For the Host(ess)
Never arrive empty-handed.
Beautiful things to eat, pour, display and enjoy for the people who make gathering everyone together look effortless.
For the friend who always has something in the oven, candles lit and a drink in your hand before you’ve taken off your coat. These Canadian-made gifts are thoughtful enough to feel special, and useful enough to be invited back.
Grey Willow Gifts
Filled with goods from Canadian small businesses, these beautifully curated gift boxes take the guesswork out of thanking a host.
Canadian-Owned | Mississauga, Ontario
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Born to Shake
With house-made syrups, bitters and rimmers, these cocktail kits give the home bartender everything needed 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 belong on every host’s charcuterie board.
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 in 1-pack or 4-packs.
FROM $23.99 PER PACK | Calgary, Alberta
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Misiyo
Hand-poured with Canadian beeswax, Misiyo’s atmospheric candles are a warm, polished gift for hosts who always know how to set the mood.
Use code BYTHENORTH to save | Edmonton, Alberta
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Karameller
This women-owned Canadian shop’s colourful Swedish candy makes an irresistible shareable treat for hosts, guests and very full dessert tables.
Use code BUYTHENORTH15 to save | Vancouver, British Columbia
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SaltSpring Kitchen Co.
Made in small batches with simple ingredients, these flavour-filled preserves and sauces are an easy win for hosts who keep a very good pantry.
Made in Canada | Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
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Rocky Mountain Soap Company
Made with natural ingredients, these bath and body treats offer a little post-party restoration for the person who did all the hosting.
Made in Canada | Canmore, Alberta
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Ocean Boards by Eveline
Crafted from Canadian wood and ocean-inspired resin, these one-of-a-kind serving boards bring a little bit of the coast to any host’s table.
Made in Canada | St. Andrews, New Brunswick
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Indigo
This proudly Canadian retailer makes it easy to find a beautiful book, entertaining game or thoughtful tabletop gift for nearly every kind of host.
Canadian-Owned | Toronto, Ontario
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Guests on Earth
These refillable, plant-based home-care products are a surprisingly chic and practical gift for the host with an immaculate kitchen.
Made in Canada | Ontario
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Merry Maids of Kitchener-Waterloo
Locally owned and operated, this franchise gives the consummate host something genuinely useful: less cleanup and more time after the guests go home.
Locally Owned & Operated | Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph
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Thistlewood Pottery
Wheel-thrown by hand, Thistlewood’s botanical mugs and serving pieces are made for hosts who treasure useful objects with character.
Made in Canada | Whitemouth, Manitoba
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Cocktail Bomb Shop
These handmade flavour bombs turn cocktails and mocktails into an effortless party trick for the host who loves a clever pour.
Made in Canada | Montreal, Quebec
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Stinson Studios
Turned from locally sourced Canadian wood, these sculptural bowls are future heirlooms for hosts who believe the serving dish matters.
Made in Canada | Tamworth, Ontario
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Kingston Glass Studio
These expressive handmade glass pieces make a memorable table or bar gift for hosts who collect objects with a distinctly human touch.
Made in Canada | Kingston, 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 hosts.
Made in Canada | Manitoba
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Split Tree Cocktail Co.
This Canadian cocktail specialist offers distinctive mixers and bar essentials for hosts who like thoughtful drinks without complicated prep.
Canadian-Owned | Ottawa, Ontario
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Upper Canada Weaving
These durable handloom-woven kitchen textiles turn an everyday host gift into something beautifully considered and made to last.
Made in Canada | Toronto, Ontario
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