42 Merry, Bright And Made-In-Canada Gifts

Ready to start your Christmas shopping? Welcome to our seventh annual made-in-Canada gift guide! Every year, we scour the country from coast to coast to find unique gift ideas from indie makers. From decadent fudge to quirky pottery, there's something to surprise and delight everyone on your list.

The Best Made-in-Canada Gifts for 2025

Sève de Mars Maple Syrup Discovery Box (Eastern Townships, Que.), $72 for 3 x 250 mL bottles

This trio of dark amber maple syrups—also sold separately—was aged in oak barrels that once held rye, bourbon and rum.

Province of Canada Montreal Bagels Hat (Toronto), $56 each

End the bagel debate without saying a word.

Purdys Chocolatier Milk Chocolate Hedgehogs (20 pieces), $50

Maria Ida Designs Rainbow Ornament (Vancouver), $50

Add a one-of-a-kind blown glass tree trimmer to their collection—or yours.

To and From Gift Co. Seed Packets (Halifax), $12 each

Housed in beautiful envelopes designed by lettering artist and Chatelaine collaborator Kristen De Palma, these sustainably sourced Canadian flower seeds will have them dreaming of warmer days ahead.

Hawkly Mini Serpent Earrings in Bronze (Mulmur, Ont.), $75

Serpents are associated with transformation and rebirth; gift this slinky pair to a friend on the cusp of change.

Artifact Hand and Nail Cream in Souvenir (Toronto), $35

A chic tube of hand cream makes the perfect stocking stuffer. This heavenly smelling one is formulated with cupuaçu butter, sea kelp and green tea extract to nourish skin.

828 Aroma Solid Perfume in Tonka Temptation (Victoria, B.C.), $48 each

The frequent flyers on your list will appreciate this mess-free, easy-to-pack solid perfume.

Veinage Chou Mini Pouch (Montreal), $39 each

This sweet pouch made from leather scraps is just the right size to hold coins, cards or even earbuds.

A Bronze Age Halo Bag in Leopard Glossy (Vancouver), $175

This wildly stylish satin bag is the perfect finishing touch to any night-out ’fit. The frilly ruched top handle is right on trend for winter, but the classic shape has staying power.

Soja and Co. Cleaning Duo in Eucalyptus and Grapefruit (Montreal), $23

Thanks to its bright and uplifting scent, this sophisticated all-purpose cleaning spray and dish soap duo will have them looking forward to chore day.

Michele Macdonald Studio Prairie Mug in Plaid 10 oz (Ottawa), $40 each

It’s a fact that coffee tastes better in a cute mug. Wrap it up with your favourite beans (or a fancy new coffee maker, if you’re feeling splurgey) to start their day off on a strong note.

Artket Goods Cute Dumpling Candles with Steamer (Toronto), $28 for two candles and steamer

Your little dumplings will love these super-cute soy wax candles that are available with or without a scent.

Little Dreams Toys Mushroom Rattle (Burnaby, B.C.), $7

For the wee ones on your list: a sweet mushroom rattle made from soft fabric that promotes sensory exploration.

Okanagan Hound Zoë Collar in Wisteria and Zoë Lead (Kelowna, B.C.), from $38 and from $55

Stylish pups love a matching set, so pair a pretty colour-blocked pastel collar with its coordinating lead.

Freed Earmuffs (Winnipeg), $175 each

Heads up! These plush earmuffs made with leftovers from the brand’s faux-fur coat production will turn any icy sidewalk into a runway.

Sweetgrass Soap (Langley, B.C.), $13 each

Many of the brand's soothing soaps feature the sweet, vanilla-like scent of sweetgrass, a sacred plant in Indigenous cultures that’s often associated with healing and peace.

Anto Yukon Foaming Bath Soak (Whitehorse), $10 each for 100 g

Give the gift of indoor forest bathing with one of these foaming bath powders housed in pouches designed by artist Meghan Hildebrand.

Rosewood Wine Honey Fudge (Lincoln, Ont.), $13

This creamy fudge made with wildflower honey and goat milk is the perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Chocolat de Kat 9-Piece Chocolate Box (Toronto), $31

These gorgeous bonbons—in flavours like Vietnamese Coffee, Yuzu Caramel and Key Lime Pie—are a Team Chatelaine favourite.

Vanessa Aegirsdottir Fox Giant Hoops in Grey (Whitehorse), $195

Made with fox fur ethically sourced from Indigenous trappers, these show-stopping hoops are heirloom pieces.

SereniiKey Geometry Card Holder (Thornhill, Ont.), $62 each

These gorgeous two-tone card holders will keep their essentials organized.

Soap So Co. Soap on a Rope (Edmonton), $15 each

These sophisticated soaps on ropes are the perfect way to elevate their shower routine.

RuMoon Embroidered Hair Barrette (Toronto), $29

Adorned with a bouquet of colourful wildflowers, this charming linen bow will add a little whimsy to their day.

Inoki Bathhouse Ancient Forest Tea Bath (Toronto), $70 for full size (four baths)

This grounding, Japanese bathhouse-inspired soak features notes of cinnamon, spearmint and hojicha tea, and comes with a playlist and guided breathwork practice.

Valerie Daoust Ceramics Teeny Plates and Charcuterie Spoons (Embrun, Ont.), $35 and $10 each

Pair with a jar of locally made preserves for a sweet hosting gift.

LivCan Design Flower Press (Fredericton), $38

Help them make summer last forever with this pretty birch flower press.

Newbornlander Winter Shoes (St. John’s), $30 per pair

These precious corduroy baby shoes are made by a company that provides sewing classes and mentorship to refugee women looking to gain employable skills.

Kebaonish Tea (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ont.), $17 each for 30 sachets

These invigorating tea blends—including Ginger Cinnamon Herbal Blue, Harmony Hibiscus Spice and
Moringa Green—are inspired by the Anishinaabe Seven Grandfather Teachings.

Klondike Kettle Corn (Whitehorse), $10 each for 200 g

They won’t be able to stop eating this kettle corn, which comes in a variety of delicious flavours—including Birch Caramel, Spruce Tip and Maple Bacon.

J.D. Shore Cream Collection Shore Shots (Halifax), $17 for 10 30-mL shots

Our favourite rum cream comes in a variety pack of single-serve shots that are perfect for stocking stuffers.

Kate Austin Designs Flower Pillow in Pink Red Stripe (Toronto), $50 each

These quirky striped stems will add a touch of whimsy to any pillow stack.

Luther Lather Shave Stein in Original Ole Barbershop (Charlottetown), $70

We love that this small-batch shaving cream comes in a refillable stein.

MacAuslands Woollen Mills Green Tweed Throw (Bloomfield, P.E.I.), $140

This cozy wool blanket is made in a family-run mill.

Sarah Sears Tulip Sterling Silver Earrings (Halifax), $165

Give blooms that last a lifetime.

Kautzi Into the Waves Tea Towel (Cape Breton, N.S.), $28

Transport them from their kitchen to the East Coast with this vibrant ocean print.

Ellen M. Peyote Wrist Lanyard (Saskatoon), $80

Too many keys? This intricately handbeaded lanyard by Indigenous artist Ellen M. is the answer.

Hardpressed Saskatoon Berry Pie Crewneck (Saskatoon), $105

Let the sweet tooth in your life rep their favourite Canadian dessert.

Siena Vida Large Quilted Tote Bag (Toronto), $180

Crafted from the softest organic cotton and padded for comfort, this gingham tote fits all the essentials.

La Tombée Ylang Perfume Oil (Montreal), $60 for 15 mL

This roll-on scent is floral and woody, with notes of ylang-ylang, vetiver and cedarwood.

Gena Rawson Art Lino Prints (Vancouver), from $10 each

Add to their budding art collection with a series of nature-inspired lino prints by artist Gena Rawson.

Need more gift ideas? Shop our favourite picks from last year's selection.

Wabanaki Chipotle Syrup (Tobique First Nation, N.B.), $21 for 200 mL

If they like hot honey, they’ll love this kicky maple syrup made by an Indigenous female-owned business.

Everlasting Candle Co. Honeymoon Vase with Gold Candlesticks (Vancouver), $85

Create warmth without smoke or scent with these reusable oil-burning candles.

Woodpeckers Toys Wooden Toy Boat (Powell River, B.C.), $46

This jaunty nine-inch sailboat—built from British Columbia alder wood—makes for breezy bathtub fun.

AbootCanadaEh Canadian Sport Curling Felt Ornaments (Ajax, Ont.), $70 for four ornaments

Rock your favourite curler’s Christmas tree with this felt ornament set, which includes two rocks, a broom and a target.

Emma Phelan Yellow Peony Risograph Print (Hamilton, Ont.), $45

Brighten up their space with this punchy peony print.

Toronto Sourdough Mama Sourdough Starter (Toronto), $15

Give the gift of countless loaves with this dehydrated sourdough starter. 

Holdfast Ink Tea Towel (St. Stephen, N.B.), $20

Holdfast Ink’s Canadiana prints are hand-drawn and linocut, then printed on organic cotton. 

Maker Mind Toys Personalized Floral Baby Blocks (Winnipeg), $51 for six blocks

The floral detailing on these customizable blocks is even prettier in person.

Annie Lespérance Metal Hair Clip (Montreal), $27 each

This chic brass hair clip will elevate any updo. Choose from multiple sizes and finishes. 

Northern Bars Classic Nanaimo Bars (Vancouver), $39 for 16 bars

We know a few things about Nanaimo bars at Chatelaine, and we could not stop eating these ones.

Earth and Hide David Dopp Kit Travel Bag (Niverville, Man.), $105

Handmade with locally sourced leather, this dopp kit is built to last. 

Aurora Heat Reusable Hand Warmers (Fort Smith, N.W.T.), $80

They can stash these Indigenous-made beaver fur hand warmers in their mitts to keep toasty this winter.

Woolly Encores Upcycled Sweater Mittens (Hamilton, Ont.), from $40

The detail work on these one-of-a-kind mittens—made from thrift-store sweaters—is truly next level.

Eastwood Pottery Mini Lighthouses (Halifax), $25 each

Eastwood Pottery’s mini replicas of East Coast lighthouses—from Peggy’s Cove to Prim Point—are absolutely darling. 

Banjo Oyster Knife (Charlottetown), $30

Designed by a champion shucker, this oyster knife features a unique, easy-to-grip handle.

McAskill Woodworking Oyster Board (Charlottetown), $32

An oyster board also makes for safer shucking. 

Aux Créations Florales Eucalyptus Wreath (Rimouski, Que.), $50

They can dress up this wreath for the holidays and leave it unadorned the rest of the year.

Toy Factory Lobster Boat (New Glasgow, P.E.I.), $33

Little ones can stash the catch of the day in the cargo hold of this replica lobster boat

Topsail Canvas The Oarlock Tote (Mascarene, N.B.), $37

This heavy-duty tote can comfortably hold their lunch or crafting supplies. 

Claire Manning Pasta Pals Tea Towel (Toronto), $22

Give the gift of carbs with this whimsical flour-sack tea towel—it’s pure pasta perfection.

Little Larch Glitter Dough (Calgary), $15

This manic-pixie pastel play dough is coloured with purple potato and spirulina.

Monster Sauce Monster Crunch Chili Crisp (Calgary), $15 for 250 mL

They’ll want to eat this impressively crunchy, perfectly seasoned chili crisp by the spoonful. 

Prairie Breeze Folk Arts Studio Cake Tester (Balmoral, Man.), $15

Bakers can snap off one of these skewers—made from natural broomcorn—and use it to test the doneness of cakes and loaves.

DConstruct Triple Drop Tomato Earrings (Winnipeg), $60

These saucy earrings are made from upcycled Lucite.

Calgary Heritage Roasting Company Flash Fuel Organic Instant Coffee (Calgary), $17 for 10 servings

An instant fix for your favourite caffeine fiend.

Meghan MacWhirter Bolo Tie (Calgary), $50

Made by a ceramicist, this garlic bolo tie is a cool and quirky take on the western trend.