Holiday Gift Guide
Get creative
The holiday season is upon us once more!
Need some inspiration to find the perfect gift for the science lover in your life? 🎁 …Or want to send your loved ones a not-so-subtle hint? 😉
Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is back and packed with even more Canadian artists & online small businesses so you can skip the lines and crowded malls! ☃️
with science-inspired gifts
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![Hands holding paper cut art of a pair of lungs]()
Art, Crafts and Collectibles
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![A grey book tied with a red ribbon next to a candle]()
Books
Support RCIScience
Do you have a special person in your life who just can’t get enough science? This year, consider making a donation in their honour to RCIScience. To celebrate 175 years of sparking curiosity, we are giving away special tokens of our appreciation! Give $100 or more and receive a commemorative RCIScience magnet. Give $500 or more and receive a t-shirt or tote bag.
Art, Crafts and Collectibles
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![Purple and pink crocheted coronavirus]()
The Purple Lilac
Science and medical crocheted models, exclusive crochet patterns, jewelry, pins and accessories, amigurumi toys, crochet workshops and more!
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![Vinyl stickers of scientist dogs and pizza as a cell]()
My Pet Cephalopod
Reported as ‘finding a pun in science’, My Pet Cephalopod delivers with awesome takes on science-themed stickers, pins and postcards. Their pizza and ramen cells are especially clever!
Books
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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Store
Grab your 2025 Observer’s Handbook and Calendar!
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Stitching Science: Exploring Science from A-Z
Science gets the stitched treatment in this stunning science book from textile artist Lauren Wright Vartanian aka Neurons and Nebulas! Topics ranging from Atom to Zenith come to life at the end of Lauren's skilled needle, and lively and informative text by Keltie Thomas explains key concepts and delivers interesting facts for each subject.
A charming and informative introduction to a wide variety of scientific concepts as well as a beautiful art book from a talented textile artist.
Apparel and Accessories
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![A print that reads "Visit the gardens of Mars only on the inter-planet transit commision" with a depiction of the Mars landscape.]()
Secret Planet
Outstandingly clever space-themed prints, posters and apparel. Bonus: they have a brick and mortar store in Toronto (Danforth).
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![Pin with an Erlenmeyer flask that says "see the full spectrum" and a rainbow coming out of its right side.]()
inclusivityinchem
Support inclusivity in chemistry with these pins and stickers!
Paper Products
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![A wooden framed print with flowers and leaves creating an outline of an Erlenmeyer flask. Text inside the flask reads "Support women in science"]()
Forage for Flora
Need art for your wall or a card for a nature lover? Look no further! There is so much science-themed pressed flower art to choose from!
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![A sticker of a "Rice CRISPR treats"]()
MCBDoodles
Know someone in moelcular and ceulluar biology? We think they’ll need these stickers.
Home and Living
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![Hands holding paper cut art of a pair of lungs]()
Light + Paper
Unique artwork and decor inspired by science and nature that starts with handcut papercutting. Check out the anatomy collection.
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![Planters and pen holders in the shape of a virus]()
Bacteriophage Planter/Pen Holder
This minimalist 3D printed design is a great fit for any office or work-from-home desk!
Honorable Mentions
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![Necklace that says "Scientist"]()
Two Photon
Jewelry, clothing, stickers, pins and more–their work is beautiful!
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What If? 10th Anniversary Edition
What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? What if everyone only had one soulmate? What would happen if the moon went away?
