What a cute store. Sean helped me, a fountain pen novice, pick out a pen and ink. They have a huge…read moreselection of beautiful fountain pens. And the prices were very reasonable. I wish there was a fountain pen store in Rochester.

Wonderfully quirky and cute stationary store. Have some unique items, sure to find something for…read moreeveryone's stockings this Christmas. We were looking specifically for Uniball 1P ink cartridge refills - which we picked up along with a few other gifts. Great friendly - and knowledgeable! - service. They know their stuff!

A wonderful shop full of traditional items. The shop owner was polite and very welcoming. purchased…read morea gardening kit for only $10! Definitely worth my time and money, what a hidden gem!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Super cool spot to grab random gifts, or just walk around and kill time. There are magnets, cards,…read morenotebooks, stationary, Swell bottles, and lots of gag gifts. I didn't buy anything from here (and I'm not sure if I ever would), but I spent a good 20 minutes walking around looking at all of the little knick knacks and random things.

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!

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.

Definitely a good place for shopping Canadian gifts! Over thousand products included foods,…read moreclothing, native handcraft artware，fine jewelry，kitchenware ,ect. You can find a perfect Canadian gifts for your family or friends. Most products are design or made in Canada, and hey also have a online store which can shopping worldwide. This store super clean，tidy and Canadian characteristics. They have good service! You will feel enjoyable shopping in store.

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.

A spacious craft and art supply store in the heart of Toronto's Fashion District. De Serres has two…read morefloors, offering home decor, framing, and crafting supplies on the first floor. Crafting supplies include fancy paper, wrapping supplies, stamping, scissors and cutting tools. Upstairs there are fine art supplies, pens, pencils, frames. What I like about this place is that it caters to both the serious artist and the occasional crafter. The tools are high quality. The only downside is that for the series crafter some areas have less selection than you might like, for instance there is half an aisle of stamps, but you could have a whole store devoted to just that! The employees are knowledgable. There is a loyalty card program.

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.

Really cute interior. Interesting figurines collection. Cute nook at the back room with p,shies…read morewhere you can take photos and add your message. Great place to do some window shopping on a date or a hangout with friends

Cozy Grotto has several locations in the Toronto area, and they offer plushes and collectibles…read more We stopped by while we were in the area to check out some of the items; unfortunately, the selection was not what was expected and kind of limited. Staff were friendly and readily available. +limited selection +metered street parking

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 :).