Pumpkin spice and everything nice: Canadian makers embrace the fall staple

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In fall, pumpkin spice becomes the answer to all of life’s questions.

You want a coffee? Pumpkin spice latte.

Looking for a new home fragrance? Pumpkin spice candle.

Need help for your cold, chapped hands? Pumpkin spice cream.

What started as a trend has become a seasonal staple. According to a 2022 study by Montclair State University, pumpkin spice continues to evoke “overwhelmingly positive” sentiments on social media.

“More bluntly put, according to our analysis of social media content, people appear to truly love pumpkin spice, and very few openly hate it,” the researchers wrote.

That being said, here are five ways Canadian companies are spreading that love.

Purdys Pumpkin Spiced Latte chocolates
$15 for six pieces
Real pumpkin and the beloved blend of cinnamon, ginger and cloves meet a hint of mocha and milk chocolate ganache to make these confections from Purdys a must for autumn. Founded in 1907 by Richard Carmon Purdy, the Vancouver chocolatier crafts all of its chocolates with sustainable cocoa.
Available at:Purdys

Club House Pumpkin Pie Spice
$5-$7
Cheesecake, pumpkin loaf, soups, sweet potato pie — pumpkin spice seasoning is a must for cold weather/warm kitchen recipes. While Club House was purchased by America company McCormick in 1959, it continues to make its seasonings out of London, Ont., including this blend of cloves, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Available at: A grocery store near you

Scentuals Pumpkin Spice Latte Essential Oil Blend
$14.95
There’s something so nostalgic and cosy about the scent of pumpkin spice — and Canadian brand Scentuals has bottled up that feeling with its seasonal essential oil blend. Spicy aromas from an oil made with all natural ingredients makes for 10 millilitres of goodness from the company that operates out of Burnaby, B.C.
Available at: Scentuals

Organic Traditions Pumpkin Spice Latte
$17.99
Low in sugar, high in vitamin A and made with 100 per cent real pumpkin, this instant coffee from Toronto-based brand Organic Traditions is a healthier take on the PSL you know and love. Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove and cardamom spice up this versatile powder that can also be used in smoothies and desserts.
Available at:Organic Traditions, Amazon

Lia Reese Pumpkin Spice Collection
$5-$25
Saskatoon beauty and spa entrepreneur Jessica Tetu’s brand Lia Reese welcomes the pumpkin spice trend into its product family for a limited time only with a rich body butter, creamy body wash and satiny soufflé formulated with sunflower seed oil and all free of parabens and harsh chemicals.
Available at:Lia Reese