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

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 50,000 people used… Read More

From vineyard tours to locally-made accessories, here are some special gift ideas from the Local Wishlist for the wine lovers on your list - and a few for beer lovers, as well. Many of them will even be available right up to the last minute (thank you, gift certificates), and all of them are pretty… Read More

From craft kits to hands-on lessons, these local gift ideas will cultivate a creative spark in even the most difficult-to-buy-for person on your list. This holiday season, give them the gift of inspiration. 1. Photography Tour Any budding photographer would love the opportunity to learn to take better photos in an outdoor classroom. Picture Perfect… Read More