With punishing tariffs and threats of annexation from the current U.S. administration, the decision to Buy Canadian has never felt so important. That’s why we’ve put together a list of stock footage (and photography) resources that are 100% Canadian-owned.
If you’re looking for true-Canadian sources for your next stock footage or photo search, be sure to check out:
Canadian-Owned Stock Footage Companies:
Dissolve | Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Premium stock footage and photography with strong Canadian representation. Curated collections that feature great Canadian landscapes and urban Canadian settings.
CanadaStockFootage.com | Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
A boutique and growing collection of 100% Canadian content. Quality, cinematic content including eye-catching drone content of Canadian nature and urban clips. Royalty-free. 4K and HD content.
Stocksy United | Victoria, B.C., Canada
A cooperative owned by the artists who contribute to it. Represents a strong contingent of Canadian photographers and videographers,
Overflight Stock | Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Based in Vancouver, B.C., Overflight Stock offers a comprehensive collection of drone aerials from all over the world. Overflight stock also specializes in producing and licensing driving plates.
Other sources for Canadian Stock Footage and Photography:
Content (Canadian and otherwise) is not just limited to stock footage sites. You can find great stock footage and photos from the following Canadian sources:
National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Stock Footage Library
https://archives.nfb.ca/home/
The NFB maintains a large archive of Canadian footage spanning decades. Their collection includes historical footage, landscapes, city scenes, and cultural events. You can search and license footage through the NFB's website.
CBC Archives
https://www.cbc.ca/archives
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation offers access to its huge archive of news footage, documentaries, and cultural programming. This material is especially valuable if you're looking for historical Canadian content or news footage. Contact CBC's licensing department directly to access their stock footage library.
Provincial Archives: Each province maintains its own audiovisual archives with region-specific footage. Examples include:
- BC Archives (Royal BC Museum) https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/archives/tools/instructional-films
- Yukon Archives https://yukon.ca/en/arts-and-culture/archives
- Northwest Territories Archives https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/nwt-archives
- Nunavut Archives https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/culture-language-heritage-and-art/archives
- Archives of Ontario https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/
- Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec https://www.banq.qc.ca/
- Nova Scotia Archives https://archives.novascotia.ca/virtual/
- Provincial Archives of New Brunswick https://archives.gnb.ca/archives/?culture=en-CA
- Prince Edward Island Archives https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/search-public-archives-material-online
- Newfoundland & Labrador Archives https://therooms.ca/collections-records-and-research
- Archives of Manitoba https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/archives/
- Provincial Archives of Alberta https://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/
- Saskatchewan Archives https://www.saskarchives.com/
Masterfile | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Masterfile has been a Canadian based Stock Image Licensor Since 1981. Their collection features millions of premium Rights-Managed and Royalty-Free photos and illustrations.
Not surprisingly these Canadian-based companies and resources are great places to find Canadian-themed content. Using authentic Canadian content is a great way to promote Canadian identity.
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Also, if you know of any other useful Canadian stock footage and/or photography resources please let us know in the comment section below and we'll add them to this blog.
