his un-supported trek to the South Pole. He completed the journey on foot in 33 days, 23 hours and 55 minutes, the fastest time ever.
Musher, Lance Mackey wins the world’s toughest dog sled races - the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest, four times each and is the only person to ever to win both in the same year, which he did twice.
Canada Goose is committed to Free People From The Cold (TM) and creating an immersive culture of great values—entrepreneurship, accountability, passion, respect and innovation.
Canada Goose continues to innovate by creating lighter-weight products. The Hybridge Lite wins the prestigious Gear Of The Year award from Outside Magazine.
Canada Goose products are sold in over 40 countries worldwide and a European headquarters is established in Stockholm, Sweden.
The Conservation Alliance recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of protecting threatened wild places across North America, with eight new members this year to date, bringing the total membership to 170 companies. Among the additions was Canada Goose, the first Canadian outerwear brand to join the Alliance. So far this year, The Conservation Alliance has protected 10.5 million acres of land and 1,000 miles of rivers, removed one dam, and purchased a popular climbing area. Since its inception in 1989, the Alliance has contributed more than $7.5 million to grassroots environmental groups.
To learn more about the Conservation Alliance visit: www.conservationalliance.com.
With over two-thirds of the world’s polar bear population in Northern Canada and the Arctic habitat in jeopardy, Canada Goose is a proud Platinum sponsor to Polar Bears International (PBI). PBI is a not-for-profit organization devoted to preserving the habitat of polar bears around the world through research and education.
To learn more about Polar Bears International head to: www.polarbearsinternational.org.
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