Off the Beaten Path in Quebec City: The Saint-Roch District

If you’re taking the kids to Québec City for a family vacation, don’t skip this massive toy store fronted by a charming statue of a banjo-playing frog. Children’s eyes will pop out of their heads the minute they step through child-sized doors guarded by toy soldiers into a magical wonderland. The mind-blowing collection of goodies fills room after room and ranges from stuffed animals in every size imaginable to board games, trucks, model trains, cars, electronics, puzzles and dolls … and that’s just for starters. There are also play areas for making jewelry and painting ceramic figures, and, of course, a candy department.