For the Teens
Hard to shop for. Easy to impress—if you know where to look.
Actually-cool Canadian gifts for teens whose wish lists are either highly specific or mysteriously nonexistent.
Teenagers can detect an out-of-touch gift from across the room. This guide brings together Canadian fashion, beauty, tech, room décor and everyday finds they’ll genuinely want, without forcing you to decode their group chat first.
Devon + Lang
Devon + Lang makes exceptionally soft, sensory-friendly underwear and basics for teens who value comfort more than almost anything else.
Canadian-Owned | Calgary, Alberta
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Pela Case
Pela makes colourful, compostable phone cases for the teen who is rarely more than a few feet away from their most important possession.
Made in Canada | Kelowna, British Columbia
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Peace Collective
Peace Collective creates Canadian-inspired streetwear and licensed team apparel for teens whose hoodies double as a personality trait.
Canadian Brand | Toronto, Ontario
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Ferris Wheel Press
Ferris Wheel Press makes beautifully designed pens, inks and stationery for artistic teens, devoted journalers and unapologetic note-takers.
Canadian-Owned | Markham, Ontario
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Mala the Brand
Mala’s nostalgic coconut-soy candles help teens make their bedroom feel entirely their own without requiring a complete redesign.
Made in Canada | Ontario
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Cheekbone Beauty
Cheekbone Beauty makes richly coloured, easy-to-wear cosmetics for teens beginning to experiment with makeup and personal style.
Use code BYTHENORTH20 to save | St. Catharines, Ontario
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BKIND
BKIND’s colourful nail polish, beauty tools and self-care essentials are easy wins for the teen who always has a new aesthetic.
Made in Canada | Montreal, Quebec
Shop BKIND
Evry Jewels
Evry Jewels offers affordable, trend-forward rings, necklaces and earrings for teens who already know exactly what is appearing on their wish list.
Canadian-Owned | Montreal, Quebec
Shop Evry Jewels
Outway
Outway makes technical, good-looking performance socks for athletic teens who would normally insist that socks do not count as a gift.
Canadian-Owned | Victoria, British Columbia
Shop Outway
Lix Design
Lix creates colourful, nature-inspired clothing and accessories for teens whose style leans more road trip than shopping mall.
Designed in Canada | Amos, Quebec
Shop Lix Design
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