05/05/2025
CANADIAN MADE
Doll Display at Terrace Bay Library
Canada has a rich history of doll manufacturing, with several notable companies contributing to the industry.
Reliable Toy Company Ltd.: Based in Toronto, this company was one of Canada's largest doll manufacturers from the 1930s to the 1980s. They produced a variety of dolls, including composition, hard plastic, and vinyl dolls.
Regal Doll Co. was a Canadian toy company known for producing dolls, including vintage collectible dolls from the mid-to-late 20th century. They made a variety of dolls, including baby dolls, fashion dolls, and Indigenous-themed dolls. Some of their dolls, like the Kimmie Inuit Doll, are still sought after by collectors.
Battat Company: Founded in 1897, this company made dolls and toys in Montreal and later expanded to Hong Kong.
Dee & Cee Toy Company: Operating from 1938 to 1962, this company was known for its dolls and was later acquired by Mattel.
Dominion Toy Manufacturing Co.: Active from 1911 to 1932, they produced composition dolls and were later acquired by Reliable Toy Company.
These companies reflect the diversity and creativity of Canadian doll-making.
