As tempting as it is to jump on Amazon and surf the web for toys, it’s just as easy to pop on here instead and support a local Canadian maker, neighbour, friend, creative. These creators take pride in their made in Canada toys, by bringing you the best of their best.
Use the Table Of Contents to scroll right to your home province or scroll through the entire list to see toys available from across Canada.
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CANADIAN TOY STORES
Made In Canada: ALBERTA TOY STORES
Jacobs Wooden Toys
Handmade unique wooden toys from family-run business Jacobs Wooden Toys, a local Alberta shop based in Sedgewick.
Little Design
Little Design is a local Calgary shop creating handmade wooden toys that are super trendy and hand painted with non-toxic paint to keep your little ones safe.
BRITISH COLUMBIA TOY STORES
Wood Contour Canada
Wood Contour Canada is a local Vancouver shop that specializes in creating wooden memory games and puzzles. Their memory games feature everything from dinosaurs, flowers, animals, fruits, the solar system, trucks and more!
Wool Food
No more plastic food for your kids to suck on – check out this deliciously fun, handmade felt option from Delta, British Columbia. Natural, strong, high-quality and resistant to pilling, this sustainable option is safe for children and is absolutely adorable.
MANITOBA TOYS: Made In Canada
Craftpeg Creative
Craftpeg Creative is a local Winnipeg shop that creates extraordinary custom wooden name puzzles. With so many themes to choose from, you’re bound to find one that perfectly suits your child’s name and personality.
Erlenmeyer Designs
Founded by a chemistry teacher, Erlenmeyer Designs (a local Winnipeg shop), creates unique science-inspired wooden toys.
NEW BRUNSWICK TOY STORES
Purposeful Play
Purposeful Play based in Fredericton, NB was created by Aimee, a creative mother of one who was looking for more Montessori, open-ended toys. Each of her adorable wood toys is handmade in her workshop. Our personal favourites are the stacking rings and wood toaster.
NOVA SCOTIA TOY STORES: Made In Canada Toys
Toy Maker Of Lunenburg
Toy Maker Of Lunenburg is a local Nova Scotia shop based in Lunenburg. They’re one of Canada’s original makers of high quality wooden toys. They have toys for all ages.
Little Blue Canoe
This Lake Paul, Nova Scotia based online boutique is the destination for all things Canadian made. They have an amazing selection of quality gifts for all ages including kids toys like wooden memory games, wooden map puzzles and these cute toys from Silly Goose Canada.
Update October30, 2024: It appears that Little Blue Canoe is no longer in business. We will update this if we notice their website is back up and running.
NUNAVUT TOY STORES
Polar Pen Pal
Canadian Made Toys: ONTARIO TOY STORES
Wood Wood Toys
Local Ontario shop, Wood Wood Toys, is devoted to providing kids in Canada with an amazing collection of wooden toys to choose from. Along with toys, they also have puzzles, sensory kits, indoor and outdoor playground equipment. This made in Canada wooden caribou toy (shown below) is such a great addition to a toy collection.
Bubee Toys
Bubee Toys is a local Ottawa business making beautiful wooden rainbows and other open ended toys. We love that their toys are all made in Canada and come in lots of great colours.
Noble Wooden Toys Canada
Noble Wooden Toys based in Prince Edward, ON creates large open-ended wood toys. Here you’ll find handmade wooden play kitchens, wood balance beams, climbing sets and so much more. This shop is definitely one of our top picks for Ontario toy stores.
Arbour And Anchor
Arbour and Anchor is a local Toronto shop and Toronto toy store that has a great collection of handmade wooden toys and puzzles made by a husband-wife team. From wood dinosaurs to rainbow stackers to name puzzles, if you’re looking for a great wooden toy for your little one, you’ll be sure to find it here.
Kreations By Kati
Kreations By Kati is a local Ontario shop based in Haliburton that creates adorable handmade crochet toys.
Plywood Eh
Plywood Eh is a local Toronto business that offers Montessori kid’s wooden furniture and more. Inspired by Scandinavian and mid-century modern designs, their toys, play structures and shelves make a trendy, fun, and practical addition to any playroom.
Monimon: Made In Canada Toys
Adorable handmade toys to the rescue! Made carefully in Burlington, Ontario, these knit and crocheted toys, blankets and kids room decor are simply to die for. Choose your favourite animal and give the gift of adorably handmade to your little one – just because you can.
Sweet Peas Baby
Sweet Peas Baby is a subscription box and gift company from Burlington, Ontario. Not only do they offer boxes designed to grow with your little ones throughout their first few years, they also have a boutique where you can purchase individual items like this made in Canada wooden toys.
Aksana One Of A Kind
This local Ottawa shop creates unique handcrafted decor pieces from recycled wood, perfect for both cute decor and unique kid’s toys. Their toy house wooden blocks are great for open-ended play. They’re even finished with chalkboard paint to further your children’s creativity. When they’re not being played with, these handmade houses make a great accent piece for your child’s room.
Campbell’s Custom Carvings
Campbell’s Custom Carvings, based in Glencoe ON, creates some of our favourite wooden toys. Their unique toys are high quality, safe, and are all handmade in Ontario.
My Gifted Education
My Gifted Education is a wonderful Toronto toy store. Their toy collection includes Montessori-inspired toys like geometric blocks, puzzles, alphabet games, balancing stacks and sensory kits for kids. These Canadian toys are not only educational but they’d make a thoughtful and practical gift idea.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND TOY STORES
Kozy Kritters 4 Litters
Kozy Kritters 4 Litters is a local PEI shop based in Charlottetown that creates the cutest crocheted toys.
QUEBEC TOY STORES: Made In Canada Toys
Atelier Saint-Cerf: Made In Canada Wood Toys
Atelier Saint-Cerf is one of our favourite shops to find high quality wooden toys in Canada. This local Quebec shop takes pride in creating unique play sets and stacking toys. Their collection includes wood toys like stacking racoons, igloos, camper vans, whales and other animals.
Le Trusquin Boutique
Le Trusquin Boutique is a local Quebec business based in Sainte-Marie. They make a wide variety of wooden toys but our personal favourite is this awesome truck with removable wooden blocks shown below.
Made In Canada Toys: The Wooly Canvas
The Wooly Canvas is a local Quebec shop based in Vaudreuil-Dorion that creates handmade wands, dolls, and crowns as well as adorable macrame rainbows. Each toy is hand-sewn by owner, Gillian, and thoughtfully created for kids.
Kimboo Toys: Canadian Made Toys
Kimboo Toys is a local Montreal shop that started their business because they were inspired by the desire to keep kids off screens and involved in more interactive play. Their indoor climbing and play sets help develop muscle strength and coordination as well as imagination. Each set is already assembled so all you have to do is take it out of the box and start playing!
SASKATCHEWAN TOY STORES: Made In Canada Toys
Natz Baby Shop
Natz Baby Shop based in Moose Jaw, SK was started by Danielle, a mother of 4. Frustrated by her inability to find unique baby toys for her children, she began making her own. Now, with the help of her daughter, Nevaeh, she creates adorable, handmade, and one-of-a-kind cloth dolls.
HBM Crochet
HBM Crochet is a local Regina shop. HBM stands for Handmade by Megs and her vibrant and fun crocheted stuffed animals and rattles are made to order and make the perfect gift for the little ones in your life.
YUKON MADE TOYS
Lulu & Bear Crochet: Made In Canada Toy
Lulu & Bear Crochet is a local Yukon shop that brings you handmade, crocheted bunnies and lambs. They also offer crocheted easter garlands with bunnies or eggs. As you can see, the lamb is so adorable!
So, let’s fill those toy boxes with made in Canada toys and support Canadian makers and business owners. We’ll continue to update this list as we discover more awesome Canadian made toys.
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