Gift Baskets to Canada

• Public Holidays in Canada

  • New Year’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day

• Christian Holidays in Canada

  • Lent
  • Easter Sunday

• Jewish Holidays in Canada

  • Tu B’Shevat
  • Purim
  • Lag B’Omer
  • Shavuot
  • Rosh Hashanah
  • Yom Kippur
  • Hanukkah

• Muslim Holidays in Canada

  • Eid Milad ul-Nabi
  • Eid al-Fitr
  • Eid al-Adha
  • Muharram/Islamic New Year
  • Ramadan
     

Canada has a vibrant and rich culture. The country is famously known for its progressive nature and acceptance of immigrants, making it a melting pot of many cultures and traditions. From old-world French to African, English, and custom blends, that’s what makes Canada truly unique and Canadian. It makes for a fantastic place to read about and an even better place to visit!
 

• Kwanzaa Week — December 26th until January 1st was dedicated to Kwanzaa week in 2018 by Toronto. This 7 day holiday celebrates and honors family, community, and culture. It is viewed as a real win of acceptance by the African population there and has quickly spread in popularity. It’s a holiday that is perfect for sending a gift to someone you know who lives in Canada.
   

• Victoria Day — Celebrated the Monday before May 25, also known as May Two-Four, May Long, and May Long Weekend. Victoria Day is meant to celebrate Queen Victoria (Her birthday was May 24, 1819). The holiday has shifted dates to make way for Empire Day, May 25th. For many, the long weekend marks the unofficial start of spring. Canadians use the weekend to be with family and friends, start planning for warmer weather adventures, and general wind down from the work week.
   

• Canada Day — Falling on July 1st, as the name might suggest, this day celebrates when Canada became a self-governing body. On July 1, 1867, Canada became officially recognized as self-governing, comprised of the 4 provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. It’s a day of parties, parades, concerts, feasts, and general happiness. It may not be a gift-giving holiday, but a bottle of wine or a pack of sweets would certainly be appreciated.
   

Birthdays in Canada are pretty much what you would expect. They are a huge part of friendships, family bonds, and romantic relationships. In other words, you better make sure you send a gift and give them a quick call just to actually say Happy Birthday! The rules for sending a birthday gift here are simple. Give them something they like, and if you can’t get it to them ON their birthday, get it there early. If you’re late, don’t stress too much; just tack on some extra sweets or another bottle of wine and make sure you call them to apologize. Yes, really, for most people, it’s just that simple.

Some of the most popular birthday gifts to Canada are sweets! From chocolates to cookies, gummies to flavored popcorn, something sweet will never go wrong. Go the extra mile and send their birthday cake to get even more appreciation!
 

Sending business gifts to Canada is never expected but always encouraged. Canada places a very high value on its workforce, and businesses appreciate seeing others do the same. If you send a gift to a VIP in a business office, try really impressing them by sending a hamper for their whole team to share.

But be careful; every business has its own rules for accepting gifts. Do yourself a favor and take the time to ask reception what their gift-giving policies are when you are updating your address books. The most common office restrictions are not allowing any gifts containing alcohol. If you know the best gift is a bottle of their favorite scotch, see if you can send it to their home address instead.
 

The rules for impressing your partner in Canada are simple: know what they like.

Yup, that’s really it. Flowers and chocolates tend to reign supreme in Canada for romantic gifts, as they do in much of the world. But you love this person, and you want to impress them. So we say, to heck with the expected and get something catered to them.

Do you know her favorite beer? Treat her to a beer basket with her favorites! What about surprising him with a stunning bouquet? Whatever is going to make them happiest is the gift you should choose. We’d be happy to look into something custom if you don’t find the perfect romantic gift for your loved one.

Keep in mind that during peak seasons, such as Valentine’s Day, it’s harder to meet our normal delivery times. Make sure you order early, and remember you can schedule orders up to a year in advance, a real winner for Anniversaries too!
 

Our gourmet gift selections are the most popular gift we have going to Canada. Baskets that have a mix of savory and sweet elements really seem to be the favorite way to go when trying to spoil your friends. Another fun fact is that other than Winter Holidays, saying Thank You is the most selected reason for sending a gift.
 

Ensuring you write a complete address is crucial for delivering anything in Canada. Luckily, how to write an address for delivery to Canada is nice and easy. Below you’ll find a list of the information you’ll need for a complete address:

• Recipient name
• Business name (if applicable)
• Street address number, street name, and apartment number (if applicable)
• City, province or territory, and postal code
• Country
   

So a complete address to Canada would look something like this:

John Green
123 Library Road Apartment 4
Toronto, ON M4B 2JB
Canada

• If you’ve been invited to a home in Canada, traditional gifts include chocolate, flowers, or a bottle of high-quality wine.
• Gifts are traditionally opened as soon as it is received and in front of the gift giver.
• Red Roses should only be sent for romantic occasions.
• Chrysanthemums or White Lilies should be avoided as they are associated with funerals.