I started Rising Tide Gifts in 2018 with an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone. I had been searching for a baby shower gift for my sister and came up empty. I wanted something meaningful, beautifully made, and local. When I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I realized there was a gap that needed filling. So I decided to create the kind of business I wished had existed.

In the beginning, I packed and shipped every gift from my basement. It was a lot of work, but it felt right. As word spread and demand grew, so did the business, and we eventually moved into a dedicated space that gave us room to grow.

In 2021, my sister Maria joined the team. She brought incredible strengths in customer service and operations, and together we took Rising Tide into a new chapter. We opened a storefront, joined the Container Village on the Saint John waterfront, and continued to expand our reach through both personal and corporate gifting.

Today, we’re proud to have supported hundreds of Atlantic Canadian makers and help people give gifts that feel thoughtful, personal, and truly local. Whether you're shopping for one perfect gift or sourcing a large corporate order, we’re here to help you find something meaningful.

– Ingrid Munroe & Maria Sweet

Ingrid & Maria circa 2010

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