Made-in-Canada gifts for relatives who are impossible to buy for

From bourbon maple syrup and satin scrunchies to boob-inspired ceramics and pineapple-habanero hot sauce, here are 50 homegrown gifts that you’ll be truly excited to give this year.

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Photo, Erik Putz. Prop styling, Daniel Onori. Curtain, Structube.

A speckled mug hand-thrown in a Montreal studio. A deep amber fragrance delicately blended in Edmonton. A pair of earrings made with sand from a Vancouver Island beach. As we compiled our wishlists this year, we quickly realized that our most coveted items were all made in Canada. Whether you’re looking for sweet treats, eco-friendly picks, quirky ceramics or other small luxuries, there’s a homegrown gift for everyone on your list.

An assortment of gifts, including a bottle of gin, a wooden cheese board, a mini hockey stick, hand-made cat-nip filled cat toys, a ceramic mug, and a chocolate bar.
Photo, Erik Putz. Prop styling, Daniel Onori. Curtain, Structube.

Bottle of Gin with floral design

Flower Power

“I bought my first bottle because of the beautiful design, and my second because I can’t get enough of this gin’s sweet floral notes.” —Sun Ngo, creative director. Collective Arts Rhubarb & Hibiscus Gin, $49, lcbo.com. Hamilton, Ont.

Hibiscus Rosehip handcrafted bitter

Mad Dash

Kinsip handcrafted bitters, $15, kinsip.ca. Prince Edward County, Ont.

Wooden cheese platter

Board Game

Nightwood Studio walnut cheese platter, $65, nightwoodstudio.com. Wakefield, Que.

Mini wooden hockey stick

Draft Pick

Des Enfantillages mini hockey stick set, $34, desenfantillages.com. Montreal.

Catnip-filled cat toys

Out of the Woods

Feline Fun catnip-filled cat toys, $13 for the set, etsy.com. Enfield, N.S.

Alicja Confections postcard chocolate bar

Sweet Note

Alicja Confections postcard chocolate bar, $9, alicjaconfections.com. Ottawa, Ont.

Pink ceramic mugs

Pretty in Pink

“This mug from Montreal-based potter Mérida Anderson manages to feel both cutting edge and comforting—perfect for a bracing morning caffeine hit.” —Kathryn Hayward, executive editor.

YYY Collection stoneware mug, $58 each,  yyycollection.com. Montreal.

 

 

Collection of yellow accented gifts
Photo, Erik Putz. Prop styling, Daniel Onori. Curtain, Structube.

 

Yellow purse

Bag of Tricks

“This bag is the perfect size to transition from day to night. Plus, there’s a secret beer compartment inside!” —Stephanie Han Kim, art director.

Erin Templeton ‘BYOB’ leather bag, $265, erintempleton.com. Vancouver.

Baby rattle

Sunny Side Up

Sun + Stars baby rattle, $16, etsy.com. Toronto.

Wood blocks

Block Party

The Butter Flying wood blocks, $79, thebutterflying.com. Montreal.

Ceramic boob shaped pots

Booby Prize

Ky.ramics ceramic Titty Pot, $55, kyramics.com. Winnipeg.

Green alder sea salt

Salty Attitude

Newfoundland Salt Company green alder sea salt, $15, newfoundlandsaltcompany.com (also via One Of A Kind). Bonavista, N.L.

Contemporary clay earrings

Salty Attitude

Newfoundland Salt Company green alder sea salt, $15, newfoundlandsaltcompany.com (also via One Of A Kind). Bonavista, N.L.

Bourbon maple syrup

Sappy Ending

Wabanaki bourbon maple syrup made in Tobique First Nation, $19, wabanakimaple.com. Neqotkuk, N.B.

Pineapple habanero sauce

Hot Stuff

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. Pineapple Habanero sauce, $12, heartbeathotsauce.com. Thunder Bay, Ont.

Polar bear soft toy

Bear Hug

The Butter Flying polar bear soft toy, thebutterfyling.com. Montreal.

La Lichée coffee-flavoured caramel

Sweet Spot

La Lichée coffee-flavoured caramel, $8, lalichee.co. L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que.

Make cheese poutine kit

Gravy Train

Make Cheese poutine kit, $30, makecheese.ca (also via One Of A Kind). Vancouver.

 

Beeswax food wraps

Wrapper’s Delight

Mind Your Bees beeswax food wraps, $30 for a large set, mindyourbeeswraps.com. Hamilton, Ont.

Ceramic oil dispenser

Aroma Therapy

Atelier Tréma ceramic oil dispenser, $53, chicbasta.com. Bedford, Que.

Ceramic bottle stopper

Real Corker

Goye ceramic bottle stopper, $15, etsy.com. Montreal.

Packable down scarf

Puff Piece

Kanuk Liv packable down scarf, $130, kanuk.com. Montreal.

Beaded earrings

Fan Art

“These elegant Indigenous-made earrings are perfect for all occasions—their striking colour palette has the power to elevate any outfit.” —Radiyah Chowdhury, assistant editor.

Kihew & Rose ‘Fan’ beaded earrings, $80, instagram.com/kihewandrose. Vancouver.

Parks Canada Discovery Pass

Natural Beauty

Parks Canada Discovery Pass, starting at $58, pc.gc.ca. Across Canada.

Scented candles

Get Lit

Vancouver Candle Co. scented candle, $38, chapters.indigo.ca. Vancouver.

Brass earrings

Golden Touch

Früg ‘Brace’ brass crescent earrings, $30, frug.ca. Ottawa, Ont.

 

Essential oil kit

On the Nose

“I carry this handy essential oil kit with me everywhere. There’s a roll-on remedy for every ailment—it’s a must-have to get through the busy holiday season!” —Andréanne Dion, associate lifestyle editor. Saje Pocket Farmacy (holiday edition available November 22), $65. saje.com. Vancouver.

 

Body serum

Instant Glow

East Coat Glow ‘Balance’ body serum concentrate, $60, east-coast-glow.myshopify.com. Bonavista, N.L.

Collection of red/ gold accented gifts
Photo, Erik Putz. Prop styling, Daniel Onori. Curtain, Structube.

 

'Wildness' cookbook by chef Jeremy Charles

Ocean Wise

“This book is as beautiful as the province it celebrates, with recipes inspired by Newfoundland’s oceans, fields and forests.” —Gillian Grace, deputy editor. ‘Wildness’ cookbook by chef Jeremy Charles, $60, chapters.indigo.ca. St. John’s

Sour cherries

Cherry on Top

Dinette Nationale sour cherries in syrup, $8, dinettenationale.com. Montreal.

Spice grinder

Daily Grind

Arbol ‘Ojo’ spice grinder, $80, arbolcuisine.com. Kamouraska, Que.

Tea strainer

Tea Service

Tea strainer by ceramist Isabelle Simard, $19, chicbasta.com. Montreal.

Linen napkins

Table Manners

Banquet Workshop screen-printed linen napkins, $32, banquetworkshop.ca. Vancouver.

Miso chili oil

Tastemaker

“I’m obsessed with this umami-rich condiment and always keep a jar in my fridge. A spoonful of it can elevate any dish, whether it’s sunny-side-up eggs, stir-fries or even just plain rice.” —Irene Ngo, food content director. Abokichi Okazu miso chili oil, $13, abokichi.com. Toronto.

Reusable bulk bags

In the Bag

Dans Le Sac reusable bulk bags, $14, danslesac.co. Montreal.

Grinder

Buzz-Worthy

48 North F8 Liv cannabis grinder, $120, tokyosmoke.com. Toronto.

Kinsip Juniper's Wit Gin

Festive Spirit

Kinsip Juniper’s Wit Gin, $40, lcbo.com. Prince Edward County, Ont.

Libertine Fragrance unisex eau de parfum

Signature Scent

Libertine Fragrance unisex eau de parfum, $120, libertine-fragrance.com. Edmonton.

 

Bath salts

Soak it Up

Surf Soak bath salts, $35, surfsoak.com. Vancouver.

Soap bars

Soap Opera

“These all-natural, lushly scented soaps are named after Canadian landscapes and locations, including my hometown, Thunder Bay, Ont.” —Maureen Halushak, editor-in-chief. Anto Yukon soaps, $10 each, antoyukon.com. Whitehorse, Y.T.

Reusable cotton rounds

Face Time

Freon Collective reusable cotton rounds, $35, etsy.com. Toronto.

Satin scrunchie

Top Knot

Chelsea King satin scrunchie, $20, chelseaking.shop. Vancouver.

Brass and concrete rings

Industrial Revolution

Béton Brut ‘Radii’ brass and concrete rings, $90 each, betonbrutdesign.com. Saskatoon.

Recycled resin earrings

Ear Candy

Dconstruct ‘Corian’ recycled resin earrings, $44, dconstruct.ca. Winnipeg.

Leather pouch

Kiss & Make Up

Erin Templeton recycled leather pouch, $55, erintempleton.com. Vancouver.

Narwhal toy

Whale Watching

Coyote & Cocotte narwhal toy, $38, etsy.com. Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Que.

Retro socks

Retro Feet

“No matter who you’re buying for, socks are an underrated gift. The logo on these reminds me of my childhood watching Mr. Dressup.” —Aimee Nishitoba, associate art director. Arborist CBC Retro Socks, $12, drakegeneralstore.ca. Toronto.

Moon Calendar

Just a Phase

BoundLove moon calendar, $32, etsy.com. Toronto.

Randi Bergman's book about Toronto artisans, 'Toronto Makes'

Craft Services

Randi Bergman’s book about Toronto artisans, $39, drakegeneralstore.ca. Toronto.

Leather dog collar

Paw Patrol

Apogee leather dog collar, $55, apogeegoods.com. Toronto.

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