The Nice List

1. TAWS

The Sight VLT C1 27.5 is an electric All-Mountain whip with amazing descending capability, sure-footed climbing and trail charging grip. Just $9399.

2. Pollen Sweaters

The Marine Sweater is available in all sizes of Pollen’s warm, washable wool. And yes, that’s green for starboard, red for port.

3. Tourism Powell River

Custom Decals celebrating everything that is great about Powell River available for just $2.99!

4. Armitage Men’s Wear

The holidays just got a little cozier with the 10tree Onesie.

5. Tla’amin Convenience Store

The bracelets are hand-carved from sterling Silver by First Nations artists Vincent Henson & Nancy Dawson, the jewellery is carved to represent Coast Salish spirit animals such as the orca, eagle, hummingbird, wolf and raven.

6. Valley Building Supplies

Work on DIY and woodworking tasks anywhere with a versatile, sturdy, expandable work support. The Kreg Track Horse from Valley Building Supplies works as a sawhorse, work support, clamping center, and more, and it’s only $159. If you think that’s pricey for a sawhorse, you clearly haven’t seen the videos at kregtool.com that show how versatile the Track Horse can be.

7. Westerley Studio

The Westerly Studio / Apolis market bag is one of the most loved in store items and definitely on a few wish lists. The Stunning black is a new addition to the bags and better yet this bag even changes lives.

8. Tug-Guhm Gallery

The gallery at the Lund Resort is curated by Debra Bevaart, an artist who creates stunning stone sculptures on the premises. She’s perhaps most well-know for her life-like seal heads, but she carves seals in other reposes, too, and wildlife in all forms, from bears to whales.

9. PR Macs

Selling for up to $1000 less than models bought new from Apple, laptops sold at PR Macs are professionally reconditioned and guaranteed to last. The 2015 model (pictured) is the most sought-after model as it’s the latest model still sporting a problem-free keyboard, upgradable hard drive and full assortment of ports (4K HDMI, 2x USB-3 and SD card slot). Skip the dongles, disposability and high price tag of the newer non-upgradable Macbook Pros and get into an affordable laptop that easily exceeds the needs for most home and student usage.

10. IRIS

The Maui Jim Maverick - This modern aviator brings classic style with a contemporary twist, featuring PolarizedPlus2® lens technology and MauiGradient lenses.

11. Pagani & Sons Shoe Repair

Women • This is the only bear your feet will want to encounter when you’re exploring the great outdoors. A lightly cushioned hiking sock with all the anti-funk qualities of Merino Wool, the Bear Town gives you freedom and flex to hike your way out of any unexpected encounter on the trail. Men • Aliens, bears and camels: We named this sock after everything you’re likely to see on an un-average hike, and built it with enough cushioning to keep you cozy when the going gets weird.

12. Kelly’s Health Shop

When this lamp is lit from within all of the natural formations are highlighted. Each lamp is set into a custom wood base. This must-have home accent will enrich the mood of any space. Agate is also known as chalcedony quartz and often displays concentric rings. It is used to harmonize Yin and Yang, help build self-confidence, enhance mental function and strengthen the body/ mind. Buy with confidence knowing that your lamps have been tested according to CSA Standards by the Quality Auditing Institute, a North American approved testing and certification agency. Starting at $58.33.