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The Best Toronto-Themed Holiday Gifts of 2012

Where to find local gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

By Terri Coles

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221882 What: Show your TTC pride with these cufflinks made with vintage Toronto transit tokens. Where: On <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100895526/vintage-toronto-transit-token-cufflinks?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=toronto&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadetoronto">Etsy</a>. Price: $26. 20121210subway_cufflinks https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210subway_cufflinks-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210subway_cufflinks.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210subway_cufflinks.jpg 640 442 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210subway_cufflinks/ 20121210subway_cufflinks 0 0

221879 What: Eastern North America's first sake brewery is located right here in Toronto, but Izumi sake is good enough that the Ontario Spring Water Sake Company is a member of the Brewing Society of Japan. Where: <a href=http://ontariosake.com/>Ontario Spring Water Sake Company</a> (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+Mill+Street,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.648588,-79.420588&sspn=0.006498,0.016512&hnear=55+Mill+St,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M5A,+Canada&t=m&z=17">55 Mill Street</a>, Building 4), and also the LCBO. Price: $12.85 and up. 20121210sake https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210sake-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210sake.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210sake.jpg 640 426 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210sake/ 20121210sake 0 0

221862 What: Even if you can't watch hockey right now because of the NHL lockout, you can still show off this retro-inspired hockey tote bag, by Toronto's Avril Loreti. Where: <a href="http://shop.avrilloreti.com/collections/bags/products/team-toronto-tote">Online</a>, and also at Scout (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=405+Roncesvalles+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.645631,-79.419385&sspn=0.006708,0.016512&hnear=405+Roncesvalles+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M6R+2N1,+Canada&t=m&z=17">405 Roncesvalles Avenue</a>). Price: $20. 20121210avril_TOTE https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210avril_TOTE-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210avril_TOTE.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210avril_TOTE.jpg 640 1092 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210avril_tote/ 20121210avril_tote 0 0

221863 What: Michael Cho's lovely book Back Alleys and Urban Landscapes visually documents Toronto's laneways. Where: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Back-Alleys-Urban-Landscapes-Michael/dp/1770460802/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1355160046&sr=1-1">Online</a>, and also at bookstores around the city. Price: $19.95 is the list price, but you can find it cheaper online. 20121210BackAlleys-COVER-lores https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210BackAlleys-COVER-lores-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210BackAlleys-COVER-lores.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210BackAlleys-COVER-lores.jpg 640 496 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210backalleys-cover-lores/ 20121210backalleys-cover-lores 0 0

221864 What: If you've got a beer lover on your gift list, hit up Bellwoods Brewery on the Ossington strip for locally brewed beer, priced starting from $5. And last-minute shoppers can get branded Bellwoods items, including glassware and tote bags, at the brewery's December 22 pop-up shop. Where: <a href="http://bellwoodsbrewery.com/">Bellwoods Brewery</a> (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=124+Ossington+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.677366,-79.352777&sspn=0.006704,0.016512&hnear=124+Ossington+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M6J+2Z5,+Canada&t=m&z=17">124 Ossington Avenue</a>). Price: Varies. Swag is available for as little as $5. 20121210bellwoodsbrewery https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210bellwoodsbrewery-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210bellwoodsbrewery.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210bellwoodsbrewery.jpg 640 641 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210bellwoodsbrewery/ 20121210bellwoodsbrewery 0 0

221865 What: Shore up your baby's street cred with this bundler, made by Mini Mioche. There's also a Trinity Bellwoods one. Where: <a href="http://www.minimioche.com/">Online</a>, and also at Mini Mioche (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=795+Queen+Street+West,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.665583,-79.471393&sspn=0.006496,0.016512&hnear=795+Queen+St+W,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M6J+1E9,+Canada&t=m&z=17">795 Queen Street West</a>). Price: $32. 20121210bundler-parkdale-print https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210bundler-parkdale-print-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210bundler-parkdale-print.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210bundler-parkdale-print.jpg 640 651 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210bundler-parkdale-print/ 20121210bundler-parkdale-print 0 0

221866 What: Let everyone know which side of the city you identify with by putting your baby in one of these West End/East End Baby onesies, by Toronto-based Yasmine Louis. Where: Planet Kid (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=87+Roncesvalles+Avenue,+Toronto,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=59.206892,135.263672&oq=87+roncesvalle&hnear=87+Roncesvalles+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M6R+2K6,+Canada&t=m&z=17">87 Roncesvalles Avenue</a>). Price: $28. 20121210carlawshirt https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210carlawshirt-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210carlawshirt.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210carlawshirt.jpg 640 960 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210carlawshirt/ 20121210carlawshirt 0 0

221867 What: Cate and Levi's adorable hand puppets are made in Toronto from recycled sweaters. Where: <a href="http://www.cateandlevi.com/puppets">Online</a>, and also at 100-Mile Child (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=348+Danforth+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.651006,-79.450876&sspn=0.006707,0.016512&hnear=348+Danforth+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M4K+2Z1,+Canada&t=m&z=17">348 Danforth Avenue</a>). Price: $30. 20121210cateandlevi_moose https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cateandlevi_moose-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cateandlevi_moose.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cateandlevi_moose.jpg 640 707 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210cateandlevi_moose/ 20121210cateandlevi_moose 0 0

221868 What: Bunners' holiday cookie, Santa Babies, are the perfect festive mix of chocolate and peppermint. They're also vegan and gluten-free, so stock up for your favourite celiac. Where: <a href="http://www.bunners.ca/shop/">Bunners</a> (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3054+Dundas+Street+West,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.650718,-79.358025&sspn=0.006498,0.016512&hnear=3054+Dundas+St+W,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M6P+1Z7,+Canada&t=m&z=17">3054 Dundas Street West</a>). Price: $2.50 each. 20121210cookies https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cookies-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cookies.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cookies.jpg 640 588 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210cookies/ 20121210cookies 0 0

221869 What: Andrew J. Borkowski's short-story collection Copernicus Avenue, a fictional take on the city's Polish community, won the 2012 Toronto Book Award. Where: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Copernicus-Avenue-Andrew-J-Borkowski/dp/1770860010/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355159088&sr=8-1">Online</a>, and from bookstores throughout the city. Price: $21 is the list price, but you can find it cheaper online. 20121210cormorantcover https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cormorantcover-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cormorantcover.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210cormorantcover.jpg 640 975 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210cormorantcover/ 20121210cormorantcover 0 0

221870 What: The local women of the Crazy Cat Lady Collective have released a 2013 calendar, with proceeds supporting two local cat-focused initiatives. Where: <a href="http://www.crazycatladycollective.com/store/">Online</a>, and also at Wag on the Danforth (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1918+Danforth+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.644499,-79.417763&sspn=0.006498,0.016512&hnear=1918+Danforth+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M4C+1J4,+Canada&t=m&z=17">1918 Danforth Avenue</a>), Book City on the Danforth (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=348+Danforth+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.685074,-79.316301&sspn=0.006494,0.016512&hnear=348+Danforth+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M4K+2Z1,+Canada&t=m&z=17">348 Danforth Avenue</a>) , Small Wonders Pets (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=148+Danforth+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&ll=43.676439,-79.357617&spn=0.006495,0.016512&sll=43.677366,-79.352777&sspn=0.006495,0.016512&hnear=148+Danforth+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M4K+1N2,+Canada&t=m&z=17">148 Danforth Avenue</a>), Greenwood Park Animal Hospital (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1041+Gerrard+Street+East,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.676439,-79.357617&sspn=0.006495,0.016512&hnear=1041+Gerrard+St+E,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M4M+1Z6,+Canada&t=m&z=17">1041 Gerrard Street East</a>), Pet Valu (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=jones+and+danforth,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.668924,-79.336712&sspn=0.006496,0.016512&hnear=Danforth+Ave+%26+Jones+Ave,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=17">869 Danforth Avenue</a>), and Damzels (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1122+Queen+Street+East,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.679845,-79.340121&sspn=0.006494,0.016512&hnear=1122+Queen+St+E,+Toronto,+Ontario+M4M+1K9,+Canada&t=m&z=17">1122 Queen Street East</a>). Price: $20. 20121210crazycatladycalendar https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210crazycatladycalendar-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210crazycatladycalendar.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210crazycatladycalendar.jpg 640 498 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210crazycatladycalendar/ 20121210crazycatladycalendar 0 0

221871 What: Get the cyclist in your life a subscription to Dandyhorse Magazine, a Toronto-based mag for bike enthusiasts. Where: <a href="http://dandyhorsemagazine.com/subscribe/">Online</a>. Price: $13.50 for a year. 20121210dandyhorse_cover https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210dandyhorse_cover-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210dandyhorse_cover.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210dandyhorse_cover.jpg 640 350 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210dandyhorse_cover/ 20121210dandyhorse_cover 0 0

221872 What: Artist Dave Murray's typographic neighbourhood maps feature Toronto hoods like Leslieville, the Annex, and the Beach. Where: <a href="http://shop.davemurrayillustration.com/category/posters">Online</a>, and also at Soho (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=77+Roncesvalles+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.64745,-79.419994&sspn=0.006498,0.016512&hnear=77+Roncesvalles+Ave,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M6R+2K6,+Canada&t=m&z=17">77 Roncesvalles Avenue</a>), Kid Icarus (<a href=:https://maps.google.com/maps?q=205+Augusta+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.641439,-79.44703&sspn=0.006499,0.016512&hnear=205+Augusta+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M5T+2L4,+Canada&t=m&z=17:>205 Augusta Avenue<a/>), Alternative Arts (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=491+Bloor+Street+West,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.655022,-79.402916&sspn=0.006497,0.016512&hnear=491+Bloor+St+W,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M5S+1Y2,+Canada&t=m&z=17">491 Bloor Street West</a>), and Telegramme (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1103+Queen+Street+East,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.665703,-79.407814&sspn=0.006496,0.016512&hnear=1103+Queen+St+E,+Toronto,+Ontario+M4M+1K7,+Canada&t=m&z=17">1103 Queen Street East</a>, <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=194+Ossington+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.66195,-79.335666&sspn=0.006496,0.016512&hnear=194+Ossington+Ave,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M6J+2Z7,+Canada&t=m&z=17">194 Ossington Avenue</a>). Price: $40. 20121210davemurray_lesliemap https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210davemurray_lesliemap-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210davemurray_lesliemap.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210davemurray_lesliemap.jpg 640 464 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210davemurray_lesliemap/ 20121210davemurray_lesliemap 0 0

221873 What: Before the Toronto Maple Leafs were a hockey team, they were a baseball team, active from 1896 to 1967. This vintage-faithful cap from Ebbets will send your sports cred sky high. Where: <a href="http://www.ebbets.com/product/TorontoMapleLeafs1960Ballcap/Ballcaps">Online</a>. Price: $40. 20121210ebbets_ballcap https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210ebbets_ballcap-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210ebbets_ballcap.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210ebbets_ballcap.jpg 550 550 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210ebbets_ballcap/ 20121210ebbets_ballcap 0 0

221874 What: Celebrate Toronto's awesomest young ladies with shirts from <a href="http://girlsrocktoronto.org/">Girls Rock Camp Toronto</a>, a summer program aimed at getting young girls interested in rock musicianship. The tees feature designs by campers. Where: <a href=http://girlsrocktoronto.bigcartel.com/>Online</a>. Price: $15. 20121210girlsrock_shirts https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210girlsrock_shirts-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210girlsrock_shirts.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210girlsrock_shirts.jpg 640 403 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210girlsrock_shirts/ 20121210girlsrock_shirts 0 0

221875 What: This black-on-black iPhone case from 1 LOVE T.O. makes it easy to show your civic pride, in a subtle way. Where: <a href="http://shop.1loveto.com/accessories/carbon-fiber-black.html">Online</a>. Price: $16. 20121210iheartTO_iPhone https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210iheartTO_iPhone-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210iheartTO_iPhone.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210iheartTO_iPhone.jpg 640 683 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210iheartto_iphone/ 20121210iheartto_iphone 0 0

221876 What: Show your appreciation for Paper Bag Records, a local label, by wearing this 10th-anniversary shirt around town. Where: <a href="http://shop.paperbagrecords.com/products/paper-bag-records-10th-anniversary-limited-t-shirt">Online</a>. Price: $19.99. 20121210paperbag_Shirt https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210paperbag_Shirt-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210paperbag_Shirt.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210paperbag_Shirt.jpg 640 960 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210paperbag_shirt/ 20121210paperbag_shirt 0 0

221877 What: Enjoy the taste of the season with this pine-infused vodka from 66 Gilead Distillery, located not far from Toronto, in Prince Edward County. Where: At the LCBO. Price: $38.95. 20121210pinevodka https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210pinevodka-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210pinevodka.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210pinevodka.jpg 400 921 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210pinevodka/ 20121210pinevodka 0 0

221878 What: The Rocket Wheel, a brand-new product from Spacing, gives you a stylish and convenient place to store your TTC tokens. Where: <a href="http://spacingstore.ca/collections/stuff/products/rocket-wheel-token-holder">Online</a>. Price: $5. 20121210rocketwheel https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210rocketwheel-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210rocketwheel.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210rocketwheel.jpg 640 495 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210rocketwheel/ 20121210rocketwheel 0 0

221861 What: Show your pride in local breweries, no matter what you're drinking, with this glassware made from Steam Whistle bottles. Where: <a href="http://byobto.com/products/beer-bottle-glasses">Online</a>, and also at BYOB (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=972+Queen+Street+West,+toronto&hl=en&ll=43.644499,-79.417763&spn=0.006498,0.016512&sll=43.646162,-79.408608&sspn=0.006498,0.016512&hnear=972+Queen+St+W,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M6J+1H1,+Canada&t=m&z=17">972 Queen Street West<a/>). Price: $18. 20121210artech_steamwhistle https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210artech_steamwhistle-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210artech_steamwhistle.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210artech_steamwhistle.jpg 640 454 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210artech_steamwhistle/ 20121210artech_steamwhistle 0 0

221880 What: A portion of proceeds from this T-shirt by Shared benefits the Toronto Public Library. Where: <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/collections/canadiana/products/shared-toronto-public-library-tee">Online</a>, and also at the Drake General Store (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1144+Queen+Street+West,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.662141,-79.335585&sspn=0.006496,0.016512&hnear=1144+Queen+St+W,+Toronto,+Ontario+M6J+1J4,+Canada&t=m&z=17">1144 Queen Street West</a>, <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1011+Yonge+Street,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.643069,-79.424455&sspn=0.006498,0.016512&hnear=1011+Yonge+St,+Toronto,+Ontario+M4W+2K9,+Canada&t=m&z=17">1011 Yonge Street<a/>, <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=82A+Bathurst+Street,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.677331,-79.389314&sspn=0.006495,0.016512&hnear=82+Bathurst+St,+Toronto,+Ontario+M5V+1M5,+Canada&t=m&z=17">82A Bathurst Street</a>). Price: $35. 20121210shared_librarytee_mens https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210shared_librarytee_mens-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210shared_librarytee_mens.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210shared_librarytee_mens.jpg 640 670 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210shared_librarytee_mens/ 20121210shared_librarytee_mens 0 0

221881 What: Think you could run the TTC? Put your subway-building skills to the test with Spacing's Metro Magnets, which let you design new rapid-transit lines on the door of your fridge. Where: <a href="http://spacingstore.ca/collections/magnets/products/metro-magnets">Online</a>, and also at Town (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1187+Bloor+Street+West,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.641618,-79.447133&sspn=0.006708,0.016512&hnear=1187+Bloor+St+W,+Toronto,+Ontario+M6H+1N3,+Canada&t=m&z=17">1187 Bloor Street West</a>), Outer Layer (577 Queen West, 430 Bloor West), Wise Daughters (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3079B+Dundas+West,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.659082,-79.438886&sspn=0.006706,0.016512&hnear=3079+Dundas+St+W,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M6P+1Z7,+Canada&t=m&z=17">3079B Dundas West</a>), and Academy of Lions (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=64+Ossington+Avenue,+toronto&hl=en&sll=43.66541,-79.472258&sspn=0.006706,0.016512&hnear=64+Ossington+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario+M6J+2Y7,+Canada&t=m&z=17">64 Ossington Avenue</a>). Price: $15. 20121210spacing_magnets https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210spacing_magnets-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210spacing_magnets.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210spacing_magnets.jpg 640 425 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210spacing_magnets/ 20121210spacing_magnets 0 0

221883 What: Tealish has a tea for whatever ails you, from stress to hangovers. These wellness teas in specialty tins should be a good starter kit for the health-conscious person/hypochondriac in your life. Where: <a href="http://www.tealish.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=115">Online</a>, and also at Tealish (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=728+Queen+Street+West,+toronto&hl=en&ll=43.646207,-79.409373&spn=0.006498,0.016512&sll=43.643608,-79.402551&sspn=0.006498,0.016512&hnear=728+Queen+St+W,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M6J+1E8,+Canada&t=m&z=17">728 Queen Street West</a>). Price: $14.95. 20121210Tealish_wellness https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210Tealish_wellness-100x100.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210Tealish_wellness.jpg https://torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121210Tealish_wellness.jpg 640 192 [] https://torontoist.com/2012/12/the-best-toronto-themed-holiday-gifts-of-2012/slide/20121210tealish_wellness/ 20121210tealish_wellness 0 0

When you live in Toronto, it’s easy to go local for your holiday shopping. There are lots of talented people here, selling all sorts of awesome products and services.

We’ve searched high and low for Toronto-themed gift ideas, like these cufflinks made of old TTC tokens, pictured above. Some of the items on our list are made here, while some are related to the city in other ways. Click through the photo gallery to see them all.

All images courtesy of the respective sellers.

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