2021 Edmonton Holiday Gift Guide

And just like that, the holiday season is back! We’re not complaining though, it is one of our favourite times of the year—except for home-buying season, of course. As hyper-local real estate agents, we always look to support local businesses in the city we love. So the TruHome team put their heads together to bring you a 2021 Edmonton Holiday Gift Guide!

This season it is more important than ever to shop local, support others in the community, and give meaningful gifts. Here are 20 gift giving suggestions for this year’s holiday season.

Clo’s General Leather Co.

For the person in your life who likes long-lasting, high quality, made-with-care leather goods. Clo’s General sells a variety of items such as wallets, bags, belts, gloves, hats and accessories. What’s more—you can get your orders personalized!

Token Bitters

This is the perfect stocking stuffer if you’re buying for someone who is into cocktail making. Token Bitters stocks artisinal, handcrafted bitters that are inspired by Edmonton, and features flavours such as Ritchie Cherry, Strathcona Orange and Highland Mojito.

Floc Boutique

For the woman in your life that loves high-quality boutique apparel while simultaneously supporting local, Floc Boutique is women-run and has some of the most unique fashion items in Edmonton. You can also gift a personal styling or shopping day for someone who claims “I never know what to wear!”.

Poppy Barley

As a long-time Edmonton-based business, Poppy Barley is our city’s best-known footwear company. But did you know that they recently started selling things beyond shoes? Leather coasters, organizational sets, placemats, and even checkers sets were included in their recent launch!

Unbelts

We all have at least one pair of pants that requires a belt, so everyone can benefit from a belt from Unbelts! Made for both men and women, Unbelts’ main product is a lightweight, flat fabric belt that comes in every colour of the rainbow. The idea is that you won’t be able to see the bulk of the buckle under your shirt.

Little Plant Shop

For the person in your life that just keeps on buying more plants, the Little Plant Shop sells all the things you need to make your home even more lively. We’re talking home decor, wall art, handmade candles, macrame plant hangers, pots and of course, plants.

Tikkhu Jewelry

Tikkhu specializes in minimalist jewelry at a fair price. They have pieces that suit all styles, and also have an enviable holiday collection with understated gold jewelry and hair accessories. Having launched only last year, Tikkhu has taken off and is a staple jeweller in Edmonton—get them while you can!

Above Average Drinks

For the person in your life who loves a good cocktail, but hates making them, Above Average Drinks is a ready-to-pour cocktail service that delivers high-quality, delicious cocktails right to your door. All you need to do is pop the cork and pull out your favourite glass.

Hideout Distro

Hideout Distro is one of those shops where you can walk in and leave with half the store. This quaint shop is located on 124th street and distributes quality goods by independent brands, artists, designers and musicians from Canada and beyond. Think: vintage apparel, jewelry, stickers, pottery, trinkets, home goods, and more.

Winspear Centre

You can’t go wrong with buying your friends and family tickets to an upcoming show at the Winspear Centre. Sometimes experience gifts are the best thing to give because you might get invited along to the event! You also get to support local artists and performers while they debut in Edmonton.

Adewunmi Skincare

Adewunmi Skincare is a natural skincare brand in Canada. Located in the basement of the Mercer Warehouse, Adewunmi sells a variety of lotions, creams, body washes and oils. They offer a customization service to help those with tricky skin needs.

Ryspot Design

If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts, look no further, Ryspot Design may be the perfect present. Creating one-of-a-kind products made from concrete, you can purchase clocks, candle holders, trinket trays, side tables, planters and more. May we suggest the iconic Edmonton brick, though?

The Prints and the Paper

A quirky shop located on 124th street, The Prints and the Paper sells graphic art prints, books,  cards and other cool stationary. Walk into this store and you will likely get lost for hours checking out all the unique things that it has to offer!

Shop Chop

Shop Chop is an edgy and fun local gift shop with an ever-changing selection of holiday ornaments, plants, pots, decor, home goods, greeting cards, jewellery, hair products, candles and more. Everyone we know absolutely adores this store, and they also have a hair salon in the back if you need to pamper yourself before you shop!

Strathcona Spirits

As Edmonton’s oldest distillery, Strathcona Spirits creates award-winning spirits made using traditional methods & local ingredients. We have yet to meet someone who doesn’t like Strathcona Spirits, and we think your friends and family will love them too.

Glass Bookshop

We all need a little less screen time, so why not get lost in a page-turner from Glass Bookshop? This gem is an independently- and queer-owned bookstore that features work by queer and racialized writers to uplifts the industry and support independent publishers from Edmonton and beyond. 

Westmount Soap Company

Inspired by the diverse personalities of the communities and neighbourhoods within the City of Edmonton, the Westmount Soap Co. hand makes all natural bar soap, scented with only high quality essential oils. Get all of your stocking stuffers here!

Fenwick & Co.

If you’re shopping for little kiddos, Fenwick & Co. is the place to go for home and baby textiles. With unique screen prints, you can get toques and outfits for your little ones while grabbing some pillows and tea towels for yourself!

Justine Ma Design and Hand Lettering

Justine Ma Design and Hand Lettering is an iconic holiday gift. With a fantastic array of designs in stunning lettering, there is definitely something for everyone you’re buying for. Pick up ornaments, enamel pins, cards, drinkware, keychains, prints, party decor and more!

Restaurant giftcards

If you’re in a bind or are looking for a last minute gift you can’t go wrong with a giftcards to some of YEG’s best local restaurants and cafes. Here are some suggestions: Bianco, Dorinku Osaka, Nineteen, Cafe Amore, Cosmos, Duchess, Gravy, Ohana Donuts, Farrow, Credo, and Rosewood Foods. All of these places are local faves, but there are endless options for supporting local restaurants!

There are so many other local Edmonton shops you can purchase from and support this season, but we hope this helped kick-start your shopping. If you love any other local businesses we might not know about, let us know – we love to shop!

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