Made in Canada
Thorpe Toys
In short
Yes, Thorpe Toys makes its products in Canada, in Waterloo, ON. It makes wooden vehicles, trains, pull toys, games and kids' furniture. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1975.
Thorpe Toys is a family workshop in Waterloo that has been making wooden toys since 1975. The trucks, boats, planes, train sets and pull toys follow the shapes of old fashioned wooden toys, and many pieces are left unfinished so the natural wood shows. Every design is their own and is cut and sanded by hand in Ontario.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Thorpe Toys
- Parent company
- Thorpe Toys
- Products
- Wooden vehicles, trains, pull toys, games and kids' furniture
- Made in
- Waterloo, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online with shipping across Canada, local pickup and holiday markets
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1975
- Website
- thorpetoys.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Many toys are sold unfinished, with no paint or coating, so little ones chew on plain wood.
Buying Kids & Baby made in Canada: what to check
- 01Follow the age grading on toys, especially for children under three.
- 02For car seats, look for Transport Canada's National Safety Mark label on the seat.
- 03Ask makers of wooden toys what paint or finish they use.
- 04Check the Government of Canada recalls site and register products when you can.
Thorpe Toys: questions people ask
Where are Thorpe Toys products made?
Thorpe Toys makes its products in Waterloo, ON, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Thorpe Toys make?
Wooden vehicles, trains, pull toys, games and kids' furniture. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Thorpe Toys a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Thorpe Toys is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Thorpe Toys?
Online with shipping across Canada, local pickup and holiday markets. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Thorpe Toys founded?
Thorpe Toys was founded in 1975.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Thorpe Toys?
Yes. Browse Kids & Baby for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
