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Ottawa Baskets · from British Columbia
Send Gift Baskets to Ottawa from British Columbia
Gift baskets for someone in Ottawa, ordered from British Columbia: the order cut-off is 2 p.m. Eastern — 11 a.m. Pacific where you are — and the basket arrives the next business day.
- Order by 2 p.m. Eastern
- Next business day in Ottawa and Gatineau
- Free delivery on orders over $100
The cut-off on your clock
Ottawa's 2 p.m. Eastern cut-off, on British Columbia's clock for September 21, 2026. Before it, the gift is delivered the next business day; after it, the day after that.
| Where you are | Ottawa's order cut-off, 2:00 p.m. Eastern |
|---|---|
| Pacific (nearly all of BC) | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain (the Peace region — Fort St. John, Dawson Creek; no daylight saving) | 11:00 a.m. |
Check delivery to British Columbia
Enter the postal code the gift goes to; you'll see how and when it can be delivered before you order.
The answer covers any Canadian postal code: next business day across Ottawa and Gatineau when ordered by 2 p.m. Eastern, courier to places beyond, and the next open day once the cut-off has passed. Same-day delivery is not offered.
Charged like a local order
TaxTax follows the delivery address: 13% HST for an Ontario address (Ottawa), 5% GST + 9.975% QST for Gatineau — not the 5% GST + 7% PST you pay at home.
WineThe recipient must be 19+ in Ontario (18+ in Quebec, for Gatineau) — at home in British Columbia the age is 19; photo ID may be asked for at the door.
CostFree delivery on orders over $100; under that, the charge is shown at checkout.
MessageA printed greeting message goes with every order — write it at checkout.
What British Columbia senders choose
The gifts senders in British Columbia choose most, in order. Seasonal baskets are listed further down.
#1 from British Columbia
Warm Wishes Wine & Cheese Basket
$104.99
Inside: Bottle of Wine, Capeachio's Original Water Cracker, Crunchies Cajun Snack Mix
View giftUptown Wine & Truffles Basket
$45.99
View giftTaste of Indulgence Cheese & Wine Gift Set
$115.99
Inside: Bottle of Wine, Montebello Spaghetti, Capeachio's Original Water Cracker
View giftCuddly Bear Snack Gift Crate
$75.99
View giftCrunch & Flavor Gourmet Feast
$144.99
Inside: Bottle of Wine, Hardbite Apple Cider Vinegar Chips
View giftCheese, Crackers & Wine Gift Basket
$165.99
Inside: Bottle of Wine, Capeachio's Original Water Cracker
View giftWine & Cheesy Treats Platter
$93.99
Inside: Bottle of Wine, Partners Crackers Roasted Garlic & Rosemary, Great Canadian Meat Beef Jerky Southern BBQ
View giftMeat, Cheese & Beer Gift Set
$129.99
Inside: 6 Bottles of Beer, Capeachio's Original Water Cracker
View giftGifts from British Columbia, measured
Ottawa 78%, Nepean 3% and Orleans 2% of the gifts sent from British Columbia since 2023.
December brings 30% of the year's orders from British Columbia.
12% carry a company name.
Warm Wishes Wine & Cheese Basket is chosen from British Columbia about 1.9× as often as by the store's senders overall.
Also sent from British Columbia: Bountiful Holiday Wine Basket, Champagne & Spa Perfections, Striking Wine & Chocolate Gift Box, Wonderful Birthday Champagne Gift Set and Sweet Stocking & Wine Gift Set.
The average order sent from British Columbia comes to about $161 (median $137).
Holidays coming up
Thanksgiving is Monday, October 12, and Christmas falls on a Friday this year. Deliveries run Monday to Friday, so a gift for a weekend or a holiday Monday needs to arrive on the business day before — order two business days ahead to be safe.
Common questions
When does a gift ordered from British Columbia arrive?
The next business day in Ottawa and Gatineau, when the order is in by 2 p.m. Eastern, Monday to Friday. Places beyond the two cities go by courier — the checker above shows the date for the address.
Which province's tax do I pay?
The delivery address's: 13% HST in Ontario, GST and QST in Quebec.
Why is same-day delivery not offered?
Ottawa Baskets delivers on the next business day — orders in by 2 p.m. Eastern, Monday to Friday, go out on the following day's run. The earliest date for an address shows in the checker above and at checkout.
Can it go to an office or a government building?
Yes. Give the recipient's full name, department or unit, building name and any delivery notes at checkout; baskets are packed to be handed to a reception desk, concierge or mailroom. See government deliveries.
How do I follow the order?
On the store's Order Tracking page, with the email address and the postal code used on the order; most orders appear within a few hours of confirmation. Support is on +1 (343) 224-4226, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.