Wooden Toys

Wooden Toys

Wooden toys are our whole heart. They're where we lose hours, the ones we get genuinely giddy about unboxing, and the toys we believe your kids will love long after the plastic ones are forgotten — built to be played with hard and handed down.

What we love most is how open-ended they are. A wooden rainbow becomes a bridge, a boat, and a castle all before lunch; a set of blocks becomes a whole little city. There's no single right way to play, which is exactly why children come back to these toys again and again as their imaginations grow.

What are the benefits of wooden toys?
Wooden toys are durable, beautifully tactile, and wonderfully open-ended. They hold up to years of real play, encourage creativity and problem-solving, and are often made from natural, sustainable materials — the kind of toys made to be handed down.

What are the best wooden toys for kids?
Open-ended favourites like wooden rainbows, building blocks, play kitchens, wooden figures, and pretend play sets let children lead the play and invent something new every time.

What wooden toy brands do you carry?
Beloved makers from around the world, including Grimm's, Le Toy Van, Ostheimer, Grapat, Fagus, and Bumbu, plus toys handcrafted right here in Canada — each chosen for quality and craftsmanship.

Are wooden toys good for babies and toddlers?
Wonderfully so. From chunky first blocks and grasping toys for little hands to building sets that grow with your child, there's a wooden toy for every age and stage.

Are wooden toys worth it?
We think so. A well-made wooden toy holds up to years of daily play, works for more than one child, and is often handed down — so a single piece can be loved far longer than its plastic counterparts, making it lovely value over time.

Where can I buy wooden toys in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We're a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.

Have a wander through — these are the toys we'd choose for our own kids, and the ones we hope yours hold onto for years.

Wooden toys are our whole heart. They're where we lose hours, the ones we get genuinely giddy about unboxing, and the toys we believe your kids will love long after the plastic ones are forgotten — built to be played with hard and handed down.

What we love most is how open-ended they are. A wooden rainbow becomes a bridge, a boat, and a castle all before lunch; a set of blocks becomes a whole little city. There's no single right way to play, which is exactly why children come back to these toys again and again as their imaginations grow.

What are the benefits of wooden toys?
Wooden toys are durable, beautifully tactile, and wonderfully open-ended. They hold up to years of real play, encourage creativity and problem-solving, and are often made from natural, sustainable materials — the kind of toys made to be handed down.

What are the best wooden toys for kids?
Open-ended favourites like wooden rainbows, building blocks, play kitchens, wooden figures, and pretend play sets let children lead the play and invent something new every time.

What wooden toy brands do you carry?
Beloved makers from around the world, including Grimm's, Le Toy Van, Ostheimer, Grapat, Fagus, and Bumbu, plus toys handcrafted right here in Canada — each chosen for quality and craftsmanship.

Are wooden toys good for babies and toddlers?
Wonderfully so. From chunky first blocks and grasping toys for little hands to building sets that grow with your child, there's a wooden toy for every age and stage.

Are wooden toys worth it?
We think so. A well-made wooden toy holds up to years of daily play, works for more than one child, and is often handed down — so a single piece can be loved far longer than its plastic counterparts, making it lovely value over time.

Where can I buy wooden toys in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We're a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.

Have a wander through — these are the toys we'd choose for our own kids, and the ones we hope yours hold onto for years.

The Playful Peacock Difference

  • About the Playful Peacock

    The Playful Peacock was created in 2021 to curate creative, open-ended play for curious children. The Playful Peacock is privileged to operate in Tkaronto/Toronto. 

  • Quality Toys Designed to Last 

    We are steadfast in our selection of toy makers that we work with.

     Our offerings are from Canadian, female-owned, BIPOC and/or family-owned brands that are firmly rooted in environmental practices with strong ethical standards. We adamantly align ourselves with makers we are proud of and who are equally dedicated to sustainability, transparency and ethical labour, including paying living and fair wages. The majority of the toys these brands make are handmade, natural wooden toys that forge limitless play for kids to enjoy for years.

  • The Handmade Difference

    The Playful Peacock’s toys are built with quality and care to last for generations. All of the toys are safe and made with individualized love and attention using a high-caliber of materials and finishes that do not include any harmful additives. Our toys will quickly become an heirloom through their high-quality and endless enjoyment. 

  • Materials Matter

    Plastic toys are typically mass-produced and easily breakable. These toys can contribute to sweatshops, unfair labour conditions and pollution in general.

    While wooden toys are a step in the right direction, not all wooden toys are made the same. There are many wooden dupes to be aware of cheap, mass-produced wooden toys that are just as harmful as plastic! For example, softwood and plywood can chip and splinter easily, while non-handcrafted wooden toys often are filled with harmful toxic paints, finishes, and sealants. 

    Consciously opting for ethical, handcrafted wooden toys (renewable wood is even better) is safer for your child, is way more dependable and a kinder contributor to our already fragile planet. 

    The manufacturing process our makers use considers Mother Earth first through strict FSC Certifications, non-toxic paint, and planet-friendly materials across every single product. After placing an order, you will receive your newly beloved toy in 99% plastic-free, biodegradable, recyclable and compostable packaging, down to the stickers and tape.

  • The Right Toy At The Right Time 

    Children are naturally drawn to play toys that they can master and that is right for their particular stage of development.

    With a wide range of toys available for kids ages 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 and 3+,  you can ensure the toy is safe, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate, too. The majority of our toys focus on fun and subtle learning, and open-ended play, while being Montessori approved.

  • Ethical Toys Making A Difference 

    We are a purpose-first brand and a business second.

    With a deep awareness that the toy industry must do better, we are committed to our part through advocacy for a range of social justice causes, environmental advancement and stringent criteria for makers. We are changemakers and give back through every purchase by donating meals to children in need across 26 Indigenous communities within Canada.