When it comes to gifts, dads usually don’t ask for much…or anything at all. See—that’s the difficult part. How do you find good, unique gifts for the guy who seemingly has two or three of everything and got a great deal at Canadian Tire to boot?
The simplest answer: you check out our dad-approved list of 15 top Father’s Day gift picks for dad and go from there! And this list doesn’t just apply to Father’s Day. Nope—what you have here is something for all occasions: gifts for dad’s birthday, the holidays, random pick-me-ups—and more.
Just beware of a higher concentration of cringeworthy dad humour than usual because…if not here and now, then when?
Bonus: everything here is from local Canadian businesses so you can expect Canada-wide shipping and all prices in CAD! Ah the power of a .CA domain.
Sip n’ savour
YEG Coffee Club
6-month YEG Coffee Club subscription
Coffee: it’s what (most) dads run on. Surprise him with a six-month subscription that’ll have different premium-roasted Edmonton coffees—along with tasty snack samples—delivered to his door!
Split Tree Cocktail Co.
Cocktail mixer 6-Bottle set
For the dad who fancies himself a mixologist! This six-bottle set of Split Tree’s most popular cordials provides everything your pops needs to whip up a mean Moscow mule, a silky-smooth Whiskey Sour— and more!
The Silk Road Spice Merchant
Ultimate grilling spice set
Dad manning the grill is just peak Father’s Day, right? Get him this ultimate, 10-spice blend stockpile that covers everything from bold steak spices and smoky rubs to tangy n’ tasty South American and Caribbean blends. Because really, a little Cuban Adobo never hurt anyone!
BroCrates
Dad's specialty beer & cookie gift set
File this one under “cool gifts for dad!” Treat him to a pair of hand-picked specialty beers, a tasty mug shaped cookie and wall-mounted bottle opener for future adult beverage enjoyment!
Monster Sauce
Shorty's extra hot honey
Monster Sauce looked at your typical hot honey, scoffed and said, “step aside, amateurs.” This extra hot honey lets dad bring sweet, whole-chili heat to everything from pizza and BBQ ribs to salad dressing!
Will he use his new hot honey powers responsibly? We offer no guarantees.
NovelTea
NovelTea favourites tea sample box
You wanted the best hand-blended loose-leaf teas? You got ‘em! For the tea connoisseur and book nerd, this box brings unique, literary-inspired flavours to steep and sip, like a Charlotte’s Web peach ice cream herbal tea and Secret Garden strawberry papaya green tea.
Supply some style and suaveness
te koop
Bellroy Via Work Bag
If you’re buying for an organized dad, then the Bellroy Via work bag from Te-Koop is perfect for keeping your old man’s tech well-sorted and protected. And with its durable build, this bag’s built to withstand all the bumps and jostles of daily commuting.
Trendhim
Auto-lock belt gift box
The secret behind every stylish dad is a good belt that brings everything together. The Auto-Lock Belt from Trend Him comes in black and cognac, is made from full-grain leather and features a cool auto-locking system that smoothly adjusts (and secures) your pants – even after an indulgent meal (or two).
Rocky Mountain Barber Company
Sandalwood shaving survival kit
You might think survival kit is a bit of a dramatic name…but have you suffered the wrath of razor burn? Your dad has. So, get him luxury shaving gear that include pre-shave oil, a glorious sandalwood cream and a soothing shea butter aftershave balm. His unruly whiskers will thank you.
La Bonne Impression
Personalized cowhide leather wallet
As far as personalized Father’s Day gifts go, we think this will hit just right! Crafted from high-quality cowhide leather, this wallet is rugged, stylish and comes with plenty of space for storing all of dad’s favourite sandwich shop loyalty cards. Plus, you can engrave it with your dad’s name and a meaningful message— like “hey, can I get 20 bucks for gas?”
Local Laundry
The Canadian flag 1/4 zip
Upgrade dad’s sweater repertoire with this stylish and subtly patriotic quarter-zip. Made from 100% organic cotton, it’s comfy, breathable, durable and perfectly suited to both socializing or loafing ‘round the house.
Funky Sock Shop
Funky socks
Raise your dad’s sock game from blasé to brilliant with a funky and flat out-funny pair or two! Even better: for every single pair of socks you buy, Sock Rocket will donate three to people in need!
Feed dad’s passions
The Sport Gallery
Retro hockey print
Treat your pops to a gorgeous, framed retro sports print from the Sport Gallery. Every one of these prints features original photography that appeared in SPORT magazine between 1946 and 2000. You’ll find prints of hockey icons like Guy Lafleur, Terry Sawchuk—and yep—the Leafs’ glory days.
Tee Time Caddie
The golf gift box
As soon as the weather turns somewhat warm, your dad’s probably chomping at the bit to hit the greens! So, why not get him all new kit for the season? This curated gift box comes with a stylish hat, polo, gloves, divot markers, tees— and more!
Pit Boss
A-Maze-N BBQ smoker kit
Think of this not as a Father’s Day gift, but a first-class ticket to awesome, southern style barbeque. Because once your dad puts this smoker tube kit (complete with apple wood pellets) to use on his grill, don’t be surprised if the dinner invites increase exponentially!
That’s a good problem to have.
InBody
Fitness tracker bracelet
Get dad moving and grooving with the InBody Fitness Tracker. Not only does it track steps and activity, but also helps keep tabs on body composition, muscle mass and sleep. In other words: the idea tool for creating a perfectly toned dad bod!
Play your cards right, and you’ll be able to come back to this gift list for many Father’s Days and birthdays to come! Remember: for all your other gifting needs, you can visit our other .CA Small business gift guides for inspiration year-round!
