The Alternative Advent
SOLD OUT FOR 2024 The Alternative Advent Calendar
This holiday season, take time to nurture yourself and your home with 12 delightful surprises. Our unique countdown includes a handpicked selection of favorites, exclusive new releases, local collaborations, and sustainable living essentials. From self care to household, it’s designed to set the perfect holiday mood.
These advent calendars also make a great gift for anyone on your list who strives to be eco-friendly or needs a gentle reminder to take care of themselves.
Pre-order yours for only $75. Retail value of the box is $110+. These items are priced lower than ever before because we want to treat you this holiday season. We know many of these items will become a staple in your home like they are in ours once you've experienced them.
Pre-orders will go live on Sunday, October 20th at 10am.
In 2023, we sold out in 48 hours so we don't want you to miss your chance at getting one this year. Set your alarms!
Calendars will be ready for pickup or shipping during the last week of November at the very latest.
All advent items will come wrapped simply and sustainably.
Please note: Advent Calendars are filled with items curated exclusively for this and therefore calendars are final sale. No additional discount codes or points redemption can be applied.
a change of season
The store is smelling like all kinds of pumpkin spice with beautiful autumn hues and exciting new arrivals. Pop by today to check it out!
falling for fall
Yellow Door Homestead Fall Candles
Pumpkin Spice Bath Bombs
SOAK Bath Co Fall Soap Bars
eco-friendly luxury cleaning products made with pure essential oils
meet mint cleaning
Mint Cleaning Scrub
475G Mint Cleaning All Purpose Cleaner
475G Mint Cleaning Dish Soap
475G Mint Cleaning Floor Wash
475G Mint Cleaning Laundry Detergent
475G Mint Cleaning Hand Soap
Mint Cleaning Deodorizer
475G Mint Cleaning Glass Cleaner
Kitchen Gift Box
Mint Cleaning Fabric Softener
take an additional 10% off our sale section
give the gift of choice
Emailed Gift Card
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a The Alternative gift card.
Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees.
it doesn't have to be hard. the first step is to get started!
Your zero waste journey
We feel that if everyone changed 1 or 2 habits in their life, the world would significantly benefit. We’re not experts by any means, heck you may even teach us a thing or two! Regardless, we're here to help educate and uplift you in a non-judgmental way. It's all about working together when it comes to sustainability.
The Alternative is a refillery and zero waste market located in Regina, Saskatchewan with the goal to inspire others to choose an alternative lifestyle by connecting them to quality, locally made and sustainable goods.
Visit us
1377 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK
We're located at 1377 Hamilton Street in Regina's Warehouse District. Come visit us and our neighbours: Local & Fresh, The Everyday Kitchen & Little Kinfolk.
Monday 10:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 5:00
Thursday 10:00 - 5:00
Friday 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday 9:00 - 4:00
Sunday CLOSED
"Finally found my local fix. Everything from zero waste cleaning products to beeswax wraps. Plus I am in love with my new rose gold candle from coal and canary."
"My favourite small and local eco-friendly store! I've gotten several things here and love them all. It's a very cute little shop and I definitely recommend them!"
"Cute lil shop with earth friendly alternatives for personal care, housekeeping, home decor and more! Absolutely love the option to refill product."
"Great atmosphere, amazing products!! Just what Regina needed! Highly recommend!"