Handmade and sustainable gifts from small Canadian businesses bring real heart to Christmas gifting. Not just in Canada, but beyond...
Each gift is crafted with care—so the gift you give feels warm, personal, and full of character. Because these makers use responsibly sourced, often natural or upcycled materials, your present doesn’t just look good under the tree; it reflects thoughtful, eco-minded values. Supporting the small business and the artisans also keeps helping independent craftspeople thrive during their most important season. These gifts feel festive, meaningful, and made to last, turning simple gestures into cherished traditions and giving your Christmas list a genuine, handcrafted touch.
Written by Siobhan
FREED
Freed is a Canadian luxury outerwear brand rooted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a heritage dating back to 1921. Originally founded as a pant factory, it has evolved over four generations into a company specializing in vegan, cruelty-free outerwear and accessories. Freed is known for its faux fur, vegan leather, and shearling jackets for both adults and children, along with hats, scarves, and other accessories. The brand emphasizes sustainability and ethical practices, using eco-textiles free of animal dyes, reusing textile offcuts to minimize waste, and committing to a zero-waste initiative. Its designs combine timeless elegance with modern sophistication, reflecting a century of manufacturing expertise while embracing forward-thinking values.
Heads up! These plush earmuffs made with leftovers from the brand’s faux-fur coat production will turn any icy sidewalk into a runway.
Shearling bucket hat Penny is a great example of turning the scraps of shearling into useful hat in trendy chocolate brown colour.
LIVCAN DESIGN
You bring your own flowers like Miley Cyrus and you own only a lumberjacket so far. Any chance to preserved the floral treasury so far? Think the lumber and Joshua Jackson. LivCan Design is a Canadian brand based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, specializing in timeless wood accessories and home décor.
Founded by Greg, a toolmaker originally from Southwest England who moved to Canada in 2009, the company was named after his children, Liv and Duncan. LivCan Design emphasizes craftsmanship, sustainability, and heirloom-quality pieces that are designed to last for generations. All products are made in Canada using Canadian lumber, reflecting a commitment to local production and thoughtful design.
They help you make summer last forever with this pretty birch flower press. No need to press your floral bundle in the thick old book. Make your own.
NEWBORN LANDER
Newbornlander is a Canadian social enterprise brand based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, specializing in handmade baby and parent accessories.
Founded in 2017 by Constanza Safatle, an immigrant from Chile, the company began when she couldn’t find safe, functional, and stylish baby products for her own child. What started with a sewing machine quickly grew into a brand that combines slow fashion, sustainability, and social impact. he brand provides employment opportunities for immigrant and refugee women, helping them overcome language and career barriers while contributing to the local economy.
VEINAGE
Veinage is a Montreal-based Canadian brand that creates handmade bags, accessories, and jewelry from reclaimed leather and wood, blending sustainability with playful, original design.
Founded by designer Violaine Tétreault, Veinage has been operating for over 15 years and is known for its commitment to upcycling materials and producing limited-edition pieces crafted in its Montreal workshop. The brand’s collections include leather backpacks, handbags, satchels, shoulder bags, and mini pouches, alongside unique jewelry pieces made from leather, brass, and resin. Veinage also offers home accessories such as plant hangers, catchall trays, and storage baskets, all designed with the same ethos of durability and artistry.
What sets Veinage apart is its focus on environmental responsibility and craftsmanship. By reusing leather and wood, the brand reduces waste while creating products that are both functional and aesthetically distinctive. Each item is carefully handmade, reflecting a balance of timeless elegance and playful creativity, ensuring that customers receive pieces designed to last for years.
LITTLE DREAM TOYS
http://www.littledreamstoys.ca
Little Dreams Toys is a Canadian-based artisan brand offering handmade toys, crochet clothing, accessories, rattles, and Montessori-inspired furniture for babies and children.
Founded by Julieta, an Argentinian artisan living in Canada with over 17 years of experience, the brand emphasizes craftsmanship, love, and detail in every piece. Julieta began her creative journey with cold porcelain cake toppers before discovering her passion for dolls and plush toys. The crochet soft toys and rattles are already sold out. There are the toys for sensory development, Montessori furniture..
With a focus on handmade quality and emotional connection, the brand creates products that mix playfulness with functionality. 
Hand made scrunchies for the girls
VANESSA AEGIRDOTTIR
Vanessa Aegirsdottir Co. is an Indigenous-owned, woman-led jewelry brand based in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, specializing in handcrafted fur jewelry made from ethically sourced materials.
The company is rooted in sustainability, cultural respect, and Indigenous heritage, creating pieces that are both fashion-forward and deeply connected to traditional practices. Each item is handmade in their Yukon studio using fur harvested by ethical trappers, ensuring that the land and animals are honored while supporting local economies.
Beyond design, Vanessa Aegirsdottir Co. emphasizes community investment and education. The brand actively supports Indigenous artisans, fosters economic opportunities, and aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action #14 and #92, advocating for the preservation of Indigenous languages and economic reconciliation. They also engage customers in conversations about sustainability and Indigenous culture, offering educational resources through their website.
The company’s ethos is to create jewelry that is story-rich, unapologetically beautiful, and sustainable, blending traditional Indigenous practices with modern aesthetics. By doing so, Vanessa Aegirsdottir Co. not only produces unique accessories but also contributes to cultural preservation and reconciliation in Canada.
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