In 1540, the Fellowship of Surgeons merged with the Barbers’ Company, establishing a historic connection symbolized by the barber’s pole—white stripes representing the barber and red representing the surgeon. Today, the trade of barbering is experiencing a renaissance as modern men embrace a thoughtful grooming routine. Barber & Co develops high-quality products designed to enhance a man’s grooming regimen, ensuring that barbers have the tools they need to keep their clients looking sharp. In addition to our product offerings, we provide a range of barbering services to cater to the grooming needs of our clientele.

Founded in 2009 by master barber Martin Rivard, Barber & Co began with a barbershop in Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood. Our mission has always been to provide men with comfort, culture, and confidence. Over the years, we’ve proudly attracted exceptional talent and responded to our community’s needs by opening additional shops. This expansion allows us to create a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters a shared passion for the well-groomed and cultured man.

 

Barbershops

Be true to yourself and your neighbourhood; the people will follow. Our barbershops are designed and serviced with intentional consideration for their immediate community. A unique personality matures in each shop, all of which all offer sharp expertise in the craft of barbering artfully blended with comforts of a social club to evoke a genuine sense of place.

We have always been fascinated by unexpected affinities that come with the process of design and building with one’s hands — by means of immersion in unfamiliar landscapes, engagement with local culture and history, and most notably, the development of personal relationships. It’s a worldview we readily welcome to influence our everyday lives and help guide our brand principles.

Lab

Our master barber, Martin Rivard, a dedicated sportsman and outdoorsman with over 25 years in the trade of barbering, collaborates closely with our chemist to create practical products that meet the real needs expressed by our staff and clients. Drawing inspiration from the diverse habitats he explores, Martin infuses our products with unique scent profiles influenced by his time spent in nature. Proudly made in Canada, we are dedicated to not just grooming the modern man, but also to protecting our planet. As members of the Pacific Northwest community, we prioritize the use of natural ingredients whenever possible, collaborate with suppliers who embrace sustainable practices, and uphold environmentally friendly processes. This commitment fosters trust and loyalty within our community while reflecting our core values of quality and responsibility.