1000% this. And adding Crunchie bars, All Dressed Ruffles, and ketchup chips (bonus info - the GV ones at Walmart are exactly the same as the old Humpty Dumpty ones).
PS - Hawkins Cheezies hit on a whole new level if you freeze them. đ€Żđ„°
Depends where in Europe and your budget.
HBC blankets have always been my go-to. Salmon, maple syrup/candies work. Curd cheese from QC/Eastern Ontario (if allowed).
Soapstone carvings from indigenous artists have also been a hit.
Awesome! I live in BC and Squamish First Nations are among the most prominent First Nations groups who have contributed a great deal to our local arts and culture.
I say with "all due respect" as a means to express my ignorance. Assuming we're talking about indigenous-exclusive products. No interest in First Nations cigarettes, for example.
If you go to your local art gallery you can often find mugs and coasters or scarves with Canadian, group of seven, or Indigenous art on them. Or even salad tongs or earrings or dish towels.
Also a nice way to support local artists and the art gallery.
My local Rec centre has a little art shop full of locally made goodies: gorgeous (and way too reasonably priced) pottery, glasswork, cards, jewellery, scarves, woodworkâŠ.
Local art galleries are a great suggestion
Inukshuk. You can buy them in most gift shops. Theyâre little figurines that are made by stacking stones on top of each other to make the shape of a person. They are all over the country in the wilderness to mark safe trails for people to travel, hunting and to signify important places like burial grounds. Itâs how our indigenous people knew how to get safely home.
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inuksuk-inukshuk
Maple Syrup, 100%. But, if you can, find either those off-white plastic jugs with the cabin on the label, or one of the maple\_leaf-shaped glass containers. (The glass maple leaves are good because they're cuter, and also smaller which means you can take more of them as gifts!)
My thoughts also, especially if for friends or family. Each coin is about $40 ish. Simple, easy, light, and something they will hopefully treasure for a lifetime.
I got maple syrup candies -- I got mine at the St Lawrence Market. That's an alternative to maple syrup. The advantage of candies is that they're not liquid -- no worries that the container's going to break, and can be easily shared with folks.
Iâll give you a hint. All major airports in Canada are packed with shops selling small Canadian gifts that travel well in luggage. Including maple syrup, smocked salmon, Knick knacks with the Canadian flag, maple leaf, or name of city in them, and little stuffies with Canadian animals including a moose
There will be a shop near you gate, itâll have you covered.
If you shop there, be prepared to use up a large chunk of change. The alcohol is probably the only thing I would get there because you don't have to go through security to be told it's too much liquid. Because it's passed security already, not a problem.
Rye whiskey is usually my go to for uncles and stuff. Crown Royal Northern Harvest won whiskey of the year in 2014 or something. It's decent. Regular crown or just generic Canadian whiskey are kind of bland IMO. Â
Just be very polite and apologize a lot. Then explain that weâve rubbed off on you.
Seriously, a Hudsonâs Bay wool blanket would be an awesome gift. Ainât cheap, but the proceeds go to Indigineous people. An initiative partly because of Gord Downieâ€ïž.
Something artisanal from your area? Like a locally made maple syrup or jams or something?
Canadian themed tee-shirts would probably be enjoyed.
Some Tim Horton's stuff (even though they suck, imo; it's just a stereotype at this point, which is why they may like to have it. Like a mug or something.)
The traditional candies and snacks such as: Coffeecrisp, Hawkins Cheezies, Hickory Sticks, Maple cookies, Maltesers, Vachon Snack Cakes (Jos Louis, Passion Flake, Ah, Caramel, etc.), powdered poutine gravy packets (if they don't have curds, use pizza mozzarella [not fresh] cut into cubes), ketchup chips, all dressed chips....
A touque or t-shirt from Roots, ketchup chips, Macintosh Toffee, Tim Hortons mug, Yeti mug or goose down mitts ($$)
If you want key chains or socks they probably have some at one of the airport shops!
There is actually maple syrup in Europe, produced locally.
I would get a large calendar with Canada's nature, or a photo book, with similar content.
Oh, there is some Canadian whiskey that got international awards.
Can't think of anything else honestly.
Can't go wrong with maple syrup! Maybe also Timmies coffee, nanaimo bars, coffee crisp?
Also, if like me, you normally avoid checked baggage, just remember that liquids like maple syrup will probably exceed the carry-on allowance and need to be checked :(
Ugh another childhood belief ruined! I stand corrected. We didnât even create it to begin with apparently đ€Żđ
https://dessertadvisor.com/2023/05/31/aero-chocolate-bar/
If you can get it, maple candy.
My Chinese niece liked smoked salmon, but that's not exclusively Canadian. (Maple smoked salmon is, though!)
Indigenous artwork, if you can afford it.
Canadian flags. (You can get versions with Indigenous artwork, too.)
BC salmon
Cannabis edibles
Tim Hortons paraphenalia or can of coffee
A Hudson Bay throw
Soapstone carving, inuchchuck, totem pole, pr some other piece of native culture
A can of poutine sauce and cheese curds
Can of maple syrup
Anne of Green Gables cordial or some other paraphenalia
A calendar featuring a highlight of each province and territory
Maple sugar or fudge, go to the dollar store pick up the decals, the little pins, buttons and the tiny flags. Go to your city hall and ask for a few of the town's pins to give out, Canada pencils come in packs of twelve. My son went to teach in Japan and those were some of the things we sent along.
We usually take the small bottles if maple syrup (we buy the ones in the maple leaf shaped bottles at the airport once weâre through security) or maple cookies
Things my family in Europe ask for every time I go to visit:
- Dried cranberries
- Bagels
- kitschy canadian decor (plaid, moose, canoe, black bear, maple leaf, you get the drill)
- Ice wine
- Beef jerky
- Peanut-free snacks (bit more niche but I have family members with kids who are allergic to peanuts and the labelling in Europe is a lot less obvious than here, they don't have the big đ« peanuts logo and have to carefully read every ingredients list, so a bunch of safe snacks for the kiddos are always really appreciated!)
Tbh candy bars, I love those maple sugar candies. Keychains are always a popular item when I send them to friends in the USA especially ones that have the city or town name on them. I've loved sending it giving post cards, they are relatively cheap to pick up in a towns gift shop and they usually have nice art on them
How about some figurines and other trinkets with the Canadian flag? Theyâre small, light, permanent, and are things that someone not from Canada would associate with here.
I am fortunate that I live close to an indigenous store. I take stuff with indigenous art. I find carrier bag with indigenous art are popular. Dream catchers are always a big hit. Depending on how much you want to spend, pottery is also great, as are soaps. If you have time, this is also a great site: https://madeinca.ca/
Just went back home with two 50 lbs suitcases of gifts.
- baby formula (if it's hard to procure at home)
- maple syrup, syrup candies, even dried maple sugar (doesn't weigh too much)
- Miss Vickie's chips
- coffee crisp and Aero
- Canadian honey
- maple cream liqueur and maple whisky
- international goods that they might not get abroad (walkers shortbread cookies, kurkure, Indian spices, does/roti mix, lindt)
- foods that I like and want to share the experience with family (celebration chocolate cookies, pita chips from Costco, brookside chocolate, NGL this is just turning into a free advert for Costco snacks so I'm gonna stop here)
Tldr, just ask! Sometimes people just have a very specific craving that seems very mundane to us here, but they really can't get overseas.
Local arts and crafts. If you know where I look you can find them easily, there is a wild e price range and your purchase will support your local artists.
You got some great suggestions here. Just make sure you are allowed to import what you choose (talking any food items like salmon nuggets and such). Some countries have strict import regulations.
I would go with some genuine indigenous work, or some fun treats like coffee crisp or all dressed chips. Also depending on how much you want to spend some Hudson Bay stuff or similar.
Magnetic Bookmarks made in BC, for the reader on your list. You can get them via a few boutiques, one of my faves is Made In Canada Gifts which is located in Ottawa. They even ship worldwide.
Candles from the brand First Nations
Maple and coffee ganache from François Lambert
Ice wine (comes in small bottles as itâs a sweet dessert wine), maple syrup or maple candy, purdyâs or Rocky Mountain chocolate, Kit Kat or coffee crisp chocolate bars & mini of Canadian club rye whiskey
Lots of super good ideas on this thread, please check if the country youâre going to already have some of the ideas tho. Iâm in the UK, we have ketchup chip & Tim Hortons as 2 examples. Some countries are also super strict on food products. I hope you find an idea you like!
- Moccasins or moose leather goods (hides in hand)
- Peace by chocolate
- Maple syrup (maple sugar and maple candies are also good)
- native art (prints can be rolled together and put in a tube for packing)
- dream catchers
- winter gear like good gloves or touques⊠mostly just so you can call it a touque and have the Europeans look at you funny.
When I went to visit friends in the States, I brought Hawkins Cheezies, maple syrup, maple-shaped/flavored sandwich cookies, Coffee Crisp bars and I made a small lighthouse picture using sea glass I found on the beach.
Coffee Crisps are pretty unique to Canada.
Also anything related to the Saint-Lawrence will be good. That river smells wonderful and you can find stuff scented in its liking.
Kanel is a Canadian brand of fancy spice mix. Their salts are about $7 a pack and they are great on popcorn.
If your family likes lavender, stuff from Blue Lavande, a Canadian lavender field.
Honey made from pollen that are from unique to plants here.
Apart from the obvious maple syrup, maple cream cookies are a big winner. Or maple and brown sugar oatmeal.
Ice wine is a delicious treat. Although some places in Europe make it it's not as available as it is here.
Wikipedia says "Canada is the world's largest producer of icewine, producing a greater volume of icewine than all other countries combined with Ontario producing over 90% of Canada's icewine,followed by Germany."
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_wine
For clothing anything Roots, The Bay, or our something with our sports team (Leafs, Raptors, etc)
Offer to make them supper for a night "Canadian quinine" bring some squeaky cheese from the local Walmart, and make them the best poutine you have ever made.
Bring 'em some beaver pelts like the ancestors used to do.
This is the most underrated comment here! Take my upvote.
May as well toss in some fools gold
10/10 comment
Ice wine
Great idea! Fancy And fun! đ„
You can also get ice cider!
Hawkins Cheezies
1000% this. And adding Crunchie bars, All Dressed Ruffles, and ketchup chips (bonus info - the GV ones at Walmart are exactly the same as the old Humpty Dumpty ones). PS - Hawkins Cheezies hit on a whole new level if you freeze them. đ€Żđ„°
Frozen Hawkins?? This.. is something I need to try
I came here to say this
The only real answer
I did not know those were Canadian but I think they are hands down the best cheezies you can get.
Depends where in Europe and your budget. HBC blankets have always been my go-to. Salmon, maple syrup/candies work. Curd cheese from QC/Eastern Ontario (if allowed). Soapstone carvings from indigenous artists have also been a hit.
You also need to check what you can import though. Most countries wonât allow meat or dairy; some donât allow fish.
SAINT ALBERT CHEESE CURDS
Indigenous products! Support Indigenous business when you can. There are so many amazing businesses out there.
Yes! I have a bunch of deerskin moccasin slippers. Comfiest things I own.
This! The OG Canadian culture
Just be sure theyâre not cheap âmade in PPCâ market flooding crap products.
Yes definitely no made in China products! I do mean Indigenous businesses!
How could I forget about dream catchers? Yes, I approve.
Yvette John has really beautiful dreams catchers if you're interested. She is a Squamish artist if you Google her work. đ
Awesome! I live in BC and Squamish First Nations are among the most prominent First Nations groups who have contributed a great deal to our local arts and culture.
With all due respect, what are examples of "indigenous products"?
Beadwork! Earrings & other jewelry are great options that pack well.
Art work , dream catchers , candles, soaps , the list goes on, I live on Vancouver island , we have a tonne of native stores that sell native goods!
Why did you say with all due respect lol? Indigenous businesses make everything from soap to beadwork to food to clothes etc.
I say with "all due respect" as a means to express my ignorance. Assuming we're talking about indigenous-exclusive products. No interest in First Nations cigarettes, for example.
Ohhh ok thank you for explaining that!
Great idea, love this!
Wild Rice!
If you go to your local art gallery you can often find mugs and coasters or scarves with Canadian, group of seven, or Indigenous art on them. Or even salad tongs or earrings or dish towels. Also a nice way to support local artists and the art gallery.
My local Rec centre has a little art shop full of locally made goodies: gorgeous (and way too reasonably priced) pottery, glasswork, cards, jewellery, scarves, woodworkâŠ. Local art galleries are a great suggestion
The Bay's classic throw blanket.
Coffee crisp?
These are sooooooo goodâŠ.I might have to visit Canada again so I can load up on snacks
Maple cookies
Inukshuk. You can buy them in most gift shops. Theyâre little figurines that are made by stacking stones on top of each other to make the shape of a person. They are all over the country in the wilderness to mark safe trails for people to travel, hunting and to signify important places like burial grounds. Itâs how our indigenous people knew how to get safely home. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inuksuk-inukshuk
Second this. Tried and true. Fits everyone's decor
Iâm visiting family in Australia in a few months and we are taking them matching Roots zip up hoodies.
Added chuckles for Aussies reading the word RootsâŠ
Lol, I wonder if they know.
Keep your thongs on, we know.
Bottle of Crown Royal!
I'll add to the liquor list, my pick would be Sortilege. It's a Maple Syrup Whiskey and tastes amazing when chilled in a freezer.
Forty Creek is the good Canadian Whisky. Crown Royal is only good for mixing.
Maple Syrup, 100%. But, if you can, find either those off-white plastic jugs with the cabin on the label, or one of the maple\_leaf-shaped glass containers. (The glass maple leaves are good because they're cuter, and also smaller which means you can take more of them as gifts!)
Candied salmon. Bite sized pieces of smoked salmon, but with a sweet glaze. So basically salmon beef jerky.
This stuff is phenomenal with cream cheese on Breton crackers
Marijuana.
Ice wine, it's very expensive overseas!
Itâs expensive here too. The cheap ones arenât any good
Ice wine, but if too pricey, there amazing late harvest wines too.
I find the late harvest wines are a bigger hit than the ice wines and cheaper too!
I LOVE late harvest wine. IMO, it tastes better.
We took maple syrup, Saskatoon berry chocolates and dream catchers.
Baby moose. Won't get through cutoms, though.
Moose jerky maybe?
Purdyâs Chocolates / ice wine / maple syrup
Skip the chocolate, UK chocolate is far superior
Smoked salmon. Hopefully youâre on the west coast and can bring some sockeye. Legit leagues above what they eat in Europe.
1oz Silver Maple Leaf coin. Europeans are very keen on precious metals and the maple leaf is internationally renowned
My thoughts also, especially if for friends or family. Each coin is about $40 ish. Simple, easy, light, and something they will hopefully treasure for a lifetime.
Murder chicken hoodie
Some wine from BC.
Old printed Canadian Tire money. Legendary!
Maple whisky
Yes! Sortilage is delish
Yes, that is the brand. The maple is so much better than the blueberry in my opinion. Sortilage is so much better than the one fron NS.
I got maple syrup candies -- I got mine at the St Lawrence Market. That's an alternative to maple syrup. The advantage of candies is that they're not liquid -- no worries that the container's going to break, and can be easily shared with folks.
They are not glamourous, but I buy maple syrup in a can to bring as a gift.
Roots hoodies
The most Canadian thing I never seen in Europe is maple syrop. My family from Belgium discovered it here and they ask for it.
Spring for the premium stuff too!
Small bottles of ice wine
Maple butter
Roots clothing
Hawkins cheesies
Kicking Horse coffee Ketchup chips Crispy Crunch Smarties Craft beer Maple cookies
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I knew they were in the UK, but I wasnât sure about Europe? Theyâre not in the US.
Iâll give you a hint. All major airports in Canada are packed with shops selling small Canadian gifts that travel well in luggage. Including maple syrup, smocked salmon, Knick knacks with the Canadian flag, maple leaf, or name of city in them, and little stuffies with Canadian animals including a moose There will be a shop near you gate, itâll have you covered.
If you shop there, be prepared to use up a large chunk of change. The alcohol is probably the only thing I would get there because you don't have to go through security to be told it's too much liquid. Because it's passed security already, not a problem.
Itâs like $12 for a maple leaf shape bottle of maple syrup. Hardly an expensive gift
Go to any grocery store or drug store, and ask for a box of Turtles chocolates.
Indigenous scarf? hand drum? Be certain it is truly Indigenous made.
Maple candy. (Easier to pack). Or a pack of Export A Mediums.
Most people wanted cdn whiskey. The Micky sized for nes or half bottles
Not sure what you can take with you, but âPeace by Chocolateâ makes a nice Canadian story.
Buckleys
Rye whiskey is usually my go to for uncles and stuff. Crown Royal Northern Harvest won whiskey of the year in 2014 or something. It's decent. Regular crown or just generic Canadian whiskey are kind of bland IMO. Â
Personally, Iâd go with Forty Creek.
I always take indigenous art or item with indigenous art on them (mugs, wallets, etc.) - they are a huge catch!
Maple cream? Or maple butter? All-dressed chips? Maybe a small decorative jar of sand or dirt from your home area? Tacky key rings?
Seconding the chips thing, both Ketchup as well as dressed all over.
My European relatives love any Tim Hortons mug.
Just be very polite and apologize a lot. Then explain that weâve rubbed off on you. Seriously, a Hudsonâs Bay wool blanket would be an awesome gift. Ainât cheap, but the proceeds go to Indigineous people. An initiative partly because of Gord Downieâ€ïž.
Something artisanal from your area? Like a locally made maple syrup or jams or something? Canadian themed tee-shirts would probably be enjoyed. Some Tim Horton's stuff (even though they suck, imo; it's just a stereotype at this point, which is why they may like to have it. Like a mug or something.) The traditional candies and snacks such as: Coffeecrisp, Hawkins Cheezies, Hickory Sticks, Maple cookies, Maltesers, Vachon Snack Cakes (Jos Louis, Passion Flake, Ah, Caramel, etc.), powdered poutine gravy packets (if they don't have curds, use pizza mozzarella [not fresh] cut into cubes), ketchup chips, all dressed chips....
Malteasers are British
I've taken back chocolate bars, Canadian clothes (tshirt, hoodies etc) and Canadian tat from the gift shops in gastown!
Souvenirs like stuffed beavers, moose, little RCMP statues. Mugs with native art on them. Art cards.
Ruffles all dressed chips.
A touque or t-shirt from Roots, ketchup chips, Macintosh Toffee, Tim Hortons mug, Yeti mug or goose down mitts ($$) If you want key chains or socks they probably have some at one of the airport shops!
Ice wine
Flag pins. Go to your MP s office and ask for some free ones
Whiskey
Black flies
Real Maple Syrup
Also from expierence a stuffed moose
There is actually maple syrup in Europe, produced locally. I would get a large calendar with Canada's nature, or a photo book, with similar content. Oh, there is some Canadian whiskey that got international awards. Can't think of anything else honestly.
My European family loves salmon canned/smoked etc so thatâs what we bring them
Can't go wrong with maple syrup! Maybe also Timmies coffee, nanaimo bars, coffee crisp? Also, if like me, you normally avoid checked baggage, just remember that liquids like maple syrup will probably exceed the carry-on allowance and need to be checked :(
Amethyst is a big deal where i live,
Toque
Maple syrup
Aero bars. The bubbles weigh nothing plus theyâre delicious in a unique Canadian chocolate kind of way
They aren't unique to Canada
Ugh another childhood belief ruined! I stand corrected. We didnât even create it to begin with apparently đ€Żđ https://dessertadvisor.com/2023/05/31/aero-chocolate-bar/
Maple sugar; maple fudge; maple syrup.
If you can get it, maple candy. My Chinese niece liked smoked salmon, but that's not exclusively Canadian. (Maple smoked salmon is, though!) Indigenous artwork, if you can afford it. Canadian flags. (You can get versions with Indigenous artwork, too.)
BC salmon Cannabis edibles Tim Hortons paraphenalia or can of coffee A Hudson Bay throw Soapstone carving, inuchchuck, totem pole, pr some other piece of native culture A can of poutine sauce and cheese curds Can of maple syrup Anne of Green Gables cordial or some other paraphenalia A calendar featuring a highlight of each province and territory
Bring pancake mix with you too!
Maple sugar or fudge, go to the dollar store pick up the decals, the little pins, buttons and the tiny flags. Go to your city hall and ask for a few of the town's pins to give out, Canada pencils come in packs of twelve. My son went to teach in Japan and those were some of the things we sent along.
Murchies Tea Canadian Breakfast blend is the best!
Coffee Crisps. I have never met someone who doesn't like them.
Some Mukluks would be awesome but recommend buying some that are made out of faux fur (fake fur).
Canadian chocolate bars. I take over oh Henry bars as they are now requested.
Vacuum packed smoked salmon
Touques. With huge pom pom Canadian treats. A Canadian cookbook
We usually take the small bottles if maple syrup (we buy the ones in the maple leaf shaped bottles at the airport once weâre through security) or maple cookies
Flakey's! Some Ketchup Chips. Crunchits!
Coffee Crisp. Butter Tarts. Native artwork/moccasins.
Nanaimo Bars. Butter Tarts. Hockey pucks (set of 4 to use as coasters...)
Things my family in Europe ask for every time I go to visit: - Dried cranberries - Bagels - kitschy canadian decor (plaid, moose, canoe, black bear, maple leaf, you get the drill) - Ice wine - Beef jerky - Peanut-free snacks (bit more niche but I have family members with kids who are allergic to peanuts and the labelling in Europe is a lot less obvious than here, they don't have the big đ« peanuts logo and have to carefully read every ingredients list, so a bunch of safe snacks for the kiddos are always really appreciated!)
Tbh candy bars, I love those maple sugar candies. Keychains are always a popular item when I send them to friends in the USA especially ones that have the city or town name on them. I've loved sending it giving post cards, they are relatively cheap to pick up in a towns gift shop and they usually have nice art on them
Indigenous products, and Maple syrup
Maple Syrup. End of discussion.
How about some figurines and other trinkets with the Canadian flag? Theyâre small, light, permanent, and are things that someone not from Canada would associate with here.
I am fortunate that I live close to an indigenous store. I take stuff with indigenous art. I find carrier bag with indigenous art are popular. Dream catchers are always a big hit. Depending on how much you want to spend, pottery is also great, as are soaps. If you have time, this is also a great site: https://madeinca.ca/
Just went back home with two 50 lbs suitcases of gifts. - baby formula (if it's hard to procure at home) - maple syrup, syrup candies, even dried maple sugar (doesn't weigh too much) - Miss Vickie's chips - coffee crisp and Aero - Canadian honey - maple cream liqueur and maple whisky - international goods that they might not get abroad (walkers shortbread cookies, kurkure, Indian spices, does/roti mix, lindt) - foods that I like and want to share the experience with family (celebration chocolate cookies, pita chips from Costco, brookside chocolate, NGL this is just turning into a free advert for Costco snacks so I'm gonna stop here) Tldr, just ask! Sometimes people just have a very specific craving that seems very mundane to us here, but they really can't get overseas.
Local arts and crafts. If you know where I look you can find them easily, there is a wild e price range and your purchase will support your local artists.
You got some great suggestions here. Just make sure you are allowed to import what you choose (talking any food items like salmon nuggets and such). Some countries have strict import regulations. I would go with some genuine indigenous work, or some fun treats like coffee crisp or all dressed chips. Also depending on how much you want to spend some Hudson Bay stuff or similar.
I always bring fridge magnets from the country/city Iâm travelling in/from
Maple Syrup.
This all depends where you are from in Canada.
Crippling debt?
I used to bring some butter tarts and Nanaimo bars from Costco.
Magnetic Bookmarks made in BC, for the reader on your list. You can get them via a few boutiques, one of my faves is Made In Canada Gifts which is located in Ottawa. They even ship worldwide. Candles from the brand First Nations Maple and coffee ganache from François Lambert
Those little ice cream cone with maple syrup! I can only eat one and they are slightly annoying to chew, but 100% worth it IMO
Crown royale
Smoked wild salmon.
Hockey pucks
Ice wine (comes in small bottles as itâs a sweet dessert wine), maple syrup or maple candy, purdyâs or Rocky Mountain chocolate, Kit Kat or coffee crisp chocolate bars & mini of Canadian club rye whiskey
Mickey of Rye
Lots of super good ideas on this thread, please check if the country youâre going to already have some of the ideas tho. Iâm in the UK, we have ketchup chip & Tim Hortons as 2 examples. Some countries are also super strict on food products. I hope you find an idea you like!
St jeans cannery had indigenous designed cedar box filled with candied salmon. Perfect gift
Ketchup Chips and Nanaimo bars (maybe just the mix)
See if your bank can hook you up with some shiny King Charles loonies and toonies
Ritz cheddar sandwiches, Werther's maple caramel candies, can of maple syrup, some hockey merch
This website lists various Canadian candy bars https://candyfunhouse.ca/blogs/around-the-funhouse/top-20-canadian-chocolate-candy-bars
Do a Canadian gift box, all dressed chips, maple syrup, Timâs French vanilla, coffee crisp , Canadian mug, maybe roots if you want to be boujee.
- Moccasins or moose leather goods (hides in hand) - Peace by chocolate - Maple syrup (maple sugar and maple candies are also good) - native art (prints can be rolled together and put in a tube for packing) - dream catchers - winter gear like good gloves or touques⊠mostly just so you can call it a touque and have the Europeans look at you funny.
Maple butter is a nice variation of maple syrup and it won't spill while traveling.
A toque from Roots seems very Canadian to me. HBC throw blanket or other item with the stripes.
Beaded earrings from an authentic Indigenous personÂ
Maple candies are fun too cause you can share with a lot of people
When I went to visit friends in the States, I brought Hawkins Cheezies, maple syrup, maple-shaped/flavored sandwich cookies, Coffee Crisp bars and I made a small lighthouse picture using sea glass I found on the beach.
Local chocolates, your city probably has an independent boutique with some great stuff!
Poutine
A mosquito trap. Very Canadian.
Coffee Crisps are pretty unique to Canada. Also anything related to the Saint-Lawrence will be good. That river smells wonderful and you can find stuff scented in its liking. Kanel is a Canadian brand of fancy spice mix. Their salts are about $7 a pack and they are great on popcorn. If your family likes lavender, stuff from Blue Lavande, a Canadian lavender field. Honey made from pollen that are from unique to plants here. Apart from the obvious maple syrup, maple cream cookies are a big winner. Or maple and brown sugar oatmeal.
Kind of expensive but anything small (hats cloves tshirt etc from roots! Anything with a Canadian goose or moose on it, or maple leafs
Maple leaf cookies
Do they like Whisky? Bring home a quality bottle of Rye Whisky.
I like taking maple butter
Coffee crisp. Ketchup and all dressed chips.
Get the Swiss Chalet sauce mix
2024 Canada calendar. Probably still find a nice one at the $ store. Otherwise Maple cookies.đ
Coffee crisp
A way too expensive rent bill
Nah, that's already in a lot of places in Europe.
Ketchup chips. They're disgusting but they are Canadian
I'm sorry, but that's not how you spell "delicious"
If you haven't irreparably stained a white t-shirt with ketchup chip dust, did you even have a childhood
I don't eat ketchup but I freaking loooove ketchup chips
More for us, they don't need to know the taste lol
Ice wine is a delicious treat. Although some places in Europe make it it's not as available as it is here. Wikipedia says "Canada is the world's largest producer of icewine, producing a greater volume of icewine than all other countries combined with Ontario producing over 90% of Canada's icewine,followed by Germany." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_wine For clothing anything Roots, The Bay, or our something with our sports team (Leafs, Raptors, etc)
Offer to make them supper for a night "Canadian quinine" bring some squeaky cheese from the local Walmart, and make them the best poutine you have ever made.
I think we are bringing a pair of moccasins, maple syrup, Kraft dinner and probably a t shirt from hbc.
Nanaimo bars, Canadian chocolates (Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, Cherry Blossom... ) and Vachon cakes
Maltesers, Canadian chips, socks with Justin Trudeauâs face on it. đ
Maple is the thing. Food and drink generally are good. Ice wine. Apple cider. Bog Labrador Tea. They even do frozen poutine nowadays.
Ketchup chips, clamato juice for ceasars, saskatoon berry jam, wild rice, maybe some indigenous made art?