Hobbies & Crafts / DIY Kits Brands

True North: 80/100

Eurographics is a Montreal-based puzzle and art publisher that designs its products in Canada while manufacturing them in the USA and Germany. The brand ships directly from its Montreal warehouse to Canadian consumers, offering a low-risk domestic buying experience.

True North: 60/100

Cobble Hill Puzzles is a jigsaw puzzle brand owned by the Canadian company Outset Media, headquartered in Victoria, BC. While the brand is Canadian-owned, its puzzles are manufactured in the United States and direct website orders ship from the US, which may lead to import duties for Canadian consumers.

True North: 60/100

Meccano is a historic construction toy brand specializing in metal DIY kits and puzzles, owned by the Canadian entertainment company Spin Master. While the brand is Canadian-owned and ships directly to Canadian consumers from local warehouses, specific manufacturing locations for the current product line are not explicitly disclosed on the brand's website.

True North: 60/100

Kinetic Sand is a sensory play brand owned by the Canadian toy company Spin Master, headquartered in Toronto. While the sand is manufactured in Europe, the brand is managed by its Canadian parent and sold primarily through major authorized retailers like Walmart and Amazon.

True North: 60/100

Cool Maker is a DIY activity brand for children owned by the Canadian entertainment company Spin Master, which is headquartered in Toronto. While the parent company is Canadian, specific manufacturing origins for the kits are not disclosed, and direct purchases from the official store may incur duties for Canadian residents.

True North: 50/100

Melissa & Doug is a leading manufacturer of educational toys, currently owned by the Canadian company Spin Master Corp. While the brand's design and headquarters are located in the United States, its official website does not offer shipping to Canada, making local retailers the primary source for Canadian buyers.

True North: 40/100

Bernat is a leading North American yarn brand owned by Spinrite LP, which is headquartered in Listowel, Ontario. While many of its popular lines are manufactured in Canada, some products are imported, and the brand maintains a high standard of safety through OEKO-TEX certification for its baby lines.

True North: 10/100

Crayola is a global leader in art and creative supplies, owned by the US-based Hallmark Cards, Inc. While its iconic crayons are manufactured in the United States, the brand does not sell directly to consumers via its Canadian website, instead distributing through major national retailers.

True North: 10/100

Dremel is a prominent manufacturer of rotary tools and DIY accessories owned by the German-based Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. The brand provides a clear two-year warranty for Canadian consumers but does not sell directly through its website, instead utilizing a network of authorized retailers like Home Depot and Canadian Tire.

True North: 0/100

Artist's Loft is a private-label brand owned by the US-based Michaels Companies, Inc., specializing in entry-level art supplies, DIY kits, and puzzles. While the brand is easily accessible to Canadians through Michaels' domestic retail network, specific information regarding manufacturing origin and long-term product warranties is not publicly disclosed.

True North: 0/100

Aquabeads is a Japanese-owned brand of water-activated bead craft kits, originally developed by Epoch Co., Ltd. The brand maintains a dedicated Canadian presence but does not sell directly to consumers, instead distributing through major retailers like Toys R Us and Walmart.

True North: 0/100

Make It Real is a US-based toy company specializing in creative DIY kits and media for children. While they ship to Canada, orders originate from the United States and may be subject to import duties and cross-border return costs.

True North: 0/100

Diamond Dotz is a global DIY craft brand specializing in diamond painting kits, owned by Needleart World. While the products are designed in the USA and Australia and meet various international safety standards, Canadian customers ordering directly from the website should be aware that items ship from the United States and may incur import duties.

True North: 0/100

Plaid is a prominent American manufacturer of DIY craft supplies, including iconic brands like Mod Podge and FolkArt, and is owned by The Michaels Companies, Inc. While many of its core products are manufactured in the USA, Canadian consumers ordering directly from their website face high risk due to explicit duty and brokerage fee requirements.

True North: 0/100

Elmer's is a long-standing American brand specializing in adhesives and craft supplies, currently owned by Newell Brands. While the brand is a staple in Canadian retail, specific details regarding manufacturing locations and direct-to-Canada shipping are not disclosed on their official website.

True North: 0/100

Perler is a leading brand of fuse bead DIY kits owned by the UK-based IG Design Group plc. While their beads are manufactured in the USA, the brand does not offer direct shipping to Canada, meaning Canadian consumers must rely on authorized local retailers like Michaels or Walmart.

True North: 0/100

Faber-Castell is a historic German manufacturer of premium writing instruments and art supplies, owned by the Faber-Castell family and headquartered in Stein, Germany. While they operate a US-based direct store, they do not currently ship directly to Canada, requiring Canadian consumers to use authorized local retailers.

True North: 0/100

Revell is a globally recognized manufacturer of plastic model kits and puzzles, headquartered in Germany and owned by Revell GmbH. While the brand provides a dedicated replacement service for missing or damaged parts, they do not offer a clear direct-to-consumer shipping path for Canadians, who typically purchase through local hobby retailers.

True North: 0/100

Tamiya is a premier Japanese manufacturer of radio-controlled vehicles and plastic model kits, owned by Tamiya Corporation of Shizuoka, Japan. While they maintain a significant presence in North America, their primary US website does not ship to Canada, meaning Canadian buyers must rely on local authorized hobby shops.

True North: 0/100

Warhammer is a global leader in tabletop wargaming miniatures and DIY hobby kits, owned by the UK-based Games Workshop Group PLC. While the core miniatures are manufactured in the United Kingdom, Canadian orders are fulfilled from a US warehouse with all customs duties explicitly included in the checkout price.

True North: 0/100

Brother is a prominent manufacturer of printers, sewing machines, and office electronics, owned by the Japanese-based Brother Industries, Ltd. The brand operates a dedicated Canadian subsidiary headquartered in Quebec, ensuring domestic shipping and support for Canadian consumers.

True North: 0/100

Cricut is a leading manufacturer of smart cutting machines and DIY crafting supplies. The brand is owned by the American company Cricut, Inc., and while they offer direct shipping to Canada with transparent duty pricing, returns must be processed through their US-based facility.

True North: 0/100

Lego is a Danish-owned manufacturer of iconic building sets headquartered in Billund, Denmark. While products are designed in Denmark, they are manufactured across several global facilities and shipped to Canadian customers from the United States with all duties included in the purchase price.

True North: 0/100

Ravensburger is a prominent German manufacturer of puzzles and games, owned by Ravensburger AG and headquartered in Germany. While they operate their own factories in Germany and the Czech Republic, their official North American webstore does not currently ship to Canada, necessitating the use of authorized local retailers.