20 gift ideas for the dad who loves life by the lake

These classic, mouth-blown mugs will help Dad enjoy his brewski (or OJ) in style. More info: www.chapters.ca

Not your standard portable folding chair, this chair sits high off the ground, with an overall height of 34 inches—perfect for a long-legged dad who doesn’t want his knees around his ears. More info: www.alitedesigns.com

A vacuum bottle, coffee press, and mug—all in one handy BPA-free unit. Storage in the stopper will carry dry ground coffee so Dad can enjoy a fresh cup on the road. More info: www.shopstanley-pmi.com

If your dad enjoys the cottage, then a subscription to Cottage Life magazine is the perfect Father’s Day gift—if we do say so ourselves. More info: www.cottagelife.com

You can drop this heavy-duty lantern from five feet and leave it out all night in the rain—nothing dims its brightness except the switch that cuts the light to 50 or 10 percent. More info: www.zippo.com

Let your dad know that he’s still the undefeated lord of the grill with this lightweight, tri-blend cotton tee. More info: www.cottagelife.com

This handmade leather wallet comes with its own tin of leather conditioner, so Dad can keep it soft and supple for years to come. More info: www.etsy.com

Just because your dad knows how to swing a hammer doesn’t mean he’s not also a sentimental guy. Let him be both with this hammer that’s engraved with a loved one’s own handwriting. More info: www.etsy.ca

If your dad’s the bearded type, soften up those scratchy whiskers with this vegan beard balm made with organic oils. More info: www.amazon.com

Let your dad bring the outdoors in with these rustic wooden coasters, perfect for saving the coffee table from a sweaty bottle of beer. More info: www.worldmarket.com

You could give your dad a stump to sit on—he’d probably like it—but you can ratchet up the sophistication factor just a bit with these stump-inspired seats instead. More info: www.kalonstudios.com

This is one of those tools your dad didn’t know he wanted. Pry, chop, pull nails or hammer—this rough-and-ready tool will do it all. More info: www.leevalley.com

Because any time is cottage time, this tee is perfect for cottagey dads. Just don’t complain if he’s late for dinner. More info: www.cottagelife.com

Love the outdoors but hate bugs? This pop-up mosquito shelter lets Dad enjoy cottage nights without the mosquitoes enjoying him. More info: www.leevalley.com

This portable grill allows your dad to take his love of barbecue anywhere he goes. Just pop out the legs, throw in some charcoal, and dinner is just around the corner. More info: www.uncommongoods.com

Does your dad enjoy a good poker game? This portable set allows him to carry his game wherever he goes. The only thing he’s missing are munchies (so maybe add those to his gift). More info: www.crateandbarrel.com

Turn your next family bonfire into a slightly more adult celebration with these handcrafted bourbon-flavoured marshmallows. S’mores will never be the same… More info: www.wondermade.com

Dad won’t need a full-on smoker to get intensely flavourful meat and other grilled delights. Just fill this handy smoker box with wood chips, and smell the smoulder. More info: www.lynxgrills.com

Perfect as either an overnight bag or a gym bag, this low-key duffel has a removable shoulder strap and a subtle nautical style. More info: www.herschelsupply.com

Perfect for the dad who has everything and appreciates the good things, Bespoke Post provides a year’s worth of monthly goodies. Once you buy Dad a gift card, he can go online and set up his account -- then wait for his box of awesome each month. More info: www.bespokepost.com