As of December 1, 2024, Canada is home to 593 musical instrument stores, marking a 1.32% increase from 2023. Of these, 442 stores (74.54%) are independently owned, while the remaining 151 stores (25.46%) are part of larger brands. The provinces with the highest number of musical instrument stores are Ontario, with 244 stores, Quebec with 126, and British Columbia with 107. The average age of these stores is 7 years and 10 months. Additionally, these stores are establishing a strong digital presence. On various platforms, 16 stores have LinkedIn profiles, 356 maintain Facebook pages, 294 are active on Instagram, 204 have X (formerly Twitter) accounts, 91 use TikTok, and 198 operate YouTube channels. Furthermore, 523 stores have their own websites, while 70 do not.
