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It’s been a tough year for businesses across the country and so this holidays season, show your love for local brands by buying a gift (or five) from them. Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or a bigger present, Canada offers up no shortage of incredible brands making beautiful gifts for everyone on your list. Below, find a selection of some of our favourite Canadian brands and small businesses to buy gifts from this year:

While every product in this gallery is independently selected (and genuinely loved) by FASHION’s editors, purchasing one through these links may earn us a commission.

1/31

Band of Sisters

Velvet Headband

($60, Band of Sisters)

Vancouver-based brand Band of Sisters specializes in chic headbands that your giftee will love.

2/31

Kombi

Snazzy Down Mittens

($120, Kombi)

Founded in 1961, Kombi is a heritage Canadian brand that serves up a stable of winter-ready accessories, like these chic silver mittens.

3/31

Proudest Pony

Redeemer Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Bundle

($50, Proudest Pony)

This Toronto-based salon specializes in bright hair, and recently launched a line of vegan, made-in-Canada shampoo and conditioner bars housed in sustainable, plastic-free packaging.

4/31

Peace Collective

More Self Love Dad Cap

($35, Peace Collective)

Ossington Ave staple Peace Collective offers an array of merch for those on your list who love the city they live in. The brand also recently introduced a mental health-focused capsule and this cap is a great gift and even better reminder to love ourselves.

5/31

OhSevenDays

Pack of Three Scrunchies

($33, OhSevenDays)

This Canadian fashion label makes womenswear – and cute accessories like these perfect-for-stockings scrunchies – from upcycled fabric from Istanbul.

6/31

Maguire

Elvas Boots in Cheetah

($320, Maguire)

This female-run Canadian company specializes in luxe looking footwear that’s fairly priced – we know you’re shopping for someone else, but we suspect you might bag a pair of these beauties for yourself, too.

7/31

Sara Cristina Design

Terracotta Wall Print Set

(From $20, Sara Cristina Design)

We’re all looking for pieces to brighten up our homes of late, and this art set from Venezuela-born, Toronto-based artist Sara Cristina is the perfect addition to any space.

8/31

Cocoon Apothecary

Touchy Feely Hand Care Set

($35, Cocoon Apothecary)

Made in Kitchener, Ontario, Cocoon Apothecary’s lineup is entirely vegan, biodegradable and ethically sourced.

9/31

Lorette Lingerie

Mystical Bra

($140, Lorette Lingerie)

Looking for a locally purchased gift for someone special in your life? Toronto-based lingerie brand Lorette Lingerie has plenty of pretty options.

10/31

d.RT

Magic Numba Slides

($45, d.RT)

d.RT is a new fashion brand created by Texan couple Brian and Paula Brunson, and Paula’s 16-year-old Canadian brother Dylan Thomspon and focuses on slick pieces for young men, like these eyecatching slides.

11/31

Omi Woods

All In Ring Stack

($239, Omi Woods)

Ontario-based jewellery brand Omi Woods, by designer Ashley Alexis McFarlane, uses Fair Trade African gold and globally sourced conflict-free fine metals to create its stunning, wear forever pieces.

12/31

Komal

Progress Over Perfection Print

(From $46, Komal)

Canadian resilience expert Komal was named on Oprah’s Super Soul 100 list. Her inspiring prints and home goods are the perfect present to gift in 2020.

13/31

FAIR. Jewelry

Bella Hoops

($95, FAIR. Jewelry)

Vancouver-based eco-friendly jewellery brand FAIR. Jewelry makes timeless pieces using ethically-sourced, conflict-free and eco-friendly materials.

14/31

Femme Faire x Meredith Shaw

The MEREband

($35, Femme Faire x Meredith Shaw)

Ethical Canadian fashion brand Femme Faire has teamed up with style expert Meredith Shaw on a limited edition holiday headband that’s sure to delight those on your list.

15/31

The Good Bar

The Goodie Bag

($20, The Good Bar)

The Good Bar specializes in natural cold process soaps, which are cured for four to five weeks in Toronto. Made with plant-based oils, the soaps are also housed in water-resistant packaging to help keep the bar fresh.

16/31

By Annalay

Julieta Link Gold Chain

($49, By Annalay)

Family-run jewellery business By Annalay was founded in Toronto in 2013 and its focus is empowering jewellery.

17/31

Anavi Designs

Black Vegan Hipsack

($95, Anavi Designs)

Canadian designer Ivana Walker is behind Avani Designs, the Toronto-based brand that creates bespoke luxury handbags for every occasion.

18/31

100 Miles

Tiger Camo Black & Gold Tiffany Hoodie

($200, 100 Miles)

‘Tis the year of streetwear as everyday wear, and Toronto-based brand 100 Miles is a favourite of the likes of Drake and Juicy J.

19/31

Silk Laundry

Bias Cit Skirt in Horses Print

($280, Silk Laundry)

Designed in Canada, Silk Laundry makes beautiful, sustainable silk pieces that will stand the test of time.

20/31

Sisters Sage

October Harvest Moon Soap

($12, Sisters Sage)

Vancouver-based sisters Lynn-Marie and Melissa-Rae Angus are behind Sisters Sage which focuses on hand-crafted wellness and self-care products inspired by their Indigenous culture and traditions.

21/31

True Curated Designs

Diamond Initial Necklace

($358, True Curated Designs)

True Curated Designs is an independent, Vancouver-based jewellery brand by Tori Dundas offering gorgeous jewellery and engagement rings.

22/31

Sam & Lance

Thinking of You Gift Box

($90, Sam & Lance)

Founded by Canadian sisters, Sam & Lance is an online marketplace that carries fair-trade, woman-made, zero waste and vegan products. They offer gift boxes, too, so you’ll find something to suit everyone on your list.

23/31

Lark & Ives

The Perfect Hand Sanitizer Holder

($35, Lark & Ives)

Canadian vegan leather accessory brand Lark & Ives is known for its chic designs – and this hand sanitizer pouch is a 2020-appropriate gift that’s also packed with style.

24/31

Oui

Marble Block Bar Tools Set

($60, Oui)

Canadian homewares brand Oui has plenty of tabletop-worthy pieces to gift your nearest and dearest, like this gold bar tools kit.

25/31

Biko

Small Chainlink Bracelet

($125, Biko)

Toronto jewellery brand Biko is known for its gorgeous, contemporary designs and the holiday season is the perfect time to gift your loved ones with a piece.

26/31

Scy By Julius

Forever Hoodie

($85, Scy By Julius)

Toronto brand Scy By Julius offers up cool clothing made using reworked and upcycled textiles – like this hoodie which your giftee will never want to take off.

27/31

Good Juju

Handmade Soap Dish

($15, Good Juju)

Canadians Lisa and Alex founded Good Juju “to inspire and empower people to make small, incremental changes to their daily routine” in the hopes of changing the world. The brand’s niche is all-natural, plastic-free home and body care products that you’ll feed good about gifting.

28/31

Brunette The Label

Gothic Hair Clip

($19, Brunette The Label)

Vancouver-based Brunette The Label is known for its cool emblematic athleisure and accessories, like this gothic font barrette that’s an excellent stocking stuffer.

29/31

BonLook

Indio Sunglasses

(From $149, BonLook)

Montreal-based eyewear brand BonLook has the sunglass fiend in your life covered. Top of our list is this pair from the brand’s Betty collection, named by former Suits actress, Abigail Spencer.

30/31

Aurelia

Lingerie Gift Box

($110, Aurelia)

Gift a sister, best friend or significant other this lingerie service that will curate a selection of items for her based on a style quiz she will be invited to fill out over email. The one-time box will include 2-3 pieces of premium lingerie and sleepwear from Canadian and international brands, plus a lingerie wash bag.

31/31

The Detox Market

Gemstone Facial Roller

($42, The Detox Market)

Beauty junkies will love anything you buy them from The Detox Market, Canada’s own beauty boutique focused on green brands.

For more local small businesses to support this holiday season, click here.

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