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PVL 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate — Micronized, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Unflavoured (300g / 60 Servings)

Creatine monohydrate is the single most-researched muscle supplement. This PVL micronized monohydrate is Informed Choice certified at about $0.38 a serving — 3–5 g a day may support strength and lean-mass gains alongside training. From $22.99 CAD · in stock, ships same-day from Montreal.

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Best Supplements for Muscle Gain in Canada (2026) — What Actually Builds Muscle

Protein to hit your daily target, creatine monohydrate as your evidence-based foundation, and the extras — mass gainers, EAAs, casein and pre-workout — that add convenience or a small edge. Every product below is stocked in our Montreal store and shipped across Canada in CAD.

Which supplements build muscle? Muscle growth comes from progressive resistance training plus enough protein and calories to recover and grow. On the supplement side, that means a protein powder to reach roughly 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight, and creatine monohydrate at 3–5 g per day, which may support strength and lean mass. Mass gainers help if you struggle to eat enough; EAAs, casein and pre-workout are optional add-ons. No supplement replaces training and food.
In stock as of September 2026. Ships same-day from our Montreal warehouse on orders placed before 4 PM EST. Free shipping on qualifying orders · free 30-day returns · 5% back with Top Nutrition Rewards. Prices in CAD — no duties, no USD conversion. Curated by Top Nutrition & Fitness since July 2016. Supplements support a training program and a balanced diet; always read and follow the label.

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PVL 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate — Micronized, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Unflavoured (300g / 60 Servings)
Foundation · Creatine
PVL 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate — Micronized, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Unflavoured (300g / 60 Servings)
From $22.99 CAD
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PEScience Select Protein (27 servings)
Best-selling whey
PEScience Select Protein (27 servings)
From $75.99 CAD
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PVL IsoGold Whey Isolate & Hydrolysate (1.85lb)
Best whey isolate
PVL IsoGold Whey Isolate & Hydrolysate (1.85lb)
From $72.99 CAD
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder (1.5 lb)
Trusted everyday whey
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder (1.5 lb)
From $64.99 CAD
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MUTANT Mass Gainer Protein Powder | High-Calorie Weight Gainer (15 lbs)
Best mass gainer
MUTANT Mass Gainer Protein Powder | High-Calorie Weight Gainer (15 lbs)
From $129.99 CAD
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Mutant Hardcore BCAA (30 servings)
Best EAA / BCAA
Mutant Hardcore BCAA (30 servings)
From $39.99 CAD
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ALLMAX CaseinFX — Slow-Release Micellar Casein Protein Powder (2lbs)
Overnight casein
ALLMAX CaseinFX — Slow-Release Micellar Casein Protein Powder (2lbs)
From $59.99 CAD
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Mammoth Pump Pre-Workout (60 servings)
Best-value pre-workout
Mammoth Pump Pre-Workout (60 servings)
From $59.99 CAD
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Full comparison — muscle-gain supplements we stock

Grouped by job. "From" prices reflect the lowest in-stock variant; flavour options may vary.

Protein powders — the daily foundation

Product Type Size Price (CAD) Notes Status
PEScience Select Protein (27 servings) Whey blend 27 servings $75.99 Whey concentrate + isolate In stock
PEScience Select Whey Protein Powder TRIAL SIZE (5 servings) Whey blend (try-me) 5 servings $24.99 Single-serving trial In stock
PVL IsoGold Whey Isolate & Hydrolysate (1.85lb) Whey isolate + hydrolysate ~30 servings $72.99 Fast-digesting iso/hydro In stock
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder (1.5 lb) Whey blend 1.5 lb $64.99 Isolate-forward blend In stock
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Protein (5 lbs) Whey blend 5 lb $149.99 Bulk value tub In stock
Mutant Whey Protein Powder (5 lbs) Whey blend 5 lb $99.99 High-protein blend In stock
Allmax Nutrition Isoflex Whey Protein Isolate (1lb) Whey isolate 1 lb $44.99 Pure isolate In stock
North Coast Naturals ISO Protein 100 (680g) Whey isolate 680 g $64.99 Isolate 100 In stock
PEScience Select Vegan Protein (27 servings) Plant protein 27 servings $54.99 Pea + brown rice In stock
PVL Fermented & Sprouted Plant-Pro (840g) Plant protein 840 g $59.99 Fermented + sprouted In stock

Creatine — the most-evidenced add-on

Product Type Servings Price (CAD) Notes Status
PVL 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate — Micronized, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Unflavoured (300g / 60 Servings) Creatine monohydrate 60 servings $22.99 Micronized, Informed Choice In stock
PVL 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate — Micronized, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Unflavoured (1000g / 200 Servings) Creatine monohydrate 200 servings $59.99 Best value per serving In stock
PEScience TruCreatine+ Creapure® Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder (150g - 30 Servings) Creatine monohydrate 30 servings $24.99 Creapure® German In stock
ALLMAX Creatine Monohydrate 3000 — Micronized Creatine Capsules (120 Capsules / 30 Servings) Creatine monohydrate 30 servings $34.99 Micronized capsules In stock
Bowmar Nutrition Creatine13 — Absorption Creatine Blend (30 Servings) Creatine blend 30 servings $54.99 Absorption blend In stock

Mass gainers, aminos, casein & pre-workout

Product Type Size Price (CAD) Notes Status
MUTANT Mass Gainer Protein Powder | High-Calorie Weight Gainer (15 lbs) Mass gainer 15 lb $129.99 High-calorie weight gain In stock
PVL Clean Mass Gainer XL Whey Protein Powder (10lbs) Mass gainer 10 lb $111.99 Clean-mass whey gainer In stock
PEScience Smart Mass Clean Weight Gainer Sachets Mass gainer (try-me) 14 sachets $3.99 Single-serving sachets In stock
Mutant Hardcore BCAA (30 servings) EAA / BCAA 30 servings $39.99 9.7 g aminos per scoop In stock
PEScience Amino IV BCAAs/EAAs + Electrolytes (30 servings) EAA / BCAA 30 servings $49.99 EAAs + electrolytes In stock
ALLMAX CaseinFX — Slow-Release Micellar Casein Protein Powder (2lbs) Casein 2 lb $59.99 Slow-release micellar casein In stock
PEScience Select Protein4Oats (12 servings) Casein/whey blend 12 servings $24.99 For oats & baking In stock
Mammoth Pump Pre-Workout (60 servings) Pre-workout 60 servings $59.99 Pump-focused, high value In stock
PEScience Prolific Pre-Workout (40 servings) Pre-workout 40 servings $54.99 Balanced stim pre In stock
Mutant Madness Pre-Workout (30 servings) Pre-workout 30 servings $39.99 High-stim pre In stock

Protein powder — reach your daily target first

Protein is the non-negotiable. Aim for roughly 1.6–2.2 g per kg of bodyweight per day from food plus powder. A whey blend is the most cost-effective way to top up; a whey isolate is lower in lactose and fast-digesting for around training. Plant options cover dairy-free lifters.

PEScience Select Protein (27 servings)

PEScience Select Protein (27 servings)

Best sellerWhey blend

From $75.99 CAD · 27 servings · whey concentrate + isolate

Our #1-selling protein for a reason: PEScience Select blends whey concentrate and isolate with a flavour system that mixes clean. A versatile everyday protein to anchor your daily target.

PVL IsoGold Whey Isolate & Hydrolysate (1.85lb)

PVL IsoGold Whey Isolate & Hydrolysate (1.85lb)

Isolate + hydrolysate

From $72.99 CAD · ~30 servings · fast-digesting iso/hydro

Whey isolate plus hydrolysate — lower in lactose, fast to digest, and high in protein per scoop. A strong pick around training or for lifters with sensitive stomachs.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder (1.5 lb)

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder (1.5 lb)

Trusted brand

From $64.99 CAD · 1.5 lb · isolate-forward blend

Gold Standard is one of the most recognised whey blends in the world. The 1.5 lb tub is an easy entry point; the 5 lb tub is the value size for daily users.

Allmax Nutrition Isoflex Whey Protein Isolate (1lb)

Allmax Nutrition Isoflex Whey Protein Isolate (1lb)

Pure isolate

From $44.99 CAD · 1 lb · whey isolate

A cleaner isolate from a Canadian brand — useful when you want protein with minimal carbs and fat. A good deficit-friendly option too if you are lean-bulking.

PEScience Select Vegan Protein (27 servings)

PEScience Select Vegan Protein (27 servings)

Plant-based

From $54.99 CAD · 27 servings · pea + brown rice

A dairy-free option that still mixes and tastes well. Pairs pea and brown-rice protein to round out the amino profile for plant-based lifters — one of our steadier slow-and-worthy sellers.

Creatine monohydrate — small cost, strong evidence

Creatine monohydrate at 3–5 g per day is the most-researched sports supplement and may help support strength, power and lean muscle mass when combined with resistance training. Monohydrate is the form with the most data. A short optional loading phase (about 20 g/day split over 5–7 days) speeds saturation but is not required.

PVL 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate — Micronized, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Unflavoured (300g / 60 Servings)

PVL 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate — Micronized, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Unflavoured (300g / 60 Servings)

Foundation pickInformed Choice

From $22.99 CAD · 60 servings · micronized monohydrate

Pharmaceutical-grade micronized monohydrate, Informed Choice certified, at about $0.38 a serving. This is where we tell most people to start — and the 1000 g tub drops the cost per serving even further.

Bowmar Nutrition Creatine13 — Absorption Creatine Blend (30 Servings)

Bowmar Nutrition Creatine13 — Absorption Creatine Blend (30 Servings)

Blend

From $54.99 CAD · 30 servings · absorption blend

For shoppers who specifically want a multi-form creatine matrix rather than plain monohydrate. A premium, lower-volume option we keep for the enthusiasts who ask for it.

Want every format compared — powder, capsules, gummies and chews? See our full best-creatine-in-Canada guide.

Mass gainers — only if you can't eat enough

A mass gainer is a high-calorie protein-and-carb powder for hardgainers who struggle to eat enough to grow. If you already hit your calories, whole food plus a standard protein is cheaper. Check calories and sugar per serving on the label.

MUTANT Mass Gainer Protein Powder | High-Calorie Weight Gainer (15 lbs)

MUTANT Mass Gainer Protein Powder | High-Calorie Weight Gainer (15 lbs)

High-calorie

From $129.99 CAD · 15 lb · weight-gain formula

A large-format high-calorie gainer for serious hardgainers — protein plus carbs to make surplus calories easier to drink. Buy the sachets first if you want to trial the taste.

PEScience Smart Mass Clean Weight Gainer Sachets

PEScience Smart Mass Clean Weight Gainer Sachets

Try-me

From $3.99 CAD · 14 single-serving sachets

The low-risk way to try a cleaner gainer before committing to a tub — single-serving sachets you can throw in a gym bag.

EAAs, casein & pre-workout — the optional edges

None of these are required, but each earns a place for the right lifter: EAAs/BCAAs for intra-workout sipping, casein for slow overnight protein, and pre-workout for training energy and focus.

Mutant Hardcore BCAA (30 servings)

Mutant Hardcore BCAA (30 servings)

EAA / BCAA

From $39.99 CAD · 30 servings · 9.7 g aminos per scoop

A well-dosed amino scoop for sipping through training. Most useful if your daily protein is already high and you want an intra-workout drink.

ALLMAX CaseinFX — Slow-Release Micellar Casein Protein Powder (2lbs)

ALLMAX CaseinFX — Slow-Release Micellar Casein Protein Powder (2lbs)

Slow-release casein

From $59.99 CAD · 2 lb · micellar casein

Micellar casein digests slowly, making it a convenient overnight or between-meals protein. Stock runs lean on this one, so grab it while it’s on the shelf.

Mammoth Pump Pre-Workout (60 servings)

Mammoth Pump Pre-Workout (60 servings)

Best value pre

From $59.99 CAD · 60 servings · pump-focused

Sixty servings of a pump-focused pre-workout — one of the best cost-per-serving pres we stock. Great for training energy without a premium price.

PEScience Amino IV BCAAs/EAAs + Electrolytes (30 servings)

PEScience Amino IV BCAAs/EAAs + Electrolytes (30 servings)

EAAs + electrolytes

From $49.99 CAD · 30 servings · EAAs + electrolytes

EAAs paired with electrolytes for hydration during longer sessions — a quieter seller we keep for lifters who train long and sweat hard.

Which muscle-gain supplement is right for you?

  • You just want the essentials: a protein powder (PEScience Select or Optimum Gold Standard) plus creatine monohydrate (PVL). That covers 90% of the benefit.
  • You have a sensitive stomach or train fasted: a whey isolate/hydrolysate — PVL IsoGold or ALLMAX Isoflex.
  • You can't gain weight no matter what: add a mass gainer (Mutant Mass) on top of meals.
  • You are dairy-free: PEScience Vegan or PVL Plant-Pro.
  • You want an overnight protein: ALLMAX CaseinFX before bed.
  • You want training energy: Mammoth Pump (best value) or PEScience Prolific.

Muscle-gain supplement FAQ

What supplements actually help you build muscle?

The two most-evidenced are protein powder (to reach a daily protein target, roughly 1.6–2.2 g per kg of bodyweight) and creatine monohydrate at 3–5 g per day, which may support strength and lean-mass gains alongside resistance training. Everything else — mass gainers, EAAs, casein, pre-workout — is a convenience or a small edge on top of training, protein and calories. Always read and follow the label.

Do I need creatine to gain muscle?

You do not need it, but creatine monohydrate is the most-researched sports supplement and is inexpensive, which is why we list it first. Around 3–5 g per day may help support strength, power and lean muscle mass when combined with resistance training. Monohydrate is the form with the most evidence.

Whey isolate or whey blend for building muscle?

For total daily protein, a whey blend (like PEScience Select or Optimum Gold Standard) is cost-effective and works well. A whey isolate or isolate/hydrolysate (like PVL IsoGold or ALLMAX Isoflex) is lower in lactose and digests fast — a good choice around training or for sensitive stomachs. Both help you hit your protein target.

What is a mass gainer and who is it for?

A mass gainer is a high-calorie protein-and-carb powder for people who struggle to eat enough to gain weight — often called hardgainers. If you already eat enough, whole food plus a standard protein powder is usually the better and cheaper route. Read the label for calories and sugar per serving.

Should I take casein before bed?

Casein is a slow-digesting milk protein that releases amino acids over several hours, so some people use it as an overnight or between-meals protein. It is optional — hitting your total daily protein matters most — but it is a convenient way to add protein at night.

Do you ship muscle-building supplements across Canada?

Yes. We ship same-day from our Montreal warehouse on orders placed before 4 PM EST, with free shipping on qualifying orders and free 30-day returns. All pricing is in CAD — no duties or USD conversion.

Version française — Meilleurs suppléments pour la prise de muscle au Canada (2026)

La croissance musculaire vient d’un entraînement en résistance progressif et de suffisamment de protéines et de calories pour récupérer et grossir. Côté suppléments : une poudre de protéines pour atteindre environ 1,6 à 2,2 g de protéines par kg de poids corporel, et de la créatine monohydrate à 3 à 5 g par jour, qui peut soutenir la force et la masse maigre avec l’entraînement.

En stock en septembre 2026. Expédition le jour même depuis Montréal pour les commandes avant 16 h HNE. Livraison gratuite sur les commandes admissibles · retours gratuits sous 30 jours · prix en dollars canadiens.

Protéines : mélange de lactosérum (PEScience Select, Optimum Gold Standard) pour le quotidien; isolat/hydrolysat (PVL IsoGold, ALLMAX Isoflex) pour une digestion rapide et moins de lactose; options végétales (PEScience Vegan, PVL Plant-Pro). Créatine : PVL monohydrate micronisée (Informed Choice) — commencez ici. Gainers : seulement si vous peinez à manger assez. Extras : EAA/BCAA, caséine le soir, pré-entraînement. Lisez et suivez toujours l’étiquette.

Written by Diana Famintsyna

Owner, Top Nutrition & Fitness · Montreal · Building Canada's most-curated supplement store since July 2016

Building muscle is not about the flashiest supplement — it is about hitting your protein and training hard, then adding creatine. I personally quality-evaluate every protein and creatine before it goes on our shelves, checking the source, the certification and the real per-serving value. If a product does not deliver, it does not make the cut, even at a better margin. This guide reflects our live Montreal inventory. Questions about building your stack? Reach out — we answer every message ourselves.

Educational information only, not medical advice. Protein supports muscle growth as part of a balanced diet and resistance training; creatine may help improve strength and power in brief intense activity and support lean muscle mass with resistance training. Individual results vary. Always read and follow the label. Last updated September 2026.