Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies.
Canadian industry
459120 Hobby, toy and game retailers
Détaillants d'articles de passe-temps, de jouets et de jeux
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Hobby, toy and game retailers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 45912 - Hobby, toy and game retailers |
| International correspondence | G4799* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- retailing artists' supplies or collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs and cards (See 459999 All other miscellaneous retailers (except beer and wine-making supplies retailers) (CAN))
- retailing software, including game software (See 449212 Computer and software retailers (CAN))
Examples
- ceramics supplies, retail
- craft kits and supplies, retail
- hobby kits, model, retail
- scrapbooking supplies, retail
- toys and games, retail
- board games (amusement), retail
- ceramic greenware and supplies, retail
- ceramics studio (except artist's own account)
- ceramics supplies, retail
- clay modelling supplies, retail
- craft kits and supplies, retail
- craft retailers
- electronic toys, retail
- hobby kits, model, retail
- hobby shops, retail
- hobby supplies retail
- kite (toy), retail
- lapidary supplies, retail
- macramé supplies, retail
- paint-by-number sets, retail
- playing cards, retail
- pottery (unfinished pottery to be painted by customer on premises), retail
- puzzles (game), retail
- rug hooking supplies, retail
- scrapbooking supplies, retail
- toy vehicles, children's, retail
- toys and games, retail
- video games (plug and play), retail
- virtual reality game equipment, household, retail
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
ceramics supplies, retailcraft kits and supplies, retailhobby kits, model, retailscrapbooking supplies, retailtoys and games, retail
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: G4799*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 459120
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
459120
Hobby, toy and game retailers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 459120 Hobby, toy and game retailers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
459120
ceramics supplies, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as ceramics supplies, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459120 Hobby, toy and game retailers to a business file.
03
459120
craft kits and supplies, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as craft kits and supplies, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459120 Hobby, toy and game retailers to a business file.
04
459120
hobby kits, model, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as hobby kits, model, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459120 Hobby, toy and game retailers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 459120Hobby, toy and game retailers
Commonly confused with
459999 — All other miscellaneous retailers (except beer and wine-making supplies retailers)
retailing artists' supplies or collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs and cards (See...
449212 — Computer and software retailers
retailing software, including game software (See 449212 Computer and software retailers (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference459120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers
Source row
459120Hobby, toy and game retailers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 459120 cover?
Hobby, toy and game retailers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies.
Which level of the hierarchy is 459120?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 459120?
It rolls up to 45912 Hobby, toy and game retailers.
Should I stop at 459120 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 459120?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 459120?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 459120 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 29 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Trade brokers, Consumer sales, E-commerce sellers, Retail storefronts.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 459120?
Yes. The page shows G4799* Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.