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Gift Guide 2024: The Local Edition

November 14, 2024 - by Geneviève Latour

11 local gift ideas for everyone on your list
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bag of coffee beans
Photo: @trebilcockcoffeeroasters | Instagram
Thermea Spa Village
Photo: @thermeawhitby | Instagram
eggnog flavoured chocolate bars
Photo: @onemorecocoa | Instagram
Whispering Springs
Photo: @whispering_springs | Instagram
Aide lavender solid lotion bar
Photo: @aidebodycare | Instagram
yellow cocktail
Photo: @thedurhamdistillery | Instagram
woman doing yoga
Photo: @krista_bromfield | Instagram
chocolate strawberry semi-sweet cider
Photo: @slabtowncider | Instagram
man pouring a beer
Photo: @townbrewery | Instagram
Santa playing golf
Photo: @royalashburn | Instagram
box full of varied doughnuts
Photo: @crave.doughnuts | Instagram

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