logs.jpgIt's a staycation summer. More of us are staying home to save gas, cash, energy, resources - or just to purge those closets and see an afternoon movie.

Wherever summer finds you, stop by the Souvenir Shop. Great Canadian design minds put together a remarkable collection of souvenir-referencing wares that are truly collectible, often thought provoking, and miles away from those big giant pencils.
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The Souvenir Shop manages to be sly and provocative yet remain in good taste and humor. Very Canadian. Many reinterpret iconic themes also seen on this side of the border – wildlife art, wood carvings – as well as some Canadian-specific (Trudeau doll, anyone?).

Stop in and consider a return visit. There are far too many worthy finds to post here, including apparel and toys.
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A tray table made of an actual souvenir tray.
Choose from many, including a show-stopping Mountie.

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A new take on the wooden bowl: glass hand-blown and engraved with the intricate patterns of endangered tree species.

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Making cute animal figurines powerful and poignant.

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Still cute, but this bird bears the number of birds found in downtown Toronto by Fatal Light Awareness - each sale contributes $2.

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Deer ceramics aren't just for sportsmen anymore.

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A wired and working chandelier of delicate paper maple leaves.