Our Members

An ecologically-friendly, biodynamic mixed farm and worker co-op. Agricultural Renewal Co-operative is a co-operative of people united in diversifying the farm for the betterment of the land and its surrounding community. A varying number of adults, teenagers and children live here on a short or long-term basis. We work with many young apprentices from many different countries, predominately Europe. It is a friendly, welcoming and lively place, dedicated to stewardship of the land for present & future generations.

BeetBox is a worker’s co-operative producing wholesome vegetables and vegetable seed. Our mission is to promote good food for our local community by producing high quality and wholesome vegetables using ecological farming practices.  You’ll find our 110 acre farm smack dab in Ottawa on farmland managed by the National Capital Commission.

CanTrust Hosting Co-operative provides managed Linuz hosting for Co-ops, non-profits, NGOs  and organizations working for positive social change.  Our speciality is Drupal, WordPress, and other PHP CMS hosting.  We host everything from simple blogs to complex community information systems.

Our private cloud is operated on our own servers, which are co located in Vancouver, Toronto, and Seattle data centres. For Canadian clients, we offer solutions that are 100% Canadian hosted, including all backups.  Co-operatives, check out our website for discounted rates.

English: We are the planet’s only co-operative sex store. Democratically run, worker owned and operated, our approach to sexuality is one of respect, openness, humour, communication and responsibility. We are service and community oriented; accessible and disability-positive.

Français: Jouets sexuels, magasin de livres et vidéos; le site contient du matériel adulte pour les plus de 18 ans.

We are professional developmental services workers who strive to deliver person directed support services where, when and how you want them with reliability, commitment and integrity at a fair price. Our goal is a cooperative work environment where both people with disabilities and their workers thrive.

EnerGreen Builders Co-operative has seven members, each bringing unique construction experience and skills. EnerGreen is committed to building and maintaining high quality sustainable buildings and we endeavour to use environmentally friendly building materials and practices.

Based in the Tantramar region of southeast New Brunswick, we are committed to using the local trades people and goods produced in this region. However, in order to make high quality renewable technology available to customers, we are agents for North American suppliers as well.

The Fourth Pig fulfills contracts in sustainable building design, education and construction, natural building materials design and installation, and renewable energy installation. Fourth Pig provides consultation and training for clients in the green building and alternative energy sectors.

English: The Greenhouse Co-op is a bedding plant and garden centre that operates as a seasonal business in St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia. The business produces a wide range of bedding plants (flowers and vegetables), hanging baskets, and planters. In addition, it carries a large variety of nursery items: trees, shrubs, soil conditioners, and fertilizers. Three founding members established the Co-op in 1987 as a worker co-op.

Français: Cultivateurs de plantes, détaillants.

Established in early 2012, Hub City Cycles Community Co-operative has been a fixture in downtown Nanaimo.  Part of our organization is devoted to operating a full-service bike shop.  We repair and recondition donation bikes and offer them for sale at very reasonable prices. We also provide space for members of the co-op to work on their own bikes, get help with repair/replacement questions, and further their knowledge of bicycle mechanics.

English: Fair trade organic “Camino” chocolate bars, candy bars, hot chocolate, sugar, juices; sourced from co-ops of family farms in developing countries. La Siembra Co-operative was founded in 1999 with the goal of reconnecting consumers with farmers in a sustainable manner. Our name La Siembra means “sowing” or “planting time” in Spanish. It is also a symbol for the seeds of change that our co-operative is sowing through its fair trade, educational and co-operative activities.

Français: Cacao et chocolat organique «Cacao Camino» du commerce équitable; obtenus de coopératives de cacao et de fermes familiales de production de sucre en pays en voie de développement.

The London Brewing Co-operative was established to bring to market an eclectic style of beers that are brewed in extremely small batches.  We are a nano-sized brewery producing single barrel batches of beer that reflect a long tradition of brewing and all that Southwestern Ontario has to offer.  Our small batch sizes mean we can take risks and utilize a wide range of in-season ingredients and brewing techniques that would not be possible with larger volumes.

English: A multi-cultural health broker is a bilingual and bicultural member of the community who: provides linguistic interpretation and cultural clarification; helps families access services and resources within the health and social service system; connects families to cultural community groups and resources; and supports community development.

Français: Les services prénataux et d’autres services de santé, livrés à une diversité de communautés d’immigrants.

English: Natural Cycleworks strives to promote positive transportation choices by making appropriate technology and resources available for individuals to live healthier lives. Natural Cycle is composed of a number of enterprises including a bicycle retailer, a bicycle mechanic service, a bicycle component fabrication and design company, and a bicycle components distribution company.

Français: C’est le but de la Coopérative Natural Cycle d’appuyer le transport durable en améliorant l’accès aux véhicules humains, c’est à dire, des bicyclettes!

English: Organic Planet Worker Co-op is committed to supplying Winnipeg with fresh produce, groceries, gluten-free goods, non-toxic health and beauty products, and providing an organic and vegan deli.

Français: Magasin d’aliments naturels.

Planet Bean began roasting coffee in downtown Guelph in 1997. Planet Bean has two coffee bars serving all kinds of excellent coffee beverages created by our highly skilled team of baristas. Fresh roasted coffee beans are also available. Our company also has a thriving wholesale business which supplies cafes, restaurants, gourmet and speciality grocers, businesses, churches, universities and schools.

Shift Delivery Co-op is a worker co-operative that uses zero emissions cargo trikes to replace delivery trucks in the Vancouver downtown core.

Sun Certified is a multi-stakeholder coop specializing in energy efficient new home construction and super insulated retrofits.  We work on both residential and small commercial projects and also provide consulting services on efficient design.

English: Bike shop for commuters, couriers and other urban cyclists.

Français: Magasin de vélo pour des banlieusards, pour les messagers et pour d’autres cyclistes urbains.

The Vancouver Renewable Energy Co-op (VREC) is a registered cooperative. Our mandate is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, other pollution and non renewable energy by installing affordable renewable energy systems in the greater Vancouver area.

Food, retail.

West Arm Woodworking Co-op is built by woodworkers, for woodworkers: providing accessible & affordable shop space, workshops and wood ordering services.