November 26, 2022 | Our Guelph Favourites

Our Favourite Places to Find Unique Gifts in Guelph and the Tri-Cities

HARMONY

Harmony stores are family-run and packed with affordable personalized handmade jewelry and engraved jewelry. They carry a wide range of locally designed and printed apparel.. . An amazing ambiance can be found in every one of their four locations, 2 are in Guelph, 1 in Waterloo, and the fourth is in Stratford. Inventory is constantly changing, so it is only easy to spot a unique item.
Check it out:: https://www.harmonyonline.ca/.
Drop by:
35 Wyndham Street N. Guelph, or Call 519.767.0504
435 Stone Road W. Guelph, or Call 519.767.1136
42 King Street S., Waterloo, or Call 519.746.0737
75 Ontario St., Stratford, or Call 519.272.0695

BLOOMS & FLORA 

Blooms & Flora specialize in designing one-of-a-kind flowers, sourcing locally and seasonally wherever feasible.  They have a wide selection of unusual, exotic, and lovely indoor plants. Additionally, they offer a huge selection of terrariums with succulents and tropical plants, air plants, and more.

Check it out:  https://www.bloomsandflora.com/

Call: (519) 265-3505

Drop by: 182 Woolwich Street Guelph, ON N1H 3V

ON THE VERGE

The extensive inventory of original and witty gifts that On the Verge offers is always being updated. You will find excellently crafted houseware, gorgeous clothing, and unique jewelry. Check out the funny cards and gag gifts if you want a laugh.  On the Verge is a fantastic place to start if you’re stumped for a gift idea. Every customer who comes is greeted by a beautiful golden retriever.

Check it out:: https://ontheverge.ca/

Call: 519-763-9780

Drop by::  5 Quebec St, Guelph, Ontario

GILDED CAGE

Internationally inspired clothing designs using the most luxurious, ecological, and elegantly comfortable materials. You will also find some locally made bath products, jewelry, and other unique gifts.  The store carries a collection of clothes from Italy and some one-of-a-kind jewelry made by African artists.

Check it out https://gildedcageboutique.ca/

Call  519-400-3413

Drop by: 54 Carden St., Guelph On

SIMPLY WONDERFUL TOYS

In the heart of Guelph, there is a small independent shop called Simply Wonderful. There is a fantastic range of top-notch games, toys, and other entertainment options for kids and kids at heart. The costs are affordable. The store is divided into parts; the further back you go, the younger the target market for the merchandise is. The store atmosphere is ideal for children. This is precisely what comes to mind when you think of a traditional toy store.

Check it out: https://simplywonderfultoys.ca/

Call: (519) 824-5682

Drop by: 10 Paisley St, Guelph, ON N1H 2N6

RUG & WEAVE DECOR

Rug & Weave is a renowned home décor retailer located in the old Mercury building in the heart of Guelph. Svein and Sarah, husband and wife owners, first made money by selling antique rugs online. It is much more than just a fantastic rug store; it provides high-quality homewares for every room in the house, including adorable baby items.

Check it out: https://www.rugandweave.com

Call:  (226)-962-9044 ext. 1

Drop by:  14 Macdonell St. Guelph, N1H 2Z3

REID’S CHOCOLATE SHOPPE

Reid’s Chocolate Shoppe, situated in the city’s historic centre, has been creating decadent chocolate treats since 1948. Traditional candies, nuts, and whole bean coffees are also available. Along with prepared packages, there is a wide selection in their case to create your own box for gifts. Vegan options are available. They are famous for their tortoises,  pecans covered in caramel with a coat of either milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or both.  

Guelph

Check it out: https://reidchocolates.com/

Call  519 265 8698

Drop by: 55 Wyndham Street North, Guelph, ON, Cambridge

Check it out: https://reidchocolates.com/

Call: 519 621 6988 

Drop by:  42 Ainslie Street North, Cambridge, ON  or  39 Elgin St S, Cambridge

BONES AND BISCUITS

The Bone & Biscuit Company has consistently upheld the highest standards and quality of natural foods, supplies, and accessories with health-conscious pet owners in mind. They assess each product’s nutritional value, production processes, and ingredients to determine its quality. Their product lines only offer the best raw, dried, and canned foods of the highest caliber, as well as a wide choice of natural treats, homeopathic supplements, distinctive artisan baked goods, clothes, a wide selection of “boutique” toys, and everyday care products.

Check it out: https://www.boneandbiscuit.ca/

Call:  519-265-6444

Drop by: Unit 2A, 30 Clair Road West, Guelph

SPOIL THE DOG BAKERY & BOUTIQUE

At Spoil the Dog, they bake the goodies with basic ingredients and always keep your pet’s health in mind. Your pet will adore all of them, whether a single cookie, little snacks, or packs. Make a special event memorable by ordering a cake or cupcake for your pet. You can find bandanas, jerseys, sweaters, and trendy accessories to make your pet look marvelous. There are many beautiful toys, pet care products, and accessories available. They haven’t forgotten your cats; snacks and toys are available.

Check it out: https://spoilthedogbakery.myshopify.com/

Call: 1 (519) 664 1724

Drop by: 4 Hachborn St W @ King, St. Jacobs, ON

KARGER

At Karger, you will find modern furnishings, clothing, artwork, and accessories with a passion for contemporary homes and lifestyles. A collection based on Canadian heritage, showcasing a contemporary Canadian aesthetic with an international appeal.  Karger’s flagship store, which opened in 1993, is situated in Elora, the most picturesque village in all of Ontario. If you need to think about something overnight, there is a stunning Airbnb above the store.   

Check-it-out: https://kargerlife.com/

Call: 519.846.2921

Drop by: 14 East Mill Street, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 Canada

JAMMED LOVELY

Laura Demer owns this highly regarded gift and home décor shop situated along the Grand River in lovely Elora.  This quaint store offers one-of-a-kind, reasonably priced merchandise.  You will find unique goods created in Canada and from exotic and fascinating places worldwide. Discover original artwork, candles, bath & body products, home décor goods, scarves, handbags, and accessories.

Check it out: https://shopepiphanyapparel.ca/pages/jammed-lovely

Call: 519-846-8890

Drop by: 22 Mill St W, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

EPIPHANY APPAREL

Epiphany, a stunning store located in the beautiful village of Elora, first opened its doors in 2008. A bit of history; Laura and her husband Tim launched a delightful gift shop called and then decided they wanted to stock apparel as well, but the location quickly became too tiny, giving rise to their 2nd store, Epiphany. It is a lovely natural setting that goes wonderfully with the feminine, exquisite attire. The unique clothing displayed throughout the store is augmented with exceptional accessories, household goods, and gifts. 

Check it out: https://shopepiphanyapparel.ca/

Call:  (519) 846-2577

Drop by: 6 Mill St W, Elora

HANSCOMB GLASS STUDIO

Hanscomb Glass Studio has been producing and maintaining lovely glass pieces for the public to enjoy for the past 35 years. While most of the work that is produced is on the design and construction of new custom and commissioned windows, they also enjoy making functional and ornamental glass pieces that are sold through our studio shop. Their studio is in the artistic neighbourhood of Elora.

Check it out: https://hanscombglass.com/

Call: (519) 846-0884

Drop by. 40 Church St E, Elora

ARTHUR CASH AND CARRY

Arthur’s friendly community is home to Arthur Cash and Carry. It is a popular location for unique merchandise for homes, cottages, and outdoor living spaces—everything from seasonal goods to furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art, and other accent items. Arthur Cash and Carry is the only place to purchase items from the Welcome Home collection. The store has fascinating exhibits showcasing the staff’s enthusiasm that made them.

Check it out: https://www.arthurcashandcarry.com/

Call: (519) 848-6320

Drop by:  101 Smith St, Arthur, ON N0G 1A0

THE PLUMBER’S WIFE

The Plumber’s wife is a high-end lifestyle and home décor store established in Arthur in 2008. There are excellent items crafted by skilled artisans, including more than 20 local artisans. Don’t be misled by the name; this business sells gifts and home décor for other rooms of the house, not just the bathroom. Although the store looks little from the outside, this jewel is endless and full of treasures. Shop online or in person! Regardless of location or price, interior decoration services and packages are available.

Check it out: https://theplumberswife.ca/

Call: (226) 443-4300

Drop by: 238 George St., Arthur

JOANIE’S CRAFTS GIFTS AND STAINED GLASS 

Fergus has had Joanie’s doors open for 19 years. It is a distinctive boutique with gifts, home goods, and stained glass products. The stained glass artwork is impressive and was produced by a local artist. They feature a wide range of merchandise which is frequently changing. They have a wonderful assortment of unique presents and reasonably priced fascinating home goods

Check it out: https://joanies.ca/

Call: (519) 787-7063

Drop by: 116 St Andrew St W, Fergus

I LOVE CHOCOLATE

I Love Chocolate is a fantastic little store in Fergus that has been creating Belgian chocolates by hand for the past 20 years. You can choose from a wide choice of delicious goodies whether you’re looking for something sweet or a beautiful gift. There is a house cream counter where you can get excellent Kawartha dairy ice cream. Additionally, they sell fudge, greeting cards, kid-friendly presents, and coffee cups.

Check it Out: https://ilovechocolate.ca/

Call: 519-843-7906

Drop by: 227 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus

CORNERSTONE HOME

Hundreds of carefully chosen items arrive regularly at Cornerstone to keep the inventory current. Everything is unique but also very current. The collection includes everything from live edge tables to sectional couches, exquisite linens, lovely home decor, and handcrafted glassware. Cambridge is the biggest in the area, at 50,000 square feet spread over two floors in downtown Galt.

Check it out:  https://cornerstonefurniture.ca/

 Drop by: 90 Main St, Cambridge, ON N1R 1V7

THE ART OF HOME

The Art of Home is a pretty store in downtown Galt’s heart. It has beautiful home décor, clothes, and baby and kids products. It has a vast selection of seasonal décor to make every season in your home festive. There is a large selection of unique jewelry. This store is a perfect place to shop for a gift or something special for yourself. A very adorable shop.   

Check it out:: https://www.theartofhome.ca/

Call: : (519) 621-9237

Drop by:: 11 Ainslie St S, Cambridge, ON N1R 3J9

ACCENTS FOR LIVING

For the past 20 years, Accents for Living has been renowned for selling exquisite interior decor.   A truly one-of-a-kind sanctuary may be created in your room with the help of their stores’ ever-evolving collections of exquisite furniture, art, plush bedding, area rugs, lighting, and lifestyle items.  Distinguished designers are available to help you with all your decorating needs.  

Check it out: https://accentsforliving.com/

Call: (519) 822-2929Drop by:  8 Brock Rd N, Guelph

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