After scouring the country for the best made-in-Canada gifts—from spices to slippers to paint sets to spirits—we can say one thing for certain: There’s no place like home.
Sold individually and in gift sets, Nos Cabanes’ wide selection of maple syrups celebrate the flavours of Quebec’s terroir.
Maple syrup, from $17 each, noscabanes.com
Start your day off right with a strong brew in this sculptural cup.
Pebble mugs, $85 each, celinakstudio.com
Snag a pair of these tortoise moon-phase earrings for the friend who knows everyone’s rising sign.
Earrings, $60, indicity.ca
Rainy days are no match for this stained glass ornament by New Brunswick artist Stéphanie Couturier, which lends a lovely pastel glow.
Glass mobile, $75, simons.ca
This stylish duo’s curves are right on trend.
Chandelier, $75, marieevedompierre.com; beeswax candles, $26 per pair, etsy.com/ca/MileEndSoapandCandle
This adorable veggie set is hand-knitted in Montreal using landfill-bound wool scraps from the fashion industry.
Knitted carrots, $22, ouistitine.com
Stock their bar cart with handcrafted spirits and liqueurs from this small-batch Ontario distillery, including crowd-pleasers like amaretto and limoncello, and unique flavours like sugar maple liqueur.
Set of liqueurs, $45, eloradistillingcompany.com
Know someone who dreams of living off the land? Get them started with sprouts and microgreens.
Tins of seeds, $6 each, manoverde.ca
Made from kelp, a nutrient-rich algae harvested off the coast of British Columbia, this liquid plant food is guaranteed to turn even the least-experienced thumb green. Pair with a hardy pothos for a great first-time plant-parent gift.
Plant booster, $29, kelpy.ca
Reconnect with nature from the comfort of home, thanks to this colourful 500-piece puzzle.
Puzzle, $50, thebalticclub.com
Sculptural candles are having a moment, but this stunning fluted cube is unlike any other style we’ve seen.
Candle, $20, etsy.com
Take your host and hostess gifting game to the next level with a pair of linen oven mitts in a festive hue.
Oven mitts, $42 each, confettimill.com
Kids of all ages will love this build-your-own sailboat kit which allows wee sailors to safely customize their masts and more.
DIY kit, $45, desenfantillages.com
With holiday scents like gingersnap and peppermint, these soy wax candles make great stocking stuffers.
Candles, $21 each, sundaylightandlifestyle.com
Swap basic paints for a small-batch alternative made from Manitoulin honey, wildcrafted tree sap and high-quality pigments.
Paint palette, $70, beampaints.com
Based in Sudbury, Ont., pastry chef Tammy Maki makes stunning—and delicious!—hand-painted chocolate bars.
Chocolate bars, $14 each, ravenrising.ca
At home or away, this expandable pouch makes it easy to corral all the essentials.
Utility bags, $40 each, thebasic.ca
Soften winter’s blow with chunky mittens hand-knitted in Innisfil, Ont.
Mittens, $40, wheatfieldknitwear.com
Ojibwe designer Trisha Pitura features a pattern inspired by the Indigenous medicine wheel.
Blanket, $125, minitipi.ca
A freshwater pearl nestled inside an organically shaped oval pendant gives this necklace an understated elegance.
Necklace, $220, cadettejewelry.com
Whoever you’re buying for, you can’t go wrong with a bag that will stand the test of time.
Tote bag, $275, cantintraditions.com
Bubbly is always a good idea, especially when it features juicy notes of berries and peach.
Sparkling rosé, $19, saintlywine.com
Give your pooch’s ego a boost with a gorgeous new leash.
Rope leash, $40, lakesandleashes.com
Just add a few drops of essential oil to this dome-shaped diffuser to fill any room with your chosen fragrance.
Diffuser, $40, maisonbelanger.com; essential oil blend, $26, shoplohn.com
Happy hour just got a lot fancier—each blend of flavoured nuts is crafted specifically to pair with your favourite drinks, from wine to martinis.
Gift boxes, $45 each, salted.company
This rich espresso roast gives coffee lovers the jolt they need to kick-start their day, and it also gives back: A portion of the proceeds goes toward providing Indigenous communities with clean water.
Coffee beans, $16 each, birchbarkcoffeecompany.com
So long, sticky messes! This chic jar is big enough to store an entire can of maple syrup.
Syrup containers, $45 each, ateliertrema.com
For those who love to host, a beautiful serving board is the gift that keeps on giving. Bonus points for loading up the board with your favourite local cheeses and preserves.
Wood boards, from $125 each, thewoodsmansdaughter.com
This DIY kit contains everything needed to get crafty, including a foolproof preprinted pattern.
Embroidery kit, $35, hipsterstitcher.square.site
Almost too pretty to eat, these colourful bonbons come in an array of mouth-watering flavours, like whiskey caramel, Earl Grey and hazelnut praline.
9-piece box of bonbons, $24, chocolatdekat.com
Made for those who travel light, this slim card holder is available in 10 colours.
Card holders, $60 each, atelierhotelmotel.com
Give the gift of Zen with incense-burning essentials, including all-natural incense sticks hand-rolled in London, Ont.
Incense holder, $24, maisonstoi.com; The Wolf & The Hawk incense sticks, $6 each, rosecitygoods.com
Ready for an adventure? This sweet wooden camping set was inspired by the makers’ love of the outdoors and crafted using locally sourced wood.
Wooden playset, $74, woodpeckerstoys.com
Even amateur artists will feel like Maud Lewis with this speckled paint palette by Edmonton-based potter Sarah Bach in hand.
Ceramic palette, $65, sarahbeepottery.com
The classic waist-cinching bag of the ’90s looks better than ever in a bright blue hue.
Belt bag, $270, wearshop.ca
Anishinaabe business owner Germaine Catchpole makes jams and preserves with versatile flavour combinations to brighten up dreary mornings. Toast, waffles, oatmeal—any breakfast food can benefit from a spoonful of blueberry mint jam.
Preserves, $12 each, mnopgwad.com
This luxe merino wool mask-and-pillow set comes in a travel-friendly storage bag that clips on to carry-ons.
Comfort set, $149, volprive.ca
A leather case filled with pencil crayons makes a chic gift for the adult-colouring-book enthusiast in your life.
Pencil rolls, $65 each, atelierchalet.com
Play après-dinner tic-tac-toe with an Instagram-worthy board.
Wooden board game, $60, atelier-d.ca
Notes of orange, coffee and cocoa give this gin, brewed in Hamilton, Ont., extra holiday cheer.
Flavoured gin, $49, collectiveartsbrewing.com
Do your part to #FreeTheNipple with a boob-shaped stocking stuffer from Cold Gold in Victoria.
Boob magnets, $11 each, coldgold.ca
So cute it doubles as decor, this pipe was handmade, painted and glazed in Halifax.
Ceramic pipe, $65, instagram.com/taylormade_xox
Delight the tea lovers with a sampler of six delicious loose-leaf teas packaged in gold and silver tins. Need more convincing? Oprah is a fan. $1 from each set sold supports mental health causes.
Tea set, $120, cupofte.ca
Poured in Gatineau, Que., these small-batch suds contain moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and olive oil.
Soaps, $9 each, lamarcotterie.com
Buy a pair for everyone in your family, then put your feet up because the shopping is done!
Slippers, $89 each, etsy.com/shop/crochetmilie
These linen serviettes feature pottery pat- terns created by the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba.
Linen napkins, $68 for a set of 4, indigoarrows.ca
This delicately embroidered top is made from a warm, cozy fleece that feels like a hug.
Sweatshirt, $114, provinceofcanada.com
Intentionally mismatched earrings, like this knotty bronze pair handmade in Montreal, make a statement.
Earrings, $70, mariemaudebrunet.com
The perfect gift for music aficionados, each one of these perfume oils was inspired by a song.
Scented oils, $60 each, jazminsarai.com
Gift this beer stein, hand-thrown and glazed in Deux-Montagnes, Que., along with your favourite craft brew.
Beer mug, $38, chicbasta.com
Pretty and practical, this elegant ceramic match holder has a ridged striker strip.
Match striker, $35, stainsbystudios.com
These wood-and-stone containers have endless uses, from storing pantry essentials to organizing jewellery.
Pots, from $65 each, atelierbussiere.com
They’ll rediscover the joy of cooking with this set, which includes coriander, cumin, dried mint and Aleppo pepper. This Montreal-based company employs Syrian refugee women.
Levantine gift set, $35, lesfillesfattoush.com
Sensitive types will love this gentle herbal soak formulated with calendula and lavender.
Bathing tisane, $32, woowoolab.com
Whatever you’re sipping, this hefty, Art Deco–inspired tumbler sparks joy.
Glass tumblers, $52 each, doughertyglassworks.com
Handmade in Lumsden, Sask., this double-sided candle holder fits both taper candles and tea lights.
Candle holder, $92 for set of 2, andceramicstudio.com; spiral taper candle, $12, etsy.com/ca/shop/FormaStudiosByMaria
A perfect balance of heat and umami makes this condiment a tasty addition to any dish.
Condiments, $13 each, cookwithzing.com
Lovely Body in Thunder Bay, Ont., makes decadent fizzy bath treats with luxe scents, including limited-edition holiday ones, like winter wonderland and sugarplum.
Bath bombs, $9 each, lovelybody.ca
Minimalist lines and a soft amber hue elevate this simple carafe (with built-in drinking glass) beyond the purely practical.
Carafes, $105 each, simons.ca
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