2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Choose from a variety of themes and select up to 300 photos to design a custom book. Smart autofill helps to create the perfect book of your memories. Available at: Walmart $30+

The Leapfrog Spin & Sing Alphabet Zoo lights up, plays songs, makes animal noises and spins. It’s basically hours of fun for any baby. 6–36 months Available at: Toys R Us, Amazon, Mastermind $25

Choose from a variety of themes and select up to 300 photos to design a custom book. Smart autofill helps to create the perfect book of your memories. Available at: Walmart $30+

This little bot has a big brain. His personality actually evolves the more he is played with, making him one of the more sophisticated robots out there. Available at: Best Buy $250

Maplelea is a distinctively Canadian play experience featuring a collection of 18” dolls with story journals and accessories that celebrate our country’s spirit and identity. Available at: maplelea.com $7–$125 (accessories and dolls)

You’ve never seen shoes like this! These classic high-tops feature colour-changing lights in the soles, and are rechargeable! Available at: Skechers $85

These sparkly little monkeys will steal your heart with their happy chatter and adorable eyes. They come to life with over 50 animations. 4+ Available at: Mastermind Toys $25

Game on! All you have to do is complete drawing and sculpting challenges. Seems easy right? Here’s the catch: you can’t use your thumbs! Super fun for all ages. 8+ Available at: mass retailers $25

Kids can launch their stuntmen over the ramp, plus add special effects with the Nitro Circus app and record each awesome trick. 8+ Available at: HEXBUG.com and mass retailers $39

With eight scoops of ice cream and six toppings, little ones can take orders and then build cones in correct sequence. 2+ Available at: Toys R Us, Amazon, Mastermind Toys $50

Every date comes with a specific question to answer. After you fill it in for a year, start over! There is room for five year’s worth of answers, which allows you to look back and compare your responses. Available at: Indigo $19

The speaker connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth compatible device, the disco ball lights up, and the party begins! Perfect for a family sing-off. (Bonus points if you throw in some dance moves.) 6+ Available at: Mastermind Toys $60

Inside every ball is a little doll – but you never know which one you will get! Plus, she might cry, change colour or come with fun accessories. Surprise! 6+ Available at: Toys R Us $10–$14

Kids can turn still pictures into animated scenes by using special action cards. The kit comes with 70 cards, but kids must provide their own creativity. 3+ Available at: mass retailers $28

Lightweight, powerful and perfect for gamers of all ages, the 2DS XL is compatible with Nintendo 3DS and most Nintendo DS games. Available at: major retailers $200

These cozy Hudson’s Bay mittens have become a Canadian tradition. A portion from each sale supports athletes through the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Available at: Hudson’s Bay $15

With an extra roomy interior, this bag is ideal for a frequent flyer. The removable strap can be used for shoulder or cross-body carrying. Available at: Indigo $60

These lightweight runners feature a low-cut design for freedom of movement. They are ridiculously comfortable. Available at: Reebok.ca $180

Get interactive with your favourite characters. Spider-Man and Ultimate Lightning McQueen are the newest additions to the Sphero line of app-controlled toys. Available at: Best Buy $200–$400

Track your heart rate, activity and sleep, and set goals to improve upon your fitness level. Available at: TomTom.com $130

A true golfer won’t let a little rain get in the way, but it’s always nice to have a trustworthy umbrella on hand. Available at: UnderArmour.com $45

This trike transforms through four stages: from the parent-controlled stroller mode, to training mode, to trike mode and, finally, drifting mode. It features an LED screen with kid-friendly content for each stage (like left and right directions and road safety). 9 months–6 years Available at: Toys R Us $150

Take charades to a new level. Each scene must be acted out – along with your blow-up, life-size Dude. Teens and adults will love this one. 12+ Available at: Toys R Us $30

Gamers will love the visual depth of this system. With backwards compatibility, Xbox One S gives you more ways to play. Available at: Microsoftstore.ca and electronics retailers $300

Along with the sharp performance handling and the lightweight frame, this scooter comes with motion-powered LED lights in the wheels. 5+ Available at: Toys R Us $130

Who doesn’t want their very own unicorn? She moves on her own and has a light-up horn to share her feelings. When she’s hungry, her interactive apple will do the trick. 7+ Available at: Toys R Us $120