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Looking for a standout gift for your foodie friend? If you or someone on your good list has a passion for great eats, you’re in luck. From boxes of chocolate and fiery sauces to subscription services and cheese, there are a ton of incredible companies with tasty offerings perfect for the holidays. Whether you’re stuffing a stocking, or placing something under your tree, here is our Canada-made, food-forward gift guide for 2024.
Have a family member visiting from out of Canada? What better gift than syrup? A True North staple, Cosman and Webb makes classic and uniquely flavoured maple syrup, then bottles it beautifully.
Where: Online here
Have a spicy friend or family member? Crafted with love in Toronto, Canada, No.7 Hot Sauce is gluten-free, peanut-free, and comes in a variety of flavours. Get one, or get a box of four – It’s one hot gift.
Where: Online here
“Share a bite of the True North!” Northern Bars are made in BC with the belief that no trip to the West Coast is complete without trying a Nanaimo bar. From espresso to berry, they’ve put a twist on the Canadian classic!
Where: Online here
Canada’s most iconic product! Wabanaki Mapl is a 100% Indigenous female-owned company that celebrates history with every bottle. Not only do they sell classic flavours, but they also have a few that are outside the box like barrel-aged whisky and elderberry.
Where: Online here
Who doesn’t love their condiments? Whether you’re team ketchup, mustard, or relish–there’s a Canada sauce for everyone in your immediate circle.
Where: Online here
With locations all over Canada, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve already heard of Rocky MTN Chocolate. Founded in Whistler, BC, this Canadian company has everything from bark and boxes to bombs, bars, and even pretzels. How sweet!
Where: See locations here
A partnership between an award-winning bartender, sommelier, and celebrated chef, Bittered Sling offers fun and unique cocktail bitters. From plum and rootbeer to grapefruit and hops, there’s something for every palette and every occasion.
Where: Online here
Offering small batch seasoning and coating mixes, Northern Ontario’s June & Jo., is another exciting Canadian company. Whether you’re looking to treat your special someone to pancake mix or something spicy, they’ve got it all.
Where: Online here
Upper Bench handcrafts artisanal cheese, purposely crafted to pair with wine. Using locally sourced, 100% pasteurized Canadian cow’s milk, this company can ship anywhere in Canada.
Where: Online here
Advent calendars, bonbons, and chocolate bars! Those looking for a tasty addition to their stocking should check out McGuire Chocolate, a business born in Calgary, Alberta, then moved to St Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick.
Where: Online here
Slowly aged in ex-spirit oak barrels, Sève de Mars ages premium Canadian syrup sourced from the Gaspé peninsula. What’s more, this small Canadian Business donates a portion of its proceeds to defend oceans and the great Northern wilderness.
Where: Online here
And there you have it, Canada! The ultimate gift guide for your favourite Northern foodie. Enjoy and happy holidays!
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