What to know
- The retailer opened its first Canadian store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre on June 26, with four more GTA locations set to open later this year.
- Shoppers can browse everything from stationery and home décor to kitchen gadgets, toys and seasonal items, with many products priced under $10.
- Early visitors have compared the shopping experience to a “cuter version of IKEA,” praising the unique layout, low prices and wide selection of fun finds.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has officially landed in Canada, and Toronto shoppers are already lining up to check out what the hype is about.
The Danish retailer opened its first Canadian location at CF Toronto Eaton Centre on June 26, marking the start of a GTA expansion. More stores are expected to open in Vaughan Mills, Scarborough Town Centre, Square One and CF Markville later this year.
Known across Europe for its colourful, design-forward products at affordable prices, the retailer sells everything from stationery and home decor to kitchen gadgets, toys, craft supplies, party goods and seasonal finds.
More than 80 per cent of its products are priced under $10, making it a stop for shoppers looking for budget-friendly and fun purchases.
Unlike a traditional retail store, Flying Tiger guides customers through a winding path that takes them past every aisle before reaching the checkout, a layout that shoppers have compared to IKEA, but on a smaller scale.
Flying Tiger also introduces around 300 new products every month, so customers can keep coming back to check out the new items.
Online reactions
One of the first shoppers to visit the new Eaton Centre location described the store as a “cuter version of IKEA,” pointing to its maze-like layout that encourages shoppers to browse more before checking out.
In her video, she highlights the store’s affordable prices, colourful decor, toys and gift ideas, saying there was “something for everybody.”
She also notes that prices were lower than she expected and says she’ll be returning once the crowds die down.
@chloe.chiangg flying tiger is in toronto! located in the eaton centre 🙂 @Flying Tiger Copenhagen Canada #flyingtiger #thingstodotoronto #eatoncentre ♬ original sound – chloe | toronto
Another Toronto creator gives viewers a walkthrough of the new store, showcasing everything from stationery and art supplies to travel accessories, glassware and summer essentials.
She points out that prices range from about $1 to $30, and her biggest takeaway?
“There is a bunch of really cute stuff,” especially for anyone who loves colourful items and stationery.
@erin22xoxo Flying tiger is officially in Toronto so here’s everything you need to know 🫡 The prices for everything weren’t bad tbh!! And I love all the cute little Knick knacks you could get! Will you be checking it out? #flyingtigercopenhagen #flyingtiger #torontolife #torontoshopping #thingstodointoronto @Flying Tiger Copenhagen Canada ♬ Sweat and Hustle – The Brazilians of Bossa Nova
Another user calls Flying Tiger one of her new favourite stores at the Eaton Centre, praising the Danish retailer’s whimsical kitchen gadgets, trendy room items, games and extensive stationery selection.
She says the affordable prices are one of the brand’s biggest draws and warns that shoppers should be prepared because “you won’t leave empty-handed.”
@bloomwithberry Flying Tiger Copenhagen is officially opened in Toronto ‼️ @Flying Tiger Copenhagen Canada #flyingtiger #torontoshopping #flyingtigercopenhagen #eatoncentre #thingstodointoronto ♬ Lavender Sky, Silent City – Somewhere Else
With long lines on opening weekend and social media already filled with shopping hauls and first impressions, Flying Tiger’s Canadian debut is off to a busy and positive start.
With more GTA locations opening soon, more shoppers will get to see what the excitement is all about.
