24 Christmas gift ideas from the crew

Every year, the holiday tradition at Bota Bota is filled with a spirit of shared joy and warmth. Once again, our team has put together more than 20 gift ideas for the holiday season. From locally made crafts to moments of sincere sharing and acts of kindness, this list will guide you toward mindful consumption, regardless of your budget, with the sole intention of spreading warmth and love.

Here are our crew’s Christmas gift recommendations:

Dimitri, Marketing and Group Coordinator
A gift certificate for dining at Tanière3, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Quebec City;
Cute coffee mugs from Monokiini;
A donation to Interligne, because it’s super important and it can change the lives of lots of people!

Constance, Artistic Director
A Bilak Jewelry necklace to bring a sweet touch of witchcraft into my life;
One (or two!) overnight stay at Manoir Hovey;
A Marnie Rays retreat to learn how to surf with the girls.

Marise, Purchasing and Supply Manager
Anything from État de choc. I would even suggest a particular product: the Bean-to-bar tablet SOMA “Old School” Noir. It’s incredible!
The new graphic novel by Claude Paiement and Jean-Paul Eid :  Crue;
The board game Hitster, to kick off the party!

Credit: SELV

Élodie, Marketing Manager
A vintage vinyl record from Aux 33 Tours for the pleasure of finding gems and listening to classics over and over again at home;
A bath and body oil from SELV Rituel to spoil myself this winter;
A pair of Maguire loafers to plan some cute looks ahead for next spring and summer.

Guillaume, Deputy General Director
Dinner for two at restaurant Asteur to try the Expérience menu;
An old-fashioned butter churn from La Guilde Culinaire, in Montreal;
New discus fish for my aquarium.

Annabelle, Content and Communications Coordinator
A sliver ring from S.J.Crawford (They are so beautiful, affordable, and lasting!)
A meal at Archway, my favorite vegan restaurant in Montreal;
Donate, according to your means, to the homeless: winter clothing, food, cash, or, if possible, a night in a hotel to bring warmth to their daily lives.

Credit: No900

Ariane, Purchasing Coordinator
A pizza lesson at Pizzeria no. 900;
A Gourmet Gift Set from Signé Local ;
A Exode Aventures activity in Quebec city.

Meagan, Director of Hospitality and Reservations
An overnight stay at Fairmount Château Montebello ;
A gift certificate to eat at Café Miracolo ;
Train tickets to Quebec City.

This holiday season, the Bota Bota crew invites you to make every purchase a conscious choice. Every local purchase supports a workshop, brings a genuine smile to the faces of artisans, and allows a Quebec business to get through the season with peace of mind. It’s a simple but valuable gesture, especially during this busy time of year when we shop more than usual. We hope this selection of gift ideas inspires you to spread joy—and make a difference—during this wonderful season. Happy Holidays to all!