Where to buy hockey tape in Canada.
Every province and territory: the chains that carry hockey tape and locally owned stores with a hockey department. Pick your province.
Provinces and territories
- BC British Columbia 6 chains · 8 local stores
- AB Alberta 6 chains · 7 local stores
- SK Saskatchewan 5 chains · 5 local stores
- MB Manitoba 5 chains · 6 local stores
- ON Ontario 6 chains · 8 local stores
- QC Quebec 7 chains · 8 local stores
- NB New Brunswick 4 chains · 6 local stores
- NS Nova Scotia 4 chains · 8 local stores
- PE Prince Edward Island 3 chains · 2 local stores
- NL Newfoundland and Labrador 4 chains · 2 local stores
- YT Yukon 1 chain · 1 local store
- NT Northwest Territories 1 chain · 1 local store
- NU Nunavut 0 chains
National and regional chains
These chains stock hockey tape in most of their stores. Use their store finder for hours and stock.
| Chain | What it is | Provinces | Store finder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Tire | General merchandise retailer with a sporting goods and hockey department | AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, ON, PE, QC, SK | Find a store |
| Source for Sports | Buying group of independently owned sporting goods stores, strong in hockey (La Source du Sport in Quebec) | AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK | Find a store |
| Sport Chek | General sporting goods | AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, SK | Find a store |
| Play It Again Sports | Used and new sporting goods, including hockey gear | AB, BC, MB, NL, ON, QC, SK | Find a store |
| Pro Hockey Life | Hockey specialty superstore | AB, BC, MB, NS, ON, SK | Find a store |
| Sports Experts | General sporting goods (mostly Quebec) | AB, BC, NB, ON, QC, YT | Find a store |
| Hockey Experts | Hockey specialty (Trio Hockey banner, Quebec) | QC | Find a store |
| L'Entrepôt du Hockey | Hockey specialty (Trio Hockey banner, Quebec) | QC | Find a store |
| Sports Rousseau | Hockey specialty (Trio Hockey banner, Quebec) | QC | Find a store |
Before you buy
- Cloth tape goes on the blade. Grip tape goes on the handle. See every tape type.
- A 24 yard roll of 1 inch cloth tape covers about five to seven full blade jobs, before knobs. See the maths or work out your own in the Tape Lab.
- Goalies need more: a goalie stick uses the blade, paddle, blocker grip and a big knob. See the goalie tutorial.
Listings are for convenience, not endorsements, and no store pays to be listed. Stock and hours change, so call ahead. Last checked October 25, 2026. Run a hockey shop, or spotted a mistake? Email scott@plumptree.com.
Buying hockey tape: quick answers.
Where can I buy hockey tape in Canada?
Sporting goods chains and locally owned hockey stores in every province carry it. Pick your province above for the chains with stores there and local stores with addresses.
What tape do I need for a whole stick?
Cloth tape for the blade and knob. Grip tape for the upper shaft is optional. Add stick wax if you play on wet or outdoor ice, and clear or sock tape if you want to hold your shin pads in place.
What width should I buy?
Most cloth hockey tape is about 1 inch (24 to 25 mm) wide, which suits most player blades. 1.5 inch rolls cover goalie blades and build knobs in fewer passes.
How many rolls do I need?
A 24 yard roll of 1 inch cloth tape covers about five to seven full blade jobs before knobs. Goalies should plan on one to two rolls per stick.