Toys of Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Open since 1978 and billed as Canada's oldest children's bookstore, Woozles fills its Halifax shop with children's books, toys and games. It hosts author events and story times.

Best for Children's books and toys

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Ottawa / Canada

Hintonburg Kids is an independently owned baby and children's boutique in Ottawa stocking toys, books, games, puzzles, cloth diapers and natural bodycare. It runs a Lightspeed web shop for direct online orders and also offers in-store bulk refills at its Wellington Street West store.

Best for Children's store, toys, books, baby goods, games

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Ottawa / Canada

Tag Along Toys is an independently owned neighbourhood toy store on Bank Street in Ottawa, offering a well-edited range of toys, crafts, games, puzzles and books. Run by a registered early childhood educator, it sells both in store and online for direct orders and offers free gift wrapping in store.

Best for Toy store, toys, games, puzzles, crafts

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St John S / Canada

Posie Row stocks an eclectic mix of sterling silver jewelry, Newfoundland-themed prints, puzzles, and gifts from its Duckworth Street storefront, open seven days a week with same-day local delivery available. Shoppers can order online for pickup or shipping, or browse in person among the shop's mix of local and global finds.

Best for Gifts, Jewelry, Local Goods

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Bonavista

Christmas 1497 is a year-round seasonal shop in Bonavista whose name marks the 1497 landfall attributed to John Cabot at Cape Bonavista. Set inside a parts-supply building, it stocks Christmas decorations and ornaments alongside jewelry and puzzles.

Best for Christmas decor and seasonal gifts

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