December is flying by in a flash, and once again, you’re cutting it close to your upcoming holiday celebrations without a clue of what to give your family, friends, and colleagues as gifts.
Don’t panic! It’s not too late to find the perfect gift. We’ve partnered with some awesome Vancouver and B.C.-based brands to highlight this season’s best food and drink products and experiences to give.
Pacific Arts Market
Show your friends, family, and loved ones you care this holiday season by gifting them a unique piece of art or craft meticulously handcrafted with care, creativity and consideration. Pacific Arts Market (PAM) is Vancouver’s best art destination for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that are sure to dazzle and delight.
Taking over the entire building at 1448 & 1450 West Broadway in the heart of South Granville, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the diverse assortment of locally handmade art and craft treasures created by incredibly talented local artists.
The venue provides the ideal atmosphere for creative artists and avid art lovers to connect within the community with items to fit every preference and price point. From paintings to photography, prints to pottery, woodwork, wearable art, jewelry and other handmade treasures, capture your holiday spirit and give a gift your loved ones can enjoy for years to come.
Be sure to check out one of Pacific Arts Market’s many Holiday Season events and workshops! More information can be found on the Events tab of their website. visit pacificartsmarket.ca.
Liquidity
Produced in Okanagan Falls, Liquidity’s Chardonnay Estate is an ode to the mystical, snowy views overlooking the estate's Lucy and Allendale vineyards, and of course, sipping on the wine region’s finest offerings.
In an elegant shade of warm yellow, this nostalgic and classic chardonnay carries delightful aromas of golden apple, banana, and vanilla. Its tasting notes feature luscious citrusy-sweet flavours of passionfruit, peach, apple blossom, Asian pear, and lemon meringue.
Chardonnay Estate is the perfect companion for tasty food combinations such as crab cakes, rice pilafs, salads, and chicken seasoned with herbs and lemon.
For the one who adores après-ski in B.C.’s top wine regions, Chardonnay Estate should be at the top of your holiday gift list. Order a bottle today at liquiditywines.com/2020-Chardonnay-Estate.
Stanley Park Brewing
Tis the season for holiday cheer and treats, and nothing says 'cheers' quite like the satisfying crack of a can when opening your favourite seasonal craft beer. Stanley Park Brewing, your friendly neighbourhood Vancouver brewery, is here to make this year's holiday shopping that much easier with its 2023 Holiday Catalogue, containing gift options for everyone on your list.
Their newly released All Spruced Up IPA says season's greetings from the first crack of the can down to the final spruce drop. Participating in a Secret Santa and not sure what to get? Whether for a coworker, friend, or family, gift sets range from $35 - $100, offering a diverse selection of beers and holiday packages.
Still unsure? No worries. Give the gift that keeps giving by signing up for The Park Explorers Beer Club, Stanley Park Brewing's beer subscription service. Members receive a special hand-curated selection of beers from their brew team, including limited releases, merch, and more.
This is just a taste of what Stanley Park Brewing is offering this holiday season. Visit stanleyparkbrewstore.com/collections/gift-sets for the full selection.
Vancouver Art Gallery
Whether their tastes lean towards the classics or the latest cutting-edge creations, every art lover on your list will welcome a membership to the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG).
The largest art gallery in Western Canada, the VAG hosts exhibitions and events throughout the year showcasing everything from up-and-coming local talents to international legends—spanning painting, photography, sculpture, fashion and much more. (The gallery’s own collection boasts roughly 12,000 pieces from around the world.)
VAG memberships are available in three levels. Level 1: Art Opens Access offers individual admission for one year; Level 2: Art Opens Ideas includes extra incentives such as bonus guest passes and discounts; and Level 3: Art Opens Experiences sweetens the deal with one year of admission for the member and a guest, invitations to major exhibition previews, reciprocal membership and discounts at other galleries across Canada, and more.
To discover more about the Vancouver Art Gallery and to purchase memberships of individual tickets, visit vanartgallery.bc.ca.
Uncle Fatih’s Pizza
The holidays are a time to gather and share quality time with those you care for most. Take the pressure off of long hours spent in the kitchen crafting bulk family meals by calling in an old tried and true classic - ordering pizza!
Uncle Fatih's Pizza has become a well-known and beloved part of the Vancouver community for over 18 years. This impressive tenure has given it ample time to broaden its menu to build on classic recipes while also incorporating options to suit every palate and preference, including gluten-free, vegan and Halal options.
With fresh dough made daily, Uncle Fatih's Pizza incorporates care, consideration and community - as well as the freshest, most delicious ingredients, of course - into every pizza they make. As a family-owned business, Uncle Fatih's Pizza knows that coming together is the most important part of the holiday season and that sharing a meal is one of the simple, most authentic ways to create cherished memories. After all, who doesn't love pizza?
Place your online order now at a location near you by visiting unclefatih.com.
Academie Duello
Give the gift of jam-packed action this holiday season with a fun, unique and inclusive deep dive into learning the authentic art of historical European swordplay, axe-throwing and archery at Academie Duello in the heart of Vancouver.
With one-off and month-long course experiences, Academie Duello offers an adrenaline-pumping, outside-the-box opportunity to try something new, thrilling and exciting that you or your giftee are unlikely to find through your regular generic online or in-store shopping channels.
Aside from axe-throwing, archery and swordplay, the academy also offers a Tournament Adventure, where participants can duel each other in a real fight with a referee, wearing protective gear and using nylon swords, of course. After all, safety comes first! There’s also Cutting Adventure where you can cut melons and squash with real sharp swords and Spring and Summer Award Winning Camps for kids.
Don’t miss out on receiving the title of most creative and unique gift giver of the year and cash in on Academie Duello’s Xmas sale, offering discounts on gift certificates and more for adventures, beginner programs, Knight Camp and Knight Academie.
Visit academieduello.com/shop for the complete list of details.
