Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for outdoor enthusiasts
Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for outdoor enthusiasts
Rugged and sporty gifts for the athletically inclined
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- Good for schlepping gear to the mountains, but also through the city. $275. <strong>Elevator,</strong> <em>1273 Queen St. W., 416-535-9671.</em>
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- Will Canvas and Leather Bag
- Will Canvas and Leather Bag
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- A warm, athletic pair of pants with supple leather lining. $2,635. <strong>Hermès,</strong> <em>130 Bloor St. W., 416-968-8626.</em>
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- Hermès Ski Pants
- Hermès Ski Pants
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- The top-rated fitness tracker for runners. $420. <strong>Sporting Life,</strong> <em>2665 Yonge St., 416-485-1611.</em>
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- Garmin Forerunner 610
- Garmin Forerunner 610
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- It gets dry in the winter, especially on the slopes. $8. <strong>Scout,</strong> <em>405 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-546-6922.</em>
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- Stewart and Claire Natural Lip Balm
- Stewart and Claire Natural Lip Balm
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- 246970
- Like a Swiss Army knife for cyclists. $50. <strong>Victorinox Swiss Army,</strong> <em>95A Bloor St. W., 416-929-9889.</em>
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- Bike Tool
- Bike Tool
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- 246971
- The best option for shooting HD video of all your extreme pursuits. $360. <strong>Vistek,</strong> <em>496 Queen St. E., 416-365-1777.</em>
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- GoPro Hero 3 Camera
- GoPro Hero 3 Camera
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- 246972
- For getting lots of dirt off. Smells like outside. $13. <strong>Elevator,</strong> <em>1273 Queen St. W., 416-535-9671.</em>
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- Hunting Camp Soap
- Hunting Camp Soap
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- Hollowed <br /> birch branches make excellent, ultra-woodsy accessories. From $25. <br /> <strong>Crown Flora Studio, </strong> <em>1537 Queen St. W., 647-861-5799.</em>
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- Tree Planter
- Tree Planter
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- Handsome and rugged—an excellent combo. $400. <strong>Gravitypope,</strong> <em>1010 Queen St. W., 647-748-5155.</em>
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- Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots
- Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots
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- Paddleboarding is the new It water sport, and this is the best board on the market. $960. <strong>MEC,</strong> <em>400 King St. W., 416-340-2667.</em>
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- C4 Waterman Cruiser
- C4 Waterman Cruiser
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- 246976
- Perfect for those not wanting to muddy up their designer denim whilst picnicking in Trinity Bellwoods. $165. <b>Sanborn Canoe Co.,</b> <a href="http://sanborncanoe.com/">sanborncanoe.com</a>
- Tripod Camp Stool
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- 246977
- For the phone and tablet obsessive who has to use their device in Arctic conditions. $20 + $7 shipping. <b>Glove.ly Online,</b> <a href="http://www.glove.ly/">glove.ly</a>
- Glove.ly Touchscreen Gloves
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- 246978
- A cute way to hop on the Canadiana bandwagon. $60.<br /> <b>Elle Hardware,</b> 695 Queen St. W., <a href="http://www.ellehardware.com/">ellehardware.com</a>
- Porcelain Ring
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- Tough-but-soft slippers handmade by Aboriginal artisans. $35–$145. <b>Kitigan, </b><a href="http://kitigan.com/">kitigan.com</a><br />
- Moose-Hide Moccasins
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- 246980
- Perfect for winter running: warm, highly visible and packs down into a tiny pocket with a hand strap. $200. <b>Nike,</b> Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, 416-591-0325
- Goose Down Running Vest
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- Norse Projects makes heavyweight merino wool socks with a reinforced footbed. $28. <b>Uncle Otis,</b> 26 Bellair, 416-920-2281, <a href="http://uncleotis.com/">uncleotis.com</a>
- Cable-Knit Socks
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- Designer Ted Baker gives the laptop case a decisively macho makeover. $75. <b>Teatro Verde, </b>98 Yorkville Ave., 1-888.483.2876, <a href="http://teatroverde.com/product/ted-baker-laptop-bag/">teatroverde.com</a>
- Woodsy Laptop Sleeve
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- 246983
- A half-shoe made of stretch foam, designed for studio workouts, including yoga, pilates and barre classes. $60. <b>SportCheck, </b>various locations, <a href="http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21764856">sportchek.ca</a><br />
- Nike Studio Wrap
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- 246984
- <b> </b>Part of the French luxury brand’s first ski collection since the 1930s. $585. <b>Hermès, </b>130 Bloor St. W., 416-968-8626<br />
- Hermès Ski Goggles
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- 246985
- A cold-weather classic. $25. <b>Future of Frances Watson,</b> 1390 Queen St. W., 416-531-8892<br />
- Brixton Toque
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- 246986
- Geltfiend sells pullovers and cardigans that are just as tacky as a Christmas sweater. $65. <b>GeltFiend, </b><a href="http://www.geltfiend.com/products/spinster">geltfiend.com</a><br />
- Hannukah Sweaters
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- 246987
- Supple cycling gloves made from African hair sheep leather. $230. <b>La Bicicletta,</b> <a href="http://www.labicicletta.com/mens-apparel/m-gloves/rapha-leather-town-gloves.html">labicicletta.com</a><br />
- Rapha Leather Town Gloves
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The best gift? go to http://www.nakedtie.com for bowties and socks for men. This dude lives in Toronto and has some awesome stuff (I’ve seen some of his stuff at local markets).