Arc'teryx (stylized ɅRC'TERYX) is a Canadian outdoor high-end clothing and sporting goods company founded in North Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1989.The name and logo of Arc'teryx refer to the Archaeopteryx, among the earliest known birds. The logo, designed by graphic designer Micheal Hofler, is based on the "Berlin specimen", a fossil of the bird, the most complete skeleton found to date.in 2018, Arc’teryx owns and operates 32 brand stores globally, with these key cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Seattle, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London and have a retail presence in key resorts of Vail, Chamonix, Whistler.