Not sure what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Vanier’s Mainstreets have you covered with something for everyone on your list!
For the young (and young at heart), Hobby House (80 Montreal Rd) is a treasure trove of toys, model kits, and creative supplies. Over at Jean Coutu (262 Montreal Rd), you’ll find adorable stuffed animals, holiday treats, and seasonal items perfect for gifting.
Looking for a gift for teens or the hard-to-shop-for? Treasure Bin (353 Montreal Rd) specializes in liquidation merchandise, offering an ever-changing mix of housewares, tools, and gadgets at great prices.
Bookworms will love a visit to Books on Beechwood (35 Beechwood Ave), where you’ll find everything from picture books to bestsellers, along with puzzles, stationery, calendars, and more.
For the fashionista in your life, check out Clothes Encounters (67 Beechwood Ave), a designer consignment store where every purchase helps support refugees and new communities in Ottawa.
Prefer to “say it with flowers”? Mille Fiore (69 Beechwood Ave) and Mood Moss Flowers (186 Beechwood Ave) are your go-to spots for stunning custom floral arrangements.
Want to give the gift of creativity? Beechwood Pottery (123-B Beechwood Ave) offers classes and workshops for making handmade ceramics like mugs, bowls, and more.
For furry family members, Pet Valu (170 Beechwood Ave) and Chew-That (141 Beechwood Ave) have toys, treats, and supplies that will delight pets of all kinds.
And don’t forget the foodies! Jacobsons (103 Beechwood Ave) is packed with fine dining ingredients, while Muckleston and Brockwell (127 Beechwood Ave) offers premium meats and cheeses for show-stopping holiday meals. GreenFresh Supermarket (175 McArthur Ave) is perfect for specialty Asian ingredients and treats. Sweeten things up with pastries, coffee, and baked goods from Red Door Provisions (117 Beechwood Ave), Quelque Chose (274 Montreal Rd), The SconeWitch (35 Beechwood Ave), Bridgehead (131 Beechwood Ave), or Starbucks (100 McArthur Ave).
Want to show off your Vanier pride? Check out the Vanier BIA Online Store for shirts, hats, Christmas ornaments, and more. Every purchase helps support Partage Vanier, our local food bank.
This holiday season, skip the mall and explore the unique and diverse businesses in Vanier for gifts that truly stand out!