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Looking for a special gift for your family and friends this year? Forget those huge chains… there are so many terrific independent stores in Toronto! <\/span>With so many choices, you’ll have no trouble finding your kids the perfect present while supporting your local economy, anytime of year. Many stores also offer numerous types of items, from home goods to baby equipment, crafts, games and books. So, get busy shopping with our Guide to the Best Independent Toy and Gift Stores in Toronto!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

(Click on each title link below for more details)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Artist Alley<\/a> – NEW!<\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 665 Yonge St.
\nOriginally from Montr\u00e9al, the Artist Alley Shop has now opened on Yonge Street and has been been an instant hit with young anime and art fans! Here, independent artists get a platform to showcase their creations and sell directly to their audience.<\/p>\n

Bergo Designs<\/strong><\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 28 Tank House Lane
\nIn the Distillery District, head to the upper levels of this gorgeous housewares shop to find lots of quirky gift ideas, plus puzzles and a well-curated toy selection.<\/p>\n

Red Pegasus<\/a><\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 628 College Street
\nThis long-standing gift shop in Little Italy includes gifts for adults, such as jewellery, cards and housewares, as well as cute ideas for kids and babies.<\/p>\n

ROM Boutique<\/a>
\nAddress: <\/strong>100 Queen\u2019s Park
\n<\/strong>There are lots of educational toys in the modern lobby of the Royal Ontario Museum, with themed gift areas alongside major exhibits. Dino fans should definitely stomp over here!<\/p>\n

shopAGO<\/strong><\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 317 Dundas St. West
\nFor artsy types, no visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario is complete without a stop at the beautifully designed gift shop, brimming with art-themed gifts and home goods pieces that are works of art themselves.<\/p>\n

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Independent Toy and Gift Stores \u2014 West End<\/h3>\n

Kol Kid<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/strong>674 Queen Street West
\nWhen your kids are aiming to be the hippest on the block, it’s best to go to the epicentre of cool on Queen West for upscale brands like Maileg, Janod and Minikane.<\/p>\n

Outer Layer<\/strong><\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 577 Queen Street West, Toronto
\nLooking for a quirky gift? This spot, also on Queen West, is an excellent starting point. Here, you can find unique pop culture finds, paper and houseware products, plus popular brands like Fred & Friends and Kikkerland.<\/p>\n

Sarah & Tom Toronto<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address:<\/strong> 624 Bloor St. West
\nA perfect spot to hit for fans of all things “kawaii” (cute in Japanese), with gifts based on pop-culture favourites like Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Studio Ghibli films and K-Pop bands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scooter Girl<\/a>
\nAddress: <\/strong>187 Roncesvalles Avenue
\n<\/strong>Unsurprisingly, this family hub in the west end is well-stocked with scooters! But they also have pretty much anything else a kid could dream up too.<\/p>\n

Toy Terminal<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address:<\/strong> 710 Queen Street West
\nThis old-school toy store on Queen West is well-stocked with puzzles, train sets and seasonal items.<\/p>\n

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Independent Toy and Gift Stores \u2014 East End<\/h3>\n

Ava’s Appletree – Natural Parenting Store<\/a><\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 943 Kingston Road
\nSpecializing in natural and organic baby and children’s products, this adorable shop’s toys focus on imaginative play based on principles of the Waldorf and Montessori ideologies.<\/p>\n

La Di Da<\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 128 Danforth Avenue
\nThere is an abundance of adorable gifts at this tiny but packed shop on the Danforth. After you’ve found something cute for the little ones in your family, there are numerous treat-yourself options here as well.<\/p>\n

Little Peeps<\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 742 Queen Street East
\nAs well as clothing, footwear, books and baby gear, there is a thoughtfully curated assortment of toys for the littlest of peeps.<\/p>\n

The Montessori Room<\/strong><\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 2229 Danforth Ave.
\nFind Canadian-made, Montessori-inspired toys and practical life tools, along with cure gift ideas for little learners, in person on the Danforth and online.<\/p>\n

My Gifted Child<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/strong>2883 St. Clair Avenue East<\/span>
\nAs the name suggests, this shop near the Scarborough border focuses on educational toys, plus they have a wide variety of workbooks and teachers\u2019 aids.<\/p>\n

Old’s Cool General Store<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/strong>250 Westlake Avenue
\nEast York’s neighbourhood general store is cool indeed, filled with socially-conscious gift items, such as Orange Shirt Day and feminist themes.<\/p>\n

Secret Planet<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/em>Address:<\/strong> 918 Danforth Avenue
\n<\/span><\/strong>Founded and run by a printmaking grad from OCAD, this space-themed print shop also sells a collection of gifts that are out of this world<\/em>.
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Silly Goose<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/strong> 2054 Danforth Avenue<\/span>
\nFocusing on the younger folk, this shop in the East End has quality toys, books, household items and baby supplies.<\/p>\n

Swag Sisters<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/strong> 1511 Gerrard Street East<\/span>
\nThis popular store in the Gerrard India Bazaar neighbourhood is stacked with well-curated picks, and they also do brisk business in loot bags and balloons. Plus, they have an ice cream stand in warm months.<\/p>\n

Treasure Island Toys<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/strong>581 Danforth Avenue<\/span>
\nA treasured<\/em> part of the Danforth for over 30 years, Treasure Island has a wide selection of building sets, dolls and outdoor toys, plus books, crafts and baby supplies.<\/p>\n

\"Midtown<\/h2>\n

Independent Toy and Gift Stores \u2014\u00a0Midtown & Uptown<\/h3>\n

Playful Minds<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address:<\/strong> 657 St. Clair Avenue West<\/span>
\nThis busy midtown spot offers a well-edited selection of toys, crafts, games, puzzles and books.<\/p>\n

Toytown<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address:<\/strong> 1754 Avenue Road<\/span>
\nAn uptown retail institution, Toytown is Toronto’s longest-running independent toy store. Here you’ll find everything from building sets to housewares, puzzles to candy!<\/p>\n

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Arts Market<\/a><\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 790 Queen St. East, 1856 Danforth Ave., 2978 Dundas St. West, 662 College St.
\nWith four locations, these markets rent spaces to local artists, entrepreneurs, vintage vendors and makers to sell their creations straight to customers. Plus, they also host special shopping events<\/a> throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Good Neighbour<\/strong><\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong>\u00a0935 Queen Street East, 415 Roncesvalles Avenue, 1212 Yonge Street
\nKnown for their trendy clothing and accessories, this popular spot (with locations in Leslieville, Roncy, and Midtown) also carries cool Canadiana items and kids items from great brands like Hershel and Patagonia.<\/p>\n

Midoco<\/strong><\/a>
\nAddress:<\/strong> 555 Bloor St West, 1964 Queen St. East, 146 Danforth Ave.
\nLong known for their art and office supplies, Midoco also sells fun gift ideas, seasonal items, and lots of puzzles, with locations in the Annex, Beaches, and Greektown.<\/p>\n

Scout<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Address:<\/strong> 405 Roncesvalles Avenue, 1140 Queen Street East<\/span>
\n<\/strong>With locations in both ends of the city, you’ll find kids toys, books and clothes at Scout, as well as plenty of fun and funky gift ideas for parents too.<\/p>\n

Looking for more Parenting Resources in Toronto? Check them out\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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