About Us

Proudly serving Calgary and Area | 1-(877)-49-GIFTS (44387) | (403) 201-5021

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Since 2002, The Gift Designers has been proudly Canadian—helping individuals and businesses across the country create meaningful connections through thoughtful, personalized gift experiences. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, expressing gratitude, or offering comfort, we’re here to help you make a lasting impression and strengthen the relationships that matter most.

We take pride in supporting Canadian makers and local businesses by thoughtfully curating gifts that showcase quality, locally sourced products. Our collections are designed for every occasion—whether it’s a heartfelt thank you, a warm welcome, or a well-deserved congratulations.

Each gift is made to order, beautifully packaged with your personalized message, and coordinated for timely delivery. We handle the details from start to finish—including delivery updates—so you can focus on the gesture.

For businesses, we offer a customized corporate gifting program tailored to help you grow your brand and nurture key relationships. We partner with companies to create meaningful, branded touchpoints that increase client loyalty, generate referrals, and boost employee engagement.

To learn more about The Gift Designers and how we can help you celebrate, connect, and grow through local, Canadian-made gifting, visit our contact page—we’d love to hear from you!

About the Owner

Since participating in a selective entrepreneurship program as a young adult, Noreen Ward wanted to start her own business. In 2002, the oil and gas business she worked for closed its doors, and she leaped at her friend’s proposition to start up a gift basket company. Within two years, Noreen had bought out the whole business.

Each day in her tiny basement suite, she would roll up her bed (a camping mat) to make room for baskets and inventory. In 2004, TGD was officially online and catered to personal and corporate audiences. Eventually, she moved into a larger home, but when she couldn’t squeeze any more baskets into the bathtub :), she moved the company into an industrial warehouse space (2013).

By 2017, Noreen had grown the business to five employees, including her own in-house courier. She continues to expand the business and aims to become an innovative leader in the gifting industry.