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The holidays are just around the corner and that means it's time to start thinking about what gifts we need to get for our loved ones. If you're looking to support local this holiday season, we got you! Here are some of the best local businesses to do your holiday shopping!
1. Candle Lume
If your loved ones love candles, then you have to check out this small business. Candle Lume offers custom handmade candles, eco-friendly soy wax and sustainable shipping. They have 16 colours, 10 scents, and over 160 designs to choose from.
2. DorsaLi
DorsaLi offers a wide range of clothing options that are timeless, versatile, multi-functional and designed and made in Montreal. DorsaLi is committed to sustainability and prioritizes the use of eco-friendly materials to help minimize waste and emissions throughout its supply chain.
3. NeoNaturelle Cosmetics
NeoNaturelle Cosmetics is where you want to go for your skincare needs. NeoNaturelle Cosmetics offers natural, award-winning, Canadian, PRO-Aging skincare products that you have to check out. From serum to cream to scrubs and more, there is something for everyone. Use code "Todoto10" for 10% off!
4. Home & Away Jewellery
Home & Away Jewellery offers a variety of ready-to-wear pendants that are miniature graphic abstractions of roadways and natural features that characterize specific Canadian locations. They have 80+ designs, including rural routes, cities, provinces, and parks. Crafted in sterling silver or solid 10-karat gold, every piece includes a corresponding paper map for easy gifting. Use code "TORONTOTHEGOOD" for 5% off!
5. Guess Where Trips
If you and your loved ones love going on trips, then you have to check out this small business. Guess Where Trips helps you out by planning a one-day surprise road trip. Each trip comes with 4 surprise envelopes that lead you to a new destination and a Before You Go guide with packing lists and more important details. They make great day dates with friends, partners, and families.
Use code "todotoronto10" for 10% off!
6. Mark Gleberzon
Mark Gleberzon offers a wide range of paintings, photography, and mixed-media assemblages. If you're looking to add some additional flare to your home, the artwork here will help bring a splash of colour. Use code "Todotoronto" for 10% off!
7. Mintier
Mintier is elevating the oral wellness game with the world's first Breath Serum. Mintier is sugar-free, sugar-alcohol-free, and proudly made here in Ontario. Its healthy, clean ingredients leave your mouth feeling fresher for longer. Use code "TODOTORONTO" for 15% off!
8. Chandler Honey
Chandler Honey is the spot to be to get raw and organic honey. The honey here is infused with premium ingredients (like vanilla bean, real lemon zest, and cardamom). Sourced in Alberta, Chandler Honey has been beekeeping since 1937. This is the perfect gift for foodies! Use code "Todotoronto" for 10% off!
Where: 1179 King Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 3P3
9. Inoki Bathhouse
Give the gift of self-care this holiday season. With 2023 coming to an end, treat yourself or your loved ones with a relaxing experience at home. Inoki Bathhouse offers luxurious spa-grade tea bath blends designed to help restore, relax, and rejuvenate. Plus, their blends are packed with nutrients that will leave your skin feeling super soft and your muscles at ease.
10. Aiori
Aiori is where you want to go for all things jewellery. They offer inclusive and modern pierce-free jewellery that are both elegant and comfortable. With products like clip-on earrings, ear cuffs, bracelets, rings and more for both women and men, there is something for everyone here!
11. Mary Macleod's Shortbread
Ring in the festive season with Mary Macleod's Shortbread. This business offers handcrafted all-butter shortbreads that are made in small batches and by hand using only simple, premium ingredients. They offer 4 delicious flavours, including 2 gluten-free flavours, like Classic, Chocolate Crunch, Dutch Chocolate, Maple Crunch, Gluten Free Classic and Gluten Free Chocolate Crunch. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift, a stocking stuffer, or a tasty treat to share around the tree, their shortbread makes the perfect gift. Use code "TODOTORONTO" for 10% off!
Where: 80 Galaxy Blvd, Unit 16, Toronto ON M9W 4Y8
12. After Hours Creative / Outlier Leather Co.
This shop located on the Danforth runs 2 businesses by this husband and wife duo. Outlier Leather Co is a lifestyle brand and every product here is handcrafted and uses high-quality materials from eco-conscious tanneries ensuring that each product is built to last a lifetime. After Hours on the other hand is a creative female-owned and operated studio that specializes in hand-poured soy wax candles, prints, stickers, pins, and apparel.
Where: 698 Coxwell Ave, Toronto, ON
Click here for the After Hours Creative website.
Click here for the Outlier Leather Co. website
13. Aunt Beth's
Aunt Beth's is women owned and operated and they make the world best (and only) whisky cookies. If your loved ones have a sweet tooth, then treat them to these delicious baked goodies.
Where: 53 Campbell Ave, Toronto, ON
14. do+dare undie co.
Ditch those old and boring underwear for these exciting ones! They manufacture in the Toronto area and use a luxury bamboo based fabric. Plus, you can also decorate your underwear with photos, faces, text, art, and more. Use code "do+dare+me" for 20% off!
15. Kanel Spices
Kanel Spices is female founded and operated. All of their products are natural and offer a variety of blends, salts and more. They also have a ton of different gifting options to choose from for this holiday season.
16. Astro Circo Studio
Astro Circo Studio is founded by enthusiastic artists Edwin and Victoria. They specialize in brand identity, illustrations, graphic design, and various types of visual art. If you’re looking to add a splash of art, they also sell design goods! Use code "LOVETORONTO" for 20% off!
17. Dr Beetroot
Give the gift of health this holiday season. Dr Beetroot is here to bring out speciality beet products to the Canadian market. They offer products like beet juice, beet hummus, beet chips, and more.
18. Friendlier Footprint
Friendlier Footprint is a women-led, Canadian company that offers everyday products that are more eco-friendly, effective, and versatile. If you’re looking for some eco-friendly gifts, this is where you want to go. They offer products like paperless towels, face clothes & rounds, gift tags, wisdom boxes and more.
19. Design Studio By Kris
Everything at Design Studio By Kris are 100% hand made. They offer a variety of products ranging from pet items to home decor, as well as custom orders too. If you’re looking for something unique and one-of-a-kind, then check out this local business. Use code "TODOTORNTO10" for 10% off!
20. Pure Colour Baby
Pure Colour Baby makes the cutest and most comfortable baby and children's clothing using sustainable fabrics and a grow-with-me philosophy. The clothes here are thoughtfully designed to last 3X longer, with adjustable features (like fold-down cuffs). Plus, their entire collection is handmade in their Ontario-based studio using soft organic and eco-conscious fabrics.
21. SowSweet Greetings
SowSweet Greetings is a proudly Canadian and woman-owned small business that offers plantable stationary for the conscious consumer! From punny greeting cards to gift tags and more, they pride themselves on their ability to put smiles on faces and flowers in the ground. With products for different occasions and themes, there is something for everyone. Use code "TODOTO10" for 10% off all Holiday greetings cards on their website from Nov 15 to Dec 24.
22. Red Butt Ceramics
Red Butt Ceramics specializes in hand coloured and carved porcelain. They offer cups, plates, bowls available in different colours and designs! These make the perfect gifts.
23. Rubble Road Soapstone
If you’re looking for a cute DIY gift, then you have to check out Rubble Road Soapstone. This local business specializes in DIY Soapstone carving kits for all ages, available in 3 kits sizes and 29 different shape options. All of their products are made in Canada.
24. Wanderlust Creatures
Wanderlust Creatures is where you can find Push Pin Travel Maps to help travellers share their story. Handmade in Canada, they also sell flag push pins to keep score of all your travel adventures. They also feature products for your pets like pet collars and tags.
25. That Good Good Shea
That Good Good Shea is a beauty and self care brand with Shea Butter as their main ingredient. They offer moisturizing lotion, scrub, body butter, and more. Give the gift of self-care this holiday season.
26. The Canadian Birch Company
Straight from the forest to your table, The Canadian Birch Company makes birch syrup and ready to eat gourmet birch syrup products. The Canadian Birch Company will be at the One of a Kind Show thats happening from November 23rd to December 3rd, so make sure you head out and give your support.
27. The County Bounty
The County Bounty is woman owned and operated. They specialize in unique and delicious farm to glass sodas from Ontario produce. Their ingredients are locally sourced and all their products are gluten free & vegan, and contain only half the sugar of other leading soda brands.
28. MTL Balance Board
They offer handmade balance boards from recycled wood issued from circular economy. With a variety of different designs and accessories, they have you covered. Use code "Toronto20" for 20% off!
29. StumpCraft Puzzles
If you’re looking to gift something creative this year, check out StumpCraft Puzzles. They locally craft these high quality puzzles that helps to showcase the best of Canadian fine art.
30. This Ilk
This Ilk is a handmade jewelry line made in a small Canadian studio. They design and make statement pieces with sustainability in mind as they work with vintage lace. They will also be at this year’s One of a Kind Show, so make sure you check them out.
31. Sadelmager
Sadelmager, a small studio near Toronto makes leather goodies by hand. Rebecca Meadows, the owner learned the trade from her dad, who started the business as a tack shop 20 years ago. They create belts, satchels, and duffel bags, all with a lifetime guarantee. This is a great spot to check out for all your leather needs.
Where: 4481 concession road 2, Alliston, ON
32. The Doodle Diary
Enjoy unique local art on tote bags, ornaments, and wall art that celebrates your connection to the city, community, and Canadian outdoors. All handmade in Ontario, The Doodle Diary also creates custom portraits for weddings, birthdays, and pet lovers.
Where: 7398 Yonge Street, L4J 8J2
33. Soul Chocolate
Soul Chocolate produces top-notch chocolate bars, hot chocolate, and truffles, prioritizing transparency in their supply chain and utilizing only the highest quality ingredients they can source. If you know someone who has a major sweet tooth, this is the perfect gift.
Where: 20 Wagstaff Drive, Unit C, Toronto, M4L3W9
34. Queen Street Bakery
Discover their special "bread with benefits" – enjoy tasty bagels that are high in fiber, protein, iron, and omega-3. Plus, they're gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-free for a delicious and worry-free snack. The perfect treat for your holiday get togethers!
35. The Sea Moss Guy Inc.
Founded by Dezie and Clinton, they bring you the natural benefits of Sea Moss from the Caribbean. Boost your well-being with their authentic products, supporting local communities in the process. Join the journey to a healthier you!
36. Merlot Beauty
They provide unmatched beauty pampering, while prioritizing your hectic schedules. Throughout the years, their dedicated team has been driven by a singular mission—to enhance the beauty and confidence of their loyal customers. They also offer products like serums, creams, and more.
Where: #2-4400 Sheppard Ave E.
37. Crawler Beverage Co.
A one-of-a-kind local beverage company, pioneering the combination of three types of alcohol in a convenient single-serving style. This year, in 2023, the company achieved a noteworthy milestone by making its debut at LCBO, making its unique offerings more widely accessible to the public. Use code "TODO10" for 10% off! With their ingredients sourced and produced in Ontario, this makes the perfect drink for your holiday parties.
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