About Us

The Valley Candle Co. was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic by a maker deeply in love with her city. While working in healthcare during an especially challenging time, she found herself craving a creative outlet, something grounding, personal, and meaningful.

Having lived in many places, both across Canada and abroad, she always felt drawn back to Ottawa. Inspired by how many of her friends had also returned home, each deeply loyal to the neighbourhoods that shaped them, an idea began to take shape, to capture the spirit of these communities through scent.

Supporting local was especially important during this time. She wanted to highlight and give back to the small businesses that make each neighbourhood unique. Each candle features favourite local spots on the back label, a small way to celebrate and support the places we love.

Each Valley Candle Co. creation is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the character, nostalgia, and charm of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods. Made from eco-conscious soy wax, with lead-free cotton wicks and carefully blended essential oil fragrances, every candle is wicked by hand and poured in small batches from her home in Alta Vista.

With a commitment to sustainability, The Valley Candle Co. uses recyclable containers and environmentally friendly shipping materials, creating candles that feel good in every sense.