Ideas for Canadian Gifts
A gift having to do with Canada can be a creative present whether someone is from the country or simply always wanted to go there. Canadian foods and drinks, sports memorabilia, maps and books, and a trip to Canada are all great ideas for a Canadian gift.
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Food and Drinks
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There are certain foods and drinks that are famously from Canada and would make great Canadian-themed gifts. Maple syrup, for example, is a sweet treat from Canada that also plays on the country's national symbol: the maple leaf. You can also give a six-pack of Canadian beer as a gift. Canada has hundreds of breweries, many of which sell beer in the United States. Some websites sell beer glasses and mugs with a Canadian logo, which would be a perfect addition to the beer gift.
Sports Gifts
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If there's one thing Canadians love, it's sports. The country has many sports teams including hockey, Lacrosse, soccer and curling. Give a Canadian sports fan a jersey or hat from his favorite team. If he'll be in Canada, buy him tickets to a game. You can also give him sports equipment, such as a hockey stick or soccer ball. If he doesn't know how to play, give him a gift card for lessons at a local recreation center.
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Maps and Books
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Give the gift of information with books and maps about Canada. Tour books can offer insight into regions of the country, including suggestions for places to sleep, eat and site-see. A coffee-table photography book with images of Canada will take the recipient on a visual journey. Maps are another informational gift for those interested in Canada. The recipient can map out a journey or highlight all the places she wants to go.
Trip to Canada
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No gift would be more Canadian than a trip to the country. Think about what the recipient would like to do in the country and tailor the trip around that. For example, book a ski trip to Vancouver for the adventuresome type, or schedule a shopping weekend in Montreal for a person who loves fashion. Just make sure the recipient will be available to leave on a vacation during that time. If you're not sure when he'll be able to go, buy him a gift card for a hotel stay or a plane ticket voucher.
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