The most common conundrum - finding THEEEEE gift for the dad who has everything, the dad who wants nothing, the tech dad, the foodie dad, the outdoor enthusiast dad, the gamer dad, the overwhelmed dad, and for the stepfather!
We must admit that we are facing pretty much the same dilemma (yes, we admit it... the shoemaker's children always go barefoot... we are gift experts after all)! Let's face it, it's less simple when it comes to our men, and every occasion always arrives a little too quickly. To make your life easier, we've gathered some of our favorite suggestions to save you the headache for Father's Day this year and make dad happy... because yes, June 20th is coming FAST!
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Consumable gifts for a gourmet dad... or a foodie
Craft beers or local distillery spirits
Our men are often known for being big fans of beers and alcoholic beverages. We are lucky in Quebec to have a multitude of local breweries nearby that produce real marvels! Here in the Outaouais, I'm thinking of the Brasserie du Bas-Canada, Brasseurs du Temps, and the Gallicus craft brewery, which offer impressive selections of craft beers for all tastes. For spirits enthusiasts, local distilleries like Artist in Residence Distillerie also offer a ton of alcoholic products to discover and rediscover.
Photo credit: Brasserie du Bas-Canada
Photo credit: AiR Distillerie
A tasting box (cocktail, gourmet, brunch, or BBQ)
For a ready-to-give gift, or to have delivered to dad / stepdad / grandpa / new dad, a tasting box of Quebec products, like our cocktail box, is a superb and much-appreciated option. The cocktail box includes 3D cocktails, a hopped tonic syrup, and cocktail candies (yes, to eat or to add to a drink) for maximum local discoveries. A best-seller since its release, it's a sure bet!
The gourmet box, meanwhile, offers a beautiful variety of sweet products to share (or not) such as the classic caramel trio, chocolate pretzels, sour candies, a hot chocolate duo, and a chocolate bar, all made in Quebec!
As seen in Elle Québec, the brunch box is a bestseller with its pancake mix, maple syrup, maple butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, and caramel trio. A must-have that will be appreciated at the next family brunch!
Finally, the BBQ box, our latest addition, offers our favorite products for the BBQ season with butcher's block seasonings, coffee barbecue spices, black beer-coffee hot sauce, barbecue sauce, honey & paprika, and olive oil. A must for the upcoming summer days!
Gifts to dress a dad
A pair of wool socks
No moreooo torn socks at the cabin and camping! NO ONE ever has enough socks in their drawer, so why not offer a nice pair of wool socks like those from Chandail de loup made in Quebec, included in the Mon homme box.
A dad-child twinning set
New dads are also likely to fall for the dad-baby twinning trend! Several Quebec companies now offer great options for men and children, such as Headster caps and swimsuits offered by Little Yogi. (Let's admit, it's also a gift for us, women - nothing is more beautiful than seeing our mini and our man perfectly matched).
Photo credit: Little Yogi
A made-in-Quebec T-shirt
100% made-in-Quebec shirts are quite rare, and Poches et Fils (a superb company with a strong sense of humor) recently launched its range of "d'icitte" T-shirts to meet the strong demand!
Photo credit: Poches & Fils
Useful gifts for a father
A warm blanket
The magnificent MINI TIPI blankets already have a well-established reputation, and we definitely fall into the category of their biggest fans. So it's no surprise that we suggest them for dads! Their indigenous artisan designs are superb for decorating the man-cave or for taking along fishing, camping, or to the cottage. They're guaranteed to make others envious! Several models are available on our online store and prepared in gift box format.
Photo credit: MINI TIPI
A hand-painted insulated glass from Quebec
You can never have enough glasses, let alone enough hand-painted glasses like those from Pero. They are magnificent, unique, and so practical! Our all-time favorite is the insulated glasses that we decided to include in this magnificent gift box Le forestier.
A protective case for dad's mobile device
It's no surprise that we suggest a KaseMe protective case for cell phones. This Quebec company has successfully built a remarkable brand image by offering colorful, varied, and durable cases. They even offer custom designs to create a unique case. A huge, huge favorite, especially for the Sports collection... everyone has a cell phone after all!
Photo credit: KaseMe
Well-being gifts for the dad who has everything... or almost
A book about local discoveries
We conclude with two reading suggestions focused on local discoveries. The book Apéro au Québec - Cocktails locaux et de saison (Happy Hour in Quebec - Local and Seasonal Cocktails), written by Max Coubès and Rose Simard, offers cocktails featuring local spirits and invites us on a tour of Quebec to meet the artisans who give flavor to happy hour. Take the opportunity to support an independent bookstore like Librairie boutique Vénus.
For little and big travelers, the book Testé et Approuvé - Le Québec en plus de 100 expériences (Tested and Approved - Quebec in over 100 experiences), by Marie-Julie Gagnon, is a must-have that will certainly help you plan your next destinations in our beautiful province. This magnificent work gathers advice and favorites from ten journalists and travel bloggers.
A plant for the dad with a green thumb
It's THE 2021 trend - plants everywhere! Beautiful ones, exotic ones, small ones, large ones, tall ones, mini ones... we're bringing out our green thumb! Dads seem to be at nurseries more than ever and never seem to have enough plants, so why not offer him a pretty cutting of the friendship plant, a Pilea peperomioides, also known as the lucky plant, which he can grow and share with those around him!
Hoping that this year's puzzle will be less painful thanks to our favorite suggestions!
Lissa - The big sister Shop
