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Happy Holidays!
We are excited to help you support local with some inspiration in the Guelph Shops Wish Book. As you digitally-flip through the next few pages you will find locally-made gifts, unique small businesses and ways to show your community pride.
QUICK LINKS THAT TAKE YOU PLACES: Locally Made
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Community Pride
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Experiences
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Gourmet Groceries
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Restaurant Gift Cards
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Style and Self Care
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Your Beautiful Home
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Taste Local Favourites
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THE PERFECT GIFTS:
Locally Made
Here’s to all the holiday and winter lovers out there, waiting with anticipation for this time of year. Find the perfect gift to help them celebrate the season at these local shops.
CHAMPION’S CHOICE championschoice1.com Custom made holiday and pet ornaments in Maple, Walnut or Cherrywood.
BLUE IRIS STUDIOS blueirisstudios.ca Contemporary tableware and jewellery handmade on-site in Downtown Guelph.
THE ARBORETUM arboretum.uoguelph.ca/education-events/ arboretum-merchandise These custom edition moisture wicking buffs are 95% recycled materials and support the conservation efforts of the Arboretum.
LJ TURTLE AROMATHERAPY & ACCESSORIES ljturtle.ca Specialty aromatherapy essential oils, diffusers, and goods.
SAGE SOAP COMPANY thesagesoapcompany.com All of our goods are plant-based and made with local ingredients where possible. We aim to make products that make you feel good (and clean!).
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THE PERFECT GIFT TO:
Show Community Pride Let your love and support of Guelph shine bright with these gift options this holiday season.
HILLTOP SHOP AT GUELPH CIVIC MUSEUM
BOXES OF HEARTS communityofhearts.ca Artisan hand-dipped chocolate candy that supports adults with developmental exceptionalities gain job training and experience.
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etsy.com/ca/shop/HilltopShopGuelph The Hilltop Shop is your go-to destination for a curated selection of local history books, jewellery, giftware, and toys, as well as unique products crafted by local artisans.
THE GUELPH NIGHTHAWKS thenighthawks.ca Sport your Guelph Nighthawks pride in the Royal City Merchandise collection while sitting courtside.
GUELPH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION guelphcf.ca Give the gift of giving! A donation to GCF helps support the Guelph community directly through long-standing partnerships.
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THE PERFECT GIFT TO:
Experience the best of Guelph
Give the gift of experience at any age! Whether your kid loves a day at the Children’s Art Factory, or your teen loves the virtual reality at CTRL V, Guelph offers unique experiences for every age.
CHILDREN’S ART FACTORY thechildrensartfactory.com Children’s Art Factory is a drop-in art studio for children. We value and encourage collaboration with children over instruction.
GUELPH DANCE MARCH BREAK CAMPS guelphdance.ca/camps/ The program is an ideal way for children to try out a new program or dance form without having to make a full-year commitment.
CTRL V VIRTUAL REALITY ARCADE ctrlv.ca/location/guelph A Gift Card from Ctrl V will allow you to book one or more one-hour virtual reality sessions. Includes: set-up tutorial, access to high-end virtual reality equipment and access to over 100 games and experiences (single player and multiplayer).
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JARZIE’S INDOOR SIMULATED GOLF jarzies.com For the avid golfer or the duffer in your life, JARZIE’S Indoor Simulated Golf has gift cards for sale in any denomination. Those that purchase a $200 gift card in December 2021 also receive a free one round gift.
FANTESCAPES ESCAPE ROOMS fantescapes.com Gift a unique night out at Guelph’s Premier Escape Room Facility.
YELLOW BRICK ROAD PHOTOGRAPHY yellowbrickroadphoto.ca A full service boutique studio offering family, newborn, maternity and first birthday portrait sessions.
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FOODIES:
Gourmet Groceries
Your home bakers and makers will love these gifts this holiday season. Try out a new recipe with your friends or spice up a holiday favourite with a new ingredient. These are must haves for your next recipe!
THE OLIVE EXPERIENCE theoliveexperience.ca High quality Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. The taste, quality, purity, freshness and selection are second to none!
FLOUR BARREL flourbarrel.ca A gluten free flour for home baking.
MCCRAE HOUSE TEA guelphmuseums.ca McCrae House Blend Tea is a hardy black tea that was created in 1997 by tea blender Michael Horst.
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE:
Restaurant Gift Cards
There are so many amazing places to eat in Guelph. Support your favourite local restaurant by giving gift cards this year. Treat your colleagues, friends and family to a culinary night out at any of these local delights.
STACKED PANCAKE AND BREAKFAST HOUSE stackedpancakehouse.ca A gift card from Stacked means pancakes, waffles, classic breakfasts, and skillets whenever you want!
ATMOSPHERE CAFÉ + ETC. atmospherecafe.ca Give the gift of Atmosphere dining, a french farmhouse-inspired cuisine.
RISE & SHINE ISLAND FLAVOUR BRUNCH & DINNER riseshinebrunch.ca A Caribbean experience without leaving Guelph.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP thewoolypub.ca borealisgrille.ca miijidaa.ca parkeatery.ca Giftcard promotion - Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 gift card.
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR:
Style and Self Care
Pamper someone you love with gift cards at a local spa or with a special jewellery piece. Check out these local gems for your local gem.
HARMONY harmonyonline.ca Birth flower necklace.
KNAR JEWELLERY knar.com/guelph/ Birks Rock and Pearl Bracelet.
FEATHER AND FOE featherandfoe.ca Cashmere, satin-lined toques by Sunday Mane.
GREY ROCK CLOTHING CO. greyrockclothingco.com Unisex Cloud Loom Organic Robe.
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ARTMED GUELPH shopartmed.ca Give the gift of glowing skin this holiday season! Treat your skin with the best that science has to offer. ArtMed offers online shopping gift cards that can be used towards any skincare products.
MS. MERI MAK BOUTIQUE msmerimak.com Choose from Artisan designed styles and wear-me-anywhere Parisian pieces.
LOYOBO FIT loyobofit.com The First Step one week trial pass for Loyobo Fit!
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR:
Your Beautiful Home
Celebrate local in your home. Treat your home to something special whether its some new pillows or some self care, candles or cleaning products. Check out these local home items that will make you want to hunker down and staycation this holiday season.
BIOSENSE ENVIRONMENTAL shop.biosenseenvironmental.com Environmentally conscious cleaning products.
CENTRE STAGED DESIGNS shopcentrestaged.com Add a little bit of sparkle to your indoor holiday décor! From stocking stuffers to unique gifts for that special someone, there’s something for everyone.
MASTERPIECE LASERED WOOD LTD. masterpiece.on.ca Uniquely handcrafted items out of natural hardwoods including cutting boards, kitchen utensils, game boards, solid wood boxes, unique laser cut coasters and wall décor.
THE REFILL BAR the-refill-bar.business.site/ Full service refillary, with lots of zero waste options, great gift ideas or stocking stuffers!
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RUG & WEAVE rugandweave.com Rugs, furniture, bedding, décor and handmade pillows.
SMURF DARTS smurfdarts.ca Darts and dart accessories.
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danby.com Danby 115 can capacity beverage centre.
GUELPH ARTISANS guelphcreativearts.com A selection of local fine arts and handmade goods created by local artisans. Items include wood working, carving, stained and fused glass, jewellery, pottery etc.
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THE PERFECT GIFT TO:
Taste Local Favourites Nothing beats our local craft breweries and distilleries in Guelph. By supporting these local tastemakers you’re supporting your local economy. Now there’s a reason to cheers!
WELLINGTON BREWERY wellingtonbrewery.ca Try A Welly On with this seasonal mixed six-pack from one of Canada’s original craft breweries. This readyto-share mix includes three year-round favourites and three unique small-batch seasonal beers.
DIXON’S DISTILLERY dixonsdistilledspirits.com Popular gift sets of four 200ml bottles for the mixologist in your life.
DECADENTLY YOURS CUPCAKES decadentlyyours.ca Give the gift of award winning Cakes and Cupcakes this holiday.
TASTE DETOURS .tastedetours.ca Food & Drink Tasting Tours. Exploring the food, places and people that flavour Guelph and Wellington County.
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THIS SEASON,
Support local. Open December 23rd, 3pm to 8pm for your last minute holiday shopping needs. Guelph.ca/farmersmarket
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