June 15th, 2010
Father's Day Gift Guide Calgary
Papa might preach, but he usually knows best. Herewith, Vitamin Daily Calgary’s Top 5 treats (from $20 to splurge).
If he knows every line to Anchorman, The Big Lebowski and all three of The Godfather films, let him sport it proudly with a classic movie T-shirt, $19.50. Beware: upon receiving the gift, he’ll probably start reciting all of Don Vito Corleone’s lines. At Old Navy, www.oldnavy.ca
Boys will be boys, even when they become dads. Let him get in on the FIFA World Cup action with a Fair Trade Sports soccer ball, $30. If he’s more Kobe than Cristiano, there are also basketballs and volleyballs.
At Ten Thousand Villages, 220 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, 403-270-0631, www.tenthousandvillages.ca
It’s still the Year of the Tiger but when it comes to golf, it’s all about Phil. Get Dad on the Mickelson wagon with the Odyssey White Ice #9 putter (the same one the 2010 Masters champ uses). $150 at Golftown, www.golftown.com
He’ll be the coolest dad on the lake this summer in a pair of Ransom by Adidas Originals boat shoes. The refined classic summer shoe comes in black or brown, $140. At Henry, 2115 Fourth St. SW, Calgary, 403-209-5030, www.thinkhenry.com
For the master of the grill, the Broil King’s Porta-Chef S ($159) gives Dad the freedom to grill on the go. The legs snap up for compact storage and easy transportation. At Barbecues Galore, 3505 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, 403-250-1558 and 5875 Ninth St. SE, Calgary, 403-258-4440, www.barbecuesgalore.ca
