
Vancouver Candle Co.
West Coast Scented Candle
West Coast Scented Candle is a hand-poured scented candle from Vancouver Candle Co., a Canadian brand. Its forest blend of fir, spruce, and oak moss evokes the fresh air of northern forests and mountains, making it suitable for everyday home fragrance. Handcrafted in small batches in Canada from high-quality soy wax with a cotton wick, it offers up to 60 hours of scent and weighs 284 g (10 oz).
- Material
- Blend of high-quality soy wax, a cotton wick, and precious scented oils
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Color
Size
Specifications
Hand-poured soy wax candle with a forest blend of fir, spruce, and oak moss, made in Canada.
Up to 60 hours of scent; hand-poured; cotton wick; soy wax blend.
- Material
- Blend of high-quality soy wax, a cotton wick, and precious scented oils
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- Hand-poured
- Blend of high-quality soy wax, cotton wick, and precious scented oils
- Handcrafted in small batches
- Up to 60 hours of scent
- Handmade in Canada
- 284 g (10 oz)
- Forest blend of fir, spruce, and oak moss
Product Insights
Vancouver Candle Co.'s West Coast Scented Candle ($48 CAD) delivers a hand-poured soy wax candle with a true Pacific rainforest profile—fir, spruce, oak moss—warmed by a sweet sugar note. As the best-selling scent in the Canada-themed Great White North collection, its North Star packaging is gift-ready. However, at $0.80 per hour it costs slightly more than alternatives, and ethical concerns (founder controversy, Reddit recommending Harlow on Kingsway) may deter some buyers.
Verified claims
- Sweet undertone
- Sweet sugar note gives the forest accord a warm, inviting character.
- Origin story
- Inspired by founder’s forest walks, a Canada-150 tribute collection scent.
- Market position
- Brand’s best-selling scent with a true forest profile unlike competitors.
- Fragrance technology
- Combines essential, synthetic, and perfume-grade oils with botanical wax for enhanced projection.
- Candle care
- First burn 2–4 hrs, trim wick to 5mm, sessions 1–4 hrs for optimal throw.
- Value
- At $0.80 per hour, costs slightly more than Nootka and Sea's $0.70 per hour.
- Frosting
- Soy wax naturally develops harmless white frosting over time.
- Wick trimming
- Before every burn, trim cotton wick to 5 mm (¼ inch) to prevent sooting.
- Burn sessions
- Burn 2–4 hours on first use, then 1–4 hours per session.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-poured in small batches by a fashion-design-trained owner and artisan team in Vancouver.
- Design concept
- North Star packaging, gift-ready without wrap, from a Canada-themed collection.
- Scent
- Fir, spruce, and oak moss, directly evoking a Pacific rainforest without citrus or patchouli.
- Collection concept
- West Coast is one of five region-themed candles in the Great White North collection, launched for Canada’s 150th anniversary.
- Packaging design
- Repeating North Star pattern on packaging; box is gift-ready with just a bow.
- Best-seller
- West Coast is the best-selling fragrance in the Great White North collection.
- Gift appeal
- The West Coast candle's gift-ready North Star packaging and Canadian heritage story elevate its gift appeal.
- Ethical alternative
- Reddit buyers recommend Harlow on Kingsway as a local alternative citing ethical concerns.
- Brand ethics
- Founder still profits indirectly through spouse after resigning over diversity controversy.
- Community sentiment
- Reddit users advise against buying and recommend Harlow on Kingsway as an alternative.
Product record
- Title
- West Coast Scented Candle
- Brand
- Vancouver Candle Co.
- Price
- 48 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A matte white cylindrical candle in a frosted glass container sits right-front. The front of the glass has a small black printed label 'Great White North Collection'.
- Container shapeCylindrical straight-sided glass container with an open top and flush rim, viewed from the front-right.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - FinishOpaque matte white finish on the glass surface, uniform with no visible pattern or translucency.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Front label text on candle“Great White North Collection”
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible wax levelInner top surface of the candle is visible and appears level with the inner rim of the container.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.54 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (medium)
Packaging
A square product box with printed pattern and a centered title panel reading WEST COAST is visible left of the candle, positioned above a textured rock prop.
- Box geometryCube-style folding carton shown angled with one face toward the camera and the top face visible, positioned left-center above a rock prop.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.42 · h 0.44 (high) - Main product title“WEST COAST”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (high) - Subtitle scent line“FIR SPRUCE OAKMOSS”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.29 · w 0.25 · h 0.08 (high) - Decorative patternRows of small black plus-shaped or star-like motifs form a repeating border on the top and bottom bands of the visible box face.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.38 · h 0.10 (high) - Small company/address line“Vancouver Candle Co., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5L 2G8”Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio-style still life with a textured rock prop supporting the boxed packaging, vertical paneled neutral background, and soft directional lighting casting subtle shadows.
- Supporting propA rough, multicolored stone with black and peachy veins sits under the box and occupies the left-mid foreground.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and compositionVertical pale grey paneling fills the background with the product and prop placed on a glossy neutral tabletop; camera framing is vertical and centered on the pair.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from the upper left creates gentle shadows to the right of objects and a faint reflection of the candle on the tabletop.
Colors
matte white· glass container#E9EBEBoff-white· box backgroundPackagingblack print· printed pattern and textPackagingmuted grey· lower box trimPackaging- Container shapeCylindrical straight-sided glass container with an open top and flush rim, viewed from the front-right.
- 02

Product
A cylindrical white frosted container candle with off-white wax and a single centered wick; black brand text printed on the front lower area.
- Overall shapeVertical cylindrical container with straight sides and a slightly rounded base visible at the front bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.59 · h 0.62 (high) - Container material and finishOpaque white frosted or matte finish on the outer surface of the container.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.59 · h 0.62 (high) - Wax and wickPale off-white or cream wax filling the container with a single centered wick protruding from the wax surface.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Top rim detailInner rim of the container is visible as a thin circular lip; wax surface sits slightly below the rim on one side.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.07 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (high) - Front printed text - headline“VANCOUVER”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.66 · w 0.35 · h 0.13 (high) - Front printed text - subline“CANDLE CO.”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.79 · w 0.19 · h 0.06 (high) - Minor surface imperfectionSmall smudge or residue visible on the right outer wall just below the rim.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-styled close-up with a textured rock prop to the left, neutral background and soft directional lighting casting a shadow to the right.
- Prop rockRough textured multi-tonal rock positioned behind and to the left of the candle, occupying the upper-left quadrant.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.38 (high) - Cast shadowSoft shadow of the candle extends to the right on the surface, indicating directional lighting from the left or upper-left.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Surface and backgroundSmooth light-colored flat surface and neutral wall background with subtle tonal gradient; no packaging visible.
- Shot compositionClose-up portrait framing that centers the candle slightly below image midline; top of the container is near the top third of the image.
Colors
matte white· container exterior#EEEEF1cream· wax#BCB3ABblack· printed text- Overall shapeVertical cylindrical container with straight sides and a slightly rounded base visible at the front bottom edge.
- 03

Product
A still-life view of multiple boxed scented candles and related glass bottles/diffuser components arranged with stones and black reed sticks; visible product parts include upright rectangular boxes, two short cylindrical bottles with black caps, a small jar candle on its side, and loose black reed sticks.
- Box stack geometrySeveral tall rectangular cardboard boxes visible, arranged vertically and leaning; one box is rotated and balanced at an angle on top of another.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high) - Box surface patternBoxes have a repeating small cross or star pattern printed across their faces and a plain rectangular label band near the middle of each face.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Legible box headline text GREAT LAKES“GREAT LAKES”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.09 · w 0.22 · h 0.15 (high) - Legible box headline text THE NORTH“THE NORTH”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Legible box headline text WEST COAST“WEST COAST”
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.44 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Legible box headline text ATLANTIC“ATLANTIC”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Smaller printed scent notes (partially legible)“Scent descriptor lines beneath some headlines partially legible, for example under GREAT LAKES a multi-word line is visible but not fully readable”Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.16 · w 0.25 · h 0.06 (medium) - Cylindrical diffuser bottlesTwo short cylindrical frosted glass bottles with black screw caps are placed in front; one stands upright, one leans on its side against black reed sticks.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Printed bottle text VANCOUVER“VANCOUVER”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Small printed bottle line (legible small text)“Great White North Collection”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.86 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (medium) - Jar candle on its sideA short cylindrical jar candle lies on its side in the lower right foreground showing a single unlit wick and a smooth creamy wax surface.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Black reed sticksSeveral thin black reed sticks are arranged fanned across the foreground and leaning into the bottles; some tips extend upward between the boxes.
- Natural stone propsTwo rough-textured gray-brown stones are used as props, one under a leaning box at left and one supporting a box and jar at right.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.67 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high)
Packaging
Printed rectangular product boxes with a small repeating cross/star pattern and centered label bands showing headline scent names such as GREAT LAKES, THE NORTH, ATLANTIC, and WEST COAST.
- Overall packaging formatTall rectangular cardboard boxes with a plain central label band and patterned panels; boxes appear to be individual retail cartons for scented candles or diffusers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Packaging pattern detailSmall evenly spaced crosses or stars printed across the box surfaces, including top faces and visible sides.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.64 (high) - Pack label text GREAT LAKES“GREAT LAKES”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.09 · w 0.22 · h 0.15 (high) - Pack label text THE NORTH“THE NORTH”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Pack label text ATLANTIC“ATLANTIC”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Pack label text WEST COAST“WEST COAST”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio-style still-life composition on a reflective surface with vertical ridged backdrop, directional soft lighting from upper left, and minimal shadows; stones and reed sticks used as props.
- Shot compositionProducts arranged in a clustered still-life with foreground diffuser bottles and jar candle, midground stacked boxes, and background vertical wall panels.
- Background and surfaceVertical fluted wall panels in neutral tone form the background and a glossy reflective horizontal surface forms the supporting plane.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper left produces gentle highlights on glass and boxes and subtle cast shadows to the lower right.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear focus on product group; no motion blur; slight warm tonal grading visible.
Colors
pale cream· box backgrounddark charcoal· box text and pattern#2C2B2Dsoft ivory· diffuser bottles and jarmatte black· reed sticks and small printed accents#2C2B2Cweathered gray-brown· stone propsPackaging#64524B- Box stack geometrySeveral tall rectangular cardboard boxes visible, arranged vertically and leaning; one box is rotated and balanced at an angle on top of another.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Great scented candle I’ll buy
Great scented candle I’ll buy more
candle
smells wonderful
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/vancouverRedditors view Vancouver Candle Co. negatively due to unresolved ethical controversies and recommend many local alternatives.
The dominant sentiment is negative, with users expressing distrust towards the company's ethics and suggesting avoidance.
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Source Threads
Unresolved ethical concerns and alternative suggestions
The company claimed that they would do the work of ensuring a diverse environment, that they would take steps to learn about diversity, be open to listening, donate, celebrate diversity etc. They said that but they never had any update on any of it. They hoped the press would die down and they could go on back to business as usual. He resigned but his husband still runs the company. So we can probably be certain he still makes decisions behind the scenes and his husband just brings it forward "without his involvement". The decision is up to you. Personally find there's soooooo many local companies that make candles that you don't need to get theirs. Harlow on Kingsway by Fraser has some amazing candles.
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