Shop Local at 10 of the Best Indie Stores for Souvenirs in Toronto

Looking for the ultimate Toronto gifts and souvenirs? These 10 local shops boast quality, design and coolness in every item. 

Toronto’s local shopping scene is the place to go for unique swag that celebrates Toronto sports teams, YYZ icons or our iconic raccoons. Read on for top picks for souvenirs, mementoes and just-because gifts.

Peace Collective

Nothing matches the classic 90s styling of these sweatshirts from local tastemakers Peace Collective. Relive the glory days of the 1992/1993 World Series champs or select from an array of other Blue Jays merch at the shop’s two Toronto locations in the Distillery District and Union Station. Bonus? A portion of profits from fan shop collections are donated to food banks.
 

The Cedar Basket

Located inside the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, The Cedar Basket gift shop offers a trove of handcrafted pieces from Indigenous-owned companies that will remind you of your visit to Tkaranto. 

Pick up a set of Sequoia handcrafted soaps made with skin-pampering ingredients and natural scents, including the Legends soap set, which includes Turtle Island, inspired by the creation story of the land we call North America.

Spacing Store

Ditch the plastic and use an iconic fair trade 100% natural cotton Toronto Cityscape tote bag from the Spacing Store instead. Other fun Toronto totes include Toronto Streetcar Racoon and Toronto Street Names. Visit their creative shop on Richmond Street and save time to sniff Toronto-scented candles, including including the culturally specific This Candle Smells Like the CNE Food Court and This Candle Smells Like Crews & Tangos Second Floor.
 

I’m Library People

Show off your love of reading—not to mention intellectual freedom, inclusion and diversity—with the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s I’m Library People mug (made internet famous by author Margaret Atwood). 

You can buy the mug at Balzac’s Coffee Roaster locations while supplies last or pop into the Spacing Store, where you’ll also find totes and tees. A portion of each sale supports the Toronto Public Library.

Good Neighbour

Raptors fans will love this embroidered Core Classic Toronto Raptors cap in black from Good Neighbour. This cool and casual shop sells clothes, shoes, housewares, gifts, jewelry, accessories and apothecary gifts. With locations in Leslieville, Summerhill and Roncesvalles, you're never too far from Toronto Blue Jay crew socks for all the sports fans on your list.

Scout

With locations in Roncesvalles Village and Leslieville, Scout specializes in quaint housewares, knickknacks and locally made souvenirs. 

Case in point: its Toronto Lines tea towel featuring an axonometric drawing of downtown; or a sensational collection from Skipping Stone Soap, with bars scented after the Roncesvalles, High Park, Riverside and Bellwoods neighbourhoods.

CN Tower Gift Shop

Young CN Tower fans can illuminate their bedroom with this sparkling Colour Changing Lamp from the CN Tower Gift Shop (no admission required). The pretty globe changes colours like the famous lights on the iconic landmark. The shop also sells work by Indigenous artists and local designers. Before leaving, check out the geometric metal sculpture on the ceiling inspired by the aurora borealis, designed by II BY IV Design.
 

Bergo Designs

Got a constantly late family member? Give them no excuse for tardiness with Blink wall clock (by Toronto-based brand Umbra) from Bergo Designs. Located in the heart of the Distillery Historic District, this large, innovative gallery features rare items created by internationally recognized artists, architects and designers. Or consider the Doodle & Go Erasable Mat, a portable placemat decked out in colourful Toronto landmarks.