Lil' Known Facts

These blog posts discuss little known gift giving facts, company facts and other gifting tidbits of info

Carole’s Recent Amazonian Adventure

It feels like a lifetime but it has only been 3 years that I have been planning my latest volunteering trip and this time it’s to the Amazon River and Jungle in Peru to RAREC – a Wildlife Rescue and Rehab center. With Covid, Covid still and alot of political […]

Gift Baskets Unboxed: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Gifting World

There are a few common misconceptions about the gift basket industry and after a solid 30 years of being knee deep in it, I am here to shatter a few of them. 1. Lack of Creativity: Some people may believe that gift baskets are generic and lack creativity. However, the […]

5 reasons why giving business gifts at New Year’s might be a better than Christmas

Consider sending your client or corporate gifts out after the craze of Christmas and the holidays and consider sending gift baskets & boxes out at New Years to stand out and make a real statement. New Year’s is a time of renewal and fresh starts, making it a great time […]

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Nevada Dick

16:45 12 Jan 26

Great quality and value. Super easy to browse and order. Thank you!

Evgenia Vereshchak

19:09 21 Dec 25

Bengy Thorsen

04:39 17 Dec 25

Great service, great products and very well received. I recommend and will be... using this service in the future.read more

Deborah Christophers

02:44 07 Dec 25

Each year I place an order all the way from little New Zealand, for my daughter... and son-in-law who live in beautiful Vancouver. Every year this amazing company are helpful and go the extra mile to deliver a hamper that is always on time and never disappoints! Thank you Carole at Vancouver gift baskets for making my life so much easier from across the world. I appreciate your great service!read more

Sergey Meshkov

00:47 06 Dec 25

I ordered a gift basket for a business partner on relatively short notice, and... Vancouver Gift Baskets didn’t disappoint. The basket was delivered on time and looked just as good as described. I’m really happy with the service and quality. Highly recommend!read more

Delea Jackson

21:57 04 Nov 25

Not a great experience unfortunately. Our basket was never delivered and it... wasn't until we inquired that we were told. We did recieve a refund but only because we followed up, so customer service was a bit of a let down.read more

PAL L

23:03 05 Sep 25

Purchased a beautiful basket for our children as an after cruise thank you.... From start to finish Vancouver Gift Baskets was on top of the order. We ordered, deliver was set, and email confirmations were sent until completion of receiving the basket. We will be a returning customer for future endeavors.read more

Jessica Zhang

21:55 04 Sep 25

I had an absolutely wonderful experience! Carole and Julie were incredibly... helpful, patient, and attentive, answering all my questions and accommodating every request I had. Carole put together a “Congrats, Grandparents-to-Be” gift basket. It was beautifully arranged and, making the moment even more special. Their exceptional service and attention to detail made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. Highly recommend!read more

Karen Kerry

03:41 30 Aug 25

Loved the gift basket and the smoothness of the entire delivery experience!!

Lori Presta

20:24 28 Aug 25

Vancouver Gift Baskets did a wonderful job on hand-crafting a special basket... for my daughter, taking into consideration her dietary restrictions. I was looking for a company I could trust as I am in Toronto and wanted to have something delivered in Vancouver. The service I received from Julie and Carole was fantastic. The basket was chock full of great snacks and delicious local food and wine! It was assembled and delivered quickly. I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again!read more

Dwi Septika

19:10 28 Aug 25

I just wanted to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to Carole at Vancouver... Gift Basket. From the very first interaction, she has been an absolute superstar, making everything so easy and stress-free. Carole has been incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring that every detail is taken care of. If you're ever in need of ordering gift baskets for those you care about and love, I highly recommend Vancouver Gift Basket. They will take excellent care of you and make sure that the baskets arrive safely. You can trust them to deliver top-notch service and quality every time.read more

Christina Joe

16:48 28 Aug 25

Vancouver Gift Baskets always does a great job and I'm always impressed by... their level of service. Carole is a rock star! Thanks again!read more

Charlene Ernst

16:13 24 Jun 25

I will definitely be ordering from Vancouver Gift Baskets again! The customer... service was 100% and they went above and beyond to ensure everything went out exactly as requested. The recipients were thrilled to receive it and it was a great gift for our out of province guests.read more

Flora Waller

03:28 27 May 25

The basket I purchased didn’t disappoint. According to the recipient the basket... was beyond generous fill with well selected gifts. Very classy and like receiving a big hug!The designer I spoke to was friendly and very helpful. She took the time to describe the contents when describing the different sizes. She was very personable and not the least bit pushy.Purchasing the basket was a very pleasant experience.read more

Nicola Agnew

19:17 25 Apr 25

I can’t say how appreciative I was for the fast delivery, great gift... basket….and wonderful customer service (Julie). Many many thanks.read more

Edna Aguiñaga

23:36 10 Apr 25

The customer service was great, I had a couple of questions and got immediate... help, got the basket the day I asked for it and the gift basket was beautiful! We were saying Thank you to two board members and they really loved the gift! Highly recommend them!read more

Stephen A

15:00 15 Mar 25

I sent a gift basket to a client as a peace offering. The client was very... impressed with the gift basket and delighted with the gesture.read more

Lynda Mitchell

04:40 08 Mar 25

I highly recommend Vancouver Gift Baskets. The quality and selection of... everything in the basket was 1st class. My daughter in law absolutely love her gift and was pleasantly surprized by the delivery. Carole was so helpful and the kind follow up was most appreciated. Thank you!!read more

Stef Knorr

22:06 12 Feb 25

Ordered from another province with no issue. Basket looks awesome and they were... quick to answer questions and help me with the ordering process. Was ready for pick up the next day! Thanks so much!read more

Megan H.

00:26 10 Jan 25

Carole helped me to put together a gift basket on very short notice. She was... kind and knowledgeable on the phone and helped to guide me into creating the perfect basket for my client. I will choose to work with Carole again when I need a basket in the future as she made this process so easy.Thanks again :)read more

Mya Devaras

20:02 09 Jan 25

Great customer service with quick response.

J L

00:08 31 Dec 24

Vancouver Gift Baskets (VGB) is truly my go-to gift basket shop for the... holidays. I like how they have plenty of basket options for various occassions. I have had the pleasure of using them for two years now at my job-- for all things holiday or baby related. Carole and her VGB team have gone above and beyond even for small orders and they've definitely been my top choice.read more

Boris Lulic

21:01 10 Dec 24

Carole is fantastic to deal with, been using her for years now.Her turn around... is very quick and is very punctual on getting back to you.I give her the purpose of the gift, address and a small message to forward over and she takes care of the rest. Always does an excellent job with such good detail into every basket.Thanks again Carole, you are the best !!!read more

Gail McIntosh

17:58 25 Nov 24

I sent a gift basket to say a very special thank you. She was thrilled! The... gift basket was delivered promptly and she loved all the items. Thank you Vancouver Gift Baskets, for your ease in ordering, your choice and selection of products, prompt delivery and attention to detail. I love shopping locally and your company is one of the reasons why. I’ll be ordering again and highly recommend this company❤️❤️read more

Olga Siroklyn

07:41 24 Nov 24

Everything was delivered on time. The gift packed nicely. My friend just loved... that special moment. Thank you so much💫read more

kimberly wintemute

18:49 03 Oct 24

Wonderful experience! Carole was flexible in making a custom basket for my... dad’s 80th. She even included a gift card for his favorite restaurant, army request. And he was truly delighted with the collection of gifts!read more

Diane

20:58 18 Sep 24

After having a "disappointing" experience with another company I found Carole... at Vancouver Gift Baskets...She was super quick to respond and kindly helped me to get a "Bubbly" Gift Basket selected and delivered with speedy efficiency. My daughter and new son-in-law really were also equally impressed. We would absolutely recommend Vancouver Gift Baskets to everyoneread more

Lexi Burton

17:20 16 Sep 24

Had an absolutely amazing experience with Vancouver Gift Baskets! I had to send... a last-minute basket for someone’s birthday and Julie reached out asking if I needed to send earlier. The recipient got the basket on the day of their birthday thanks to her thoughtfulness. The recipient loved their basket!! Would highly recommend and would use again.read more

Stephanie Cole

20:22 13 Aug 24

Wonderful service! I had to make sure my gift basket was gluten free, and that... was handled with no problems. The customer service was great! And the recipients reported that they loved the gift! I highly recommend.read more

Anna Smith

17:11 29 Jul 24

Vancouver Gift Baskets (Carole) consistently provides outstanding gift baskets... and exceptional service. Their beautifully presented, high-quality gift items make them our top choice for gift orders.Thank you,AnnaRE/MAX Crest Realtyread more

Jeffrey Wang

16:25 13 Jun 24

Quality products as advertised and delivered quickly. Would order gifts from... them againread more

Montana Adlington

21:46 05 Jun 24

Amazing service from start to finish. I had specific requirements that they... accommodated with no hesitation. I look forward to ordering from Vancouver Gift Baskets in the future.read more

Christina Joe

21:27 05 Jun 24

I've recently ordered a couple baskets for clients and the service and product... was great! Carol & Julie responded so quickly when I had questions, were able to customize the baskets with no problem, and even rushed one so that I could personally deliver to my client (which I wanted to do). Thanks ladies!read more

Deepti D

17:16 21 May 24

Great service. Very communicative and on time delivery.

Courtney L.

19:21 18 Apr 24

Very organized company, they take care of everything making such a seamless... process. I would highly recommend them! Very lovely to partner with!read more

Breanne Epoch

23:24 15 Apr 24

At my work, I get the fun task of organizing client gifts. I discovered... Vancouver Gift Baskets during a search when I was looking for a gift and was immediately drawn to the local flavours and items they incorporate in their baskets. I have now ordered a number of baskets because I am getting the most wonderful reviews from our clients, they absolutely love them! They are so beautiful, support local, and I really like how I can customize them to suit the client. Additionally, the customer service is 10/10, they go above and beyond. I am very grateful to Carole and her team, and I look forward to continuing to support the business. Thank you!read more

R P

03:36 26 Mar 24

My husband ordered for next day delivery and the owner delivered 5 days later... with excuses they were closed for 2 days (no mention of this on the website).No refund for the next day delivery was given even after it was pointed out to her, she just ignored the e-mail with no follow up and kept the extra money he paid for next day delivery!Good gift baskets but horrible business practices.read more

Teo Elsmore

20:57 10 Jan 24

Extremely professional, quality service and expedient. Especially when dealing... with higher profile clients. Would recommend to anyone looking to go with these folks!read more

Glynnis Rengger

23:04 09 Jan 24

What an amazing team! Went beyond the call of duty with my very late request... and made some magic happen. Cannot thank you enough or recommend you enough. Brilliant everything!read more

Travis Andres

23:20 05 Jan 24

Needed 2 gift baskets for same-day delivery and Carole made it happen!Great... experience, since I’m out of town Carole made it super easy to get my order done.Beautiful gift baskets and great service.read more

Charlene King

20:39 22 Dec 23

We are so thankful that during this busy time of the year they expedited our... order for a Sympathy Bouquet to give to family who had suffered loss. They have a wonderful selection of baskets to choose from.read more

Linda Clark

14:21 22 Dec 23

I have been purchasing gift baskets from Vancouver Gift Baskets for several... years and find them to be beyond reproach. Quality of product is outstanding and the service is beyond expectation. They are quick to answer emails, very accommodating, and will customize baskets at request. I will definitely continue to order from Vancouver Gift Baskets and recommend them highly.read more

Yuni Liu

16:52 06 Nov 23

I had a wonderful experience purchasing a custom gift basket. Julie and Carole... were great to communicate with and they were able to put something together that was within my budget and it was delivered on time. Would recommend for someone looking to support a local business!read more

Sonya Melim

15:08 12 Mar 23

One of my very good friends suffered a loss and there was no option for flower... delivery in the area of northern BC - Vancouver Gift Baskets were able to put a lovely gift basket together and has it delivered in days. I appreciated the time and care they took to ensure it was a gesture of care for my friend in her time of need. Much appreciated!read more

Sheri Juby

09:14 09 Dec 20

I have been extremely fortunate to have received several amazing gift baskets... this past year from Vancouver Gift Baskets! I can't say enough about the wonderful presentation of each basket, the high quality of the delectable treats in each one and that almost all of the products are from local Canadian companies. Anyone who receives a gift basket from Vancouver Gift Baskets will be truly impressed!! They have lots of options to suit any occasion, you can't go wrong!read more

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