Toronto’s newest distillery makes delicious gin using exceptionally pure water from Springwater, Ontario and rye from local farms. $50. Spiritofyork.com
Sugarfina’s new single-malt scotch cordials have a rich dark chocolate coating and a very alcoholic centre (shoppers have to show ID to score the sweets). $11. Sugarfina.ca
Four Fifty Five, a new Toronto-based menswear brand started by half-a-dozen Ryerson grads, hand-makes these exceptionally summery cotton pocket squares. $19. Fourfiftyfive.ca
One-hundred per cent of the sales from Lush’s new lime, seaweed and sea salt soap go toward completing late filmmaker Rob Stewart’s new documentary Sharkwater: Extinction. $6. Lush.ca
Rosedale boutique Want Les Essentials de la Vie just opened a second Toronto location in Lawrence Park, where it sells these minimalist leather iPhone cases that double as organizers for credit cards and cash. $55. Wantlesessentials.com
Marshall’s smallest travel speaker looks like an old-timey radio, but has all the sonic power of the latest high-tech models. $300. Chapters.indigo.ca
At 18 Waits, shoppers can score dad a twinning ensemble with his mini me, which will make Father’s Day extra-Instagrammable. $170 (adult), $45 (kids). 18waits.com
Dad can confidently carry this cool baby-proof backpack—which includes a padded changing mat, removable wet clutch and insulated bottle holder. $250. Poppyscollection.com
Aspiring mixologists can spike tea blends like raspberry mojito and sparkling sangria with their favourite booze. $25. Davidstea.com
Martone’s colourful bikes, available at Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street location until September, automatically change gears based on dad’s speed (no fiddling required). $1,650. Holtrenfrew.com
Tilley’s laid-back take on the fedora has a lifetime warranty and is made from recycled fabric that totally protects against sun damage. Plus, it floats, so dad won’t panic if it blows overboard. $85. Tilley.com
Le Labo’s soy wax candle, in a hand-distressed vintage tin container, has a delightful fragrance that will freshen up any man cave. $92. Nordstrom.com
Old Smokey’s simple charcoal grill can go wherever dad wants to smoke his flank steak, and is made of aluminized steel to prevent corrosion. $44. Amazon.ca
Orlebar Brown’s swim shorts, available at Holts Bloor’s summer pop-up, are stylish enough to take dad directly from the beach to his favourite cocktail bar. $350. Holtrenfrew.com
Two packages chock full of Canadian-made deliciousness: one for the king-of-the-grill dads, and one for dads who like to snack. Torontolife.com
Stillwater Spa and Muskoka Brewery’s new pedicure uses beer-based soaks and scrubs—and lets dads sip on the brewery’s new cucumber-infused ale during the treatment. $95. Hyatt.com
Thanks to a California wine maker, Torontonians can currently pre-order GOT-themed wine for Westeros-obsessed dads. From $30. Lcbo.com
This kit includes everything needed to make your own hot sauce, including two blends of dried chilis: the Forager’s Blend, which creates a smokey, earthy sauce; and the Grove Blend, which results in something a bit more citrusy. $45. Brika.com
This Father’s Day card from Queenie’s gets the message of adoration across without getting all sappy and stuff. $5. Queeniescards.com
Though he may not realize he needs it, dad will definitely notice the smoothing effects of Buckler’s overnight recovery cream, which is available at Zuse’s College Street pop-up until the end of July. It’s infused with marshmallow root extract, pistachio seeds, almond and olive oils and chamomile. $71. Shopzuse.com
The Heritage Post is a German men’s interest magazine that covers topics like black denim, moonshine and bacon sandwiches. $34. Philistinetoronto.com
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