Kitsilano’s toy stores are packed with popular toys and games so you’re sure to find a great gift that you know the kids will love. But, if you’re looking for something a little more unusual, we’ve found some really cool kids’ gifts, which will challenge their abilities and fire their imaginations.
8 Cool Christmas Gifts for Kids
Maileg Pirate Ship and Rattles at Hip Baby
Ahoy Mateys! Kids will have hours of fun sending Pirate, Crew, Mermaid and Shark on adventures. Baby+
Fisher Price Chatter Phone at Hip Baby
I was so excited to see this old favourite again with it’s rolling eyes and quiet chatter when it rolls. And, the kids will definitely be amused with the rotary dial. Baby+
Hape Chalet Dollhouse at Pebble
The Chalet Dollhouse is great for pretend play. The house comes furnished and Pebble Baby has a wonderful range of accessories including kitchen accessories, family sets and even the family pets. Age 3+
BRIO Builder Construction Set at Hip Baby
The BRIO Builder Construction Set will turn little builders into creativity masterminds as they put together their own toys, buildings and vehicles with the child-sized tools and materials. Age 3+
Vancouver Puzzle at Pebble
What’s not to love about this locally designed puzzle of Vancouver? After building it, kids can pick out all the landmarks they recognize. Age 4+
Silk Streamers at Pebble
These colorful silk streamers are a perennial favourite. Whether dancing, story telling or just running and running while trailing it behind them, kids will enjoy hours of amusement with these ribbons. Age 4+
Quercetti Marble Run Building Set at Toybox
Toybox have a wide range of marble runs but this Quercetti Set with a motorized elevator is so versatile it will provide years of enjoyment. Age 5+
Mobi at Toybox
The math equivalent of Bananagram, Möbi is a fast-paced number tile game. The goal is to make simple math equations as quickly as possible and it really is a lot of fun. Age 6+
Hip Baby, 2110 West 4th Ave., (604) 736-8020
Pebble, 2675 Arbutus Street (at W 11th Ave.), (604) 568-6923
Toybox, 2933 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6 (604) 336-3224
Last modified: December 15, 2015
