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25 Christmas Gifts For All Kinds Of Dads

Jesse Ferreras— The Huffington Post Canada

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The holidays are coming up fast, and that means it's time to dash out to the stores or online to find the best gifts for everyone in your family.

And we have you covered if you're still looking for ideas on what to buy Dad this year.

There are lots of possibilities for all kinds of fathers.

Is your dad an outdoorsy type? Buy him a sophisticated pocket knife! Is he active? Pick up a cardio watch! Does he enjoy vintage items? Then grab him an old-timey shaving kit!

We've put together a list of some of the coolest items we think will make dads happy this Christmas. The good news is you won't have to brave the crowds for many of them; just the hordes of people shopping online.

Here are some of the best Christmas gift ideas for Dad:

Christmas Gift Ideas for Dads

Beard Oil(01 of25)

Beard Oil, US$19.95, Etsy.Beards look great, but they don't always smell so great if they're not taken care of. Help dad maintain his with beard oil! (credit:Etsy)

Grooming Kit(02 of25)

Beard Grooming Kit, US$49, Etsy.Keeping the beard smelling nice is one thing; grooming it is quite another. This kit includes oil, a comb, scissors and balm, everything Dad needs to keep that vintage, rustic look going strong. (credit:Etsy)

Bottle Opener(03 of25)

Beer Bottle Opener and Jar, US$29, Etsy.For when Dad wants to crack a cold one in the garage or the backyard. (credit:Etsy)

Timepiece(04 of25)

Birks Blue Label Watch, US$1,795, Birks.For the classy dad who likes to keep up with his appointments. (credit:Birks)

Game Time(05 of25)

Bison Dice Cup, $59, Orvis.For Dad's game of backgammon at the gentlemen's club. Or as you like to call it, the basement. (credit:Orvis)

Record Player(06 of25)

Crosley Radio Cruiser Portable Turntable, C$89.25, AmazonFor the Luddite dads out there. He doesn't go for iPhones, CDs or even eight-track tapes. He likes his music on vinyl. (credit:Amazon)

Dopp Kit(07 of25)

Dino Leather Dopp Kit, US$78, Etsy.For the father who likes a vintage feel to his shaving kit. Straight razor not included. (credit:Etsy)

Doctor Who Mug(08 of25)

Doctor Who Tardis Figural Mug, C$22.99, Amazon.Dad's a sci-fi geek and he can't hide it. Appeal to his inner doctor with this mug shaped like the TARDIS. (credit:Amazon)

Dual Beer Glass(09 of25)

Dual Beer Glass, US$35, Etsy.Because one is not enough. (credit:Etsy)

Tablet(10 of25)

Fire HD 6 Tablet, C$134, AmazonCheck out the plucky little tablet that Dad can fit in his pocket. With devices like this, who needs Apple? (credit:Amazon.ca)

Electronic Memory(11 of25)

HTC Fetch, C$29.99, TelusIs your Dad a forgetful type? Does he often leave his smartphone behind? Then the HTC Fetch is perfect for him. It's a device he can link up to his keychain and that beeps anytime he leaves his HTC smartphone 15 metres away. He may never leave it anywhere again. (credit:HTC)

Spiffy Hat(12 of25)

Irish Donegal Driver, $US79, Orvis.For Dad's weekend drive in the country. Or something. (credit:Orvis)

Luggage(13 of25)

Leather-and-Canvas Traveler Duffle, US$395, Orvis.For Dad's next business trip (credit:Orvis)

TV Time(14 of25)

Netflix Gift Cards, various prices, Netflix.Can't let Dad miss the upcoming season of "House of Cards." This will help him pay for that, and future months of Netflix service. (credit:Netflix)

Beer Holder(15 of25)

Personalized Beer Growler, US$29.90, Etsy.A great place to store your Dad's favourite craft brews. (credit:Etsy)

Cutting Board(16 of25)

Personalized Cutting Board, US$35+, Etsy.Let there be no confusion about the place where Dad slices up his vegetables. (credit:Etsy)

Music Lover(17 of25)

Personalized Guitar Pick, US$9, Etsy.For the father who loves plucking out a great tune. (credit:Etsy)

Videographer(18 of25)

Ricoh WG-M1 Waterproof Action Video Camera, C$319.99, AmazonDad's a daredevil, who loves to play on land and in the sea. Help him capture his most extreme moments with this sophisticated waterproof video camera. (credit:Amazon)

Furniture For The TV(19 of25)

Sandy TV Unit with Two Glass Doors and One Drawer, $743, Artemano.Dad likes to curl up and watch some TV when he comes home from work. Help him do that in this rustic-looking TV unit made of wood from a tree he could have chopped down himself. (credit:Artemano)

For The Watch-Obsessed(20 of25)

Six-Place Watchbox, US$98, Orvis.The more vintage-oriented Dads will need a place to keep all those watches. (credit:Orvis)

To Help The Watch Obsession(21 of25)

TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio Watch, C$339.099, AmazonDad needs to keep active. Help him do it with this TomTom watch, which has a heart rate monitor and training partner that can monitor his progress. (credit:Amazon)

Multi-tool(22 of25)

12-in-1 Multi Flashlight, US$25, OrvisThis one flashlight has almost everything your Dad needs to survive a night in the wild. (credit:Orvis)

Everything Dock(23 of25)

Universal Smart Eye and Watch Dock Valet, US$40, Etsy.Dad needs one place to keep all the things that help him keep time. Just imagine this upstanding little contraption on his dresser! (credit:Etsy)

Lawn Chair To The Extreme(24 of25)

Wine glass holder for a camping chair, US$9.99, Etsy.Because your Dad only camps with class. (credit:Etsy)

BBQ Cleaner(25 of25)

Wooden BBQ Cleaner, US$19.95, Etsy.Dad could clean the barbecue with any old brush, or he could use a tough wooden one, like this. The ad for the project says there's less potential to damage the grill itself. (credit:Etsy)

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