The ultimate made-in-Canada Valentine’s Day gift guide

For Valentine’s Day, Toronto-based chocolatier Aline Nasseh has released this limited-edition set of her specialty hand-painted bonbons. Shaped seductively like a pair of lips, each box contains 5 exciting flavours: Salted Caramel, Strawberry & Prosecco, Cookies & Cream, Passion Mango and Red Velvet.

The ultimate luxury is enjoying a delicious spread without so much as lifting a finger. Treat your partner to breakfast in bed with Crabtree-based Dimanche Matin. This kit includes whole-bean coffee, pancake and waffle mix sweetened with Quebec maple chips and a luscious strawberry basil jam.

Yes, it’s coffee made from mushrooms. This super drink from the sustainable Montreal-based brand is perfect for the wellness lovers in your life. This trio includes their Vigor, Vital and Spark blends, all made from 100% natural mushroom extracts.

Love at first bite! This special Valentine’s Day mendiant (a traditional French confectionery) comes from the ethical Montreal-based confectionary, Allo Simonne. It is perfectly balanced, with toppings like candied lemon, dried blueberries, sanded almonds and coconut shavings.

Based out of the Prince Edward County countryside,, Wildlot Farm Distillery creates innovative ready-to-pour cocktails like this Espresso martini. Simply shake and serve over ice or straight from the freezer. It’s the perfect nightcap for your lover after a relaxing day. 

Give the gift of a great morning with this special Valentine’s Day blend. It features fruit-forward beans from Costa Rica and Panama, with tasting notes of gummy candy and cinnamon. And as the Calgary-based company puts it, this coffee “delivers warm fuzzies from the first sip.”

This isn’t your average Nanaimo bar. The Vancouver-based company has put a Canadian-inspired twist on the iconic delicacy, with unique flavours including Saskatoon Berry and Lemon, Smokey Maple and Apple Cinnamon. Personalize this gift with a greeting card for $2.

Tap into your inner distiller by making your own rich and aromatic gin with this starter kit by the Quebec-based Ginius. Simply brew, blend and enjoy within 36 hours. This kit yields two 375ml bottles, perfect for gifting or to pair with a special meal for your special someone.

These ethical “bean-to-bar” dark chocolates by the Montreal-based Avanaa are absolutely delicious. Indulge in their La Totale package, which includes 10 unique artisanal flacours, including Chai, Coconut and Coffee.

Based in Ontario, Craig’s Cookies is a beloved bakery that makes cookies packed with delicious chocolates and unique toppings. This cookie mix, exclusively available until February 14, includes their Chocolate Strawberry, Sweet Lovin’ and Red Velvet.

What’s more romantic than sharing a dessert with your favourite person? This limited-edition box from the Toronto-based bakery includes your choice of two of their famous tiramisùs. Options include the classic or unique combinations like their new Raspberry Vanilla flavour.

This romantic and indulgent set simulates the luxury of a Swiss Alps bathhouse right at home. The Full Size (good for 4 baths) and Kit add-on includes the Mont Chocolat Tea bath blend, loose leaf Cocoa Husk Tea, premium Peruvian dark chocolate and beeswax candles to set the mood.

Canadian online store Nutterie offers a variety of premium nuts, dried fruits and seeds. This delightful duo includes a customizable platter and their limited-edition Valentine’s blend featuring dark chocolate cranberries and yogurt pretzels. It also comes with a $5 Nutterie gift card for your giftee’s next purchase.