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🎁 Your Bay of Quinte Shop Local Gift Guide 2024

Discover the Perfect Holiday Gifts in the Bay of Quinte!

This holiday season, why not make your gift-giving extra special by shopping local? Our Holiday Gift Guide is packed with unique and thoughtful presents from the Bay of Quinte's finest local businesses. From Stirling to Picton and everywhere in between we’ve got you covered. You'll find something for everyone on your list while supporting our local community. Let's spread the holiday cheer and shop local! 🎄

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Store: Lighthall Vineyards
Address: 308 Lighthall Road, Milford
lighthallvineyards.com
Lighthall Vineyards is a small, proud producer of wines from their estate vineyards in Prince Edward County. They also produce cheese from a nearby sheep farmer. The vineyard is known for its meticulous care of vines and dedication to showcasing the natural flavors of the fruit grown in the region. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, cheese pairings, and a cozy, personal experience at this charming winery.

Budget: Treat your loved ones to the exquisite taste of Lighthall Vineyards’ 2023 Progression Sparkling Wine. Crafted from estate-grown grapes in Prince Edward County, this sparkling wine offers a refreshing flavor profile with notes of citrus and green apple. Perfect for celebrations, it’s an ideal gift for wine enthusiasts who appreciate quality and craftsmanship.

Mid-Range: Made from fresh local ewe’s milk, these cheeses are crafted with the same dedication and care as their renowned wines. Perfect for pairing with holiday feasts, they add a special touch to your celebrations. Ideal for food lovers who appreciate the finer things in life, these cheeses make a thoughtful and delicious gift.

Splurge: This exceptional sparkling wine, made using the traditional method, has spent 10 years aging on its lees, resulting in rich toasty aromas and flavors of preserved lemon and citrus curd. With only a limited number of bottles available, it’s a rare and special gift for wine enthusiasts who appreciate depth and craftsmanship.

Store: The Ye11ow Studio
Address: 281 Main St, Picton
The Ye11ow Studio | Handmade Pottery
The Ye11ow Studio is a working handmade pottery studio and store located on Main Street in Picton. They create and sell classic pottery with a modern vision, offering a range of beautiful and functional pieces. Their collection includes mugs, bowls, vases, and platters, all crafted with care and attention to detail.

Budget: Ever wanted a mice mug? Lucky for you, here they are! The mice mugs are always changing, and only the cutest mug mice will be shipped to you. Each mug features an adorable felt mouse dressed in seasonal attire, holding a mini mug. These mugs are handmade on the potter’s wheel in their studio.

Mid-Range: The Travel Mug is perfect for those who value style and sustainability on the go. This tall mug fits your favorite hot or cold beverages and is both dishwasher and microwave safe. It comes with a reusable food-grade silicone lid, making it a practical and eco-friendly gift.

Splurge: Imagine baking and presenting your holiday desserts in this beautiful 10" stoneware pie plate. Perfect for creating and showcasing your favorite pies, this elegant plate adds a touch of charm to any holiday table.

Store: Momentous Athletics
Address: 199 Bell Blvd, Unit 3, Belleville
momentousathletics.ca
Momentous Athletics is a fitness and performance center in Belleville. They offer a wide range of services, including strength and conditioning, personal training, and athletic development programs. The facility provides a personalized training experience with expert coaches who help clients achieve their fitness goals.

Budget: Yes. You are seeing this correctly, Lululemon in Belleville! Momentous Athletics offers a diverse range of items to suit various preferences. The collection includes both Momentous Athletics branded apparel and unbranded pieces, as well as a selection of premium Lululemon products. Whether seeking high-performance gear or casual wear, customers will find something perfect for their needs.

Mid-Range: Treat yourself or someone else to a comprehensive initial assessment and/or treatment. Book an appointment for your family or friends with one of their skilled massage therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, or athletic therapists. They provide personalized care to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals.

Splurge: Their personal training packages are an excellent way to support a budding athlete or to help someone work on their New Year’s resolutions. These packages offer tailored programs designed to meet individual fitness goals and needs. Give the gift of health this holiday season!

Store: Foxboro Fork in the Road
Address: 420 Ashley St, Foxboro foxboroforkintheroad.ca
Foxboro Fork in the Road is a charming retail store in Foxboro. They offer a variety of products, including home decor, kitchenware, bird food, seasonal items, and many more. Known for their friendly service and cozy atmosphere, it’s a great spot to shop for unique finds and enjoy sweet treats on Saturdays.

Budget: This tasting set includes four 50 ml bottles of specialty syrups: smoked and infused with hot peppers, Tennessee whiskey barrel-aged for 12 months, cold-smoked, and coffee-infused. It’s a unique culinary experience perfect for sharing with family and friends or giving as a gift.

Mid-Range: Imported from Turkey, This holiday-themed hot chocolate mix set includes twelve packets with ten unique flavors, such as Pumpkin Pie, Cookie Butter, Salted Caramel Donut, and more. It’s perfect for gifting or enjoying a variety of festive flavors. Each mix has a shelf life of 12 months.

Splurge: The 25L Chilly Ice Box is perfect for weekend camping trips or dock parties. It features heavy-duty rotomolded construction, 40 mm insulated walls for excellent ice retention, a form-fitted interlock lid system, a quick drain release valve, and a heavy-duty stainless steel handle. It’s virtually indestructible and wildlife-resistant.

Store: Zest Kitchen Shop
Address: 192 Main St W, Picton
zestkitchenshop.com
Zest Kitchen Shop is dedicated to people who love to cook. They offer a wide range of cooking gadgets, cookware, bakeware, and knives, as well as tableware and linens from well-known brands and talented local artisans. Perfect for finding unique kitchen items and gifts, Zest Kitchen Shop provides everything you need to elevate your culinary experience.

Budget Friendly: This set of two dishtowels features delightful alpine-themed designs, perfect for the holiday season. Made from high-quality cotton, they are both functional and decorative, making them an ideal gift for anyone who loves to cook or entertain.

Mid-Range: This luxurious olive oil, infused with the rich aroma of black truffles, is perfect for adding a gourmet touch to festive dishes. A sophisticated gift for food lovers.

Splurge: This beautifully curated basket includes a selection of gourmet treats and kitchen essentials, perfect for food lovers and home chefs. It’s an ideal gift to show your appreciation and spread holiday cheer.

Store: Designs by Alexis Rose
Address: 225 Glenn Miller Road, Trenton
Designs by Alexis Rose | Bespoke Florals
Designs by Alexis Rose specializes in creating bespoke floral arrangements with passion and expertise. They offer personalized services for various occasions, including sympathy florals, creative workshops, and stunning wedding arrangements.

Budget Friendly: These dried floral ornaments are an affordable and charming option for small gifts, perfect for Secret Santa exchanges or stocking stuffers.

Mid Range: Shop giftware from local makers includes artisanal chocolates, botanical glass cups, skincare products, scrunchies, candles, and sweaters. These items are perfect for thoughtful and personalized gifts.

Splurge: The holiday centerpieces, wreaths, and bouquets are perfect gifts that can be sent to family or friends. These beautiful arrangements add a festive touch to any home during the holiday season.

Store: Sage and Pine Collective
Address: 280 Front St, Belleville
Sage + Pine Collective | Hair Artistry
Sage and Pine Collective is a beauty salon located in downtown Belleville. They offer personalized services tailored to each guest's unique style, personality, goals, and lifestyle. The salon is committed to continuous education, staying on top of the latest trends and techniques in the beauty industry.

Budget Friendly: You’ll want to look your best at all of those holiday parties. Treat yourself to a new Cut, Colour or Style this Holiday Season!

Mid Range: Shampoo/Conditioner Duos and Styling Products on sale until Christmas! These could make the perfect stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift.

Splurge: Ready to turn heads this season? Treat yourself to the ultimate hair upgrade with our luxurious, custom matched extensions at Sage + Pine Collective.

Store: The Beauty Collective
Address: 6835 Highway 62, Belleville
The Beauty Collective
The Beauty Collective is a modern beauty salon offering a range of medical aesthetics and beauty treatments. They focus on providing a luxurious experience, with services designed to enhance each client's natural beauty. Their offerings include advanced skincare treatments, injectables, laser hair removal, and more, all performed by highly trained professionals.

Budget Friendly: The gift of choice - a gift card. Simple, but so valuable.

Mid Range: Skin care packs make a wonderful Christmas gift because they offer a luxurious and thoughtful way to pamper loved ones, helping them feel refreshed and rejuvenated during the holiday season.

Splurge: Injectables are a great Christmas gift because they offer a quick beauty boost for the holidays.

Store: Trailhead Belleville
Address: 365 North Front St, Belleville
Trailhead Belleville | Outdoor Clothing and Equipment
Trailhead Belleville offers a wide range of outdoor clothing and equipment for the adventurous individual. They provide high-quality gear for activities such as hiking, camping, and paddling. Their collection includes durable apparel, footwear, and accessories from top brands, ensuring you are well-prepared for your next adventure.

Budget: Every man needs a pair of these. The Saxx Ultra boxer briefs are perfect for comfort during red-eye flights and all-day meetings. Made from moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and breathable fabric, they feature the patented BallPark Pouch™ for support, a 9-panel construction for movement, and soft seams for comfort.

Mid-Range: The Patagonia UL Black Hole Mini Hip Pack is a tough, lightweight pack designed to carry the bare essentials. Made from 100% recycled body fabric, lining, and webbing, it stows into its own pocket when not in use. Available in various colors, this hip pack is perfect for those who need a compact and eco-friendly option for their adventures.

Splurge: The Trailhead Distance Hoodie is designed for day-in and day-out wear, offering unmatched comfort and durability. Made with double-stitched seams and anti-pill, 100% ring-spun cotton face fabric, it features a synthetic fleece lining for added warmth and moisture management. Perfect for both road and trail adventures.

Store: Stock & Row Cider
Address: 114 Gilead Road, Bloomfield
Stock & Row Cider | Craft Ciders
Stock & Row Cider offers a variety of craft ciders made from 100% Ontario apples. Their ciders are known for being low in sugar, gluten-free, and bursting with unique flavors. Some popular options include Slow & Low Dry Cider, Lime Crush Cider, and Cold Tea Raspberry Cider. Perfect for enjoying on their own or pairing with your favorite meals.

Budget Friendly: Enjoy a mixed 6 pack of Stock & Row ciders (Slow & Low, Lime Crush, and Cold Tea) in a branded pint glass over the holidays with an apple-loving friend. These ciders are perfect for a festive and personalized gift.

Mid-Range: Stock & Row would like to introduce cider lovers to their new label, Stoss Lee Wines. This gift includes their staple ciders, a cozy toque, and a County Russet apple cider fermented on their estate Chardonnay skins called Eclair. This makes a perfect gift for cider enthusiasts, wine lovers, and anyone who enjoys unique, locally crafted beverages.

Splurge: A great gift for cider and wine lovers. This gift includes a 12 mix pack of Stock & Row ciders, including their newest Iced Tea. Stoss Lee’s award-winning 2022 Cuesta Chardonnay comes alongside the fan-favorite 2023 Only The Lonely Pinot Noir blend. Enjoy it all while lounging in their concert tee. Perfect for anyone who appreciates fine beverages and stylish comfort.

Store: Rawdon Creek Soap Co.
Address: 26 Mill Street, Stirling
Rawdon Creek Soap Co. | Handcrafted Bath & Body Products
Rawdon Creek Soap Co. is a charming, family-owned business located in Stirling. They offer a delightful range of handcrafted soaps, candles, whipped tallow balm, and more. Committed to using natural and locally sourced ingredients, their products are free from preservatives, sulphates, and parabens.

Budget: The Vanilla Bean Soap is a handcrafted soap with a comforting vanilla scent. Made with natural ingredients like grass-fed tallow and water buffalo milk, it’s gentle and moisturizing, perfect for relieving dry skin. Supporting this product means supporting a local business dedicated to natural and sustainable products, making it a thoughtful and luxurious gift.

Mid-Range: The Coconut Bay Tallow Balm is an all-purpose sensitive skin cream with a light tropical coconut scent. Made from 100% grass-fed tallow, it quickly soothes irritated skin and provides intense moisture. This balm is easily absorbed and is great for stretch marks.

Splurge: The Christmas In The Country candle is made from 100% all-natural soy wax, ensuring a clean and sustainable burn. It features a festive blend of Siberian fir, pine needles, balsam spruce, frosted cypress, and eucalyptus, creating a cozy holiday atmosphere.

Store: Runway Bridal
Address: 282 Front Street, Belleville
Runway Bridal
Runway Bridal is a premier bridal boutique in downtown Belleville. They offer a curated collection of wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories. The boutique provides a personalized shopping experience with expert stylists who help brides find their perfect dress.

Budget-Friendly: The Keepsake Kit is a sentimental bundle for brides, featuring a Custom Bridal Illustration by stylist Cassidy, capturing the bride's gown, accessories, and personal details. The kit includes a champagne-scented candle and a "Wifey" Tee. The illustration can be completed before the holidays or with a voucher for after the wedding.

Mid-Range: The Bride Era Bundle is the perfect holiday gift to make any bride feel special. This curated set includes elegant vow books, a cozy "Bride" sweatshirt, a travel jewelry case, a chic scrunchie, and a festive bride ornament. Buying the bundle offers extra savings, benefiting both your budget and the bride!

Splurge: FREE Holiday ornament with the purchase of a “Bride” or “Wifey” sweatshirt.

Store: Wish Home Interiors
Address: 34 Front Street, Trenton
Wish Home Interiors
Wish Home Interiors is a premier home decor and furniture store located in downtown Trenton. They offer a curated collection of home furnishings, decor items, and accessories. The store provides a personalized shopping experience with expert decorators who help customers find the perfect pieces to enhance their homes.

Budget-Friendly: These planters are so fun and make such a sweet gift! Anyone who looks at this will have a smile come across their face. They are cement so will stand the test of time and can go indoor or out.

Mid-Range: This piece of art is more suited for winter but we have a wide variety of art options. This piece is #225 and is embellished on canvas. Check out in store to shop for many more sizes and designs.

Splurge: This high-quality sofa is custom made in Toronto. It can be made in a variety of styles and fabrics. It has a solid wood frame and high-density foam, topped with a high-performance fabric.

Store: Lafferty's Menswear
Address: 228 Front Street, Belleville
Laffertys
Lafferty's Menswear is a well-established clothing store in downtown Belleville, specializing in premium menswear. They offer a wide range of stylish and high-quality clothing, including suits, casual wear, and accessories. Known for their excellent customer service, Lafferty's Menswear provides personalized fitting and tailoring services to ensure every customer looks their best.

Budget-Friendly: Spend $100 on a gift card and get $20 back. That’s simply a good economical choice.

Mid - Range: Every guy could use a nice plaid shirt. These ones are really nice. Give the gift of Johnnie-O’s plaid collection.

Splurge: Another thing every man should have in his closet, a cashmere sweater from Johnnie-O’s. Maybe even pair the plaid shirt with the cashmere sweater if you’re feeling really generous.

Store: Cracked Glass Design
Address: 15 Market Street - Unit 3, Belleville

Cracked Glass Design
Cracked Glass Design is a unique home decor store in Belleville specializing in custom glass art. They offer a variety of services including creating new glass pieces, repairing and cleaning existing ones, and providing glass and product supplies. The store also offers private lessons, studio time, kiln rental, and scheduled workshops, making it a hub for both glass art enthusiasts and professionals.

Budget-Friendly: Check out these awesome fused glass magnets that can also be used as little lapel pins.

Mid-Range: How about this radiant snowflake with great textures. Great to have year-round on display.

Splurge: 'Iced' is epitomized by a tree standing atop a frozen body of water, its branches shimmering in the light.

Did we miss your favourite store? Email us for our next edition. Happy shopping and thanks for reading!

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