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CUA's 2024 Holiday Wishlist
Each year, CUA puts together a list of some of our favourite Nova Scotian-owned businesses to inspire our members for the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or a great place to gather with friends, we have something for everyone! Check out CUA's 2024 Holiday Wishlist below and make a real impact on the CUA member businesses in your community.
CUA's 2024 Holiday Wishlist
Each year CUA puts together a list of some of our favourite Nova Scotian-owned businesses to inspire our members for the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or a great place to gather with friends, we have something for everyone! Check out CUA's 2024 Holiday Wishlist below and make a real impact on the CUA member businesses in your community.
Black Sheep
Perfect for a holiday party or date night, Black Sheep is home to creative cocktails, elevated meals, and exceptional service. Stop by for a memorable evening of food and drink made from scratch using quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Made in the Maritimes
From candles to ceramics, and nearly everything in between, shop work from over 200 local makers and producers at Made in the Maritimes. This artisan boutique is a one-stop-shop for everyone on your list, including yourself!
J’adore Nails
In need of some pampering? J’adore Nails is home to talented nail artists who can bring your vision to life. They also offer waxing, eyebrow, and eyelash treatments—everything you need to freshen up for the season.
Good Robot
For the craft beer connoisseur with a bit of a quirk, Good Robot is the place to be. Offering award-winning, (and sometimes weird) beverages, this brewery-taproom-beer garden trifecta has events and products that everyone can enjoy.
Humble Pie Kitchen
You won’t regret stopping by 77 King St, Dartmouth, for the best New Zealand inspired savory pies we’ve ever had. Each pie is individually portioned, made with butter puff pastry, and packed with cuts of locally sourced meat, quality cheeses and rich gravy to fill you up on the go or in the comfort of your home.
The Halifax Tool Library & Workshop
Have a project you’ve been meaning to finish (or start) but missing a tool or two? Halifax Tool Library has you covered. They offer memberships providing varying levels of access to their large library of tools, as well as admission to their workshop, depending on your needs.
Elk’s Salon
Searching for a new style? Visit Chris and Maria at Elk’s Salon, a full-service hair and nail salon in the heart of downtown Dartmouth. The pair work their magic in beautiful shop on Portland St., mastering the art of beauty and individuality. Shop their line of premium products, pick up a gift card to spoil your loved ones or treat yourself to a well-deserved self-care day.
Breathing Space Yoga
Take some time to relax during the hustle-bustle of the holidays with a yoga or wellness class at Breathing Space Yoga. Offering yoga, Pilates, barre, mindfulness, or meditation classes and sound baths to focus on breathing, enjoy a naturally organic experience safe for everyone, including babies and those with allergies or environmental sensitivities.
Le Bistro by Liz
At Le Bistro by Liz, you will find a bit of old-world French charm right in the heart of Halifax. Enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert with a side of live entertainment, in a quaint, cozy, full-of-life restaurant. Many accommodations are available for those with vegetarian diets and gluten intolerances, making it the perfect destination to gather with friends.
Sattva Boutique
Conscious. Life. Modern. Style. Four words that guide Sattva Boutique’s commitment to provide environmentally conscious, socially aware, locally sourced, and ethically made fashion. Sattva’s quality and style are unmatched—and conveniently located on Agricola St. in Halifax.
La Piazza Resto Café
Who doesn’t love pizza, better yet wood-fired pizza? At La Piazza, they do it best. Offering fresh wood oven pizzas, along with inspired entrées and appetizers, paired with a glass of fine wine. Your pizza loving friends will be delighted by a trip, or a gift card, to La Piazza Resto Café.
Open Book Coffee
When the best of both worlds, collide, you’ll know you’re at Open Book Coffee. Offering new Atlantic Canadian books in all genres, while serving up fair trade, organic espresso, and tasty treats, holiday shopping just got easier. And don’t forget to check out their events for book launches and open mic events!
The Floatation Centre
Put your wellness first this season with The Floatation Centre, an inclusive and compassionate space for folks to relax, connect and grow. Offering floatation, massage, and hypno- therapy, infrared saunas, dietic services, acupuncture, and akashic, astrology, and tarot readings—give the gift of healing or book an appointment to ring in the new year as a healthier, happier, you.
East Coast Dog
For all the pups and dog-parents on your list, you’ll find supplies, grooming services, and even dog walking at East Coast Dog. Offering same day delivery of their products across HRM, so your pampered pooch will never run out of treats again!
Field Guide
In search of a unique dining experience? Look no further. Field Guide pairs an open concept kitchen with passionate service, bridging the gap between diners and their food. Enjoy creative and flavorful dishes with earthy, Asian-fusion twists, complimented by their expertly crafted cocktails, including those with house-made liquors.
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
With new flavours every morning, Dee Dee’s offers unique and delicious ice cream year-round. Looking to warm up? They also offer hot beverages, burritos, soup & salad! Find something for everyone (and yourself) at Dee Dee’s.
The Kids Fun Factory
The kids will love this one—an indoor playground featuring a multi-tiered climbing frame with slides, tunnels, ball pit, zero gravity machine, soft play areas for babies and toddlers, and much more. They also offer the first 9D experience in Nova Scotia, and of course, a café for the adults.
Parks Health Shop
Start the new year off right—shop natural supplements, whole foods and snacks, clean personal care products and cosmetics, non-toxic cleaning products, and other healthy, organic products at Parks Health Shop.
Just Cycle
Give the gift of health, wellness, and community, with Just Cycle. Whether you’re a pro-cyclist or new to the game, their team will make you feel welcome, meet you at your fitness level, and help you get your sweat on. They even offer private rides for those looking to spin with friends, with your own soundtrack!
Golf Central
Experts in everything golf, with a commitment to figuring out what you really need. Offering new and refurbished products and the means to repair the gear you have; every golfer will appreciate a trip to Golf Central.
Nature Folk
Slow down and unwind at Nature Folk, an open and relaxed Nordic spa that considers the health and care of nature and its folk. Access their Nordic circuit, massage therapy or infrared saunas to restore your mind, body, and soul. Or relax with one of their many yoga classes, a breathwork workshop, or try their new pedicure service, to leave feeling refreshed and polished.