Indigo — Kid-friendly Shops in Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
Indigo is a charming bookstore and gift shop that offers a delightful browsing experience for families looking for their next read or a unique present.
What to expect
This cozy shop provides a wide selection of books and gifts, making it a pleasant indoor destination for parents and children alike. While not exclusively a children's store, its atmosphere and offerings can appeal to various ages, providing a quiet escape for browsing and discovery.
Best for
Perfect for a relaxed outing on a rainy day, where parents can find engaging books and gifts for their children.
What parents say
Sheena Yap Chan
2025-5-14
Came here to do a book signing and love the store. Very spacious and the staff was super nice as well
TheRealJoke
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LITERALLY THE GREATEST HUMAN TO EVER WORK AT INDIGO ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I need everyone to stop what they’re doing and listen: Dean at Indigo is not just an employee — he is a full-blown, real-life, customer-service ANGEL sent down from retail heaven. I walked into Indigo expecting to maybe find a book. I walked out questioning if I had just encountered the main character of the entire universe. Dean didn’t just help me find what I needed — he guided me with the wisdom of a thousand librarians and the kindness of a golden retriever raised by therapists. His smile? Blinding. Solar. Potentially capable of powering a small city. His customer service? Some say Indigo invented customer service. I say Dean perfected it. When I asked him where a book was, he didn’t point — he embarked on a heroic quest across the store, weaving through aisles like an Olympic athlete, returning triumphantly with the book raised above his head like Simba in The Lion King. At one point I swear I heard a choir. Dean doesn’t walk. He glides. Probably because the universe moves out of his way. He answered all my questions with such enthusiasm that I left the store fully prepared to write a thesis, start a book club, AND maybe run for office. I didn’t even buy that much, but somehow I feel spiritually enriched. If Indigo ever loses Dean, the economy will collapse. Keep him safe. Wrap him in bubble wrap. Give him a throne. 10/10. 100/10. Infinity/10. Dean is the Beyoncé of bookstore employees.
Wendy Uzz
2025-3-19
This is a great combination of experience and brand store. We always have a great time here. Plenty of books to browse through but an equal amount of Indigo lifestyle products. The kids section is always a Win! Recommended.
James Kelso
I frequent this Indigo, but a recent visit stood out. I was searching for a specific volume of books as a last-minute birthday present for my daughter. Despite showing as available online, this volume could not be found on the shelves. I enlisted the aid of an already busy employee--Andrew--who paused what he was doing in order to search for this item. Andrew disappeared for at least five minutes, scouring the storeroom and other parts of the store. He emerged with the volume in hand. When I thanked Andrew for his efforts, he humbly gave credit to an unseen employee named Jasmine who had helped him in the search. I am grateful for Andrew and Jasmine's efforts, which allowed me to give my daughter the gift she wanted. I've seen Andrew at the store on two subsequent visits and he is invariably friendly, polished and efficient. This is why I choose to buy at Indigo: courteous, approachable staff that genuinely cares.
Vaesna Chang
2025-11-10
This Indigo book store is very well organized and clean. Starbucks is right next to it which is nice if you want to read and have coffee.
