Finding the perfect holiday gift can be a source of stress, but knowing where to look transforms the experience. For the 2025 season, a selection of thoughtful presents aims to make everyone feel special, from the dedicated homebody to the adventurous spirit.
Elevated Essentials for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Move beyond basic offerings for those who love the outdoors. The GSI Insulated Cocktail Set provides adventurers with everything needed to craft sophisticated drinks on the trail. The set includes unbreakable highball glasses, a strainer, an insulated flask, and a convenient carrying case. It is priced at $73.96 and available at Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC).
Quality coffee in the backcountry is no longer a dream with the VSSL Nest Pour Over Coffee Set. This clever system nests inside an insulated column the size of a standard travel mug. It uses a reusable mesh filter to keep grounds out while preserving full flavour. This item retails for $64.95 and is also available at MEC.
Creating a Healthy and Comfortable Home Sanctuary
For wellness routines in compact spaces, Lifted offers a foldable plush deluxe movement mat made from vegan white leather. Priced at $196, it is an ideal solution for apartments or small home gyms and can be purchased directly from Lifted's website.
Sleep comfort reaches new heights with Lusomé's innovative textile technology. Their cooling pyjamas and temperature-regulating sheets are designed to prevent overheating at night. The sheets are made from 400 thread count, 100 per cent cotton percale. Sheet sets start at $298, while nightwear begins at $74, available through Lusomé.
Luxurious Touches for Pampering and Hosting
Sophisticated scents make for memorable hostess gifts or personal treats. MilkJar's new candle and diffuser combo introduces refined fragrances into any living space, with prices starting from $45.
For the sweet-toothed, Alberta's famed Crave cupcake bakery offers a Cookbook Gift Set. This bundle pairs their 2025 cookbook with decadent cake mixes for $53. They also provide gourmet cookie dough that bakes in just 15 minutes, simplifying any holiday cookie exchange.
Skincare lovers will appreciate botanically-focused products from Luna Rosa, a company that grows its ingredients on a flower farm in Sturgeon County, Alberta. Their Illuminate three-in-one botanical facial oil is a standout wish-list item, priced at $77.
For a potent skincare splurge, Vivier's high-potency Serum 30 features 30 per cent Vitamin C. This serum works to improve uneven skin tone, brighten the complexion, and reduce the appearance of age spots and dark spots.
