For the Food Lover
Something good is always a good idea.
Canadian-made pantry finds, kitchen favourites and indulgences for the person who plans the next meal while finishing the current one.
For the home cook, the restaurant regular, the obsessive snacker and the person who already has dinner reservations. This guide is filled with things worth opening, pouring, serving and saving for yourself.
Born to Shake
With house-made syrups, bitters and rimmers, Born to Shake gives home bartenders everything they need to serve a bar-quality round.
Made in Canada | Kelowna, British Columbia
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Smak Dab Mustard
Made in small batches with Canadian mustard seeds, these chef-created flavours instantly elevate sandwiches, marinades and charcuterie boards.
Made in Canada | Manitoba
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Drizzle Honey
Made with raw Canadian honey, Drizzle’s elegant jars and inventive infusions are a sweet upgrade for cheese boards, tea and holiday breakfasts. Featured here is the Taster Trio, available as a single box or a four-pack.
FROM $23.99 PER PACK | Calgary, Alberta
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Ember Slown
Made with single-origin cacao and organic maple sugar, this beautifully simple hot chocolate is for anyone who appreciates a slower daily ritual.
Canadian-Owned | Free shipping on orders over $60
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Cabin 5 Canada
Handcrafted in small batches in the Okanagan, Cabin 5’s adventure-inspired granola and trail mix help provide meals to local youth and families with every bag.
From $8.95 | Okanagan, British Columbia
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UMAMI
Gluten-free and plant-based, UMAMI’s dressings and everything sauces bring big savoury flavour to salads, bowls and weeknight dinners.
Made in Canada | Kelowna, British Columbia
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COWS Creamery
Rooted in Prince Edward Island, COWS Creamery offers award-winning cheese, butter and gift boxes for anyone who believes dairy deserves top billing.
Made in Canada | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Jewels Under the Kilt
Roasted in small batches with Canadian maple syrup, these sweet and savoury nuts are made for grazing, gifting and well-stocked snack bowls.
Made in Canada | Fergus, Ontario
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MadeGood
MadeGood’s organic, allergen-friendly snacks are a crowd-pleasing pick for lunchboxes, road trips and snack cupboards shared by the whole family.
Made in Canada | Toronto, Ontario
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Good Protein
Good Protein’s flavour-forward plant-based blends make everyday nutrition easier for smoothie devotees, gym regulars and busy people on the go.
Made in Canada | Montreal, Quebec
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Organic Meadow
A pioneer in Canadian organic dairy, Organic Meadow makes thoughtfully produced milk, butter, cheese and ice cream for cooks who value the basics.
Made in Canada | Guelph, Ontario
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Maison Orphée
This Quebec family company’s carefully selected oils and condiments are everyday kitchen essentials for cooks who care deeply about ingredients.
Canadian-Owned | Quebec City, Quebec
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Four All Ice Cream
This Black woman-founded creamery creates imaginative dairy and plant-based flavours so everyone can find a pint worth celebrating.
Made in Canada | Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
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Piller’s Fine Foods
Crafted in Canada using traditional smoking and dry-aging techniques, Piller’s meats are ready for charcuterie boards, lunches and savoury snacking.
Made in Canada | Waterloo, Ontario
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Beck’s Broth
Beck’s Broth turns protein-rich bone broth into comforting café-style coffees, hot chocolates and chai for wellness-minded sippers.
Canadian-Owned | Kitchener, Ontario
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Pilot Coffee Roasters
Pilot sources and roasts exceptional specialty coffee for the person whose morning ritual deserves better beans.
Roasted in Canada | Toronto, Ontario
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Maritime Madness
Made in-house on Prince Edward Island, these playful hot sauces, barbecue sauces and rubs offer something for every level of heat seeker.
Made in Canada | Charlottetown & Montague, PEI
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Aki’s Fine Foods
This family-run Canadian company makes bold Indo-African chutneys, pickles and marinades for cooks who never settle for bland.
Made in Canada | Pickering, Ontario
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The Canadian Birch Company
Crafted from Canadian birch sap, this complex savoury-sweet syrup is an unexpected pantry gift for adventurous cooks and serious brunch people.
Made in Canada | Manitoba
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Split Tree Cocktail Co.
This Ottawa cocktail specialist offers distinctive mixers and bar essentials for people who like thoughtful drinks without complicated prep.
Canadian-Owned | Ottawa, Ontario
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Prosyro
Made with organic cane sugar and natural ingredients, Prosyro’s inventive syrups make polished cocktails, mocktails and coffees easier to create.
Made in Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia
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Alicja Confections
This design-led chocolate studio creates small-run, hand-painted confections for anyone who believes a gift should look as good as it tastes.
Made in Canada | Ottawa, Ontario
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Pluck Tea
Blended and packed in Toronto with ethically sourced and Canadian ingredients, Pluck’s teas are made for thoughtful everyday steeping.
Made in Canada | Toronto, Ontario
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Chuck
Made with Canadian grass-fed beef and simple ingredients, Chuck’s tender meat sticks are an easy protein-packed snack for families on the move.
Made in Canada
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