Forty-five years of conviction
Since 1979, Audvik has existed for one simple reason: there’s a better way to experience winter.
Forty-five years. That’s a long time for a brand. Especially in an industry where trends move at a relentless pace, production continues to move farther away, and manufacturing locally has become a real challenge.
And yet, we’re still here. Hands at work in the heart of Chabanel, Montreal’s textile district, designing, cutting and sewing with the same conviction: to do things well, and to make them last.
1979
The intuition
From the very beginning, one principle has guided every decision we make: every coat we create should protect you from winter without asking you to compromise.
No compromise on warmth. No compromise on aesthetics. No compromise on longevity. You deserve clothing that truly lives up to its promise, season after season.
For three decades, the founders carried this principle into every decision. Every stitch. Every material. Every detail.
2012
A new lease of life
Sophie Boyer took over Audvik in 2012. A former athlete, she understands high standards. She looked at the brand and asked herself a simple question: can we improve it while remaining true to its intention?
The answer was yes. But only by deepening, not by changing.
She established entirely local production in Montreal, Canada. She incorporated recycled materials, not because it was trendy, but because durability and quality are inseparable. A durable coat is a coat that ages well. A coat that ages well must be designed with excellence.
The conviction hasn't changed. It has been refined.
2026
Today and tomorrow
Forty-five years. It’s rare for a clothing brand to last that long.
Since 1979, Audvik has built its reputation as a premium Canadian outerwear brand, rooted in Montréal and shaped by the realities of Canadian winters. Our approach has always been simple: create exceptional coats designed to perform, last, and be worn for years to come.
Choosing an Audvik coat means choosing long-term value. A coat designed to carry you through fifteen winters, not three. A brand that will still be here to repair it. Canadian craftsmanship over mass production. Thoughtful design over fleeting trends.
For forty-five years, this philosophy has guided Audvik through changing economies, evolving styles, and an industry built around constant consumption. We chose a different path. We still do.
We believe in making fewer things, making them better, and making them to last.
A BIG THANK YOU
What an honor for us to celebrate our 45th anniversary, surrounded by our amazing team, our large extended family, our devoted ambassadors, and our loyal and enthusiastic customers. Without you, none of this would be possible! We are proud of what we have accomplished after all these years, because we know that we do it for the right reasons. Thank you for being part of our journey, for sharing our passion for quality eco-responsible products, and for supporting a local business.
From our family to yours, thank you for contributing to our success for 45 years!
With gratitude, Sophie
Your next timeless piece
- Women's Coats
- Men's Coats
Visit us
Our Chabanel workshop is open to the public. You can meet us, try on coats, discuss your needs, and ask questions directly to the people who create them.
1625 Chabanel West, Suite 700
Montreal, QC, Canada, H4N 2S7