This is a list of bands from Canada. Only bands appear here; individual musicians are listed at list of Canadian musicians.
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- 11:30 (1999–2001)
- 13 Engines (1985–1997)
- 1755 (1975–present)
- 1977 (2004–2015)
- 2Frères (2008–present)
- The 20/20 Project (2010–2015)
- 22nd Century (2007–2018)
- The 222s (1978–1982)
- 2preciious (1994–1996)
- 3 Inches of Blood (1999–2015)
- 3's a Crowd (1964–1969)
- The 3tards (2001–2009)
- 54-40 (1981–)
- 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band (1982–)
- 78th Highlanders (Halifax Citadel) Pipe Band (1983–)
- 88Glam (2017–)
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- A-Game (2007–)
- Abandon All Ships (2006–2014)
- The Abrams (2004–)
- Absolutely Free (2011–)
- Acid Test (1990–1994, 2018–)
- The Acorn (2003–2017)
- Acres of Lions (2006–)
- Actors (2012–)
- Ad Vielle Que Pourra (1986–1999)
- Adam and the Amethysts (2004–2012)
- Adventure Club (2011–)
- Aerial (1973–1981)
- African Guitar Summit (2004–2017)
- Afrikana Soul Sister
- Afrodizz (2002–)
- AfroNubians (1992–1998)
- After the Anthems (2006–2011)
- The Afterimage (2011–2018)
- Age of Days (2005–)
- The Age of Electric (1989–1998, 2015–)
- The Agonist (2004–)
- AIDS Wolf (2003–2012)
- Air Traffic Control (1993–)
- Akuma (1998–2008)
- Alabama (1973)
- Alaclair Ensemble (2008–)
- Alberta Caledonia Pipe Band (1982–2013)
- Alert the Medic (2006–)
- Alexisonfire (2001–2012, 2015–)
- Alias (1988–1991, 2009)
- All Hands Make Light (2020-present)
- All Systems Go! (1998–2006)
- Alpha Galates (2001–2011)
- Altameda (2016-present)
- Alta Moda (1979–1988)
- Alvvays (2011)
- Amati Quartet (2003–2018)
- Ambush (1993–)
- Amos the Transparent (2007–)
- Anagram (2002–2012)
- Anciients (2011–)
- André (2001–2009)
- Anemone (2015)
- The Angstones (1990–1998)
- Annex String Quartet (2008–)
- Annihilator (1984–)
- Anonymus (1989–)
- Another Joe (1995–2001)
- Antiquus (2000–2011)
- Anvil (1973–)
- Anyday (2009–2011)
- Apollo Ghosts (2009–2013)
- Apostle of Hustle (2001–2009)
- Appleton (2002–2005)
- An April March (1989–1999)
- April Wine (1969–1986, 1992–)
- Arcade Fire (2000–)
- Archspire (2007–)
- Argonotes (1995–2017)
- The Argues (2010–)
- Arise and Ruin (2005–2010)
- Arkaea (2008−2012)
- Arkells (2006–)
- Armed and Hammered (1989–)
- Armistice (2010–2011)
- Arm's Length (2019–)
- The Arrogant Worms (1991–)
- The Arrows (1981–1986)
- Art of Dying (2004–)
- Art of Time Ensemble (1998–)
- Article One (2003–2011)
- Artificial Joy Club (1993–1999)
- The Artist Life (2005–2012)
- As the Poets Affirm (2001–2007)
- Asexuals (1983–)
- Ash & Bloom (2013–2015)
- Ashes of Soma (2003–)
- At the Mercy of Inspiration (2000–2004)
- Atach Tatuq (1998–2007)
- Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (1968–1983)
- Atlas Strategic (2000–2002)
- Attack in Black (2003–2010)
- Atomic 7 (1998–2007)
- Audio Playground (2009–)
- Augury (2002–)
- Austra (2009–)
- Aut'Chose (1974–)
- Autorickshaw (2003–)
- Autumn Hill (2012–2017)
- Avataar (2015-)
- Avec pas d'casque (2004–)
- The Awkward Stage (2006–2009)
- Axis of Advance (1998–2008)
- Ayrad (2008–)
- Azari & III (2008–2013)
- Azeda Booth (2004–2011)
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- Eagle & Hawk (1994–2010)
- Earle and Coffin (2016–)
- The East Pointers (2014–)
- Eaton Operatic Society (1919–1965)
- Eccodek (1999–)
- Econoline Crush (1992–)
- Edmonton Opera (1963–)
- Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1952–)
- Edward Bear (1966–1973)
- Eidolon (1993–2007)
- Eight Seconds (1982–1990)
- Eklektikos (2002–)
- El Motor (2007–)
- Elbow Beach Surf Club (2006–2008)
- Eldebrock (2009–)
- Electric Magma (2001–)
- Electric Youth (2011–)
- Electro Quarterstaff (2001–)
- Elephant Stone (2008–)
- Elevator (1997–2005)
- Eleven Past One (2007–2017)
- Elliott Brood (2002–)
- Elmer Iseler Singers (1979–)
- The Elwins (2006–)
- Emerson Drive (1995–)
- Emily Haines & the Soft Skeleton (2006–)
- Empyria (1991–2021)
- En Bref (1992–2014)
- The End (1999–2007)
- The Enigmas (1982–1986)
- The Ennis Sisters (1997–)
- Ensemble Claude-Gervaise (1967–)
- Ensemble Made in Canada (2006–)
- Enter the Haggis (1995–)
- The Enthusiasts (1963–1972)
- Epsilon Minus (2000–2005)
- Eric's Trip (1990–)
- Erimha (2010–)
- Ermine (2001–2008)
- E.S.L. (2006–)
- Esmerine (2003–)
- Esprit Orchestra (1983–)
- The Esquires (1962–1967)
- The Essentials (1993–2011)
- Et Cetera (1976–1977)
- Et Sans (2000–2006)
- L'Étranger (1980–1986)
- Eudoxis (1984–1993)
- Euphoria (1993–)
- Evans Blue (2005–)
- The Evaporators (1986–)
- Evening Hymns (2007–)
- Everyone's Talking (2008–)
- The Evidence (2002–2016)
- Ex Deo (2008–)
- Exciter (1978–)
- Exhaust (1996–)
- The Expos (2003–)
- Eye Eye (1983–1989)
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- Faber Drive (2004–)
- Fair Ground (2005–2008)
- Faith Healer (2015–)
- Fake Shark (2005–)
- Family Brown (1967–1990)
- The Famines (2008–2020)
- Fan Death (2007–2011)
- Fanna-Fi-Allah (1996–)
- Farewell to Freeway (2000–2016)
- Farm Fresh (1994–1996)
- Farmer's Daughter (1993–2002)
- The Farrell Bros. (2005–)
- Fast Forward (1984)
- Fast Romantics (2009–)
- Fat Man Waving (1987–1996)
- Fathead (1992–2016)
- Faunts (2000–)
- Feeding Like Butterflies (1993–2001)
- Fembots (1998–2010)
- Fera (2000–2015)
- Festival Singers of Canada (1954–1979)
- Festival Winds (1988–2014)
- FET.NAT (2010–)
- Feuermusik (2004–2010)
- Field Day (1994–2004)
- Fifth Column (1981–2002)
- Fifths of Seven (1995–2005)
- Figgy Duff (1976–1995)
- Figure Four (1996–2006)
- Finest Kind (1996–)
- Finger Eleven (1990–)
- Finnr's Cane (2008–)
- First Words (2004–2008)
- First You Get the Sugar (2007–2015)
- Five Man Electrical Band (1963–1975)
- Five O'Clock Charlie (2001–2007)
- Five Star Affair (2004–)
- FKB (2009–)
- Flannel Jimmy (1998–2004)
- The Flashing Lights (1997–2001)
- Flashlight Brown (1996–)
- Flat Black (2023-)
- The Flatliners (2002–)
- Flight Distance (2004–)
- Florian Hoefner Trio (2019-)
- Floor Thirteen (1998–2012)
- The Flowers of Hell (2002–)
- Fludd (1971–1977)
- The Flummies (1978–)
- Fly Pan Am (1996–2005)
- Flybanger (1995–)
- Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band (1988–2010)
- The Flying Circus (1968–1975)
- Flying Down Thunder and Rise Ashen (2011)
- FM (1976–)
- FM Radio Gods (2006–)
- FM Static (2003–)
- Foggy Hogtown Boys (2001–)
- Folly and the Hunter (2008–2018)
- Fond of Tigers (2000–)
- A Foot in Coldwater (1970–1981)
- Forest City Lovers (2006–2012)
- Forgotten Rebels (1977–)
- Forgotten Tales (1999–)
- Fortunate Ones (2010–)
- Forty Foot Echo (2001–)
- Fosterchild (1976–1981)
- The Four Lads (1950–)
- Four the Moment (1981-2000)
- Four80East (1997–)
- The Framework (2006–2011)
- The Franklin Electric (2013–)
- Fraser & DeBolt (1969–1974)
- Fraser Union (1983-)
- Freaks of Reality (1994–1995)
- Free Beer (1979–1982)
- Freedom Writers
- Freeman Dre and the Kitchen Party (2010–)
- Fresh Snow (2010–)
- The Fretless (2011–)
- Friends of Fiddler's Green (1971–)
- FRIGS (2013–)
- Frog Eyes (2001–2018)
- Front Line Assembly (1986–)
- Frontperson (2018–)
- Frozen Ghost (1985–1993)
- Fuck the Facts (1997–)
- Fucked Up (2001–)
- Fujahtive (1986–)
- Full Tilt Boogie Band (1969–1970)
- The Fully Down (1999–2008)
- The Funk Hunters (2009–)
- Fur Trade (2013)
- Furnaceface (1989–1999)
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- GFK (1996–2009)
- Galaxie (2002–)
- The Gandharvas (1989–2000)
- Ganglion (2005–2011)
- Garfield (1974–)
- Garolou (1975–)
- Garry Lee and the Showdown (1980–1994)
- The Garrys (2015–)
- Gary and Dave (1969–1979)
- Gatineau (2004–)
- Gaze (1997–1999)
- Gazeebow Unit (2005–)
- Gazoline (2012–)
- Genetic Control (1982–)
- Genticorum (2000–)
- Les Georges Leningrad (1999–2007)
- Georgian Bay Symphony (1972–)
- Gerald Danovitch Saxophone Quartet (1968–1997)
- Germans (1999–2010, 2013)
- Ghetto Concept (1989–)
- The Ghost Is Dancing (2004–2010)
- Ghostkeeper (2008–)
- Ghosts of Modern Man (1994–)
- Gigi (2005–)
- Ginger (1992–1997)
- Girlsareshort (1998–)
- Glass Tiger (1983–)
- Glengarry Bhoys (1998–)
- Glissandro 70 (2004–)
- Glo (2001–)
- Gloin
- The Glorious Sons (2011–)
- Gloryhound (2006–)
- Glueleg (1990–1998)
- Goat Horn (1999–2006)
- Gob (1993–)
- God Made Me Funky (1996–)
- Goddo (1975–2018)
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor (1994–)
- Gogh Van Go (1993–2014)
- Gold & Youth (2011–)
- The Golden Dogs (2001–)
- The Golden Seals (1999–)
- The Good Brothers (1972–)
- Good for Grapes (2011–)
- Good Kid (2014-)
- The Good Lovelies (2006–)
- Goodnight, Sunrise (2011–)
- The Gorgeous (2003–2007)
- Gorguts (1989–)
- Governor General's Foot Guards Band (1872–)
- Grade (1994–)
- Graham Shaw and the Sincere Serenaders (1981–1985)
- Gramercy Riffs (2008–)
- Grand Analog (2006–)
- Grand Dérangement (1997–)
- Grand Philharmonic Choir (1883–)
- Grand Theft Bus (2000–)
- Grant Smith & The Power (1966–1970)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1983–)
- The Grassroot Deviation (2002–)
- Da Grassroots (1989–)
- Greaseball Boogie Band (1972–1980)
- Great Big Sea (1993–2013)
- Great Lake Swimmers (2003–)
- Great Speckled Bird (1969–1976)
- Great Uncles of the Revolution (2001–)
- Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band (1972–1998)
- Greek Buck (1998–)
- Green Go (2006–)
- Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople (1985–1996)
- Grievous Angels (1986–)
- Grim Tower (2010–)
- GrimSkunk (1988–)
- The Groove Kings (1993–)
- Groovy Aardvark (1986–)
- The Gruesomes (1985–)
- Gryphon Trio (1993–)
- Da Gryptions (2009–)
- Guerilla Welfare (1986–1995)
- The Guess Who (1965–)
- Gulfer (2011–)
- The Guthries (1998–2002)
- Gypsophilia (2004–)
- Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra (2015–)
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- Hail the Villain (2003–2012)
- Half Moon Run (2009–)
- Halifax Camerata Singers (1986–)
- The Halluci Nation (2007–)
- The Halifax Three (1963–1964)
- Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (1949–)
- Hamilton Police Pipe Band (1961–)
- Hammersmith (1975–1977)
- Handsome Furs (2006–2012)
- Hangedup (1999–2012)
- The Hanson Brothers (1984–2016)
- The Happy Pals (1968–)
- Hard Rubber Orchestra (1990–)
- Hard Rock Miners (1987–)
- Hardliner (1999–2004)
- The Hardship Post (1992–1997)
- Harem Scarem (1987–)
- Harlequin (1975–)
- Harm & Ease (2010-present)
- Harmonium (1972–1978)
- Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer (2006–)
- Hart House Symphonic Band (1995–)
- Hart-Rouge (1988–)
- The Haunted (1965–1971)
- Hawk Nelson (2000–)
- Hawking (2013–)
- Haywire (1982–)
- Head Hits Concrete (1999–)
- Head of the Herd (2010–)
- Headpins (1979–)
- Headscan (1986–)
- Headstones (1987–)
- Headstrong (1998–2003)
- Headwater (2001–2015)
- The Heartbroken (2009–)
- Heavy Blinkers (1998–2013)
- Heavy Hearts (2013–)
- Hedley (2003–2018)
- The Heebee-jeebees (1993–)
- Helix (1974–)
- Hello Beautiful (2007–)
- Hello, Blue Roses (2008–)
- Hemingway Corner (1992–2010)
- Henri Fabergé and the Adorables (2005–)
- The Henrys (1994–)
- The Hermit (2000–)
- Hexes & Ohs (2005–)
- Hey Major (2010–)
- Hey Ocean! (2004–)
- Hey Romeo (2002–)
- Hey Rosetta! (2005–2017)
- hHead (1991–1997)
- The Hidden Cameras (2001–)
- The Higgins (1998–)
- The High Bar Gang (2010–)
- The High Dials (2003–)
- High Five Drive (2001–)
- High Holy Days (1998–)
- High Valley (1997–)
- Hillsburn (2014–2024)
- Hilotrons (2003–2012)
- Hilt (1987–1996)
- Hinterland (2002–2008)
- Hip Club Groove (1991–1996)
- Hiss Tracts (2004–2014)
- Hissanol (1994–1998)
- Hokus Pick (1989–1999)
- Hollerado (2007–2019)
- Hollowick (2004–2013)
- Hollowphonic (1996–2019)
- Holly Cole Trio (1983–)
- The Holly Springs Disaster (2006–2010)
- Holy Fuck (2004–)
- Home Front (2021-present)
- Homeshake (2012–)
- The Hometown Band (1975–1979)
- Honeymoon Suite (1981–)
- Hooded Fang (2007–)
- The Hope Slide (2008–)
- Hopeful Monster (2000–)
- Hostage Life (2002–2009)
- Hot Hot Heat (1999–2016)
- Hot Little Rocket (1998–2009)
- Hot One (2005–)
- Hot Panda (2006–2017)
- Hot Springs (2004–2008)
- Hotel Mira (2010–)
- Hrsta (2001–)
- Huevos Rancheros (1990–2000)
- Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir (2004–)
- Human Highway (2008–)
- Humanifesto (2004–)
- Humans (2009–)
- The Hunt (1977–1984)
- Hunter Brothers (2016–)
- Hunter Valentine (2004–)
- The Hunters (2006 –2016)
- Huron (2008–)
- The Hylozoists (2001–2009)
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- I Hate Sally (2000–2008)
- I Mother Earth (1990–)
- I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra (1984–)
- I Spy (1991–1996)
- Ian and Sylvia (1959–1975)
- Ice Cream (2014–)
- Idle Eyes (1983–)
- Idle Sons (1994–2007)
- Idlers (2006–2014)
- IllScarlett (2001–)
- Images in Vogue (1980–)
- Imaginary Cities (2010–2016)
- Immaculate Machine (2003–2011)
- In Essence (1993–2006)
- In-Flight Safety (2003–)
- In Medias Res (1999–)
- The Inbreds (1992–2012)
- INCURA (2003–)
- Indian City (2012–)
- Indian Handcrafts (2010–)
- Infernäl Mäjesty (1986–)
- Infidels (1990–1995)
- The Inflation Kills (2004–2015)
- Influence (1967–1969)
- Instruments (2001–)
- Inter-Mennonite Children's Choir (1967–)
- Intermix (1992–1995)
- International Symphony Orchestra (1957–)
- Interstellar (1998–2004)
- Intervals (2011–)
- Into Eternity (1997−)
- Ion Dissonance (2001–)
- IRS (1999–2003)
- The Irish Descendants (1990–)
- The Irish Rovers (1963–)
- Ironhorse (1979–1980)
- Islands (2005–)
- Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club (2007–)
- Iva and Angu (2022–)
- IVardensphere (2008–)
- Ivory Hours (2012–)
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- Jack London & The Sparrows (1964–1967)
- Jackson Delta (1989–)
- Jackson Hawke (1974–1978)
- Jackson Hollow
- Jacksoul (1995–2009)
- Jaffa Road (2005–)
- Jakalope (2003–2011)
- Jale (1992–1997)
- James Barker Band (2015–)
- Jane Vain and the Dark Matter (2005–)
- Japandroids (2006–)
- Jaymz Bee and the Royal Jelly Orchestra (1994–)
- Jazzberry Ram (1993–2003)
- Jeff Johnston Trio (1982–2005)
- Jellyfishbabies (1986–1993)
- The Jerry Cans (2012–)
- Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra (1982–2005)
- Jersey (1996–2005)
- Jerusalem in My Heart (2005–)
- Jet Set Satellite (1998–)
- Jets Overhead (2003–)
- Jim and Don Haggart (1974–2006)
- Jimmy George (1991–)
- The Jimmy Swift Band (1999–2014)
- The Jitters (1981–1991)
- Jo Hikk (2004–)
- Jocelyn & Lisa (2011–)
- The Joel Plaskett Emergency (2001–)
- The Johner Brothers (1988–2001)
- Johnny and the Moon (2006–)
- Johnny Favourite Swing Orchestra (1996–2000)
- Johnny Hollow (2001–)
- The Johnstones (2002–)
- Jokers of the Scene (2003–)
- Jolly Tambourine Man (1983–1984)
- The Jolts (2004–)
- Jon and Lee & the Checkmates (1962–)
- Jon and Roy (2003–)
- Josh (2000–)
- Joydrop (1997–2004)
- Joyful Joyful (2016–)
- The Judes (2007–)
- Judy & David (1991–)
- July Talk (2012–)
- Jump Ship Quick (2005–)
- The Junction (2000–)
- Junior Blue (2001–2003)
- Junior Boys (1999–)
- Jr. Gone Wild (1982–)
- Junior Pantherz (1999–2007)
- Junkhouse (1989–)
- Just John x Dom Dias (2018–)
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- KC Accidental (1998–2000)
- Kacy & Clayton (2011–)
- Kaïn (1999–)
- Kaliroots (1996–)
- Kanata Symphony (1981–)
- Kansas Stone (2013–)
- Karkwa (1998–2012)
- Kasador (2015–)
- Kashtin (1984–1996)
- Kataklysm (1991–)
- Kate & Anna McGarrigle (1975–2010)
- Keister Family Fiddlers (2008–)
- KEN mode (1999–)
- Kendall Wall Band (1983–1993)
- Kensington Market (1967–1969)
- Kepler (1997–2006)
- Kermess (1995–2004)
- The Kerplunks (2007–)
- Kevin Hearn and Thin Buckle (2000–)
- Keys N Krates (2008–)
- Kick Axe (1976–)
- K.I.D (2014–)
- Kids on TV (2003–)
- Kidstreet (2007–)
- Kïll Cheerleadër (1999–2006)
- Kill Matilda (2007–)
- Kill No Albatross (2007–2019)
- Killer Bee (1990–)
- Killer Bunnies (1995–1998)
- Killer Dwarfs (1981–)
- Killitorous (2006–)
- The Killjoys (1992–)
- The Kindred (2006–)
- Kinetic Ideals (1980–2014)
- King Apparatus (1987–)
- King Cobb Steelie (1991–)
- The King Khan & BBQ Show (2002–)
- King Khan and the Shrines (1999–)
- The Kingpins (1994–2004)
- The Kings (1977–)
- The King's Own Calgary Regiment Band (1910–)
- Kingston Symphony (1953–)
- Kingston Symphony Orchestra (1914–)
- Kitchener–Waterloo Symphony (1945–)
- Kitchens & Bathrooms (1998–2003)
- Kittens (1992–1999)
- Kittie (1996–)
- Kiwi Jr.
- Klaatu (1973–)
- Kleztory (2000–)
- Knacker (1998–2005)
- Knucklehead (1994–2013)
- Kobo Town (2004–)
- Kobra and the Lotus (2008–)
- Kon Kan (1988–)
- Konflit (1998–)
- The Kry (1992–)
- Kubasonics (1996–)
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- LMDS (1993–2001)
- Lace (1998–)
- Ladyhawk (2004–)
- LAL (2009–)
- Land of Talk (2006–)
- The Laundronauts (2007–)
- Lava Hay (1989–1994)
- Leahy (1980s–)
- Lee Harvey Osmond (2009–)
- Left Spine Down (2003–)
- Leigh Ashford (1966–1974)
- The Lemon Bucket Orkestra (2010–)
- Len (1991–)
- Les BB (1980–1995)
- Lesbians on Ecstasy (2003–)
- Leslie Spit Treeo (1988–2000)
- L'Étranger (1980–1986)
- Library Voices (2008 –)
- Life (1969-1970)
- Liferuiner (2004–)
- Lighthouse (1968–)
- Lightning Dust (2007–)
- Lili Fatale (1994–2001)
- Lillix (1997–2010)
- Limblifter (1996–)
- Lime (1980–)
- The Lincolns (1979–2016)
- the lion the bear the fox (2012–)
- Lioness (2007–)
- Little Caesar and the Consuls (1956–1971)
- Little Girls (2008 –)
- Live on Arrival (2007–)
- LiveonRelease (2000–2003)
- Local Rabbits (1990–2001)
- Loco Locass (1995–)
- Lola Dutronic (2004–)
- Longing for Dawn (2002–2011)
- The Look People (1985–1993)
- The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) Regimental Pipes & Drums (1881–)
- Lost & Profound (1985–2015)
- Lost Dakotas (1989–1996)
- The Lost Fingers (2008 –)
- Lotus Child (2003–2009)
- Loud Luxury (2012–)
- Love and Sas (1991–1993)
- Love Inc. (1997–2003)
- Love Kills (2005–2009)
- The Lovely Feathers (2005–)
- Loverboy (1979–)
- Low Level Flight (2006–)
- The Lowest of the Low (1991–)
- Luke & The Apostles (1964–1967)
- Luther Wright and the Wrongs (1998–)
- The Luyas (2006–)
- The Lynnes (2011–)
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- Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific (1940–)
- Nadja (2003–)
- Nap Eyes (2007–) (2007–)
- Nathan (2001–)
- Nathaniel Dett Chorale (1998–)
- National Academy Orchestra of Canada (1989–)
- National Arts Centre Orchestra (1969–)
- National Broadcast Orchestra of Canada (2009–)
- The National Parcs (2007–)
- National Velvet (1985–)
- National Youth Orchestra of Canada (1960–)
- Natural Gas (1960s-1970s)
- Naturally Born Strangers (2013–)
- Nefastus Dies (2005−)
- nêhiyawak (2019–)
- The Neilsons (1996–)
- Neon Dreams (2015–)
- A Neon Rome (1984–1987)
- Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra (1994–)
- Neuraxis (1994–)
- Neurosonic (2006–2009)
- Neverest (2007–2014)
- New Brunswick Youth Orchestra (1965–)
- The New Cities (2005–2013)
- New City (2017–)
- New Country Rehab (2010–)
- The New Deal (1998–)
- The New Grand (1995–2000)
- New Look (2007–2011)
- New Meanies (1990–)
- The New Mendicants (2012–)
- New Orford String Quartet (2009–)
- The New Pornographers (1997–)
- New Regime (1982–1987)
- New Swears (2012–)
- New Town Animals (1998–2002)
- New West
- Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (1962–)
- Newmarket Citizens' Band (1872–)
- Newworldson (2006–)
- Nick Buzz (1995–)
- Nick Danger and the Danger City Rebels (2000–2007)
- Nickelback (1995–)
- Nightbox (2009–2014)
- Nihilist Spasm Band (1965–)
- Nikki Awesome & The Royal Society (2008–2010)
- The Nils (1978–)
- Nine Mile (2001–)
- The Nines (1992–)
- Ninja High School (2004–2007)
- No Joy (2009–)
- No Kids (2008–)
- No Sinner (2012–)
- No Warning (1998–)
- Noise Unit (1989–)
- Nomadic Massive (2004–)
- Nomeansno (1979–2016)
- Norteño (1993–)
- North of America (1997–2003)
- A Northern Chorus (1999–2008) (1999–2008)
- Northern Cree (1980–)
- Northern Haze (1984–)
- The Northern Pikes (1984–)
- The Northwest Company (1966–1973)
- Not by Choice (1997–)
- Nouvel Ensemble Moderne (1989–)
- Nova Scotia Mass Choir (1992–)
- Novillero (1999–2010)
- NQ Arbuckle (2002–)
- Nü Sensae (2008–2014)
- Nuance (1975–1988)
- Nudimension (1982–1989)
- Numb (1986–)
- Numéro# (2005–2011)
- The Nylons (1978–)
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- Oakville Children's Choir (1994–)
- Oakville Ensemble (2005–)
- Oakville Symphony Orchestra (1967–)
- The OBGMs (2007–)
- Obliveon (1987–)
- Obscene Eulogy (1999–)
- Ocie Elliott (2017-present)
- Ocean (1970–1975)
- October Sky (2000–)
- The October Trio (2004–)
- Octoberman (2005–)
- The Oddities (1998–)
- Odds (1987–)
- Odonis Odonis (2009–)
- Of Atlantis (2012–)
- Offenbach (1969–)
- Oh No Forest Fires (2007–2010)
- Ohbijou (2004–2013)
- OK Cobra (2005–)
- Okavango African Orchestra (2010–)
- Oktoécho (2009-)
- Okoumé (1995–2002)
- Ol' Savannah (2009–)
- The Old Soul (2003–2008)
- Old World Vulture (2008–)
- Olenka and the Autumn Lovers (2008–)
- Oliver Black (2002–)
- The Olympic Symphonium (2005–)
- OMBIIGIZI (2021–)
- Omnikrom (2007–2009)
- The Once (2004–)
- One Bad Son (2004–)
- One Free Fall (1994–)
- One Horse Blue (1975–1995)
- One Hundred Dollars (2006–)
- One More Girl (2008–)
- One Shot Left (1997–)
- One to One (1984–1992)
- One Ton (1997–2002)
- Oni (2014–)
- The Oot n' Oots
- Opera Atelier (1985–)
- Opera Lyra Ottawa (1984–2015)
- Opéra de Montréal (1980–)
- The Operation M.D. (2006–)
- Oplenac (1987–)
- The Orchard (2012–)
- Orchestra London Canada (1937–2015)
- Orchestre Métropolitain (1980–)
- Orchestre Symphonique de Québec (1902–)
- Orchestre de la Francophonie (2001–)
- Orchid Ensemble (1997–)
- The Orchid Highway (1994–)
- Orford String Quartet (1965–1991)
- The Organ (2001–2006)
- Organ Thieves (2008–2013)
- Organized Rhyme (1990–1993)
- The Original Caste (1966–)
- Ottawa Police Service Pipe Band (1969–)
- Ottawa Symphony Orchestra (1944–)
- Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy (1960–)
- Ouanani (2004–)
- Ought (2011–2021)
- Our Lady Peace (1992–)
- Ours to Destroy (2004–)
- Out of Your Mouth (1997–2004)
- Outlaws of Ravenhurst (2005–)
- Ox (2003–)
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- P:ano (1999–2008)
- The Pack A.D. (2006–)
- Palaye Royale (2008–)
- Pain For Pleasure (1996–)
- Painted Thin (1994–1999)
- Pantychrist (2003–)
- The Paper Cranes (2005–)
- Paper Lions (2004–)
- Paper Moon (2000–)
- The Paperbacks (2000–)
- The Paperboys (1991–)
- The Pappy Johns Band (1978–)
- Parabelle (2008–)
- The Parachute Club (1982–2014)
- Paradox (1984–1991)
- Parallels (2008–)
- The Parkdale Revolutionary Orchestra (2005–)
- Parker Trio (1995–2006)
- Parlovr (2007–2013)
- The Partland Brothers (1979–)
- Partner (2014–)
- A Passing Fancy (1966–1969)
- La Patère Rose (2003–2011)
- The Paupers (1965–1968)
- Payolas (1978–2008)
- Peach Pit (2016–)
- A Perfect Murder (2000–)
- The Perpetrators (1999–)
- Perth County Conspiracy (1969–1977)
- The Pets (1999–2000)
- The Pettit Project (1999–2015)
- Pharis and Jason Romero (2007–)
- The Philosopher Kings (1993–)
- The Phonemes (2003–2009)
- Phono-Comb (1993–1999)
- Picastro (1998–)
- The Pied Pumkin (1973–1976)
- Pigeon Hole (2000–)
- Piledriver (1984–)
- Pilot Speed (1999–2010)
- Pink Mountaintops (2003–)
- Plaid Tongued Devils (1990–)
- Planet Giza
- The Planet Smashers (1993–)
- Plants and Animals (2003–)
- The Plastic Cloud (1967–1968)
- Platinum Blonde (1980–)
- Plumtree (1993–2000)
- Pluto (1993–1999)
- Po' Girl (2000–)
- Pocket Dwellers (1996–)
- Point of Grace (1991–)
- Pointed Sticks (1978–)
- Poledo (1994–1998)
- The Poles (1976–1980)
- Pony Da Look (2001–2011)
- Pony Girl (band) (2012–)
- Pony Up (2002–)
- The Poppy Family (1968–1972)
- Population II
- Porkbelly Futures (2005–)
- Port Cities (2015–)
- Postdata (2009–)
- The Poverty Plainsmen (1987–)
- The Powder Blues Band (1978–)
- Prairie Oyster (1974–2014)
- Precious Fathers (2004–)
- Pretty Boy Floyd (1987–1990)
- The Priddle Concern (2008–)
- Pride Tiger (2005–2009)
- Priestess (2002–2012)
- A Primitive Evolution (2007–)
- Prism (1976–)
- Project Wyze (1988–2003)
- Projet Orange (2000–2007)
- Propagandhi (1986–)
- Protest the Hero (2001–)
- The Provincial Archive (2009–)
- Prozzäk (1998–2019)
- Psyche (1982–)
- Pugs and Crows (2008–)
- Pukka Orchestra (1979–1988)
- Pulse Ultra (1997–2004)
- Punjabi by Nature (1993–2000)
- PUP (2010–)
- Pure (1991–2000)
- Purity Ring (2010–)
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1985–)
- Put the Rifle Down (2004–)
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- Qristina & Quinn Bachand (2007–)
- Quantum Tangle (2014–)
- Quartette (1993–)
- Quartetto Gelato (1994–)
- Quatuor Bozzini (1999–)
- Queen City Kids (1968–1983)
- Queer Songbook Orchestra (2014–)
- Quest for Fire (2007–2013)
- Quickflight (1980–1984)
- The Quid (1964–1970)
- The Quiet Jungle (1965–1968)
- Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (1993–)
- Quinzy (2003–2012)
- Quo Vadis (1992–2011)
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- The Rabid Whole (2007–)
- The Racoons (2008–)
- Radio Radio (2007–)
- The Raes (1976–1980)
- The Raftsmen (1960–1970)
- Raggadeath (1995–1997)
- Raggedy Angry (2006–)
- Rah Rah (2006–2019)
- Rainbow Butt Monkeys (1990–1996)
- Raised by Swans (1998–)
- Raising the Fawn (1997–)
- Raleigh (2010–)
- Random Killing (1984–)
- Random Recipe (2007–)
- The Rankin Family (1989–)
- Rare Air (1978–1991)
- Rare Americans (2018-present)
- Rarity (2014–)
- Rascalz (1989–)
- Ratchet Orchestra (1992–)
- Rational Youth (1981–)
- Rattled Roosters (1993–2001)
- Rattlesnake Choir
- Ravin' (1970–1980)
- Rawlins Cross (1988–)
- Ray Condo and His Hardrock Goners (1985–1995)
- Razor (1983–)
- The Razorbacks (1986–1996)
- Re: (1998–)
- The Real McKenzies (1992–)
- The Reason (2003–)
- Recovery Child (2006–)
- Red Deer Royals (1969–)
- Red Deer Symphony (1987–)
- Red Rider (1975–)
- Redeye Empire (2006–2020)
- Regimental Pipes and Drums of The Calgary Highlanders (1923–)
- Regina Symphony Orchestra (1908–)
- The Reklaws (2012–)
- Rembetika Hipsters (1996–)
- Removal (1997–)
- Republic of Safety (2005–2008)
- Reset (1993–)
- The Respectables (1991–)
- Reuben and the Dark (2012–)
- Le Rêve du Diable (1974–)
- Revenge (2000–)
- The Reverb Syndicate (2006–)
- Reverend Ken and the Lost Followers (1978–1988)
- Reverie Sound Revue (2002–)
- The Revols(1957–1962)
- Rheostatics (1978–)
- Rhinoceros (1967–1970)
- Rhythm Activism (1986–1998)
- Rhythm & News (1988–1998)
- Richard Eaton Singers (1951–)
- Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (1971–)
- Rime Organisé (2000–)
- Ripcordz (1980–)
- River Town Saints (2013–)
- Riverbeds (2010–)
- The Road Hammers (2005 –)
- Robbie Lane and the Disciples (1963–)
- Robin Black and the Intergalactic Rock Stars (1998–2003)
- Robyn and Ryleigh (2012–)
- The Rock n Roll Rats (2009–2014)
- Rock Plaza Central (1996–)
- Rockets Red Glare (1999–2003)
- Rockhead (1991–1993)
- Roman Grey (1982–1990)
- The Romaniacs (1984–1995)
- Romes (2015–)
- Ron Hawkins and the Rusty Nails (1995–1999)
- Rose Chronicles (1993–1996)
- Rough Trade (1968–1988)
- Royal Canadian Air Force Band (1947–)
- Royal Canadian Artillery Band (1899–)
- Royal Canoe (2010–)
- Royal City (1999–2004)
- Royal Military College of Canada Bands (1953–)
- The Royal Royal (2011–)
- Rubber (1987–)
- Rum Ragged (2014–)
- The Rural Alberta Advantage (2005–)
- Rush (1968–2018)
- The Russian Futurists (2000–)
- Rusty (1994–)
- Rx (1998)
- RyanDan (2006–)
- Ryan's Fancy (1971–1983)
- Rymes with Orange (1992–2017)
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- UHF (1989–1998)
- UJ3RK5 (1978–1981)
- Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (2004–2021)
- The Ugly Ducklings (1965–)
- Uisce Beatha (1988–1999)
- Ukrainian Dnipro Ensemble of Edmonton (1953–)
- Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton (1984–)
- Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men (1979–)
- Uncut (2001–)
- The Undecided (1994–2001)
- Unexpect (1996–2015)
- The Unicorns (2000–2004)
- The Unintended (2004–)
- Unit 187 (1994–2015)
- United Steel Workers of Montreal (2004–2011)
- Universal Honey (1992–)
- Unleash the Archers (2007–)
- Unravelled Broken Orchestra (2004–2009)
- Urban Tapestry (1993–)
- Urgent (1982–1984)
- Uzeb (1976–)
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- Vacuity (2004–2013)
- Vaghy String Quartet (1965–)
- Vagina Witchcraft (2018–)
- Valaire (2005–)
- The Valentino Orchestra (1996–2002)
- Valley (2014–)
- Valley of the Giants (2002–2004)
- Vampire Beach Babes (1997–)
- Vampire Rodents (1989–1996)
- Van Allen Belt (1994–1998)
- Vancouver Cantata Singers (1959–)
- Vancouver Chamber Choir (1971–)
- Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble (1989–)
- Vancouver Men's Chorus (1981–)
- Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (2003–)
- Vancouver Opera (1958–)
- Vancouver Police Pipe Band (1914–)
- Vancouver Recital Society (1980–)
- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (1919–)
- Vancouver Woodwind Quintet (1968–1978)
- Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra (1930–)
- Varga (1989–)
- Veal (1994–2004)
- The Veer Union (2004–)
- The Vees (1992–1997)
- Velvet Empire (2002–2003)
- The Velveteins (2014–)
- Le Vent du Nord (2002–)
- The Vermicious Knid (2000–2006)
- Vertical After (1989–2003)
- Vesuvius (2012–)
- Viathyn (2006–)
- Vice Verset (1997–2006)
- Victoria Philharmonic Choir (2005–)
- Victoria Police Pipe Band (1936–)
- Victoria Symphony (1941–)
- Videotape (2007–)
- Vilain Pingouin (1986–)
- Vile Creature (2014–)
- The Viletones (1977–)
- Villain Accelerate (2003–)
- Ville Émard Blues Band (1973–1975)
- Vincat (2004–2009)
- The Vincent Black Shadow (2003–)
- The Violet Archers (2005–)
- Vishtèn (2003–)
- Visible Wind (1983–)
- Vision Eternel (2007–)
- Vital Sines (1981–1988)
- vitaminsforyou (1998–)
- Voggue (1979–1984)
- Voices in Public (1996–2004)
- Voivod (1982–)
- La Volée d'Castors (1993–)
- Völur (2014–)
- Vromb (1992–)
- Vulgaires Machins (1995–)
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- The Wailin' Jennys (2002–)
- The Wainwright Sisters (2015–)
- Waiting for God (1994–1997)
- Wake Owl (2012–)
- The Waking Eyes (2002–2010)
- The Walk (1987–1996)
- Walk off the Earth (2006–)
- Walter TV (2012–)
- Waltons (1987–2005)
- War Party (1995–2004)
- Warpig (1968–)
- Warriors (1982–1986)
- Warsawpack (1999–2004)
- The Washboard Union (2010–)
- The Watchmen (1988–)
- Water on Mars (2004–2009)
- Waterbodies (2008–2015)
- Wave (1999–2003)
- Way to Go, Einstein (2006–2010)
- Wayne McGhie and the Sounds of Joy (1970)
- We Are the City (2008–2020)
- We Are Wolves (2000–)
- We Love Danger! (2009–)
- The Weakerthans (1997–2014)
- Weapon (2003–2013)
- The Weather Station (2006–)
- Weaves (2012–)
- Wednesday (1971–1981)
- Wednesday Night Heroes (1997–2009)
- The Weekend (1998–)
- Weeping Tile (1992–1998)
- West End Girls (1990–1994)
- Western Mustang Band (1937–)
- The Wet Secrets (2005–)
- The Wet Spots (2003–)
- What's He Building in There? (2006–2010)
- Wheat Chiefs (1990–1998)
- The Wheat Pool (2004–2012)
- Whiskey Howl (1969–1972)
- White Lung (2006–)
- White Wires (2007–)
- White Wolf (1975–2007)
- Whitehorse (2011–)
- Why (1993–)
- Wide Mouth Mason (1995–)
- Widelife (2002–2005)
- Wild Rivers
- Wild Strawberries (1988–)
- Wild T and the Spirit (1990–)
- The Wilderness of Manitoba (2009–)
- Wildlife (2005–)
- The Wilkinsons (1998–2009)
- Will (1991–1992)
- Will Currie and the Country French (2006–)
- The Wilsons (2006–2012)
- The Wind Whistles (2006–)
- Windsor Police Pipe Band (1967–)
- Windsor Symphony Orchestra (1941–)
- Windwalker (1990–1993)
- Winnipeg's Most (2010–2012)
- The Winnipeg Singers (2001–)
- Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (1947–)
- Winter Equinox (2004–2006)
- Winter Gloves (2008–)
- Wintersleep (2001–)
- Wireless (1976–1980)
- Wolf Parade (2003–)
- Women (2007–2012)
- Wonderful Grand Band (1978–)
- The Wooden Sky (2007–)
- Wooden Stars (1994–)
- Woodhands (2005–)
- Woodpigeon (2006–)
- Woods of Ypres (2002–2011)
- Wool on Wolves (2008–)
- World on Edge (1990–1994)
- Wyatt (2004–)
- Wyrd Sisters (1990–)
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- Yamantaka // Sonic Titan (2007–)
- Yoo Doo Right
- You+Me (2014–)
- You Know I Know (1997–)
- You Say Party (2004–)
- Young (1971-1973)
- Young and Sexy (1998–)
- Young Canadians (1979–1980)
- Young Empires (2009–)
- Young Galaxy (2005–)
- Young Liars (2008–2016)
- The Young Novelists (2009–)
- Young Rival (2007–)
- Young Saints (1986–1993)
- Young Scouts
- Your Favorite Enemies (2006–)
- Yukon Blonde (2005–)
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- Zaraza (1993–)
- Zébulon (1994–2008)
- Zeds Dead (2009–)
- Zekuhl (1991–)
- Zen Bamboo (2017–)
- Zerbin (2009–)
- Zeroscape (2001–)
- Zex (2013–)
- Zeus (2009–)
- The Zilis (2012–2017)
- Zimmers Hole (1991–)
- The Zolas (2009–)
- Zolty Cracker (1989–1997)
- Zombie Girl (2006–)
- Zon (1977–1981)
- Zoo Legacy (2010–)
- Zoon (2018–)
- Zubot and Dawson (1998–2003)
- Zuckerbaby (1996–2001)
- Zumpano (1992–1996)
See also
- List of bands from British Columbia
- Category:Canadian musical groups
- Category:Canadian record labels
- Category:Music festivals in Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
References