Drawer menu
We're a Canadian e-Commerce brand & creative wellness hub for the modern, everyday creator. We curate compact, professional quality urban creative gears designed to fit into your busy lifestyle. Alongside our art kits, we offer bite-sized online games that invite a quick mental reset and a gentle return to the analog world. At Cantoo City, we believe wellness starts by making a tiny space to create.
We emerged during a global shift, a time when art evolved from a hobby into a pathway to wellness. In a time the world paused, we saw a collective need to slow down, recharge, and reclaim mental clarity. Yet, we recognized that bulky, complex, and expensive supplies often created barriers to starting. Cantoo City was created to remove those barriers, making art an accessible, joyful, and restorative part of everyday life.
We design essential, compact tools and studio accessories tailored for those on the move. Whether you are a student, educator, hobbyist, or an everyday dreamer, our gear is built to move with you, easy to carry and always ready when inspiration strikes.
In 2025, we launched Doodle Square to spark creativity in the spaces where life take places. This hybrid experience lives through our online community on Pinterest, Instagram and our website, and breathes through physical pop-ups in cafés, co-working hubs, conferences and wellness venues. With bite-sized creative games designed to fit into a busy schedule, it’s a reminder that art doesn’t need to be complicated to be profound, it just needs to be accessible, fun, and shared.
"Creativity should be effortless and enjoyable. Art isn’t just about the final piece; it’s about finding connection, expressing yourself, and protecting your peace of mind through the process." — Sherry Gu, Founder & CEO
Most art brands are built for professional artists. We are built for everyday wellness. At Cantoo City®, we serve the dreamers who have always wanted to create but never felt it was "meant" for them. We believe picking up a pen, a sketchbook, or a marker is more than a creative act; it is a wellness habit. Just like meditation or movement, it is a practice that slows the mind, reconnects you to your intuition, and protects the essential parts of ourselves that a busy life can quietly erode.
When you make space to slow down, you are not just making art, you are making room for growth.
Bringing creativity and wellness into everyday living
Inspire Creative Minds – Encouraging everyone to dream big and explore their creativity through art.
Build Strong Communities – Bringing people together through shared creative experiences.
Support Personal Growth – Encouraging creative practice to nurture confidence, mindfulness, and lasting well being.
We don’t just make tools. We design them to unlock inspiration, support growth, and create meaningful connection.
Quality & Safety – Crafted with safe, durable, and classic materials to inspire creativity.
Sustainability – Compact, eco-friendly products designed for minimal environmental impact.
Affordability – Accessible, cost-effective art supplies without compromising quality.
Join Our Team
We're looking for freelance Video Editors, Programmatic Specialists, Social Media Specialists, and Content Creators to collaborate on seasonal projects and campaign launches. Passionate about your craft? Send your resume and cover letter to career@cantoocity.com
Referrals & Affiliations
Love art and creativity? Join our affiliate program and earn rewards while helping make art more accessible to everyone.
Business Inquiries
For business-related questions, reach out to us at info@cantoocity.com.
Collaborations
Have an idea or project in mind? Book a meeting with us here.
Here are some incredible works from our followers and collaborators, showcasing the creativity and passion that bring our community to life. You could be next—share your creativity with us!
