A simple and inspiring toy made out of natural fibres or wood leaves the child in peace so to give space to his own inner pictures to arise and manifests itself in his play. He can then elaborate his feelings and thoughts at his own rhythm, in his own way. Doing so, he learns to know himself. It can be the most precious gift for his whole life. To experience a store where one finds only that type of toys speaks by itself. One enters a concrete poetic space where one feels how healthy this could be for a young growing child..
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Toy boutique La Grande Ourse sells products that are designed from the ground up with a child’s development in mind – presenting shoppers an assortment of quality products that focus on stimulating a young one’s senses in a positive manner. “Parents and children will find a whole universe of toys that are made from natural materials,” says owner Marguerite Doray. “Parents can witness their child appropriating the space and how at-home they feel here – the quality of the products speaks for itself because the child’s imagination is on fire from the moment the family arrives.”
You could describe the Plateau’s La Grande Ourse as a wonderful toy box, overflowing with artisanal, natural and simple toys to develop the imagination of toddlers and children of all ages. You can find everything here: wooden horses, dolls, musical instruments, goblin houses, books and more. All crafted by Quebec artisans, the toys are made of natural fibres and fine materials (wool, cotton, wood, beeswax, etc.). For the more creative-minded, the shop also offers toy-making workshops.