$19.95
From the creators of CBC radio's This is That; Pat Kelly, Chris Kelly and Peter Oldring. From CBC Radio's most beloved satirical comedy team comes This is That: Travel Guide to Canada, a hilariously outrageous parody of the travel guide genre and what it means to visit Canada. Searching for a weekend away with the kids? This is That: Travel Guide to Canada will teach you how to navigate the twelve petting zoos of Etobicoke and how to avoid pickpockets in Kamloops. Planning your summer holiday? Keep in mind that the city of Brandon, Manitoba, is closed for annual maintenance between July 12 and August 19 and that tipping your server in Swift Current is offensive. Presented in the familiar casing of a traditional travel guidebook, à la Lonely Planet or Rough Guide, This is That: Travel Guide to Canada takes readers on a farcical - and unbelievable - journey from coast to coast to coast to coast to coast. This faux guide also includes essential travel tips, such as useful Canadian phrases to locate the bathroom, best places to portage, and most spectacular malls above sea level.
This guide aims to help those unaccustomed to life in Canada discover the majesty of what the Internet calls:
“One of North America’s Top Three Must-Visit Nations."
Measures 5.25 x 8" / 142 pages / Paperback
Distributed by Raincoast Books from Richmond, British Columbia.
2% of all sales will help to #CraftChange.
$ 24.95
More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.
This book is a comprehensive guide to day-tripping around Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, From the Mill of Kintail in Almonte and a great place to kayak in Renfrew to the log-palace splendour of Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, the charming boutiques of Merrikville and a quite picnic spot near Rockland, this book is your go-to resource for travelling around the National Capital Region and beyond.
Starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, the book is organized by distance, making it easy to plan any day trip - from a one-hour cycling excursion to a full-on car trek. Or use it to plan a theme trip - Girl's Day Out; Historic Taverns; Gardens of Eastern Ontario.
Author Laura Byrne Paquet has written the popular Ottawa Road Trips (https://ottawaroadtrips.com) blog since 2014, and these are her favourite local destinations.
Many are accessible to both cyclists and motorists.
None are more than 100 km away. All are worth the trip.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 14.99
I Love You as Big as Canada is the perfect addition to any baby's bookshelf! Adorable illustrations and clever rhymes highlight all the places that you and Baby love about your city, state, or country.
Combining the evergreen message of love with regional touchpoints, each book features top landmarks for that specific location with all the snuggle-worthy sentiment that baby board books in this category provide.
Perfect for ages 1-4
Measures 6.94" x .6" / 24 pages / Board Book
Written by Rose Rossner. Illustrated by Joanne Partis.
Distributed by Raincoast Books from Richmond, British Columbia.
$ 29.95
More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.
Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide is the essential travel guide to road-tripping around Ottawa. Where’s the best place to pitch a tent in Algonquin Park, and what hike is an absolute must? Can Peterborough be Canada’s best-kept tourism secret? (Yes!) Where can you stay in the Adirondacks? What about the Rideau Lakes? (We’re going to suggest the prettiest lakeside town in Ontario).
Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide spotlights more than thirty, weekend destinations just waiting for you to discover. The guide is organized by distance, starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, making it easy to plan your weekend getaways. From shopping in Ithaca to zip-lining in the Laurentians, you’ll know exactly where to go, where to shop, and where to stay.
Author Laura Byrne Paquet has written the popular and award-winning Ottawa Road Trips blog (ottawaroadtrips.com) since 2014. Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide features some of Laura's favourite weekend-getaway destinations.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 14.99
We can see the aurora borealis from the backyard and the Rockies from the front porch. We can always go for pancakes and maple syrup or some ketchup chips. And we'll watch the Stanley Cup playoffs no matter who's playing! We're Canadians, through and through. But what about the baby, eh?
What do you know? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Canadians, a Great White North primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little Canadians are ready to move from ABC to RCMP and other Canada-specific words like bakeapple, ogopogo, and Celine. Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every Canadian baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Canadians is the perfect board book for families who call Canada home.
Written by Pierre Lamielle.
Distributed by Raincoast Books from Richmond, British Columbia.
$ 29.95
From Vickie Lanthier comes Best Hikes: Ottawa Gatineau, a comprehensive guide to 50 of the best hiking trails around the nation’s capital.
Lanthier has organized the trails into ten categories and chosen her five favourites in each.
Want to know where the best waterfalls, towers, or accessible trails are? How about which trails are best for birders, geocaching, or hiking with your dog? Curious about where you can catch a spectacular sunrise? Or maybe you'd like to know where the nearest cozy coffee shop is located post-hike? Best Hikes offers the best scoop about hiking trails in the Ottawa region.
With extensive reports for each trail, you can pick your perfect hike. Two hours out and back or a twenty-minute loop? A challenging elevation or a marshland boardwalk? A vista or a beach as your destination?
Each trail report is accompanied by a map and a table of information that includes length, elevation, seasons, hours of operation, accessibility, services, and amenities. The maps also include a QR code that will take you to the trail manager’s site if you wish further information.
A long-overdue resource for hikers in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, Best Hikes: Ottawa-Gatineau will quickly become your favourite outdoor adventure guide.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 14.99
The essential bestselling kids’ map book of Canada, perfect for ages 4 to 8.
This picture book atlas is a whimsical and informative introduction to Canada, from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and labels indicating the capital city, other major cities, key lakes and rivers, iconic landmarks, animals, and plants, significant national and provincial parks, and more.
Inspired by the illustrator’s map of PEI, a longtime gift shop bestseller, each map is lively and colourful with plenty of details to discover. Simple labels make key places and landmarks easily searchable for further research. My Canada also includes basic introductory information about the country, showing respect for the land's Indigenous history. Revised and updated with expert input in 2020, this book is a current and kid-friendly portrayal of our diverse and abundant country.
Measures 11" x 8.5" / 32 pages / Paperback
Written by Katherine Dearlove and illustrated by Lori Joy Smith
Distributed by UTP Press in Toronto, ON
$ 14.99
A is for Arctic, B is for Beaver, C is for... Canada! What better way to learn the alphabet than with this gorgeous, colourful book. This book pairs perfectly with the Canada 123 book.
Measures 22 cm x 22cm x 2 cm, 30 pages
Made by Paul Covello, an illustrator and designer from Toronto, Ontario.
$ 18.99
Colour your way through Canada’s stunning and beloved national parks, including Gros Morne, Fundy, Point Pelee, Jasper, Banff, Auyuittuq, Ivvavik and Pacific Rim. Grab the Canada to Colour colouring book to complete the set.
Measures 30 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm, 128 pages
Made by Leor Boshi, an illustrator and designer from Toronto, Ontario.
$ 4.99
Nitap Bars are a fundraising project made in collaboration with and endorsed by the Paq'tnkek Band Council of the Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation, located just east of Peace By Chocolate in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Profits from Nitap (the Mi'kmaw word for "friend" or "buddy") Bars help fund indigenous nitap programming that highlights, celebrates, and helps keep alive important Mi'kmaw community traditions such as drumming, dancing, basket weaving, and elder story telling, as well as traditional outdoor skills like fishing, hunting, canoeing, and tipi rituals.
Nitap Bars are available in 5 delicious flavours: milk chocolate with strawberry cream; milk chocolate with maple cream; milk chocolate with dried cranberries; milk chocolate with hazelnuts; dark chocolate with wild blueberries.
Ingredients: Dark chocolate (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin), Dried wild blueberries.
Contains: Soy.
May contain: Milk, Hazelnuts, Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Pistachios, Wheat.
Peace by Chocolate is a partner in fair trade and sustainability with Cocoa Horizons, an impact driven program focused on cocoa farmer prosperity and helping build self-sustaining farming communities that protect nature and children.
Made by Peace by Chocolate in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
$ 1.99
Now you can enjoy a beautiful piece of indigenous art wherever you please! This fun little owl bookmark is waiting to help mark your page.
Designed by Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond.
“I create art that connects me to my family, our traditions and our spirit of continuity.” - Simone Diamond
2" x 6.5" bookmark
Native Northwest products are guided by the following principles:
Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, British Columbia.
$ 19.99
Wear a piece of Canadian (and Ottawa) history!
The copper used for the maple leaf is the original copper which covered the roofs of Canada's Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. Wear it proudly on your lapel or backpack. Measures approx. 3 cm.
This brooch is available on gold plated or pewter backing.
As these are handmade and made from recycled roofing, unique marks will appear on the copper of each pin.
Why don’t they come in red?
We get this question all the time! The rich patina on these pieces comes from decades of natural oxidation while the copper roof covered Canada’s Parliament Buildings for 78 years. Rather than altering this historic material, Under One Roof preserves its authentic character—keeping the same aged copper that has witnessed some of Canada’s most important moments. That means no artificial colouring, just genuine history in every piece. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind connection to Canada’s past!
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Sold individually.
Made by Under One Roof - a social enterprise in Ottawa, Ontario. Every item was crafted with the participation of persons with developmental disabilities.
You may also enjoy these other wonderful products from Under One Roof!
$ 7.99
This bar honours the beautiful country we call home. Silky milk chocolate complemented by a creamy (and patriotic!) maple filling. The bars are wrapped featuring translations for some common “Canadianisms” for anyone who might need a tutorial!
Click here for other sayings.
Ingredients: Milk chocolate (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, soy lecithin, vanilla), Filling (vegetable oil [palm and/or sunflower and/or canola], sugar, skim milk powder, lactose, soy lecithin), Natural and artificial flavours.
Contains: Milk, Soy.
May contain: Hazelnuts, Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Pistachios, Wheat.
Peace by Chocolate is a partner in fair trade and sustainability with Cocoa Horizons, an impact driven program focused on cocoa farmer prosperity and helping build self-sustaining farming communities that protect nature and children.
Made by Peace by Chocolate in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
$ 7.99 $ 9.99
Chocolate covered pretzels! A delicious take on a classic snack. Enjoy at the beach, on a picnic, or as a tasty treat during your favourite activities!
Ingredients: Pretzels (enriched wheat flour, malt, salt, soybean oil), Milk chocolate (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, soy lecithin, vanilla).
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat.
May contain: Hazelnuts, Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Pistachios.
Peace by Chocolate is a partner in fair trade and sustainability with Cocoa Horizons, an impact driven program focused on cocoa farmer prosperity and helping build self-sustaining farming communities that protect nature and children.
Made by Peace by Chocolate in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
$ 24.00
These socks are best for those days when you're working really hard, or hiking in the Canadian winter wilderness. They're both thick and durable, and comfortable and moisture wicking. The socks will keep you dry even when they're wet!
Fabric content: 40% wool, 34% Nylon, 20% cotton, 5% acrylic, and 1% spandex.
Made by North Standard Trading Post in Ottawa, Ontario.
$ 24.99
The elusive House Hippo has been one of the most desired creatures for Canadian kids since the early 1990's and now you can finally own one!
House Hippos are notoriously shy and nocturnal and are good at taking care of themselves. They love to munch on potato chips (because who doesn't?) and forage for crumbs and bits of dropped food. Keeping cozy is a top priority so they tend to build themselves little nests made up of lint, fuzzy scraps and odd socks. In the wild hippos are notoriously aggressive but House Hippos are docile around humans. When placed on a bedside table they make excellent defenders against anything that makes strange sounds at night.
Confident Beginner and recommend it for ages 12 and up. Each kit envelope contains step-by-step photo illustrated instructions, paper pattern pieces, colour info care card, sheets of wool blend felt, pair of 7mm safety eyes, embroidery floss, needle and pins.
Stuffing is not included as the finished piece is easy to stuff using scraps of felt or fabric cut into small bits, cotton balls as well as traditional stuffing. It also helps keep the shipping cost much lower as it can travel Canada Post letter mail.
Not recommended for small children.
Finished Size: approx. 5" x 3" (13cm x 8cm)
Made by Rita Van Tassel Studio in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
$ 19.99
Wear a piece of Canadian (and Ottawa) history!
The copper used for the maple leaf is the original copper which covered the roofs of Canada's Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. Wear these copper earrings proudly! Measures approx. 1 cm.
These copper earrings are stainless steel with either gold or pewter plating.
As these are handmade and made from recycled roofing, unique marks will appear on the copper of each pin.
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Why don’t they come in red?
We get this question all the time! The rich patina on these pieces comes from decades of natural oxidation while the copper roof covered Canada’s Parliament Buildings for 78 years. Rather than altering this historic material, Under One Roof preserves its authentic character—keeping the same aged copper that has witnessed some of Canada’s most important moments. That means no artificial colouring, just genuine history in every piece. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind connection to Canada’s past!
*all earrings are final sale for hygienic reasons
Made by Under One Roof - a social enterprise in Ottawa, Ontario. Every item was crafted with the participation of persons with developmental disabilities.
You may also enjoy these other Under One Roof products!
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