Anyone else find that Dad’s the hardest to buy for!? They never need anything or they already have it. If you want to make your Dad feel extra special with a gift he’s sure to love, here are some ideas for Father’s Day in Ottawa this year.
For The Dad That Loves To BBQ
Thursty Pedaler has made Father’s Day in Ottawa easy with their BBQ and Brew gift package. They’ve loaded this gift with local goodies. Choose customizations to suit your Dad. You can swap out beer for wine and choose the meat he’ll like best. They’ll also include a personalized note for you if you want. Pre-order here before June 17th.
You may remember Thursty Pedaler from their group pedal parties on their huge bike. Until they can bring it back they’ve been creating some amazing cocktail kits. Perfect way to bring the fun home.
For The Dad That Loves Gin
Pick up a Papa Pack from The Thirsty Maiden for Father’s Day in Ottawa. The packs include 1 bottle of artisanal gin from Collective Arts Distilling, compact hand sanitizer for the car, a bar of soap and lip balm from Man Soap, and 4 maple bacon cupcakes. Choose from regular gin, made with rhubarb and hibiscus, or made with plum and blackthorn. Imagine the cocktails you can create with these fun flavours. Order online for pickup at their cafe on June 20th or 21st.
The Thirsty Maiden has a beautiful cafe and patio so stay for a coffee and a bite when you pick up your Papa Pack.
For The Dad That Loves Time Togther
Treat him to some patio drinks and time together for Father’s Day in Ottawa. Check out my patio guide to Ottawa to find somewhere to celebrate. Search by neighbourhood to find one closeby or venture out to one of Ottawa’s hidden patios or one with a view.
You could also go on a kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding adventure around Ottawa. Spend a day out on the water together. Find the best spots to go here.
For The Dad That Loves Ice Cream
Get him his favourite flavour from The Merry Dairy with a custom label for Father’s Day in Ottawa. For Father’s Day you can add a custom-message to your pint with their dad bod label. Pre-order here.
You can also get a dad-bod label for their trash panda pies. It has premium vanilla ice cream with swirls of raspberry sauce and malted fudge on an Oreo crust decorated with crushed pretzels on the edge. It serves 8. Pre-order here.
For The Dad That Loves His Mancave
Get him the Mancave Candle from Retreat Candle Co for Father’s Day in Ottawa. It’s strong yet sweet and tough but gentle, just like Dad. It has notes of cedarwood, musk, and sandalwood, offset with some sweet cherry, clove and plum.
Pair it with some popcorn from Yow Popcorn Co. They have awesome flavours like truffle parmesan, sriracha lime, taco guaco, honey bbq, and more. They have multiple sizes so you can get him a big bag or a few smaller ones. Make sure to order in advance.
For The Dad That Loves To Travel
Get him the Taste of Mexico meal from The Soca Kitchen for Father’s Day in Ottawa. It serves two and it’s packed with flavour. It comes with house guacamole and chips, shrimp tostada, octopus salpicon, 4 tacos, 2 churros, and pre-mixed margarita. I had this on Friday and loved it!
Soca Kitchen was featured on my Travel The World Through Ottawa Restaurants for their dishes that remind me of my time in Central and South America. It’s a great way to experience travel this summer right from home.
For The Dad That Loves Local
Get him a gift pack from Maker House for Father’s Day in Ottawa. They have multiple packs to choose from and they’re full of goods from Canadian makers. Each of their packs are themed so you can choose the best for your Dad, whether he’s a hiking Dad, Cheesy Dad and more.
Maker House celebrates Canadian makers and is a great spot to find unique items and shop local. They also have a #craftchange initiative which means a portion of their sales goes to charity.
For The Dad That Loves Beer
Get him a mix of beers from local brewery, Kichessipi Beer for Father’s Day in Ottawa. They have free delivery if you spend $40 or more. My Dad loves their beer, especially Stony Monday. They have a lot of different types to choose from. They also have a big patio if you want to enjoy the beers together.
For The Dad That Loves Hot Sauce
Get him some hot sauce, jellies, and pickled veggies from Gordz Hot Sauce for Father’s Day in Ottawa. Their hot sauce is all-natural and made with fresh ingredients grown here on Gordz Pepper Ranch in Ontario. They grow all kinds of peppers from mild to super hot.
For The Dad That Loves Wine
Take him on a winery tour of Kin Vineyards for Father’s Day in Ottawa. Take him for a tasting and purchase his favourite bottle of wine.
For The Dad That Loves Cooking
Head over to Pot and Pantry for the Dad that loves to cook. They have a section on their website full of ideas from beer tasting glasses, aprons, beer snacks, pasta makers, syrups, and more.
For the Dad That Loves Caesars
Get him a caesar kit for Father’s Day in Ottawa. Local distiller, Top Shelf has created the perfect kit with everything you need for the ultimate caesar.
Looking For The Perfect Card?
Head to The Gifted Type on Elgin. They have the best selection of cards in Ottawa and you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your Dad.
Julia started Little Miss Ottawa as a way to explore her hometown as a traveller would. She’s always planning her next adventure, whether it’s local or abroad. You’ll find her exploring with her camera in hand. She hopes Little Miss Ottawa helps bring you on new and fun adventures. Happy exploring :)
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