7 Canadian Swimwear Brands to Wear This Summer
Coast-to-coast bikinis.
Though Canada may not be renowned for its hot temperatures, between the west coast’s mountainous shoreline, the east coast’s Atlantic beaches, and countless freshwater lakes, Canadians still flock to the water all summer long. In turn, a wave of local swimwear brands has emerged creating pieces for every summer setting—and nothing says Canadian summer like tan lines left from a homegrown bikini. Below, find the best locally made swimwear brands to fill your wardrobe or suitcase with this season.
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Beth Richards
In 2011, Vancouver designer Beth Richards founded her namesake label on female empowerment. “This is not just a swimsuit. It’s an opportunity to change the way women feel about swimwear.” Aesthetically, the label’s identity is defined by its elevated, contemporary approach to timeless bikini styles—puffed sleeves, cut outs, and gathered knots lend character to otherwise simple silhouettes. A signature black palette with occasional splashes of colour captures the brand’s playful sophistication and universal appeal.
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Left On Friday
Tired of searching for the perfect, every-occasion swimsuit, Vancouver athletes Shannon Savage and Laura Low Ah Kee took matters into their own hands, creating Left On Friday. With experience working on Lululemon’s product team in their back pocket, the duo began crafting swimwear that would endure sport, sun, and swim. Each suit, designed with the brand’s proprietary Insanely Comfortable Fit fabric, has reinforced its stress points to keep the wearer comfortable in and out of the water. Balancing technical performance with elevated style, the brand proves that fashion-forward design doesn’t have to be compromised for wearability.
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Nyud
Toronto’s Nyud makes the case for the capsule wardrobe beyond the shoreline. Designed to be worn on repeat, Nyud’s bikinis reflect the brand’s expertise in construction. Barely-there seams. Double lining. Fabrics sourced from Italy. Wearability and longevity set Nyud apart in the swimwear space, and its latest Olive & Contrast collection continues that. “It’s about giving women another staple they can build their capsule wardrobe around,” says Emily Osmow, co-founder of Nyud. “Always timeless, not trend-driven.”
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Ocin
Few swimwear brands have become as closely associated with sustainability as Ocin. Its name—pronounced “ocean”—offers a glimpse into the label’s core. Not only is its product line made with recycled and regenerated material, but the Vancouver brand also donates a portion of its earnings to nonprofits and sustainability organizations. “For me, Ocin is a vehicle to raise awareness, shift perspectives, build community, and create global openness,” founder Courtney Chew says. “The little things you do add up and has incredible impact on our collective future.”
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Othersea
At the heart of Othersea is 11 women handmaking each bikini in the St-Roch district in downtown Quebec City. Since 2016, the French Canadian brand has created swimwear with the well-being of its wearers, its makers, and the planet in mind. The product line features natural and regenerated fibres such as Econyl, organic linen, Tencel, organic cotton, and merino wool, reducing pollution and water consumption while offering longer wear with quality materials. Resistant to chlorine, salt, sweat, and repeated washing, the swimsuits are designed to remain staples long after a single summer.
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Shan
With its new spring/summer 2027 collection appearing on the Miami Swim Week runway earlier this year, Shan epitomizes luxury Canadian swimwear. With over 40 years of craftmanship at its atelier in Laval, Quebec, the label leads with Made in Canada authenticity, innovative design, and uncompromising quality.
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The Thirties
Driven by its mantra “Have less. Be more,” Quebec brand The Thirties doesn’t get swept into the fleeting trend cycle. Quality over quantity remains the label’s guiding ethos, creating classic, quality beachwear styles in a rich, considered range of colours. Its latest collection introduces hibiscus red and petal pink alongside subtle touches of gold in signature ring details that adorn mini sarongs and bandeau tops.
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