Great Canadian Dollar Store

Great Canadian Dollar Store Ltd. (GCDS) is a privately owned Canadian franchise dollar store. The discount merchandiser was founded in 1993 by Bud and Vivian Walker, with the set-up of a head office in Victoria, British Columbia and opening of the first BC store in Kamloops. 126 franchised stores are located across Canada, including the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. In 2015, Great Canadian Dollar Store was purchased by Kevin & Jane Kane of Quispamsis, NB.

Great Canadian Dollar Store Ltd.
Company typePrivate
IndustryVariety store
Founded1993 (1993) in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
FoundersBud Walker
Vivian Walker Sold 2015 to Kevin & Jane Kane, Quispamsis, NB
Headquarters,
Number of locations
126
Area served
Canada
Key people
Kevin Kane (Owner)
ProductsParty, Stationery, Housewares, Hardware, Confectionery, Toys, Crafts, Giftware, Cleaning and School Supplies
Websitewww.dollarstores.com
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