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5 Best Gift Shops in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Toronto's gift shopping runs from a bookstore the size of a city block to a tiny Kensington Market stall covered in stickers and plushies. Its top-rated shops have logged nearly 12,000 Google reviews between them, and Indigo alone accounts for most of that volume, so the real question is whether you want scale and selection or a smaller, more curated find.

Short answer: Indigo (Toronto Eaton Centre) dominates on sheer scale with 4.5 stars across nearly 9,837 Google reviews, while Shop404 and Royal Canadian Gifts hold near-perfect ratings among Toronto's smaller specialty gift shops. Whether you want books and lifestyle goods, anime collectibles or Canadian souvenirs depends on which shop fits the occasion.
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Toronto's Gift Shops, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Indigo - Toronto Eaton Centre 4.5 ★ 9,837 Overall / largest selection View ›
2 Shop404 5.0 ★ 836 Anime, blind boxes and collectibles View ›
3 Royal Canadian Gifts 4.6 ★ 680 Canadian souvenirs View ›
4 Print & Gift 4.4 ★ 459 Custom and personalized gifts View ›
5 Butzi Gifts 4.8 ★ 202 Gift baskets View ›
5 Best Gift Shops in Toronto (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Indigo - Toronto Eaton Centre logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Indigo - Toronto Eaton Centre

4.59,837 Google reviews

Indigo at the Toronto Eaton Centre is Canada's biggest bookstore chain, carrying books, kids' toys, stationery, home decor and lifestyle gifts alongside its book selection. It has built by far the largest Google review base of any gift shop in Toronto, and its Eaton Centre location gives it a huge, easy-to-browse footprint downtown.

What people praise

  • By far the deepest review history of any gift shop on this list
  • Reviewers describe a cozy, well-organized atmosphere that invites browsing
  • Broad selection spanning books, toys, gifts and lifestyle items in one location
  • Friendly, helpful staff called out repeatedly

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes confusion over US versus Canadian dollar pricing on some items, worth double-checking at checkout
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume9,837 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The safest default for gift shopping in Toronto simply on scale and selection, though it is a big-box bookstore rather than a specialty gift shop. Confirm pricing currency if an item's tag looks off.

Website+1416-591-3622 Directions

220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1

Shop404 logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Shop404

5.0836 Google reviews

Shop404 is a Kensington Market gift shop specializing in anime figures, blind boxes and collectible characters like Sonny Angel, Monchhichi and Miffy, alongside stickers, pins and plushies. It holds a perfect Google rating and reviewers describe a constantly rotating, creative inventory.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across a large review base
  • Reviewers describe frequently refreshed inventory that rewards repeat visits
  • Wide selection of pins, stickers, plushies and keychains at accessible prices
  • Named staff praised repeatedly for friendliness

Worth knowing

  • Steps down to the main part of the store may limit wheelchair accessibility, though some merchandise is available at street level
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating5 / 5
Review volume836 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick for anime, collectible figures and quirky pop-culture gifts, with a devoted following and a perfect rating to match. Worth the trip to Kensington Market for collectors.

Website+1416-586-0888 Directions

160 Baldwin St Unit 6, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8

Royal Canadian Gifts logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Royal Canadian Gifts

4.6680 Google reviews

Royal Canadian Gifts is a souvenir shop on Spadina Avenue offering Canadian and Toronto-themed merchandise, from maple syrup and t-shirts to keychains and CN Tower models. Reviewers repeatedly describe it as the standout among the several souvenir shops along Spadina.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call it one of the better options among Spadina's cluster of souvenir shops
  • Wide range of Canadian food, clothing and gift items in one large store
  • Online ordering available for repeat customers
  • Family-friendly, with reviewers describing kids enjoying the selection

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt pricing was on the higher side for a tourist-area shop
  • Feedback on staff interactions with tourists is mixed in a couple of reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume680 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick specifically for Canadian souvenirs and gifts to take home, with a wide selection under one roof. Compare a couple of items against neighboring shops if price is a concern.

Website+1416-598-1988 Directions

229 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E2

Butzi Gifts logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Butzi Gifts

4.8202 Google reviews

Butzi Gifts is a gift basket store on Dundas Street East specializing in gourmet and fruit gift baskets rather than general merchandise, with fast, sometimes next-day delivery. Reviewers repeatedly describe fresh fruit and thoughtfully arranged presentation.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise fresh fruit quality inside the basket
  • Fast turnaround, including next-day delivery in a documented case
  • Consistently high praise for individual staff by name
  • Strong reputation for hospital and event deliveries on short notice

Worth knowing

  • Narrower focus than the other gift shops on this list, since it specializes in baskets rather than general gifts
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume202 · 64th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The right pick specifically when a gift basket, not a general gift, is what the occasion calls for. Reviewers consistently praise the freshness and presentation.

Website+1647-614-5533 Directions

1 Dundas St E #2500, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Toronto gift shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.5 from nearly ten thousand reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do gifts cost in Toronto? (2026)

Gift pricing in Toronto varies enormously by category, from a $20 book to a custom gift basket running well over $100. We could not find a trustworthy general pricing source that applies fairly across such different categories, so check individual item pricing on each shop’s website or in-store.

Serving all of Toronto

The gift shops above span downtown Toronto, including the Eaton Centre, Bay Street, Spadina Avenue and Kensington Market. Searching for a gift shop near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you shop for a gift

  • Is the price shown in Canadian dollars, especially on imported items?
  • Can the item be personalized or customized, and how long does that take?
  • Does the shop offer same-day or next-day delivery for time-sensitive gifts?
  • Is there a return or exchange policy for gifts that don’t fit the occasion?
  • Does the shop offer gift wrapping or presentation options?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these gift shops?

We started from gift shops in Toronto with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which shop is best for a last-minute personalized gift?

Print & Gift has the fastest documented turnaround for custom items, including same-day mugs and a three-hour wedding favor order.

Where can I find Canadian souvenirs specifically?

Royal Canadian Gifts on Spadina Avenue specializes in Canadian and Toronto-themed souvenirs, including maple products, clothing and CN Tower merchandise.

The bottom line

Indigo is the safe default for its sheer scale and selection, while Shop404 is worth the trip to Kensington Market if collectibles and anime gifts are what you need. Match the shop to the occasion rather than defaulting to the biggest name.

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