A month of cheese
A cheese tasting that stretches throughout the month: this is what the À la table by Hanna boutique offers. Montreal food stylist Hanna Hajilou has brought together 25 of her favorite cheeses, such as moliterno al tartufo or Sicilian pepato, in a box. Wine and cheese pairings are suggested for each product.
Online, $75
Coffee every morning
To start the day on the right foot, do you need a cup of coffee? With 24 bags of coffee beans from 24 different roasters, the Th3rdwave Advent Calendar will satisfy your caffeine needs. Two versions are available to you: one brings together exclusively Quebec roasters while the other offers products from across Canada.
Online, from $105
Chocolate, a must
Who says Advent countdown says, of course, chocolate. Handcrafted, the sweets found in the Juliette & Chocolat calendar come in a variety of tempting flavors. Would you prefer the soft caramel with fleur de sel or the crispy praline rock? These 24 treats are sure to delight foodies.
In store and online, $49.95
Treasure caches
What treasures can be found in the 24 calendar pockets of the Next Chance circular economy company? Candy ? Tights? Little words of love? There are a thousand and one possibilities. You decide. Handmade in Quebec from recycled fabric, this pretty decoration can be used year after year.
Online, $75
Challenges for the little ones
Does your child thrive on challenges? This advent calendar is for him. Each morning, he will discover a mission to complete during the day. Preparing a card for a loved one, giving food to the less fortunate and singing a tune while making his bed are some examples of the “Christmas challenges” imagined by the Quebec company Minimo that he will be called upon to take up. We bet that on December 25, your child will be proud of himself and will have accumulated precious memories.
In store and online, $25.95
For beer lovers
Twenty-four exclusive beers from twenty-four different Quebec microbreweries make up the Tite Frette boutique advent calendar. Its range of flavors and styles should appeal to all beer lovers. A “scratch box” giving the right to discounts or freebies is also offered with this unusual box.
In store, $149.99