Father’s Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15
Father’s Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15
By Jean Grant | June 6, 2014
By Jean Grant | 06/06/2014
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Sure, some fathers are obsessed with golf and barbecues. For dads with a few other interests (and a sufficient number of ties), we’ve come up with some alternative gift ideas: hand-blown beer mugs, sophisticated designer shades and, for really lucky dads, the ultimate gaming bundle. Here, 16 ways to prove your filial devotion.
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277544 If your father's a fan of <em>Mad Men,</em> these low-ball glasses from Toronto cocktail emporium <strong>BYOB</strong> will be a hit. $35, <a href="http://byobto.com/products/set-of-2-gold-rim-1960-s-mad-men-style-old-fashioned-glasses" target="_blank">byobto.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-04.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-04/ fathers-day-guide-2014-04 0 0
277577 Ties are an outdated gift. Instead, give dad an on-trend paisley pocket square, or flowered cufflinks handcrafted by local label <strong>Pomp and Ceremony. </strong>$27 each, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/pompandceremony" target="_blank">etsy.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-12.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-12/ fathers-day-guide-2014-12 0 0
277548 These wooden neighbourhood maps by <strong>Urbanwood Toronto</strong> make unique gifts. There are ones for the Annex, the Beach, the Distillery District, the Junction and Kensington Market. (This one shows the Junction). $165, <a href="http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=5988" target="_blank">oneofakindonlineshop.com </a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-08-e1402058616230-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-08.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-08/ fathers-day-guide-2014-08 0 0
277550 Many older men could use an eyewear update. These retro tortoiseshell frames from local designer <strong>Philip Sparks</strong> will give any dad an air of cool sophistication. $295, <a href="http://www.philipsparks.com/shop/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=3143&category_id=113&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1#.U5HTp15H3FI" target="_blank">philipsparks.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-10/ fathers-day-guide-2014-10 0 0
277541 Toronto glass-blower <strong>Artech Studios</strong> sells hand-blown beer mugs inspired by popular local brewers' bottles. $20, <a href="http://www.artechstudios.ca/shop.html" target="_blank">artechstudios.ca</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-01/ fathers-day-guide-2014-01 0 0
277546 The fisherman’s bucket hat is stylish again. We like this floral number from menswear designer <strong>Universal Works.</strong> $56, <a href="http://uncleotis.com/shop/floral-bucket-hat-sand" target="_blank">uncleotis.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-06.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-06/ fathers-day-guide-2014-06 0 0
277556 If your dad happens to sport facial hair, this organic, vegan-friendly beard oil from Toronto-based upstart <strong>Urban Beard </strong>promises to keep any beard or mustache silky-soft. $25, <a href="http://www.urbanbeard.ca/shop/urban-beard-oil" target="_blank">urbanbeard.ca</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-16-e1402058646198-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-16.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-16/ fathers-day-guide-2014-16 0 0
277543 <strong>Bellwoods Brewery</strong> is known for its attractive bottle art, which also comes in poster form—ideal decor for a sophisticated mancave. $35, Bellwoods Brewery, <em>124 Ossington Ave., </em><a href="http://bellwoodsbrewery.com/merch/" target="_blank">bellwoodsbrewery.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-03.jpg 487 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-03/ fathers-day-guide-2014-03 0 0
277547 Men's grooming company <strong><a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-shopping/2014/02/26/find-harrys-shaving-set/" target="_blank">Harry's</a> </strong>makes this adorable father-and-son shaving kit. It comes with a chrome Winston razor for dad, a pretend razor for son and a handy pocket guide to make sure the lesson is complete. USD$36, <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/Fathersday/PRDOVR~B3361/B3361.jsp" target="_blank">jcrew.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-07-e1402058600718-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-07.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-07/ fathers-day-guide-2014-07 0 0
277551 Sure, your father already has an amazing barbecue. But does he have an outdoor pizza oven for cooking restaurant-quality pies? Probably not. Get this one at <strong>Williams and Sonoma. </strong>$299, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/pizzeria-pronto-outdoor-pizza-oven/?pkey=coutdoor-pizza-ovens&cm_src=outdoor-pizza-ovens||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-" target="_blank">williams-sonoma.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-11.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-11/ fathers-day-guide-2014-11 0 0
277545 Give dad a subtle hint with this multi-functional apron from the <strong>Drake General Store.</strong> Whether he uses it for gardening, whipping up a soufflé or even grilling some burgers, he'll be able to keep his outfit stain-free. $48, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/father-s-day/arborist-hickory-apron.html#.U5HNbF5H3FJ" target="_blank">drakegeneralstore.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-05.jpg 1000 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-05/ fathers-day-guide-2014-05 0 0
277576 <strong>Men Essentials</strong> sells handcrafted bowls from <strong>Acca Kappa</strong> filled with natural almond shaving soap ($140, <a href="http://www.menessentials.ca/gifts/acca-kappam-military-style-bristle-brush-natural-boar.html" target="_blank">menessentials.ca</a>). Or, for frequent-flying dads, a classic travel-shave kit enclosed in a leather case ($190, <a href="http://www.menessentials.ca/gifts/il-ceppo-mach3-travel-2pc-shave-set-brown.html" target="_blank">menessentials.ca</a>). Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-09/ fathers-day-guide-2014-09 0 0
277578 This leather weekend bag from <strong>Roots</strong> will last your dad the rest of his lifetime (and will look even better with some wear and tear). Split the cost with siblings to make it more affordable. $448, <a href="http://canada.roots.com/PriorityBagTribe/Men%27sTravelBagsLuggage//18040021,default,pd.html?cgid=leatherLuggage&selectedColor=Y21" target="_blank">roots.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-17.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-17/ fathers-day-guide-2014-17 0 0
277554 An amazing two-person board game, <strong>The Duke</strong> is best described as an advanced game of chess. Give this to Dad and prepare to spend some quality time together (it can easily swallow up half a day). $30, <a href="http://www.snakesandlattes.com/shop/product/1507/Duke,-The/" target="_blank">snakesandlattes.com</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-14.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-14/ fathers-day-guide-2014-14 0 0
277553 These waterproof bluetooth speakers suctions to the shower wall and come in lots of bold colours. $40, <a href="http://www.freshetech.com/products/splash-showertunes-bluetooth-waterproof-shower-speaker" target="_blank">freshtech.ca</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-13.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-13/ fathers-day-guide-2014-13 0 0
277555 <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">For gamer dads, you can't give a better gift than the <strong>Xbox One</strong> Titanfall package. With an Xbox One console, Titanfall game download, Kinect sensor and chat headset, this set will transport you and dad you to a futuristic world of man-versus-machine. (Of course, if he already has an Xbox One, the game download is only $60). $499, </span><a href="http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/microsoft-xbox-one-titanfall-bundle-6rz-00014/10288350.aspx" target="_blank">bestbuy.ca</a> Father's Day Gift Guide: 16 thoughtful things to give your dad on June 15 Father's Day Gift Guide: 18 great ways to honour Dad this June https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fathers-day-guide-2014-15.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/fathers-day-gift-guide/slide/fathers-day-guide-2014-15/ fathers-day-guide-2014-15 0 0
That shower speaker from FRESHeTECH is so cool!