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12 Toronto Shops That Sell Gift Cards If You Have No Idea What To Get Your BFF For The Holidays

Who doesn't want a shopping spree in the 6ix for Christmas?

Senior Editor, Studio

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There are two types of people in the world: those who love getting cash or gift cards for the holidays and those who don't.

If your best bud falls into the former category, then you've come to the right place! We did the legwork for you and came up with a list of small businesses in Toronto that sell gift cards for the holiday. The greatest gift you could give your BFF is the option to pick out whatever they want.

Gift cards are available from these 12 local shops and they range anywhere from $10 to $1,000.

Rose City Goods

Located at 1504 Dundas St. West, Rose City Goods sells carefully curated handmade, fair trade and vintage home goods. You can find a ton of fun puzzles, apothecary and hair accessories, too. Gift cards are available from $10 to $250.

Rose City Goods

That Dog Next Door

Located at 1230 Bloor St. West, That Dog Next Door focuses on Canadian brands of food, treats, supplements, and accessories for both cats and dogs. It also offers one-on-one dog grooming, too! Gift cards are available starting at $15.

That Dog Next Door

Dynasty Plant Shop

Located at 1086 1/2 Queen St. West, with other locations across the city, Dynasty Plant Shop sells all sorts of plants, planters and ceramics. You can purchase a digital gift card for as little as $25.

Dynasty Plant Shop

Three Fates

Located at 1573 Dundas St West, Three Fates is a cute little shop that sells a mix of vintage and modern clothing and accessories. "Think festival babe meets Winona Ryder in your grandmother's closet," their website writes. Gift cards are available from $10 to $100.

Three Fates

Moss Garden Home

Located at 544 Danforth Ave., Moss Garden Home specializes in indoor and outdoor living. You can shop for furniture, gardening, cards and home decor essentials. Gift cards range anywhere from $5 to $500.

Moss Garden Home

Vintage Home Boutique

Located at 1639 St Clair Ave. West, Vintage Home Boutique is a mid-century modern and custom furniture store with a strong focus on sustainability. You can grab a gift card for your bestie starting at $20.

Vintage Home Boutique

Blue Banana

Located at 250 Augusta Ave. in Kensington Market, Blue Banana sells a plethora of quirky and cool novelty items. Gift cards range from $25 to $100 which can be used for online purchases only.

Blue Banana

Gotstyle

Located at 21 Trinity Street, Gotstyle carries over 30 international and local fashion brands and the store even offers custom tailoring! Gift cards are available at every price point, from $50 to $500. These gift cards can only be used in-store.

Gotstyle

Cookery

Located at 2302 Bloor St. West, Cookery is a specialty kitchenware store & cooking class studio. You can find a lot of everyday cookware, kitchen tools, bakeware and cookbooks here. Gift cards are available starting at $25.

Cookery

Broad Lingerie

Located at 1763 Danforth Ave., Broad Lingerie is the city's go-to bra and swimwear shop. The store caters to busty people in cup sizes D to K. Gift cards are available starting at $25, going up to $200.

Broad Lingerie

The Runners Shop

Located at 374 Bloor St. West, The Runners Shop is Canada's oldest run club and store. Here, you can find shoes for running, walking, track and field, racing and more! Digital gift cards are available from $10 to $200.

The Runners Shop

Daughter

Located at 1586 Dundas St. West, Daughter is a lovely boutique that sells everything from clothes and jewelry to lifestyle goods. The store loves to support international designers from far and wide. Gift cards are available from $25 to $200 and can be used in person or online.

Daughter
  • Natalia Buia was a Senior Editor for Narcity Media's Studio in Toronto, Ontario. Always on the hunt for the best bargain, she has written commerce content for other publications including HuffPost Canada. When she's not working, Natalia can be found watching true-crime documentaries and eating potato chips.

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