We’re quickly approaching the holiday season, and advent calendars are always a fun and nostalgic way to count down the days of December.
From wine to olive oil to chocolate, we rounded up a list of advent calendars made by local companies that are perfect for a gift or yourself. The calendars come in a variety of price points, so you’re bound to find something that fits into your Christmas budget.
For wine lovers, Color de Vino has a variety of advent calendar options that come in cute custom boxes specially designed to remove one bottle per day. There are options for a 12-day or 24-day advent calendar, and it’s perfect for celebrating the holiday season or just adding something new and exciting to your collection.
Address: 9606 82nd Avenue NW
Cost: Starts at $349 for 12 bottles
Jazz up your home and crystal collection with a stunning advent calendar made by Cave & Canyon Crystal Boutique, an international shop headquartered right here in Edmonton. The advent calendars are on sale right now, so it’s a great time to buy!
Address: Online
Cost: $248
Head over to Highlands Liquor, where the Hoppy Holidays advent calendar will take you on a 24-day craft beer tour featuring brews from across the country. Enjoy one tall can per day, which includes a variety of beers from IPAs to stouts, pilsners, and more.
Address: 6427 112th Avenue NW
Cost: $147.99
Enjoy cooking? Great. The Evolution advent calendar provides 24 days of various oils, vinegars, and sea salts, complete with short video recipes tailored to the advent calendar’s content of the day. The calendar itself is beautifully made, featuring stunning cover art of Moraine Lake.
Address: Locations in the Brewery District, Southgate Centre, and in St. Albert; check here for a full list of stores.
Cost: $69.95
This charming shop in the heart of Beaumont connects the public with local crafters and makers in the Edmonton area. Its 12-day advent calendar is an adorable gift idea, complete with 12 beautiful hand-wrapped gifts curated from a selection of Painted Door’s most popular items.
Address: 5013 50 Street, Beaumont
Cost: $114.99
Lastly, why not elevate your usual chocolate advent calendar this year with one made by an Edmonton chocolatier? This 24-day calendar offers unique flavours of two-bite chocolates, including pineapple and matcha, eggnog crème brûlée, caramel corn and more.
Address: 1620 Lacombe Court NW
Cost: $73