For the Experience & Travel Lovers
Less stuff. More stories to tell.
Memorable Canadian experiences for the person who would rather go somewhere, try something or learn something new than unwrap another thing.
Some of the best gifts don’t need wrapping. From weekend escapes and memorable meals to creative workshops and unexpected adventures, these Canadian experiences give them something to look forward to, and something worth remembering long after the holidays are over.
VIA Rail
A VIA Rail gift card turns getting there into part of the experience for anyone who dreams of seeing Canada from the window of a train.
Canadian Crown Corporation | Montreal, Quebec
Gift VIA Rail Travel
Villager Puzzles
Villager turns artwork by Canadian women into modern puzzles that are perfect for cottage weekends, road trips and slow evenings away.
Canadian-Owned | Comox, British Columbia
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The June Motel
The June Motel offers stylish Ontario escapes for the friend who would choose good wine, great design and a weekend away over another object.
Prince Edward County, Sauble Beach & Beaver Valley
Explore The June Motel
Wuxly
Wuxly makes high-performance outerwear built to move between Canadian climates for travellers who refuse to let the forecast decide the trip.
Made in Canada | Toronto, Ontario
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Vintage Noon
Vintage Noon makes multifunctional skincare for the travel-inclined, including a soothing mask and moisturizer for climate-stressed skin.
Use code BYTHENORTH to save | Toronto, Ontario
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North Star Adventures
North Star Adventures offers Indigenous-led aurora hunts and northern experiences for the traveller ready to make a truly unforgettable trip.
Indigenous-Owned | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Explore North Star Adventures
Niche Wine Co.
Niche Wine Co.’s Outside Inn pairs an Okanagan farm stay with wine, landscape and local experiences for someone craving a slower escape.
Canadian-Owned | West Kelowna, British Columbia
Explore Niche Wine Co.
Brava Braun Wellness
Brava Braun combines travel coaching and holistic wellness for anyone who wants to return from their next trip restored rather than exhausted.
Travel Wellness Coaching
Explore Brava Braun WellnessA little heads up:
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