Toronto Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men: 15 gift ideas for guys, from simple to extravagant
Toronto Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men: 15 gift ideas for guys, from simple to extravagant
By Jean Grant | February 3, 2014
By Jean Grant | 02/03/2014
Guys can be tough to shop for on Valentine’s Day: they don’t tend to gush over romantic gestures and sappy cards, and there’s no failsafe backup like flowers and candy. This is why we scoured Toronto’s retail scene for gifts that guys will actually love. From playful tokens of friendship to ultra-extravagant splurges, here are 15 gift ideas for every romantic scenario.
257525 Send silly messages to your fling with these cute and casual cookies. $5. <strong>Drake General Store,</strong> <em>1144 Queen St. W.,</em> <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/valentine-s-cookies.html#.UuwZ5bx1GUc" target="_blank">drakegeneralstore.ca</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-04.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-04/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-04 0 0
257533 Six <strong>Rob Ford</strong>–themed cards give off a playful, low-key vibe, and are likely to elicit a chuckle or two. $8. <a href="http://www.scotty2naughty.com/new-products/toronto-valentines-mayor-ford" target="_blank">scotty2naughty.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-12.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-12/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-12 0 0
257539 Take the gift of funky socks to the next level by gifting a monthly subscription of cozy footwear from local company <strong>WeSell Socks.</strong> $12/month. <a href="http://wesellsocks.com/ " target="_blank">wesellsocks.com</a> Valentine's Day Gifts for Him Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-18.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-18/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-18 0 0
257534 For the couple that has a travel wishlist, mark off completed adventures on this scratchable map. $30. <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/scratch-map-deluxe " target="_blank">uncommongoods.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-13.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-13/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-13 0 0
257530 Give the gift of smooth, touchable skin with a selection from <strong>Kiehl's</strong> Facial Fuel collection. We particularly love the creamy moisturizer. $30. <a href="http://www.kiehls.ca/Facial-Fuel/555,default,pd.html" target="_blank">kiehls.ca</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-09/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-09 0 0
257522 This hard-cover book from <strong>The New York Times</strong> compiles 150 of the best weekend trips in Canada and the States, which will no doubt spark some romantic getaway ideas. $48 USD. <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/TheValentinesDayShop/PRDOVR~A7619/A7619.jsp" target="_blank">jcrew.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-01.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-01/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-01 0 0
257524 Let your hubby brew his own west-coast IPA with this quirky beer-making kit. $52.75. <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/west-coast-ipa-beer-brewing-kit " target="_blank">uncommongoods.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-03.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-03/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-03 0 0
257535 Regular ties make boring gifts, but bow-ties are exciting. Especially this dapper Shakespeare Bow Tie from Toronto brand <strong>Bay Cooper. </strong>$60. <a href="http://baycooper.com/shop/shakespearebow/" target="_blank">baycooper.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-14/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-14 0 0
257529 <strong>LSTN</strong> headphones from Vancouver-based company <strong>Pulse Creek</strong> are hand-crafted from reclaimed ebony wood. Part of the proceeds go to the Starkey Hearing Foundation. $100. <a href="http://www.pulsecreek.com/collections/frontpage/products/ebony-wood-fillmores" target="_blank">pulsecreek.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-08/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-08 0 0
257523 <strong>Band of Outsiders</strong> makes this classic striped button-down. The red pocket adds just a hint of Valentine's Day spirit. $125. <strong>Jonathan and Olivia,</strong> <em>49 Ossington Ave.,</em> <a href="http://jonathanandolivia.com/L-S-POPLIN-BUTTON-DOWN-SHIRT.html " target="_blank">jonathanandolivia.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-02.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-02/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-02 0 0
257538 The denim zebra-striped band adds a playful touch to this classic watch from local shop <strong>Room 2046.</strong> $138. <em>1252 Yonge St., </em><a href="http://www.room2046.com" target="_blank">room2046.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-17.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-17/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-17 0 0
257536 Thankfully, red is a hot colour this season. Give your guy a bold look (and keep his head toasty) with this cozy Halifax toque from local company <strong>Tuck Shop Trading Co.</strong> $140. <a href="http://www.tuckshopco.com/products/halifax" target="_blank">tuckshopco.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-15.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-15/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-15 0 0
257531 Give your fellow the gift of a luxurious shaving experience with this three-piece briar wood kit from <strong>Men Essentials.</strong> $200. <a href="http://www.menessentials.ca/il-ceppo-double-edge-3pc-briar-wood-set.html" target="_blank">menessentials.ca</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-10.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-10/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-10 0 0
257537 View your relationship through an Instagram-worthy lens by gifting this vintage camera. (Even if it doesn't get used, it will still look cool sitting on a shelf.) $322. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/160167908/canon-7-rangefinder-with-canon-50mm-f18?ref=br_feed_23&br_feed_tlp=vintage-category " target="_blank">etsy.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-16/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-16 0 0
257532 For ladies with bucks to burn, these red leather <strong>Prada</strong> loafers are the ultimate in preppy male footwear. $590. <strong>Holt Renfrew,</strong> <em>50 Bloor St. W.,</em> <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/" target="_blank">holtrenfrew.com</a> Toronto Valentine's Day Gifts for Men, whatever your budget Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: 15 gift ideas for lads, from inexpensive to extravagant https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-valentines-day-gifts-for-men/slide/valentines-day-gifts-for-him-11/ valentines-day-gifts-for-him-11 0 0
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Get him a mens Tungsten Band for only $40. This is what I got my man http://www.TungstenFashions.com/tungsten-rings.html and I think they do wrapping too. Hope this helps you other guys on a last minute gift idea.
There is also IPhone app (What to get my boyfriend) for that, its very nice. It asks you questions about
relationship and his character,,in the end it gives you suggestions, of
course you can set the budget and also his birthday reminder. Its cute
and useful, I am sure they have bunch of small cheep unusual gift ideas
and they as well have DIY ideas.