By the Amazon Picks Desk, Canada News Media. Updated Nov. 10, 2026. We research products from real Amazon.ca listings, specifications, owner reviews and expert reviews; we have not tested them ourselves.
The best kids luggage in Canada for most families is the Goplus 2-piece set, a 16-inch hardshell suitcase with a 12-inch backpack, at $67.99 on Amazon.ca with 4.7 stars from 1,563 ratings on Nov. 10, 2026. Toddlers do better with the $55.00 Skip Hop soft case, and children aged 4 to 12 with Vaschy’s 18-inch case at $69.99.
Key facts. The five picks cost $55.00 to $104.94 on Amazon.ca on Nov. 10, 2026. All five are rated 4.3 stars or higher, from 176 to 1,563 ratings. Amazon.ca sold three of them and the brand’s own store sold two on the day we checked. Air Canada allows one standard carry-on of up to 23 x 40 x 55 cm and one personal item of up to 33 x 43 x 16 cm, wheels and handles included, according to its carry-on baggage page. Black Friday is Nov. 27, 2026, and none of these prices is a promised sale price.
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Updated Nov. 10, 2026. Prices and ratings checked on Amazon.ca on Nov. 10, 2026 and may change.
Kids luggage compared
| Pick | Price (CA$) | Size and weight per listing | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goplus 2-piece set | $67.99 | 16-inch hardshell case plus 12-inch backpack | 4.7 (1,563) | Most families |
| Skip Hop Spark Style | $55.00 | 30.5 x 17.8 x 48.3 cm, soft fabric, ages 3+ | 4.7 (923) | Toddlers and preschoolers |
| HONEY JOY 2-piece set | $65.99 | 16-inch case plus 12-inch backpack, ages 3+ | 4.7 (1,135) | Budget set with a backpack |
| Vaschy 18-inch rolling luggage | $69.99 | 35 x 17 x 52 cm, 1.3 kg, 27 L | 4.3 (717) | Ages 4 to 12 |
| American Tourister Disney Frozen | $104.94 | 34.3 x 23.0 x 52.6 cm, 2.52 kg | 4.8 (176) | Licensed character fans |
Sizes come from each Amazon.ca listing. The Goplus and HONEY JOY listings name the suitcase and backpack sizes in inches but give no reliable suitcase measurements in centimetres, so measure those two before relying on them for a tight space.
Our picks
No. 1, best overall: Goplus 2-piece kids luggage set, $67.99. This is the set to start with for most children aged 3 and up. The listing describes a 16-inch hardshell suitcase on four spinner wheels with a 12-inch backpack, and says the materials are non-toxic and the set is ASTM certified, which is the seller’s claim and not something we checked. The suitcase has inside cross straps and a zippered pocket, and the backpack has two compartments. On Nov. 10 the listing showed $67.99 against a list price of $75.98, was sold by GoplusCA, the Goplus brand store, and had 4.7 stars from 1,563 ratings. Amazon’s review summary says buyers find it sturdy, the right size for a child’s belongings and good value, and lists no common complaint, though that summary is generated from reviews we did not read one by one. The weak point is that a hardshell set from a brand store has less return history behind it than an Amazon.ca-sold case, so confirm the return window before the trip. The listing put it at Jan. 31, 2027.
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No. 2, best for toddlers and preschoolers: Skip Hop Spark Style kids rolling luggage, $55.00. The listing says it is for ages 3 and up and measures 30.5 x 17.8 x 48.3 cm. It is soft poly-canvas fabric with a retractable handle, a front zip pocket and a mesh bottle pocket, and it was shipped and sold by Amazon.ca on Nov. 10 with 4.7 stars from 923 ratings. The price shown is for the Rocket design. Canadian buyers on the listing, mostly in older reviews, said a three-year-old could pull it and that it held more than they expected. Amazon’s summary adds that opinions on durability are mixed. Skip it if you want hard sides or a matching backpack, because this is a single soft case.
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No. 3, best budget set with a backpack: HONEY JOY 2-piece kids luggage, $65.99. The Pink Horse design was $65.99 on Nov. 10, and the other designs on the listing showed prices up to $77.99. It pairs a 12-inch backpack with a 16-inch toddler suitcase for children over three, and it was shipped and sold by Amazon.ca with 4.7 stars from 1,135 ratings. Amazon’s summary says buyers like the look, call it sturdy, and say the backpack is big enough for a week of clothes. The weak point is the listing itself, which shows several size figures that do not match each other, so measure before you count on it for a tight under-seat space.
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No. 4, best for ages 4 to 12: Vaschy 18-inch kids rolling luggage, $69.99. The listing gives 35 x 17 x 52 cm, 1.3 kg and 27 litres, and says the case is foldable and water resistant, with a name tag and side pockets. The dinosaur design was $69.99 and other designs showed $78.99. It ships from Amazon and is sold by VaschyDirect, a seller using the Vaschy brand name, with 4.3 stars from 717 ratings, and it ranked No. 3 in Kids’ Luggage on Amazon.ca on Nov. 10. Amazon’s summary says buyers like the look and the room for a week of clothes, but report problems with zippers, and opinions on sturdiness are mixed. Skip it if you want a hard shell.
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No. 5, best licensed character case: American Tourister Disney Frozen kids spinner carry-on, $104.94. The listing shows 34.3 x 23.0 x 52.6 cm and 2.52 kg, with four multi-directional spinner wheels, a multi-stage pull handle and a divider panel with cross-straps. It cost $104.94 against a list price of $114.95, was shipped and sold by Amazon.ca and had 4.8 stars from 176 ratings, the highest rating of the five but the smallest review record. Amazon’s summary says buyers like the Disney print, call it sturdy and say the wheels roll smoothly. It is the priciest and heaviest pick, and its listed depth of 23.01 cm is a hair over Air Canada’s 23 cm limit for a standard carry-on, so measure it packed. Other Disney designs from the same line showed $104.94 to $104.95 in the search results.
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How we chose
On Nov. 10, 2026 we searched Amazon.ca for kids carry-on luggage, kids rolling suitcases and kids luggage sets. We kept listings rated 4.0 stars or higher with at least 100 ratings, sold by Amazon.ca or by the brand’s own store, and we left out adult-sized cases sold as kids’ bags. We read the listing, specifications, Amazon’s review summary and, for the Skip Hop case, the Canadian reviews. We checked Health Canada’s recalls and safety alerts database for luggage and for each brand and found no recall of a children’s suitcase or backpack. Skip Hop has a recent recall of a baby teether, which is a different product. We have not tested any of these products.
Air Canada size limits for kids’ bags
Air Canada sets one limit for carry-on baggage and does not publish a separate size for children’s bags. Its page lists 23 x 40 x 55 cm for a standard carry-on and 33 x 43 x 16 cm for a personal item, wheels and handles included, and says bags that break the limits are checked, which can add fees. Economy Basic tickets bought on or after Jan. 3, 2025 allow only a personal item on some itineraries, including within Canada and to or from the United States. By the sizes the listings give, the Skip Hop, Vaschy and American Tourister cases are all more than 16 cm deep, so none of them qualifies as a personal item. The Goplus and HONEY JOY listings do not give reliable measurements for their cases or their 12-inch backpacks, so check those yourself.
Hard sides, soft sides and ride-ons
Soft cases weigh less, and weight is what a small child has to pull. The Vaschy listing gives 1.3 kg, against 2.52 kg for the American Tourister. Ride-on suitcases, which a child can sit on, are a separate category and we left them out. The ones we looked at either cost $240.81 to $322.86 on Nov. 10 or, like the $79.99 KOTEK, had fewer than 100 ratings, and the best-reviewed ride-on was sold by a third-party seller.
When to buy kids luggage in Canada
Black Friday falls on Nov. 27, 2026, and Boxing Day follows on Dec. 26. Retailers often discount luggage around both dates, but that is a general pattern and not a promise. On Nov. 10 the Goplus listing showed 11 per cent off its list price and the American Tourister showed 9 per cent off, and we cannot say whether either will drop further. If the trip is before the holidays, buy now and check the return window.
Who these suit and who should skip them
These picks suit families who want a child to pull their own bag and carry a few toys and a change of clothes. Skip them if you need a bag for a week away for several children, because most of these cases are small, and skip any of them if your child is a teenager, because adult carry-on cases will fit better.
What size luggage is best for a toddler? A small soft case, or a 12-inch backpack with a 16-inch suitcase, suits most toddlers and preschoolers. The Skip Hop listing is for ages 3 and up at 30.5 x 17.8 x 48.3 cm, and the Goplus and HONEY JOY sets pair a 12-inch backpack with a 16-inch case. Let your child try pulling it before you buy, because the listings give sizes but not child heights.
Can a kids’ suitcase go on a plane as a carry-on in Canada? Yes, if it fits the airline’s limits. Air Canada allows one standard carry-on of up to 23 x 40 x 55 cm and one personal item of up to 33 x 43 x 16 cm, wheels and handles included. By the listed sizes the Skip Hop and Vaschy cases fit the standard limit, the American Tourister is 0.01 cm over on depth, and the Goplus and HONEY JOY listings do not give a reliable suitcase size.
Are ride-on suitcases for kids worth it? The ride-on suitcases we looked at either cost $240.81 to $322.86 on Nov. 10 or, like the $79.99 KOTEK, had fewer than 100 ratings, and the best-reviewed one was sold by a third-party seller. Amazon’s review summary for that one says buyers report wheels breaking and poor steering. We left them out of the picks for those reasons.
Is a hardshell or soft kids’ suitcase better? It depends on the child. Soft cases are lighter, with the Vaschy listing at 1.3 kg against 2.52 kg for the American Tourister. Hard shells are usually sold on protection, but the extra weight is what a small child has to pull.
Sources: Air Canada carry-on baggage rules and Health Canada recalls and safety alerts, plus the Amazon.ca listings for each product, read on Nov. 10, 2026.
Related reading: our guides to the best carry-on backpacks in Canada, the best luggage sets in Canada and gift ideas for kids aged 9 to 12, all on our Amazon Picks hub.
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