The adoption of digital payment models by shoppers has accelerated since 2016 when services like Apple Pay began partnering with banks in the Canadian ecosystem. Today, Canada ranks among the countries with the highest concentration of Apple Pay users.

Besides the perks of rewards and benefits accrued through Apple Pay usage, users also find the security mechanism especially attractive in the digital age.

As more consumers leverage Apple Pay, more companies are accepting payments through Apple Pay. Here's a rundown of the top eCommerce companies using Apple Pay in Canada. 

1. Lululemon
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Founder: Chip Wilson
Year Founded: 1998
Location: Vancouver, Canada

Lululemon's Monthly unique visitors: 2,527,847
Lululemon's Web sales: $25M - $50M

Lululemon started out as a retailer for yoga wear and gear. Today, the platform offers a complete range of sports and fitness lifestyle apparel for men and women from outwear, innerwear, swim gear, shoes, and a wide range of accessories.

In 2020, the company acquired innovative home-fitness start-up, Mirror, which creates and markets a unique wall-mounted machine, streaming workout sessions. 

Lululemon customers can leverage Apple Pay to make secure, easy payments. 

2. Arc'teryx
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Founder: Dave Lane 
Year Founded: 1989
Location: Canada

Arc'teryx's Monthly unique visitors: 278,700
Arc'teryx's Order volume: 50,000+
Arc'teryx's Web sales: $10M - $25M

This high-performance outdoor equipment company has built a reputation for innovations in climbing, skiing, and alpine technologies.

It offers a wide range of high-quality, durable products for men and women that support their rock climbing, trekking, hiking, skiing, skateboarding, and trail running lifestyles.

Arc'teryx has changed hands several times. In 2001, it was purchased by the Adidas-owned Salomon Group, which sold it to Amer Sports in 2005, which in turn sold it to the Chinese Anta Sports group in 2019.

It is among the top eCommerce companies using Apple Pay in Canada and focuses on making its offerings more sustainable and feeding into the circular economy.

3. Canadian Tire Corporation
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Founder: Alfred J. Billes, J. William Billes
Year Founded: 1922
Location: Toronto, Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation's Monthly unique visitors: 2,126,467

The Canadian Tire Corporation is a retail business, operating multiple segments in the petroleum, automotive, hardware, sports, leisure, and housewares sectors.

The company owns several house brands, including Mastercraft, which offers a wide range of tools; BluePlanet, which offers green items like household cleaners and CFL bulbs); SuperCycle, likewise (electronics and hardware); and Master Chef, which offers BBQ and outdoor cooking products. 

4. Aritzia
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Founder: Brian Hill
Year Founded: 1984
Location: Vancouver, Canada

Aritzia's Monthly unique visitors: 1,454,049
Aritzia's Order volume: 10,000 - 50,000
Aritzia's Web sales: $250M - $500M

Aritzia is a Canadian women's fashion brand that positions itself as a luxury brand. It sells a wide range of women's clothing and lifestyle accessories.

The company prides itself in offering immersive, highly personalized consumer experiences via its online platform and over 100 boutiques in North America.

In 2016, Aritzia went public. One of the top online stores using Apple Pay, the brand aims to become more sustainable with its newer lines. 

5. ALDO
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Founder: Aldo Bensadoun
Year Founded: 1972
Location: Montreal, Canada

Aldo's Monthly unique visitors: 254,124
Aldo's Order volume: 10,000 - 50,000
Aldo's Web sales: $100M - $250M

ALDO is an international brand with its roots in Canada. The company sells its world-famous shoes in retail outlets across the globe. The company operates two signature brands, Aldo and Calls It Spring, as well as its multi-brand retail concept, GLOBO.  

In 2010, Calls It Spring was launched collaboratively with JCPenny, as a shop-in-shop concept across JCPenney stores in the United States.

6. Pela
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Co-founders: Brad Pedersen, Jeremy Lang
Year Founded: 1972
Location: Keylowna, British Columbia, Canada

Pela's Monthly unique visitors: 39,471

Innovative business Pela is solving one of the biggest problems in the world by creating plastic-free, home-compostable, BPA-free, non-toxic phone accessories. A pioneer of the world's first compostable phone case, Pela's products are 45 to 100% plant-based.

The company's mission is to produce quality products that reduce tonnes of non-compostable industrial waste from piling up in landfills.

7. Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS)
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Founded by: Ontario Government
Year Founded: 2017
Location: Ontario, Canada
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This crown agency is Ontario’s sole online retailer and wholesaler of legal recreational cannabis in the province. 

The agency, owned by Ontario and reporting to the Ministry of Finance, offers safe, responsible access to wide recreational cannabis products, from flowers and vapes to CBD and topicals and accessories to enhance the recreational cannabis lifestyle.

8. LUS BRANDS
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Founder: Sahar Saidi
Year Founded: 2017
Location: Toronto, Canada

Lus Brands' Monthly unique visitors: 37,585
Lus Brands' Order volume: 10,000 - 50,000
Lus Brands' Web sales: $50M - $100M

LUS BRANDS offers cruelty-free, vegan, and sulfate-free products custom-designed to serve curly, wavy, and kinky/coily-haired consumers.

Founder and CEO Sahar Saidi launched the company in 2017 as a direct-to-consumer eCommerce brand. Their products are free from harsh chemicals that most hair brands excessively use. The company has had two funding rounds to date.  

9. Hobbiesville
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Founder: Logan Fournier
Year Founded: 2017
Location: Kemptville, Canada

Hobbiesville's Monthly unique visitors: 25,218
Hobbiesville's Order volume: 10,000 - 50,000
Hobbiesville's Web sales: $25M - $50M

Hobbiesville positions itself as an online hobby shop and boasts an assortment of sports cards, board games, and collectible figures. While serving a customer home base in Ottawa, the company also ships across Canada and around the world.

The company was founded during the height of the pandemic. It is also one of the top brands using Apple Pay in Canada today. 

10. Livestock
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Founder: Garret Louie
Year Founded: 2003
Location: Vancouver, Canada

Livestock's Monthly unique visitors: 45,919
Livestock's Order volume: 10,000 - 50,000
Livestock's Web sales: $25M - $50M

Livestock is known for curating the most sought-after premium footwear and apparel from coveted brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, CDG, and their in-house brand Livestock.

The online platform and brick-and-mortar stores offer a range of exclusive sneakers, streetwear, publications, and accessories. The online platform also ships worldwide. 

The brand has developed a cult-like following among consumers looking to bring individuality to their style. 

The takeaway 

Canada has emerged as the 10th largest eCommerce economy globally. As the top eCommerce companies using Apple Pay, this move expands the digital shopping choices for customers, thus boosting the eCommerce ecosystem.