Unique Toronto Gifts: 15 Thoughtful Souvenirs from the City
Toronto’s distinct and diverse identity shines through its array of iconic locations, products, and symbols, making Toronto gifts a perfect way to remember the city. Whether you’re exploring The Six and searching for keepsakes to take back home or need a thoughtful gift for a visiting friend, these unique Toronto souvenirs capture the charm and character of Canada’s most vibrant metropolis.
1. Toronto Wine Gift Basket
Visitors to Toronto can bring a taste of the city back home with a Toronto wine gift basket. These packages, filled with Canada's best and rarest wines, offer an elevated wine-tasting experience. They sample some of the best tastes of the city and beyond. The best part is it can be delivered right to your door, so it doesn't have to take up any room in your carry-on.
2. CN Tower Keepsakes
The CN Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in North America and has become a recognizable symbol of Toronto known worldwide. As such, a keepsake from this famous attraction is one of the best souvenirs of the city, be it miniature replicas, mugs, or even a T-shirt.
3. Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey
Walking through the streets of Toronto, you quickly realize how much everyone in the city loves their professional hockey team. And a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey is the ultimate souvenir that embodies the city's community. So, it's a perfect keepsake to bring home and is a great Canadian gift for any sports fan.
4. Canadian Icewine
Canada produces more icewine than all other countries combined, and Ontario is responsible for over 90% of the country’s production. Located just over an hour from the famed Niagara Falls, Toronto provides convenient access to some of the world’s best icewine, making it the perfect local wine gifts for any occasion.
For a special Toronto treat, bring home this Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine from the Redstone Winery, located just outside of the city in the Niagara wine region.
5. Artisanal Crafts from Kensington Market
A diverse community of eclectic shops, cafes, and artisanal vendors, Kensington Market has become a must-visit attraction in Toronto. It is also one of the best places to pick up local souvenirs and gifts from the city. Here, you will find one-of-a-kind handmade products, including jewelry, artwork, and clothing items, that capture the local charms and tourist draws of the community.
6. Toronto Raptors Merchandise
While the Maple Leafs may be the local sweethearts, the Toronto Raptors are the city's most popular sports team internationally, with fans of the NBA team scattered around the globe. A jersey, hoodie, or hat with the team's logo makes the perfect gift for any basketball fan.
7. Maple Syrup
Canada has no shortage of unique culinary offerings, but none are quite as quintessentially Canadian as maple syrup. Unlike poutine or Canadian bacon, maple syrup has a long shelf life and can easily be packaged to either gift or bring back home to enjoy in the future. What's more, souvenir bottles of maple syrup can be found at nearly any gift store in the city.
8. Toronto Blue Jays Apparel
As the sole Canadian team in Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays represent national pride among Canadian athletes around the country. The team's merchandise includes commemorative mugs, T-shirts, jerseys, and baseballs, all of which make great sports souvenirs or gifts from the city.
9. Toronto Cityscape Print
Toronto's distinctive skyscrapers and CN Tower reaching out over Lake Ontario are some of the most recognizable city skylines in the world. The best way to commemorate the image of this cityscape is with an artistic print of the Toronto skyline. These can be found in numerous gift shops and online and can be hung on your wall for a permanent window into the Ontario capital city.
10. Toronto Keychain
If you're short on luggage space or want a small memento of the city, a Toronto keychain is perfect. It will carry the memory of your time there wherever you go. Available at convenience stores and gift shops, these convenient souvenirs can include pictures of the city, the CN Tower, or even your favourite local sports team
11. Royal Ontario Museum Membership
If you are looking for a special gift for someone who lives in the area or is planning a trip to Toronto, you can get them a Royal Ontario Museum membership for a unique experience. The ROM is Canada's largest and most acclaimed museum, and a membership gives your recipient unlimited access to its galleries, exhibits, and exclusive member-only events.
12. Canadian Chocolates and Sweets
Canadian sweets and chocolates are great Toronto gifts and souvenirs to give to your loved ones back home. Share a taste of the city with handpicked chocolates, truffles, maple products, and candies. Or, if your recipient has a more savoury palate, you swap the sweets for Canadian-exclusive all-dressed or ketchup potato chips.
13. Toronto-Themed Books
The perfect keepsake for any bibliophile, Toronto-themed books can be found at several bookstores, convenience stores, or gift shops throughout the city. Whether a book by a famed Canadian author like Margaret Atwood or a niche travel guide to the local sites, these books will rekindle Toronto memories with each read.
14. Beaver Plush Toy
A plush toy is a fun souvenir for kids or adults. Canada is famed for its diverse wildlife, be it bears, moose, or Canadian geese. While all of these would make great keepsakes, a plush toy of a beaver, Canada's national animal, is the ultimate souvenir.
15. Best of Toronto Gift Boxes
If you still can't decide on the best Toronto souvenirs to bring back home, why not make a best of Toronto gift basket? You can include a little bit of everything in it. Throw in a bottle of ice wine, some chocolates, maple syrup, and some small keepsakes for a gift that captures the experience of your trip to the city. Check out these themed gift basket ideas for a little inspiration that you can tailor to the city.
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