What To Buy In Ottawa, Canada

what to buy in ottawa
Dulce
Dulce 
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Being the capital of Canada, surrounded by Victorian architecture and rich cultural and traditional heritage museums such as the famous National Gallery of Canada, with notable collections of indigenous and Canadian art, famous for their Canal of Rideau filled with boats in summer and ice skaters in winter – these are just a few of the notable offerings of Ottawa, Canada. There are more things than just the attractions when we go on a vacation and the photographs that vacationers will be cherishing as they head back to their own places. One of the things that makes a vacation special and unforgettable are the souvenirs. These are bits of the place we can take home that will make us reminisce of our fun and exciting journey. Here is a list of what to buy in Ottawa, Canada while on vacation.

1. Red Canoe bags


Purchase unique and quality-made bags only at the Red Canoe store. Their designs are inspired by famous Canadian institutions such as the CBC, RCMP, and RCAF to create a truly unique line. They have variations of things they sell ranging from shirts, caps, and mostly bags such as the classic shoulder bags with a touch of old school design just for you. So what are you waiting for? Head over to the Red Canoe shop while you’re on vacation at Ottawa, Canada.

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2. Canadian-sourced metal jewellery

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Rich in precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and diamonds, Ottawa, Canada offers you unique, artistic jewellery designs for your collection. Jewellery ranging from rings, bracelets and necklace that will elegantly add luxurious effect on your look are sold here. All are made from Ottawa, Canada and are made using recycled resources of gold, silver, gemstones, and Canadian diamonds.

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3. The Howling Forest bar soap

This is a soap that will offer you a perfect base and leave your skin moisturized and smelling like a forest. This bar of soap is literally cheap but was made to satisfy as a neutral smell, inspired by the natural scent of the forest. This soap bar is a must-have for everyone who visits Ottawa, Canada, available only during the colder months. It lathers up with a warm, uplifting woody scent — plus, it’s made with olive oil, so you’ll get some extra moisture while you soak.

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4. Scratch map


Ideal for all the travelers and the persons who dream of going around the world. This scratch map is a custom personalized world map which you can scratch. It is designed with a top layer of gold foil that scratches off to reveal a place, a country or a state, including basic information about countries and cities with matching geographical detail. This is a great and ideal way to record your travel adventures and the places that will be next on your itinerary.

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5. The calf-high Stefani boot

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Made from the finest leathers in Canada, these calf-high Stefani boots are a must-have for all the females to complete their OOTDs. Totally beautiful, stylish, sexy and incredibly comfortable, these shoes are also elegantly made with quality. There are different color variations for your choice and taste, truly a style made for every woman.

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6. The Merkur Futur grooming kit


Join the brotherhood and style or shave your facial hair to the next level with this Merkur Futur grooming kit. It is a complete set of grooming essentials, with the Merkur Futur razor the brand is known for. This set is essential to let the real man with style out of you, this is a must-have for all the gentlemen travelling to Ottawa for next-level appeal.

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7. Areaware alarm docks

Turn your mobile devices into a full alarm clocks with these Areaware alarm docks designed by Jonas Damon. With the use of an application connected to the alarm docks, add a flip clock. Look at your desk and you will find that there is also a hole intended for power charging. How cool this is to have! This is totally a must-buy and a must-have.

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8. Patagonia’s Better Sweater Hoodie


If you ever find yourself in the downtown area look for the Patagonia signage and purchase one of their sweater hoodies. No doubt that this is one of the best sweater hoodies in town. With its simplicity and utility features that grows upon their roots of alpine climbing, they have developed such hoodies. There are also a great selection of wearable outfits. They also have the water-resistant hoodie and different variations of sweater hoodies.

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9. The Ottawa Necklace


Designed to portray and recreate the shape of the Ottawa region, this will totally become a nostalgic souvenir which will always bring you back to the memories of the vacation at Ottawa. This necklace is considered to reminisce the place or the heart. They are typically sold in tumbaga — a blend of brass and copper — or sterling silver.

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10. Local craft beer

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Ottawa is also famous for having many craft breweries for the past few years and now is home to local beer breweries. But in searching for the right taste of the beer, one must go on a tour with all the breweries around the region. This is totally a must-have and a must-buy souvenir to taste and reminisce the beautiful place of Ottawa, Canada.

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Must-haves and must-buys at Ottawa, Canada

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Visiting other places like Ottawa should come with buying a souvenir, for the main reason that this place is a unforgettable one. Surely, you would want to take a piece of this memorable place back home with you. From scratch maps to jewellery, to alarm docks and the best local craft beers, you will no doubt be able to find something for you and for your loved ones waiting back home. Worry no more because this list serves as a guide on the best things to buy in Ottawa, Canada which you can bring back home after your vacation.

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Dulce Tandog is a 29-year-old writer from the beautiful city of Naga.

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