Looking for the ultimate Toronto swag? These 10 shops boast quality, design and coolness in every item.
Whether you are searching for items that pay homage to Toronto sports teams, YYZ icons or Toronto’s furry and friendly raccoons, there is something here for every taste. 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.
shopAGO
Every kitchen needs a Toronto Streets Tea Towel featuring a word collage of Toronto’s most well-known streets and avenues. This and other Toronto memorabilia, such as a Toronto candle, reusable Toronto water bottle and stunning Raccoon In Vest artwork, are available at the Art Gallery of Ontario gift shop, shopAGO, on Dundas Street West. Afterwards, check out one of the largest art museums in North America.
Spirit of Hockey
Show up to your next dinner party with stemless Toronto Maple Leafs wine glasses from Spirit of Hockey, the official retail store of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This street-level store in Old Town has a huge assortment of officially licensed Toronto Maple Leafs merchandise, including a, sports mug, mixing glass set, coasters and a blue stainless steel water bottle.
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, according to their website, magic beans. If you can’t find the beans at their Leslieville or Roncesvalles location, consider Toronto Blue Jay crew socks so that at least your feet are cozy.
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 a Toronto Skyline Clock 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.
