12 unique gifts for Father's Day that Dad will love
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Outdoor dads, high tech dads, low tech dads, grandads, chef dads, gardener dads, sports dads–whatever his wheelhouse (and your budget), here are a few treats for every last Rad Dad on your list this June 15th. Happy Father's Day!
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12L Harbour Bucket Cooler
Wildlife resistant and 65 hours of chill time? Say no more. The Harbour Ice Bucket by Canada's Chilly Moose is indestructible (and available in 9 colours including Sunrise, below). $150 at Chilly Moose
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Baklicious Hamburger Patty Paper
This may seem like an odd gift idea, but my own dad still calls these one of his favourite Father's Day gifts of all time. Pre-cut burger patty parchment paper for the world's most awesome BBQ Dad. $18.66 on Amazon (was $21.99)
Headlamp Flashlight
If he doesn't own one yet, he needs to. Rechargeable ultra-light headlamp for the fix-it Dad. $29.99 on Amazon
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'My Favourite Child Gave Me This Mug' Mug – $14.99
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Magnetic Wristband Tool Holder – $19.95
The Grillfather BBQ Apron – $19.99
Low Tech Dad
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HOTOR Trunk Organizer
For the Road Trip Dad. A car organizer that brings order to the chaos. $17.09 on Amazon (was $18.99)
ApudArmis 90mm Bocce Balls Set
The ROI on a backyard Bocce set is almost to great to quantify. $55.99 on Amazon
WiseBegan Collapsible Wagon with Wheels
I used to think utility wagons were only for young keener families, but I've used mine for everything from Tofino surf days to wheeling heavy items in from my garage. $69.99 on Amazon
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Garden Tool Set – $26.90
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Fashion Dad
3-Pack Classic Mid Crew Socks
Hip up his gym game with crisp crew socks from this Vancouver-founded brand built for champ Dads. $48 at Reigning Champ
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Henson AL13
Manufactured at an aerospace factory in Ontario, this ultralight razor By Canada's Henson Shaving is the Bentley of manscaping experiences. $90 at Henson Shaving
Metro Folio Kit
I own luggage from this West Coast luggage company – and now I'm drooling over their new vegan leather Metro Folio Kit. Buy it for dad, then borrow… $75 at Monos
Satoro Merino Headband
Tee up your hiker Dad with a fair trade merino headband from Arc'teryx. $40 at Arc'teryx
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Air Flow Pique Polo in Haze Blue
For literally every dad and grandad! This plant-based, performance fibre Air Flow Pique Polo from Canadian label Du/er comes in this universally flattering Haze blue. $75 at Du/er
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