Hi there! Let’s be honest… we know your luggage space is precious. Here is our shortlist of the top 10 souvenirs that are actually worth the suitcase space.
Top 10 – Fridge Magnets
That stays on your fridge, right at eye level, waiting to give you a little memory from travel every time you go for the beer. (Guess what? yes, we do have beer opener magnets in store) It’s the cheapest daily shot of happiness you can buy.
Top 9 – Hockey Pucks
You can’t leave Canada without a piece of the game, it’s heavy, it’s tough, and it’s the soul of our winter nights. Go Vancouver Canucks!
Top 8 – Indigenous Art & West Coast Jewelry
It’s the ultimate way to support our local artists and take home something truly timeless. They are all unique, since most of them are handmade. From a dream catcher to BC jade stone, I believe there will be one piece willing to travel with you home.
Top 7 – I ❤️Vancouver T-shirt
Let’s just say less here…
Top 6 – Smoked Salmon
It is highly regarded as a gourmet, authentic “taste of Canada” that is easy to travel with. Many varieties are vacuum-sealed, shelf-stable (no refrigeration needed), and often packed in decorative boxes or indigenous-designed pouches, making them perfect for gifts.
Top 5 – Toque
We always find people buy toques for their families or partners, not just because they can also protect their shot glasses in the toques… but toque is such a highly practical, functional for cold climates, and serves as a classic, stylish nod to Canadian culture!
Top 4 – Tea
After a long day of hiking through Stanley Park or dodging the drizzle in Gastown, there is nothing a true Vancouverite loves more than a hot cup of tea. You’ll find incredible local brands with multiple flavors. Whenever you’re missing Raincouver, there is some tea bring you back to—-.
Top 3 – Maple Cream Cookies
Buy three boxes. One for your coworkers, one for your family, and a ’emergency’ box for yourself for the flight home. Sounds good eh? Unfortunately, as far as we concern, 3 is never enough…
Top 2 – Shot Glasses
They are so small, affordable gift and easy to pack too. One shot glass is just a glass, but ten of them will become travel pins. Every time you open your cupboard back home, that little glass with the Vancouver skyline or a goofy moose is going to remind you of that rainy afternoon in Gastown or the taste of Caesar cocktail you got at the first night you arrived in Vancouver.
Top 1 – Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup is such an authentic gift that represents Canadian culture. You can find different sizes depends on you are putting in check-in bags or carry-on. People sometimes ask how do we use maple syrup. Mostly we put a lot on pancakes, few drops in the coffee, salad dressing or a decoration in the cabinet. People usually get a big bottle in case they get addicted.