The Benefits of Choosing Handmade and Canadian Made Candles | Why Local Candles Burn Better
There is something different about a handmade candle.
You feel it before you even light it. The weight, the texture, the care, the intention. And when that candle is made here at home in Canada, poured in small batches in the prairies of Alberta, the experience becomes something warmer, more personal, more meaningful.
At Ebony and Ivory Candle Co., every candle is hand poured in Lethbridge, Alberta, using 100 percent soy wax or coconut soy wax blends. We are woman owned, family operated, and committed to crafting clean burning candles that make winter in Canada feel softer, cozier, and more intentional.
Here is why choosing handmade, Canadian made candles matters more than you think.
1. You Get a Higher Quality Candle
Handmade candles are crafted, not manufactured. That alone changes everything.
Mass produced candles are poured at high speed, using cheaper waxes and synthetic fragrance blends that burn fast and unevenly. Handmade candles are the opposite.
With small batch pouring you get:
• cleaner burning wax
• better scent diffusion
• longer burn times
• more consistent quality
• attention to every detail
We use:
• 100 percent soy wax in most of our candles
• Coconut soy blends exclusively in our Memoir Collection
• Phthalate free fragrance oils
• Cotton or wood wicks for clean, steady burning
A handmade candle burns more beautifully because someone took the time to build it properly.
2. Clean Ingredients Matter in Canadian Winters
Winter means windows stay closed, heat stays on, and air circulation drops. This makes clean burning ingredients essential.
Canadian made brands like ours prioritize ingredients that protect your indoor air quality:
• plant based waxes
• phthalate free fragrance oils
• low soot wicks
• toxin conscious formulations
Big box candles often contain paraffin, heavy synthetic fragrance, and dyes that release pollutants when burned.
Choosing handmade, Canadian made candles is one of the easiest ways to make your home healthier without sacrificing a cozy winter vibe.
3. You Support Local Alberta Makers and Families
Every time you choose a Canadian made candle, you support:
• Alberta families
• local jobs
• Canadian suppliers
• woman owned businesses
• artisans who love what they create
At Ebony and Ivory, our storefronts are run by family.
Our Medicine Hat Mall location is managed by Briannes sister.
Our Park Place Mall store in Lethbridge is run by Briannes mom.
Every order, every candle, every repeat customer keeps local people employed and thriving.
When you shop Canadian made candles, you are helping a real family, not a corporation.
4. Better for the Environment and for Slow Living
Handmade candles are intentionally crafted with sustainability in mind.
Soy and coconut soy waxes are:
• renewable
• biodegradable
• plant based
• cleaner for your home and the planet
We pour our candles in reusable or recyclable vessels and package orders with eco friendly materials whenever possible.
Slow living starts with small choices. Choosing clean, natural waxes is an easy place to begin.
5. A More Meaningful Experience
There is something special about lighting a candle that was hand poured on the prairies by someone who cares.
It is intimate. Personal. Almost ritualistic.
Handmade candles are built for:
• cozy mornings
• long winter nights
• quiet reading corners
• bath rituals
• hosting and entertaining
• gifting with intention
And because each candle is poured in small batches, no two are exactly alike. You are receiving something crafted with real hands, not a machine.
6. Year Round Reliability for Calgary, Edmonton and Beyond
Canadian made candles are designed for Canadian homes.
They handle the cold, the dryness, and the long winter burn hours better than most imported brands.
Calgary customers especially love:
• clean burning during low ventilation months
• long lasting scents that fill open concept spaces
• wax types that do not tunnel easily in cold homes
We ship across Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and the rest of Canada with free shipping over $125 using code FREESHIP.
7. You Know Exactly What You Are Bringing Into Your Home
Transparency matters.
When you choose Ebony and Ivory, you know:
• where your candle was made
• who made it
• what is in it
• how it will burn
There are no mystery waxes.
No hidden chemicals.
No mass production shortcuts.
Just clean, beautiful, handcrafted candles made with care in Southern Alberta.
Where to Shop Our Candles
You can shop Ebony and Ivory candles in person at our Alberta locations:
Park Place Mall, Lethbridge
Open 7 days a week until 8 PM
Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat
Open 7 days a week until 8 PM
You can also visit our Lethbridge warehouse, open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
If you are in Calgary, order online anytime and we will ship directly to your door. We ship across Alberta and Canada, with free shipping on orders over $125 using promo code FREESHIP.
Choose Handmade. Choose Canadian. Choose Better.
When you choose handmade candles, you choose quality, clean ingredients, sustainability, and local artistry. And when you choose Canadian made candles, you support the people who make this place feel like home.
Explore Alberta made winter candles here:
https://www.ebonyandivorycandleco.com/collections/all
