Look no further than your own neighbourhood. For this yearโs eco-friendly gift guide, weโve gathered some of the best local delights from across the country.
Jump to the province – click on it.
PEI | QUEBEC | ONTARIO | MANITOBA | SASKATCHEWAN | ALBERTA | BRITISH COLUMBIA |
PEI
Spread some luck along with holiday cheer with these adorable woodland acorn button boxes from Cattails Woodwork. According to maker Brenda Watts, acorns are said to bring health and good fortune to the home. These sweet, turned boxes are perfect for stashing treasures, and they make for beautiful, rustic accent pieces for nature lovers. Watts also makes acorn birdhouses, wine stoppers, door wedges and more. cattailswoodwork.myshopify.com
Two claws up for Two Lupins, a local maker with some seriously adorable onesies and tees. We love the Lobster Heart onesie, but this Etsy seller offers its designs in all sizes โ and even allows for custom colours and sizes. etsy.com/ca/shop/twolupins
Shuck It Out!
Be the star at your next holiday mixer with a box of chef-ready PEI oysters from Atlantic Aqua Farms. Visit buypeioysters.ca to place your order.
Quebec
Share some sweetness from the biggest maple syrup-producing region in the world. With varieties from across the province, this is the place to order maple butter, maple treats, maple water, maple spirits โ and, of course, pure maple syrup ranging
from golden to amber to dark. maplefromcanada.com
For lovers of all things wild, Gourmet Sauvage offers food, body care, books and equipment for foragers. Keep it simple with their selection of gift sets, or curate the perfect gift for your intended recipient. gourmetsauvage.ca
Ontario
For decadent skin and body care products without the waste, Keep Refillery โ with store locations in Toronto, Creemore, Meaford and Kingston โ is a great option. Their skin and body care products are all cruelty-free and made in Canada. As an
added bonus, theyโve partnered with One Tree Planted, so for every online purchase, a tree is planted. If youโre gifting to
someone in Ontario, they can refill their gift in-store at one of the Keep Refillery locations, but all jars and packaging are either
recyclable or compostable so even your farther-flung recipients can enjoy their goodies waste-free. thekeeprefillery.com
If youโre looking for a special experience to share with a loved one, TJ Stables in Chatham-Kent offers a three-hour, immersive experience with โspirit horses.โ In addition to spending time with horses, participants will delve into rich oral traditions passed on through generations of First Nations people, culminating in an evening of fireside cooking, music and storytelling. tjstables.ca
Plant the seed of a trip to one of Ontarioโs provincial parks (and support conservation efforts!) with goodies from the Ontario
Parks store. From baseball caps and hoodies to stuffies and mugs, thereโs a gift to appeal to recipients of all ages. Choose
your favourite park and send the merch to your favourite people, then get ready to book a campsite for a visit next year!
reservations.ontarioparks.ca/store
Manitoba
Make sure your loved ones are nice and cozy with quilts from Indigo Arrows, an Indigenous-led studio that honours the traditions of Anishinaabe ancestors to create beautiful patterns and designs. A portion of sales from each handmade quilt is donated to a local organization offering after-school programs for Indigenous girls and Two-Spirit youth. indigoarrows.ca/collections/quilts-blankets
Here is Grandmother Moon captured in Aki (earth) colours. Photography by LR Photography (Lindsay Rowan).
For the serious foodies on your list, Smak Dab Mustard produces seven unique blends โ including spicy pickle deli
mustard, curry dijon and Canadian maple. According to founder and trained chef Carly Minish-Wytinck, mustard blends are
the secret sauce for many great dishes โ and she wants to let home cooks in on the secret, too! smakdab.ca
Saskatchewan
With printed T-shirts, hoodies, baby clothing and hats, as well as home goods like posters, mugs and throw pillows, Hardpressed Print Studio brings Saskatchewan pride to the nation. Hardpressed started as a custom screen printing shop for musicians and non-profits across Canada, but the company now supports local organizations serving those in need as well. hardpressed.ca
Alberta
Deck your family and friends out in authentic boots, hats and clothing from Lammleโs Western Wear. As Canadaโs largest western retailer, this store carries everything theyโll need to feel like a cowboy or cowgirl. lammles.com
Looking for something truly unique? Check out Canada House Gallery in Banff. For more than 50 years, they have been dedicated to sharing the very best of high-end Canadian contemporary art โ featuring more than 55 painters, 20 sculptors, three jewelers and a comprehensive collection of Inuit art. canadahouse.com.
British Columbia
Canadaโs most western province is famous for its seafood โ and for good reason. While shipping a whole fish might be a little
ambitious, Authentic Indigenous Seafood, an Indigenous-owned co-op of small, local fisheries, offers several varieties of candied salmon โ sockeye, keta, coho and chinook โ all perfect for placing under the tree. authenticindigenousseafood.ca
Mindful Monk chocolate, made in Langley, B.C., is a delicious choice for friends and family members with a sweet tooth. These truffle-like treats are rich, creamy and sweetened exclusively with monk fruit for a satisfying indulgence โ minus the sugar crash. mindfulmonk.co
