14 Edible Advent Calendars for the Tastiest Christmas Countdown

Updated on November 9, 2018 by Brent Furdyk

Advent calendars have come a long way since us old folks were in our prime — and, in fact, many of them aren't even for kids anymore. Check out these 14 fun, foodie advent calendars featuring everything from chocolate and candy to tea that will ensure your countdown to Christmas is absolutely delicious.

Stubbe Chocolates.

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Stubbe Chocolates Advent Calendar

Toronto's Stubbe Chocolate offers a bright and colourful advent calendar, bursting with 24 foil-wrapped pieces of dark, milk, caramel, mint, cinnamon and white chocolate. And if you’d like to reuse the advent calendar in subsequent years, you can purchase a <a href="http://www.stubbechocolates.com/advent-calendar-refills/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pack of refills</a>, featuring just the chocolate. $23.75, Available from <a href="http://www.stubbechocolates.com/advent-calendar/" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Stubbe Chocolates</a>.
Godiva

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Godiva Holiday Chocolate Advent Calendar

It shouldn’t be surprising that one of the world’s most recognizable premium chocolate brands offers its own irresistible assortment of milk chocolates, dark chocolates, and white chocolates, including seasonal shapes such as a jolly Santa, a penguin and a festive snowman. $34.43, Available from <a href="https://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-ca/p/godiva-chocolatier-holiday-advent-calendar-prod214840076" rel="noopener" target=“_blank">Neiman Marcus</a>.
Canadian Tire

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24 Days Til Christmas Advent Calendar

A delightful advent calendar need not bust your holiday budget, such as this Canadian-made calendar offered an an unbelievably reasonable price point. $1.99, Available from <a href=https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/advent-calendar-chocolate-50-g-0514060p.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ZWCqpmi3gIVBcZkCh0Jrw-CEAAYASAAEgJ9gvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Canadian Tire</a>.
Angelina Paris

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Angelina Advent Calendar

This posh advent calendar from Parisian chocolatier Angelina delivers a delicious sampling of their delicious delicacies, including crispy crepes, giandujas, white chocolate pralines, dark chocolate praline, dark chocolate square, almonds coated with milk chocolate, crusty marbles with praline and more. $68.86, Available from <a href="https://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-ca/p/angelina-advent-calendar-prod203440116" rel="noopener" target=“_blank">Neiman Marcus</a>.
Emberley Rustic Design

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Beer Advent Calendar

Here’s the perfect gift solution for the beer lover on your Christmas list: a sturdy box (handmade from pine) that can be personalized, and used year-after-year. While the advent calendar doesn’t contain actual beer — it’s up to you to stock it with favourite brews — this is truly the gift that will keep on giving. $120, Available from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/651595197/beer-advent-calendar?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=advent%20beer&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&col=1" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Etsy</a>.
Alakana International

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Cat Advent Calendar

Why should dogs have all the fun? This advent calendar for cats features 24 feline treats so cats can count down to Christmas. Cats will enjoy an array of pet snacks, including <a href="http://www.fruitablespetfood.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fruitable</a> wild salmon treats and <a href="https://www.purebites.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">PureBites</a> freeze-dried salmon treats. $15, Available from <a href=https://www.amazon.ca/Cat-Advent-Calendar-Christmas-cat-Treats-cat-Healthy/dp/B076GRFFGC/ref=zg_bs_4143011_30?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XPMEGR2RM30DZKPJW53K" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Amazon</a>.
Amazon

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Lindt Excellence Christmas Advent Calendar Gift Box

Enjoy some holiday decadence courtesy of this selection of milk and dark chocolate squares from Lindt’s Excellence collection, sweet treats that “embodies the passion and expert craftsmanship of its Lindt Maitre Chocolatiers.” Perfect for gifting, here’s an advent calendar that combines elegance and affordability. $19.99, Available from <a href=https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07G3MZG7D/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Amazon</a>.
Palais des Thes

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Palais des Thes Holiday Advent Calendar

A variation on the traditional chocolate-filled advent calendar, this version from Paris-based Palais des Thes features 24 sensational selections of tea, ranging from the latest detox teas to an array of special holiday-themed blends. $41.30, Available from <a href="https://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-ca/p/godiva-chocolatier-holiday-advent-calendar-prod214840076" rel="noopener" target=“_blank">Nordstrom</a>.
Purdy’s Chocolatier.

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Purdy's Let It Snow Advent Calendar

B.C.-based chocolatier Purdy’s is counting down to Christmas with this colourful advent calendar featuring original artwork and a mouth-watering selection of their signature chocolates, including a festively foiled solid milk chocolate Santa or snowman, crafted from 100-per-cent sustainable cocoa. $20, Available from <a href=https://www.purdys.com/search?keywords=advent%20calendar&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxfSvi62i3gIVioN-Ch3CHgNJEAMYASAAEgLKw_D_BwE" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Purdy’s Chocolatier</a>.
Canadian Tire.

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Reese Advent Calendar

Fans of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are sure to enjoy this advent calendar stocked with 24 holiday treats — and a Reese cluster set aside for that all-important 25th day! $11.99, Available from <a href="https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/reese-advent-calendar-1514188p.html" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Canadian Tire</a>.
Vermont Christmas Company

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Santa's Here Advent Calendar

In this sweet treat from the Vermont Christmas Company, opening the 24 windows during each day of advent brings the discovery of a new piece of milk chocolate, along with a verse from The Night Before Christmas. $17.47, Available from <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Santas-Here-Chocolate-Advent-Calendar/dp/B006ZLKDL4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540680919&sr=8-2&keywords=santa%27s+here+advent+calendar&dpID=61seXTbaejL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Amazon</a>.
Nestle

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Smarties Advent Calendar Snow Castle

One of Canada’s favourite candies is front and centre in this delicious snow castle-themed advent calendar. With assorted Smarties treats concealed behind each of 24 doors — ranging from a chocolatey Santa to a Smarties bonbon and more, all “surrounded by a colourful cast of festive characters prepping for Santa’s arrival with you and your family. The real question is, Do you eat the red ones last?” $10.98, Available from <a href="https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/nestl-smarties-advent-calendar-snow-castle/6000198488835" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Walmart</a>.
Soul Chocolate.

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Soul Chocolate Advent Calendar

Toronto-based Soul Chocolate offers an opportunity to count down to Christmas with a selection of its single-origin, 70-per-cent Dominican dark chocolate, but points out that “this is our most requested item,” so it would be wise to place orders well ahead of time. $17.70, Available from <a href="https://www.soulroasters.com/products/advent-calendar" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Soul Chocolate</a>.
Squish Candies.

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Squish Candies 24 Days of Candy Advent Calendar

The goal of this advent calendar from Squish Candies is, each day, to discover a new treat (including such favourite flavours as Sweet Yogurt Cups and Tropical Hibiscus) accompanied by “a sweet suggestion on how to spread love and gratitude to those around you!” Squish also offers <a href="https://www.squishcandies.com/en_ca/products/4027-24-Days-of-Vegan-Candy---Advent-Calendar" rel="noopener" target="_blank">a vegan advent calendar</a>. $39, Available from <a href="https://www.squishcandies.com/en_ca/products/4025-24-Days-Of-Candy---Advent-Calendar" rel="noopener" target=“_blank”>Squish Candies</a>.
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