You’re going to love this guide of the best Calgary candles to shop and local Calgary business to support. We help you find the perfect candles to give as a gift or to add that cozy feel or yummy scent to your home. Happy shopping!
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CALGARY CANDLE BRANDS
Simple & Lee Co.
Calgary candle brand, Simple & Lee Co., has a beautiful collection of candles to choose from. Not only are their candles aesthetically pleasing, they also have a unique mix of scents like ‘Eucalyptus Oak Moss’, ‘Lilac Musk’, and ‘Vanilla Latte’. Their wooden wick candles come in two sizes and are made with safe soy wax.
Calgary Candle Shop: Estelle Studio
If you’re searching for beautiful candles that are almost too unique to burn check out Calgary candle shop, Estelle Studio. Their design forward candles are stunning and look great on a mantel, bookshelf, or dresser. They have so many styles to choose from so make sure you check out their shop to see more.
Aura Wicks Collective
Aura Wicks Collective is another local Calgary shop offering soy wax candles. Their candles come in a number of different containers along with unique scents like lavender london fog and coastal energy. Each of their candles is topped with lavender, flower petals and sea salt for a nice added detail. They also have a collection of zodiac candles which would make a great zodiac sign gift idea.
IMK Candle Shop
IMK Candle Shop is another local Calgary shop to grab great scented candles without any of the toxic ingredients. Some of the scents you can choose from are ‘cool cucumber’, ‘sunshine mimosa’, ‘cotton candy’.
Love, Mootique Candles YYC
Everything from the presentation of the candles to the packaging they come in is perfection. If you’re looking for beautiful and unique candles local Calgary candle shop, Love Mootique, is a great option. The realism of these candles will have you wondering, can I eat these macarons? Picture a gorgeous retro perfume bottle candle as an accent piece in your bathroom. Or delicious strawberry or Christmas sponge cake candle as a stocking stuffer or birthday gift. They even have a beautifully detailed wedding dress candle. The designs and attention to detail in each candle will astound you.
YYC Wax Calgary Beeswax Candles
Have you ever heard of beeswax sheets? They can be used to make rolled beeswax candles but they aren’t easy to find. That’s where Lisa Graham comes in. She started making beeswax sheets accessible online when she realized others were having a hard time finding them. With demand so high and her background in software engineering she decided to open her own online shop. YYC Wax now offers a wide array of supplies to make your own candles including solid beeswax, wicks and beeswax sheets, along with tons of beeswax products like; lip balms, mini self-care kits, beeswax candles and more. She even offers candle making classes.
After Glow: Calgary Candles
The candles from After Glow Candles are the most beautiful and detailed candles you will find. These Calgary candles are like designer candles, meant to be a part of your décor. There are ghosts and pumpkins for Halloween, modern Christmas trees and traditional reindeer and polar bears. Or, how about a dessert in a glass cup so detailed you’d think you could eat it. There are rainbows, seashells and bubble cube candles, the perfect addition to any home. These unique, handcrafted candles will take your décor in your home to the next level. You can even request designs!
Milk Jar: Calgary Candles
Milk Jar has been a staple in the Calgary candle scene since 2016. Not only do they create incredible smelling and clean burning candles, they’re also committed to giving back to their community and providing an inclusive workplace. If you’re looking for something fun to do in Calgary, make sure you check out their candle workshops.
Libby & Frank Candle Co.
Libby & Frank candles are the perfect addition to your home with their beautiful amber jars and sleek, minimal labels. In addition to the gorgeous presentation, these handcrafted, coconut soy wax candles have the loveliest fragrances available. Scents like Grapefruit Mimosa with notes of fresh grapefruit, sparkling champagne with an undertone of tangerine. Or Firewood with notes of bergamot, patchouli and sandalwood with undertones of leather, transporting you back to your favourite camping trip. At Libby & Frank Candle Co. they believe in giving back to the community, they are committed to donating $1 from each candle sale into positive action for LGBTQ+ youth in Alberta.
MaraMa Candles
MaraMa Candles is a Calgary business owned and operated by a Ukrainian family who relocated to Calgary after they were forced to leave their country due to the war. Their candles are all handmade with 100% natural soy wax. Let the soothing crackling of their unique wood wick candles fill your home with the best cozy vibes. Not only do these Calgary candles come in the most beautiful jars, you can choose your own scent and have the wooden lid customized with your own message, someone’s name, initials, a special date or a quote. This custom option makes these candles a great wedding gift idea. Most of their glass jars are mountain themed which also makes these candles great for mountain lovers.
If you’re looking to shop for candles in person, we recommend checking out Steeling Home. It’s a great spot to grab candles in Calgary.
Visit them in person at:
- 1010 17th Ave SW Calgary, AB
These are some of the best Calgary candles to enjoy yourself or give as a gift. We’ll continue to update this list as we discover more great candles in Calgary. Thank you for supporting these local Calgary businesses.
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