Edmonton shops for ultimate Secret Santa gifts
Shopping for your coworkers, friends or Secret Santa recipients doesn’t need to be stressful. There are plenty of fantastic shops in the city that carry fun, quirky and reasonably priced gifts. If you’re seeking a unique gift that will leave an impression, these stores offer plenty of great options – and there is nothing generic about them.
Wish List Gifts Ltd The
108-8115 Gateway Blvd Nw, Edmonton AB T6E 3X8Digging through the fun and sometimes kooky items at this filled-to-the-brim store is always an adventure. In addition to an extensive collection of art, they also sell beautiful lamps, jewellery, purses, accessories, bath products and more. They carry many locally made items, including chocolate bars, and a lot of the artists they promote are Canadian.
Jacek Chocolate Couture
10140 104 St NW, Edmonton AB T5J 1A7This local chocolate company has made a name for itself with its decadent, gourmet truffles and chocolate bars, named after famous fashionistas. The business originated in Sherwood Park, and has since expanded to include a shop on the 104 Street promenade. If you can’t decide between the Jackie and the Marilyn, pick up the Artisan bar collection or one of the truffle collections, such as the Marie Antoinette collection. They also sell Advent calendars, sipping chocolate and various chocolate covered delights, such as dark chocolate covered cocoa beans.
Laurel's On Whyte
8210 104 St NW, Edmonton AB T6E 4E6In addition to flowers, this fun store stocks items specifically chosen by the shop’s owner. This includes home décor, jewellery, bath products, gifts and body products from brands such as Tokyo Milk, Casa by Pureliving, Creative Co-op and Library of Flowers. And, if you can’t find an appropriate gift, you can always go with a gorgeous custom bouquet for a gift!
Carbon Environmental Boutique Ltd
12543 102 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5N 0M4If you’re looking for a eco-conscious gift that is still chic, this is the ideal shop. Carbon carries a large variety of items, including bath and body products, candles, décor, books and eco starter kits. They also stock a section for babies and kids. All of their products are sustainable, ethical, non-toxic and, when possible, sourced locally.
The Briefing Room
10151 82 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 1Z5While you may not want to pick out underwear for your Secret Santa gift, the Briefing Room has plenty of other great gifts for guys. They also stock socks, ties, loungewear and swimwear, in addition to grooming and skincare items. A five-blade luxury razor, paired with almond aftershave cream and orange sandalwood aftershave soother is a slam-dunk gift for any man old enough to shave. Or, for the hirsute gentleman in your life, grab Bay Rum beard balm, an anti-static maple beard comb and organic peppermint lip balm.
Villages Goods
10432 82 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 2A2This store, located on Whyte Avenue, sells handmade fair trade items, such as jewellery, scarves, books, coffee, glassware and holiday ornaments. Artisans from 35 different countries contribute their talents to everything you’ll find in this shop. Their Christmas ornaments, in particular, are breathtaking and make beautiful gifts.
Harlow Crestwood
9676 142 Street NW, Edmonton AB T5N 4B2Located in Crestwood, in the shop formerly known as Lyndale Accents (same owners!), Harlow is a glorious mixed bag of amazing stuff – they carry everything from candles to locally-made chocolate bars from Violet Chocolate Co. Their collection of barware items, in particular, make for great Secret Santa gifts, as does their extensive jewellery stock. If you’re stuck on what to get, grab several made-in-Edmonton items, pick up one of their many greeting cards, and call it a day.
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