Walmart Canada unveils its 2026 Top Toys, spotlighting the toys set to top wishlists

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Walmart Canada

Oct 14, 2026, 05:00 ET

From hands-on play to building sets, collectibles and interactive favourites, this year's selection brings together toys for every kind of play

  • All of Walmart Canada's Top Toys will be on Rollback during holiday season.
  • On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1, Walmart Canada will donate $11 to Canada's Children's Hospital Foundation through Children's Miracle Network for every qualifying toy sold.
  • Walmart Canada introduces a 10-part toy demo series on Instagram to help families see featured toys in action and discover how they work.

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- Walmart Canada is bringing the festive spirit to Canadians, with its highly-anticipated Top Toys list for 2026, highlighting a range of toys that are expected to be popular with kids this holiday season. From building sets and imaginative play to collectibles and interactive favourites, the list features something for a variety of ages and interests. As Canada's Number 1 Toy Shop2, Walmart continues to have the gifts Canadians are searching for, in-store and online, including exclusive finds available only at Walmart Canada.

To help Canadians get into the festive spirit while stretching their holiday shopping budgets further, all of Walmart Canada's Top Toys are priced to deliver fun and value, with many retailing under $50. Walmart Canada is also introducing Lil' Roy, the holiday pup set to guide families in finding the perfect gift this holiday season. In addition, Walmart is launching its first-ever 10-part toy demo series, exclusively on Instagram, to showcase a selection of Top Toys in action. Each episode will bring a different toy to life, highlighting what makes it unique and revealing why this year's most sought-after toys are so popular.

This year's lineup of must-haves, include Mattel Brick Shop™ Hot Wheels® '94 Toyota Supra MKIV, KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X "Golden" dolls, LEGO ® Creator 3-in-1 Cute Animals, Monster Jam 1:15 Chomping Megalodon RC, and the Toy Story 5 Flying RC Hi-Tech Edition Buzz Lightyear Action Figure.  With a variety of exclusives alongside household brands like LEGO®, Mattel and VTech, this year's Top Toys list brings something for everyone!

"Every holiday season, we see how quickly kids' interests evolve, and this year's Top Toys reflects just how much there is for them to discover and enjoy," said Daniela Foley, Senior Director, Merchandising, Walmart Canada. "From creative play and building to interactive favourites and some of the biggest characters kids know and love, this year's list has something for every kid. We're excited to offer Canadian families a mix of fun, fresh finds and great value, including toys you'll only find at Walmart, to help make holiday gifting a little easier."

Top Toys available 'Only at Walmart'

2026 Top Toys for Kids Ages 2-4 

2026 Top Toys for Kids Ages 5-7

2026 Top Toys for Kids Ages 8+

Seamless Holiday Shopping  
Whether shopping in-store or at Walmart.ca, customers can make holiday shopping easier with Express Delivery3, available in select locations with eligible items delivered in as fast as one hour. Walmart+ members can also get unlimited, free same-day delivery from store4, and free shipping with no order minimum5. Shoppers can also easily find gift inspiration through Walmart's digital Toy Digest.

Giving Back with Spark a Miracle 

On Giving Tuesday (December 1, 2026), Walmart Canada will donate $1 from every toy sold in stores and online to Children's Miracle Network, up to $200,000. Customers can also contribute by donating at checkout in-store or online. Together, Canadians can make the season brighter for families. 

  1. Up to a maximum donation of $200,000, sold on December 1, 2026.
  2. Source: Circana, LLC, Consumer Tracking Service, Canada, Toys, Excluding: Used Retailers, and Video Games, Dollar and Unit Share, 3 Months Ending [June-Aug, 2026] and 12 Months Ending [Aug, 2026].
  3. Fees and restrictions apply. Subject to availability. See Walmart.ca for details.
  4. An order must be placed by 4pm to receive same-day delivery, We offer free scheduled delivery over $35 (before taxes & fees) excluding select locations in Canada. Subject to availability. Free Same Day Delivery benefit excludes Express Delivery orders. Members save up to $8.97 on total fees for Express Delivery. Restrictions apply. See Walmart.ca for details.
  5. No shipping fee or order minimum fee will be applied to standard shipping orders for items sold and shipped by Walmart and for select items sold by participating Marketplace Sellers that are fulfilled and shipped by Walmart. Excludes remote areas in Canada, items over 150lbs, and scheduled delivery. Handling fees may apply. Eligible items are identified with unique badge. See product page on Walmart.ca for details.

About Walmart Canada    

Walmart Canada is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer of more than 400 stores nationwide serving 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, Walmart.ca is visited by more than 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada's extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $850 million to Canadian charities. Additional information can be found at walmartcanada.ca and on Walmart Canada's social media pages – Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.   

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