Made in British Columbia
Squirrelly Girl is made and maintained in our working micro-bakery in Princeton, British Columbia.
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Canadian Starter — Ships to Canada, the US & the UK
Buy Canadian Sourdough Starter Online
Order an established sourdough culture made and maintained in our Canadian micro-bakery. Squirrelly Girl is carefully dehydrated and shipped to bakers throughout Canada, the United States and around the world.
Buy Squirrelly Girl StarterFree shipping in Canada, the US and the UK · Activation instructions included · 100% Activation Guarantee
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A Canadian Sourdough Starter Is Only a Click Away
You do not need to find a nearby bakery, arrange a local pickup or accept a mystery jar from someone's refrigerator. Squirrelly Girl can be ordered online and delivered directly to your home.
Order Direct
Purchase directly through our website without searching local stores or wondering whether starter is currently available.
Prepared to Travel
Dehydration allows the culture to travel in a dormant state to Canada, the USA and eligible destinations around the world.
No local bakery scavenger hunt required.
Squirrelly Girl travels directly from our Canadian micro-bakery to your mailbox.
What's included?
What You Receive When You Order
Buying sourdough starter online should give you more than a packet in the mail. Your order includes an established culture, a clear activation process and protection if activation does not go as planned.
- Established Canadian sourdough culture
- Carefully dehydrated starter
- Free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK
- Clear activation instructions
- Beginner-friendly activation process
- Reusable culture after activation
- Support when activation appears slow
- 100% Activation Guarantee
One Order. Countless Future Bakes.
Activate it, maintain it and keep baking with the same Canadian sourdough culture.
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Simple online ordering
How Ordering Sourdough Starter Online Works
Squirrelly Girl travels dehydrated so you can restore the established culture after it reaches your kitchen.
Order Through Our Website
Choose Squirrelly Girl Starter and enter the address where you would like your order delivered.
Your Starter Is Prepared
The established culture is provided in dehydrated form suitable for storage and delivery.
It Ships Free
Free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK is included for eligible destinations.
Rehydrate the Culture
Follow the included instructions and provide fresh flour and water to begin restoring fermentation activity.
Feed, Strengthen and Bake
Continue feeding until your starter becomes bubbly, strong and predictably active after feeding.
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Why Buy Directly From Squirrelly Girl?
Buying directly connects you with the Canadian micro-bakery that maintains the culture and stands behind its activation.
Known Origin
You know your starter comes from the established Squirrelly Girl culture maintained in our British Columbia micro-bakery.
Clear Instructions
Your order includes guidance for rehydrating, feeding and recognizing returning fermentation activity.
Shipping Up Front
Free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK is included for eligible destinations.
Sourdough Support
You are purchasing from a sourdough-focused business familiar with starter activation, feeding and fermentation.
Activation Guarantee
Follow the activation instructions and your purchase is protected according to our published Activation Guarantee.
Canadian Micro-Bakery
Your order supports an independent Canadian sourdough business and working micro-bakery.
Canadian made, shipped to Canada, the US & the UK
Available in Canada, the US and the UK
Squirrelly Girl is made in Canada but prepared to travel well beyond British Columbia.
Canadian Orders
Order directly from our British Columbia micro-bakery and have Squirrelly Girl delivered within Canada.
United States Orders
U.S. bakers can purchase Squirrelly Girl online with free standard shipping.
Canada, US & UK Orders
Bakers in eligible international destinations can order our Canadian culture with free standard shipping.
Canadian made does not mean Canada only.
Squirrelly Girl is perfectly willing to leave home if there is flour waiting at the destination.
Your starter has arrived
What Happens After Delivery?
Your starter arrives dry and dormant. The next stage happens in your kitchen with flour, water and a little patience.
- Review the included activation instructions
- Place the starter in a clean container
- Begin the rehydration process
- Add fresh flour and water as instructed
- Keep the culture at an appropriate temperature
- Watch for bubbles and expansion
- Continue feeding to build strength
- Wait for consistent activity before baking
Order with confidence
Protected by Our 100% Activation Guarantee
Sourdough activity varies with room temperature, flour, water and feeding conditions. Follow the supplied activation instructions and give Squirrelly Girl the recommended care.
If your culture still fails to activate, your purchase is protected according to the terms of our Activation Guarantee.
- Replacement starter option
- Full refund option
- Clear activation protection
Buying sourdough starter online
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about buying Canadian sourdough starter online.
Can I buy Canadian sourdough starter online?
Yes. Squirrelly Girl can be ordered directly through our website and delivered to customers in Canada, the United States and eligible international destinations.
Where is Squirrelly Girl Starter made?
Squirrelly Girl is made and maintained in our working micro-bakery in Princeton, British Columbia, Canada.
Is shipping in Canada, the US and the UK free?
Free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK is included for eligible destinations with your Squirrelly Girl Starter purchase. Optional upgraded shipping, when available, may cost extra.
Will my starter arrive wet and bubbling?
No. The culture arrives dehydrated and dormant. It must be rehydrated and fed before active fermentation returns.
Are activation instructions included?
Yes. Clear instructions are included to help you rehydrate, feed and activate the culture.
How long does sourdough starter activation take?
Activation time varies depending on temperature, flour, water and feeding conditions. Follow the supplied instructions and watch for increasingly consistent bubbles, expansion and fermentation activity after feeding.
Is Squirrelly Girl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The established dehydrated culture and included instructions provide beginners with a clear process for rehydrating, feeding and developing an active starter.
Can I keep using the starter after activation?
Yes. Once active, the culture can be maintained through regular feeding and used repeatedly for future sourdough baking.
What if my starter does not activate?
If you correctly follow the supplied activation instructions and the starter still fails to activate, our 100% Activation Guarantee provides replacement or refund protection subject to its published terms.
Canadian made · Ships to Canada, the US & the UK
Buy Canadian Sourdough Starter Online
Bring home an established Canadian sourdough culture with free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK, clear activation instructions and protection through our 100% Activation Guarantee.
From our Canadian micro-bakery directly to your kitchen.
Buy Squirrelly Girl Starter
✓ Canadian micro-bakery
✓ Free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK
✓ Instructions included
✓ Activation guaranteed
Our 100% Activation Guarantee
Zero Risk. Zero Guesswork. Just Real Sourdough.
Bake or Get Covered: If your starter fails to activate into a bubbly, active, bake-ready culture.
We’ll either send you a fresh replacement batch completely free or issue a 100% refund.
No hoops to jump through, no complicated returns, and no hard feelings.