Hey.Cafe
Hey.Cafe, based in Penticton, British Columbia, is a Canadian social media platform. Founded by Andrew Lee, it serves as a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream sites. The platform organizes content into “cafes” based on specific interests. Notably, the service is ad-free and does not sell user data, sustaining itself through optional paid memberships.
Lemmy
Lemmy is a social media platform, similar to Reddit. You can find a good list of Canadian content here. There is a Buy Canadian group as well.
Gander Social
Gander Social is a homegrown, Canadian social media platform designed as an alternative to major US tech conglomerates like Facebook, Instagram, and X. Founded by Ben Waldman and structured as a Public Benefit Company, the mobile-only platform officially launched nationwide across Canada on Canada Day (July 1, 2026) with a core philosophy centered around data sovereignty, mental well-being, and genuine human connection.