39 Merry, Bright And Made-In-Canada Gifts, All Under $100

Want to start crossing off names on your Christmas list? We have 39 fun and affordable gift ideas for you, from indie makers across the country. Happy shopping!

The Best Made-in-Canada Gifts for 2024

Wabanaki Chipotle Syrup (Tobique First Nation, N.B.), $20 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.

Lovely Body Bath Oil Beads (Thunder Bay, Ont.), $15 for 15 beads

Remember bath beads? These ones are lightly scented and dissolve perfectly for a soothing throwback soak. 

AbootCanadaEh Canadian Sport Curling Felt Ornaments (Ajax, Ont.), $60 for four ornaments

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

Jublee Flowers & Fir CBD Bath Salts (Cécile-de-Milton, Que.), $30

These bath salts are infused with CBD and woodsy essential oils. 

Timeless Trinkets Hand Painted Daisy Trinket Dish (Saint John, N.B.), $25

A dainty clay trinket dish is the perfect spot to store small treasures. 

Magical Clay at Home Teaspoons (Ottawa), $20 for one

Make coffee or tea time even sweeter with a delicate ceramic spoon.

The Gentle Coast Mini Toadstool Wall Hanging (Victoria, B.C.), $18

This tiny toadstool trio will add texture and tweeness to their wall. 

A Bronze Age Large Organza Scrunchie in Cobalt Bloom (Vancouver), $30

Go big this holiday season with this statement-making oversized scrunchie in a striking blue print.

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

Brighten up their space with this punchy peony print.

DConstruct Wavy Cuff In Turquoise (Winnipeg), $40

This statement cuff is made with pre-consumer recycled resin left over from the manufacture of skylights, store fixtures and vending machine covers. It’s also available in violet, pink and red.

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), $25 each

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

LI/NE Small Pouch (Toronto), $40

Made from an upcycled sail, this modernist pouch can be used as a clutch or stashed in a larger bag.

Northern Bars Classic Nanaimo Bars (Vancouver), $35 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.), $95

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 for added warmth.

Woolly Encores Upcycled Sweater Mittens (Hamilton, Ont.), $50

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), $25

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), $20

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

Little Larch Glitter Dough (Calgary), $13

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

Lulu and Bear Crochet Bib (Rockland, Ont.), $15

We couldn’t stop cooing over this sweet tie-on bib when it arrived at the office. 

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.

Maison Stoi Speckle Stoneware Plates (Montreal), from $26

This handmade pink speckled stoneware plate, available in three sizes, is surprisingly affordable and even more stunning IRL.

Hardpressed Lilium Dad Cap (Saskatoon), $55

The provincial flower of Saskatchewan is front and centre on this pretty cap. 

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), $48

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

Chez Doris Recycled Wool Mittens, $40

These recycled wool mittens are made by clients and volunteers at Chez Doris, a non-profit that offers services and shelter to vulnerable women in Montreal.

Timeless Trinkets Cowgirl Hat Car Charm (Saint John, N.B.), $29

This cute ceramic car charm is perfect for anyone in their Cowboy Carter era.

Produced by Maureen Halushak and Aimee Nishitoba. Photography by Carmen Cheung and Nicole & Bagol. Styling by Chad Burton. Product scouting by Andrea Karr, Nicole Keen, Dominique Lamberton and Emily MacCulloch.