Flying Squirrel Whitby’s Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Canadian Picks That Get Kids Moving

Looking for gifts that burn energy, spark smiles, and help your family survive another Canadian winter? We’ve rounded up small-brand, Canada-available gear that pairs perfectly with a Flying Squirrel jump day.

Bonus: a few Flying Squirrel staples for stocking stuffers and experience-style gifting.

Start with the “experience” gifts (Flying Squirrel essentials)

1. Flying Squirrel e-Gift Card (Whitby) — Give the gift of airtime. Pick your amount and let them bounce off the walls (safely). Buy here

2. FS Grip Socks — Required for jumping and the world’s easiest stocking stuffer: $3.50/pair. Order online when you book bounce time. Or grab the next time you’re in the area. Find our Whitby location

3. Jump Time — Want to pre-pay a session? Current Whitby pricing: $23 CAD (60 min), $30 CAD (90 min), $40 CAD (120 min); toddler rates available. Buy here

Active gear from Canadian shops & makers

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   Slackline Industries “Base Line” (50 ft) — A beginner-friendly slackline to set up between two sturdy anchor points. Climb On Equipment, an independent British Columbia company, lists it from $59.47–$99.95 CAD depending on promos. Buy here

5. Faber “North Kid” Snowshoes — A Québec brand making kid-tough snowshoes; Decathlon lists a Faber kids’ model at $70 CAD. Buy here

6. GV (Garneau) Kid Trail Snowshoes — Canadian classic for little trailblazers; you’ll find Canadian retailers with frequent sales ($109 CAD depending on size and shop). Buy here

7. HockeyShot Extreme Passing Kit (Pro/Junior) — Off-ice passing & one-timer trainer that actually gets used. Direct price $269.99 CAD; also stocked at Canadian hockey retailers. Buy here

8. Landyachtz “Dinghy Blunt Synth” (complete cruiser) — Made by a Vancouver brand and carried by independent shops across Canada; expect to pay about $184.99 CAD (often on promo). Buy here

9. ESLA T2 Kicksled (kids 3–6) — A winter show-stopper imported by small Canadian businesses; typically $359 CAD (some shops list $379 CAD). Buy here

10. Pelican “Ram-X Runner Kit - Trek Sport 82” Kids’ Sled — Canadian brand; durable, simple, and zoom-worthy. Pelican’s site lists recreational sleds around $69.99 CAD. Buy here

11. Spikeball Rookie Kit (Canada) — Larger ball and net for younger players; direct price $70 CAD. Buy here

12. Strider 12 Sport (Canada) — The balance-bike classic for ages 18 months–5 years; $179.99 CAD direct from Strider Canada (also at MEC and specialty stores). Buy here

13. Coco Village Wooden Balance Board — Montessori-style wobble board from a Canadian brand; recent sale prices $49.99 CAD depending on style/vendor. Buy here

14. 5' Wooden Toboggan (Ontario-made) — Bring on the big hill! Canadian Outdoor Equipment lists Canadian-made toboggans from steam bent Ontario FSC certified ash at $174.95 CAD. Buy here

Love squirrels as much as we do?
Add a flying squirrel stocking stuffer: the Douglas “Jumper” Flying Squirrel is adorable at $19.95 from Urban Nature Store (Canada’s Birding Store). Buy here

Why we love this list
Every pick is about doing, not sitting. These are small-brand, Canada-available items you’ll actually see in action—inside the house, in the driveway, or on a snowy Whitby hill—plus a few Flying Squirrel staples to turn any weekend into a mini adventure.

Happy holidays!

Pricing and availability can change—check each link before purchasing.