The Local Wishlist

24/09/2025

HOORAY! Attention local makers and businesses! Applications are now officially OPEN for the 2025 edition of The Local Wishlist, Halifax Bloggers' epic online holiday gift guide. If you make a product or offer a giftable experience in Nova Scotia, it's free to apply. Head to the link and send us your best work! ❄️🎉


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Show us what you've got, local makers and producers!

19/12/2024

🎄✨ Christmas is just around the corner, a time to celebrate what makes our communities shine!

Nova Scotia’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and creators are the passionate, hardworking individuals who form the heart of our vibrant local communities. Their businesses offer unique and thoughtful holiday gift ideas that are sure to delight! 🎁✨

Supporting local doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out the article below from The Local Wishlist to discover simple ways to make a meaningful difference this season. 💙

Discover the story of the producers behind the Nova Scotia Loyal sticker

17/12/2024

The 2024 Last Minute Local Gift Guide! Relax, we've got your back. Here are plenty of local gifts you can still buy between now and December 24th, from the pages of the Local Wishlist. You'll find this guide at the link, and the full Local Wishlist (with over 500 local gift ideas) at localwishlist.ca. ❄️🎁


Nova Scotia Loyal Neptune Theatre Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Taste of Nova Scotia Evergreen Festival White Point Beach Resort Halifax Chamber of Commerce Downtown Halifax Spring Garden Area Business Association Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia The Trainyard Halifax Partnership Hook Line & Tinker Spirit Spa

Local gifts you can still get your hands on by December 24th!

17/12/2024

🎁 Last-Minute Gifting? We’ve Got You Covered! 🎄

If you haven’t wrapped up your holiday shopping yet, don’t worry—it’s not too late! developed each year by our friends is full of amazing Nova Scotia-made gift ideas to help you finish your list while supporting local businesses.

✨ Shop local, spread joy, and give gifts that come from the heart of our community.

13/12/2024

And celebrate with intention, love, and the unmatched magic of Nova Scotia. A guest post from our friends and partners at Nova Scotia Loyal. 🎁❤️

Make this holiday season one to remember.

10/12/2024

12 Gifts of Comfort and Joy, a curated collection of gifts for a little cheer during a sometimes stressful season. Because we could all use more comfort in our lives, especially now! We've handpicked a few of our Nova Scotia-made favourites, direct from the pages of the 2024 Local Wishlist. 🎁❤️


Rousseau Chocolatier Halifax Paper Hearts
Nova Scotia Loyal Neptune Theatre Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Taste of Nova Scotia Evergreen Festival White Point Beach Resort Halifax Chamber of Commerce Downtown Halifax Spring Garden Area Business Association Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia The Trainyard Halifax Partnership Hook Line & Tinker Spirit Spa

A dozen gift ideas from the Local Wishlist to help make spirits bright

05/12/2024

Home is more than just a place, it’s a feeling we build together. By choosing local, we’re not only supporting businesses but also strengthening our communities, celebrating the talents of our neighbors, and securing a brighter future for Nova Scotia.

Whether you’re a consumer, producer, or retailer, Nova Scotia Loyal provides countless opportunities to champion and celebrate local. Learn more in the post below!

This is why buying local matters

05/12/2024

A guest post from our friends and partners at Nova Scotia Loyal. This is why buying local matters. 🎁❤️

This is why buying local matters

03/12/2024

NEW: 10 Gifts of Fun and Games, a curated collection of gifts to inspire more playtime. Because we all need to play! We've handpicked a few of our Nova Scotia-made favourites, direct from the pages of the 2024 Local Wishlist. 🎁❤️


Hometown Pride Johnny Zees' Only Vesuvius Media Grape Escapes Wine Tours
Nova Scotia Loyal Neptune Theatre Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Taste of Nova Scotia Evergreen Festival White Point Beach Resort Halifax Chamber of Commerce Downtown Halifax Spring Garden Area Business Association Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia The Trainyard Halifax Partnership Hook Line & Tinker Spirit Spa

Playful gifts for any age, from the pages of the Local Wishlist

29/11/2024

It's Black Friday, but we don't want you heading to the big box stores. There are plenty of local businesses offering sales and promotions for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Museum Store Sunday, and Cyber Monday, you just have to know where to look. We've started a round up of deals from local businesses, and we'll add to it as we find more. Please support local! 🎁

Neptune Theatre Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Taste of Nova Scotia Evergreen Festival White Point Beach Resort Halifax Chamber of Commerce Downtown Halifax Spring Garden Area Business Association Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia The Trainyard Halifax Partnership Hook Line & Tinker Spirit Spa

Local businesses are offering great deals this weekend. Don't miss out!

26/11/2024

NEW: 15 Gifts For Real Animal Lovers, a curated collection full of geese and foxes and whales and birds and barnyard animals! We've handpicked some of our Nova Scotia-made favourites, direct from the pages of the 2024 Local Wishlist. 🎁❤️


Argyle Fine Art Poison Pear Thief&Bandit Genius Premium Craft Boxes Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
Neptune Theatre Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Taste of Nova Scotia Evergreen Festival White Point Beach Resort Halifax Chamber of Commerce Downtown Halifax Spring Garden Area Business Association Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia The Trainyard Halifax Partnership Hook Line & Tinker Spirit Spa

Gifts for anyone who likes animals as much as (or maybe more than) people.

19/11/2024

NEW! A dozen Nova Scotia-made gift ideas for anyone who's really wishing they could be home for the holidays. Send a little bit of home their way with this collection of handpicked items direct from the pages of the 2024 Local Wishlist. 🎁❤️


Collages by AKDoak Rousseau Chocolatier hi, love. greetings Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press Genius Premium Craft Boxes Nova Scotia Nature Trust Neptune Theatre Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Taste of Nova Scotia Evergreen Festival White Point Beach Resort Halifax Chamber of Commerce Downtown HalifaxSpring Garden Area Business Association Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia The Trainyard Halifax Partnership Hook Line & Tinker Spirit Spa

A dozen gift ideas for homesick expats, from the pages of the 2024 Local Wishlist