What souvenirs should I bring back from Canada?
From Canada, bring back maple syrup and maple products, Indigenous crafts (moccasins, jewelry), hockey jerseys, smoked salmon, plaid lumberjack shirts, and items featuring iconic animals like moose and beaver.
Must-try gastronomic specialties
- Maple syrup : the iconic souvenir, available in different grades
- Maple derivatives : maple butter, cookies, candies and maple taffy
- Ice wine : Canadian specialty produced with frozen grapes
- Smoked salmon : particularly from the west coast
Crafts and typical clothing
- Indigenous crafts : leather moccasins, traditional jewelry, sculptures
- Hockey jerseys : in the colors of local teams (Montreal Canadiens, Maple Leafs)
- Lumberjack plaid shirt : iconic Canadian garment
Popular souvenirs and collectibles
- Items featuring animals : moose plush toys, beaver, bear
- Pins and badges : maple leaf, flags, regional symbols
- License plates : unique design by province
Local agency advice
Favor Quebec sugar shacks for authentic maple and First Nations boutiques for indigenous crafts. Avoid "Made in China" products in tourist shops.