Made in Canada Chip Brands: Ultimate Source List
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Craving a crunchy snack? Canada has some fantastic chip brands! This list is your guide to finding delicious chips made right here in Canada.
We’ll discover different brands, the types of chips they make, what makes them special, and where you can usually find them.
Why Choose Canadian Chip Brands?
- Support Canadian Businesses: Buying Canadian helps local companies and jobs.
- Unique Canadian Flavors: You can often find flavors popular in Canada, like Ketchup and All Dressed!
- Local Ingredients (Sometimes): Some Canadian brands make a point of using potatoes or corn grown by Canadian farmers.
- Quality Production: Many Canadian chipmakers focus on quality ingredients and cooking methods.
Our Crunchy List of Canadian Chip Brands
Potato Chips – Kettle Cooked
Kettle-cooked chips are usually thicker, crunchier, and cooked in smaller batches.
Covered Bridge Potato Chips (Waterville, NB):
Covered Bridge is a fantastic Canadian chip company based in New Brunswick.
They’re known for their delicious kettle-cooked potato chips, made from potatoes grown on their own farm!
They offer classic flavours like Sea Salt, Salt & Vinegar, and BBQ, plus unique Canadian favourites like Ketchup and Storm Chips (a mix of flavours!).
They cook their chips in small batches for extra crunch. You can find them in many stores across Canada. Best for: Farm-to-chip kettle quality. Visit Website: [https://coveredbridgechips.com/en/]
Hardbite Chips (Surrey, BC):
Hardbite Chips are made in British Columbia, and they’re all about bold flavours and a serious crunch. They use locally sourced potatoes whenever possible.
Their kettle-cooked chips come in exciting flavours like Spicy Dill Pickle, Wild Onion & Yogurt, and Smokin’ BBQ.
They focus on natural ingredients and a satisfying, hearty chip. Look for them in grocery stores, especially in Western Canada, but also increasingly across the country.
Best for: Bold flavours and serious crunch. Visit Website: [https://hardbitechips.com/]
Neal Brothers Foods (Concord, ON):
Neal Brothers is a Canadian, family-owned company that makes a variety of snack foods, including kettle-cooked potato chips.
They focus on natural and organic ingredients. Their chip flavours often have a slightly gourmet twist, like Pink Himalayan Salt or Maple Bacon.
They also make tortilla chips and other snacks.
They’re committed to quality and often found in health food sections or specialty aisles in grocery stores across Canada.
Best for: Natural ingredients and gourmet flavours. Visit Website: [http://www.nealbrothersfoods.com/]
Potato Chips – Classic Style
These are the thinner, often lighter-textured potato chips that are a classic snack.
Yum Yum Chips (Warwick, QC):
Yum Yum is a very popular chip brand from Quebec.
They’ve been making chips since the 1950s! They offer classic-style potato chips in many flavours, including Canadian favourites like Ketchup and All Dressed.
They also make other snacks like ripple chips, cheese puffs, and onion rings.
Yum Yum is a family-owned Canadian company with a strong presence in Quebec and Eastern Canada.
You can find their bright yellow bags in many grocery and convenience stores. Best for: A taste of Quebec snacking. Visit Website: [http://yum-yum.com/en/]
Corn Chips / Tortilla Chips
These chips are made from corn masa and are perfect for dipping in salsa or guacamole.
Que Pasa Mexican Foods (Owned by Nature’s Path, Richmond, BC):
Que Pasa makes organic tortilla chips. They are owned by Nature’s Path, a large Canadian organic food company based in BC.
Que Pasa chips are made with organic, non-GMO corn, often using traditional stone-ground methods.
They offer various styles like yellow corn, blue corn, and multigrain, as well as different shapes for dipping.
You can find Que Pasa chips in most grocery stores across Canada, often in the natural foods section.
Best for: Organic tortilla chips. Visit Website: [https://naturespath.com/en-ca/pages/que-pasa]
(Neal Brothers Foods – Already listed, but mention their Tortilla Chips):
Neal Brothers (Concord, ON) also makes excellent tortilla chips, often organic and in interesting varieties like Blue Corn with Flax or Sweet Potato.
Best for: Natural ingredient tortilla chips. Visit Website: [http://www.nealbrothersfoods.com/]
Brands with Canadian Production (But Not Canadian-Owned)
It’s important to acknowledge major brands that are made in Canada but owned by large multinational corporations.
Buying these still supports Canadian jobs in manufacturing and distribution.
Old Dutch (Factories in Winnipeg, MB & Calgary, AB – US-Owned):
Old Dutch is a very popular brand, especially in Western Canada.
They make classic potato chips, kettle chips, corn chips, pretzels, and many other snacks.
They also produce snacks under the classic Humpty Dumpty brand name.
Furthermore, they have large manufacturing plants in Canada and use Canadian potatoes.
Although the company is US-owned, their Canadian operations are significant, and they are a household name.
They offer many popular Canadian flavours like Ketchup and All Dressed. Visit Website: [https://www.olddutchfoods.ca/]
Miss Vickie’s (Factories in Canada – Owned by PepsiCo/Frito-Lay):
Miss Vickie’s kettle-cooked potato chips were originally a Canadian brand started in Alliston, Ontario.
They became famous for their crunchy texture and classic flavours.
While the brand is now owned by PepsiCo/Frito-Lay (an American company), many of the chips sold in Canada are still made in Canadian factories.
They remain a very popular choice for kettle chip lovers. Visit Website: [http://www.missvickies.ca/]
Lay’s, Doritos, Ruffles, Cheetos, etc. (Factories in Canada – Owned by PepsiCo/Frito-Lay):
Many of the most popular chip brands worldwide are owned by PepsiCo/Frito-Lay.
They operate large factories in Canada (e.g., in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta) where many of the products sold in Canada are manufactured, often using Canadian potatoes.
While not Canadian brands, buying these products does support Canadian manufacturing jobs.
Pringles (Factory in Belleville, ON – Owned by Kellogg’s):
Pringles, the stackable potato crisps, are owned by Kellogg’s (an American company).
However, the Pringles sold in Canada are primarily manufactured at a large plant in Belleville, Ontario.
Store Brands (President’s Choice, No Name, Compliments, Kirkland Signature, etc.)
Major Canadian grocery chains (Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro) and retailers like Costco often have their own store brands of chips.
These chips are frequently high-quality and manufactured by Canadian companies (sometimes even the brands listed above) in Canadian factories, offering good value.
Checking the packaging (“Made in Canada” or “Product of Canada”) is the best way to confirm.
Conclusion
Canada offers a fantastic variety of chips and crunchy snacks, from classic potato chips in unique Canadian flavours to kettle-cooked delights and cheesy favourites.
Whether you choose a proudly Canadian-owned brand or a popular snack made in a Canadian factory, there are plenty of ways to satisfy your craving.
Explore the different brands and flavours to find your perfect Canadian crunch! We’ll keep this list updated, so check back for more snack discoveries.
