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Canadian Thanksgiving 2026 is Monday, October 12. For the table or as a host gift, send a warm fall bouquet of seasonal Ontario stems in amber, rust, and cream.
Golden Hour Blooms Co., a wildflower florist in Markham, makes Thanksgiving bouquets from $50. Order by early October for the long weekend.
Fall flowers for Thanksgiving
Early October is one of the most beautiful times for Ontario flowers. Depending on the weather, the season can include:
- Dahlias. The star of fall, until the first frost.
- Chrysanthemums. Classic autumn blooms with a long vase life.
- Celosia and amaranth. Rich texture in deep reds and golds.
- Grasses and seed heads. The golden, gathered look of a fall field.
See our full fall flowers guide.
For your own table
Keep it low. Guests should be able to see each other across the table. A bouquet split into two or three small vases down the centre looks effortless and keeps conversation easy.
As a host gift
Arriving with loose flowers means the host has to stop and find a vase. Instead, schedule a bouquet to arrive the Friday before, so it's already on their table, or the day after as a thank-you.
"The best host gift arrives before the guests do."
Order by early October
Thanksgiving weekend is busy. Every bouquet is made to order and delivered on a scheduled date, so book a week ahead to get the day you want.
How to order in Markham or Whitby
Golden Hour Blooms Co. is a wildflower florist in Markham, Ontario, with a second maker in Whitby. Every bouquet is hand-tied to order by the two founders, Cecile and Natasha, and delivered on a scheduled date across Markham and Whitby. Order by email at hello@goldenhourbloomsco.com or Instagram DM at @goldenhourbloomsco, 3 to 5 days ahead.
| Size | Price | Stems |
|---|---|---|
| First Light | From $50 | 8 to 10 stems |
| Softest Hour | From $70 | 10 to 14 stems |
| The Whole Meadow | From $125 | 14 to 18 stems |
Bring the harvest to the table.
Fall wildflower bouquets from $50, delivered across Markham and Whitby for Thanksgiving weekend.
First published September 23, 2026. Last updated September 23, 2026.