As the dust settles from the holiday season, and we wrap up another successful Local Wishlist, I can’t help but feel incredibly lucky to have been part of this project for another year. This was the eighth year of the Wishlist, and I’m still overwhelmed by its impact. This year the list featured over 460… Read More

We know the feeling - that low-level panic that sets in when you don't have everything checked off on your holiday shopping list, and it's getting too late to order. Don't worry! There are so many local gifts that you can still get, especially from the Local Wishlist. We've put together a little guide to… Read More

And wine, and beer, and cider, and mead... As you must know by now, we've got incredible craft distilleries, breweries, cideries and vineyards in Nova Scotia, with far more available than we could ever show you in the Local Wishlist. But we've chosen a few standouts from our list, to help you gift good local… Read More

Who needs a trip to the spa if you can recreate it in your own home? When life is chaotic, a long, uninterrupted soak in the tub can feel like a million dollars. Give them a little local pampering this holiday season with bath and spa essentials made right here in Nova Scotia. Seas of… Read More

Do you have an enthusiastic foodie or aspiring local chef on your holiday shopping list? These 11 gifts from the Local Wishlist are made in Nova Scotia, and perfect for prepping, cooking, and eating local. The Chef’s Box A curated gift box for home chefs, filled with local ingredients from fleur de sel to infused… Read More

There are just so many good reasons to buy local this holiday season. And many small local businesses are offering some great deals this weekend, so it's even easier to keep your money right here. We’ve rounded up a list of locally owned Nova Scotia businesses who are holding a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday,… Read More

It's easy to be a nature lover in Nova Scotia, where all it takes is a short trip (or a short walk, if you're really lucky) to stroll in the woods or sit by the ocean. If you have someone on your list who's inspired by nature, especially a bird watcher or a big fan… Read More

Pretty much anything on the Local Wishlist would make a great gift for expats dreaming of being home for the holidays. But we’ve chosen a dozen gift ideas that will really make them wistful for Nova Scotia. And there’s still time for shipping! Ocean Sea Glass Necklace Beach-combed aqua, white and teal sea glass, with… Read More

The holiday season can finally begin, because the 8th annual Local Wishlist is live right now, and ready for you to start browsing, dreaming, and making your lists. And it's bigger and better than ever, with a record number of applicants, and even more local goodness for you to discover. Browse hundreds of local gift… Read More

An early preview of The Local Wishlist, our 8th annual buy-local gift guide, filled with gift ideas that are made by or sold at independently owned businesses in Nova Scotia. The Local Wishlist is curated from hundreds of gift submissions from across the province. It’s free for local vendors to apply, thanks to the Government… Read More