Whether your budget this year is $50 or $500, here are some fun, thoughtful gift ideas that the dad and dad figures in your life will love.
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Just released last month, the new Nintendo Switch–only instalment of the Legend of Zelda series, Tears of the Kingdom, is a must-play for video game enthusiasts.
| nintendo.comThis stainless steel water bottle with a standard-size opening features double-wall vacuum insulation and is dishwasher safe.
| ssense.comThis giftable kit includes a trio of Supergoop face and body sunscreens in smaller sizes that are perfect for travel or on-the-go application.
| sephora.comSaudade offers multiple variations of this affordable gift set, which includes a Casa Cubista soap dish, an Ach Brito soap bar and a tube of made-in-Portugal vaseline by Couto.
| saudadetoronto.comand up. The lower-priced Apple Watch SE is still outfitted with important health and safety features for Dad, like fall detection, emergency SOS, and high and low heart rate notifications.
| apple.comThis new cookbook by chef Cory Vitiello and writer Chris Johns features flavourful kid-friendly recipes designed for busy families.
| chapters.indigo.caPerfect for a picnic or beach day with Dad, this pack includes four JunePlum Jamaican patties, a container of Patois garlic sauce, plantain chips and two drinks.
| june-plum-preorder.square.siteThis mini dustproof and waterproof portable speaker is great for blasting tunes on the beach or at the campsite.
| holtrenfrew.comFor the dad who has everything, there’s this elegant stainless steel watch that he can wear pretty much forever.
| tissotwatches.comMinimalists will appreciate this vegetable-tanned-leather bi-fold wallet. It features a brass money clip and holds up to 16 cards.
| harryrosen.comper month. Treat Dad to a box of tasty, fancy tinned seafood and fish. Delivery is free across Ontario, and you can subscribe for a single month or splurge on an ongoing subscription.
| spanishpig.caAvailable in six of-the-moment shades, this 1.5-litre plastic watering can comes with a built-in spray head for misting fussy indoor plants.
| sortdays.comThis Schmidt Brothers–designed set includes a spatula, tongs, a carving knife, and more, all stored in a canvas carrying case.
| williams-sonoma.caThis portable countertop dispenser is a fun gift idea for brew snobs seeking a better pour.
| fizzics.caThis conveniently sized recycled-nylon crossbody bag includes handy features like a zippered front pocket and an internal mesh organizer.
| herschel.caThe newest Breville espresso machine works with alternative milks, so even lactose-intolerant dads can make latte art at home.
| bestbuy.cafor six. These 12-ounce glasses, sold in a set of six, are made in Italy and ideal for old fashioneds or whiskey sours.
| hopsongrace.comThese stylish drawstring swim shorts are made in Canada using a 100 per cent recycled, quick-dry polyester shell fabric.
| ca.bather.comDesigned for mature skin, this ultra-minimalist skin care set from Toronto-based Ember Wellness includes a sea-buckthorn-and-bakuchiol facial oil along with a frankincense hydrosol spray.
| emberwellness.caThis made-in-Canada candle with a 50-plus-hour burn time is perfect for dads who would rather be at the cottage right now.
| goodnbr.comFrequent travellers and office workers can commute in style with this straight-off-the-runway roomy suede bag by Boss.
| hugoboss.comThis striped knit shirt, made in Portugal with organic and BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton, is perfect for effortless layering.
| kotn.comThis minimalist rubberwood chess set, designed by Panisa Khunprasert for MoMA, is stylish enough to be displayed when not in use.
| chapters.indigo.caMade with a blend of organic and recycled cotton, these jeans are Uniqlo’s update of a classic ’90s style by designer Helmut Lang.
| uniqlo.com