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merlot143 Nov 29, 2006 06:37 PM

Artisan chocolates in Canada?

I'd like to send some friends a box of artisan quality chocolates. There are American companies that ship, but I'm looking for a Canadian company (read: cheaper shipping). Any recommends? Thanks.

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    ICollectHeads May 30, 2007 02:11 PM

    I am totally totally late on the post but if you would like to do such a thing again maybe check out wildsweets

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      jewels_vancouver Feb 4, 2007 08:40 PM

      ooooh...I just discovered these today!
      www.chocolatas.com

      Husband and wife team of "artisan" chocolatiers. The shoe is so cute!

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        caerulea Jan 8, 2007 07:29 PM

        In Exeter, Ontario: http://www.sugarandspicechocolates.ca/
        In Stratford, Ontario: http://www.rheothompson.com/
        ~c

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          DLDEMERIA Jan 6, 2007 01:10 AM

          Bernard Callebaut is a favorite treat for really high quality chocolate.

          I've miss it since moving from Calgary which is their home base.

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            cecilia Dec 6, 2006 01:26 PM

            What about JS Bonbons? They have a great selection (and great tasting) truffles.

            http://www.jsbonbons.com/

            1. troutpoint Dec 6, 2006 10:35 AM

              What about Rogers Chocolates from BC? I haven't had them in a long time, but I remember them being excellent.

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                kitchensalli Jan 6, 2007 06:23 PM

                I second Rogers. High quality, nice packaging.
                Here is a link to their site.

                http://www.rogerschocolates.com/

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                  cupcakeno1 Apr 18, 2007 08:14 PM

                  Rogers isn't really "artisan" - it's decent chocolate if you like it super sweet. Bernard Callebaut is definitely a step up, but if you want truly special chocolates go no further than Thomas Haas in North Vancouver. http://www.thomashaas.com/
                  He's recently started his own chocolate business, after many years of success as the star of Vancouver's pastry arts. (His sparkle cookies are worth a try as well.)

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                Sweet Dec 3, 2006 06:32 PM

                These are bars, not filled chocolates, but http://www.littlegreenolive.com sells Amedei Chocolate (as well as a bunch of other gourmet food). Amedei is an award winning company from Tuscany that some feel makes the best chocolate in the world. All I know is that they taste great!

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                  Halle Dec 2, 2006 01:05 AM

                  For one more source, you might try Odile Chocolat in Toronto. I tasted Odile's chocolates at the One of a Kind show in T.O.a couple of days ago. They're very high quality, unusual, and taste wonderful.If you'd like to check out the website, it's <http://www.odilechocolat.com/>

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                    PaulV Dec 1, 2006 08:05 PM

                    Soma is wonderful (though I didn't know they shipped). Another good option is Bernard Callebaut out of Calgary.

                    http://www.bernardcallebaut.com/

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                      HBOO Dec 4, 2006 01:29 PM

                      Bernard Callebaut is a wonderful Canadian (with roots in Europe) chocolate maker, I have met Bernard (while doing some work for the company) and he is a great family man who really loves his work.

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                        NSDave Jan 6, 2007 06:16 PM

                        On my last visit to Toronto in May I visited Soma and was told they regularly shipped gifts out to the east coast so I would assume there wouldn't be a problem shipping elsewhere.

                        Personally, I would lean towards Soma but Bernard Callebaut or JS Bonbons would also be good choices.

                      2. TorontoJo Nov 29, 2006 07:12 PM

                        Soma in the Distillery District.

                        Also see this thread:
                        http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...

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