From Maple Wines to Mukluks: 14 Uniquely Canadian Souvenirs
The next time you travel into or out of Canada, explore this list of uniquely Canadian souvenirs that capture the country’s charm, from maple wines in Quebec to handmade mukluks and Indigenous-inspired gifts. Perfect for foodies, design lovers, and sports fans alike!
Think of it like an elevated version of the rich chocolate-buttercream bars popularized in Nanaimo, BC. These bite-sized squares are packed in boxes depicting famous Vancouver landmarks and are available in four oh-so-Canadian flavours: classic, smokey maple, Saskatoon berry and lemon, and apple and cinnamon.
Maple syrup wine? Mais, oui. Quebec’s La Ferme du Loup is pioneering a range of natural sparkling wines produced from fermented maple sap and macerated fruits and flowers. They also sell infused maple syrups in the chic-est packaging, for something more traditional.
Take home some local terroir with a jar of anything by Gourmet Sauvage, which prides itself on sustainable foraging and has for the past 30 years. We love the best-selling Chanterelle Caramel drizzled on vanilla ice cream, as well as the Marinated Fiddleheads and Wild Mushroom Dijon.
With 100% natural, Yukon-harvested ingredients—think glacial silt, wild rosehips, and spruce tips—and stunning packaging by artist Meghan Hildebrand, you can’t go wrong with a selection of soaps from this female-founded business.
Hand-poured with vegan coconut-apricot wax, ROAMs mini travel candles include eight destination-inspired blends. Pick up Tofino, Whistler, Uclulet, Victoria, and more; every sale gives back to a Canadian cause—for instance, the Churchill donates 10% to Polar Bears International.
Stoke those artistic fires with handcrafted pigments from this Indigenous family business out of the M’Chigeeng First Nation. Beam employs paintmakers and woodworkers from local communities to create its birch wood palettes and high-quality, vibrant colours.
Scatter these comfy down-filled pillows anywhere you please. Each has a favourite Ontario location printed on the 100% linen cover; think Georgian Bay, Muskoka, and the City of Toronto itself. Images: Vintage Map Co.
Skip the maple leaf sweatshirt and go for a unisex ruby shirt from this anti-fast fashion label instead. It manufactures 100% of its product in Canada and is named after a time in history when Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec) merged to form the United Province of Canada.
Not only does this label create cold-ready moccasins and mukluks (mukluks are soft boots, traditionally made of hide, created by Canada's First Peoples) they also have an Indigenous Market platform that sells hand-beaded earrings, embroidered hats, and more, ensuring that 100% of profits go back to the artisans.
Designed with the 4+ age set in mind, this wooden stacking game was designed by Kitimat, BC-raised artist Paul Windsor (Haisla/Heiltsuk). This ode to West Coast salmon spawning isn’t just an artistic reminder of the Canadian wild—it’s fun, too.
The Drake General Store stocks an endless supply of covetable gifts, including a onesie to keep small/medium-sized dog breeds toasty warm during the colder months. Poutine, loonies, and snow shovels are just a few of the patriotic prints showcased.
Whether it’s the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, or any other Canadian team, show your allegiance with a super-insulated, laser-marked custom YETI Rambler.
Katie Nanton (she/her) is a Vancouver-based writer and editor with two decades of industry experience. Specializing in travel, food, and design, she has written hundreds of articles, published dozens of travel photos, and authored one book.
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