Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Mom

Looking for the perfect gift for an adventurous mom? Here are 19 ideas

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Still searching for a thoughtful gift for Sunday? We can help. Below you’ll find 19 gift ideas for the outdoorsy Mom, suiting every type of weekend warrior and outdoor enthusiast.

19 Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Mom

woman standing on a rock in the ocean wearing an Ocin bikini
Ocin

1. Two-Piece Swimsuit

The Hybrid Classic top ($141) and Retro Hi bottom ($127) from Ocin can be mixed and matched with the Vancouver brand’s other swimsuit pieces, such as a wrap top, a halter top and a high-waisted bottom. Each piece is made from Econyl, an innovative fibre crafted from nylon waste—think fishing nets and carpet flooring. Ocin also partners with companies dedicated to protecting the ocean.

woman posing in a purple athletic shirt and green shorts
Icebreaker

2. Performance Tee

Lightweight and breathable, the Merino Blend 75 Cool-Lite Featherlight short-sleeve T-shirt ($130) from Icebreaker will keep Mom feeling cool and dry, even during the warmest summertime adventures.

MEC turquoise Patagonia shorts
Patagonia, MEC

3. Quick-Drying Shorts

Plastic waste rescued from coastal communities is transformed into Patagonia’s stretchy and breathable Multi Trails shorts ($85) from MEC.

hettas running shoes on the ground
Hettas

4. Running Shoes

Mom will truly hit her stride in a pair of Hettas running shoes ($238). The Canadian brand was founded by a mom—she named the company after her daughters—and the footwear is designed specifically for women’s anatomy and biomechanics. Choose from Alma Cruise (for walking and slow runs), Alma Tempo (for longer runs) and Alma Speed (for sprinting).

Woman wearing purple tank top posing with arms up to show wrist watch
Citizen

5. Dive Watch

Water-resistant to 200 metres, the EO2027-50X Promaster Dive watch ($575) from Citizen features oversized luminous hands and markers, making it easy to read underwater. Eco-Drive technology powers this stylish timepiece, which means any light source can charge it—no new battery required, ever.

MEC grey/blue puffy blanket
MEC

6. Puffy Blanket

Available in 10 fun colours, MEC’s warm and cozy Waste-Less Mountain Blanket ($80) is made from upcycled material—fabric left over from MEC’s popular sleeping bags—and filled with recycled insulation. The blanket is machine-washable, so it’s easy to clean after each of Mom’s alpine adventures.

woman posing in a black Reformation full-piece swimsuit
Reformation

7. One-Piece Swimsuit

The Algarve one-piece swimsuit ($258) from Reformation offers medium coverage and boasts adjustable straps. Bonus: 98 percent of the company’s products are crafted from recycled, regenerative or renewable materials. Reformation recently opened its first store in Western Canada, in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood.

blue MEC dry tote bags lined up in a row
MEC

8. Dry Bag

The perfect accompaniment to any wet and wild outing, the Odyssey dry tote from MEC is available in three sizes: 20 litres ($100), 40 litres ($120) and 60 litres ($130). Each of these durable bags will keep Mom’s belongings protected from rain, snow and surf.

woman in athletic wear posing with purple earbuds in
Staples Canada, Beats

9. Earbuds

Noise-cancelling and water-resistant, Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds ($350) from Staples Canada deliver rich sound while fitting securely, so they stay in place while Mom is on the go.

pink and white sneaker on a white background
Keen

10. Walking Sneakers

Is it a sneaker or is it a sandal? Yes. Keen’s Uneek WK sneaker ($160) combines the best of both in a unique open-air walking shoe. The sole is curved from toe to heel, which encourages forward momentum and a feeling of propulsion.

MEC black hiking poles
Black Diamond, MEC

11. Hiking Poles

Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles ($145) from MEC are made for tackling trails in all four seasons. The lightweight poles have durable soft rubber grips and padded webbing straps, and their length can be adjusted.

three tubes of drunk elephant tinted mineral sunscreen on a colourful background
Drunk Elephant

12. Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

Drunk Elephant’s lineup of Umbra SPF 30 mineral sunscreens ($47 each) includes three tints: Sheer (light pink), Tinte (golden medium) and Cocoa (warm brown). Each one delivers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection without leaving behind a white cast or a greasy feel. The sunscreens contain no fragrances, dyes or silicones.

red and black MEC life jacket
MEC

13. Personal Flotation Device

MEC’s Fulcrum PFD ($170) was designed to fit female paddlers specifically, but it also fits most men. The sides and shoulders can be adjusted.

Louis Vuitton pink Snearkerinas
Louis Vuitton

14. Stylish Sneakers

As comfortable as a sneaker, as light as a ballerina slipper, and as stylish as anything seen at the Met Gala earlier this month, the LV Sneakerina ($1,310) from Louis Vuitton is about as versatile as a shoe can be.

purple vest
Kathmandu

15. Vest

The lightweight Seeker PrimaLoft Active vest ($200) from Kathmandu is the perfect layering piece for hiking, skiing and other active outings. Made from recycled materials, the warm and stretchy vest is also breathable and water-repellent.

Om Organics mineral deodorant
Om Organics

16. Mineral Deodorant

Instead of aluminum or baking soda, Herb + Petal mineral deodorant ($29) from Om Organics uses tapioca starch, magnesium hydroxide and zinc ricinoleate to stop underarm odours. Om Organics is a Canadian company that makes plant-based skincare products containing no parabens, sulfates, toxins, synthetic colours or synthetic fragrances.

conair massage gun and parts
Conair

17. Massager

After a strenuous day of outdoor adventures, Mom could probably use some help with sore muscles and tight knots. Conair’s cordless Percussion Gun Massager ($150) has three heads of different sizes to target various types of aches and pains.

can of chateau water in the back pocket of blue jeans
Château Water

18. Sparkling Water

Add some sparkle to Mom’s eco-friendly on-the-go-hydration options with Château Water. Available in a slim 355 mL aluminum can ($2) or a 750 mL glass bottle ($5), the lightly sparkling water is sourced from Canada’s freshwater reserves. Find it at stores such as London Drugs, Choices, Pharmasave and Whole Foods.

outdoorsy/camping items at the Metropolis at Metrotown Mall
Photo by Sheri Radford

19. Mother’s Day at the Met

Until May 19, Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby is holding its annual Mother’s Day celebration, “We Love Moms and Mother Nature.” To visit the heart of this year’s festivities, head to the mall’s Grand Court (look for the giant hot-air balloon suspended above) and walk through an inflatable tree to be transported to a “glampsite” complete with tiki bar and camp-inspired kitchen—because sometimes the best outdoor adventures actually take place indoors.