45 Gifts for Grandpa That Will Be a Hit

Smartwatches can never replace the timeless appeal of a mechanical pocket watch. This ornate watch with exposed gears keeps perfect time and comes with a chain and winding key.

Your grandpa’s fine motor skills will be put to the test as he gently folds and slots together thin steel sheets to create an intricate metal model of the most famous ship ever put to sea.

As long as paper money is a thing, money clips will be cool. If he’s a fan of carrying cold, hard cash (and hates a bulky wallet in his back pocket), then he’ll love this black, soft-touch leather clip.

Canadian treasure Peter Mansbridge shares his life and work (as chief correspondent of CBC News and anchor of The National) in Off the Record, a series of stories about his most important moments—from reporting on the fall of the Berlin Wall and 9/11 to interviewing prime ministers from John Diefenbaker to Justin Trudeau.

Anyone can secure an envelope with a lick, but a wax seal shows appreciation for the finer things. With its wooden handle and brass compass head, this stamp is a classy way to conclude any letter.

The lost art of analog radio design makes a return in this beautifully crafted wooden AM/FM radio with a classic metal rotary dial. It’s a perfect complement to any home office or living room.

No matter how old your grandpa gets, he can’t help but feel young in comparison to a 5,000-year-old game. This ornate backgammon set has a gorgeously stitched cloth board, leatherette case and ivory-like pieces.

Does your pop-pop sport a chin full of fur? If so, consider giving him this tin of beard butter made with all-natural ingredients to moisturize both his whiskers and the skin beneath.

Socks—every man needs them. And the older the man, the more he appreciates the sort of high-quality breathable hosiery that provides a bit of support—like the black crews in this practical eight-pack from Fruit of the Loom.

The Philips Sonicare DailyClean 2100 comes to the rescue of grandpas with delicate gums and sensitive choppers, gently but thoroughly cleaning teeth and the tissue they sit in.

The older you get, the more glasses you have. Prescription glasses, sunglasses, reading glasses and more. This stylish leather case holds up to six pairs and rolls up for easy transport and storage.

Young or old, everyone’s tootsies sometimes get a little cold. These suede leather moccasin-style slippers with a grippy, lightweight outer sole are perfect for getting around the house in comfort.

If your gramps likes a clean shave, this Philips shaver is the ticket. Its trio of pivoting heads gets the job done and the rubber grip ensures a steady grasp, even when wet. Bonus: The pop-up trimmer is aces for mustache and sideburn work.

Featuring every Hockey Hall of Fame player to score more than 500 goals—and the goalies that faced them—this book is loaded with the sort of trivia that’ll let Grandpa shut down hockey arguments before they get started.

Older bodies tend to get a little creaky and sore—especially the feet. This foot massager with four rotational heads, 12 massage notes and soothing heat helps knead away everything from arch pain and tension.

Help your grandpa beat back the winter blues felt by all Canadian golfers with this three-metre putting green, featuring three holes, two “sand traps” and lifelike grass.

Written when he was just 24, Lou Gehrig’s memoir has been published in book form for the first time. It’s a fascinating look into the life of a baseball legend, long before he was diagnosed with the disease that now bears his name.

A pair of ten-ounce Toronto Raptors tumblers is bound to get plenty of use from a basketball-loving grandpappy. The team’s logo is mechanically etched onto each, ensuring a long-lasting finish.

Who doesn’t want to play catch with their grandpa? This quality Rawlings glove has a basket web, a Velcro cinch and a full leather palm and finger pad to protect his paw.

Help your grandpa show the world his passion for DIY projects with a keychain sporting a trio of pendants in the shape of a hammer, wrench and a ruler engraved with his family title.

Retrieving a screw dropped deep into an engine or a battery that’s fallen between car cushions can be a chore. This telescoping magnetic grabber reaches into places hands can’t fit while illuminating them with a built-in flashlight head.

This thermometer is the gadget your grandpa probably didn’t know he needed. Useful for measuring the temperature of car engines, wall surfaces, ventilation ducts and even food, it makes for a great surprise present.

This powerful spot cleaner shampoos small and hard-to-reach stains on rugs, car interiors, furniture and more. Just fill the tank with water and cleaning solution, plug it in and start spraying and sucking.

Every car needs a jump starter in an emergency. It can jumpstart dead batteries, fill a flat tire, charge a phone and do it all while brightening the night with its built-in light.

Your grandad will look like a professional bartender when he whips out his new champagne bottle opener, which removes foil, wire and cork in one quick-and-snazzy motion.

Want some tasty hors d’oeuvres when you see Grandpa? Give him this wooden charcuterie board with cutlery and, on your next visit, you’ll be eating cheese and meat till your heart’s content.

This rotating spice rack looks great on counters and takes the guesswork out of measuring by precisely dispensing ¼ teaspoon of flavour with each click of a bottle handle.

Oil and vinegar are a match made in heaven, and they’ve never looked better together than they do in these luxe stainless steel dispensers. Plus, their long, narrow spouts keep messes to a minimum.

A perfect gift for grandpas who’ve been forced off traditional fried foods for health reasons, Kalorik’s compact air fryer cuts out the oil and grease while keeping all the flavour.

Every guy, no matter his age, needs a good grill apron—and what’s more masculine than leather? Outset’s brown suede apron with deep front pockets is practical, durable and looks fantastic.

Barbecues make great steaks, but nothing can match the tenderness—or simplicity—of a slab of sous-vide meat. Give it a quick 30-second grill to finish and your guests will never know you cooked it in warm water.

Quality gloves never go unappreciated in Canada. These plaid-and-leather, fleece-lined work gloves are ideal for everything from long walks to shovelling snow—and they look great, to boot.

Cut lines and retrieve lures from game fish in seconds with this handy set of tools, which includes pliers, scissors and a hook remover. It’s a perfect gift for any amateur angler.

Whether your grandpa likes to fish, hunt or simply explore the outdoors, this collection of 501 tips—from pitching a tent in the snow to finding shelter in a pile of leaves—should prove compelling reading.

Those cold morning hunting treks and fishing expeditions get a little more bearable with this high-quality hand warmer, guaranteed to help keep fingers and palms toasty for up to 12 hours.

This compact, precise digital scale will let your granddad take the guesswork out of weighing his next catch. It even keeps a running trip tally to ensure he stays within fishing regulation limits.

Ditch the spray, smoke, and scent of traditional mosquito repellents with this compact, powerful bug-beater. It creates an invisible 4.5-metre no-fly zone, keeping campsites skeeter-free for up to 12 hours.

Fires made from flint and tinder can be satisfying, but sometimes you want an instant flame. Enter the Outland portable fire bowl, a propane-powered burner with a long-lasting enamel finish. It’s car camping made easy.

This smart power outlet has almost infinite uses. Wake up to a hot carafe of coffee or turn on the lights while you’re away. Just about any electronic that you can plug into an outlet will work with this device, and you’ll gain the power to turn the item on or off from just about anywhere.

Technology doesn’t have to be intimidating. Once paired with a computer or phone, the Google Nest Mini smart speaker will do anything you tell it. Just speak a command like “play some Johnny Cash” and it will dutifully obey.

Give gramps the gift of entertainment with Google’s easy-to-use TV streamer. Just plug it in and connect to Wi-Fi to start streaming shows from pretty much any service you can think of.

If your pop-pop likes walks and runs, a good pair of wireless earbuds is a must. Anker’s Soundcore Life Dot2 buds pair quickly and easily, then provide 100 hours of playtime for music, podcasts, audiobooks and more.

Does your grandpa tend to misplace things? Apple’s AirTags are the answer. Attach them to keys, wallets and bags, then find these items instantly with just a couple of taps in the app.

Daily activity becomes much more engaging with a Fitbit smartwatch. Use it to track progress towards fitness goals, monitor your heart rate, analyze sleep patterns and even manage stress.