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2014 Vancouver Gift Guide For Him

These sophisticated picks will delight any man, from stylish threads and slick gadgets to a variety of ways to get pleasantly buzzed

By BC Living /

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Make his holiday wishes come true with our favourite local finds of the season

Sahn Bicycle Helmet

Protect the head of the cyclist you love with this stylish Vancouver-made helmet. 

$129, walrushome.com



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Radish Empire Paipo Board

This traditional cedar body-surf board will bring a bit of cowabunga to Christmas. 

$350, switchbladesurf.com



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Love Jules Leather High-Tops

Every stitch on these locally made shoes was done by hand. 

$407, lovejulesleather.com



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East Van Vodka

Warm him up this winter with vodka made right here in Vancouver. 

$36-$44, oddsocietyspirits.com



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Muehle Vivo Shaving Set

Ensure he’ll be smooth with this classy shaving set. 

$255, shopmasc.com



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33 Acres 32 Oz Growler

He’ll be drinking in style this season with this striking ceramic growler from 33 Acres. 

$65, 33acresbrewing.com



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Grizzlies & Canuck Toque

Any sportsman worth his salt will adore these warm caps that beam with local pride. 

$32, thesportgallery.com



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Pyrrha Game Of Thrones House Lannister Necklace

Lannisters always pay their debts, and he’ll be in yours after you gift him with this official Game of Thrones necklace. 

18” $198, pyrrha.com



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Japanese Bar Tools Gold Baron Shaker

Bring out his inner mixologist with this three-piece cocktail shaker. 

$120, atkinsonsofvancouver.com



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Vintage East Van T-Shirt

Let him celebrate the city’s history with an archival map of Vancouver on his T-shirt. 

$28, thehiveprinting.com



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Palmer & Sons Laptop Sleeve

This gorgeous hand-stitched leather bag will protect his laptop wherever he goes. 

$320 (+ shipping & local taxes, shown with optional strap $50), palmerandsons.ca



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McDermott-Franz Collective Socks

If you’re going to give socks this holiday, make sure they’re statement-makers. 

$15, mcdermott-franz.com



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Douglas Coupland Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything

This guide to Coupland’s career is a local must-have. 

$29.95, vanartgallery.bc.ca



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Tivoli Audio Model One Radio

This Bluetooth AM/FM radio pumps out the jams with ear-pleasing quality. 

$300, tivoliaudio.ca