14 cool Father's Day gift ideas from the Chatelaine team

Father time

Ensure dad stays on schedule and in style with this sporty, water-resistant timepiece that has an eye-popping orange resin strap and a sleek black dial.

Buy it: NMX 601 watch, Nautica, $195, Available at fine jewellery stores and Sears

Sugar daddy

Slim and sleek, this leather carryall will hold his cash and ensure he doesn't suffer from backseat bulge.

Buy it: Vachtta wallet, $95, Ted Baker

Clean slate

Ensure Dad starts each day off right with this complete shave kit that includes a scrub, pre- and post-shave balm, and soothing cream.

Buy it: Shave kit, $50, Dermalogica

Scent of a rock star

Buy it: Adam Levine eau de toilette, $50, Shoppers Drug Mart

Guy smiley

Give him a gadget of a new kind this Father's Day with this new Oral-B toothbrush. The smart guide (which connects through wifi to the toothbrush itself) takes the guessing game out of how much pressure to apply and ensures he brushes for just the right amount of time.

Buy it: Oral-B Professional Deep Sweep + Smart Guide Triaction 5000 $185, at department, retail and specialty stores nationwide

Well supported

Available in a range of colours, this therapeutic tape gets rid of aches and pains, stays on (literally) all day long no matter how much he sweats. It's great post-game or after a long summer canoe trip.

Buy it: KT Tape Pro, $20, Shoppers Drug Mart

Eat or be eaten

If he loves a camping trip with the guys, or sitting out back by the fire, make his leisure time more enjoyable by taking bug bites (that means you mosquitoes, black flies and lice) out of the equation.

This homeopathic oral repellant is easy to chew, takes effect within 30 minutes, and though it doesn't guarantee no bites, it ensures fewer happen and their severity is reduced.

Buy it: Mozi-Q, starting at $10, available at health food retailers. For more visit mozi-q.com

Can I kick it?

It's true that, with age, shoes need to be more about function than form, but that doesn't mean aesthetics have to get thrown out. These Vibram-soled shoes are designed for long-term comfort with style in mind.

Buy it: Hi-Tec Sierra Mids, sizes 7-14, $150, Sears stores across Canada

See and be seen

Keep Dad's eyes protected while keeping his style in check with these fashionable, and functional, folding sunglasses. They'll fit right in a shirt pocket or he can tuck them neatly into an overnight bag.

Buy it: Ray Ban Folding Aviator (shown in gold), $245, Sporting Life

Cute comic

In this hilarious and charming follow-up to the bestselling comic Darth Vader and Son, cartoonist Jeffrey Brown offers a fun take on the trials and joys of raising a daughter à la Vader to Princess Leia.

Buy it: Vader's Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown, $9, Indigo.ca

Good brew

For the DIY dad who loves a cold beer, Brooklyn Brew Shop has created many flavours to choose from, equalling hours and hours of brewing fun.

Buy it: Beer making kit, $50, Indigo.ca

Clever camper

For the outdoorsy dad who loves a good gadget, this innovative and eco-friendly product will cook food and charge his phone simultaneously. 

Buy it: BioLite Campstove, $130, BioLiteStove.com and Mec.ca

Summer read

This wonderfully unique story is about a man who excapes from his reitrement home and begins an adventurous journey involving murders, criminals and hilarious escapades. A feel-good read that’s an international bestseller for a reason.

Buy it: The 100-year-old man who climbed out the window and disappeared by Jonas Jonasson, $10, Indigo.ca

Dream clean

Make your snuggles less gnarly and help him clean up in time for dinner with this oat milk and shea butter-infused shave cream from Lush.

Buy it: Dirty shaving cream, $14, Lush.ca

Find more for Dad in our Father's Day guide here.