Buying the perfect gift for Dad can be quite a daunting task -- one that may require multiple trips to the mall and much flexing of the brain muscle. Here's a guide to offer some inspiration and help. First, figure out which categories best correspond to your dad's hobbies or personality type, then relax in front of your computer while surfing these user-friendly sites.
Sporty Dad
Is your father a hands-on sportsman or a Monday-morning quarterback? Offer your adventuresome dad an unforgettable excursion, tackling swirling rapids in an inflated raft. Here is a website that will guide you to white-water rafting tour packages in Ontario and British Columbia, www.trythat.ca/whitewater.html
Score a touchdown with your spectator-sports-loving dad by taking him to see his favourite football team trounce its fiercest rival. Buy your tickets online by visiting the following site: www.showtimetickets.com/sports/football/cfl/
Surprise him with a new pair of soccer cleats or a cool-looking bicycle helmet. Sports equipment of all kinds can be purchased online by visiting:
www.sportmart.ca
Outdoorsy Dad
If your dad's anything like mine, he'd love a classic Tilley hat. As appropriate on the golf course as it is on a weekend fishing trip with the boys, Tilley Endurables are practically a beacon of good taste. They offer a wide range of indestructible clothing, appropriate for the great outdoors. See them all at: www.tilley.com
If your father is the nurturing type, perhaps he will enjoy caring for a beautiful bonsai tree. Choose one of a wide selection offered and have it delivered by visiting: www.ncbuy.com
Gadget Dad
A Swiss Army knife is a must-have for dads who love thingamajigs and knickknacks. Get him the one with the tiny magnifying glass, retractable ink pen or wire stripper. Dozens of varieties can be purchased online at affordable prices by visiting: www.knifezone.ca
Order your wine-loving dad a state-of-the-art corkscrew from:
blastedbottles.com
He may be all grown up, but Dad still likes to play with toys. How about buying him a boomerang set? It will give him bragging rights with the other dads at the park, as it's surely something they won't have. www.boomerangshack.com
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