Find one-of-a-kind presents at these Toronto gift shops

It’s an age-old question: what do you buy the person who already has everything? Thankfully, Toronto is full of quirky shops where you’ll find out-of-the-ordinary presents for every occasion. So skip the mall and pick up weird and whimsical wares at these unique gift shops.

Find one-of-a-kind presents at these Toronto gift shops
Jessica Emma Napier By

Outer Layer

1
577 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B6

You’ll find hundreds of unique gifts, skincare products, jewelry and greeting cards at this Queen West mainstay. There’s something for every possible gift-giving occasion at this colourful shop; you just have to decide if you’re looking for a present that’s sweet and heartfelt or something totally outrageous and offensive. Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate novelty ice cub trays and there are plenty of green gifts for the eco-warrior in your life. Don’t miss the selection of novelty picture books dedicated to toilet-humour topics.

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Drake General Store

2
2607 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2J1

You’ll believe the hype when you see the cool collection of novelties at this gift shop from one of Toronto’s hippest hoteliers. The general store is anything but ordinary and offers an ever-changing selection of trinkets and curiosities in a range of price points. Bestselling items include cozy adult-sized onesies and a metallic Harry Allen piggy bank (cast from the body of an actual pig). You can also show your true patriot love with a large selection of Canadiana-themed gifts — think toques emblazoned with cartoon Mounties, striped Hudson Bay blankets and retro maple syrup tin candles.

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IQ Living

3
542 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P8

Looking to delight your favourite foodie? Shop for every kitchen gadget and gizmo you could ever imagine (and plenty that you’ve never even heard of) at this specialty housewares store on the Danforth. The 3,500 square foot showroom is stocked with over 5,000 different product lines with a focus on gastronomic tools and utensils for amateur chefs and baking buffs. You’ll be dazzled by the array of strawberry hullers, novelty egg moulds, herb strippers, pineapple slicers, wine charms and milk frothing wands. Even the most devoted gourmand probably doesn’t have his or her own banana preservation bag…yet!

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Easy Tiger Goods Inc

4
1447 Dundas St W, Main, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y7

It’s hard to resist a charming gift boutique with an on-site coffee shop. Grab a latte and shop for handcrafted design-oriented gifts, jewelry, personal care products and even fresh floral bouquets. Looking for something for the big kid in your life? Pick up a set of retro glass toy soldiers or a handcrafted tree house slingshot. Locavores will love made-in-Toronto Akai Ceramic Studio bowls and glass-blown flasks by Harbourfront Centre artist-in-residence Jesse Bromm.

Likely General

5
389 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2N1

Know someone special in need of positive energy? This Roncesvalles gift and lifestyle shop specializes in good vibes and magical wares like handmade dream catchers, cleansing candles and astrological prints. Owner Brooke Manning stocks her enchanting shop with handpicked small-batch work from local up-and-coming artists and designers. You’ll also find a pretty collection of jewelry, organic beauty products, cozy sweaters and hanging terrariums.

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Jessica is a writer, editor and self-professed foodie. She loves exploring the city on two wheels, spends almost all of her disposable income at restaurants and never apologizes for Instagramming her food. After living in Toronto for almost a decade, she traded YYZ for YVR and is now the Vancouver City Editor for YP.
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