Best Overall Gift Store – Head to Le Panier for Everyone
LE PANIER won the title of best gift store in Canada so this store worth a trip from anywhere. The huge shop is chock full of gourmet food items, kitchenware and gifts at prices mostly under $25. You will not walk out empty-handed when you can choose amongst the jams, hot sauces, toys, jewelry, gadgets and much, much more
Look for the little tasting bowls and crackers to try out new products, buy humbugs (now in different flavors), or feast on their own 5-year-old cheddar and their homemade fudge. If you can’t decide, there are ready-made gift baskets or custom-made ones too.
Flip through the pages of their catalogue online http://thepanier.com/catalogue/ to see the gifts I liked. Then go to the store and buy many many more things.
Sticky Pad for Car – Keeps everything (even a phone) on your dash from falling off . $7.99
Credit Card Shield – Protects your cards from wireless remote readers as you walk about. $5.99
Reeses Peanut Butter in a Jar – Tastes like the candy. $8.99
Wine Bottle Umbrella – Looks like a wine bottle but an umbrella pulls out. $24.99
Mighty Mug – This mug won’t fall over – EVER – can be used near a keyboard without worries. $19.99
Hug Doug – Adorable spoon rest saves it from falling in a pot. $12.99
Chip Kit Chip Maker – In a microwave, make chips out of potatoes, beets, carrots, apples. $24.99
Kitchen Timer Turntable – Looks like a retro record turntable. $16.99
Selfie Stick – Holds your cellphone out in front of you to take a better video or photo $9.99
Perfume Atomizer – Fill with your favorite fragrance and keep in your purse. $13.99
Alex and Ani – Jewelry bangle bar collection in gold and silver with stones, symbols
Mike’s Hot Honey – Spice up all kinds of food $14.99
Edible Christmas Card for Dogs – Rawhide card comes with envelope to mail to a canine friend. $6.99
Habs Wool Socks – For men or women. $27.00
Location: 274-E Bord du Lac, Pointe Claire
corner: de Lourdes
Tel: 514-695-7038
Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5
www.thepanier.com