The best part of the season isn’t the rush—it’s the rituals. A shared laugh or a small gesture that brightens someone else’s day.

This December, we’re making room for all three: thoughtful gifts at the Forest Finds Gift Shop, a daily surprise through our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway, and a simple way to give back with Stock the Shelves.

Straight from the experts on the Malahat SkyWalk Retail Team, see our 2025 gifting recommendations below:

For the Cozy Minimalist: Clean lines, soft textures, neutral tones.

Our Gift Picks:

• tentree® beanies and mid-layers (easy to wear, easy to love)

• Lightweight scarf or neck warmer

• Enamel camp mug for morning coffee

For the Spa-at-Home Friend: They measure time in soaks and sighs.

Our Gift picks:

• Saltspring Soapworks bath bars, lotions, and seasonal sets

• Natural sea-salt scrub or hydrating hand cream

• Soft cotton face cloths and a wooden soap dish

For the Little Explorer: Curious hands, wide eyes, a pocket full of treasures.

Our Gift picks:

• Nature sketchbook + mini colored pencils

• Animal stickers and a pocket field guide

• Wooden ornament to mark the year

For the Host-with-the-Most: Table set, playlist queued, laughter guaranteed.

Our Gift picks:

• Local artisan serving board or coasters

• Small-batch preserves or local honey

• Classic Northern Bars Nanaimo bars (sweet, shareable, and very BC)

For the Local-Lover: Proudly Vancouver Island, through and through.

Our Gift picks:

• Local artisan jewelry or carved keepsakes

• Queen Bee Island-grown Artisan Crafted Loose Leaf Teas

• Hand-poured candle with woodsy notes

Pro tip: Make it two gifts in one

Tuck a Family Day Pass or Annual Passes into any gift bag and turn a thoughtful present into a day you’ll share together later.

In the end, the best gifts feel like time well spent—hands wrapped around cocoa, a laugh you didn’t know you needed, a view you’ll talk about later.

Plan your visit, pick your gifts, and let the season do what it does best—bring people together.