Start With an Existing Culture
You don't have to begin with flour and water and wait to see if a starter develops. Squirrelly Girl is already an established culture before we dehydrate it.
Canadian Sourdough Starter Shipped to Canada, the US & the UK
Made in Canada · Shipped to Canada, the US & the UK
Canadian Sourdough Starter Shipped to Canada, the US & the UK
Meet Squirrelly Girl, an established sourdough starter made in our micro-bakery in Princeton, British Columbia. We dehydrate our starter for shipping, send it to bakers around the world, and include simple instructions to help you bring it back to life in your own kitchen.
Order Squirrelly Girl StarterFree shipping in Canada, the US and the UK · Activation instructions included · 100% Activation Guarantee
CANADA
Made in British Columbia
DEHYDRATED
Prepared for Shipping
FREE
Standard Shipping in Canada, the US and the UK
GUARANTEED
100% Activation Guarantee
Meet Squirrelly Girl
A Real Sourdough Culture From Our Canadian Micro-Bakery
Squirrelly Girl is an established sourdough culture that we maintain in our working micro-bakery in Princeton, British Columbia. Before we send it to you, we carefully dehydrate the starter so it can travel dry and dormant.
Made in British Columbia
Squirrelly Girl is made and maintained in our micro-bakery in Princeton, British Columbia, Canada.
Ready for the Trip
We dehydrate the culture before shipping. When it reaches you, simply follow the instructions to rehydrate and begin feeding it.
You don't need Canadian flour or Canadian water. Once Squirrelly Girl arrives, you can feed and maintain the culture using suitable flour and water available where you live.
Shipping is included
Free Standard Shipping in Canada, the US and the UK
We want ordering Squirrelly Girl from Canada to be simple. Free standard shipping is included for eligible destinations in Canada, the United States and around the world.
- Free standard shipping across Canada
- Free standard shipping throughout the USA
- Free standard shipping to eligible international destinations
- Starter travels dry and dormant
- No jar of wet starter in the mail
- Activation instructions included
- Maintain your starter after activation
- Protected by our Activation Guarantee
Yes, We Ship Sourdough Starter to Canada, the US & the UK
Order online and we'll send Squirrelly Girl from our British Columbia micro-bakery to your door.
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How it works
From Our Bakery to Your Kitchen
Your starter travels dehydrated. Once it arrives, you add flour and water and begin bringing the culture back to an active state.
Order Your Starter
Order Squirrelly Girl online and enter the address where you would like your starter delivered.
We Send It Dehydrated
Your starter travels dry and dormant instead of actively fermenting inside a jar during shipping.
Your Starter Arrives
Open the package and follow the included activation instructions.
Add Flour and Water
Rehydrate Squirrelly Girl and begin feeding the culture with fresh flour and water.
Watch Your Starter Wake Up
As the culture regains strength, you'll begin seeing bubbles, expansion and increasingly consistent rising after feeding.
Why dehydrated?
Why Does Squirrelly Girl Arrive Dry?
An active sourdough starter is perfect on a kitchen counter. A bubbling jar traveling through the postal system? Not quite as perfect. Dehydrating the culture makes shipping much more practical.
The Culture Can Rest
Dehydration allows the starter to remain dormant while it travels from our bakery to your kitchen.
No Wet Starter Jar
Your package contains dehydrated starter rather than a jar of liquid culture fermenting during delivery.
Made for Shipping
The dry format makes it much easier to send Squirrelly Girl to bakers far beyond our British Columbia bakery.
Wake It Up at Home
Follow the included instructions, add water and flour, and begin restoring your starter's activity.
Keep Your Starter Going
Once active, continue feeding and maintaining Squirrelly Girl for future baking.
Then Comes the Good Part
Once your starter is strong and reliably active, you can use it for bread, pizza, focaccia, pancakes and more.
Your order
What Comes With Squirrelly Girl?
We don't want a mystery packet of dried starter showing up at your door with no idea what to do next. Your order includes the starter and the guidance you need to begin activating it.
- Established Squirrelly Girl sourdough culture
- Starter dehydrated for shipping
- Clear rehydration instructions
- Step-by-step feeding guidance
- Signs to watch for during activation
- Beginner-friendly instructions
- Free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK
- 100% Activation Guarantee
Your kitchen doesn't need to behave exactly like ours. Temperature, flour and water vary from place to place. Follow the instructions and pay attention to how your starter is actually behaving rather than expecting every culture to follow the exact same clock.
Where we ship
Can I Order Squirrelly Girl Where I Live?
We ship from British Columbia to customers across Canada, throughout the United States and to eligible international destinations.
Across Canada
Your starter ships directly from our micro-bakery in Princeton, British Columbia.
United States
Squirrelly Girl is available throughout the United States with free standard shipping.
UK & Europe
We ship dehydrated Squirrelly Girl Starter to eligible destinations throughout the UK and Europe.
Other Countries
We also ship to many other eligible international destinations around the world.
Ordering for a birthday, holiday or other special date? International delivery times can vary, so ordering early is always the safer choice.
Beginner friendly
You Don't Need to Be a Sourdough Expert
Squirrelly Girl is for anyone who wants to begin with an established culture and learn how to feed, maintain and bake with sourdough starter at home.
First-Time Bakers
Start with an established culture while learning how feeding, fermentation and starter maintenance work.
Experienced Bakers
Add Squirrelly Girl to your bread, pizza, focaccia and sourdough discard baking routine.
Sourdough Gift Shoppers
Send a little piece of our Canadian micro-bakery to the bread lover in your life.
Trying Again
If your homemade starter molded, stopped rising or never became predictable, start again with an established culture.
No Local Starter?
You don't need to find a local bakery selling starter. Order Squirrelly Girl online and we'll send it to you.
Want Some Guidance?
Your order includes activation instructions, and your purchase is protected by our 100% Activation Guarantee.
We stand behind our starter
100% Activation Guarantee
Sourdough is alive, and every kitchen is a little different. Temperature, flour, water and feeding conditions can all affect how quickly a starter becomes active.
Follow the supplied activation instructions and give Squirrelly Girl the recommended care. If your starter still fails to activate, your purchase is protected according to our published guarantee.
- Replacement starter option
- Full refund option
- Clear activation protection
Before you order
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about ordering Squirrelly Girl from Canada and activating your starter after it arrives.
Do you really ship sourdough starter to Canada, the US and the UK?
Yes. Squirrelly Girl ships across Canada, throughout the United States and to eligible international destinations.
Is standard shipping in Canada, the US and the UK free?
Yes. Free standard shipping is included for eligible destinations. Optional upgraded shipping, when available, may cost extra.
Where is Squirrelly Girl made?
Squirrelly Girl is made and maintained in our working micro-bakery in Princeton, British Columbia, Canada.
Will I receive a jar of wet starter?
No. Your starter arrives dehydrated and dormant. You rehydrate it and begin feeding it after it arrives.
Are activation instructions included?
Yes. Your order includes clear instructions showing you how to rehydrate, feed and activate Squirrelly Girl.
How long does activation take?
There isn't one exact activation time because every kitchen is different. Temperature, flour, water and feeding conditions all play a role. Follow the instructions and watch for increasingly consistent bubbles, expansion and rising after feeding.
Do I need Canadian flour?
No. A dependable unbleached wheat flour available where you live is a practical choice. Consistency is especially helpful while your starter is activating.
Do I need special water?
No Canadian mountain spring required. Use suitable fresh water available where you live and follow the activation instructions.
Can I keep using the starter after activation?
Yes. Once Squirrelly Girl is active, continue feeding and maintaining the culture. With proper care, it can be used again and again for future sourdough baking.
What if my starter doesn't activate?
Follow the supplied activation instructions and recommended care. If your starter still fails to activate, our 100% Activation Guarantee provides replacement or refund protection according to the published terms.
From Our Bakery to Your Kitchen
Ready to Meet Squirrelly Girl?
Order our established dehydrated sourdough starter and we'll send Squirrelly Girl from our British Columbia micro-bakery to your door with free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK.
You bring the flour and water. We'll send the Squirrelly Girl.
Order Squirrelly Girl Starter
✓ Made in Canada
✓ Established culture
✓ Free shipping in Canada, the US and the UK
✓ 100% Activation Guarantee
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.