Gist of Light is a candle maker in Kelowna, BC. We pour coconut soy candles by hand in small batches in the Okanagan, sell them at local markets, and ship them across Canada and the US. If you want candles made in Kelowna, not a big-box brand, you are in the right place.
Where to buy our candles in Kelowna
| How to shop | Details |
|---|---|
| Online, any time | Order from this site. We ship across Canada and the US. In Kelowna, choose free local pickup at checkout. |
| Okanagan markets | We sell in person at Kelowna and Okanagan craft markets and pop-ups during the year. |
| Google Business Profile | See our hours and reviews on Google Maps. |
Why buy a candle made in Kelowna
Many candles sold as "Okanagan" candles are not made here. Search for candles in Kelowna and you find brands that ship from Ontario and other provinces. We pour every candle by hand in Kelowna, so the candle you buy was made in the same valley where you burn it. You can pick it up free in Kelowna, and our scents come from this place, from orchard fruit to garden flowers.
Who makes them
Jinita Patel started Gist of Light and pours every candle herself, in small batches, in Kelowna. Read how the brand started in our story.
What we make
Our jar candles use coconut soy wax, and our tins use soy wax. Every candle has phthalate-free fragrance oil and a cotton or wood wick. We tell you what goes into each jar. To learn what to look for in any candle, read non-toxic candles.
This fall, choose from our fall candles: Maple Reverie, Pumpkin Glow and Pumpkin Pie Delight. All year, customers pick Lavender Paradise, Watermelon Oasis and Hawaiian Hibiscus. For a gift, the Floral Trio gift box holds three floral tins.
Candle gifts in Kelowna
A candle made in Kelowna is an easy local gift: a hostess thank-you, a birthday, a wedding favour or a corporate order. Choose free pickup in Kelowna, or contact us about a large market or wholesale order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy candles in Kelowna?
Order Gist of Light candles on this site and choose free local pickup in Kelowna at checkout. You can also find us at Okanagan craft markets and pop-ups during the year.
Are your candles made in Kelowna?
Yes. We pour every candle by hand in small batches in Kelowna, in the Okanagan Valley. We are a local maker, not a brand from another province.
Do you sell soy candles in Kelowna?
Yes. Our jar candles use coconut soy wax and our tins use soy wax. Both are plant waxes. We pour them in Kelowna with phthalate-free fragrance oil.
Do you offer local pickup in Kelowna?
Yes. Choose free local pickup at checkout, and we email you when your order is ready. We also ship across Canada and the US.
Gist of Light. Coconut soy candles, poured by hand in Kelowna, BC, in the Okanagan Valley.