Just Launched – Kick Off the Holidays With the 7th Annual Holiday Gift Guide

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Launches The 7^th Annual Holiday Gift Guide

 Guide Inspires Locals to Shop & Support 250+ Local Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Events

 Windsor, ON – The holiday season officially kicks off in Windsor Essex with the 7^th Annual Holiday Gift Guide, the region’s go-to source for local shopping inspiration and festive experiences presented by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, a division of Invest WindsorEssex.

Available now at yqgholidays.ca, the 24 page guide features more than 250 local artisans, makers, shop and events, making it easier than ever to find the perfect locally-made gifts and embrace the spirit of the season.

“The Holiday Gift Guide continues to grow each year, and so does our community’s passion for shopping local,” said Gordon Orr, CEO Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and CEO, Invest WindsorEssex. “This year’s edition brings together the best of the region — from one-of-a-kind gifts and seasonal events to local recipes and cocktail inspiration. It’s truly your one-stop destination for a Windsor Essex holiday.”

Now in its 7^th year, the Holiday Gift Guide is a cornerstone of the region’s Support Local movement. Beyond gift ideas, the guide also features festive recipes, wine pairings, holiday happenings and more. Enhanced features in the 2025 guide include:

• Holiday Light Pass profiling the regions four community lights festivals in Amherstburg, LaSalle, Kingsville and Windsor, and encouraging visitors to explore and share their experiences for their chance to win a $500 Devonshire Mall Shopping Spree
• Elf on the Bar Shelf in partnership with our Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail partners, this new digital pass gives users the chance to find ‘Hops’ the elf hidden at our local breweries, cideries and distilleries for the chance to win
• An updated holiday edition of the Night Market Hop profiling night markets and events celebrating the holiday season including the E. Made It Market at Bright Lights Windsor presented by Tourism Windsor Essex

This year’s guide is already hitting mailboxes, with 100k print editions of the guide being distributed through Canada Post direct to Windsor Essex residents. An additional 5k will be distributed through retail locations and at local events or for pick up at the Tourism Windsor Essex offices (98 Chatham St. E., Windsor). A digital, mobile-friendly version can by found online at yqgholidays.ca.

To add some cheer, today also marks the first day of the  ‘45 Days of Giveaways’ where locals can win prizes featured in the guide through December by visiting yqgholidays.ca each day to find the hidden icon of the day and enter to win.

“We’re proud to bring together Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, a division of Invest WindsorEssex, to shine a spotlight on the people and businesses that make Windsor Essex such a special place,” said Gordon Orr. “Supporting local isn’t just about shopping and the economic benefit derived – it’s about celebrating the creativity, talent, and community spirit that thrives here year-round.”

For gift inspiration, holiday recipes, festivals & events and daily giveaways, visit yqgholidays.ca.