Dime Skate — The Complete Canada Guide 2026
Dime MTL is one of the most culturally significant skateboard brands to emerge from Canada. Based in Montreal, the brand has spent nearly two decades building something that most skateboard companies cannot manufacture: a coherent, ironic, deeply funny worldview that somehow also produces excellent skate product. This guide covers the brand's history, its team, its current season, and where to buy Dime skate clothing and boards in Canada in 2026 — including Gallery Streetwear, the authorised Dime stockist in the Okanagan.
Dime MTL — Brand History from Montreal
Dime was founded in Montreal around 2010 by a group of friends deeply embedded in the city's street skate scene. The brand grew out of video projects before it became a clothing label, which explains a lot about its DNA. The videos came first — the clothes were almost secondary, a way to fund and express the creative project.
What made Dime different from other regional skate brands was the refusal to take itself seriously while clearly caring deeply about craft. The aesthetic was suburban satire and 1990s nostalgia, filtered through genuinely good graphic design. A Dime tee might reference a local Quebec bureaucracy or feature an absurdist illustration with zero context — and somehow it worked internationally.
By the mid-2010s, Dime had a cult following outside Montreal. European shops were stocking it. American skaters were wearing it. The Montreal identity stayed intact even as the audience grew global. That is a difficult balance to maintain, and Dime has managed it better than almost any comparable brand.
The Dime MTL logo — the simple word-mark in a clean serif — became recognisable enough to function as shorthand for a particular sensibility: unpretentious, technically skilled, culturally intelligent.
Dime Team Riders
Dime's team is Montreal-centric and reflects the brand's community-first approach. Long-time riders include Philippe Lavoie, Gab Morissette, and Antoine Asselin — skaters whose footage defined what Dime skating looks like. The style is street skating with a fondness for long flatground lines, obscure spots in Montreal's urban landscape, and the occasional unexpected trick selection.
The team rarely gets large, and the brand is selective about additions. This keeps the footage cohesive and prevents the dilution that happens when skate companies sign too broadly for marketing purposes.
Dime Drop Schedule — What to Expect in 2026
Dime operates on a seasonal drop model with occasional surprise releases. The main seasons are:
Spring/Summer: Typically dropping in late February or March. This season focuses on lighter garments — the Classic Skateboard logo tees, lightweight hoodies, shorts, and seasonal graphics.
Fall/Winter: Drops in late August or September. Heavier constructions: fleece hoodies, crewnecks, heavier denim, outerwear pieces.
Holiday/Collaboration drops: Dime occasionally releases mid-season drops tied to video releases, collaborative projects, or annual events like the WAVOS skate competition.
Drops sell through quickly. Dime does not produce in large quantities, and the brand's following has grown considerably. Checking in with authorised retailers like Gallery Streetwear before or during a drop window is the most reliable way to secure pieces without paying resale.
Current Season: Key Dime MTL Pieces
Dime Classic Skateboard Logo Tee
The entry point to the brand and still one of its best-selling products year over year. Clean logo on a quality blank, in rotating colourways each season. The tee that works with everything.
Dime Jeans
Dime's denim has evolved into a genuine standout product. The fits are mid-to-wide, proportioned for skating but wearable off the board. Quality construction at a reasonable price point compared to Japanese selvedge alternatives.
Dime MTL Logo Hoodies and Crewnecks
The core logo hoodies are the most consistently popular items. Heavy fleece construction, oversized fit, minimal branding. The seasonal colourways often reflect the brand's graphic sensibility — odd colour combinations that somehow work together.
Dime Outerwear
Recent seasons have seen Dime expand into more structured outerwear. Coaches jackets, zip windbreakers, and fleece pullovers round out the seasonal range.
Gallery Streetwear carries Dime MTL as an authorised Okanagan stockist. The full current inventory is at gallerystreetwear.ca/collections/dime-mtl.
Where to Buy Dime Skate Clothing in Canada
Dime is not sold everywhere. The brand controls its distribution carefully to maintain product integrity and cultural coherence. Authorised Canadian stockists include a select group of independent skate and streetwear shops.
In the Okanagan and Interior BC, Gallery Streetwear is the authorised Dime MTL stockist. This means Gallery receives direct allocation from Dime on new season drops — not leftovers from distributors or secondary market transfers.
Gallery Streetwear ships anywhere in Canada in 1–2 business days from Kelowna, BC. Free tracked shipping on orders over $175 CAD; $17 flat rate below that. If you are in Kelowna, the physical store at 588 Bernard Ave carries current-season Dime product in-person.
For buyers outside the Okanagan, Gallery's online store is effectively the same as visiting the shop — same inventory, same new-season access, shipped directly to your door.
Dime MTL and the Canadian Streetwear Scene
Montreal has always punched above its weight in Canadian skate culture. Dime is the clearest example of why. The brand demonstrates that you do not need to be in Los Angeles or New York to build a culturally credible skate label — you need a strong point of view and a community that means something.
For Canadian buyers, supporting Dime through authorised stockists matters. It keeps the supply chain clean and ensures the brand's cultural integrity is preserved. Buying through grey-market sources or resellers does the opposite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Dime MTL in Canada?
Gallery Streetwear (gallerystreetwear.ca) is the authorised Dime MTL stockist in the Okanagan. Gallery ships across Canada in 1–2 business days.
When do Dime drops happen in Canada?
Main seasonal drops are spring (February/March) and fall (August/September). Follow @gallerystreetwear and @dimemtl on Instagram for drop announcements.
Does Dime ship to Canada directly?
Dime ships from Montreal but authorised stockists like Gallery Streetwear often have faster shipping times for buyers in BC and Western Canada.
What sizes does Dime MTL typically carry?
Dime clothing runs in S through XL in most pieces, with the fit being generally relaxed to oversized. Dime jeans run in standard waist/length sizing.
Is Dime MTL a skate brand or a streetwear brand?
Both. Dime was founded by skaters and the team is made up of active skateboarders. But the aesthetic and quality of the clothing has made it a streetwear brand in practice — worn by people who skate and people who do not.
Does Gallery Streetwear restock sold-out Dime pieces?
Restocks depend on Dime's production. Core logo pieces are sometimes restocked within a season. Seasonal or limited graphics typically are not. Signing up for Gallery's email list is the best way to receive restock notifications.
*Gallery Streetwear is the authorised Dime MTL stockist in the Okanagan, located at 588 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC. Shop the full Dime collection at gallerystreetwear.ca/collections/dime-mtl.*
