Our Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

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Gifts under the tree are nice, but the stocking is our favourite part of the holidays. The joy of seeing what surprises are inside, and unwrapping the small treasures, all while coffee in hand, still in pyjamas. It’s also where most of us panic-buy at the checkout counter on December 23rd.

Every pick below comes from a Canadian brand, and most of them are the kind of small luxury people love to receive but rarely buy for themselves: the good hand cream, the fancy chocolate bar, the lip balm in a limited holiday edition. Mix and match across sections to build a stocking that feels like it was put together by someone who really knows them.

What You Need to Know

• Over 20 editor-approved stocking stuffers, every one from a Canadian brand
• Plenty of picks under $20, with a few small splurges for the people who deserve them
• Sorted by type: skincare, makeup, bathroom upgrades, snacks, accessories, and little mood-lifters
• Ordering a personalized piece? Leave extra time. Made-to-order items can take up to three weeks to ship

The Stocking Stuffers

For the Skincare and Beauty Devotee

You know the one. Their bathroom shelf looks like a beauty editor’s, they have opinions about niacinamide, and they will absolutely notice if you gift them something drugstore. Good news: skincare is the perfect stocking stuffer because it’s small, it feels indulgent, and it actually gets used. These four are the kind of products they’d add to cart themselves, eventually, maybe.

For a Self-Care Upgrade

Some of the most appreciated gifts are the ones that quietly make every morning a little nicer. These two take the everyday basics and make them feel special, and they’re especially smart for the frequent traveller in your life.

For the Food Lover

A stocking without a treat in it is just a sock. These two cover both cravings: for the sweet tooth who eats chips straight from the bag, and for the person who’s always hungry an hour after lunch.

For the One Who Loves Accessories

Accessories are where you can have the most fun. They’re small enough to hide in a toe, but a well-chosen one gets worn and used all year long. Here’s a little style for the scarf lover, the jewellery collector, and the person still using the phone case it came with.

Fill your Stocking, Support Canadian

The best stockings are a mix of the practical and the delightful: something to eat, something to wear, something to pamper, and one little surprise they didn’t see coming. Every gift above supports a Canadian brand, so you can feel good about the whole thing, wrapping paper and all.

Looking for the main event? Browse the rest of our Canadian gift guides for him, for her, for kids, and for the host.