If you want to introduce people to spices and gourmet salts, this discovery salts & spices box from the Canadian company Kanel is an excellent choice. The set features the 8 most popular spices & salts from the brand. These natural spices and salts are carefully selected by Kanel from sustainable sources around the world.

This spices box introduces you to 8 blends of spices and sea salts. It’s a great gift for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or as a hostess gift.

These spices will liven up any everyday dish, whether it’s a regular weekday or a nice weekend dinner!

Finally, this black spices box is simple and elegant, making it a great gourmet gift.

Also, don’t hesitate to offer this box as a corporate gift too!

Kanel is founded by two young moms who both love food and wellness. Combining surprising ingredients from around the world, they want to offer the most exciting and creative flavour profiles!

Gift idea description

This box includes :

• Summer Black Truffle Salt
• Stockholm Lemon & Dill
• Santa Fe Chipotle Honey
• Montreal Bagel Spice
• Organic Sunday Roast
• Sweet & Smoky Rub
• Organic Louisiana Fried Chicken
• Holy Grail Garlic Salt

Canadian Company 🍁

No artificial ingredients

*The spices are packaged in amber glass jars that can be reused later.

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Hop on the mess express with the ‘Say yes to the mess’ crewneck from Tamélo. Not everything has to be perfect and we love that this sweatshirt shows that 😉 This is a super comfy crewneck that will forever be in style, a great item to add to a capsule wardrobe. 

Perfect for those who love to embrace the messy and be less stressy!

Gift idea description

• Printed in Montreal
• Colour: Grey
• 50% Cotton – 50% Polyester
• Add 3-7 business days for printing before shipping as this design is printed on demand!
• Available in sizes S – 3XL

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GROOM is an amazing Canadian company based in Montreal who is known for their quality beard care products. They’ve also been introducing new and exciting deluxe sets such as this body care set for men.

The set contains some of the best products from GROOM. A unique gift that will make a man that you love very happy

Gift idea description

This set contains the following 9 items:

– Moisturizing Shower Gel 240 ml
– Deodorant Spray 60 ml
– Deodorant Stick 75 g
– 2 x Rhassoul Soap 145 g
– Fortifying Shampoo 30 ml
– Fortifying Conditioner 30 ml
– Lip Balm 4.5 g
– Sea Sponge “Rock Island Wool”

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Meet Latte, the latest addition to Moka’s collection—a melodic rabbit offering the same sweet and soothing embrace as the classic teddy bear! Nestled within his belly are three enchanting lullabies resonating gently, accompanied by a delightful 5-minute musical composition featuring violin, cello, and piano. Experience the most tranquil and serene pathway to slumber!

Gift idea description

Recommended for newborns and beyond, Latte comes with dimensions of 4” in width, 9” in height, and a plush thickness of 5”.

Music specs: Latte features 3 unique lullabies (60, 104, 108 seconds each), playing consecutively for a total of 5 minutes. Simply press his belly once to initiate the melodies. These original piano-violin-cello compositions, crafted in Montreal, run on 3 AAA alkaline batteries (not rechargeable) included.

ASTM F963 Certification (Consumer Safety Certification – Toy Safety: Newborns and Up).

Recommended to turn the device off between uses to preserve battery life.

Machine washable on gentle cycle, removing the musical mechanism first.

Expect delivery within 3-7 working days.

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Cozy up and be super snug with this cute Gilmore Girls themed crewneck, perfect for sweater weather!

For those fall, nostalgic vibes this sweatshirt is everything! Fans of the hit TV show “The Gilmore Girls” will fall in love with this cosy, fashionable sweater. Anyone who reads the words “Where you lead I will follow” will be singing the show’s theme tune for the rest of the day.

Perfect for those rainy days where you need your cosy sweater and a cup of your favourite hot beverage. Why not gift this cute sweater to someone you know who absolutely adores the Gilmore Girls and being super snug. Even better, you can also choose from two beautiful colours, navy or burgundy. Perhaps you need both colours, one for you and one for your bestie!

Gift idea description

• Available in 7 unisex sizes
• Chose from either Marine or Burgundy
• Each design was hand drawn in Montreal & printed digitally
• Print on demand: please allow 2-4 business days for printing before shipping. 

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The perfect poutine socks for everyday! These are socks to wear proudly, even at work. Don’t be shy, you’ll make your coworkers laugh.

Are you a true Quebecer, a Quebecer lover or simply a poutine lover? Demonstrate it by wearing poutine on your feet. These poutine socks almost make you hungry because they are so beautiful.

Fashionable, funky & gourmet, these poutine socks will let everyone know where your allegiances lie. Perfect for the cheese, gravy, and potatoes lover in your life. Let’s face it, cheese curds on poutine is pretty much the best thing in the world. Few places in the world can recreate this little gastronomic miracle as perfectly as in Quebec.

Main and local, a Canadian Company has beautiful products representing many aspects and parts of Canada. You’ll find products from Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Their slogan : Souvenirs that don’t suck! Well said.

A nice and unique gift to offer on any occasion like Christmas (even for Christmas stockings), Father’s Day, a birthday or simply as a surprise gift to make people happy.

Gift idea description

These poutine socks can contain : 

• One size fits MOST (even big feet!)
• Unisex – Perfect gift for men and women
• 75% Cotton / 22% Polyester / 3% Spandex
• Canadian Company

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For fans of the cult series Gilmore Girls, this sweater will be a must-have this winter! I smell snow, it’s a key phrase for fans of this show. Lorelai Gilmore, we love you!

Wear it during your annual Gilmore Girls screening session, cocooning mode in front of the TV with pop tarts, tater tots, pizza, burgers and coffee galore (and all the other sweets and snacks of your choice). Spend several evenings with Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in the comfort of your couch with this perfect sweater.

It’s a wonderful gift to offer to all the fans of this series which has never aged and which is always so pleasant to watch.

Gift idea description

• Beige or blue sweater
• Small to 4XL
• Printed in Montreal
• 50% cotton 50% polyester

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Looking for a Vietnamese coffee in Canada?

If you want to offer something special to a coffee lover, you’ve come to the right place. Golden Triangle Coffee offers a wonderful variety of Asian coffees to discover. Coffee beans from Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia are sure to surprise you.

Southeast Asia is not only known for its tea. Coffee also has a great place on the market. The quality and the discovery of new flavors will clearly be there. Golden Triangle Coffee imports green beans directly from a supplier who supports fair trade in order to support the communities where the coffee beans are grown.

All of it is roasted right here in Canada.

Bà Chúa Xứ coffee, from Sơn La in Vietnam, has notes of milk chocolate and tangerine, as well as a low acidity. It is different from traditional Vietnamese coffee, its taste is very sought after and refined. Vietnamese coffee is one of the most sought after in the West after Brazil. This one has Arabica beans.

If you were looking for a good Vietnamese coffee in Canada, it is now time to order and recall beautiful memories of travel or make a beautiful discovery.

Gift idea description

• 225g (also available in 1 kg)
• Origin of the word Bà Chúa Xứ : Holy Mother of the Kingdom, the mother of all
• Process: Washed
• Dark roast (medium available on request)
• Varieties of beans: Catimor
• Altitude: 800 – 1400 m
• Impressions: Milk chocolate and tangerine
• Roasted in Montreal
• Coffee beans

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This Japanese paring knife is an extremely useful kitchen tool for everyday use. Japanese knives from Hazaki, a Canadian company, make a wonderful gift for any foodie in your life.

Knife blades are crafted by craftsmen directly in Seki, Japan, using traditional methods. Knife handles are crafted by hand, right here in Canada with Beech wood. Everything is cut, sanded, oiled and assembled by hand in Montreal.

It’s the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook and spends a lot of time in the kitchen. Having a quality knife makes all the difference in the kitchen. This is a quality paring knife from Hazaki, perfect for peeling and precision work in the kitchen.

Offer this Japanese knife as a gift to someone special!

Gift idea description

• Handle crafted in Canada
• Bande forged in Seki, Japan
• Japanese Paring Knife
• Rockwell 59+
• Handle material : Beech wood
• Canadian Company

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It’s not Christmas until you have watched Home Alone, even if it is for the 1000th time. What better way to snuggle up and settle into a night in front of the TV with a Christmas classic than with this Home Alone sweatshirt featuring the star of the movie Kevin McCallister!

Kevin would be disappointed if you left this sweater home alone during Christmas!

Gift idea description

• Available in 7 unisex sizes
• Each design was hand drawn in Montreal
• Printing done in Tamelo workshop
• True-to-size fit (go up a size for an oversized look)
• Digital printing

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Is it even Christmas if you don’t hear the iconic words ‘All I want for Christmas is youuu’ being sung everywhere you go? Well, this year you can pay homage to Mariah Carey’s hit Christmas song with this awesome sweater that will have the song in everyone’s head the moment they see it! Tamélo have designed this sweatshirt to be comfy, stylish, timeless AND festive, perfect for the cold winter season and for spreading holiday cheer.

Make their wish come truee- all they want for Christmas is you to give them this sweater 😉

Gift idea description

• Available in 7 unisex sizes
• Each design was hand drawn in Montreal
• Printing done in Tamélo workshop
• True-to-size fit (go up a size for an oversized look)
• Digital printing
• Allow 5-7 business days for printing before shipping

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The Middle Eastern Cuisine Essential Spices gift set from Les Filles Fattoush is a great gift idea for the foodie in your life who always loves to discover new flavours and recipes. 

This set contains the staples of Middle Eastern cuisine such as aleppo spices, shish-tsouk blend, shawarma, zaatar & more. Everything can all be used to make Syrian dishes or added to individual recipes. The Les Filles Fattoush team, located in Montreal have specially put together these gift sets and curated their flavours. 

Surprise the food enthusiast and home chefs in your life with this delicious gift set that is bursting with flavour. 

Gift idea description

• Handcrafted in Syria
• Packed with pride by the fattoush girls in Montreal
• Set includes:
  • Shish-Taouk
  • Shawarma
  • Potato spice blend
  • Fish spice blend
  • Soujok
  • Kefta
  • Zaatar

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7 Advent Calendars for the Christmas countdown

1. Kanel Salts & Spices Advent Calendar

The Kanel Arrivals Advent Calendar is a flavourful discovery that will introduce so many new flavours into the kitchen. Truly, the countdown to Christmas will be full of flavour and tasty recipies as the recipient opens each day to discover the delicious Salts & Spices that Kanel have curated for this set. Founded in Montreal by a team of food and wellness loving women, Kanel are focused on creating excellently balanced salts and spice blends from specially selected, premium ingredients.

Gift this to the person in your life who is an avid cook keen on exploring flavours from around the world.

$69,00

2. McGuire Chocolate Advent Calendar

Treat your loved ones to a magnificent Advent calendar featuring top-quality chocolate! Each piece of chocolate is carefully hand-crafted. It’s also hand-painted with colored cocoa butter. The packaging is beautiful and unique, since they works with artists. It’s a great way to be patient until Christmas. It’s a nice product from McGuire Chocolate Company, a Canadian company from Saint Andrews, New Brunswick.

$95,00

3. Candy Advent Calendar

For those with a sweet tooth this is a wonderful choice gift for their Advent Calendar this Christmas Season. Each day your lucky recipient gets to indulge in 3 or 6 delicious candies!

Gift this Advent Calendar to someone special in your life to sweeten up their Christmas countdown.

$41,99

4. Tea Advent Calendar

This Advent Calendar by T-Surprise is any tea-lover’s absolute dream! This calendar offers a selection of gourmet tea infusions that will bring coziness to any home.

The days leading up to Christmas can be known to be super busy, well with the Tea Advent Calendar your recipient can look forward to getting home and relaxing with a cup of great tasting tea.

$44,00

5. Bath Bombs Advent Calendar

There’s nothing like a good relaxing break before the start of the holiday season! This time of year is always intense, so it’s important and wise to relax in the days leading up to Christmas. This Advent calendar allows you to enjoy 24 days of bathing, as it contains 24 bath bombs specially developed for the holiday season.

It’s a lovely Advent calendar from a Canada-based company to give to your loved ones and yourself!

$85,00

6. Christmas Advent Book

This beautifully illustrated Christmas Advent Book would make a wonderful gift for any family for their Christmas season countdown. Each day there is a surprise activity for all the family to enjoy, whether it is a tasty recipe or singing Christmas Carols and lots more, there is heaps of fun to be had.

Gifts like these are fun and also bring so many festive memories to the home.

$18,00

7. 12 Days of Christmas – Hot Chocolate

This beautiful advent calendar includes 12 hot chocolates to drink before Christmas. It’s a great way to wait comfortably until Christmas with your warm cup in hand.

$25,99

We think these 7 Advent Calendars offer a great variety of choice depending on what your recipient’s would love. It’s also a great way to discover Advent calendars from all over Canada.

Whether it is for your food enthusiast friends and family or the tea lover there is something here for everyone. Perhaps one of these calendars is perfect for your own home! Either way Advent Calendars really do bring lots of festive fun and joy to the long awaited Christmas Day.

If you are looking for even more Christmas gifting inspiration, why not check out our Christmas & Holiday gift guides and blog posts here.

*Prices are subject to change without notice

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Introducing Moka, the enchanting Musical Teddy Bear. This bear offer a harmonious blend of cuddly companionship and the timeless beauty of classical music for your little one. Crafted with the utmost care, this musical teddy bear is more than just a toy. It’s a gateway to a world of auditory delight. The bear features a small, removable music box, delicately playing soothing classical tunes when activated.

Imagine the joy that will light up the room when the music fills the air, creating a calming and melodic atmosphere for both baby and parents. The carefully selected repertoire is curated to stimulate the baby’s developing senses and provide a serene backdrop for those precious moments of relaxation.

This musical Teddy Bear isn’t just a gift. It’s a thoughtful gesture for baby showers, ensuring the newest member of the family is surrounded by the elegance of real instruments from the very beginning. As the baby grows, the teddy bear becomes a cherished companion, creating a lifelong appreciation for the beauty of classical music. Embrace the gift of timeless melodies and cuddles with Moka. It’s an extraordinary present that resonates with love and harmony.

Gift idea description

• The music is composed and recorded in Montreal, Canada
• Real instruments are used (violin and piano)
• Dimension: 6”x 6”x 8”
• ASTM F963 Certification (Consumer Safety Certification – Safety of Toys: Newborns and +)
• Machine washable on a delicate cycle, removing the music mechanism

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Elvis fans will be all shook up by this festive Blue Christmas festive sweater by Tamélo.

This cozy sweater has a nostalgic Elvis inspired design and is oversized for a relaxed fit that goes easily with so many outfit choices. We all know someone who loves Elvis, so why not gift them something festive AND retro that will have them rockin around the Christmas tree this holiday season!

Gift idea description

• Available in 6 unisex sizes
• Each design was hand drawn in Montreal
• Printing done in Tamélo workshop
• True-to-size fit (go up a size for an oversized look)
• Digital printing
• Print on demand: please allow 5-7 business days for printing before shipping. 

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