ShopLocal Directory
ShopLocal.website is Canada's community-powered business directory. It helps people discover Canadian businesses and gives owners tools to maintain their public information. Browse by place or service, check the available sources, and confirm current details directly with the business.
Founded and operated by Jason Ansell in Ontario, Canada.
23,900+
business listings
25
business categories
4,000+
listings in Toronto alone
Free
basic listing for owners
Figures as of October 2026. The directory is updated continuously.
More than a directory
Alongside business listings, ShopLocal carries travel and accommodation content and a program for local business associations.
Business Directory
Browse by city, province or category, or search by keyword.
OpenNear Me
Find businesses close to where you are right now.
OpenTravel
Destination pages by region and interest, with a trip planner.
OpenVacation Rentals
Cottages, cabins, chalets and lakefront stays by province and city.
OpenGuides
Local guides: things to do, where to stay and how to choose.
OpenBIA Partners
A program for Business Improvement Areas and their members.
Open25 business categories
Coverage varies by community and category. Counts are rounded.
Communities across Canada
A few of the cities with the most listings. Every city and province has its own page on ShopLocal.
Toronto
ON · 4,000+ listings
Vancouver
BC · 2,800+ listings
North York
ON · 1,200+ listings
Mississauga
ON · 1,100+ listings
Scarborough
ON · 950+ listings
Etobicoke
ON · 840+ listings
Calgary
AB · 570+ listings
Montréal
QC · 520+ listings
Ottawa
ON · 300+ listings
Brampton
ON · 300+ listings
Winnipeg
MB · 130+ listings
Halifax
NS · 75 listings
What makes ShopLocal different
Easy Discovery
Search thousands of businesses by city, category or keyword across every province.
Owner-Managed Listings
Owners can request authority to manage a listing and keep its details current. Unclaimed records are identified on their profiles.
Customer Reviews
Read and leave honest reviews to help Canadians make informed decisions.
Community Powered
Built by and for Canadians. Supporting local businesses strengthens entire communities.
Local First
Explore businesses neighbourhood by neighbourhood, city by city, province by province.
For Business Owners
Claim your listing, update your information and grow your visibility with optional paid plans and promotions.
For customers
- Browse Canadian businesses by city, province or category.
- See where listing information comes from, where a source is available.
- Suggest an edit when you spot outdated details. Every suggestion is reviewed.
- Submit a local business that is not listed yet.
For business owners
- Add or claim your listing. Basic claims are free after ownership review.
- Update your business details from the business dashboard.
- Choose an optional paid plan or time-limited promotion for more visibility.
- Suggested edits are reviewed before your listing changes.
Listing plans and promotions
A basic listing is free. Paid plans add a fuller profile, and one-time promotions add visibility for a week. Current prices are on ShopLocal.
Free
- Business name and address
- Phone, email and website
Starter
- Business profile
- Logo and social links
- Starter badge
Professional
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 5 photos
- Professional badge
Business
- Everything in Professional
- Up to 10 photos
- Products and services
- Homepage featured eligibility
Enterprise
- Everything in Business
- Up to 20 photos
- Enterprise badge
Highlight
A highlighted listing card for 7 days.
Top Ad
Priority within matching results for 7 days.
Featured Ad
A featured badge and homepage eligibility for 7 days.
Local guides and travel reading
City guides, province-by-province vacation rental guides and advice on choosing a place to stay.
Things to Do in Vancouver, British Columbia
Read the guide City guideThings to Do in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Read the guide City guideThings to Do in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Read the guide Province guideOntario Vacation Rentals: The Complete Guide
Read the guide Province guideBritish Columbia Vacation Rentals: The Complete Guide
Read the guide Province guideQuebec Vacation Rentals: The Complete Guide
Read the guide Rental guideBest Cottages in Canada
Read the guide Rental guideBest Lakefront Homes in Canada
Read the guide Rental guideBest Ski Chalets in Canada
Read the guideNeed a site like this built?
Ansell Publishing designs and builds web platforms and applications.