Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios.
Canadian industry
459420 Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers
Détaillants de cadeaux, d'articles de fantaisie et de souvenirs
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 45942 - Gift, novelty and souvenir 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 stationery (See 459410 Office supplies and stationery retailers (US))
Examples
- carvings and artcraft, retail
- gift shops, retail
- gifts, novelties and souvenirs, retail
- greeting card shops, retail
- handicraft (e.g., ceramics, macramé), retail
- joke shops
- novelty merchandise, retail
- balloon shops, retail
- carvings and artcraft, retail
- curio shops, retail
- decorations, seasonal and holiday, retail
- découpage, handicraft, retail
- duty free shops, gifts
- gift shops, retail
- gift wrap supplies, retail
- gifts, novelties and souvenirs, retail
- giftware, retail
- greeting card shops, retail
- handicraft (e.g., ceramics, macramé), retail
- handicrafted goods (novelties, souvenirs), retail
- Inuit carvings, retail
- joke shops
- metalwork, handicraft, retail
- novelty merchandise, mail order, retail
- novelty merchandise, retail
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
carvings and artcraft, retailgift shops, retailgifts, novelties and souvenirs, retailgreeting card shops, retailhandicraft (e.g., ceramics, macramé), 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 459420
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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459420
Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 459420 Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
459420
carvings and artcraft, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as carvings and artcraft, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459420 Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers to a business file.
03
459420
gift shops, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as gift shops, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459420 Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers to a business file.
04
459420
gifts, novelties and souvenirs, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as gifts, novelties and souvenirs, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459420 Gift, novelty and souvenir 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
- 459420Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers
Commonly confused with
459410 — Office supplies and stationery retailers
retailing stationery (See 459410 Office supplies and stationery retailers (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference459420 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers
Source row
459420Gift, novelty and souvenir 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 459420 cover?
Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios.
Which level of the hierarchy is 459420?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 459420?
It rolls up to 45942 Gift, novelty and souvenir retailers.
Should I stop at 459420 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 459420?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 459420?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 459420 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 25 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 459420?
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: Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir 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.