Canadians are eager to support local retailers, especially over the holidays. While Canadian retailers might not be as well-known as big box stores, they are definitely worth checking out.

When it comes to shopping for the holidays, it might feel like your only option for not buying from multinational corporations is to visit a local store in person. Unfortunately, this can be complicated by COVID restrictions, COVID concerns, or simply a lack of time. The good news is that there are many Canadian retailers that sell all of your holiday necessities online and ship all over the country. Let’s take a look at the top five places where you can complete your shopping list.

RetroFestive

Created in 2007 as the Canadian Leg Lamp Company (a reference to the classic film A Christmas Story), RetroFestive grew into a one-stop shop for all manner of holiday film memorabilia and other kitsch. Today, this family-owned business also sells ceramic trees, personalized holiday ornaments, ugly Christmas sweaters, and matching pajama sets for the whole family. It’s the perfect place to shop for decor and unique gifts for all of your family and friends.

VeganSupply

Whether you are vegan or you plan to host vegan friends and family over the holidays, VeganSupply carries food, snacks, sweets, and treats to serve everyone at the table. VeganSupply is also a great year-round shop for vegan household products, clothing, supplements, personal care products, and more. Explore their selection of quality vegan, organic, and Fair Trade brands that have all been specially selected and curated.

Putti Fine Furnishings

Putti Fine Furnishings is a romantic shop located in Toronto’s upscale Rosedale area that also offers a fantastic online selection. They carry a wide range of home decor and furnishings that make exquisite gifts for those with discerning taste. Putti Fine Furnishings also carries an excellent selection of holiday home decor and partyware, including ornaments, fragrances, tableware, party favours, gift wrap, craft supplies, baking supplies and more.

Santa and Me

If you’re looking for personalized ornaments to hang on your own tree or to give as meaningful gifts, then there’s no better place to shop than Santa and Me. Boasting Canada’s largest personalized ornament collection, Santa and Me can help you mark family milestones and begin new family traditions. They also offer other types of personalized gifts and decor like stockings, door hangers, piggy banks, mugs, figurines, and more.

Drake General Store

Drake General Store opened in 2008 as The Drake Hotel gift shop. Since then, it has grown into an important Canadian brand known for supporting and showcasing Canadian artists and designers. Today, Drake General Store is a gift shop, flea market, museum shop, and classic general store combined into one. This specially curated store is a great place to find unique and wonderful gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

This holiday season, consider shopping for gifts, decorations, and other holiday must-haves from a proud Canadian retailer that will ship directly to your home. Find all of the essentials and anything else you need to celebrate the season with your loved ones.