Toronto Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Explorers
Toronto Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Explorers
We asked retail tastemakers across the city for holiday gift ideas. Here, 14 inspired suggestions for the travelers, adventurers and urban explorers on your list
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- <b>FOR URBAN BACKPACKERS</b><br /><br /> S’Well Water Bottle, $40<br /> <br /> “This vessel is so well insulated that it does double duty as a Thermos.”<br /><br /> —Alexandra Weston, <br /> <b>Holt Renfrew, H Project,</b> <i>multiple locations, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/shop/en/holt/gifts-h-project" target="_blank"><i>holtrenfrew.com</i></a> <br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR JAUNTY JAUNTERS</b><br /><br /> Hooded Pack-Away Puffer, $69<br /><br /> “For cold days that turn warm. It packs down to the size of a water bottle.”<br /> <br /> —Joe Mimran, <br /> <b>Joe Fresh,</b> <i>multiple locations, <a href="https://www.joefresh.com/ca/"><i>joefresh.com</i></a> <br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR ARMCHAIR EXPLORERS</b><br /><br /> Mapping It Out, $57<br /><br /> “It’s a collection of maps by artists like Damien Hirst and Yoko Ono.”<br /><br /> —Derek McCormack, <br /> <b>Type Books,</b> <i>multiple locations, <a href="http://www.typebooks.ca/" target="_blank"><i>typebooks.ca</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR MUSICAL TRAVELLERS</b><br /><br /> Leather Bluetooth Speaker, $195<br /><br /> “This wireless speaker provides eight continuous hours of play and has perforated leather grillwork inspired by iconic transistor radios from the ‘60s.”<br /><br /> —Sandra Rojas-Chinni, <b>La Merceria,</b> <i>506 Adelaide St. W., 416-848-0057, <a href="http://lamerceria.ca/" target="_blank"><i>lamerceria.ca</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR WANDERLUSTERS</b><br /><br /> Citix60 Travel Books, $10 each<br /><br /> “Sixty creatives (artists, architects, etc.) give travel advice for their native cities.” <br /> <br /> —Derek McCormack, <br /> <b>Type Books,</b> <i>multiple locations, <a href="http://www.typebooks.ca/" target="_blank"><i>typebooks.ca</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR THE TOQUE-AVERSE</b><br /><br /> Oust Bandana, $6<br /><br /> “It’s an alternative to earmuffs. The fleece is soft on skin, tough on wind.”<br /><br /> —Cameron Dempster, <br /> <b>MEC,</b> <i>400 King St. W., 416-340-2667, <a href="http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Stores/Toronto.jsp?utm_source=mec.ca&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=toronto&bmLocale=en"><i>mec.ca</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR BUSY BEAUTIES</b><br /><br /> Dalish Balm, $15<br /><br /> “The dual-purpose lip and cheek balm is local, natural and non-toxic.”<br /><br /> —Joel Dart,<br /> <b>Jacob and Sebastian,</b> <i>622 Queen St. W., 647-345-0478, <a href="http://www.jacobandsebastian.com/"><i>jacobandsebastian.com</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR COZY TOES</b><br /><br /> Norse Projects Socks, $28<br /><br /> “Made from 95 per cent wool and 5 per cent silk, these socks are cool and cozy for the winter months.”<br /><br /> —Donnell Enns, <b>Uncle Otis,</b> <i>26 Bellair St., 416-920-2281,<a href="http://uncleotis.com/" target="_blank"><i>uncleotis.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR NIGHTTIME RUNNERS</b><br /><br /> Nike Flash Gloves, $75<br /><br /> “Perfect for night running, flash technology covers these gloves so they light up with car headlights to keep you safe all winter long.”<br /><br /> —Maya Anderson, <b>Black Toe Running,</b> <i>95 Bathurst St., 416-792-7223, <a href="http://blacktoerunning.com/" target="_blank"><i>blacktoerunning.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR RED-EYED TRAVELLERS</b><br /><br /> Arborist Getaway Pack, $29<br /><br /> “Each compact kit comes with an inflatable pillow and jersey eye mask.”<br /><br /> —Joyce Lo, <br /> <b>Drake General Store,</b> <i>1144 Queen St. W., 416-531-5042 ext. 101, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/" target="_blank"><i>drakegeneralstore.ca</i></a> <br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR HIGH ROLLERS</b><br /><br /> Baccarat Crystal Lucky Cat, $395<br /> <br /> “It’s said to attract good fortune. Who doesn’t need a little extra luck?”<br /><br /> —Nicholas Mellamphy, <br /> <b>Hudson’s Bay,</b> <i>176 Yonge St., 416-861-9111</i><br />
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- <b>FOR TROPHY COLLECTORS</b><br /><br /> White Faux Bison Head, $225<br /><br /> “The monochromatic head gives a modern update to the hunting-lodge vibe.”<br /><br /> —Jamie Metrick, <br /> <b>Elte,</b> <i>80 Ronald Ave., 416-785-7885, <a href="https://www.elte.com/"><i>elte.com</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR WILD WILDERNESS SEEKERS</b><br /><br /> Biolite Kettlecharge, $155<br /><br /> "You can charge devices with the power this generates from boiling water."<br /><br /> —Cameron Dempster, <b>MEC,</b> <i>400 King St. W., 416-340-2667, <a href="http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Stores/Toronto.jsp?utm_source=mec.ca&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=toronto&bmLocale=en" target="_blank"><i>mec.ca</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR STYLISH JOGGERS</b><br /><br /> Ciele 5-Panel Hat, $45<br /><br /> “Made by a small Canadian company, these cool running hats are made from a moisture-wicking fabric that keeps the sweat out of your eyes.”<br /><br /> —Maya Anderson, <b>Black Toe Running,</b> <i>95 Bathurst St., 416-792-7223, <a href="http://blacktoerunning.com/" target="_blank"><i>blacktoerunning.com</i></a></i>
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