1957,Canada Goose was born.Founded by Sam Tick,the company operated under the name of Sportswear?."
MID-1960's,Popularity of Metro resulted in an expansion in the company - first hiring of additional employees.
1970,David Reiss married Malca Tick (Sam Tick's daughter) Metro starts to make down-filled garments
1972,David began his career at metro
1972-1982,Main point of business included custom-ordered,down-filled coats for Woods and heavy-duty parkas for the Canadian Rangers,various city police departments,The Ontario provincial police,the environment Ministry,The ministry of Correctional Services and municipal workers.
1982,David bought Mentro from Sam.He served as chief salesman and head designer.
1985,David registered the company under the name “Snow Goose“in Canada for Metro's down-filled jackers.
Early-1990's,Metro began selling product in Europe and it was discovered that the name (Snow Goose) was already registered there.The company registered the European product under the name "Canada Goose".
1997,Modern era of Canada Goose begins with current CEO Dani Reiss,son of David Reiss and grandson of Sam Tick, joins the company.
2000,Metro began to produce under one name only Canada Goose,The beginning for international expansion of Canada Goose making a move in to Japan.
2001,Dani Reiss takes the reins from David Reiss and is named CEO of Canada Goose Distribution partnerships in Western Europe and Scandinavia established.
2007,50th year anniversary of Canada Goose sees a surge in parka sales within Canada and the release of the first Goose people book.
2009,Canada Goose becomes available in its 40th country worldwide.
2010,Canada Goose opens a European Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.The European headquarters is responsible for Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Germany.
2011,Canada Goose marked the expansion of their company through the acquisition of a new Canadian manufacturing facility:Engineered Apparel based Winnipeg,Manitoba.
For more than 50 years, Canada Goose has been producing authentic extreme weather gear born of purpose and function, designed for those who need the confidence that come from quality. Beginning with a modest line of jackets and woolen shirts created in a small warehouse in Toronto. Canada Goose today has grown to be recognized internationally as the leading manufacturer of extreme weather outerwear in the world. We’ve kept our production at home in Canada because we believe that no one can do it better – but our products enjoy a truly global reach. Canada Goose is equally at home in the weather research stations of the frigid South Pole as it is on the windswept Iditarod dog sledding trial in Alaska, on movie sets in remote locations around the world, and in the most exclusive high-fashion centres. Wherever people need protection from the elements, top quality and iconic style, you’ll find Canada Goose.
LOGO HISTORY
Around the world there are few logos as easily identifiable as the Arctic Disk featured on Canada Goose jackets and apparel. It has come to represent the true spirit of exploration, quality, authenticity, and great Canadian craftsmanship. Getting to this point has been an evolution of design strategy as it often is with successful brands. Here is a look at the history of the Canada Goose logo.
