Entertaining 6 useful gifts for a cottage-loving dad By Charlotte D'Arcy Published: June 13, 2018 Updated: March 26, 2024 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Photo courtesy of Hydro Flask Hydro Flask® Water Bottle Help your dad stay hydrated by getting him a water bottle he can tote anywhere. The Hydro Flask® Standard Mouth Bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for 12. It's also BPA free and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Find it at MEC, SportChek, and Amazon.ca. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Photo courtesy of TravelChair TravelChair Ultimate Slacker 2.0 This chair weighs less than five pounds, so your dad can take it on a hike, to the golf course, or to an outdoor music fest. It's also perfect for impromptu campfires and fishing at the end of the dock. Find it at MEC. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Photo courtesy of Leatherman Leatherman Juice CS4 This incredibly slick multi-tool will help your dad with chores around the cottage—and out of a sticky situation on the trail. The Juice CS4 comes with 15 tools, including a corkscrew for any wine-related emergencies. Find it at Sail and MEC. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Photo courtesy of Ten Speed Press Feast By Firelight by Emma Frisch Feast By Firelight: Simple Recipes for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors is the perfect cookbook for a dad who loves roasting things over an open fire. Find it at Indigo. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Photo courtesy of Parks Canada Shop Parks Canada Unisex Essential Hoody Keep pops cosy by giving him the gift of a super soft, Canada-themed sweatshirt. Not only will you be supporting a good cause, you'll also get to celebrate some of the nation's greatest treasures with your dad. Find it at the Parks Canada Shop. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Photo courtesy of Fatboy Fatboy Lamzac Now your dad can take a couch with him wherever he goes. All you have to do to assemble this ingenious inflatable couch is catch air in it and wrap it up. Voila, you now have a comfortable place to sit—and it takes up minimal room in your pack. It's perfect for the beach, camping, and anywhere else you need an instant couch in the great outdoors. Find one near you here. View in Fullscreen Related galleries The aunties are here! This multi-generational family reunion is fuelled by a mouth-watering Filipino feast The 7 best drinks for your summer at the cottage 5 bubbly boozy drinks you should be sipping on this summer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 useful gifts for a cottage-loving dad Father’s Day is this weekend! If you’re in dire need of a gift for your pops, we’ve got some quality recommendations. Each item on this list is perfect for an outdoor-loving, cottage-dwelling, campfire-building dad.