This Valentine’s Day, we’re obsessing over sustainable gifts to share with our special someones that have a special focus on local Ottawa vendors and businesses! Check out our suggestions below!
Instead of a bouquet of flowers, try a potted plant from…
Plant & Curio, 173 Preston St.
Terra Plants & Flowers, 1142 Clapp Lane, Manotick
The Blossom Shop, 167 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Instead of a card from a large chain-store, try…
A handwritten letter or card
A card or stationary by a small artist from The Papery, 850 Bank St
A card by a Canadian artist from The Village Quire, 312 Richmond Rd
Instead of imported or mass manufactured gifts, try local, organic or homemade…
A local foodie gift box from Givopoly, 2000 Thurston Dr
Bath products from boogie + birdie, 256 Elgin St
A chocolate sampler or cocktail mix gift set from Maker House Co., 987 Wellington St
Stunning jewelry handcrafted by local artisans from Kindred Shop and Studio, 1243 Wellington St. W
Instead of giving a material gift, give an experience!
Plan a local takeout tour around the city! Focus on sustainable eateries or places that use Canadian products! Here are our suggestions:
Fauna for locally sourced “New-Canadian” plates, 425 Bank St
Bazille for woodfire pizza, 50 Rideau St, #500
Pelican, for delicious seafood, 1500 Bank St
Dreamland Cafe, a full italian Valentines Day menu, 262 Preston St.
As for outdoor activities, we encourage you to:
Spend a day skating on the Canal, with a Beavertail break, of course!
Give cross-country skiing a try at one of Ottawa’s many trails, make sure to bring some birdseed!
Take in some of the 2021 Winterlude festivities, whether it’s in person or online
Bonus! Check out Eventbrite for virtual V-Day events happening in Ottawa! https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--ottawa/valentines-day-events/
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