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Father’s Day Gift Ideas For When You Have No Clue What To Get Dad

Shopping doesn't have to be so hard.
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It can be hard shopping for dad, especially if he's not one to share his emotions or say what he's really thinking. Come Father's Day, this predicament becomes all the more challenging.

Do you play it safe and get him a new barbecue apron like you do every year, or do you take a gamble and get him something more original like a pro gaming mouse to enhance his favourite pastime?

If you want to take the latter route but aren't sure where to start, have no fear! We've rounded up 20 thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas that say "I love you." Just match your dad's personality with the gift and you're sure to have a perfect pairing!

1. The Outsider by Stephen King

Chapters/Indigo

Buy it here: Chapters/Indigo, $19.99

2. Print polo shirt

Zara

Buy it here: Zara, $39.90

3. Lettering and calligraphy kit

Amazon

Buy it here: Amazon, $32

4. A Game of Thrones Catan

Amazon

Buy it here: Amazon, $103.93

5. Hockey Canada hat

Peace Collective

Buy it here: Peace Collective, $40

6. Mindfulness journal

Chapters/Indigo

Buy it here: Amazon, $17.50

7. Lomography Panoramic 35mm Camera

Urban Outfitters

Buy it here: Urban Outfitters, $104

8. Smiley face pool float

Urban Outfitters

Buy it here: Urban Outfitters, $54

9. "The Greatest Showman"

Amazon

Buy it here: Amazon, $20

10. Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler

Amazon

Buy it here: Amazon, $99

11. Calypso by David Sedaris

Chapters/Indigo

Buy it here: Chapters/Indigo, $20.99

12. Salt and pepper sweatpants

Roots

Buy it here: Roots Canada, $72

13. Gord Downie's "Introduce Yourself" Vinyl

Amazon

Buy it here: Amazon, $29.97

14. Cotton rope hammock

Amazon

Buy it here: Chapters/Indigo, $219.50

15. Jason Markk shoe cleaning kit

Sport Chek

Buy it here: Sport Chek, $23.99

16. Deadpool Funko POP!

Amazon

Buy it here: Amazon, $11.37

17. Macrame plant hanger

Etsy

Buy it here: Etsy, $100.24

18. Nike duffel bag

Hudson's Bay

Buy it here: Hudson's Bay, $48

19. Mixed drink kit

Etsy

Buy it here:Etsy, $35

20. Sundome 3-person tent

Amazon

Buy it here: Amazon, $74.64

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