Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful. This Ultimate Gift Guide rounds up fun, practical, and luxurious ideas that truly make people smile. From hot tech to cozy comforts, these are the kinds of gifts that actually get used — and
loved. These picks, you’ll check off your list faster and feel good about every present you wrap.
Gifts For Baby
Run to HomeSense and discover an endless assortment of perfectly priced holiday gifts for every age—from toys and books, to baby essentials—all under one roof. You will be impressed of how you can curate your baby’s toys and accessories to be just as chic as you! Grab toys perfect for aiding baby in their fine motor skills, and some beautiful books to read them on those cozy, snowy nights over the holidays! Shop them at your local HomeSense store!
Gifts For The Kiddos
Beauty trends aren’t just about makeup anymore! In fact, they have spilled into the world of Slime with Gui Gui, where slime gets a glow up! Brought to you by Moose Toys, Gui Gui is similar to a beauty routine. Kids will follow five easy steps to mix, glam and play with 13 collectible scented slimes in four stunning textures: Gloss, Clear, Butter and
Cloud. Every kit comes with surprise charms and a mystery figurine, so no two slimes are ever the same. Gui Gui makes creative play feel like a beauty trend — with all the ASMR goodness tweens love. Like honestly, who needs skincare when your slime glows this good?
If your kids love Bluey, they’re going to go wild for this — it’s the Let’s Play Chef Supermarket Playset from Moose Toys! It’s inspired by the popular “Kids” episode, and it totally brings Bluey’s world to life at home. Kids can put Bluey and Bingo on the working escalator — yes, it actually moves! They can shop the shelves, visit the rooftop café, and even hear 24 fun sound effects — including a supermarket intercom. It comes with exclusive Bluey and Bingo figures, over 15 accessories, and tons of stickers — so kids can customize and play their own Bluey adventures for hours.
It’s interactive, it’s adorable, and it’s everything Bluey fans love about playtime!
Tween and Teen Approved Gifts
If you want THE gift of the season, and want to score some major cool points with your tween or teen, the Nintendo Switch 2 is it. It launched earlier this year, and it is the next evolution of the Nintendo Switch system. It’s a gaming system that you can play together over the holidays on those snowy family game nights or you can take it on the go – perfect for keeping tweens and teens occupied on plane or car rides to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a bigger screen full of vibrant colour and clarity, faster processing speeds, and new Joy-Con 2 controllers that snap on magnetically – and even double as a mouse in compatible games – this is the next step in gaming. Mario Kart World is always a family favourite and it’s available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 systems. For a great package, you can check out the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle which includes a system plus a full game download for $699.99.! Grab it at major retailers!
Families will also love the Nintendo Switch™ plus Nintendo Switch Sports™ plus Leg Strap Bundle, available exclusively in Canada. Nintendo Switch Sports is so fun to play with your family because it really gets players in on the action, using controlled motions you can dunk, swing, kick, spike, and bowl your way to victory across eight exciting sports! Soccer fans are going to love the Leg Strap, which holds the Joy-Con, and allows players to turn their real-world leg movements into in-game action. Right now, you can grab it for $419.99 CAD – that’s a savings of $69.98 – which is an amazing value for families that love to get in on the action.
Gifts For Husbands and Dads
Does your husband love two things? – running and tech. Is he usually hard to buy for? This year, make him super impressed with these Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses from Best Buy Canada. They are perfect for the athlete on your list because they capture every moment with a centred ultra-wide camera, track your workouts with Meta AI, and stay immersed with wind-optimized audio—all in a sweat-resistant, wrap-around design. So whether he’s running trails or hitting the slopes, Oakley Meta Vanguard is made to keep up and push further. Shop them in stores at Best Buy or
online at bestbuy.ca
Warm, Cozy, and Stylish Gifts
If there’s one thing for certain we can say about Canadian winters is that they are cold! A cozy, yet stylish winter
parka is the perfect gift for anyone on your list, and the place to grab them is Canada Goose! For the woman in your life that hates the cold, she might actually enjoy the snow this year because of this Leslie Parka. The Pink and the A-line silhouette and shaping works for a flattering, contoured fit. It features a two-way zipper, interior backpack straps and hands-free carrying capabilities with temperature ratings from -10 to -20. For the guy in your life, this MacMillan Parka is updated with streamlined hood details, added backpack straps and two additional interior pockets. This hip-length parka pairs great warmth with stylized features including a quilt-through design and a curved hemline. Pair it with this Arctic Toque, made of 100% Merino Wool, for a warm, but stylish statement that you’re ready to take on winter. You can shop these pieces and the rest of their holiday collection in store or online at CanadaGoose.com
Family Friendly Gifts
Do your kids love LEGO? LEGO is the perfect gift for tiny tots to teens. It’s the perfect family tradition over the
holidays. There’s something special about gathering around the table on a snowy night for some screen-free bonding while building a LEGO set together in a creative and engaging way! If you have a Star Wars fan on your list, they are going to love the LEGO Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram set! The set brings the galaxy to life — once you
build it, you can even display Grogu in the hover pram. For creative kids, the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets are amazing because you can build three different models from one box, so this will keep them busy over the holidays as they build, rebuild, and play their way! For that flower loving gal on your list, pick up the Botanicals Bouquet of Pink Roses. Comes with 789 pieces to build beautiful flowers that will live forever!
Gifts for Holiday Game Night
There’s nothing better than a family game night on those snowy holiday evenings! When it comes to boardgames, asmodee — the world’s largest board game distributor— has a game for everyone in the household – from toddlers to teens, just in time to celebrate their 30th anniversary! This holiday season, whether you’re cozying up with family or hosting a festive game night with friends, asmodee has the perfect games to make your holidays memorable – and fun! For Toddlers: Spot it!, Tweens: Brick Like This, and Teens: Just One — these can be played as a duo or in a group, making it perfect for cozy family game nights.