Best Leather Bags In Canada
The goal of this article is to introduce you to some of the best leather bags in Canada. Are you tired of fast fashion or buying products that don’t transition from season to season? Made in Canada leather bags truly stand the test of time and will be with you for years to come, regardless of seasons or trends that come and go. Scroll down to discover Canadian businesses that create great made in Canada leather bags.
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CANADIAN LEATHER BAGS
Illo Leather Bags
Illo Leather is a Calgary business owned by Sara Nishi. Sara creates Canadian leather bags with hand tools (no sewing machines) and vegetable tanned leather. Her designs are modern, minimalist and very fashionable.
Hides Handcrafted
Hides Handcrafted is a local Toronto business that creates a variety of leather bags that are 100% handmade and come with a lifetime warranty. They make everything from wallets, messenger and duffle bags, backpacks, belts, toiletry bags, and more. They also offer personalization and free shipping across Canada.
Canadian Leather Bags: Janie-Nicole Leather
Janie Nicole Leather is a Canadian leather bag manufacturer and local Calgary business. We love their small crossbody bag with an antique brass swing clasp (shown below). This shop is a star seller on Etsy and we can see why with the large amount of five star reviews for their Canadian made leather bags.
Bucks Leather Co.
Bucks Leather Co. is a local Toronto shop creating Canadian made leather bags that are of heirloom quality. They have a variety of styles to choose from including weekender, crossbody and tote leather bags. We personally love the tote bag with crossbody strap shown below. They also make leather wallets and toiletry bags which we’ve added to our Toronto gifts for him shopping guide.
NAB Leather
It’s rare that we come across a business that stands by their product as much as NAB Leather does by offering a lifetime guarantee on their handcrafted Canadian made leather bags. NAB Leather is a local Toronto shop and has an amazing collection of luxurious and durable leather duffle bags. Choose from black or brown full grain Italian leather. If you need a leather belt or wallet along with your leather bag, they make those too!
Karen Kalashnik Leather Bags
Another shop to buy leather bags in Canada is from local Toronto shop, Karen Kalashnik. Their Canadian leather bags are perfect for anyone looking for a unique, super trendy bag. Whether it’s fringe, unique hardware or gold zippers, Karen Kalashnik creates some of our favourite leather bags and purses.
Hammerthreads: Canadian Leather Bags
Hammerthreads in based in Woodstock, NB and makes all of their leather bags in Canada using full grain leather. Full grain leather means that it hasn’t been altered in any way and may include scratches and marks. This gives each bag character and makes them truly unique. Our favourite is the contrast tote (shown below).
Thistle Industries: Leather Bags In Canada
Thistle Industries is a local British Columbia shop based in Fort St John. They create made in Canada high quality leather bags that have all been thoroughly tested to make sure they meet high quality and design standards. Our favourite design of theirs is the ‘Rocket Queen’. It’s perfect for travel as it has a fully enclosed zipper top and interior pockets for phone, passport, etc. The unique patterned detail is an added bonus! It would make a great gift for travel lovers.
Canadian Leather Bags: Leather Studio
Leather Studio is another amazing Canadian leather bag brand and local Ontario shop. They have really unique designs that incorporate beautiful fabrics with leather. We love the fabric and leather tote bag (shown below). They also make laptop sleeves, leather portfolios, tool belts, passport holders, leather duffle bags, leather wallets, and more.
Paula Dee Mann Leather Bags
Paula Dee Mann is a local Nova Scotia shop creating gorgeous leather tote bag and a leather shoulder bag in two-toned leather. We’re loving the classic look of their bags.
Lusher: Leather Bags In Canada
Lusher is a local Vancouver shop and Canadian leather bag brand. They have some really unique and colourful leather bags to choose from including backpacks, the very popular sling bags, totes, and more.
- Please note: Their bags are made in Tuscany, Italy
Onquata Leather Bags
Onquata is a local Quebec shop based in Wendake founded by mother-daughter duo, Lise & Lara. They’re focused on celebrating Indigenous culture and supporting Indigenous artisans to create made in Canada leather handbags with trendy fringe. They also make really beautiful hand painted canoe paddles.
Beard & Bonnet
Beard & Bonnet is based in Warman, SK. These leather bags are handmade using chrome tanned leather and feature bronze rivets. This gorgeous bag features an exterior pocket and two interior pockets.
Nathaly Fox & Co.
Nathaly Fox & Co is a local Quebec shop based in Laval creating unique leather bags and accessories. A lot of their made in Canada leather products have unique buckles, stitching, and other little details we love.
Loka Studio: Leather Bags In Canada
All leather bags from Loka Studio are handmade by owner and designer Sam in Vittoria, ON. Her leather purses (shown below) have raw edges and a more organic feel while her leather totes and clutches have more of a minimal and modern feel with clean lines. There are also lots of colours to choose from.
Double SS Leather
Double SS Leather is a local Alberta shop and family-run business based in Strathmore. The owner, designer and maker, Sharon, has learned from her parents (Stan & Mabel) who have been building saddles for over 40 years! She creates Canadian leather bags and belts that are fashionable but also incredibly durable and can stand the test of time.
Veinage
Veinage is a local Montreal shop creating leather bags, wood products and accessories. You can tell that their bags are created with incredible attention to detail and the perfect mix of modern and vintage styles.
Wilhem & Friends Leather Bags
Wilhem & Friends is based in Vancouver, BC and has an amazing collection of made in Canada leather products like luggage tags, laptop sleeves and a leather duffle bag. This gorgeous bag (shown below) is perfect for weekend getaways, a stylish carry on, or heading to the gym.
Fulcrum Leather
Fulcrum Leather is a local BC shop based in Smithers. Their made in Canada bags are all customizable and available in multiple colours. You can reach out to them through Instagram for more information and to place an order.
Colleen Poitras
Colleen Poitras is a local Ontario shop based in Milton that has an incredible collection of made-to-order leather bags or ‘arm candy’, as they say. All Colleen Poitras pieces are made in Canada, have an edgy look with details like silver studded raw edge pockets and unique hardware.
Sadelmager
Sadelmager, based in Alliston and Toronto, uses traditional saddlery techniques that were passed on from the father of co-owner and designer, Becca. All bags are handcrafted with vegetable tanned leather and North American sourced materials. Their bags are truly built to last.
Project K Style: Leather Bags In Canada
Project K Style is a local Toronto business creating made in Canada leather bags. They have a great selection of vegan leather bags but they also have a few genuine leather bags to choose from like the beautiful leather tote shown below.Â
These are some of the best leather bags in Canada. Your support of these Canadian makers and businesses means so much. Thank you for shopping local.
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