25 Top Canadian YouTubers to follow this year

Behind GingerPale is Devon St. Arnaud, a self taught animator from Alberta who turns his research into animated videos and short sketches, a format well suited to creative brand integrations.

True to his motto Always Be Camping, Steve Wallis camps year round across Canada, from boondocking to winter camping, a straightforward fit for outdoor brands.

The handle does not match any channel in our data, so nothing can be confirmed about the content beyond the name itself. 1,200,000 followers are recorded for this spot.

Willibed posts videos in French that he describes as out of the ordinary, centered on his everyday life as a young YouTuber. His 870,000 followers put him well above the list median of 412,000.

Vanessa, a professional groomer for 14 years based in Ontario, grooms members of the public's dogs in exchange for a donation to dog shelters, an authentic hook for pet care brands.

The channel is called Vancouver Carpenter but lists no description, so the name is the only clue to its subject. It has 617,000 followers, above the list median of 412,000.

Nick Lewis, a Canadian interior designer, makes decorating approachable with practical tips and room makeovers, a natural fit for home and furniture brands.

The handle does not match any channel in our data, so neither the format nor the publishing language can be described. 588,000 followers appear on the ranking.

The creator describes herself as the one who gets everything wrong about Fortnite skins and posts a steady mix of comedy videos, shorts and livestreams, direct access to the Fortnite community for gaming brands.

Rosalie Lessard sums up her channel in one line, entertainment around food and everyday life, written in Quebec French. Her 465,000 followers are above the list median of 412,000.

Patrick Gavia produces fight films and is building what he calls a documentary cinematic universe, a production register more than a vlog. He has 429,000 followers.

Lysandre Nadeau speaks to her audience in a very direct tone and points followers to her Instagram, a classic creator profile out of Quebec. Her 412,000 followers match the list median exactly.

Graeme Barrett's bio runs to three words and says nothing about the content, despite an audio leaning channel name. He shares the list median with 412,000 followers.

Foresty Forest has lived in a van since 2018 and posts summit hikes, fat biking, cooking and trail content, solid ground for outdoor equipment. His 398,000 followers put him just under the list median of 412,000.

Carley describes herself simply as a girl with a lot of opinions, which signals commentary rather than tutorials. She has 378,000 followers.

Zac Bell presents himself as a hockey player and trick shot specialist, a tightly targeted fit for sporting goods brands in a narrow, high affinity niche.

Shawn James recounts how he got out of debt to live off grid and interviews people with unconventional lifestyles. His 370,000 followers reach a highly engaged outdoor community.

No channel in our current data matches this handle, so there is no bio or format to describe. The ranking credits it with 363,000 followers.

Jeffrey Chang presents JeffreyFever as a personal memoir from before his music career and is already directing fans to his new channel, worth checking before any long term partnership.

Caden Teneycke talks about his life, his Jeeps and his travels, and speaks openly about being 3.5 feet tall. His 312,000 followers sit below the list median of 412,000.

Shahin notes his channel is financially backed by SODEC, the Quebec cultural agency, which signals a managed production rather than a homemade one. He has 263,000 followers.

Comedian Darcy Michael's channel became Darcy and Jer, the duo he forms with Jeremy Baer, mixing sketches with tour announcements, a well practiced format for entertainment campaigns.

No active channel matches the stored handle, which rules out any description of the content. The ranking lists 212,000 followers.

Gurnaz presents herself as a comedian, creator and beauty educator, and mentions joining the Sephora Squad program, based in Vancouver. She has 209,000 followers.

Austen Alexander is a comedian, actor and director who presents his channel as a personal sitcom. He closes out the ranking with 179,000 followers, the lowest total on the list.