Having trouble coming up with awesome gift ideas for Dad this year? I’ve done some digging and have sourced fantastic gift ideas for you to explore! Keep reading to find out what they are.
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Offer dad an epic adventure of a lifetime with a Whistler Helicopter Excursion flying deep into the pristine and rugged landscape of the Coast Mountains. A friend of mine recently took advantage of this amazing Helicopter adventure and based on the breathtaking photos she took, I would highly recommend exploring this option!
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Allow dad to experience the thrill of driving his very own private speed boat while navigating the majestic Vancouver coastline and surrounding Islands! Click here to learn more and to reserve your boat rental.
Rent kayaks at and explore Deep Cove
When the sun is shining and the water is calm, there is nothing quite like launching out from the Cove with kayaks and bonding while enjoying the beautiful scenery. I have rented kayaks and paddle boards from Deep Cove many times and would highly recommend exploring this option.
Golf & Lunch At Northlands Golf Course
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What dad doesn’t love golfing? A day filled with their favourite sport and a great meal to finish it off would be an ideal way to spend the day for dad.
PNE Car B-Q
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Taking place at Hastings Park, the Fair at the PNE is holding a special “Car-B-Q” featuring options for a mouth-watering BBQ meal, including award-winning ribs, macaroni and cheese, poutine, and Coca-Cola products. The drive-thru BBQ event will feature two Canadian concessionaires including Gator’s Barbeque and Prairie Smoke. In addition to these eats, this event will be hosting the first-ever indoor drive-through car show, where attendees will drive across the Pacific Coliseum floor where they will see “dozens of amazing classic, vintage, muscle and hot rods from across the region on display.”
Earls + Road 13 Winery: Protein packs and wine
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For the past few months, Earls Restaurants has been selling some awesome grocery bundles. Their “protein packs” are perfect for Father’s Day, featuring two racks of ribs, four steaks, six Angus Chuck burger patties, and four salmon portions. You can also add any bottle of wine to your bundle at 50% off!
Fable Diner: Dadcuterie
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Fable Diner is offering limited-edition Dadcuterie packages featuring a delicious selection of local goods such as preserves, sauces and pickled vegetables, cured meat, artisanal cheese, and rustic baguette. Click here for all the details!
Nuba: BBQ Kits
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Local Middle Eastern cuisine favourite Nuba is offering a limited-time-only Father’s Day BBQ Kits featuring four skewers of marinated sirloin; mixed vegetables; half a pre-baked cauliflower; rice; salad kit; pita; garlic Sauce, hot Sauce, and tahini; and four 330-mL bottles of 33 Acres of Life ‘California Common’ craft beer.
Native mocs
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These comfortable and breathable Native shoes are designed right here in Vancouver and will keep your dad’s feet cool all summer long. I purchased a pair of these for a friend of mine last year and he was very excited about them!
I hope these recommendations are helpful when it comes to sourcing a great gift for your dad on Father’s Day!