346734 Wed Nov 29 19:37:52 -0800 2006 14 24 Canada 0 2056129 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. Wed Nov 29 19:37:52 -0800 2006 54667 merlot143 1 2056245 Soma in the Distillery District. Also see this thread: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/345448 Wed Nov 29 20:12:13 -0800 2006 2056129 12124 TorontoJo 1 2062645 Soma is wonderful (though I didn't know they shipped). Another good option is Bernard Callebaut out of Calgary. http://www.bernardcallebaut.com/ Fri Dec 01 21:05:15 -0800 2006 2056129 11124 PaulV 2 2067924 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. Mon Dec 04 14:29:31 -0800 2006 2062645 17907 HBOO 2 2160122 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. Sat Jan 06 19:16:13 -0800 2007 2062645 64657 NSDave 1 2063323 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/> Sat Dec 02 02:05:54 -0800 2006 2056129 57061 Halle 1 2066285 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! Sun Dec 03 19:32:06 -0800 2006 2056129 57373 Sweet 1 2074503 What about Rogers Chocolates from BC? I haven't had them in a long time, but I remember them being excellent. Wed Dec 06 11:35:30 -0800 2006 2056129 49815 troutpoint 2 2160147 I second Rogers. High quality, nice packaging. Here is a link to their site. http://www.rogerschocolates.com/ Sat Jan 06 19:23:17 -0800 2007 2074503 34770 kitchensalli 3 2494620 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.) Wed Apr 18 20:14:36 -0700 2007 2160147 92593 cupcakeno1 1 2074751 What about JS Bonbons? They have a great selection (and great tasting) truffles. http://www.jsbonbons.com/ Wed Dec 06 14:26:19 -0800 2006 2056129 16280 cecilia 1 2158632 Bernard Callebaut is a favorite treat for really high quality chocolate. I've miss it since moving from Calgary which is their home base. Sat Jan 06 02:10:42 -0800 2007 2056129 64509 DLDEMERIA 1 2166183 In Exeter, Ontario: http://www.sugarandspicechocolates.ca/ In Stratford, Ontario: http://www.rheothompson.com/ ~c Mon Jan 08 20:29:59 -0800 2007 2056129 65166 caerulea 1 2260028 ooooh...I just discovered these today! www.chocolatas.com Husband and wife team of "artisan" chocolatiers. The shoe is so cute! Sun Feb 04 21:40:14 -0800 2007 2056129 69941 jewels_vancouver 1 2614598 I am totally totally late on the post but if you would like to do such a thing again maybe check out wildsweets Wed May 30 14:11:26 -0700 2007 2056129 82222 ICollectHeads