Our impact
At Talize, you can always feel good knowing your donations are contributing to a larger environmental good. Did you know...
Liters of water produce one cotton shirt
Liters of water produce one cotton shirt
Which is enough water for one person to drink for 900 days
KG of CO2 is emitted by the production of one cotton shirt
KG of CO2 is emitted by the production of one cotton shirt
Enviromentally relevant elevation in CO2 may pose direct risk for human health
Kilowatt of electricity to create one coton shirt
Kilowatt of electricity to create one coton shirt
Which enough to power a home for 25 days
Grams (100% cotton) on average for each shirt weights
Grams (100% cotton) on average for each shirt weights
Average person wears shirt only 22 times before tossing it to a landfill
Cubic Liters
Cubic Liters
Not wasted on production of shirts
KG CO2
KG CO2
Not emitted to produce thousands of shirts
Gigawatt
Gigawatt
Not consumed to produce shirts
Tonnes
Tonnes
Of cotton T-shirts diverted from landfills
Join us for our grand opening week!
We’re excited to finally announce that Talize North Bay, is now OPEN! Get ready to witness a shopping experience like never before. Talize is more than just a thrift store; it's a one-stop-shop filled with unique finds, fashion staples, and household essentials, all at unbeatable prices.
Talize is a proudly Canadian, for-profit thrift company, operating successfully since 2005 and making our mark in the sustainable space. We provide gently used goods from clothing, shoes and accessories, to books, toys, electronics and more! You can always expect to find a wide selection of items and unbeatable prices to match.
Dedicated to bringing you the most exciting shopping experience possible, Talize North Bay will be filled with one-of-a-kind items, and friendly staff that are ready to help you discover your next unique find! Our goal is to make sure that every customer leaves with a smile on their face and something special to add to their homes or gift to their loved ones.
At Talize, we put sustainability at the heart of our operations. Over the years we have successfully diverted millions of items from ending up in landfills. In addition to this, 100’s of tons of carbon and water have been preserved due to customer supporting Talize’s mission. Extending the useful life of every item offered, is one less item that needs to be manufactured. We look forward to bringing awareness to conscious shopping in the North Bay community, and continuing to contribute to a circular economy.
We’ve officially opened our doors at 300 Lakeshore Drive (inside North Bay Mall), and we're ready and excited to serve you—so be sure to come prepared to shop sustainably and take advantage of the amazing deals Talize North Bay has to offer.
The response we’ve received so far has been amazing, and we're happy to finally join your vibrant community. We'll see you soon!
Looking to get to Talize North Bay? We are located at North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Drive
COME VISIT US
Traveling North of North Bay Mall? From Transit Terminal 1, take the 2 Marshall Park bus or the 4 Junction bus traveling south along Oak St. After 6 stops, get off at Lakeshore Dr at Mulligan St. Walk 3
minutes south of the bus stop (along Lakeshore Dr.) to get to Talize North Bay, located at 300 Lakeshore Dr.
Traveling East of North Bay Mall? Take the 2 Marshall
Park bus traveling north along Booth Rd. After 8 stops, get off at Lakeshore Dr at Gertrude St. E (N). Walk 9 minutes south of Lakeshore Dr, and you will arrive at Talize North Bay.
Traveling South of North Bay Mall? Take the 4 Junction bus traveling north along Oak st. After 26 stops, you’ll get off at the North Bay Mall bus stop, a 2-minute walk from the Talize North Bay store.
Join the team
Looking for a new opportunity and a chance to make a difference in the sustainable space? Look no further, because Talize North Bay is currently hiring for multiple Full Time and Part Time positions, and we’d love to hear from you! Click the "apply here" button below for a list of our current job openings, where you can apply directly through our online careers portal.