Finding the best toy store in Montreal can feel like opening a treasure chest. You want shelves packed with bright puzzles, sturdy wooden blocks, and those hard-to-find action figures.

But finding the perfect present can get tricky when birthdays sneak up fast. Scrambling through crowded gift shops often leads to overpriced plastic that breaks in a day.

That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you find amazing gifts that kids will actually love. So, let’s check out some of our favourite local spots for finding incredible toys right in our neighbourhood.

Toy Category	Price Range (CAD)	Specific Product Examples
Fine Motor & Sensory Toys	$10–$35	Djeco Drawing Kits ($21.95), Fat Brain Shape Sorter ($33.95)
Puzzles & Educational Games	$25–$55	Placote Board Games ($39.95), Vilac Tactile Games ($39.95)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) & Interactive Kits	$20–$100+	Discovery Build Kits ($45.00), Lunii Story Factory ($119.95)
Premium Wooden Toys	$30–$50+	Djeco Wooden Metallophone ($34.99), Mushie Sorting Box ($40.95)

How We Reviewed

1. Toy Snowman

Website: https://toysnowman.com/
Address: 2037 Rue Parthenais

Contact: (438) 866-2100 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM; Saturday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM 

Action figure fans will completely lose their minds over the massive catalogue at Toy Snowman. This shop caters to serious collectors with a SnowFort order-holding service. 

This neat feature lets you consolidate eligible purchases into a later shipment and hold them for up to 180 days.

The selection is just as appealing, with a large range of Marvel figures and classic Transformers. You can even preorder upcoming releases and choose collector-packaging options for certain items.

Loyal buyers can earn store credit and work toward lifetime discount tiers based on their total spending. 

Just remember that cancelling a preorder for a payment refund normally triggers a 5% processing fee. 

Though, you can choose store credit instead, and the fee is waived if a preorder is delayed. That can be useful when release dates keep getting pushed back. 

Customer Reviews

Order was super well packed

Ordereded Riftbound products from this store and another store same day that’s in the GTA near where I live (Toronto). The other store took 4 days just to prepare and ship the order. Toy Snowman shipped the order same day which I received 2 days later via Canada Post expedited. The order was super well packed including with bubble wrap. Prices were very good and you get free shipping at a reasonable $150 CAD threshold. I 100% recommend this store. NOTE: Full disclosure, being originally from Quebec, I may be a little biased 😉 

— Satanssnowflake | Google Review 

Packed thoughtfully and carefully

Toy Snowman made my dreams come true by fulfilling my quest to acquire a genuine Neca Aliens Queen. I thought I was going to have to order internationally because this item is very rare and hard to find. Thankfully Toy Snowman came through in expert fashion ! Shipping was fast (and free in my case) and the item was packed thoughtfully and carefully. I am already planning my next order with Toy Snowman. 

— Jay Pase | Google Review 

2. Grande Ourse

Website: https://boutiquelagrandeourse.ca/
Address: 263 Avenue Duluth Est
Contact: (514) 847-1207
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Parents looking for natural playthings will love Grande Ourse’s Waldorf-inspired selection. The shop focuses on imaginative play, with beautiful wooden toys and soft cotton items that encourage kids to explore and create.

You’ll also find local products mixed into the charming collection. Creative kids can get stuck into modelling beeswax and colourful watercolour materials.

Meanwhile, exploration tools like pocket microscopes offer something for children who love discovering how things work. Classic dolls round out the selection, giving you plenty of options for different interests.

Sadly, they’re closed on Mondays and open at noon on other days, so morning gift shopping isn’t an option.

Customer Reviews

Captivating in person, warm, thoughtful, and full of charm

Lovely visit. My sister and I were walking by when I immediately recognized the shop from Instagram. I had been following some of her stories for a while, so it was such a pleasure to finally meet the owner in person. What made the experience even more special was how she took the time to go through a few books and share a meaningful story with us. The space feels even more captivating in person, warm, thoughtful, and full of charm. Such a delightful place to reconnect with your younger self. 

— Frah Ali Aman | Google Review 

Genuine passion for play!

This is such a wonderful toy store! We love getting wodden toys for our daughter, so were very happy to find this place. While we knew they carried wood toys from reading other reviews, we were blown away by the selection. There are so many toys, both large and small, so you can definitely find something for your kid. What really made the experience special was the owner taking the time to tell us stories about each of the toys, and why she thought our daughter would enjoy them…

— Shaun Correa | Google Review 

3. Brault & Bouthillier

Website: https://bb.ca/
Address: 700 Avenue Beaumont, 2nd Floor
Contact: (514) 273-9186 | Toll-free: 1-800-361-0378
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Teachers and daycare providers can find plenty of useful options at Brault & Bouthillier, especially for educational and classroom needs.

The shop offers product-selection advice and educator training programs, with resources ranging from robotics kits to mathematics materials. You can even request custom purchasing lists for educational projects or sensory rooms.

The range goes beyond traditional toys, too. Products are organized by developmental need, including calming-space accessories, creative supplies, and physical education gear.

Just keep the return policy in mind for nondefective online or order-desk purchases. Unwanted items may incur a 20% restocking fee, which can reach 50% depending on the item’s condition.

Customer Reviews

Wide selection of educational and artistic materials

I had an excellent experience with Brault & Bouthillier. The training sessions are exceptional, enriching, and led by competent and passionate instructors. The quality of the products is remarkable, with a wide selection of educational and artistic materials that perfectly meet the needs of teachers. The prices are very competitive and offer excellent value. The customer service is professional, courteous, and always ready to help. I recommend Brault & Bouthillier without hesitation to all education and arts professionals. The training sessions and products are recognized for their quality and relevance in the school environment. 

— Car Ten | Google Review (Translated by Google) 

I love the shopping experience because of her

I want to recognize Maria. Everytime she is genuinely interested and searches for the best suited item. She considers age and interests. Plus customers budget. A very interesting person . A wonderful human being. I love the shopping experience because of her. Great service. Thank you Maria. 

— Audrey Kitchen | Google Review 

4. Mr Surprise Montreal

Website: https://mrsurprise.ca/
Address: 1456 St-Mathieu Street
Contact: (438) 502-6868
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM; Friday–Sunday, 12:00 PM–11:00 PM

Blind box fans can get a fun, interactive shopping experience at Mr Surprise Montreal. Along with collectible toys, the shop offers optional online livestream unboxings and same-session trading.

We spoke with someone who watched one of their streams recently, and they said the host quickly traded an unwanted pull for a much better figure.

You can choose to have your box opened live or keep it sealed for delivery. Another handy perk is the Montreal location’s late hours, staying open until 11 p.m. every night.

Just remember that livestream purchases are final sale unless there’s a manufacturing defect. You can’t request a refund simply because you don’t like the character you pulled or receive a duplicate.

These livestream rules also don’t automatically apply to in-store purchases.

Customer Reviews

The service is always amazing and warm

The best MrSurprise ! The service is always amazing and warm, the staff actually take the time to really enjoy seeing what we pull, you call feel that they are genuine ! 🥹 Props to all the staff in Montréal, because sometime I start alone and then 15 peoples straight comes in and they still make sure you are served perfectly ! My wallet is not happy but I am ! 🥰🥰🥰 

— Kieran Kane | Google Review

Great selection of blind boxes

Was visiting Montreal from Winnipeg and did a google search to see if there were any places I could find blind boxes at and Mr Surprise was the first place that showed up for me and it did not disappoint! They had a great selection of blind boxes and all the staff were very friendly and helpful! I’ve been to the store 3 times in the past week!! Highly recommend! 

— Vanessa | Google Review 

5. Ojeux

Website: https://www.ojeux.ca/
Address: 1278 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est
Contact: (514) 524-3444 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Thursday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Finding a gift for almost any age feels easy at Ojeux. The shop carries everything from baby items to challenging games for adults, so you can browse for different age groups in one place.

The selection here includes puzzles, creative science activities, and building sets from brands like LEGO and BRIO. Older players can even find more challenging games, while the gift-wrapping service saves you some extra preparation time.

Plus, the shop’s location near Mont-Royal makes it easy to add to a weekend stroll through the area.

One thing to keep in mind is that the Jellycat products are pickup-only and aren’t shipped, so the shop may be less convenient if you need a gift delivery service.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful store

…Ojeux is a wonderful store—spacious, clean, beautifully organized, and packed with a huge selection of European toys. It’s the kind of place where kids can spend hours exploring and parents somehow convince themselves that “just looking” is a realistic plan. 😄

The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. When a huge downpour suddenly hit Montreal, they even kindly let us use the employees’ bathroom rather than sending us back into the rain. That small gesture really stood out and made us appreciate the people behind the store even more.

For us, it was a very successful stop… 

— AG SP | Google Review 

Service is impeccable and the prices on Lego are unbeatable

This is where I get all my godson’s Christmas and birthday presents. Normally, I go to the store, but sometimes I use their website for free delivery. In any case, the service is impeccable and the prices on Lego are unbeatable, which is so popular with young (and not-so-young!) people. Photos to come. 

— Ferlotte | Google Review (Translated by Google)