Mar 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Trivia Question
Q: Almost every one of us has done this when it comes to shopping. A third of us have done this in the past year. What is it?
A: Thrifted. Either donated or purchased.
The same report also shows thrifting is very common overall, with about 90% of Canadians having engaged with thrift stores at some point
What that means in numbers
Canada’s population is roughly 40 million, so:
~30–33% = about 12–13 million Canadians thrifted in the past year (approximate estimate based on that survey rate)
Key takeaway
Thrifting isn’t niche anymore in Canada—it’s mainstream and growing, especially among younger people (like Gen Z).