A stationary shop that has high quality items and local products from external artists - think…read morestickers, notebooks, etc. I wandered in here not thinking I needed anything, but was so pleasantly surprised by the variety of things they had! They're a specialty store as the store name would suggest, they're selling everything from high quality pens, to markers, to booklets, and more. To my surprise I found the inky white gel pens I've been using for my colouring books, and bought 3 different coloured ones. They were well priced and I was so happy to support a local shop! Customer service here was also top notch, with very homey vibes, and friendly staff.

It's a well-known fact that I'm physically incapable of walking past a stationery shop without…read moremaking a purchase. So, when I found myself early for a doctor's appointment, I "accidentally" took a detour that led me right here. For those planning a more deliberate trip, it's less than half a block north of College Ave, right off the Grace St stop on the 506 streetcar. The shop has a huge selection of fountain pens and fountain pen paraphernalia and a solid range of washi tape, pens and quality notepads, including Rhodia and some nice Japanese brands. My quest for Uni Jetstream pen refills and some Traveler's Notebook swag came up empty, which I'll chalk up to it being January, prime "sold-out-of-everything" season for anything planning related. Despite that, I didn't leave empty-handed. I picked up a Life Noble Note Section A5 grid notebook, (a new brand for me) and a beautiful Zebra Sarasa Clip 3-color pen. The prices were quite reasonable, even beating some I've seen on Amazon. I also scored some 2026 Midori monthly diary stickers from the closeout cart near the register, which felt like a real victory. I'll definitely be back in a few months to check for restocks. It's a great little spot with some quality finds.

Things Japanese carries assortment of authentic Japanese products…read more So much fun to browse around and everything here is just so delicate. Love the tablewares and they even have tea sets for the tea ceremony. Friendly shop owner also gave me good tip that if I forgot getting any gifts or souvenirs after my trip to Japan, I can always come by and pick up some. Good idea especially I love travelling light! I doubt my friends would have notice the different :) as Things Japanese has their goods shipped from Japan anyway!

An excellent assortment of extremely beautiful Japanese Flatware and other products. Great gift…read moreideas that are of higher quality. More expensive but but worth it in the end. Will be back.

If you are a stationary girly, then this is the place for you! I fell in love with The Paper Place…read morewhen I first moved downtown. It is conveniently located across from Trinity Bellwoods, with lots of lovely coffee shops nearby. The space inside is very inviting and organized. I love the origami paper section; the papers have so many beautiful designs and patterns. I don't think they sell any regular ball ink pens here but you will find lots of colourful, thin, marker-type pens and black drawing pens.

I always have grand ideas of being someone that sends letters, writes in journals, sketches in…read morenotebooks. I buy the supplies and then....nothing. Maybe a thank you card here and there. Holiday cards. But that's it. Yet, I still yearn for and cherish all things papier. So yeah, The Paper Place? Very VERY for me. They've got beautiful decorative papers, weights for different projects and needs, origami paper, notebooks, gifts, cards, calendars, etc etc. It's my dream come true! Even if you're not into such things, it's a beautiful place to browse. But I dare you to not want to start your own collection once you step inside!

I'm a letter/postcard-writing nut. I absolutely adored this place and will hurry here on my next…read moretrip to Toronto. My only complaint is that it's not twice as big! Such a wonderful local shop in Kensington Market, filled with high-quality stationery and beautiful cards, funny hipster cards, prints, and artwork.

With lots of card companies like Papyrus and Carlton Cards closing shops, I'm glad there are still…read morelocal shops sticking around. I came to purchase some cards. If you are looking to buy pre-made multiples, they only have it for thank you cards. The shop is cute with lots of different little knick-knacks and gifts. I wish they sold more pins of food items. That would be a cute little gift. However, they do have a pin of a Monstera leaf which I thought was cool. They also have workshops for screen printing though I think that's been on pause. By the checkout counter, there are free bookmarks from what seems like leftover prints they've done. What a nice touch! I like that!

Located at the corner of Queen and Portland, Outer Layer is a unique shop filled with items that…read moreare great for gift giving. From skincare to mugs, kitchenware, plushies and cards, there is always something for someone there. I've been to Outer Layer more times than I can count if I need to find a gift for someone. Even if I may not find the perfect gift for a friend and family, it's a great shop to browse at as well. Definitely a great spot for some unique gifts for yourself or others! Staff are friendly and I've never had an issue with them. My shopping experience here is pleasant and I never feel rushed or pressured to buy anything. Check out Outer Layer if you're around the Queen and Bathurst area!

Very rude staff. I did not feel welcomed there. OK selection of magnets and random stuff.read more

This Japanese shop is painfully adorable. As you might expect, they have so many perfectly designed…read moretrinkets that you never knew you always needed, such as: +Ladles that stand up on their own +Rows and rows of colourful ties +Little silicon men to keep the lid down on your Cup O Soup while it steeps +Beautiful glass ways to make at-home pour over coffees +Endless, perfect journals +Umbrella holders

This cute shop tucked in a swarm of restaurants on Baldwin. It's like Bergo Designs meets the…read moreingenuity and cuteness of Japan. Some of the stuff is extremely practical, like reuseable book covers with attached book mark, or a cool grass like stand for photos. Then there is the design stuff, like the evolution eraser. I also have this obsession with pens and tempted to buy the fancy $20 pens, but will save it for a trip to Japan. It's a nice gift store for that person that has everything.

This is one of the better gift shops in Toronto. Parking here is difficult. There is metered street…read moreparking on the street in front of the store, there is also some residential parking within a reasonable walking distance. Both of those options were full, so I ended up parking in the commercial lot behind the store. It was very close to the shop. And I would recommend paying the fee, because it looks like it is patrolled regularly. They were giving tickets out when I was there. The shop has everything you would want in a souvenir shop. They had T-shirts, pajamas, magnets, toys, hats, sweatshirts, shot glasses, post cards, snacks, and a bunch a hockey and maple syrup stuff. The store is pretty well organized, the guy working was very nice and there goods are reasonably priced. I got all the gifts and souvenirs that I needed, with a bit that I didn't need. If you are in the market for some souvenirs while in Toronto, this should be one of your first stops.

Best last minute gifts! Coming from NYC trying to find last minute gifts and stumbled upon this…read moreplace. Great prices, friendly, and wide selection. Will come again!

Friendly staff. Dropped in to get this embroidery kit as a gift. Lots of arts and crafty options!…read moreStaff are friendly. The space is big and compact.

A pretend artist (shhhh don't tell anyone I'm a fake), I love going into art/craft stores to see…read morewhat my crafty senses can come up with. This is a nice change from Michael's as it's not cookie cutter type of store. 2 levels with the 2nd floor mainly dealing with paints, fine arts, frames etc supplies and the first floor with fancy paper type of supplies you will definitely get inspired. I found both floors to be kind of crowded but since it wasn't busy when I went it was ok. There is also a register on the 2nd floor so you don't have to go downstairs and wait in line. The staff are really friendly and will make suggestions if you need some help or inspiration. The prices are decent but I didn't see much sales. Some of the stock is what you could find at other box stores but there are a lot of unique items that are catered to the artiste.

The spacing store is one of those places that I like to keep secret, because not a lot of people…read moreknow about it. And, this is a shame because everyone should know about it. However, at the same time the gifts that I can buy there are so unique that people have no idea where they came from and so you get a lot of social credibility from it. That said, if you are looking for beautiful art prints of all the neighborhoods in toronto, you can come here. If you are looking for passports to Toronto libraries, or cafes, you can come here. If you are looking for children's books about the city, or TTC related clothing and pins, or niche Toronto merchandise, this is the best store in the city. You're not going to find any better patches to sew onto your coats or bags, any better keychains, magnets, books on local history, or even games. The store is absolutely worth your time. And, if you are showing some guests around toronto, it is worth stopping in here too. Plus, it's on such a perfect walking tour of the city that why would you pass it up?

What a lovely shop! Unlike those random run-down souvenir…read moreshops around the city which sell ordinary Canadian things like maple syrup, maple cookies, smoke salmon, or key chains, this shop carries stylish, memorable, and unique items that you want to give others to introduce to Toronto! The store is in an art hub building @ 401 Richmond, carefully selecting Canadian and Toronto-themed souvenirs/gifts designed by local artists. Bought a tea towel with different TTC station signages. It was for a person who was leaving Toronto :) It was a big hit! Feels good when I can give a Canadian gift that I knew would be appreciated, and I would also like to receive from others :).