Flying Squirrel Ottawa Holiday Gift Guide
by Daniel Reid
December 2025
We pulled together a list of gift ideas Ottawa families will actually use—heavy on Canadian small brands and winter-friendly activities. Each pick includes why we love it, what it costs, and exactly where to buy.
1) Flying Squirrel Ottawa e-gift card
When you want experiences over stuff. Gift cards work for jump time, parties, the Drey Café—basically, instant fun. Choose your amount and send it digitally (perfect for last-minute gifting). Buy on the Ottawa page. Buy here
2) Family & Toddler 10 Ticket Passes
Our favourite “big gift” for high-energy kids: shareable hours you can use across multiple visits. It stretches the value of a winter full of jumping. $190 CAD, location-specific to Ottawa. Buy here
3) Flying Squirrel grip socks (stocking stuffer)
Required for jumping and way better than yet another trinket. Toss a couple of pairs into the stocking so you’re always ready to roll. $3.50/pair in-park. Flying Squirrel Ottawa
4) Faber “North Kid” snowshoes (Québec-made)
A classic Canadian maker (founded 1870) building kid-tough snowshoes that actually lighten winter walks. The North Kid is light, durable and grippy—great for Greens Creek, SJAM, or local park trails. ~$70 CAD
Why we picked it: Canadian heritage brand, winter-proof family time, and a confidence boost for little legs.
5) GV Kid Trail snowshoes (Québec)
Another home-grown gem: GV’s Kid Trail model focuses on easy flotation and simple bindings so kids get moving fast (less fiddling, more giggles). Pricing varies by retailer; typical small-shop pricing sits around $110.
Why we picked it: Canadian maker + beginner-friendly geometry = more “let’s go again.”
6) HockeyShot Extreme Passing Kit (Canadian brand)
Basement and garage-friendly skill builder for the hockey-obsessed. The passer returns pucks cleanly so kids can wire one-timers and work on quick hands without wrecking drywall. $269.99 CAD direct.
Why we picked it: Canadian company, durable gear, and it keeps getting used between practices.
7) Coco Village wooden balance board
A Montessori-style wobble board that doubles as a rocker, bridge, ramp—kids invent 20 ways to play before lunch. Looks great in a living room, too. Common prices $49.99–$99.99 CAD depending on finish and retailer.
Why we picked it: Open-ended movement play for every age; rainy-day energy saver.
8) Landyachtz “Dinghy Blunt” complete cruiser (Vancouver brand, indie shop)
A small Canadian board brand beloved by families. The Blunt shape adds stability for newer riders; build quality means it’ll survive siblings. $184.99 CAD at Flatspot (independent Canadian retailer).
Why we picked it: Real gear from a Canadian company, sold by a small shop—plus it’s a blast on cleared paths come spring.
9) Douglas “Jumper” flying squirrel plush (on-theme snuggle)
“Jumper” is a soft, realistic flying squirrel that slots perfectly into a stocking. $19.95 CAD from Toronto’s Urban Nature Store; other Canadian indie toy shops stock it, too.
From passes to balance boards to made-in-Canada gear, these picks are sure to get your kids moving this holiday season and beyond—while supporting local shops and brands that care about the community as much as you do.
We’ll see you on the trampolines!