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Food + Drink

Gifts for the gourmet

Appeal to the food lovers and culinary enthusiasts on your holiday shopping list with these unique ideas from local food artisans and entrepreneurs. The holidays are the best time to indulge in delicious food and drink, and to share the gift of special food with family…
Made in Hamilton

Unwrap some local love

Visit neighbourhood shops to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Hamilton and Burlington are home to an eclectic collection of gift shops – from charming and whimsical to bold and playful. Featuring locally made products that showcase our homegrown talent,…
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Arts + Culture

HOLIDAY GIVING: Presence, not presents

Spark joy and creativity with these must-have kids experiences. Ho-ho-hold up! Why settle for another toy that’ll be abandoned by New Year’s when we’ve got a sleigh-full of experiences that’ll make your kids’ eyes sparkle brighter than tinsel? Forget about assembly required…
Arts + Culture

HOLIDAY GIVING: Experience this!

Show your love to friends and family with gifts that can’t be wrapped up in a bow. The holidays are all about being together and making memories, right? So why not give a gift that extends the memory-making into the new year and beyond?…
Arts + Culture

Let’s spend it with the girls

These gift ideas support local businesses owned by women. Your gift giving can have more impact this holiday season when you choose to spend your money with local women-owned businesses. Why specifically support shops owned by women? They account for under 20 per cent of all private…
Food + Drink

Shop local, shop indie

With skyrocketing food prices and big-chain profits, one Hamiltonian made it her mission to find local small grocers to support. Here are the gems she found. In 2023, I embarked on a mission to replace all the grocery shopping dollars I usually spent at the big three grocery…