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‘Twas the Month Before Christmas
Photos and Story by Tara George
Tucked in the heart of Victoriaville, this little shop is full of Christmas charm. Browsing is a full-sensory experience, with the aromas of hot apple cider and scented rosehips drawing you in to the visual delight of Christmas décor. The beautifully hand-crafted vintage decorations remind you of a simpler time of Christmases past. This is the kind of store where shoppers are converted into collectors, each year acquiring a new decoration or one of many interesting characters, be it a precariously perched elf, a loveable snowman, or a fanciful faerie. This month before Christmas, succumb to the holiday wonders of this lovely shop. 504 Victoria Street East, Mon-Sat 10-5 and Sun 12-4.
Remember when you were a kid and the spirit of Christmas seemed to be everywhere? That sense of excitement would come alive when the calendar turned to December, and continued to accumulate with every Christmas-oriented activity. Sometimes as an adult, the hustle and bustle of it all can get in the way of rekindling that true Christmas spirit. Fortunately, rediscovering the magic can be as simple as visiting a few local shops that transform and capture the true essence of the season.
Vanderwees
The transformation of well-known Vanderwees Home and Garden into Ontario’s largest retail ChristmasLand is a sight to behold. A stand of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each with a different flare, lures you into the gift shop. Decorations of every size, shape, and colour, as well as life-like and live trees, are available to create the perfect Christmas tree. Compliment your decoration finds with one of the 20,000 poinsettias that Vanderwees produces each year. A treat or lunch at Tulips Café is a nice break from Christmas shopping, or stay a bit later and take in the nightly Christmas light show. 6488 Mapleward Road, Mon-Fri 9-9 and Sat-Sun 9-6.
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The Walleye
807-345-0902
1-800-486-2144
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Moss Cottage is a reminder that Christmas is about sharing, caring, and enjoying the company of friends and family. Handmade products crafted from local and homemade materials inspire the seasonal environment of the shop. Christmas wreaths, made using locally grown and harvested greens, are all hand-tied and delicately decorated; custom arrangements and wreaths are available. Unique madefrom-scratch treasures provide the perfect thoughtful gifts that are sure to be cherished for many Christmas seasons to come. Of course we mustn’t forget our favourite Urban Farmchick products, such as handmade soaps and bags, still available during the festive season. 700 Hazelwood Drive, Wed-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5, and Sun 12-4.
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