As the holiday season comes to a close, and we wrap up another successful Local Wishlist, I can’t help but count my blessings to have been part of this project for another year, especially after the disappointment of cancelling it in 2020. This was the ninth year of the Wishlist, and I’m still amazed by… 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

Because this is about the time all of our stress levels peak. And we all know someone who's had a rough year (raise your hand), and needs a break. Maybe that someone is you. Maybe it's everyone you know. Show them you care by gifting them with time, love, maybe a way to step back… Read More

Do you have an enthusiastic foodie or aspiring local chef on your holiday shopping list? These 12 gifts from the Local Wishlist are made in Nova Scotia, and perfect for prepping, cooking, and eating local. Food Tour Gift Certificate Here's a culinary experience with options: gift certificates are redeemable toward any Neighbourhood Tour or Seafood… 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

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 should still be time for shipping. But hurry! 24 Days of Taste Advent Calendar An advent… Read More

The holiday season can finally begin, because the 9th annual Local Wishlist is live right now, and ready for you to start browsing, dreaming, and making your lists. And after a long wait, it's bigger and better than ever, with even more local goodness for you to discover. Browse hundreds of local gift ideas that… Read More

Here's an early preview of the much-anticipated Local Wishlist, our 9th annual buy-local gift guide, filled with gift ideas that are made by and 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… Read More

Submissions for our annual Wishlist are now open! The Local Wishlist is a curated holiday gift guide filled with gifts made in Nova Scotia or available at independently owned businesses in the province. If you make a product or offer a giftable experience in Nova Scotia, it's free to apply. Close to 60,000 people used… Read More

Yes, friends, here's exactly what you've been hoping to hear. We can confirm that there WILL be a Local Wishlist in 2021. Many of you have written to tell us how important the Wishlist is to you, and how much you missed it last year. Some of you have compared it to a current-day version… Read More