Polar Skate Co. in Canada — Big Boy Jeans, Decks, and Apparel at Gallery Streetwear

Polar Skate Co. is from Malmö, Sweden. Started in 2011 by Pontus Alv — a skater who spent years filming some of the most interesting video parts in skateboarding before deciding he needed to build something of his own. The brand looks like nothing else in skateboarding. It's art-forward, Scandinavian in its restraint, and completely serious about skating.

Getting real Polar product in Canada isn't easy. Most of what shows up in this country is either sold out before it lands or buried in a generic online marketplace. Gallery is one of the few independent Canadian shops doing it right — we carry the full range, not just whatever's left over.

The Big Boy Jeans

If you've been anywhere near skateboarding in the last five years, you know the Polar Big Boy jeans. Wide leg, low rise, a silhouette that looked strange when it arrived and now looks like the obvious shape for skating. These are the most influential skate jeans of the decade. Not an opinion — just the reality of how many brands followed. They skate well because they're built to. The cut gives you room to move and the denim holds up.

We stock them in a range of washes and they sell fast. If you've been trying to track them down in Canada without paying import markup or waiting weeks on a European order, we've got them here in Kelowna and shipping nationwide.

Decks and Boards

Polar boards are collaborative projects. Pontus works with artists whose work actually belongs in a gallery — the brand name isn't accidental. Every deck graphic has a point of view. Some seasons the boards are minimal and geometric. Others feel like found illustrations from a European art house. They're collectable without being precious, and they skate as good as they look.

We carry a rotating selection of Polar decks in-store. Check our skateboard collection for current availability — stock changes with each drop.

Apparel: More Than Just Skate Clothes

Polar's clothing line is where the Scandinavian influence is most obvious. Clean graphics, muted palettes, proportions that feel European rather than American. The hoodies and coaches jackets are the anchor pieces — substantial construction, artwork that doesn't scream. There's also a range of tees, shorts, and outerwear that sits comfortably between skate brand and independent fashion label.

It's the kind of stuff you can wear to skate and then not feel like you need to change before doing anything else. That's not easy to pull off. Polar does it because the design actually holds up outside of a skate context.

Browse the full Polar Skate Co. collection at Gallery to see what we're currently stocking. For the broader skate clothing picture, our streetwear collection gives you a feel for what we carry across brands.

Why Gallery Carries Polar

We're not filling shelf space with Polar. We carry it because it's genuinely the best skate brand operating right now in terms of design and cultural intent. Pontus built something that doesn't make compromises — the boards, the clothes, the collaborations all hold to the same vision. That's rare in skateboarding, where most brands either go corporate or go quiet.

Gallery's entire buying philosophy is built around that same idea. We don't carry brands because they're easy to get or because they're expected. We carry them because they're right. Polar is right.

If you're in Kelowna, come by 588 Bernard Ave and see it in person. If you're anywhere else in Canada, we ship free on orders over $175 CAD. And if you want to read more on the skate culture side of what we do, check out our pieces on the best skateboard clothing brands in Canada, skateboarding in 2026, and our Hélas collaboration post.

Polar Skate Co. — In Stock at Gallery

• Polar 91 Pants in Washed Grey
• Polar Contrast Tee in Grey Blue
• Polar Reversed Sweater
• Polar Resa Sling Bag

FAQ

Where can I buy Polar Skate Co. in Canada?

Gallery Streetwear in Kelowna, BC is one of the few independent Canadian retailers carrying a proper range of Polar Skate Co. product — jeans, decks, and apparel. Order online at gallerystreetwear.ca or come in-store at 588 Bernard Ave.

Do you carry Polar Big Boy jeans in Canada?

Yes. We carry the Big Boy jeans in multiple washes and sizes. Stock is limited per drop, so it's worth checking online or contacting us before making a trip.

Who founded Polar Skate Co.?

Polar was founded by Pontus Alv in Malmö, Sweden in 2011. Pontus is a professional skateboarder and filmmaker known for his independent video projects before starting the brand.

Does Gallery ship Polar Skate Co. across Canada?

We do. Free shipping on Canadian orders over $175 CAD. Flat rate $17 under that. We also ship to the US ($25) and internationally ($55).

Is Polar Skate Co. just for skaters?

The brand is rooted in skating, but the apparel appeals well beyond that world. The design sensibility is Scandinavian and art-forward — a lot of people who don't skate wear Polar because the clothes are genuinely well-made and distinctive.