If you’re stuck on what to gift your loved ones this year, chocolate is always a reliable (and delicious) choice. From silky milk chocolate to bold dark varieties and creative flavours filled with fruits, nuts, or toffee, there’s something for everyone. You can easily customize each chocolate box to suit the person you’re gifting it to. It’s a sweet way to share the warmth and joy during the holiday season. To make things easier, we’ve put together a list of six Canadian chocolate brands that are perfect for holiday gifts.
Purdy’s Chocolatier
Starting as a small handmade chocolate shop in downtown Vancouver in 1907, Purdy’s Chocolatier has grown steadily. Today, it is a beloved family-owned Canadian brand that’s been thriving for over 100 years. Purdy’s uses premium-quality ingredients, supports local sourcing whenever possible, and crafts all its chocolates using sustainable cocoa.
Purdy’s Chocolatier offers a wide selection of chocolates from the classic milk, dark, and white varieties to fruit flavours, no-sugar-added options, and even plant-based chocolates. For the holidays, their collection includes assorted gift boxes with unique designs and flavours, advent calendars, peppermint bark, and festive gift baskets.
Laura Secord
Laura Secord was founded in 1913 in Toronto and is named after the Canadian heroine. With over 70 stores across Canada, Laura Secord’s mission is to delight customers with high-quality chocolates, always putting their satisfaction first.
For the holidays, Laura Secord offers festive items, including mini holiday chocolate pouches, butterscotch treats, tin ornaments filled with goodies, and deluxe chocolate assortments. They also carry caramel and mint chocolates, along with all the classic flavours.
Peace by Chocolate
Peace by Chocolate was founded by the Hadhad family, who arrived in Nova Scotia as refugees in 2016. They had previously run a chocolate shop in Syria but were forced to flee. Bringing their passion and expertise to Canada, they created a brand to craft high-quality chocolates while sharing a message of hope and resilience.
Peace by Chocolate’s seasonal bestsellers include holiday dark chocolate with cherries, cranberries, and blueberries, perfect for fruit lovers. The holiday lineup also features a Booster Box with a variety of different treats, as well as assorted holiday chocolate boxes.
Newfoundland Chocolate Company
In 2008, Newfoundland Chocolate Company was opened as a small chocolate shop in St. John’s. The brand was established through interactive events like chocolate tastings and classes, as well as wedding offerings.
For festive gifting, Newfoundland Chocolate Company offers the perfect options featuring chocolate Santas, Christmas trees, puffins, and bears. Their packaging embraces the winter holiday theme, with polar bears and Christmas lights. Fun seasonal flavours like candy cane, gingerbread, and honeycomb are also available for those looking for something beyond the classic assortment boxes.
Hummingbird Chocolate
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hummingbird Chocolate supports farmers in developing countries. The brand began as a hobby, but in 2009, driven by their love and passion for chocolate, Drew and Erica, the owners, decided to open a shop.
For this holiday season, Hummingbird Chocolate offers treats such as candy cane chocolate bars, orange spice chocolate caramels, almond toffee bark, chocolate salami cherry, and a Holiday Collections gift box. With such differing flavours, these chocolates are sure to delight any adventurous chocolate lover.
Savour the Season
Whether you’re gifting clients, friends, or family, chocolate is a thoughtful choice. This holiday season, show appreciation for your loved ones by sharing a sweet treat. It’s a way to make new memories and enjoy delicious flavours together. With so many Canadian chocolate brands to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
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