Made in Canada: Five Father’s Day gifts for the dad who wants nothing

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What does Dad want for Father’s Day? Ask him and chances are that his answer will be “nothing.”

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Thankfully, Made in Canada is here to help you turn “nothing” into something with this carefully curated list of products he didn’t even know he wanted. You’re welcome.

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Pajama Set
This is J
$174

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At the end of the day, all Dad wants is to be comfy. Toronto-based apparel business This is J’s super-soft and breathable T-shirt and pajama pant set fits the bill, with its roomy but not baggy fit and effortlessly co-ordinated look. The washer- and dryer-friendly set is made from 93 per cent viscose from bamboo and seven per cent Spandex. Brand fact: Toronto’s Jaimie Harris founded This is J in 2003, and he continues making the cosiest ensembles locally by using a closed-loop water system to knit, dye and print fabrics.

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Beard Box Care Package
Peregrine Supply Co.
$55

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Help Dad’s beard live its best life with this bundle of facial hair care products from Vancouver biz Peregrine Supply Co. It includes a Face and Beard Soap that cleans without drying, a bottle of Beard Oil to nourish the skin under the beard and reduce patchiness, and Beard Balm to soften the hair and provide hold and style. Brand fact: Formed in 2015, Peregrine is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Tyler Hill & Katrina Moscato-Hill, who hand-make their products in small batches.

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Dad Sweatshirt
Province of Canada
$118

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Dad’s signature summer sweatshirt ought to have his name on it. Beloved Toronto-based clothing label Province of Canada understood the assignment, creating this luxurious French Terry cotton pullover with a subtle embroidered label. The lightweight Dad Sweatshirt is smooth on the outside and feels like a soft towel on the inside, making it ideal for summer evenings by the fire. Brand fact: Province of Canada was founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife duo Jeremy Watt and Julie Brown.

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Bacon Blaze Hot Sauce
Maritimes Madness
$11.95

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When it comes to dads, one can rarely go wrong with bacon or hot sauce. So you can see why this concoction from Cardigan, P.E.I.-based maker Maritimes Madness fits the Father’s Day bill. Made with vinegar, cayennes, tomatoes, garlic, sugar and natural bacon flavour, Bacon Blaze Hot Sauce boasts a natural, smoky bacon flavour and a heat level that sits at the mid range. It’s gluten free, dairy free, nut free and soy free to boot. Brand fact: This family-based business makes all of its products from scratch in-house at its own facility.