With over 100,000 alumni around the world, it's easy to find reasons to be proud! The 2024 Alumni Holiday Gift Guide highlights products and businesses by our very own #ProudlyUNB alumni. Whether you give the gift of a night out with friends and loved ones, or that perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter night, or snacks that keep on disappearing no matter how quickly you replace them, we hope you'll enjoy this year's list of offerings from your fellow UNB alumni!
Mimimi
Sit at one of two communal tables or at the bar watching the fun of cooking in their open kitchen, Ning Hou (BAMHT'11) offers an authentic, delicious Asian food experience at Mimimi in Saint John, NB. Shop now.
The Lunar Rogue Pub
Visit the iconic downtown pub in Fredericton, NB. With co-owners Karen Freeman (BA'00, MBA'07), Victoria Freeman (BA'03), and Trevor Sussey (BScEng'17), The Rogue is renowned for its food, warm hospitality, great service and of course, its massive whisky selection. Shop now.
Upstreet Brewing
Check out this Charlottetown, PEI staple, owned by Mitch Cobb (BA'02)! More than just a great destination for your next gathering, Upstreet also boasts B Corp Certification, a reflection of their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Shop now.
On the Boardwalk Wine & Café
When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote "not all those who wander are lost", he may have been referring to the wise folks en route to Florenceville-Bristol, NB, to enjoy the culinary masterpieces of On the Boardwalk, owned by Clare and Allison McCain (BScEE'72, DSc'07). Shop now.
O'Creek Brewing Co.
John Gonzales (BSc'00) and the ownership team at O'Creek boast a beautiful, modern taproom experience in Moncton, NB. Good for the family, your team, or that group of friends that keeps saying they'll get together soon. Shop now.
13 Barrels
Owners Margot (BEd'84) and David Young (BBA'76, LLB'80) invite you to experience the 13 Barrels taproom with a magnificent view of the Bathurst waterfront. Warm up in front of a huge fireplace and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the Chaleur Region. Shop now.
The Chocolate Lab
Eva Choi (BScGE’03) and Dallas Southcott (BA’95) have taken chocolate making to the next level with their Calgary-based company, The Chocolate Lab Inc. A gift box of their colourful and delicious bonbons is sure to please the chocoholic you're buying for this year. Shop now.
The NB Box
A specially curated box filled with products exclusively made in the Atlantic provinces. Founded by Ingrid Munroe (BA'13), The NB Box was born from her love of supporting small businesses and each box is filled with all the best locally made products. Shop now.
Urban Baker Co.
Experience Urban Baker Co.'s online market of sweet & healthy baked goods, owned & operated by Christina Jeffrey (BBA'96) in Burlington, Ontario. Featured in House & Home Magazine, HouseandHome.com, Houzz.com, and Breakfast Television. Shop now.
Almost Beauty: New and selected poems
Sue Sinclair (MA'97) has been praised for her "crisp, lyrical poems imbued with subtle, subtextual philosophic musings" (Globe and Mail). Among other awards, Almost Beauty won the New Brunswick Book Award (Poetry). Shop now.
ProudlyUNB Merchandise
This holiday season, show your UNB pride and be fashionably warm with a selection of UNB alumni swag from toques, socks, scarves, blankets and more! These make perfect gifts for any fellow (or future!) UNBers in your life. Shop now.
Do you have a business or product of your own, or know a fellow UNB alum who we should know about? We’d love to hear from you! As we continue to build an inventory of alumni-owned businesses and share their wonderful stories, we invite you to reach out to submit your business or product. Reach us at alumni@unb.ca
