Is Helly Hansen Canadian?
Partly
Ownership is split or partially foreign — read the details.
What we found
Founded 1877 in Norway. Previously owned by Canadian Tire Corporation. Acquired by Kontoor Brands (USA) May 31, 2025. Now U.S.-owned.
The receipt
| Verdict | Borderline |
| Category | Apparel & Fashion |
| HQ | Oslo |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helly_Hansen secondary source — registry check pending “Kontoor Brands announces definitive agreement to acquire Helly Hansen, making it U.S.-owned.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Helly Hansen
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorophylle | Apparel & Fashion | Chicoutimi, Quebec | View ownership → |
| Stormtech | Apparel & Fashion | Burnaby, BC | View ownership → |
| Wuxly Movement | Apparel & Fashion | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
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