The holidays are about home, and for us, home means Ottawa. That’s why Paul Rushforth Real Estate is proud to support CTV and Move 100’s Toy Mountain 2026.
If you’ve been looking for a simple way to make a difference this season, this is it. A single new toy can be the gift a local child opens on Christmas morning.
What Is Toy Mountain?
Toy Mountain is CTV Ottawa and Move 100’s annual holiday toy drive, run in partnership with The Salvation Army. Every year, it provides toys to more than 16,000 children across the community.
This year’s goal is simple: no child in Ottawa without a gift to open on Christmas morning. Toys go to kids aged 0 to 12, and families who need help can call 2-1-1 to be connected with a Community Resource Centre or a registration partner.
Why We’re Involved
We help Ottawa families find their homes all year long. The neighbourhoods we work in are the same ones these kids are growing up in, so giving back here just makes sense.
Toy Mountain is one part of a busy holiday season for our team. We’re also decorating a tree for Trees of Hope at the Château Laurier this November and December, and we volunteer at the food bank every month. When Ottawa shows up for its own, we want to be there too.
How You Can Help
There are a few easy ways to get involved:
- Drop off a toy at our office. Information TBD.
- Donate online. Financial donations help The Salvation Army buy toys in bulk and stretch every dollar further. Make a donation here.
- Rally your workplace. CTV’s At Work Santa program makes it easy for offices to collect toys as a group. Register on the Toy Mountain page to get your poster.
- Volunteer. Help sort toys at the Toy Mountain warehouse by emailing OttawaBooth.ToyMountain@salvationarmy.ca.
You can find the full list of drop-off locations across the city on the Toy Mountain page.
Not Sure What to Give?
Toy Mountain is usually shortest on gifts for two age groups: babies and toddlers aged 1 to 2, and kids aged 8 to 12. If you can, shop for one of those groups.
This year’s top toy suggestions include:
- Lego, puzzles and board games
- Craft kits, DIY bracelet kits and science and discovery kits
- Books and musical instruments
- Sports equipment and remote control cars
- Favourites like Bluey, Paw Patrol, Pokémon, Barbie, Hot Wheels and Squishmallows
Just remember: toys must be new and unwrapped.
Drop Off Early
Toy Mountain collects donations until Friday, December 18. The earlier you give, the more time volunteers have to sort and deliver toys before Christmas.
So next time you’re out shopping, grab one extra toy and stop by our office. We’d love to see you, and a local child will have one more reason to smile this year.
Thank you for helping us build Toy Mountain higher than ever, Ottawa.