Part 1 of Our Saskatchewan Gift Guide is Here––Celebrate the Holidays by Shopping Local!

If you’re a last-minute gift shopper, our local gift guide can be your lifesaver this holiday season! From small businesses in the big cities to small-town gems, we have you covered no matter where you are in the province. Supporting local businesses can bolster the economy and positively impact the community, diversity, and the environment! Are you ready to give the best gifts from right here in Saskatchewan? We have you covered.

Shopping in Saskatoon? Here are a few of our favourite local shops.

Saskatoon has a real culture of entrepreneurship, and that’s lucky for you; an abundance of small businesses means beautiful gift options for every kind of person on your list!

If they love great clothing and accessories:

• Hazlewood
  With a mix of refreshed vintage and carefully curated brands, Hazlewood is one of our favourite places to shop in Saskatoon. Located in the heart of the Riversdale neighbourhood, it’s an amazing place to buy apothecary, clothes, accessories, and home goods.
• Hard Pressed
  Also tucked in the Riversdale neighbourhood, this shop offers major hometown vibes with its hand-screen-printed apparel and accessories, plus a curated selection of high-quality brands. For the best quality Saskatchewan merch, this shop is your answer.
• Traxx Footwear
  Fashion forward, casual and even CSA footwear, nestled in alongside the perfect accessories and purses – whether you’re looking for the latest trends or timeless essentials you won’t be disappointed by the selection at this family owned and operated spot.

Local coffee, breweries, and restaurants are always a win!

• Sparrow Coffee
  With an incredible selection of coffee, tea, and accessories, this is the perfect spot to shop for the coffee and tea lover in your life or even the office’s secret Santa! You can also impress your team by having them cater your holiday work event!
• Prairie Sun Brewery
  Located in the heart of the Broadway District, this YXE microbrewery is family friendly and sure to please. Grab your friends & family and head in for a meal together or snag some gift cards and tuck them away to use this summer on their pet-friendly patio!
• Odla
  This farm-to-table gem in Saskatoon’s charming Broadway neighbourhood is a collaboration between a talented chef, a wine expert, and a passionate farmer. With over 50 local producers as partners, they guarantee freshness and a unique dining experience. Whether you decide to indulge in their restaurant or explore their ‘Market’, you’ll sure to find a perfect gift for the foodie on your list!
• Keos Kitchen
  Another Broadway District gem, this casual sport serves up traditional Thai & Lao dishes that are sure to warm you up this winter. Kid friendly, vegan and vegetarian friendly. With dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering options available, you can’t go wrong.
• Road Coffee
  With an inspiring origin story, this one-of-a-kind coffee house offers unique blends that are bound to warm up your winter days. Be sure to check out their ‘SnowDay Holiday Collection’ to find the perfect gift for a coffee lover.

Have a sports fan or adventurer on your list?

• Escape Sports
  Saskatoon’s best selection of disc golf essentials, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs), and skis! They also offer rentals if you’re looking for a fun way to get active with your family this holiday season.
• Wanuskewin Heritage Park
  Wanuskewin Heritage Park sits above the opimihāw Creek and the South Saskatchewan River near Saskatoon, this site is home to over 6400 years of history, and truly unique Cultural experiences for the whole family. Gift a Membership and enjoy unprecedented access to one of Canada’s proposed UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Saskatoon Blades
  Home of the WHL team, The Saskatoon Blades, if you want great local hockey merch or season tickets, this is the place! Here you can find an awesome gift for any sports lover on your list. 

Need a creative or intelligent gift?

• Peryton Books
  The best local used books store specializing in rare books and poetry! They also carry several Saskatchewan-based publishers, making them a special place to find a beautiful limited-edition collector book.
• The Gallery/Art Placement inc.
  Art Placement is the local art supply store stuffed with creative goodies! Plus, if you’re looking to make your gift wrapping more unique and sustainable, you’ll be able to find the right supplies here. They also offer custom framing if you want to give the gift of art this winter!
• Blossoms Florals
  A boutique floral shop serving Saskatoon and area for over thirty years, they’re known for their extraordinary organic design and creating stunning and unique bouquets. No matter the occasion, flower giving is the answer. 

Our Regina selections for local holiday treasures!

Regina is home to a great selection of small shops that can suit anyone on your list or make your gift the most stealable item in the office’s secret Santa! Here are some of our favourites.

Chic clothing and apothecary:

• Seed Style
  Look no further than Seed Sustainable Style! With a focus on personalized shopping and curating sustainable Canadian design, you’re sure to find an impeccable gift. They also stock a beautiful selection of apothecary items like candles and natural perfumes in beautiful and haunting scents.
• The Urban Farmgirl
  Looking for a quirky and fun holiday gift? This, one-of-a-kind boutique is filled with unique and irresistible home decor products, cute outfits and jewelry—all in one place!
• Mortise and Tenon
  With a focus on sustainable living, this shop is a great place to find an eco-friendly and unique holiday gift. From apothecary to home goods, hot sauce to socks, you’re sure to land a great gift or stocking stuffer.

Home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and cold-Bravers alike!

• The Rider Store
  Got a big CFL fan to shop for? Well, you’re in the right place (unless you’re a Bombers fan…). The Rider Store is your one-stop shop for the Riderville fanatic in your life.
• Prairie Summit Shop
  Shopping for someone willing to brave the cold for more than a CFL game? Head to the Prairie Summit shop for Regina’s largest selection of North Face gear and all their outdoor adventure equipment needs.

Looking for a great host gift?

• Sticks and Doodles
  If you’re looking for a personalized gift, look no further. This custom sign making store offers memorable gifts that will make you the best dinner guest in town. Visit their warehouse or browse their online store, you’re sure to find a sign that matches your hosts’ personalities.
• Malty National Brewing Corp.
  This quirky and delicious microbrewery is located in the heart of the Heritage neighbourhood. Check out their amazing growlers, four packs, or ultra-cool merch for a beer lover or casual addition to a Christmas potluck.
• Good Spirit Kombucha
  Brewed with purpose in the prairies, Good Spirit Kombucha provides a fizzy functional alternative. Cans, Kegs & Gift Cards are available for the ‘booch lover on your list. 

For the person who has everything…

• Saskatoon Staycation
  Book them in for a weekend stay at the Sheraton Cavalier in Downtown Saskatoon! Ideally situated downtown overlooking the stunning South Saskatchewan River shopping and entertainment is only steps away.  With two on-site restaurants and the River Country Water Park (Saskatoon’s largest!) located within, they might not even leave the hotel.
• Urban Cellars
  With locations in both Saskatoon and Regina, they offer a wide selection of local and import beer, wine & spirits, including a number of exclusive products not available anywhere else.

Happy local holiday shopping from Saskatchewan Blue Cross!

We hope you love supporting local businesses as much as we loved compiling this local gift guide! If you live rurally, check in next week for part two, where we share our favourite small-town places and craft markets. Happy giving, Saskatchewan!