Finding local, sustainable gifts in London, ON, doesn’t have to be difficult! This gift guide features members of our Green Economy London and London Environmental Network members, highlighting some interesting and unconventional gift ideas. 

Clayworx

• Classes: wheel, hand-building, and mosaic classes, with difficulties ranging from beginners to advanced.  For children, teens, adults, and families.
• Workshops: 1.5 - 4 hour single-day or multi-day workshops for a variety of skill levels, ages, and techniques.
• Clay-4-Kids: Week-long clay camps for children on the March Break and week-long clay camps in the summer.
• Ceramic goods: Functional and structural ceramic pieces made by 35-40 local artists, Cuppa Kindness Campaign supporting clay-4-kids programming and kiln costs.

Dough EV

• Grab a gift card, or donuts can be purchased in bulk for holiday parties/friends. Check out their Giant Donut!

Junction Climbing 

• Day use passes, punch passes, beginners package including lessons, equipment, and a membership.
• Lessons and programming for: top rope belay, climbing, outdoor climbing, adults, parents and tots, teens, and children.

LOLA Bees

• Find local raw honey, beeswax candles, and family-based workshops at the London Ontario Learning Apiary!

London Bicycle Cafe

• An authorized Bosch retailer, find a range of e-bikes and cargo bikes. They also have a variety of accessories and attachments to make your bike your own!

London Middlesex Master Gardeners 

• A popular vegetable gardening course that fills up every year, this 8-week course provides general knowledge about soil, harvesting, and preserving, while also allowing you to choose your vegetables.

Nature London 

• As a group working to conserve and share knowledge about London’s natural history & habitat, their Guide to the Natural Areas of London and Region (6th ed) has everything a trail lover could need. Find information about specific species, parking, and more with their comprehensive guide available here (scroll down for buying info).

On the Move Organics

• Get fresh, quality, local groceries delivered to your doorstep! Founded in OEV, On the Move Organics has been working with other local food producers (including Urban roots!) since 2008. Grab a gift card if you’re buying for someone else!

Play Away

• A meticulously clean indoor playground with clear sight lines, healthy food and free Wifi, they offer season passes for unlimited visits, or punch passes for a certain number of visits.

Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op/London Cycle Link

• A volunteer-supported, self-serve bike shop, they also offer tuned-up adult and kids bikes, as well as used & new bike parts. 

The PATCH

• All produce grown at the PATCH is donated to several local agencies helping those experiencing food insecurity. The PATCH offers many volunteer opportunities, events, and workshops including how to maximize gardens in small spaces, and how to grow your own herbal teas. 

Urban Roots

• Grab some locally grown produce for your holiday meals, with many uncommon vegetable varieties perfect for that unique holiday dish.