Laykhaus
Vancouver Island’s Laykhaus brings the outside world into your home with scented soy wax candles inspired by lakes and landscapes. Holiday sets come in Christmas cracker-shaped packages that house four mini candles to sample from one of seven scent collections.
Unified
Made from a mix of cashmere and merino wool, and available in numerous stylish colour pairings, a triangle kerchief from United makes a fashionable Christmas gift. The female-owned and -operated Vancouver fashion brand has prioritized warmth and comfort without the bulk of a traditional scarf in this must-have winter accessory.
Wildflower Mercantile
Founded by Emily Yewchuk, a photographer who became a small-scale farmer in the Comox Valley, Wildflower Mercantile offers all kinds of handy holiday supplies, from flower arrangements, party supplies, cards, and stationery to gifts such as puzzles, hair accessories, health and beauty products, and more.
Sooke Harbour House
There are plenty of options in B.C. for the travel-hungry person on your nice list. Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island offers a range of services and packages for a luxe getaway. Book a stay at this oceanside retreat for relaxation and comfort, including access to nature and on-site gourmet food and drink. B.C. residents can take advantage of exclusive discounts when booking a dream holiday staycation.
Brunette the Label
The Vancouver apparel brand Brunette the Label blends function and comfort with pieces from its versatile holiday collection. The Elsa Bow cardigan adds a festive touch to a wardrobe staple, while the Diane jacket brings that cozy feel to a night out or a day in.
Jaybird Studio
Photo by Conrad Brown.
Give the gift of movement with a gift card to Jaybird Studio and sample its mat and Reformer Pilates classes under candlelight and infrared heat. Gift cards can be purchased in small amounts as well as in class credit packs.
Nk’Mip Estate Wines
The first Indigenous-owned winery in North America, Nk’Mip Estate, at the southern end of the Osoyoos reserve in the Okanagan, takes its name from the Nsyilxcən word meaning bottomland, where the creek meets the lake. The winery celebrates the past and present of the region and its people, and offers a wide selection of award-winning wines. For the wine connoisseur on your gift list, Nk’Mip sells individual bottles as well as wine club subscriptions, to extend your gift through the coming year.
Sangre de Fruta
Plant-based, ocean-friendly essential oils give Sangre de Fruta Botanical Hand Wash its distinctive luxurious scent. Gentle on all skin types, this organic hand wash makes an ideal addition to any kitchen or washroom, and it pairs well with other Sangre de Fruta products such as Botanical Hand & Body Lotion.
The Woods Spirit Co.
Combining classic Italian liqueurs with Pacific Northwest botanicals and flavours, the Woods Spirit Co. is a female-led craft distillery in North Vancouver that works with B.C. farmers and suppliers to put a local twist on traditional drinks. Amid a wide selection of liqueurs and spirits—such as amaro, gin, vodka, limoncello, and arancello—you’ll find cocktail kits and gift baskets, whether you want an easy hosting hack or something for your favourite cocktail afficionado. Or treat the at-home mixologist in your life to a Woods Spirit cocktail workshop, offered year-round.
Mornings
Vancouver wellness brand Mornings offers a line of adaptogenic drops to fit into your routine. With plants and fungi selected to boost immunity and reduce stress and anxiety—reishi, echinacea, ashwagandha, valerian, and more—these natural tinctures are formulated to be taken daily to support the mind and body. Each tincture has its own distinct properties, whether you want a good night’s sleep or to get ready for cold and flu season, so there’s something for everyone on your shopping list.
Londre
The Orea waterproof belt bag from Vancouver swimwear company Londre keeps your essentials dry whether you’re under pouring rain, on a sweaty hike, or catching waves. Engineered to meet IPX7 waterproof standards, it can be submerged in up to one metre of water for 30 minutes.
Arts Umbrella
Photo by Michael Slobodian.
Mixed Nuts, a reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, returns to the Vancouver Playhouse with Arts Umbrella. Blending a mix of dance styles from ballet to hip-hop to contemporary, this production is not to be missed by audiences of all ages with proceeds from ticket sales directly supporting Arts Umbrella’s free and donor-funded arts education programs.
Lumette!
Whether you’re not a fan of alcohol, “sober curious,” enjoying Dry January, or just cutting back, it’s a good time to try zero-proof liquors and spirits, as the industry experiences a boom. Vancouver Island’s own Lumette! is a great place to start this holiday season if you want a non-alcoholic option for your dinner guests or are looking for gifts and stocking stuffers, with options including numerous takes on gin and rum.
Collage Beauty
Founded with the goal of providing sustainable, clean, and gentle beauty solutions, supporting different skin types at every stage of life, Collage Beauty is a B.C. brand that is female-owned and focuses on small-batch, Canadian-made products. Forgoing unnecessary ingredients, Collage offers a diverse line of premium everyday skin-care essentials.
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