Toys

'Tis the season for toy shopping! Here, we've rounded up our favourite toy stores across the GTA.

Trying to find the perfect toy? We've rounded up the best toy stores in Vancouver (along with a few honourable mentions a short drive from the city.)

Calling all rescue pups of Adventure Bay! We've rounded up the coolest PAW Patrol toys on the market that your little fan will absolutely adore.

Lego Friends Heartlake Pet Centre is a mini-figure pet paradise that includes everything from a playground to a groomer and a store for all your pet needs.

Bath time is a real hoot with Skip Hop Zoo Paddle and Go Owl, a tub toy featuring wind-up wings that adds excitement to every bath.

With kids surrounded by screens, it can be hard to get back to dolls and building blocks; but here's why you should embrace the benefits of open-ended toys.

Lego Duplo Steam Train is perfect for toddlers who love trains and building toys. This set features action bricks to control sounds, lights and movement.

The Haba Gallivanting Goose Cuddly is a simple yet cute comfort and teething toy ideal for both cuddles and play, and it’s machine washable.

With its long arms for hugging and 40+ responses for entertaining (burping and kissing included), WowWee Fingerlings Hugs is the perfect cuddly monkey.

Build A Bot Unicorn is a unique STEM toy that teaches kids the basics of robotics as they build—and the finished robot is pretty cute!

With its extendable ladder, water cannons, and flashing lights and sounds, the Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck is ready for its next rescue adventure.

The Weather Balancing Game is a simple, fun-for-the-whole-family game that helps develop fine motor skills and problem solving.

The Tiny Love Inspiral Rainstick Ball combines soft sounds of a rainstick with textured ropes and bright colours to stimulate baby’s senses.

Take off into the world of imaginative play with Sago Mini Jinja's Jet play set, which comes equipped with a plane, 3 figures and accessories.

With so many rooms and accessories to explore, the Barbie DreamHouse is a showstopper toy that encourages imagination and independent and group play.

Imagination and fun knows no bounds with VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Launch Chase and Police Tower play set, loaded with songs, sounds and lights to enjoy.

Requiring patience and focus, the Timber Tumble game can be played by 1 to 4 people and helps kids develop hand-eye coordination and strategy skills.

VTech GearZooz 2-in-1 Jungle Friends Gear Park is loaded with interactive features that teach kids about animals, instruments, colours and numbers.

Your little budding veterinarian will enjoy Doc McStuffins Pet Rescue Mobile Clinic, a take-along play set equipped with sounds, medical tools and treats.

Pinkies up, folks, because LeapFrog Musical Rainbow Tea Party will encourage your kid to learn basic etiquette as well as their numbers, colours and shapes.