Last-minute gifts
Holiday dinners and parties are piling up and can sometimes be a bit overwhelming! But what’s the perfect last-minute gift for your guests? Don’t panic: we’ve come up with a few local gems, #OutaouaisFun-style, that are sure to impress!
QUICK & EASY GOURMET FARE
Here are some simple, no-fuss ideas for a successful holiday season! La Belle Pâtissière will transport you to Paris, the City of Light, with its decadent coffees and desserts. For a quick and delicious New Year’s Day brunch, what could be better than fresh croissants from Maison Oddo or ready-made bread and pastries from the Première Moisson bakery? For the nostalgics in the crowd, give a sweet shot of happiness from the Confiserie Wakefield and relive your childhood as you browse the enticing selection of candies, chocolates, maple products and sponge toffee. Finally, enjoy a hassle-free feast from Miss Macaron by stocking up on fresh or frozen meals, not to mention beautiful custom cakes.
WINE & CHEESE
For fans of fine local cheeses, find the perfect gift on the go with classics from La Trappe à fromage. Add gourmet treats from the fine food shop at Les Fougères restaurant. To complement the festivities, offer strawberry and raspberry wines from Domaine Mont-Vézeau or a selection of privately imported wines and Quebec products from Le petit bar à vin, sure to please even the most discerning connoisseur.
FOR GAME LOVERS
The popularity of board games never fades! At Pärlé – Bistro ludique, you’ll find the board game to liven up your Christmas parties! Then, whether you’re shopping for a gift for a child or an adult, you’ll find the perfect thing at L’As des jeux, just in time to shout “UNO!” For the more adventurous, VR82 Modern Arcade offers axe throwing and virtual reality games. Are you up for it?
FOR ACTIVE TYPES
Do you have a workplace gift exchange and want to go for the win? There are plenty of places to challenge your colleagues! Give them a session at Espace Hygie, a private introductory bouldering lesson at Klimat, or a pass to the Centre d’escalade – Bloc 9.81. These sports-themed gift ideas will get you across the finish line without too many obstacles!
GIFT CERTIFICATES: ALWAYS THE RIGHT SIZE AND COLOUR
Time is short and you’re running out of ideas? Choose from a wide variety of holiday packages at Nordik Spa-Nature, the largest spa in North America. For an urban experience, give a gift certificate to Huma Spa. Kōena Spa offers e-gift certificates and packages for a Hawaiian-inspired spa experience that will have you exclaiming, “Mele Kalikimaka!” Visit the Khewa (“north wind”) boutique for beautiful Indigenous traditions to delight the fans of history, storytelling and legends on your list.
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And let’s not forget the must-try downtown restaurants. Sometimes a classic is a classic for a good reason: it’s simple, enjoyable and popular! Have fun!
