The Toronto Gift + Home Market Turns 50: Highlights from My 2026 Visit

This week, I returned to the Toronto Gift + Home Market, where the Canadian Gift Association celebrated 50 years of bringing great gifts to life. From funny gifts that made me laugh to cool new finds for Danna Bananas, this year’s show felt especially meaningful to be back.

By Danna Bananas
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Colourful 50th anniversary display at the Toronto Gift + Home Market celebrating the Canadian Gift Association with balloons and retro-style backdrop.

It was great to return this past week to the Toronto Gift + Home Market, organized by the Canadian Gift Association. 

Discovering new giftware and funny gifts felt especially meaningful because I missed last year after my mom passed away. Being back this year, surrounded by friendly familiar faces, was great. I've known these people for years.


After years of communicating through email to this one particular individual, it was wonderful to finally meet her in person. When she said, 

"Hi Danna "Bananas"!  So great to finally put a face to the name, you are just as nice and funny as I had imagined. ☺️" I wanted to hug her words too. 

There was plenty of talk about tariffs and how wholesalers and small businesses are adapting to the new trade rules, a reality that affects everything from pricing to product choices.

Here is a small sneek peek...

you'll have to return to www.dannabananas.com see if these funny gifts were actually purchased. 😉 Just know we are doing our best to bring some funniness to Canada, because everywhere you read or hear... the news isn't great. 

Soccer Ball Paper Fan

Kick up some cool time while cheering your favourite FIFA World Cup 26™ team Canada  this summer. Canada will be hosting for the first time in its history! Congratulations! ⚽

Foldable soccer ball hand fan, a sporty summer cooling accessory and funny gift idea, displayed at the Toronto Gift + Home Market in Canada.

Family Secrets Series

Family Secrets Series is an play-at-home adventure game that offers an escape room-style experience. 🔐

Family Secrets Series escape room game bundle with 12 mystery episodes, a play-at-home puzzle adventure made in Canada, displayed at the Toronto Gift + Home Market.

BattleShip

Three words. I miscounted. I meant four: You sank my battleship! If you were a kid back in the day, you definitely played this strategic retro classic. 🚢

Retro Battleship puzzle featuring the classic Milton Bradley board game design, a nostalgic puzzle and fun gift idea spotted at the Toronto Gift + Home Market in Canada.

What The? Ball Mug

Sass? Not me. This coffee mug is more than a vessel for your morning java. It’s a giggle, a pause, and a tiny escape from the world. And remember, laughter really is the best escape. ☕
White ceramic coffee mug with the phrase “me? sarcastic?” printed in black text, a funny gift idea displayed at the Toronto Gift + Home Market in Canada.
And speaking of the realities small businesses are navigating…
Reflections on small business frustrations.
From my favourite UK funny gift wholesaler and honestly, don’t you think they have a point?

Light-up desk plaque with the message “Tariffs Suck!” displayed on a shelf, a humorous office sign reflecting small business frustration with tariffs.


Team Danna Bananas

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