Shopping Local for Holiday gifts can be easy in October, when you have time for shipping. It's even easy throughout November when there are Holiday Markets to shop at, but come December we need physical shops to go; how else will we grab those last minute gifts? Well this Copious Gal has you covered with a list of shops that carry a curated selection of Locally Made & Unique Gifts. Let's make a pact right now, supporting local all the way through to this holiday season.

VANCOUVER

Walrus - A boutique retail shop that celebrates well-crafted, functional and playful items for you and your loved ones.

EDMONTON

Shop Chop - A one stop shop for all your gift giving needs.

CALGARY

The Curated Home - A shop that believes deeply in the capacity of our homes to nourish, comfort and uplift us.

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SUDBURY 

Good Luck General - home + self + plant + spirit

MINDEN

 The Wolf Moona queer-owned business supporting BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, femme and female-owned small businesses. 

FENELON FALLS 

Curiousan eclectic gift shop with a location that is accessible from your boat or car.

 THORNBURY

The Cheese Gallery - Give the best gift of all... Cheese & Charcuterie.

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COLLINGWOOD 

The Painterie - Local Handmade Market with beautiful, affordable, unique & memorable pieces.

CAMBRIDGE

 One Sixty One - This shop is home to over 100 local makers, all from within 161km of the store – yes, it’s THAT specific.

GUELPH

On the Verge - The one and only quirky neighbourhood store you know & adore! 

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DUNDAS

The Handmade House - We want to provide you with local and handmade artisans.

FERGUS

 I Love Chocolate - We handcraft all of our products on-site using Belgian Chocolate and other top quality ingredients.

GRIMBSY

The Nook - A selection of beautiful, unique, one of a kind handmade products.

 HAMILTON

Nest - Handmade, Canadian items created by artists who adore animals!

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TORONTO
Beadle - We are a tiny store filled with finely crafted Canadian made gifts.
Arts Market - Giving artistic entrepreneurs a permanent place to sell their wares at the most affordable rent possible.
Ease For anyone who seeks well-crafted beautifully designed pieces – to complement and enhance their everyday wardrobe.
 
OTTAWA

 Viens Avec Moi - There is something for every generation, mothers and daughters can shop together and both achieve the stylish, effortless look that VAM embodies.

MONTRÉAL 

Boutique Bonjour - Is the place to find original gifts, made in Quebec, at reasonable prices.

HALIFAX

Paper Hearts - A seaside stationery shop & design studio that makes whimsical treasures with love, care & salty air. 

Now that December is here there is always that last minute scramble for gifts. No need to stress though these shops have you covered. Each one houses a collection of curated gifts that are locally made by artisans all across Canada. Plus Part 1 is also available as well. 

Happy Shopping & don't forget our pact, Shopping Local all the way through to this holiday season.

Written by Carissa McCaig

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