Spread Local Love: Ontario Made Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day or Any Time of the Year

Published on: January 25, 2021

This Valentine's Day, whether you want to show your love for your mom, partner, daughter, or friend, this gift guide will help you find something for everyone in your life. Our curated list of Ontario Made products can not only be used for Valentine’s Day but any other time of the year that you’re celebrating your loved ones.

Please note: this is a small selection of Ontario-made products to choose from. Click here to view all registered Ontario-made goods.

The Sweetest Gifts

Box of 16 Assorted Chocolates

Perth Chocolate Works

A family passion for chocolate - Perth Chocolate Works is a family owned and operated artisan chocolatier kitchen and retail store with over twenty years of chocolate experience. All their chocolates are made from the highest quality ingredients – locally sourced when possible, in small batches in their on-site kitchen.  

Available online at perthchocolate.ca.

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Craft Chocolate

Sweetness Chocolate

Michèle Bowman is a chocolate maker and lover of all things baked and sweet. In the winter of 2017 Michèle discovered the world of craft chocolate and the mysteries and beauty of single origin cacao. With a sense of adventure and a little insanity, she crafted her first batch of Sweetness Chocolate in March 2018. Crafted from beautiful cacao beans, the whole process of creating Sweetness chocolate bars is hand crafted. By having control over every part of the process, Michèle's chocolate creations are able to take on the distinctive flavours of the particular cacao bean

Available online at sweetnesschocolate.ca.

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Ultimate Chocolate 24

Cowbell Brewing

Cowbell’s Ultimate Chocolate set includes 24 pieces of Rheo Thompson Candies chocolates, professionally paired with Cowbell craft beer for an unparalleled chocolate-beer pairing experience. The set includes Dark Chocolate Orange Cream; Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Ginger Candy, and more. Although Cowbell invites you to pair each beer with each recommended chocolate, the chocolate can certainly be enjoyed on its own.  

Available online at store.cowbellbrewing.com.

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Handcrafted Gifts

Monogram Metal Signs

Monogram Wall

A perfect gift for any special occasion. Monogram Wall’s custom metal signs made in Vaughan, Ontario can be personalized according to your preference. This includes any special phrase, names, or dates.

Available online at monogramwall.com.  

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Hand Made Bouquets/Vases

Mexican Flower Trading

Despite the name, Mexican Flower Trading is truly an Ontario Made Business. 100% owned and operated in Mississauga, handmade bouquets are created using an assortment of locally grown flowers and imported blooms. Some of the most beautiful flowers are grown right here in our backyards. Mexican Flower Trading is working hard to use Ontario’s vibrant floral palette and highlight all the different colors and varieties that Ontario has to offer.  

Available for purchase at Metro, Fortinos, Food Basics, and Walmart. Visit thebouquetpeople.com for more info.  

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Wine Cork Coasters

Allure Decoration

Based in Toronto, Elena is a creator, interior decorator, and stylist that makes one of a kind pieces. Made from high-gloss, transparent Bio-Based Crystal, these handmade coasters not only make for a great gift and unique décor piece, but can be used as a jewelry tray or trinket dish. Every item is hand poured and comes out unique each time.    

Available online at etsy.com/shop/alluredecoration.

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A Timeless Selection

1.84ct Emerald & 0.50ct Diamond Filigree Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold

Skyjems

Owned and operated by Linda and David Saad, this mother and son business has been selling ethically-sourced gems and jewellery since 1967. With the largest selection of coloured gemstones in Canada, there is no shortage of selection. This particular ring is a stunning custom made 18kt gold filigree Emerald Ring with diamonds, made to exacting standards.  

Available online at skyjems.ca.  

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Reversible Bar Necklace

Giftologie

Who knew fashion accessories could come from a family's trophy shop? Giftologie did when they started playing with remnant pieces of metal. Giftologie’s upcycled jewelry collection includes necklaces made of metal cut offs from trophy plates. There are a variety of patterns and messaging available for this reversible bar necklace. Each bar charm is printed, shaped, finished, packaged, and shipped in Niagara Falls, Ontario. A portion of proceeds are donated to women’s charities.  

Available online at giftologie.ca.

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Scarf Jewelry

Artsy Jewelry Canada

After being furloughed from her fitness job in March 2020 as a result of COVID-19, Yvette decided to pursue her passion of fashion jewellery and Artsy Jewelry Canada was born. This chic and eye-catching scarf necklace/pendant can be worn in 3 different ways and is also available in a variety of colours. Making a fantastic gift for someone special, Scarf Jewelry can be worn for any occasion.  

Available online at artsyjewelrycanada.com.

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Specially Selected

Brillante Rosé

Vivace Estate Winery

A remarkable experience of vine to wine experience, Vivace Estate Winery stands at the western gateway to Southwestern Ontario’s premier wine country in the historic town of Amherstburg, Ontario. Crafted from a blend of vidal grapes, Brillanté Rosé displays delicate aromas and flavours of summer berries, citrus and melon with a fruity, off-dry finish. Recommended to be enjoyed with charcuterie or baked salmon.

Available online at vivace-estate-winery.square.site. Can also be purchased at select Windsor-Essex LCBO stores.  

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Rose Thorn Whisky

The Barrel Hunter

Ultra-premium Canadian whisky. The Barrel Hunter is committed to introducing new and innovative flavours to whiskey. The company is driven to explore products that use traditional and unconventional techniques in distillation and cask finishes to deliver exceptional and unique products to the world – Rosethorn Whisky is no different.  

Available at LCBO locations across Ontario.  

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Lola Chardonnay

Pelee Island Winery

Pelee Island is home to Canada’s largest private estate winery in Canada. Pelee Island Winery’s 700+ acre farm in Canada’s warmest grape growing region has a winemaking history dating back more than 150 years. Pelee’s Lola Chardonnay is light and crisp with fresh aromas of apple, melon and citrus. With a crisp acidity and a touch of spice, the recommended food pairing is poached salmon in buttery herb sauce or vegan falafel.

Available online at peleeisland.com and at the LCBO.  

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For Skincare Fans

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Love Butter

Giddy Yo

Organic, vegan, edible & cruelty free body care, Giddy Yo’s Love Butter is a full body edible moisturizer that nourishes and moisturizes the skin, while smelling and tasting like chocolate. This product effectively moisturizes dry, cracked skin during the long cold winter, and protects and rehydrates sun exposed skin in the glorious summer. If those applications don’t appeal, you can actually add it your coffee or your favourite dessert recipe instead. Giddy Yo does confirm that they have customers that specifically purchase Love Butter for use in their coffee!  

Available online at shop.giddyyoyo.com. Can also be purchased at Whole Foods, Goodness Me, Healthy Planet, Sobeys, and Well.ca.  

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PHASE Hydrate

P{H}ASE SKIN

During your life, your skin goes through many changes, P{H}ASE SKIN has been specially formulated to work in tandem with your body’s natural biochemistry, helping to combat challenges and help enhance texture and tone throughout every phase. PHASE Hydrate is a mineral based face mist meant to hydrate and tone. Infused with a blend of selected certified organic botanical extracts and a blend of vitamins C, B3 and B5, this toning mist enhances the radiant glow of your skin

Available online at myphaseskin.com.

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Chai Latte Soap

Opeongo Soaps

This warm spiced scent was inspired by a cup of chai tea, an amazing custom essential oil blend. All Opeongo soaps and body care products are inspired by nature and provide ecological skin care with unprecedented benefits. Their soaps contain 35% Goat’s Milk from local area herders or Rainwater that they collect. Rainwater has the perfect PH levels and a low mineral content, perfected by nature!   

Available online at opeongosoaps.ca.

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