While there are many online choices available for presents and personal items, the Sunshine Coast has a wide array of stores to fulfill your holiday needs and wants. Let’s highlight eight of the many shops located on the Coast.
Healingscents
Did you know that you can decrease stress, lower your blood pressure, strengthen your immunity, and boost your memory, all with specific scents? Healing Scents owner and clinical aromatherapist, Leah Morgan, is honoured to be able to provide the highest quality essential oils. All products are from certified organic, non-sprayed, or wild-harvested plants. Healing Scents carries a wide assortment of essential oils, diffuser blends, room sprays, body lotions, and teas. The holiday season can get hectic. If you haven’t tried using scents to soothe and relax your nervous system, then make this the year to enhance the tranquility of your home with a soothing scent. And while you’re at it, you might as well pick something up for the rest of your family and friends. Located in the Sunnycrest Mall, Unit 7 – 900 Gibsons Way.
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The Kube
Jill Pilon and Jody Youngren are owners of this trendy, art-forward shop in Upper Gibsons. You can shop for your favourite person, picking from makers here on the Sunshine Coast, across Canada, and beyond. The store is filled with unique products, such as modern planters and kitchen accessories, including a delicious assortment of cookbooks. There are clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, soaps, rugs, and more. The Kube highlights a new artist each month and carries many originals as well as prints of their work. These make unique gifts for your art lover. Stop in at #104 – 875 Gibsons Way.
thekube.ca
Fromagerie de Baie
Cheese! (I could have left it at that.) This cheese shop carries a large selection of quality cheeses from BC, Canada, and Europe. This is one of those gifts that you can literally do a “one for me, one for you” with. If you need something for your holiday celebrations – cheese platter. If you need a gift for a hard-to-buy-for person – cheese platter. If you are tired and need a quiet night in – cheese platter! The shop also carries olives, crackers, spreads, and more cheesy accompaniments. Whether you need a large cheeseboard for an event, a small one for a quiet night in, or a cheesy gift for someone, Fromagerie de Baie is your place. Located at 115 – 1006 Venture Way, Gibsons.
fromageriedebaie.com
Fresh from the Coast
A gift for everyone. Fully stocked for the holiday season, Fresh from the Coast has it all – from small items for stocking stuffers to large one-of-a-kind pieces for that special someone. Filled with local artists’ products, you’ll find Christopher Norman Chocolate’s, Davis Bay Teas, and Cedargrove Candles. There is pottery from artists such as Jack Ploesser, driftwood art from Linda Buckingham, and fibre art pieces from Ursula Bentz. The store also carries jewelry, moccasins, paintings, and other unique items for gift giving. Plus, they can create customized boxes of locally made items for clients, staff, family, or friends. Drop by at 5498 Trail Ave, Sechelt.
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Moorestock
This West Coast boutique understands the casual feel of the Sunshine Coast. It also features many local and Canadian designers, with an ever-changing stock of clothing for men and women, shoes, accessories, and body products. And don’t forget Moorestock Mini for the smaller sized humans in your life. They outfit newborns, toddlers, and boys and girls in the same rugged, casual vibe found at Moorestock. Shoes, rainwear, onesies, cozy sweaters, warm jackets, backpacks, toques, and many more items will have your mini-me looking cool. Right in the heart of Sechelt at 5707 Cowrie St.
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Tasters Oil and Vinegars
he freshest and highest quality olive oil available makes both your meals and gift giving that much more delicious. Tasters Oil and Vinegars carries single origin and infused olive oils such as black truffle and chipotle, as well as dark and white balsamic vinegars to add some zing. To make choosing easier, they have curated gift sets of different sizes of oils and balsamic vinegars, and they deliver Canada-wide. Pull up to 3 – 5685 Cowrie Street, Sechelt.
tastersoilandvinegars.ca
Ikhaya
Explore Ikhaya this holiday season for gifts that enhance the way you live, work, and feel. With an assortment of beautiful items, from beaded earrings to natural bedding, you’ll find something for those who enjoy indulgence in simplicity and harmony. Stop by 452 Marine Drive, Gibsons.
ikhaya.ca
One Flower One Leaf Gallery
Give the gift of creativity and inspiration. With over 30 local artists and artisans represented, One Flower One Leaf offers a selection of amazing works of art including paintings, prints, Indigenous art, pottery, jewelry, books, sculpture, music, and wellness products. Sure to please everyone, from the newbie to the connoisseur. Located in Lower Gibsons at 436 Marine Drive.
onefloweroneleaf.com