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Your Christmas shopping just got a whole lot merrier with our annual gift guide
At homE HolidaY Gift guidE
Great gifts finds for the North Shore
Your Christmas shopping just got a whole lot merrier with our annual gift guide that has been hand-picked from some of our finest East Coast retailers. Everyone on your list will say ah!
THE PORK SHOP
The perfect gift for your favourite foodie – a Pork Shop gift card! With a wide variety of meats and specialty products, this gift will surely bring a satisfied tummy over the holidays.
CHARM DIAMOND CENTRES
HOLIDAY SPARKLER Specially priced at $3999 (until December 24, 2022)
2 carats of diamonds set in white gold. charmdiamonds.com
CELTIC SISTERS GIFTS
Our carefully curated selection of products are strongly inspired by our culture and way of life on the East Coast. www.celticsistersgifts.ca
GOOSE LANE EDITIONS
WABANAKI MODERN $45.00
The untold story of the “Micmac Indian Craftsmen” of Elsipogtog, a ground-breaking co-operative of Indigenous modernist artists, whose work travelled around the world. Goose Lane Editions with Beaverbrook Art Gallery gooselane.com
PETITE PATRIE CHOCOLATE
ADVENT CALENDAR $38
A perfect gift that lasts 25 days! Last year, San Francisco based TasteTV listed Petite Patrie Chocolate as having the top 20 best chocolate advent calendar gift on Instagram. Order yours petitepatriechocolate.com/shop
NIMBUS PUBLISHING
HALIFOLKS BY JACK SCRINE
A full-colour scrapbook of Haligonians with photographs and first-person stories, from the popular Facebook page, Halifolks. nimbus.ca
NOËL & CO.
CANDLES $28
Expertly crafted in small batches, and made with passion in Nova Scotia. Our purposely crafted candles use simple, quality ingredients - premium virgin coconut soy wax, natural wooden wicks and perfume-grade fragrance and essential oils. Two percent from every candle sold goes to the Kidney Foundation. noelandco.ca
GOOSE LANE EDITIONS
GENERATIONS: THE SOBEY FAMILY & CANADIAN ART $55
One family, stewarding three generations of Canadian Art. The ultimate gift for art lovers. Goose Lane Editions with McMichael Canadian Art Collection gooselane.com
NATURAL EWE YARNS
Our yarns are botanically hand-dyed in small batches at our home studio. Let the colours from nature be the perfect gift this holiday!
APPLETON CHOCOLATES
Home of the world’s first Maple & Wild Blueberry Truffle. Located in Tatamagouche, NS appletonchocolates.ca
NORTHERN WATTERS KNITWEAR & TARTAN SHOP
The “Home” of the 100% British Wool sweaters and accessories. Supporting over 250 Canadian artisans with their crafts, Scottish/Irish items and First Nations. Open year round.
PLEASURES N’ TREASURES
ARIA – CECE $79.99 – $119.99
Air-pulse toys are all the rage and a great intimate gift! Reach new heights fast! Pleasures N’ Treasures pntcanada.com
ANTHER & APIARY
MINI GIFT BOX $ 15
Great for teacher and hostess gifts! Each gift box includes a mini jar of honey, a mini soap, and a lip balm. Unscented variations available. www.antherapiary.com
ACORN PRESS TRUCK! $13.95
Vehicle loving children will fill up their tanks reading this vibrantly illustrated, zany ride-along tale by Doretta Groenendyk. acornpresscanada.com
TAKE IT OUTSIDE PJ SALVAGE PAJAMA SET
Snuggle up in this romantic black and white printed PJ set. A classic button-top with contrast pink piping & straight leg PJ pants. takeitoutside.ca
BEARLOOM TEDDIES HANDCRAFTED ARTIST TEDDY BEARS
Home Decor & Christmas items created from recycled fur coats. bearloomteddies.com
ATLANTIC NEWS
JIGSAW PUZZLES $12.99 – $38.99
Enjoyment for the whole family or just yourself! We carry The New York Puzzle Company, Ravensburger, Cavallini, Pomegranate, Galison and lots of others. 902-429-5468 | @atlanticnews atlanticnews.ca
THE QUARTERDECK RESORT
The Quarterdeck Resort is located on Summerville Beach and features 58 beautifully appointed guest rooms, each featuring a private deck facing the ocean. Pets welcome. 5 Willow Lane, Summerville Centre, NS 1-800-565-1119 | quarterdeck.ca
IVAN’S CAMERAS & AV
SIGMA LENSES $349.99
Sigma offers lenses for every use starting as low as $349.99. From wide angle to super telephoto choose a lens for your Canon, Nikon or Sony camera. Moncton, NB. ivanscamera.com
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO PRESS
BUSINESS THE NHL WAY HARDCOVER $32.95
Appeals to both casual and passionate hockey fans, as well as anyone eager to follow in the footsteps of a successful professional sports organization. utorontopress.com
TAKE IT OUTSIDE
GLERUPS WOOL SLIPPERS
Get more warmth and comfort from 100% pure wool, with the unisex slipper from Glerups. No-itch wool. No-slip rubber. Perfect gift for this season. takeitoutside.ca
ROUSSEAU CHOCOLATIER
GIFT BOX OF HANDMADE CHOCOLATES STARTING AT $14
Enjoy skillfully handcrafted chocolates made with the finest sustainable chocolate and many of Nova Scotia’s natural resources! Handmade from wholesome ingredients, real fruits and free of any artificial preservatives. 5151 South Street, Halifax, NS rousseauchocolatier.ca
LAKECITY WORKS
LOCAL, HANDCRAFTED GIFTS AND SO MUCH MORE!
LakeCity Works is a non-profit organization in Dartmouth, NS which was founded forty years ago to support individuals living with mental illness. Visit LakeCity Works at 386 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth shop.lakecityworks.ca
ACORN PRESS
MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS $19.95
Marlene Campbell’s charming and nostalgic stories will be sure to warm the hearts of even the biggest curmudgeon this holiday season. acornpresscanada.com
CHARM DIAMOND CENTRES
LAB GROWN DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS PRICED AT $2499
Classic style 1.0 carat tw. lab grown diamond stud earrings set in white gold. charmdiamonds.com
MINERS APPAREL FOR MEN
Gift giving made easy this year. From lounge wear to dress shirts, shaving kits to underwear, and all your accessories. Shop Miners Apparel For Men.
EARTHLINE JEWELRY
Christmas is coming. You’re sure to find something special with our unique collection of jewelry and accessories. Located in Sunnyside Mall, Bedford. earthlinejewelry.com
NOËL & CO.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLLECTION $75
Bundle three candles and save! With 28 scents to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect candle for everyone on your list! Fashioned from clean burning coconut soy wax and natural wooden wicks, every Noël & Co. candle is carefully hand poured and crafted in Nova Scotia. noelandco.ca
THE LITTLE SHOP BOX
GIFTING MADE EASY FROM $65
Curated collections of luxury items from small businesses in Canada. Shop local. Shop small. thelittleshopbox.com
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES CHOCOLATES
GIFT BASKETS $12.98 – $99.98
Spread some holiday cheer with our best-selling gift baskets and boxes. We ship within Canada and the US. Our chocolates and sweets are handmade on PEI with a Happiness Guarantee! Use code GG10 for a 10% discount online. 902-370-2697 annechocolates.com
At homE HolidaY Gift guidE
NIMBUS PUBLISHING
LOW ROAD FOREVER BY TARA THORNE A book of sharp, feminist essays covering #MeToo, pop culture, and LGBTQ+ topics, from the long-time arts-and-culture columnist. nimbus.ca
CRAFTY OWL ARTISANS MARKET
LIGHT N’ LUSCIOUS BODY TREATS
Our uniquely designed and scented handmade artisan soap is the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Shubenacadie, NS craftyowlartisansmarket.ca
wrap up the beach!
WHITE POINT RESORT
Wrap up the beach with White Point gift cards. Thoughtful and versatile – you can tuck joy, nature, golf, getaways, pickleball, romance, surf, turf, and relaxation in a Christmas stocking! Good things really do come in small packages.
CHARTON HOBBS
HENNESSY VS $62.55
Matured in new oak barrels, Hennessy V.S is bold and fragrant. Its rich character is uniquely Hennessy, a timeless choice with an intensity all its own. Available at NSLC
GOOSE LANE EDITIONS
SHADOWS AND LIGHT: A PHYSICIAN’S LENS ON COVID HEATHER PATTERSON, MD $40
Peer through the lens of one emergency physician in this illuminating, behind-the-scenes view of the real impact of the pandemic. Goose Lane Editions gooselane.com
ROUSSEAU CHOCOLATIER
LIMITED HOLIDAY EDITION ARTISAN BARS $7.95 EACH
These irresistible bars are sure to awaken your inner child! Confected using sustainable chocolate and premium ingredients. Available in two nostalgic flavours: Gingerbread Caramel & Eggnog Caramel. 5151 South Street, Halifax, NS rousseauchocolatier.ca
GOOSE LANE EDITIONS 305 LOST BUILDINGS OF CANADA $22.95
Raymond Biesinger & Alex Bozikovic A National Bestseller! Fully illustrated, full of history, this book is the perfect gift for history buffs. Goose Lane Editions gooselane.com
NIMBUS PUBLISHING
ISLANDS OF NOVA SCOTIA: A PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR BY ADAM CORNICK
A photographic exploration of Nova Scotia’s diverse islands from the celebrated photographer and author of Coastal Nova Scotia. nimbus.ca
PLEASURES N’ TREASURES ADULT GAMES S14.99 – $59.99
Adding some spice has never been easier with intimate board games! Enjoy, connect and grow closer! pntcanada.com
ATLANTIC NEWS
GLOBE AND MAIL AND NEW YORK TIMES SUBSCRIPTION $8.25 TO $13.47 WEEKLY
Pick up or have mailed out the printed edition of the Saturday Globe and Mail and/or Sunday New York Times. Please call for details. 902-429-5468 atlanticnews.ca
TAKE IT OUTSIDE
ILSE JACOBSEN QUILTED COAT
Quilted coats are the trend now. Soft padding inside and special quilt pattern. Ilse Jacobsen quilt coat is a perfect gift for Fall-Winter. takeitoutside.ca
ANTHER & APIARY
BEER + HONEY GIFT BOX $ 45
Spice up your gift giving with a Beer + Honey Gift Box! Includes a beer soap, lip balm, mini salve, honey, and a honey dipper. www.antherapiary.com
IVAN’S CAMERAS & AV CELESTRON STARSENSE EXPLORER TELESCOPE $599.99
Unleash the power of your smart phone and take a tour of the night sky. No telescope experience required. Moncton, NB ivanscamera.com
CHARTON HOBBS
GLENMORANGIE ORIGINAL $69.12
First released more than 175 years ago by our founders, Glenmorangie Original is known for its mellow tones and delicacy of flavour. Available at NSLC
CHARM DIAMOND CENTRES
DAZZLING PENDANT Specially priced at $1499 (until December 24, 2022) Glacier Fire Canadian Diamond Pendant .40 carat glistening Canadian diamond pendant set in white gold. charmdiamonds.com
Vendor directorY
ACORN PRESS
P.O. Box 22024, Charlottetown, PE | p: 902 221-1061 email: info@acornpresscanada.com | www.acornpresscanada.com Facebook: @acornpresscanada | Instagram: @acornpress Twitter: @AcornPress
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES CHOCOLATES
15 Milky Way, Charlottetown, PEI | p: 902 370-2697 www.annechocolates.com | Facebook: @AnneofGreenGablesChocolates
ANTHER & APIARY
8 Dominion St., Truro, NS B2N3N8 | p: 902 895-2790 email: info@antherapiary.com | www.antherapiary.com Instagram: @anther.apiary | Facebook: @antherapiaries
APPLETON CHOCOLATES CO.
261 Main St, Tatamagouche, NS | p: 902 657-2233 www.appletonchocolates.ca | Facebook: @appletonchocolates
ATLANTIC NEWS
5560 Morris St, Halifax, NS | p: 902 429-5468 www.atlanticnews.ns.ca | Facebook: @AtlanticNewsstand Instagram: @atlanticnews | Twitter: @magsstore
BEARLOOM TEDDIES
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | p: 902 221-6716 email: bearloomteddies@hotmail.com | www.bearloomteddies.com
CELTIC SISTERS GIFTS
13138 104 Trans Canada Highway, Aulds Cove, NS | p: 902 747-2244 www.celticsistersgifts.ca | Facebook: @celticsistersgifts
CHARM DIAMOND CENTRES
www.charmdiamondcentres.com | Facebook: @CharmDiamonds Instagram: @charmdiamonds
CHARTON HOBBS
106 Chain Lake Dr #2C, Halifax, NS | p: 902 422-8258 www.chartonhobbs.com
EARTHLINE JEWELRY
Sunnyside Mall, 1595 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS | p: 902 830-6782 www.earthlinejewelry.com | Facebook: @EarthlineJewelry
GOOSE LANE EDITIONS
500 Beaverbrook Ct., Fredericton, NB | p: 506 450-4251 www.gooselane.com | Facebook: @GooseLaneEditions
IVAN’S CAMERAS & AV
181 St. George St, Moncton, NB | p: 506 857-4018 www.ivanscamera.com | Facebook: @Ivans181
LAKECITY WORKS
386 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth, NS | p: 902 465-5000 www.shop.lakecityworks.ca | Facebook: @LakeCityWorks
LIGHT N LUSCIOUS BODY TREATS
2793 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Shubenacadie, NS | p: 902 430-9967 Facebook: @lightnlusciousbodytreats
MINERS APPAREL FOR MEN
145 Provost St., New Glasgow, NS | p: 902 800-5019 www.minersclothing.ca | Facebook: @minersapparel
NATURAL EWE YARNS
173 Faulkland Street, Pictou NS p: 902 485-4863 | www.naturalewe.ca Facebook: @NaturalEwe | Instagram: @naturalewe
NIMBUS PUBLISHING
3660 Strawberry Hill St., Halifax, NS | p: 902 455-4286 www.nimbus.ca | Facebook: @nimbuspub Twitter: @NimbusPub | Instagram: @nimbuspub
NOËL & CO.
42 Southview Ave, Kentville, NS | p: 902 698-9005 www.noelandco.ca | Facebook: @NoelandCoStudio
NORTHERN WATTERS KNITWEAR & TARTAN SHOP
1869 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS | p: 902-405-0488 150 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PEI | p: 800-565-9665 Pier 20, 1209 Marginal Rd Suite 115, Halifax, NS | p: 902-406-2050 www.nwknitwear.com
PETITE PATRIE CHOCOLATE
2 Webster St, Kentville, NS | p: 902 365-4004 www.petitepatriechocolate.com | Facebook: @patriechoco
PLEASURES N’ TREASURES
Halifax, Dartmouth, Lower Sackville, Truro, and Sydney
ROUSSEAU CHOCOLATIER
5151 South St., Halifax, NS | p: 902 802-6463 www.rousseauchocolatier.ca | Facebook: @RousseauChoco
TAKE IT OUTSIDE
65 Inglis Place, Truro, NS | 196 Hector Gate, Dartmouth Crossing, NS 1980 Vernon St, Halifax, NS | 50 Granite Dr, Moncton, NB www.takeitoutside.ca | Facebook: @TakeItOutsideInc
THE LITTLE SHOP BOX
email: info@thelittleshopbox.com | www.thelittleshopbox.com Facebook: @thelittleshopbox | Instagram: @thelittleshopbox THE PORK SHOP – Specialty Market & Deli 2578 Westville Rd., New Glasgow, NS p: 902 755-3260 | www.theporkshop.ca Facebook: @theporkshop
THE QUARTERDECK RESORT
7499 Lighthouse Rte #3, Port Mouton, NS | p: 1-800-565-1119 www.quarterdeck.ca | Facebook: @TheQuarterdeckResort
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO PRESS
www.utorontopress.com | Facebook: @utpress Twitter: @utpress | Instagram: @utpress Business the NHL Way | Book Trailer: youtu.be/TWkW-eRSVjw
WHITE POINT BEACH RESORT
75 White Point Beach Resort Rd., Hunts Point, NS | p: 902 354-2711 www.whitepoint.com | Facebook: @whitepointbeachresort
