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This way! Yes, this is the place to go in Laval to fill the stockings of people you care about, or to find items for gift exchanges. You don't have to spend a fortune to give pleasure and surprises with a local flavour. To inspire you, here's a list of suggestions for local treats.
The Islander at Christmas
Les Insulaires Microbrasseurs have an online boutique where you can buy their wonderful beers in unusual flavors, toques in their colors or gift cards. In fact, you'll find everything you need to put together a lovely gift box to suit the tastes of your neighbor, lover or brother-in-law. In short, for everyone who loves quality beer.
The little extra that makes you smile
Looking for local wines, tableware, posters, soaps, candles, fine chocolates or just something different? Good news, you're just one stop away from Les Minettes marchandes de gourmandises to complete the shopping for your gift list.
The terroir in the spotlight
Some gifts kill two birds with one stone. Such is the case with Jeunes au Travail farm in Lavala socioprofessional integration enterprise whose activities include the recycling of wood felled in the Laval area. When you buy a woodworking product made on site, you're not only pleasing a loved one, you're also supporting a social integration and social economy enterprise. Serving boards, knives, spatulas, toys and much more are on sale on the organization's website or on site at its Christmas market, from December 7 to 16.
The 100% Québec box set
Idea failures don't just happen to other people. Fortunately, the cure is quite simple. All you have to do is go to the Boîte à Fleurs and choose from a wide range of 100% locally-created, personalized boxes and gift sets. From gourmet products to home accessories, there's no shortage of choice.
Ideal for the enfant terrible
Everyone knows at least one enfant terrible, a person who stands out from the crowd and loves to play the 400 tricks? Mind you, this enfant terrible could just as easily be someone who LOVES the restaurant Les Enfants Terribles in Laval. In short, thanks to the restaurant's online boutique, you can buy gift cards and clothing bearing the restaurant's logo.
Boredom relief is in the game
For snowy evenings, rainy days (you've got to plan ahead) or simply for the pleasure of gathering around a board game, take a trip to the Randolph Pub Ludique Centropolis. You'll find a host of board games, including L'Ostie D'Jeu des Régions, with its nod to Laval. What's more, a game is a great gift.
Red and white in the spotlight
Offering a bottle of wine to your host during the holiday season is commonplace. Stop by the vineyard and choose a bottle of Château Taillefer Lafon to celebrate home-grown talent and Quebec's bounty.
Italy on the plate
Sometimes, all it takes to travel is dinner in a restaurant. Aromas and flavors have a way of transporting us somewhere else. So take the plunge and treat someone you know to the most beautiful of journeys. Give them a gift card (from $5 to $250) from Gatto Matto Laval.
The joy of escape
Does the person you love have a great need to escape... in the sense of "madly in love with escape and adventure games"? Give them a gift voucher redeemable at a future reservation at the Cube Secret.
Gourmet pleasures
Betting on gourmet pleasures is always a winner. Whether it's to satisfy the most refined taste buds or to relieve busy parents, prepared meals are well worth the effort. Not to mention oils, vinegars and other fine products. To find all this, and more, visit the Marché de la Ferme Agneaux de Laval is the place to go.
The home run
You know the person you want to give a gift to plays baseball, but you don't know what they need? No problem. With a gift card from Baseball Towngift card, she'll be able to buy everything she needs or wants, from accessories to clothing. Alternatively, you can always treat her to a hitting session at Canada's largest indoor batting cage.
A leap into the void
Need an instant gift or an idea out of the box? Think gift vouchers iFLY Laval gift vouchers. By offering the experience of a freefall, you'll also have a great excuse to organize a group activity, since those who don't fly can watch for free and film.
The gift is in the card
Even if you know the person well, choosing a gift that will please them is an art that takes time and a large dose of trust. To avoid the risk of making a mistake, a gift card from CF Carrefour Laval is one of the most interesting options.
Art under the tree
This year, invite someone you love to come and vibrate with you, buy a pair of tickets for a performance of your choice at the Maison des arts de Laval. And up to and including December 31, take advantage of a 20% discount on all shows by using the code CADEAU. At selected [co]motion à Lavalpartner restaurants, you can also get a 15% discount on show nights on presentation of a ticket.
Delicacies on the menu
Food and good eats bring people together and warm up evenings. For the people with whom you share your good tables, why not offer them something to do with those moments you enjoy? For example, at chez Ricardoyou'll find gourmet gift sets, items for the BBQ pro, accessories for making cocktails or unforgettable homemade pizzas.
Relaxation in a woolen stocking
Life is fast-paced, and opportunities to take time for yourself are few and far between. Make a difference for someone special and offer them one of 4 exclusive packages from Amerispa. And until December 24, save 60% on à la carte treatments at regular prices. A massage, a facial or a spa experience is a great gift, but above all, it's one that's well worth taking.
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