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Stuff that stocking!

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The perfect stocking stuffers can be trickier to track down than you think. Small, affordable and packs a WOW-factor? It can be quite the feat to pull off, especially if your Xmas list numbers more than you can count on your fingers and toes.

Never fear! The retail champions at shopAGO are here to help, from the inspired to the adorable to the remarkably helpful. Here are a few items that are just perfect for that stocking you’re looking to fill at the last minute.

The cover of Inuit art: Cape Dorset
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Inuit Art ­– Cape Dorset 2018 Mini Calendar – $9.99

For the art lover – these calendars feature limited-edition prints from the Canadian Arctic artist community of Cape Dorset, Nunavut. No guilt required; these are also printed on sustainably forested paper.

Two small erasers shaped like animals
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OOLY: Woodland Writing Pals Erasers and Pencil Sharpeners – $6.95

For the sketch artist – whether you use these Woodland Writing Pals for work or play, they are sure to turn every writing project into an adventure! Each set contains two pencil sharpeners and erasers in one, and they also include a nifty backpack to hold your pencil shavings.

an iphone mounted on a bike
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A black bike speaker
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Bike Phone Mount – $25

Black Loop Wireless Speaker – $25

For the cyclist – make sure they ride safe with this adjustable phone holder. With 360 degree rotation and no-slip grip, this 100 per cent waterproof holder fits most phones. We also love the tiny silicone loop speaker that goes where other speakers can’t – including your bike handles – to keep a good tune close at hand.

A towel featuring a recipe for poutine
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Whaaat? Studio Tea Towels – $16

For the proud patriot – Whaaat? Studio has created tea towels featuring Canada’s most iconic dishes from poutine to smoked meat. These tea towels are a Canadiana must-have!

A mug with the definition of "Eh" printed on it
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Canadian Dictionary Mug – $14

For the wordsmith – take your coffee or tea with a dose of The Canadian Dictionary. These large mugs share the definitions of iconic Canadian expressions and words, from Eh to Double-Double.

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