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Ottawa / Canada

3 Trees on Main Street in Ottawa carries clothing and accessories, along with soaps and candles for the home.

Best for Clothing, and goods for home and body

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ByWard Market, Ottawa

Adaawewigamig, meaning "place of trade" in Anishinaabemowin, opened at 55 Byward Market Square in Ottawa on June 19, 2022 as an Indigenous-owned social enterprise supporting Assembly of Seven Generations. It carries products including Kokum Scrunchies, Mitsoh, Moccasin Joe, Cedar Canoe Candles, Uasau Soaps and Awazibi Maple Syrup, and hosts workshops for Indigenous youth.

Best for Indigenous-made goods and workshops

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Toronto / Online

The Aga Khan Museum Shop curates artisan-made goods from across the Silk Route, including scarves, ceramics, and jewelry sourced directly from craftspeople such as Baghdad-born candlemaker Nazhat Hadi. It operates as a full online store with worldwide shipping, plus in-store pickup for orders placed through the museum's Toronto location.

Best for Museum shop, Islamic art, artisan goods

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Tofino / Online

Tofino Soap Company has hand-crafted natural soap, candles and organic hair care from Vancouver Island botanicals since 2010, keeping packaging under 6% plastic. The brand sells through its own online store and wholesale to boutiques, spas and resorts including the Wickaninnish Inn.

Best for Soap & Body Care

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Main Street, downtown Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Running in downtown Antigonish since at least 2007, Happenstance gathers the work of local makers under one roof. Shelves carry local pottery, ceramics, jewellery, artwork, candles, books and Scottish gift items.

Best for Local crafts, pottery and Nova Scotia / Scottish gifts

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85 Water Street, Charlottetown

From a Water Street studio, Moonsnail makes more than 150 soaps and body-care products in small batches, from shampoo bars and bath salts to balms, facial oils and candles. The nature store leans on simple plant-based ingredients and carries lines for babies, men and dogs.

Best for Handmade natural soap and body care

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Squamish / Canada

Nootka and Sea is a Squamish apothecary and home goods shop making its own natural skincare, candles, and aromatherapy mists inspired by the West Coast since founder Mikki Bernier started the business in 2013. The cozy neighborhood shop sells in-store and online, including local flower arrangements and gift boxes.

Best for House-made natural skincare, candles and aromatherapy mists

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