For the Last-Minute Shoppers
Thoughtful gifts. Limited time. No panic required.
Canadian gifts you can buy quickly, send digitally or pick up without making your timing anyone else’s problem.
The calendar got away from you. It happens. This guide is filled with gifts that still feel personal—even when there’s no longer enough time to wait patiently beside the mailbox. Think digital subscriptions, experiences, gift cards from excellent Canadian businesses, local pickup options and gifts that don’t require expedited shipping from halfway around the world.
Simons Gift Card
A virtual gift card from this iconic Canadian retailer is an instant, reliably stylish solution for anyone who would rather choose for themselves.
Canadian-Owned | Quebec City, Quebec
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WaySpa
Delivered digitally and accepted by spa and wellness partners across Canada, this is an easy last-minute gift for someone who deserves a break.
Canadian Experience | Available Across Canada
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Canadian Tire Gift Card
Practical in the best possible way, this is the gift for homeowners, campers, DIY enthusiasts and anyone who always needs one more thing.
Canadian-Owned | Toronto, Ontario
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Well.ca Gift Card
An instantly delivered gift card with thousands of beauty, wellness, baby and household options for the person who is wonderfully hard to shop for.
Canadian Retailer | Guelph, Ontario
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Natura Market Gift Card
This Canadian online market makes it easy to send health-conscious food lovers their choice of specialty snacks, pantry finds and wellness favourites.
Canadian-Owned | Mississauga, Ontario
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Collective Arts
A digital gift card for artfully packaged Canadian beer, cocktails and alcohol-free drinks is an easy win for the creative beverage enthusiast.
Made in Canada | Hamilton, Ontario
Send a Collective Arts Gift Card
Purdys Chocolatier
Crafted in Vancouver and available through shops across the country, Purdys is a classic Canadian solution when you need a crowd-pleasing gift quickly.
Made in Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia
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Rocky Mtn Chocolate
Its instantly delivered gift card lets chocolate lovers choose their own nostalgic treats at participating Rocky Mtn Chocolate shops across Canada.
Canadian Retailer | Whistler, British Columbia
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Peace by Chocolate
This inspiring family-run Nova Scotia chocolatier offers an instant online gift card for anyone who appreciates excellent chocolate with a meaningful story.
Made in Canada | Antigonish, Nova Scotia
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Shak's Chocolate
Persian-inspired flavours and ingredients foraged from the Yukon make these handcrafted chocolates an especially thoughtful local find.
Made in Canada | Whitehorse, Yukon
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Callia Flowers
This female-founded Canadian company delivers beautifully arranged bouquets across the country for a last-minute gift that still feels personal.
Canadian-Owned | Founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Karameller
Colourful Swedish candy boxes from this Vancouver shop make a playful, ready-to-gift option for sweet-toothed friends of every age.
Use code BUYTHENORTH15 to save | Vancouver, British Columbia
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Cineplex Gift Card
A digital movie-night gift is delivered without delay and gives families, couples and film lovers something to look forward to after the holidays.
Canadian Experience | Toronto, Ontario
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Indigo Gift Card
Delivered electronically and redeemable for books, games, stationery and home finds, this Canadian classic suits readers and hard-to-shop-for recipients alike.
Canadian-Owned | Toronto, Ontario
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Giftagram
This Canadian gifting platform lets you send a curated gift by text or email, making it ideal when you have their number but not their address.
Canadian-Owned | Toronto, Ontario
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