Gift guide: 22 of the best Canadiana-themed gifts

Kids hockey toque

Let your kids show off their love for Canada’s favourite sport by sporting this hockey-themed toque. Bonus: it’s made from recycled materials.

Customizable Canadian license plate keychain

These pint-size license plates representing any of Canada’s provinces or territories are entirely customizable. For example, a Prince Edward Island plate that says, “Potatoes”.

National Parks checklist poster

For the Canadian-themed bucket-lister in your life, how about a poster map marked with all of Canada’s national parks, including space to indicate when you visited each one. Get out there!

How Canada Works: The People Who Make Our Nation Thrive

In his latest book, celebrated journalist and news anchor Peter Mansbridge shares a new collection of personal stories about the everyday jobs that keep our country running and the inspiring people that perform them.

Roots vintage varsity jacket

Did someone say the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics? The Roots leather jackets worn by Team Canada that year might be an iconic fashion moment second only to the Canadian tuxedo. You too can feel like an Olympian with this slightly more modern version of the famous jacket.

Craft beer soap

Don’t just buy beer for the beer-lover in your life, that’s boring. This soap, which is made from beer and smells like a grapefruit radler, can be used as a body soap, a hand soap, a shampoo, or shave lather.

All-Canadian snack box

These snack boxes pack the best of Canadian cuisine into an easily-gift-able package. They contain more than 30 iconic Canadian snacks, including Coffee Crisp, ketchup chips, and Smarties. Yum.

Scrabble vintage bookshelf edition

It’s Scrabble, but gift-worthy! Any cottager would be proud to give this unique version of the classic game a place of pride on their cottage bookshelf.

Illbury + Goose t-shirt

Just in case there was any question about it, this t-shirt will clear up where you’re from. It’s made in Canada using Canadian-made fabric containing natural fibres.

All 'bout Canada: A Compendium of Canadiana

The perfect addition to any cottage coffee table. This book, featuring a mix of posters, jokes, poetry, prose, and quizzes is a fun and informative celebration of all things Canada.

Cottage socks

No one likes cold feet, which is why you need a thicker-than-average sock at the cottage. This pack of two is designed for durability and breathability.

Canada-themed shoe charms

How many pairs of Crocs are hanging around your cottage any any given time? Quite a few, we suspect. So jazz them up with some charms that feature some of Canada’s most iconic symbols.

Beaver Canoe tote

Lugging in groceries from the car, or sending towels, hats, and sunscreen to the dock can be a hassle. This tote can make those tasks less of a chore. This tote displays the iconic Beaver Canoe logo and is 100 per cent organic cotton.

Are We There Yet unisex T-shirt

The perfect gift for someone who never stops asking “Are we there yet?” on the drive to the cottage. What makes it even better is that it comes from beloved coffee chain, Tim Hortons.

Desktop curling: hurry hard!

Games are an essential part of the cottage experience. Why not stray from the classic board games and try something new with this fun gift?

Maple syrup candle

This sweet scented, handmade candle is a great gift for the maple lover in your life. Who doesn’t want their cottage to smell like maple syrup all the time?

Eurographics Study for Northern River by Tom Thomson

A puzzle is the perfect way to spend rainy days at the cottage. You can admire Tom Thomson’s work and the beauty of the Canadian wilderness as you put it together piece-by-piece.

Curling rock mug

A great addition to any Canadian’s mug collection. This curling rock holds 17 oz of your perfect morning brew.

Wipe your paws decorative welcome sign

The only time you will want to see a bear at your cottage is if this sign is sitting at your front door. It even reminds visitors to avoid tracking in the outdoors.

Roots tea towel

This tea towel is functional in multiple ways. Not only can it help you around the kitchen it shows off the many different ways you can make s’mores—perfect for the cottager who loves a sweet campfire treat.

Women's Canada crew socks

Adorn your feet with one of Canada’s most majestic animals.

A subscription to Cottage Life magazine

Lastly, the best gift for any Canadian cottager is a subscription to Cottage Life magazine.