Futurpreneur, Canada’s leading national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering diverse young entrepreneurs, provides accessible financing up to $75,000, mentorship and tailored business resources to help individuals ages 18-39 start, buy and grow successful businesses.
The Holiday Shopping Guide features businesses founded by entrepreneurs who have benefitted from Futurpreneur’s support in turning their ideas into reality.
That means there's no better place to find unique, locally made gifts that support Canada's diverse range of young entrepreneurs. Plus, to make it even easier, you can sort the gift guide by community — Black, Indigenous, newcomers, women and 2SLGBTQIA+ — to help you find the perfect item.
Here are just a few of the choice gift ideas you can find in this year's Futurpreneur Holiday Shopping Guide.
Bikebac bicycle tracker
A thoughtful gift for the cycling fan, the Bikebac bike tracker is a low-profile device that enables you to locate your bike wherever it ends up. It currently pairs with the Apple Find My app, and an Android solution is in the works.
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Upcycled coffee sack market tote
Three market totes by Ardent Earth made from upcycled jute coffee sacks. Courtesy of Ardent Earth
Durable, sustainable and stylish, these market totes from Ardent Earth are handmade in Ontario from jute coffee sacks and lined with deadstock fabric. This endlessly useful and unique gift is also a great investment in the circular economy.
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Movemate active standing board
A game changer for anyone who spends their day at a desk, the Movemate is an innovation out of Toronto that's like a fidget spinner for your lower body. Guaranteed, someone in your life would appreciate this sleek solution to sitting still.
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Contemporary art jigsaw puzzle
A puzzle is a perfect holiday gift that you can start working on as soon as it's unwrapped, and the latest designs from Canadian puzzle publisher Parkside are as challenging as they are beautiful.
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'Spa in a Stocking' shower steamer collection
The 'Spa in a Stocking' steamer set by Bloomin' Bliss.Bloomin' Bliss | Courtesy
Add a touch of luxury to everyday rituals with this shower steamer trio from Bloomin' Bliss, a small business based in Edmonton, Alberta. Lavender Dream, Eucalyptus Mint, and Citrus Zest blends give you a fragrant and restorative option for every mood.
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CHILLIT beverage-cooling sleeve
Anyone serious about cracking open a cold one will love Alumination Canada's CHILLIT. The chillable sleeve is available in several sizes and keeps your beverage at the perfect temperature until the last drop. Make this gift extra personal with the optional engraving.
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A trio of local hot sauces
Who doesn't have a hot sauce fanatic in their life? Gift them this suite of fiery flavours from Tofino, Vancouver Island's surf paradise. Created by local Lise Richard, the sauces shine in the powerfully tasty recipes available on their website.
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Mila refillable cosmetic palette
This innovative bamboo palette is a sleek solution for beauty fans who are done with plastic packaging. Simply fill its magnetic interior with single product refills, now available from many great makeup brands, to fuel your passion with a fraction of the waste.
See it in the Futurpreneur Holiday Shopping GuideThese eight products are just a glimpse of the 190 small businesses featured from all across Canada in the Futurpreneur Holiday Shopping Guide.
Are you looking to gift smarter this year? Shop locally and joyfully while supporting Canada’s young entrepreneurs. The Futurpreneur Holiday Shopping Guide makes it easy to give meaningful gifts that spark joy and make a difference.
If you’re between 18-39 and ready to launch your own business or level up your Side Hustle, Futurpreneur can help you get there. Find out how by visiting Futurpreneur on their website. With access to financing, mentorship and tools to build your brand, Futurpreneur has your back.
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