Shopping Local for Holiday gifts can be easy in October, when you have time for shipping. It's even easy throughout November when there are Holiday Markets to shop at, but come December we need physical shops to go; how else will we grab those last minute gifts? Well this Copious Gal has you covered with a list of shops that carry a curated selection of Locally Made & Unique Gifts. Let's make a pact right now, supporting local all the way through to this holiday season.
VANCOUVER
Walrus - A boutique retail shop that celebrates well-crafted, functional and playful items for you and your loved ones.
EDMONTON
Shop Chop - A one stop shop for all your gift giving needs.
CALGARY
The Curated Home - A shop that believes deeply in the capacity of our homes to nourish, comfort and uplift us.
SUDBURY
Good Luck General - home + self + plant + spirit
MINDEN
The Wolf Moon - a queer-owned business supporting BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, femme and female-owned small businesses.
FENELON FALLS
Curious - an eclectic gift shop with a location that is accessible from your boat or car.
THORNBURY
The Cheese Gallery - Give the best gift of all... Cheese & Charcuterie.
COLLINGWOOD
The Painterie - Local Handmade Market with beautiful, affordable, unique & memorable pieces.
CAMBRIDGE
One Sixty One - This shop is home to over 100 local makers, all from within 161km of the store – yes, it’s THAT specific.
GUELPH
On the Verge - The one and only quirky neighbourhood store you know & adore!
DUNDAS
The Handmade House - We want to provide you with local and handmade artisans.
FERGUS
I Love Chocolate - We handcraft all of our products on-site using Belgian Chocolate and other top quality ingredients.
GRIMBSY
The Nook - A selection of beautiful, unique, one of a kind handmade products.
HAMILTON
Nest - Handmade, Canadian items created by artists who adore animals!
TORONTO
OTTAWA
Viens Avec Moi - There is something for every generation, mothers and daughters can shop together and both achieve the stylish, effortless look that VAM embodies.
MONTRÉAL
Boutique Bonjour - Is the place to find original gifts, made in Quebec, at reasonable prices.
HALIFAX
Paper Hearts - A seaside stationery shop & design studio that makes whimsical treasures with love, care & salty air.
Now that December is here there is always that last minute scramble for gifts. No need to stress though these shops have you covered. Each one houses a collection of curated gifts that are locally made by artisans all across Canada. Plus Part 1 is also available as well.
Happy Shopping & don't forget our pact, Shopping Local all the way through to this holiday season.
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