26 must-haves to show off your Canadian pride

1 A timeless Canadian pattern

Not all Canadian-inspired decor needs to be red and white. Showcase your pride in a timeless way with this tea towel, which features a pattern of Canadian leaves. 

Arborist Of Canada Collection Foliage Tea Towel, Drake General Store, $14

 

2 Barware Collection

This Steam Whistle barware collection is the perfect addition to any Canada Day party. It comes fully equipped with bottle openers, glasses and an insulated cooler.  

Limited edition Steam Whistle barware collection, Hudson's Bay, from $10-$175.
 

3 Absolut Vodka Collaboration

Pass the Clamato, celery, salt and pepper! This Absolut vodka, with its quilted maple leaf design, is begging to be the leading ingredient in the Caesars you mix up for your patriotic fetes.

Absolut vodka bottle collaboration with Libs Elliott, 750 ml, Absolut, $27.65.
 

4 Jubilee Tea

This limited edition Jubilee Tea boasts notes of maple syrup and a hit of cranberry, making it the perfect blend for true Canadians.

Limited edition Jubilee Tea in Caviar tin, TWG Tea, $32.

5 In true Canadian fashion, eh?

This sweater from Holt Renfrew will keep you cozy (and looking sharp) as the sun goes down and the fireworks start cracking. We’d say it’s the perfect Canada Day sweater, eh?

Smythe x Augden “eh” sweater, Holt Renfrew, $395.

6 Chic and Functional Beach Bag

Are you a cottage-frequenter? You need this tote — its cutesy with its Millennial Pink "Muskoka" detail, and its big enough to carry all your lakeside essentials.

La Plage Muskoka beach bag, with Pink Writing, Tuck Shop Trading Company, $195.

7 Perfect Picnic

This sleeping-bag-like item? It's actually a picnic table, and you guessed it — it's easily transportable and super lightweight. 

Camp Together cloth/picnic ground sheet, MEC, $25.

8 Don't Forget your Furry Friends

Once you’ve bought all of your Canadian swag, don’t forget to get something for your four-legged friends! Our top pick? A plush plaid dog bed that won't be an eyesore in your home.

Beaver Canoe Nester bed, with faux-Sherpa lining, in Red Buffalo, Grey Plaid and Blue Paddles, PetSmart, $39.99.

9 Keep Cool

Waking up in a sweat is never fun, but pretty much inescapable come summer — or so we thought. BEDGEAR has come out with a Canadian Pride pillow made with Dri-Tec fabric that pulls moisture and heat away from you to keep you cool.

10 New Canucks

All baby Canucks need this adorable onesie from Indigo. Its ultra-soft fabric is cozy and light – ideal for a hot summer night.

11 Perfect Accessory

Made by Canadian craftsmen, this special edition leather backpack is the essential accessory for any proud Canadian. 

12 Canadian Classics

This Muskoka chair is a classic (almost mandatory) addition to any cottage. Picture it: You, wearing a cozy knit, holding a glass of wine, lounging back in the chair as you gaze at the glistening water and take in the sunset. Can you say "hygge"?

13 Homemade

Show your love for Canada by buying Canadian made products like this stoneware coffee cup. The herringbone pattern gives the cup an urban and contemporary feel. 

Christian Roy’s herringbone stoneware coffee cup/latte bowl, in Griege, Chic & Basta, $28.
 

14 100% Canadian

These handmade tea lights are made of 100% pure Canadian beeswax and will fill your home with a light honey scent. 

Pure Canadian beeswax tea light candles, 3 packages of 6, Noble & Co., $25.

15 Perfect for every Canuck

Consonant assembled this skincare kit to help every Canadian, regardless of skin type, achieve their best skin. It comes fully equipped with a natural foaming face wash, moisturizing face cream, detoxifying mask and skin brightening cleansing cloths.

Consonant Skincare limited-edition One for All skincare kit, Sephora, $33.

16 Simple and Timeless

The simple monogrammed maple leaf on this white sheet set is a timeless addition to any proud Canadian’s home. The fact that the sheets are made of 100% Egyptian cotton right in Canada is an added bonus.

Limited edition Canada 150 monogrammed queen sheet set, Au Lit Fine Linens, $150.

17 Special Edition Tool Set

This special edition Canada 150 tool set comes with every tool a new homeowner could need, including a screwdriver, utility knife, hammer and adjustable wrench.

Canada 150 48-pc tool set, Canadian Tire, $39.99. 

18 The Sweet Stuff

What a relief that the great maple syrup heist of 2012 — which saw $18 million worth of the sweet stuff stolen — is long over, because we couldn't survive this sesquicentennial without it. 

My Woodsman's Canada Grade A maple syrup, 357 ml, Chuck Hughes, $15.

19 Northern Highlights

Whether you're strolling through downtown Vancouver, hiking around Lake Louise, kayaking on the Bay of Fundy or portaging through Algonquin Provincial Park, S'well has your perfect accessory: a Great White North-themed bottle that'll keep your water cool.

S'well stainless steel Canada 150 water bottle, 500 ml, Indigo, $45. 

20 French Kiss

Pairing Canada's iconic emblem with Le Creuset's most popular hue, the Maple Leaf round French oven immortalizes our 150th birthday. In honour of Confederation, only 1,867 have been produced. Packaged with a certificate of authenticity and a commemorative map of Canada, this is a collector's item worthy of display. 

Limited Edition Maple Leaf round French oven in Cherry, 5.3 l, Le Creuset, $500. 

21 Curds & Eh?

Thank you, President's Choice, for combining our country's culinary best into one badass burger. Mixed with Montreal steak spice, cheese curds and back bacon, these beef patties call to both our hearts and our stomachs. True patriots might toss some ketchup chips on top for crunch — just sayin'.

President's Choice Loads of Canadiana beef burgers, Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, $12 per pack of 6.

22 Patriotic Pillowslip

What’s more patriotic than a pillowslip designed by Canadians with a hand-painted maple leaf? Toss it on your living room couch or patio bench with cushions in a similar palette.


Hand painted CANADA pillow cover, Kate + Norah Co., $45. 

23 Take a Piece of Canada Wherever You Go

This lightweight and spacious suitcase is a great travel companion for any Canuck. Unlike your old black bag, this one will stand out at baggage claim.

24 Versatile Tray

This beautiful tray nods to a time, before Confederation, when Indigenous tribes were identified by the unique designs painted on their canoes. It's a stunning piece to display on a coffee table or bookshelf.

Wooden Paddle tray with rope handles, HomeSense, $20. 

25 Light a candle for confederation

Oh Coal and Canary, we can’t get enough of your Canadian pride candle. With mouthwatering notes of maple, vanilla, caramel and sea salt, we know we’ll be burning this one all day long.

Cheers to 150 Years candle, Coal and Canary Candle, $30. 

26 A Patriotic Pair

Whether you’re hosting a family BBQ or a firework show that puts Disney’s to shame, your backyard will be on full display. Try sprucing up your patio set with a pair of patriotic pillows – these two by PC will showcase your Canadian pride and help your guests feel cozy!

PC Canada 150 Capsule Collection poly-filled cotton toss cushion in Yellow, $22, and lumbar cushion in Red, $17, Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore.