Shop Milk Jar candles in Canada, along with the Calgary brand’s reed diffusers and perfume rollers. Known as the Feel-Gooder Candle Co., Milk Jar creates plant-based coconut-soy candles with crackling wooden wicks and thoughtfully developed, phthalate-free fragrances.
Explore warm, woodsy, fresh, floral and gourmand scents at Local Boom in Vancouver, or order Milk Jar Candle Co. products online for delivery across Canada. Availability changes with seasonal releases and restocks.
Milk Jar Candle Co. was founded by Holly Singer in Calgary, Alberta, in 2016. What began as a small candle company has grown into a Canadian home-fragrance brand known for inviting scents, inclusive employment and meaningful community support.
Milk Jar candles are hand-poured in Calgary using a natural coconut-soy wax blend. Each candle features a wooden wick that produces a gentle crackle while it burns. Depending on the collection, the candles are scented with phthalate-free fragrance blends, essential oils or a combination of fragrance and essential oils.
Find a Milk Jar Scent for Every Mood
The Milk Jar collection includes scent profiles ranging from fresh and botanical to warm, sweet and woodsy. Current favourites may include scents such as Woodland, Hygge, Dandy, Bohemia, Fresh Laundry, Darjeeling, Hawaii and other seasonal releases.
Fresh and botanical: Bright, airy and spa-inspired scents
Warm and comforting: Vanilla, spice, amber and gourmand notes
Woodsy and smoky: Cedar, evergreen, musk and fireside-inspired blends
Floral and fruity: Soft florals, berries, citrus and tropical notes
Individual product pages provide the complete scent notes and intensity information for each available candle, diffuser or perfume roller.
Why Choose Milk Jar Candles?
Canadian candle company founded in Calgary
Hand-poured coconut-soy wax candles
Crackling wooden wicks
Phthalate-free scent blends
Plant-based candle wax
Year-round and seasonal scent collections
Thoughtful Canadian gifts for birthdays, housewarmings and holidays
$1 from every Milk Jar-made product supports inclusive spaces and community initiatives
More Than a Candle Company
Milk Jar was created with a commitment to inclusion at its core. The company provides equitable professional opportunities and supports organizations and initiatives that help create inclusive employment, training and community spaces.
Milk Jar donates $1 from every Milk Jar-made product sold. The company reports that these purchases have helped raise more than $500,000 for inclusion-focused organizations and initiatives since the brand began.
How to Burn a Milk Jar Candle
Trim the wooden wick to approximately 2–3 mm before every burn.
Allow the wax to melt close to the edge of the vessel during the first burn.
Keep the candle away from drafts, children, pets and flammable materials.
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Extinguish the candle if the flame becomes unusually large, then trim the wick before relighting.
Always follow the safety instructions on the bottom of the candle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Milk Jar candles made?
Milk Jar candles are manufactured and hand-poured at the company’s facility in Calgary, Alberta.
What kind of wax does Milk Jar use?
Milk Jar candles are made with a natural coconut-soy wax blend and a wooden wick. The exact fragrance composition can vary by collection, so consult the individual product page for details.
Do Milk Jar candles have wooden wicks?
Yes. Their candles use wooden wicks that produce a gentle crackling sound. The wick should be trimmed to approximately 2–3 mm before each burn.
Does Milk Jar make products other than candles?
Yes. Depending on current Local Boom inventory, the collection may also include Milk Jar reed diffusers and perfume rollers in selected fragrances.
Can I buy Milk Jar candles in Vancouver?
Yes. Shop Milk Jar candles and home fragrance at Local Boom in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. You can also order online for delivery across Canada.