Finding a gift for a traveller sounds easy until you're standing in a store holding a generic luggage tag wondering if this is really the best you can do. It isn't. This guide cuts through the noise with specific, thoughtful ideas for the travel lovers on your list — organized by who they are, not just what they like.
For the Frequent Flyer Who Knows Their Airport Code
Some people don't just travel — they identify with the airports they pass through. YYZ is home base. YVR is where they feel most alive. For this person, a gift that speaks their language lands differently than anything off a generic shelf.
Our Jet Age Baggage Tag Throw Pillows are designed around specific Canadian city airport codes — Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), and dozens more. Each one is made to order and printed with a vintage baggage tag aesthetic that nods to the golden era of air travel. Pair one with a matching airport code mug for a gift set that actually means something.
For the Homesick Expat or Long-Distance Mover
Nothing says "I see you" to someone living far from home like a piece of merch that references where they're from. Whether they left Toronto for London or grew up in Winnipeg and now call Vancouver home, a city-specific gift is a quiet acknowledgment of where they came from.
Browse by city to find the right fit: Toronto (YYZ), Winnipeg (YWG), Ottawa (YOW), Halifax (YHZ), Edmonton (YEG), and Vancouver (YVR) are among the most popular. Every collection includes pillows, mugs, hats, and more — all made to order.
For the Hat Person Who Travels
Not everyone wants home décor. For the traveller who lives in hats, our airport code headwear is a practical gift that actually gets worn. Choose from dad hats, camper hats, and beanies — all featuring Canadian city airport codes.
For the Collector Building a Travel Wall
Some travellers document their journeys with stamps, pins, or photos. Others are building something more intentional — a curated corner of their home that tells the story of where they've been. A throw pillow from every city they've lived in or loved is a surprisingly compelling way to do that.
We carry Canadian cities across our pillow collection, with U.S. and international options also available — browse the site to find your city.
A Note on Made-to-Order
Everything at YHM Designs is made to order. That means no warehouse of unsold inventory, less waste, and a product that's produced specifically for the person receiving it. It also means lead times matter — order early to ensure Christmas delivery. Check the product pages for current production timelines.
Find the Right City
Looking for a Canadian city? Start with our Canadian pillow collection or Canadian mug collection. Shopping for a U.S. or international destination? Browse the site to explore the full range of cities and product types available.
