Canadian gifts for puzzle lovers

Looking for a Canadian gift that isn't another mug? These are 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles made from original paintings of Algonquin Park, the Ottawa Valley and Ontario cottage country, by three Canadian landscape painters. Each title is a run of 200 copies, so the person you give one to won't see it in every store.

For the cottage

Red canoes, a sandy shore, a slow afternoon. For anyone who counts the days until the dock goes in.

• Afternoon Abandon by Linda Sorensen, 1000 pieces. $34.95 CAD (regular $39.95). Pre-order.
• Life is Good by Linda Sorensen, 1000 pieces. $34.95 CAD (regular $39.95). Pre-order.

For lake and pine people

Windswept pines, granite and big water. The Algonquin that people drive hours to see.

• Pine Lookout by Kathy M Haycock, 1000 pieces. $34.95 CAD (regular $39.95). Pre-order.
• After the Storm by Joyce Burkholder, 1000 pieces. $34.95 CAD (regular $39.95). Pre-order.
• Algonquin Reflection by Joyce Burkholder, 1000 pieces. $34.95 CAD (regular $39.95). Pre-order.

For someone who loves colour

A dock full of bright canoes in bold, happy colour.

• Quiet Time by Kathy M Haycock, 1000 pieces. $34.95 CAD (regular $39.95). Pre-order.

For the person who has everything

All six titles together. 6000 pieces, three painters, one shelf.

• The Complete Collection, 6000 pieces. $209.70 CAD (regular $219.95). Pre-order.

Why they make a good gift

• Real paintings by working Canadian artists, licensed directly from them
• Limited runs of 200 copies per title, and every run so far has sold out
• 1000 pieces on thick 2 mm board, 50 x 70 cm finished, so pieces hold together when you lift a section
• A gift note at checkout, printed on the packing slip, with no prices on it

Free shipping in Canada on 3 or more puzzles. One puzzle ships for $15.00.

Questions

Can I ship it straight to the person I'm giving it to?

Yes. Put their name and address in the shipping details at checkout, and add a gift note. The note is printed on the packing slip and no prices are shown.

Will it arrive in time for Christmas?

These are on pre-order right now. Every pre-order ships the day the puzzles arrive, expected around November 28. Canada Post usually takes 2 to 8 business days after that. We can't promise an exact date, and you can cancel for a full refund any time before your order ships.

How much is shipping?

Free shipping on 3 or more puzzles. One puzzle ships for $15.00. Every order ships by Canada Post with tracking. We also ship to the United States and internationally at Canada Post rates.

How big is the finished puzzle?

50 x 70 cm, about 20 x 27.5 in when it's done. It needs a table or puzzle board about that size.

Where are they made?

Painted and designed in Canada, printed overseas

Who are the artists?

Joyce Burkholder, Kathy M Haycock and Linda Sorensen, three Canadian landscape painters working in and around the Ottawa Valley and Algonquin Park.

Is 1000 pieces too hard for a beginner?

It's a few evenings for most people. If it's their first one, pick a title with strong, varied colour, since those are the quickest to sort.