Know someone who can’t stop talking about Toronto? Whether they’re a lifelong local, a proud transplant or a former Torontonian who misses home, here are gift ideas that celebrate the city.
Toronto on the wall
- Neighbourhood prints and posters by local illustrators
- Vintage-style maps of the city, the TTC or the islands
- Skyline and landmark photography from local photographers
Look for these at the One of a Kind Christmas Show, the Distillery Winter Village and Toronto craft fairs.
TTC and city nerd gifts
- Transit-inspired designs: subway maps, station signage motifs and streetcar art on mugs, tees and socks
- Books about Toronto’s history, architecture and neighbourhoods
Wear it
- Maple Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays or Toronto FC gear
- Toronto-designed clothing from local brands
- A warm toque for the next parade
Taste of Toronto
- A peameal bacon sandwich tour at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market
- Toronto-roasted coffee, local chocolate and craft beer
- A food gift basket from a Toronto deli or bakery
Gifts for every budget
Under $25: a Toronto-themed mug or pair of socks, a TTC-inspired keychain, an illustrated postcard set, a bag of locally roasted coffee, or a neighbourhood map print in a small size.
$25 to $75: a local designer’s toque or tote bag, a framed neighbourhood print, a cookbook from a Toronto chef, a Toronto history book, or a gift basket from a St. Lawrence Market vendor.
$75 and up: tickets to a Leafs, Raptors or Blue Jays game, dinner at a high-floor restaurant, a CN Tower experience, a cooking class, or a weekend hotel stay downtown. See experience gifts in Toronto.
Gifts for homesick former Torontonians
If someone you love has moved away, help them taste and see home:
- A care package of Toronto snacks, coffee and treats from their favourite neighbourhood.
- A framed print of the street or park they used to live near.
- A subscription to a Toronto newspaper or magazine.
- A photo book of the city in every season.
Gifts for kids who love Toronto
- Picture books set in Toronto about the TTC, the CN Tower or the islands.
- A toy streetcar or subway train.
- Sports jerseys for the home teams.
- A Toronto Zoo membership or museum family pass.
Where to shop
Find Toronto-themed gifts at Christmas markets, craft fairs, independent bookstores, museum gift shops and local design boutiques in neighbourhoods like Queen West and the Junction. See Toronto’s best Christmas shopping streets.
Gifts for Toronto lovers: FAQ
What’s a good Toronto souvenir? A print by a local illustrator, a TTC-themed item or a food gift from St. Lawrence Market.
Where can I buy Toronto-made gifts? At the One of a Kind Show, the Distillery Winter Village and neighbourhood makers’ markets.
Experiences in the city
- CN Tower EdgeWalk or dinner at 360 The Restaurant
- Toronto Islands ferry passes for summer
- A walking tour of a favourite neighbourhood
