Canadian-made wool tuque (pom-pom toque)

Cheap, useful, packable and unmistakably Canadian — the wearable souvenir that isn't a joke gift

Price: 38 CAD (Roots cabin tuques C$30-44; Toronto-knit Tuck Shop 'City of Neighbourhoods' tuques ~C$48)

Where to buy: Roots stores nationwide; Tuck Shop Trading Co. for Toronto-made; pair with a Roots Park Plaid flannel shirt (~C$98) for the full 'cabin' kit

Price checked 2026-07-03

• It's 'tuque' (or toque) — wearing one is a national credential, and Canadians will approve
• Check labels: plenty of tourist-shop tuques are imported acrylic; Roots and Tuck Shop knit wool versions locally
• Flannel + tuque + sweatpants = the complete self-aware Canadian starter pack