ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Canadian foodies

Tariffs got you down? We get it! This Canadian holiday gift guide of locally made and Canadian online stores will be sure to make your Canadian foodie very happy this holiday season! Almost all of these online stores ship Canada wide. Some have even offered our readers exclusive promo codes so that you can save for your holiday shopping!

Foodie Town has been supporting Canadian made. Our first gift guide was actually a Youtube video so if you want to see even more Canadian foodie items then be sure to check out the video at the end of this article. Please note that not all discount codes will be active since it was a few years back now. However, be sure to test them just in case!

For the spice lovers! 15% off with code MURISSA15

ABOUT:
Ships to Canada and the USA!
Holy Duck Chili Oil is made from Canadian duck fat.

You might recognize Holy Duck Chili oil from our Vancouver Pickle Fest video. They were the only booth that had a real showmanship about them and they chili oil is now always on my dinner or breakfast table. This one needs to be in any Canadian holiday gift guide as an ideal stocking stuffer!

For the Flavour Bomb – 10% off with code FOODIE10

ABOUT:
Women & BIPOC owned.
Ships worldwide.
Low to no sodium, no MSG, no sugar and natural ingredients.

This is another great panty item to have on hand and had to be included in our Canadian holiday gift guide. Made in Canada by Sabrina who is originally from Jamaica but now owns Canada’s largest Jamaican spice company. Her spices are low sodium, no sugar and gluten free. I’ve used every single seasoning and can attest to their amazing flavour with out the high sodium of the competitive alternative brands.

For the Cartofile – 10% off with code FOODIETOWN

ABOUT:
The designer, Ashleigh, is based in Kelowna and is an Adobe Ambassador.
This is her latest product design perfect for those who love Canada & maps.

I bought two of these magnetic maps of Canada as soon as Ashleigh Green launched it over Instagram stories! Ashleigh is located in Kelowna and is an Adobe Creator. I have had the pleasure of working with her on numerous logos over the years and you’ll find her at artisan, art and craft shows in Kelowna, Vancouver and Hong Kong!

For the artistic foodie – Foo Hung Curios

About:
Vancouver based inside the Chinatown Storytelling Centre in historic Chinatown
Online and physical store.
Promotes the work of Canadian Chinese artists.

Foo Hung Curios sits inside the Chinatown Storytelling Centre in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Its name nods to the original Foo Hung Co., founded in 1921, along with the many curio shops that have long filled the neighbourhood with souvenirs, Asian imports and quirky keepsakes. Today, Foo Hung Curios offers a fresh, modern spin on those classic treasures, highlighting thoughtful pieces from Chinese Canadian designers, artists and brands.

If you LOVE dim sum and delicious Chinese eateries in Vancouver, be sure to check out this video below!

For the Sober Curious – Clever Mocktails 20% off with code FOODIETOWNCA10

ABOUT:
Canadian mocktails and 0% alcohol liquors
All flavour, no hangover!

I have long been a fan of the Clever Mocktails brand. 0% alcohol yet it tastes like a really good cocktail. I love it for when you need to work the next day and yet still want to partake with a fun mocktail in your hand.

For the Canadian Hoser – Butter Tarts & Butter Tart Moonshine Box by Reunion Distillery

ABOUT:
Ontario based distillery.
Ships Canada wide!
Send 2, 4 or 6 butter tarts with the moonshine!

Perhaps the best item in this ultimate Canadian gift guide; This Ontario-made moonshine starts with a classic un-aged Canadian whisky recipe that’s been used in Eastern Ontario for more than a century. Reunion Distillery has turned that old-school method into a playground for flavour, experimenting with local ingredients to create some of the country’s most creative moonshine.

Back in 2017, they landed on their now-famous Butter Tart Moonshine — inspired by Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival in Midland, the biggest butter tart festival on the planet. With more than 150,000 butter tarts in one place, how could a Canadian resist? The flavour was such a hit with locals that it’s now a permanent fixture in their lineup.

To nail that nostalgic butter tart flavour, they teamed up with Mrs. Garrett’s Bake Shop — a beloved, family-run bakery in Inverary, Ontario. This little shop has been turning out handmade butter tarts for 37 years, and several members of their tiny team have been there since day one. When we asked if the bakery will still be around decades from now, the answer was an enthusiastic yes, with hopes the grandkids will keep the tradition going.

Everything is made fresh, by hand, every day — and you can taste the love.

What’s in the Box

• 1 x 750 ml bottle of Reunion Butter Tart Moonshine (25% alc.)
• 2, 4, or 6 of Mrs. Garrett’s famous butter tarts (packaged in convenient 2-packs)

For the Bubbly Do-Gooder – Little King Sparkling Wine x Fundraiser

ABOUT:
Elephant Island winery is located in Naramata, BC, Canada
$14 for every bottle goes towards “Beginnings” at One Sky

Elephant Island Winery is located in Naramata, British Columbia. It’s a highlight of the Naramata Bench. With each bottle of Little Kings bubbles purchased, $14 goes towards ‘Beginnings’ at One Sky — a vital support program for new parents and young families in the South Okanagan Valley. Their goal for fundraising is $10,000, let’s help them reach it!

Canadian food tour in a city near you – see our favourites!

We love a good food tour and I firmly believe it is a great way to introduce yourself to a city. I also love booking a food tour in my home town to get reacquainted with restaurants and see the food scene as if I were a tourist in my own city. We have a curated list of food tours for nearly each major city in Canada – see this link to find one near you!