Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for over $200
Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for over $200
By Toronto Life | November 18, 2013
By Toronto Life | 11/18/2013
Santa’s not the only one with a generous soul—most of us have had the occasional urge to splash out on a top-of-the-line gift. Here, 23 ways to wow your friends and family come Christmas morning.
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246908 For stylishly pouring one of the year’s trendiest potables. $325. <strong>Mjölk,</strong> <em>2959 Dundas St. W., 416-551-9853.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Sake Ewer and Cups Sake Ewer and Cups https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-A007-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-A007.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-A007.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-a007/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-a007 0 0
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246918 Cederlane Culinary’s food processor also cooks, fries, steams and even stirs. $699. <b>Amazon,</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Bellini-Kitchen-Master-Cedarlane-Culinary/dp/B00EKK9OXA">amazon.ca</a><br />
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246925 Loyal Loot Collective’s ultra-smooth bowls are handmade in Canada. $325 each.<b> OnOurTable, </b><a href="http://www.onourtable.ca/">onourtable.ca</a><br />
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246936 Hipsterdom’s favourite bike, writ small. $330. <strong>Bikes on Wheels,</strong> <em>309 Augusta Ave., 416-966-2453.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Linus Lil’ Dutchi Linus Lil’ Dutchi https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-E003-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-E003.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-E003.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-e003/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-e003 0 0
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246941 Modern and lightweight, with breathable mesh. $695. <b>Ella + Elliot,</b> 188 Strachan Ave., <a href="http://www.ellaandelliot.com/">ellaandelliot.com</a><br />
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246943 Decorative feather details and no laces to deal with. $220. <b>Advice from a Caterpillar,</b> 8 Price Street, 416-960-2223 Stella McCartney Ankle Boot https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-F002-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-F002.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-F002.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-f002/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-f002 0 0
246947 A new collection from the iconic menswear brand, featuring its signature stripes inside and out. $795. <strong>Gravitypope,</strong> <em>1010 Queen St. W., 647-748-5155.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Paul Smith Luggage Paul Smith Luggage https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-F006-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-F006.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-F006.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-f006/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-f006 0 0
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246950 A clutch zips off the front, making it the perfect all-day, all-occasion bag. $2,600. <strong>Mulberry,</strong> <em>131 Bloor St. W., 416-944-8251.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Mulberry Willow Tote Mulberry Willow Tote https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G001-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G001.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G001.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g001/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g001 0 0
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246951 For those who shave daily, this is the height of luxury. $800. <strong>MenEssentials,</strong> <em>412 Danforth Ave., 1-800-833-1055.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Dovo Straight Razor Dovo Straight Razor https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G002-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G002.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G002.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g002/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g002 0 0
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246954 A whole fur jacket is a bit much, but a fur collar is tastefully on trend. $625. <strong>6 by Gee Beauty,</strong> <em>6 Roxborough <br />
St. W., 416-960-8080.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) SAM Fur Vest SAM Fur Vest https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G005-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G005.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G005.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g005/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g005 0 0
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246957 An ethically sourced blanket compact enough for last minute tropical get-aways. $275. <b>Holt Renfrew,</b> 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/shop/en/holt/gifts/gifts-h-project/lala-beach-blanket-8054-12159-9000-730">holtrenfrew.com</a> Lemlem Beach Blanket https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G008-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G008.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-G008.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g008/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-g008 0 0
246966 Good for schlepping gear to the mountains, but also through the city. $275. <strong>Elevator,</strong> <em>1273 Queen St. W., 416-535-9671.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Will Canvas and Leather Bag Will Canvas and Leather Bag https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J001-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J001.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J001.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j001/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j001 0 0
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246967 A warm, athletic pair of pants with supple leather lining. $2,635. <strong>Hermès,</strong> <em>130 Bloor St. W., 416-968-8626.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Hermès Ski Pants Hermès Ski Pants https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J002-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J002.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J002.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j002/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j002 0 0
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246968 The top-rated fitness tracker for runners. $420. <strong>Sporting Life,</strong> <em>2665 Yonge St., 416-485-1611.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Garmin Forerunner 610 Garmin Forerunner 610 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J003-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J003.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J003.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j003/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j003 0 0
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246971 The best option for shooting HD video of all your extreme pursuits. $360. <strong>Vistek,</strong> <em>496 Queen St. E., 416-365-1777.</em> (Image: courtesy GoPro) GoPro Hero 3 Camera GoPro Hero 3 Camera https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J006-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J006.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-J006.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j006/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-j006 0 0
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246974 Handsome and rugged—an excellent combo. $400. <strong>Gravitypope,</strong> <em>1010 Queen St. W., 647-748-5155.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K001-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K001.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K001.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-k001/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-k001 0 0
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246975 Paddleboarding is the new It water sport, and this is the best board on the market. $960. <strong>MEC,</strong> <em>400 King St. W., 416-340-2667.</em> (Image: courtesy MEC) C4 Waterman Cruiser C4 Waterman Cruiser https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K002-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K002.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K002.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-k002/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-k002 0 0
(Image: courtesy MEC)
246980 Perfect for winter running: warm, highly visible and packs down into a tiny pocket with a hand strap. $200. <b>Nike,</b> Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, 416-591-0325 Goose Down Running Vest https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K007-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K007.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-K007.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-k007/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-k007 0 0
246984 <b> </b>Part of the French luxury brand’s first ski collection since the 1930s. $585. <b>Hermès, </b>130 Bloor St. W., 416-968-8626<br />
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246987 Supple cycling gloves made from African hair sheep leather. $230. <b>La Bicicletta,</b> <a href="http://www.labicicletta.com/mens-apparel/m-gloves/rapha-leather-town-gloves.html">labicicletta.com</a><br />
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246993 The biggest, crispest sound from <br />
a handheld wireless speaker. $220. <strong>Bay Bloor Radio,</strong> <em>Manulife Centre, 416-967-1122.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Bose Soundlink Mini Bose Soundlink Mini https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-N004-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-N004.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-N004.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-n004/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-n004 0 0
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246996 Designed and built in Toronto, this is the perfect gift for anyone with too many books and not enough shelves. $2,195. <strong>Swipe DX,</strong> <em>234 Bay St., 416-363-1332.</em> (Image: courtesy of Fishtnk) Fishtnk Bookseat Fishtnk Bookseat https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-N007-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-N007.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-N007.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-n007/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-n007 0 0
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247000 Completely waterproof, which means you can finally read an e-book in the bath. $500–$600. <b>Best Buy, </b>various locations, <a href="http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/sony-sony-xperia-tablet-z-10-1-16gb-android-4-1-with-snapdragon-s4-pro-processor-black-sgp311u1b/10253048.aspx?path=806165ece04b268d77405e74c08a38d7en02">bestbuy.ca</a> Sony Xperia Tablet https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-P003-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-P003.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-P003.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-over-200/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-p003/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-p003 0 0