On December 8, I had the pleasure of chatting with Laura Casella on shopping local this holiday season.

Here are 3 great local businesses to check out for your gift giving this season!

If you missed the segment, no problem!

Click HERE to watch it online!

Sorella Boutique Gourmande

Sorella Boutique Gourmande is a locally Women owned gourmet boutique and catering company offering thoughtfully curated gift baskets, artisanal foods, and custom catering for both everyday indulgences and special celebrations. Rooted in community and a genuine love for beautiful, high-quality food, Sorella is known for its elevated spreads, refined flavours, and signature attention to detail. Each basket and menu is carefully designed to feel special, whether it’s for corporate gifting, client appreciation, or gathering with family and friends. With a mix of local favourites and carefully sourced international products, Sorella makes gifting and entertaining effortless, meaningful, and memorable.

Location: 2979 Boul St. Charles Blvd, Kirkland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SORELLAboutiquegourmande

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sorella_boutique_gourmande

Website: https://boutiquesorella.com/

Big Dreamers

Big Dreamers is a publishing company that focuses on producing literature, games and arts activities and supplies. The goal of Big Dreamers is to celebrate multiculturalism and individuality through the lens of diversity.

Website: https://bigdreamers.ca/

The Cat Corner

Our main product is our 1 foot Cat Kicker— handmade and filled with a combination of catnip and valerian Root. This winning combination of herbs has cats in a herb frenzy lol So many fun patterns as well!

We also make smaller pillows filled with the same great herbs!

We don’t forget humans! We also have many gifts for cat lovers!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatCornerMtl

Instagram: @ the_cat_corner_mtl

Oliveri Bake House

Tina Oliveri is the baker behind “Oliveri Bake House”. Tina started her home-based baking business in June 2024 and couldn’t be happier serving the community with fresh baked goods!

With “Olive” in her last name, and always having enjoyed baking from when she was a child in the kitchen with her mother and nonna, she felt it was fitting for her to focus on baking olive breads, breads infused with extra virgin olive oil, focaccias, and olive oil cakes. Tina also makes party favors for private and corporate events.

Baking with olive oil has antioxidant properties, each cake has less calories than cakes baked with seed-oils or butter, and it helps keep cakes and breads moister and fresher longer.

Tina is looking forward to baking for you!

Local Holiday Activities

Dorval Holiday Market

Discover our local businesses and enjoy the roaming entertainment while getting some holiday shopping done. An unforgettable experience awaits you at the Dorval Holiday Market!

Picture yourself strolling among charming wooden booths, each glowing with festive lights and filled with artisanal treasures, local products, and delicious treats. Inspired by European markets, our festive ambiance comes alive with twinkling lights, joyful background music, and heartwarming holiday vibes.

And this year, we have a whole host of surprises in store!

– Take advantage of the games offered in the kids’ corner, the many time slots available to meet and take photos with Santa Claus free of charge, and many new features onsite!
– Daily roaming entertainment
– Dazzling shows
– And plenty of new features to make the experience even more enchanting!

List of vendors: https://www.ville.dorval.qc.ca/…/2025/vendors-2025.pdf

Opening hours:
– Friday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saturday: Noon to 7 p.m.
– Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable outing at the heart of Dorval!

All the details here: https://www.ville.dorval.qc.ca/…/dorval-holiday-market