For the dad who has it all, finding a new gift idea each year can be a challenge. After the holidays, birthdays, and now Father’s Day, it’s easy to run out of inspiration.
Skip the stress this year and show him how much you care with a thoughtful local gift from this guide. Whether you’re offering adventure or some much-deserved peace and quiet, this list is sure to have something to help him feel his best.
A day exploring Gatineau Park together with a rental from Nomades du Parc or a gift certificate to enjoy later.
A day in the Spa Village. Either book a break to add to their calendar right away or buy a gift certificate they can use at their leisure, they never expire.
Cooking and grilling accessories from Trappe à Fromage.
Cocktail making accessories from Distillerie du Square, a bottle of local spirit or a cocktail-making class to enjoy together.
A drink and time spent together in Square Old Chelsea is also a great moment-made-gift.
A new or used vinyl (or three) from Boutique Musique in Wakefield.
Breakfast together at Bobino Bagel and some bagels to take home.
So, what will make Dad’s happy this Father’s Day?
Who says you need an entire day off to treat yourself? Give happy hour a whole new meaning with a 5 to 9 after your 9 to 5 at Nordik Spa Village. Clock out, head over, and swap traffic for good food, cold drinks and warm laughs. You don’t have to live for the weekend when your weekday evenings can look like this.
Close enough for a spontaneous weekend or midweek getaway, yet far enough to feel like a complete escape from the hustle of city life, this journey leads to Old Chelsea, a charming slice of paradise nestled in Gatineau Park. At the heart of this retreat lies Nordik Spa Village Chelsea, North America’s largest spa, an experience that’s absolutely worth the drive.
Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea, where the phrase “Elsewhere is here” takes on its full meaning. As a former employee, I had the chance to enjoy the place from a privileged perspective. What I discovered there, beyond the baths and saunas, was the power of well-being through gastronomy. A day of “me time” is a must, and I can guarantee that it’s worth it.
