FREE shipping anywhere in Ontario!

The popularity of the Generation Line Timeless Collection of Outdoor Furniture  has been keeping us very busy  with online orders received from across the country.  We're pleased to offer FREE Shipping on this product to any address in Ontario with our always reasonable shipping prices for everywhere else.  This is an amazing deal that will help patios, decks, docks and backyards look colourful and relaxing all year long!  

Please note that this product is VERY popular and the supplier has warned us that they expect supply and demand to create a large backorder situation - don't be disappointed, get your order in early!

Earth Friendly Outdoor Living! !

Here at The Great Canadian Gift Company, we're always trying to do our part to be eco-friendly, eco-concious and generally aware of our impact on the environment and our use of supplies and materials within our business.  One unique "green" program that we've developed is through our shipping department; we're pleased to use reclaimed boxes and packaging from select business partners when we're packing and shipping your orders across the country and around the world.   We hope you like the idea, it makes us feel good and it just makes sense.

With Earth Day this week and environmental messages swirling through the media, we wanted to make sure that you know of a new very environmentally friendly product line that we're carrying.  We're pleased to to be carrying the Made in Canada, Generation Line Timeless Collection of Outdoor Furniture. The classic look Muskoka/Adirondack Chair crafted from Recycled Plastic Lumber !!!  An amazing idea!  With 15 colours available - these maintenance free chairs are absolutely gorgeous and would look great around your pool, on the deck or yes, at the Cottage.

We have a unique arrangement with our Ontario based Canadian Supplier - we can ship your easy to assemble chair to you anywhere in the world (see our website for shipping costs and details) or you can drop by our Ancaster location to choose your colour in person and order your chair.  We will have chairs available for pick up shortly but we're still awaiting our first shipment.

What an environmentally friendly solution to outdoor furniture!
Maintenance Free  -  No storage required  -  No Splinters (!)  -  Waterproof  -  Strong and Durable - No painting or staining required (ever!) - Unaffected by Insects - Will not rot - Will not blow away (!) - Stainless Hardware

Canadian Easter Treats and Gifts !

The Great Canadian Gift Company loves to celebrate Easter!
At this time of year we're busy making and sending out Easter Baskets and Gift Boxes full of Easter Treats of all kinds.  We have specially themed baskets for the Gardener in your life, delicious Easter Chocolate and Chocolate themed Baskets (of course!), all kinds of Canadian treats like delicious Meringues in Easter Colours, Maple Shortbread, Boxes of Individually wrapped pieces of Icewine Fudge, Great Canadian Games , Books and more!             "Hoppy Easter!"

Inukshuks for everyone!

Inukshuks have become well known worldwide as a result of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. The Inukshuk, an Inuit "wayfinding symbol" has communicated a warm welcome to Olympic visitors both within the current Winter Olympic Logo as well as in person, with towering Stone Inukshuks welcoming visitors to key Olympic Venues in British Columbia.

Traditional Inukshuk vary in shape and size, and perform a diverse array of tasks. It is a symbol with deep roots in the Inuit culture, a directional marker that signifies safety, hope and friendship.

The Great Canadian Gift Company is pleased to stock a range of Inukshuk related items that can be purchased as Olympic Momentos and Canadian Souvenirs. In addition to classic Canadian Inukshuk items such as Inukshuk Emblazoned Glass Bottles of Maple Syrup, Stone Inukshuks, many sizes and styles of sparkling Glass Inukshuks (made from recycled glass), Tshirts, Jam Spoons, Pate Knives, Bottle Stoppers, Glass Ornaments, Pewter Necklaces and Hoodies - we also carry a unique line of "Edible Inukshuks"! Made of delicious Maple Shortbread and created by the designer of the Olympic 2010 Logo, the "Inukshuk Shaped Cookie" ($4.99) and the "Build Your Own Inukshuk" ($6.99) Maple Cookies have been extremely popular! Attractively packaged with an instructive insert about Inukshuks and their origins, they are a delicious, interactive and educational Canadian item.

Canadian Corporate Gifts Made Easy!

It's out!
Our 2009 Winter Season Holiday Brochure is out and being distributed far and wide. Featuring 22 unique Canadian Gift Baskets and Gift Ideas - the brochure offers gifts in 6 specific themes which means that there is truly something for every gift giving need and taste as well as a gift solution appropriate for every budget.

"The Cookie Monster" series has been an ongoing customer favourite for the past few years. The idea being that with 3 different sizes to choose from, a basket full of assorted specialty cookies is the perfect gift for that office, group or family that you want to send something to. Something for everyone and lots to share.

Similarly, "The Chocoholic" series offers 2 sizes to choose from overflowing with assorted chocolate-themed goodies.

"The Office Party" Series again focuses on a basket full of yummy things for a group to share. With 4 sizes available, this series offers a full selection of munchies including nuts, chips, popcorn, spreads, crackers, chocolate and fudge - something for everyone!

"The Entertainer Series" is a new take on the hostess or "just because" gift. With 6 different entertaining themed sizes, this gift could include a Brie or Goat's Cheese Baker with the appropriate condiments ... foods chosen specifically for Olive Lovers, Fans of hot foods and those that love to entertain. This is a great gift idea and they're beautifully packaged.

The unique "Canadiana Series" is the Piece de Resistance of The Great Canadian Gift Company's Winter Seasonal Holiday Brochure. With 4 specifically themed baskets to choose from - fans of Canada's treasures are sure to find the perfect gift from amongst these four gift baskets: "Marvellous Maple" (full of Maple Items), "Cold as Ice" (chock full of Icewine edibles), "Blueberry Hill" (featuring Blueberries - Eastern Canada's flavourful gift to the world) and "Inukshuk" (full of unique Inukshuk items).

The final gift choice featured in the brochure is "Elegant and Economical" with Chocolate Truffle filled Hurricane Lanterns and Chocolate Enrobed Cranberries in a Glass Dish being unique gifts at great price points.

Of course, there are thousands of Gift ideas on The Great Canadian Gift Company's website. The newly released 2009 Winter Seasonal Brochure helps to narrow down the choices and showcase some of the unique offerings available in both stores as well as on the online Shopping site.

Watch for your copy of the brochure or drop by either store the pick up a copy. You can also click here to link directly to the Winter Brochure offerings or search flyerland.ca to fully view an online pdf version of the brochure.

We're spoiled for choice as we head into the holiday gifting season!

SPECIAL:
Order 6 or more gifts featured in the 2009 Winter Holiday Season Brochure and pay in full before December 1st to receive a 10% discount on the entire order!

The Banana Guard - a Great Canadian Idea !

Now this is an amazingly useful product that you're going to want for yourself and will end up giving out as gifts! We've had a lot of inquiries in store and through the website about this unique Great Canadian product line.


The Banana Guard is a unique, patented plastic case that carries and protects your banana - to work, to school, for a snack - the neatest little thing! It snaps closed around your banana and you can take it anywhere!

Recently, the makers of the Banana Guard have also come out with the Froot Guard and the Froot Case - both great ways to carry your larger soft fruits (apples, peaches, pears, nectarines) and smaller fruits (kiwis, plums, grapes, cherries etc.).

With multiple small perforations to facilitate ventillation, the Banana Guard, Froot Case and Froot Guard prevent premature ripening while carrying and protecting your fruit behind a sturdy locking mechanism. All three convenient cases are made of BPA Free recyled plastic and are dishwasher safe.

Perfect for giving ... or to keep for youself!

NEW! - Christmas Sleigh Basket ready to go!

Delectable Sleigh Ride" is the newest large gift basket that we're introducing for the coming winter season. We're putting the final touches on this year's Seasonal Brochure and this gorgeous basket brimming with fantastic Canadian Food Finds is featured on the front page. We thought we'd give you a "sneak peak"! The brochure will be distributed to businesses in private mailings in November - it will also be available for download from our website. Feel free to call to request your own copy or preview the site for those new Christmas gift baskets.

"Delectable Sleigh Ride"is overflowing with unique Canadian Food Products including "Screech" BBQ Sauce from Newfoundland, Icewine Chocolates from Ontario, Smoked Salmon from British Columbia and Maple Fudge from Quebec. A Gorgeous Gift ! $349.99