Edmonton’s local shops, boutique stores, and florists are going to help make your Valentine’s Day something special. Our new normal doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate and show those we love most a little gratitude with a gift. Here are 25 Edmonton shops to get gifts for those who you care the most about this Valentine’s day.
For 2022, see – 25 Edmonton Businesses to Get Valentine’s Day Gifts and Treats – 2022
1. Gift Boxes/Gift Baskets
1. The Plaid Giraffe
This Old Strathcona boutique gift shop is making Valentine’s Day simple, cute, and unique with their collection of gift boxes- now all on sale. Choose from unisex self-care kits, classic chocolates and candles, or the more unique items from the Rosé All Day box. Don’t forget a card! The Plaid Giraffe carries an assortment of locally made greeting cards, and they are fully stocked on Valentines and Be Mines.
Address & Phone: 10340 82 Ave NW, Edmonton / (780) 439-6195
2. Revival Queen Bees
Save the bees! This Edmonton organization is doing some special work to help save the bees, and they’re giving you multiple Valentine’s Gift options so you can show your support for the bees. Revival Queen Bees sell honey, bee merchandise, and the actual queen bees, so you too can start a hive. But for Valentine’s Day, you may just want to stick to Revival’s cute gift boxes stuffed with honey-filled treats, stickers, or mugs.
Phone: (587) 938-7474
3. Our Love Language
Do you speak the language of love? If not, Our Love Language can help. Specializing in gift baskets, they offer a wide variety of gift baskets that say “I Love You” in several ways: say it to a mom or aunt with the Self-Care Packages; say it to your bestie with the Movie Night or Give a Little Sunshine packages; or say it romantically with their Baby I’m Yours package.
Ph: (780) 999-5033
4. Gourmet Baskets by Kathi
In St. Albert, Kathi is well-known for her custom gift baskets and boxes; that popularity is moving its way into Edmonton just in time for Valentine’s Day. Kathi offers a several custom Gourmet Baskets sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s or family member’s face. This February treat them to gourmet snacks, wines, teas, and more. Kathi’s Gourmet Baskets come hand-decorated with ribbons, cellophane, and your choice of colours.
Ph: (780) 977-1902
2. Sweets
1. Treats for a Cause
You’ve probably heard of the Hot Chocolate Bomb, but have you tried a Tea Bomb Yet? Included in your Valentine’s box are 6 mini tea bombs, and two heart-shaped hot chocolate bombs. There many great local options for treating your SO to something special this Valentine’s Day. But with Treats for a Cause, you can help someone else along the way too. View their website for even more romantic gifts. For every item sold, they donate one meal to a child in need.
Ph: (780) 965-7449
2. Baked by Bre
Help Bre support the YWCA this February with their Valentine’s Day Gift Box. In addition to Bre’s craft macarons, this box holds a pair of earrings from local designer So Pretty by Cara Cotter, complete with jewelry box, bag and cleaning cloth, and a Cocoa Honey Cream Reparative Antioxidant face mask from Pura Botanicals. Bre is offering other macaron gifts in sets of 4, 6, and 12.
Ph: (403) 975-3966
3. Plum Home and Design
Plum offers classic Valentine’s Day chocolates, but with a gourmet twist. This boutique shop is one of few places in Edmonton where you can purchase JACEK Chocolate Couture, the fanciest and prettiest chocolates around. Other sweet gifts you can buy at Plum include various types of caramels from Red Balloon, and Cochu candy/chocolate hearts.
Ph: (780) 488-7586
4. Green Thumb Bakery at Bountiful Farmer’s Market
This local bakery operates out of the Bountiful Farmer’s Market on 39th Ave. and 97th St., and is getting ready for a full love-themed February menu. Their sneak peak includes rows of pink chocolate hearts, but we imagine they have a lot more in store in the coming weeks. You can also snag one of their popular Hot Chocolate Bombs for that special someone in your life, including yourself.
5. Smashing Hearts YEG
For Valentine’s Day 2021, break chocolate, not hearts. Smashing Hearts specializes in smashable cakes and chocolate, filled with goodies, with your mallet included. In addition to smash cakes, they can create beautiful chocolate strawberry arrangements, and offer an adorable Rose Teddy Bears, available in an assortment of colours. Order through Instagram and Google forms.
6. Bloom Cookie Co.
Cookiegrams are the perfect way to show a little love, friendship, or support on Valentine’s Day. This year, Bloom Cookie Co. is partnering with the Sexual Assault Center of Edmonton (SACE) to create a one-of-a-kind gifting opportunity: order your Cookiegrams online, Bloom will take of delivery and packaging, and they will donate $5 from each box sold to SACE.
Address: 10350 124 Street, Edmonton
7. Crown and Fox Boutique
This local Edmonton shop offers several ideas and pieces of inspiration for unique gifts, especially come Valentine’s Day. Their selection of sweets range from cotton candy, chocolate, marshmallow, gummies, and bars, but also offer a variety of other gifts like jewellery, apparel, and cards.
Ph: (780) 968-4621
8. Oven LuvN
Get your naughty cookies from Oven LuvN this year, as this newer bakery offers a number of hilarious and cute cookies. Choose from their Valentine’s Cookie Kits (DIY decorations included) in ½ or full dozens or try the premade message hearts as a romantic gift.
9. Colleen’s Chocolates
The only thing that could make charcuterie better is making it all out of chocolate; that is exactly what Colleen’s Chocolates accomplished with their Chocolate Charcuterie Experience, a platter of sweet spreads, fruits, and some of their own unique creations. Colleen’s also has you covered for smaller but still as sweet gifts like Hot Chocolate Bombs, swirly truffles, giant chocolate hearts, and boxes of chocolate hearts.
3. Home & Decor
1. Sassy but Classy by Sue
The Valentine’s collection from Sue is featured at Londonderry Mall. Here you’ll find perfect gifts for family, friends, and loved ones; or you may just find a gift too funny NOT to buy. Choose from mugs, hand towels, coasters, Valentine cards, and insulated drinkware.
2. Fehr Play Creative
Fehr Play specialize in custom sublimation and vinyl designs, so this is spot has the one-of-a-kind gifts on point. Check out their social media to gather inspiration for your very special Valentine’s gift. Choose from some popular gifts like custom mugs, custom shirts, or custom masks.
3. The Maker’s Keep
You’ll find the Maker’s Keep’s Valentine’s and February line up at the Enjoy Centre in St. Albert. Here you can find items for your loved one that they will love: shirts, clothing, décor, bath products, and edible treats.
Address: The Enjoy Centre: 101 Riel Dr, St. Albert
4. Self-Care
1. Fem Haven Boutique
Indulge in some self-care products for your special someone, or for yourself, this Valentine’s Day. The Fem Haven Valentine’s Day promotion will save you 50% off a bottle of Cocoa Woodland Body Butter with the purchase of certain lip scrubs and balms.
Ph: 780-716-0347
2. Bread & Butter Basket Company
Combine a little sweetness and sugar with your self-care and purchase a Valentine’s Day basket from Bread & Butter. Their two baskets offer two different kinds of treats: the first contains all sweets, cookies, and candies, while the second contains a mixture of edible treats and spa treats.
Ph: (780) 999-4986 / info@breadandbutterbasketco.com
3. The SPA by Spa’logy
Bring the spa home to you and your loved one this year- Spa’logy is offering multiple gift basket options for spa days at home. These make adorable Valentine’s Day gifts that can be shared (try the Couple Valentines Basket) or saved all for one person (try the Chocolate Spa Day Gift Card).
Ph: (780) 962-5958 / 9080 25 Ave. SW, Edmonton
4. Poppy & Co. Parties
From a quarantined Valentine’s Day in 2020, to another in 2021; but do not worry, Poppy & Co. will have all you need for a perfectly isolated Valentine’s weekend. Gift your little loved ones The Quarantine Valentine’s Box and spend the day enjoying the gifts and goodies within.
5. Flowers
1. Best Buds Flower Co.
Provide your loved one with not only the gift of flowers, but the gift of colours, fragrances, and home décor with the unique and bright arrangements from Best Buds. For your Valentine, you can choose from roses, Birds of Paradise, daisies, and many more eye-catching designs and varieties.
Address & Phone: 10340 121 St., Edmonton / (780) 488-1302
2. Funky Petals
Choose from several Valentine’s Day gift options from Funky Petals that range from rose bouquets, teddy bears with flowers, buckets of roses, and orchids. You are sure to find a special bundle for your special someone with all of Funky Petals’ gift, colour, and size assortments.
Address & Phone: 17006 – 100 Ave. NW, Edmonton / (780) 475-3545
3. Brew and Bloom
If you are in search of a classic, classy, and sure-to-please gift for your Valentine, then contact Brew and Bloom for their gorgeous rose gift sets. Gift the classic rose bouquet or take the romance to another level with a teddy bear or Rose Dome.
4. Ever Moss
Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily call for roses; you have plenty of other great planted gifts, and Ever Moss tries to offer those which last a lifetime. As long as you care for these arrangements properly, they can last years and years. Their new Hexagon Frame arrangements are a great gift that’s also a little different.
5. Cerise Floral Studio
Whether the flowers are for yourself, a loved one, or the whole family, the bright Valentine’s bouquets from Cerise make a unique flower gift. The colourful arrangements come in a variety of cute packages, vases, and are accompanied by other pieces of Valentine’s décor.
Address: 367 Parsons Rd SW, Edmonton / (780) 490-1813
By: Bernadette Gallagher