Elevate’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide featuring Innovator Challenge Alumni

This holiday season, we’re spotlighting Canadian companies that are pushing culture forward, turning your gift list into a celebration of innovation, craftsmanship, and community. These small businesses are all part of our eCommerce North Innovation Program’s Innovator Challenge, a transformative initiative that provides direct-to-consumer brands with comprehensive mentorship, education, and upskilling from industry experts in D2C company building, marketing, and strategic growth.

We’re proud to partner with Moneris, who powers our eCommerce North program, enabling us to provide these businesses with the resources and expertise they need to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.

Beauty Must-Haves

Elevate your beauty routine with these standout brands: Navo Lashes for dramatic eye looks, Appia Luffa for sustainable skincare, Uncle Mike’s All Natural Products for clean beauty, Pospone for innovative formulas, Luna Lab for luxe self-care, and Dakaari Fragrance House for signature scents that tell a story.

Body Care Essentials

Your gifting just got a major upgrade with body care from KHERÖS Sport: perfect for the active lifestyle, and De La Enzie Essentials for everyday indulgence.

Fashion Forward

Discover standout style with SwapWear and SALT Leisure Wear, brands that blend comfort with conscious design.

Youth Education & Play

Spark curiosity in the little ones with Little You 3D, Niya’s Coily World, and Zuri & Dre, gifts that inspire learning and celebrate identity.

For the Food Lovers

Treat their taste buds to crave-worthy picks from Maison Yocoli, The Abibiman Project, Helius Originals, Lost in the Sauce, and chez Mathilda Foods Inc.; flavours that bring people together.

Wellness Favourites

Support their well-being with thoughtful finds from Sola, Steadiwear Inc., and Be Sprucy Inc., gifts that prioritize self-care and balance.

Home Essentials

Elevate any space with beautiful selections from numide, Cactus en Ligne, and The Box of Life, bringing nature indoors, one plant at a time.

For the Creatives

Round out the perfect gifting moment with stationery and accessories from PleaseNotes Goods and Retrophiliac, for those who love to create, organize, and express themselves.


This season, shop small and help us show continuing support for our eCommerce North alumni. Are you interested in participating in any of our eCommerce North programs, powered by Moneris? Visit our Innovation page for more information.

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