Ann Bagley was on a Galapagos Islands ferry in February when she spotted the Tilley Hat Man. “Our friend had on his Tilley hat,” she recalls. “Then a man walked up to him and said, ‘Has anyone ever ...

While Detroit Free Press Travel Writer Ellen Creager is away, here is one of her reader-favorite columns from 2012. Ann Bagley was on a Galapagos Islands ferry when she spotted the Tilley Hat Man.

At the Tilley store in Toronto, there are plenty of hats on display: bucket hats in several hues, down-filled styles for chilly months, “Aviators” with sherpa-lined ear flaps. But if you’re looking ...

Our neighbors to the north know a thing or two about winter – and about hats. Handcrafted in Toronto, The Tilley Winter Hat ($95) from Tilley Endurables is as stylish as it is warm. That could mean it ...

Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages. The fate of the Tilley hat is in limbo, as the inventor, Alex Tilley, has announced he’s retiring at ...

Hilco Capital has acquired Canadian travel hat designer and manufacturer, Tilley Endurables, for an undisclosed sum. The company, which was founded by entrepreneur Alex Tilley in 1980, is famous ...

Tilley is a Canadian apparel and hat company inspired by life outdoors with a focus on sustainability and an emphasis on sun protection. The brand was founded in 1980 by Canadian businessman Alex ...

Alex Tilley, 77, said he cannot force his company's buyer to keep production of his namesake hat in Canada TORONTO—Alex Tilley, the man who created one of Canada’s most-prized outdoor wear companies, ...

• What: Hemp hat with built-in UV protection. • Aimed at: Boaters, beach bums, safarigoers and other active travelers looking for extra protection from the sun. • How much: $69. • Evaluation: $69 for ...