15 Gift Ideas That Show Off Your Calgary Pride

Call us Santa's little helper as we dash across the city looking for local things to fill your stockings! Shopping local is a fun and easy way to find unique gifts, while showing off your pride. So if you're still looking for ideas, here are a few of our favourites.

Affordable gift baskets made with premium, locally sourced gourmet goodies? Yes, please! Snap up these pre-made gift packs at any Second to None Meat locations, and maybe grab a Cranberry Relish for yourself to perk up any deli meat tray. Starting at $20, available at crmrkitchen.com.

This Canmore-based small batch coffee roaster deliver's way more body than your average espresso blend. They source the best Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic Certified and specialty green coffee beans from around the world. All coffee is roasted to order and shipped within 24 to 48 hours of roasting. Starting at $9, available at mountainblendscoffee.ca.

Rumour has it the NHL once called up the Calgary Flames marketing department and asked how they managed to give away so many jerseys. Little did they know ticket holders took it upon themselves to buy their own jerseys to support the C of Red. Your Flames fan likely has a jersey, but we're betting they don't have a logo'd ugly Christmas sweater. Available at Sport Chek, which BTW, is a home grown Calgary company. $63, available at sportchek.ca.

You can't get more Calgarian than this lucky necklace. For those not into the urban cowboy look, check out this local designer's delicate jewelry and hair accessories. Pssst: the paper airplane zipper pull is the ultimate stocking stuffer. $47, available at cinderandsage.com.

This heartwarming book, written by an Alberta mama, delivers a message of self-esteem and showcases just how important it is to be there for your tribe. Ideal for pre-schoolers and the elementary school age set, ‘Red Socks Go With Absolutely Anything' has racked up a slew of awards. The best part is that the more we buy, additional copies of this book will be printed and donated to an Alberta school and local charities. $15, available at redsockswithanything.

If you have a teenager or millennial on your list, wow them with a hipster Camp sweatshirt and you'll receive rave reviews. We love how this local company partners with their neighbours, notably Silk Road Spice Merchants to create the Backcountry Spice Kit. This veggie kit contains a variety of spice blends to add some zing to your camping meals (neatly packed in a water-repellent canvas case). You can order online, but do yourself a favour and get yourself down to their The Livery Shop to snap up other local made gems. $65, available at campbrandgoods.com.

Raise your hand if you'd like a sustainable option for holiday decor. Or how about a green gift for a nature lover? The folks behind Wolf Willow Studio harvest native plant species through special permits in the Kananaskis to create wonderful wreaths, planters and centrepieces. They also offer workshops, where you can learn all about these plant species and create your own gorgeous decor. Available at wolfwillowstudio.ca.

The holidays are a time for curling up on the couch and binge watching one Christmas classic after the next. The perfect accompaniment, of course, is popcorn, but why settle for plain old microwave stuff when you can munch on a brand that contains no artificial oils or chemicals. Freshly popped in small batches, Poko Popcorn is our gourmet snack of choice (especially salted caramel!). $20 for one gallon, available at pokopopcorn.ca.

Wooden crates are on point in rustic home decor, so it's a bit of a shocker that the owner of this company is still a teenager! We're keen to support him, and it's not hard fall in love with the many customizable crates on tap. (Instead of an adult stocking, why not give a Christmas Eve box?) And we especially heart the Jumbo Ruler Growth Charts for our growing families. Starting at $15, available at hrockymountaincrateco.com.

Finding zippy non-alcoholic drinks during pregnancy is a total buzz kill. Porter's Tonic comes to the rescue with five tempting flavours. The simple syrup is mixed with botanicals that transform club soda or as their website claims, adds a grin to your gin. Order online or at many fine locations throughout the city. Available at porterstonic.com.

You can't get much more local than a community blend of tea. The ‘Inglewood Blend' is a heady mix of Assam, Darjeeling, Keemun, Rose Congou and Passionfruit black teas - perfect for sipping in front of the fire. Tea totalers will enjoy rummaging through the quaint Inglewood shop, and there's a variety of vintage tea pots and accessories to consider purchasing as well. Available at teatrader.com.

Calgary's winter climes wreak havoc on our hair and bodies. We're totally crushing on Adorn Fusions, a skin and body care line that taps into the medicinal uses of plants, herbs and essential oils. If you know someone with Rosacea, steer them in this direction. (Dudes could benefit from the Beard, Mustache, Face Oil.) Products are created in Calgary, and available at Market Collective, Fieldstudy and online. Available at etsy.ca.

You've never seen a tent as rad as the Roof Top Tents designed and built by Treeline Outdoors. They're based out of Turner Valley, but you can find their products at retails throughout Calgary or online. Their wool socks are a must have for anyone who spends any time outdoors during the colder months, while the Tree Hugger Gear and Supply Cache is the envy of many outdoorsmen and women. Available at treelineoutdoors.ca.

Real chefs make this chef gear that ranges from headbands to chef jackets to funky aprons and some awesome posters. Pimp out your Food Network fan, and you just might be relieved of dish duty. Starting at $27, available at mediumrarechef.com.

Want to make your shopping experience more memorable? Avoid the crowds and check out the charming shops in the small towns surrounding the city. Here's a look at 8 small towns (and their best boutiques) close to Calgary.