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613 - Holiday Small Biz
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items During the holidays, Ottawa's small businesses come out with some of the best items and gifts that bring joy to everyone. Some of these businesses are created just for these moments and some are launched and start a success journey. Lets shed some li...
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Holiday Products
Seasonal Services
Christmas programs
Holiday Products
Local vendors and small businesses with Holiday products
Local Business that is creating custom Holiday bags. This Rudolf is adorable they also have lots of custom gifts
Holiday Custom bags
Frank is in Ottawa he makes custom designs these gingerbread socks are adorable go check out what else he has made
Gingerbread man Sock
Local clay jewely artist these earings would be perfect for newyears so might be a great gift idea
Diva
Drop this in hot boiling water and fill your house with amazing season scents the business has a few skincare items too
Healing Gardens Wellness
Jams and Salsa sampler set makes a great christmas gift for someone you love
Nonna's Block Homestyle Foods on Reels
Custom Wreath for your holiday this local business makes some beautiful arrangements
The Planted Arrow Flowers and Gifts
Adorable custom handmade ornaments from local Ottawa vendor they also have DIY kits available
Painted Daisy, Custom Signs & Sign Making Parties
Holiday themed resin jewlery these are cute and sparkly I really like the snowman one
Battle Born Resin
Holiday inspired cutting boards perfect for a charcuterie option for the holiday guests
Begins Bounty & Boards
67 is viral but these are great custom wooden signs that would be great for the holidays or a gift
La Familia Workshop
Want to have baked goods but not enough time to bake check this local shop out for Christmas trays and DIY kits too
CHRISTMAS COOKIE ASSORTMENT #2
This is my friends sweet shop in Kanata they are bound to have some new treats coming out soon :)
Fay's Sweet Shop | Facebook
Seasonal Services
Services offered though the holiday season
Christmas light instalation we talked over the years that there should be soemone offering these types of services so that older homes can be festive without falling off the ladder perfect for someone not as agile anymore
Ottawa Holiday Light Installation - Gorilla Property Services
Local Snow removal 20 years in business and 811 google reviews check them out if your considering helping a family member this season with snow removal
Residential Snow Removal - JR Lawn & Snow
Christmas hot meal for elderly family member can get up to 6 hot meals per week around $10/day
Hot Meals - La Popote roulante Ottawa
There are seasonal events run by the city covering classes to make ginger bread houses and other activites just be careful some of the prices are a little high
Register Ottawa | Inscription Ottawa
Look to your local associations for free family events making cookies and bringing community together is always good fun
Manordale Woodvale Community Association (M.W.C.A.) | @everyone |...
Christmas programs
These are programs that you can assist or apply to if in need of holiday support
The Christmas Program for the Nepean area registration ends Nov 30th if you need food aid give them a call.
Christmas Gift Card Program
The caring and sharing program is offered throughout Ottawa for the Christmas Exchange hamper or giftcard you have to prove LICO but you register through the city or through the NROC website by NOV 24th!!
Christmas Exchange Registration - NROCRC
Fire of God offers a shoppable food cupboard and Christmas toy for a $30 donation it is located Downtown and they have availability on WED and SUN
First Time | Fire Of God Ministri
Toy Mountain is THE city program you have to call 211 to register you need to prove LICO onsite during your pickup slot. Call early the phone lines are already 29 min hold.
CTV & Move 100's Toy Mountain 2025