Time to get out those holiday shopping lists! The special time of year has come around again, a time when we get to pick out the gifts for our favourite people. If you have someone from Toronto on your list, why not get them something from the city they know and love? These are 15 local gift ideas from Toronto businesses.
Chocolat de Kat
Not sure what to get? You can’t go wrong with chocolate! Chocolat de Kat offers a gourmet experience with every bite of their chocolate offerings.
And they don’t just taste amazing, they look good too! Treat your loved one with a delicious holiday box that we’re sure they will love.
Where: In-store at 824 St. Clair Avenue West & online
Cost: $35+ tax per box
Rawmoans – Makeway
Sometimes all an outfit needs is the right set of accessories! Support local and surprise your loved one with some stylish new chains.
Necklaces, pendants, bracelets – you name it. Check out the collection at Makeway and take a peek at their other offerings from a long list of top-tier streetwear finds.
Where: In-store at 91 Walnut Ave & online
Cost: $12+ tax per item
Peace Collective
Have a sports fan in your life? Or do you know someone who loves reppin’ Toronto? Then you need to check out Peace Collective.
This Canadian apparel store gives back 1% of sales to communities in need, including mental health research.
Toronto locals will absolutely love their nostalgia line.
Where: In-store at 65 Front St. West (concourse level of Front Street Promenade), 7 Trinity St & online
Cost: Varies per item
moonwix
Sometimes handmade gifts are just the way to go. And when you’re supporting a local artist, everyone wins!
Moonwix creates handcrafted, free-standing, 100% soy wax candle creations. You’ll find them in what’s described as “the most whimsical pastel hues.”
You can purchase these creations online or if you’re lucky, at one of the many pop-up shops in the city.
Where: Online
Cost: $8+ tax per candle
Palm Sunday
There’s something about haircare products that gets me all excited.
Palm Sunday Salon in Toronto has a selection of products you can’t go wrong with, and if you’re having a hard time narrowing it down I suggest Love Smoothing Instant Mask or Oi Liquid Luster.
Where: In-store at 384 Harbord St & online
Cost: $21 – $65+ tax per haircare product
Ivy & Lua
A piece of local jewellery that’s as beautiful as it is special makes for a great gift.
Ivy & Lua is a local small business with a wide selection of jewellery and while you can’t go wrong with anything on their website, the classic delaney earring hoops are a staple.
Where: Pop-up markets & online
Cost: $44+ tax (delaney earring hoops)
Graydon Skincare
This Toronto-based, female-founded, vegan, organic, and cruelty-free skincare brand has launched a limited-edition gift, the 2 Minute Magic Soothing Set.
Priced at $39 this is the perfect present for your favourite skincare lover.
Where: Online
Cost: $39+ tax per gift set
Cocktail Emporium
Wine glasses are the gift that keeps on giving.
Cocktail Emporium has multiple locations in the city and sells everything you need to please the cocktail lover or host with the most in your life.
Crystal wine glasses start at $49 for a set of two but any piece of glassware from here will be a hit.
Where: In-store at 20 Kensington Ave, 972 Queen St W, 65 Front St W & online
Cost: $49+ tax per glassware set
Genuine Tea
This no-nonsense local tea company sells teas that are fantastic as a gift or a stocking stuffer.
Genuine Tea has a variety of gift bundles to choose from starting at $30.99.
Where: In-store at 100 Sunrise Ave Unit 103 & online
Cost: $30.99+ tax per bundle
Hopeless Romantic Books
This one is for book lovers.
Hopeless Romantic Books sells, you guessed it, romance novels. Pick the perfect read for the hopeless romantic on your list by either shopping their online selection or in person at their space in Stackt Market.
Where: In-store at 28 Bathurst St Unit 5-104 & online
Cost: $11.99+ tax per book
Blaque Wellness
The scented body oils from this local wellness brand are to die for and are a perfect gift idea for someone in Toronto.
The Champagne Nights body oil “brings together the exotic essence of Baja Cactus Blossom with notes of tropical fruits, lush florals, and a soft, warm vanilla base”. Yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds.
Where: In-store at 28 Bathurst St Unit 5-104 & online
Cost: $24.44+ tax per body oil
Yummi Candles workshop
This local candle store does workshops where you and someone else can make your very own scented candle from scratch!
The store sells gift vouchers, including all fees, for two participants in the scented candle workshop. Sometimes experiences are the best gifts!
Where: In-store at 10 Trinity St & online
Cost: $180+ tax per two-person workshop
Ontario Parks collection
If you have someone on your list who loves to camp, they’re going to love this.
Ontario Parks has a gift collection that includes cozy sweaters, stylish shirts and adorable matching PJ sets.
Too cute!
Where: Online
Cost: $29.95+ per clothing item
Good Egg
Good Egg is a Kensington gem selling the cutest cookbooks and cookware.
If you’re looking for something extra special, the Fredrick and Mae cutting board is truly stunning and will make anyone who loves cooking and entertaining overjoyed.
Where: In-store at 156 Augusta Ave & online
Cost: $135+ tax per cutting board
Bellwoods Brewery
Have someone on your list who loves a local brew? Bellwoods Brewery is one of Toronto’s most adored breweries and they’re doing a sweet bundle for the holidays.
The bundle comes with seven cans of different beers, a logo pub glass and a sticker.
You can either pick it up at the two brewery locations or order it online.
Where: 124 Ossington Ave, 20 Hafis Rd & online
Cost: $50+ per holiday bundle
These gift ideas are sure to put a smile of the face of that special someone from Toronto!
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