The 2025 BCB gift guide: 25 clever gifts for everyone in your work life

’Tis the season for corporate gifting—without the corporate vibes. From luxe local finds to cheeky desk upgrades, here’s your ultimate guide to winning the office gift exchange (and maybe a little extra goodwill while you’re at it).

1. For the Lunchtime-Workout Co-Worker

Spare them from the office gym and gift a set of surprisingly high-design Lifted dumbbells ($96 per pair) in cloud white or storm black. 

2. For the Office Secret Santa

These cozy wool camp socks from Vancouver brand Unified ($24) are made in Canada from double-twisted yarn.

3. For the Office Foodie

A jar of Canadian-made Zing Sacha-ish chili miso condiment ($12) is just the thing for elevating lunchtime leftovers.

4. For the Biohacking CEO

This magical organic Prickly Pear facial oil from Obakki ($78) might not help them live forever, but the antioxidant-rich elixir might keep them looking forever young, at least.

5. For the Die-Hard Bike Commuter

Vancouver’s Samsara designs pieces like this leopard-print Stop the Wind cycling jacket ($175) with female bikers in mind.

6. For the New Entrepreneur

Pyrrha’s North Star diamond talisman ($599) offers your giftee a daily reminder to stay true to their vision.

7. For the Deadline Obsessive

The Stendig V vertical calendar ($73) is a perpetual bestseller at design shop Vancouver Special.

8. For the Desk Snacker

Why is freeze-dried fruit everywhere right now? Mango slices ($9) from Abbotsford brand Squeeze provide your giftee with something delicious to snack on while they ponder the trend.

9. For the Tech-Bro Sibling

Replace their old fleece half-zip with something more sophisticated: the new Percora Sherpa wool zip-up ($240) from circular West Coast fashion brand Anian.

10. For the Weekend Warrior

MEC just relaunched its lightweight Classic 60L recycled duffle ($80), which can carry a seemingly endless amount of gear for whatever new adventure they’re embarking on this weekend.

11. For the Saintly, Supportive Spouse of a Startup Founder

A cashmere scarf can only be worn in the winter. A super-soft, super-versatile Le Bon Shoppe cashmere bandana ($90), on the other hand, says “thank you, I love you, don’t leave me” year-round.

12. For the Colleague Who Refuses to Use the Keurig Machine

This hand-forged coffee scoop ($70) from Vancouver woodworking studio J&S Custom Furniture Co. will ensure a perfect cup, every time.

13. For the Partner Who’s Always on a Work Trip

The finish on the new premium aluminum Carry-On Plus case ($855) from Vancouver luggage brand Monos is intended to develop a patina over time: a living record of their travels.

14. For the Executive Assistant Who Saved Your Butt At Least 900 Times This Year

They anticipate your every move like they have a crystal ball—so why not give them a portable light that looks like one? The Bocci 14p ($375) is a candle-like table light made from cast glass, and a Western Canadian icon.

15. For the Client Who Pays All Their Invoices on Time

They’re your top client, so give them Vancouver Candle Co.’s top scent: the handcrafted West Coast candle ($48) delivers woodsy aromas and the scent of towering evergreens.

16. For the Collaborator Who Always Insists on a Walking Meeting

Arc’teryx’s Konseal shoe ($230) can handle rugged, technical terrain and city streets with equal ease.

17. For the Techie Bestie

This wireless Nova three-in-one charging station ($170)—from Vancouver company Journey—will fire up gizmos and gadgets aplenty.

18. For the Friend Taking Zoom Calls at the Base of Blackcomb

Patagonia’s new PowSlayer pants ($649) feature three layers of Gore-Tex and low-profile cargo pockets for her next run. 

19. For the Co-Worker Who’s Always Stealing Your Mug

Why would they want to drink out of anything but their own uniquely patterned coffee cup ($60) from Vancouver ceramicist Objects and Feelings?

20. For the Work-from-Home Power Player

This 100-percent-cotton Missoni robe ($530) will keep ’em cozy between Zoom calls. Who says you need “real pants” to get the job done?

21. For the Work Wife Who Always Says the A/C Is Too Cold

These oversized Cushendale Boher mohair Xthrow blankets (from $229) are the perfect antidote to a broken office thermostat.

22. For Your Rising-Star Mentee

This weighty, blue-and-gold Riviera Hardcover journal from Banyen ($27) is the perfect spot for them to jot down your words of wisdom. 

23. For Your Beloved Mentor

They’ve shared so much with you over the course of your career—maybe they’ll share this Odd Society Spirits Commodore single-malt whisky ($63) with you, too.

24. For Absolutely everyone on Your List

If we may toot our own horn for a moment: you can’t go wrong with a BCBusiness subscription ($29 a year)—conveniently one-size-fits-all.

25. For the Always-on-a-Health-Kick Colleague

You can’t watch them eat the same chickpea salad for even one more day. Nourish: Adventuring with Whole Foods ($65), from the editors of Alive magazine, offers healthful alternatives that make for enviable leftover lunches.