Shop, dine and sip local this holiday! We’ve put together some resources to offer up a shopping list that checks everyone off your list.
Shop Local
Market Events – A magical time of year indeed with holiday markets being a favourite on our calendars. You are guaranteed to find beautiful, unique and often handmade gifts at these events.
Dec. 10th – Innerkip, ON – Sip N Shop at Millside Stables
Dec. 11th, 12th & 19th – Woodstock, ON – Holiday Market
Small Business Specials – Walkabout shopping in a neighborhood or small town setting offers the ability to support small business, exercise and get all the community feels.
In Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island, check out the TWEPI (Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island) Holiday Gift Guide.
Dine Local
Show your favourite local restaurant some love this season 2 ways.
1. Purchase gift cards to give as gifts. A dining experience is a great for the minimalist on your list.
2. Gift yourself with a meal made for you. Plan a special afternoon or evening for a holiday movie marathon complete with your favourite local fare.
If you’re in our neighbourhood of Kingsville, check out our friends at Eat Drink Dine Kingsville.
Most communities now have restaurant and small business associations. Like and follow them on social media to learn more about what’s happening near you.
Sip Local
Stocking Stuffer Package – The perfect gift to have on hand this holiday season. If they like wine and food, they’ll love this! Includes the lineup of LOLA 250mL aluminum bottles, a Pelee Island Winery branded corkscrew, vacuum wine sealer, winter toque and appetizer plate. PLUS Salted Caramel Cashew Popcorn and Ivanhoe Nothing But Cheese. Shop here.
Holiday Whites – 6 bottles of some of our favourite Pelee Island Winery whites for the great price of $61.75! A great selection to have on hand for the holiday season. Shop here.
Signature Gift Box – The art of winemaking. Our Pelee Island Reserve series in a custom keepsake box, including the historic timeline of winemaking on Pelee Island, is the perfect gift for the wine connoisseur on your shopping list.
Looking for a wine basket? Our Kingsville Retail Boutique team are happy to share their basket creating and wrapping skills to create the perfect gift for you!
Sip Local Experience
The EPIC Tasting Pass is a fantastic gift for a wine lover looking to discover the experience the wines of the Essex Pelee Island Coast. It offers 8 wine tastings at $50 and is valid for one year. Learn more here.
Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, we hope you discover local treasures and create happy holiday memories.
Cheers!
Pssttt… Don’t forget! While you’re here to sign up for our Birthday Club and receive a $20 Gift Voucher for your birthday!