10 Things Your Dad REALLY wants for Father's Day

Give him the gift of adventure
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Your dad is the “best ever,” right? But I bet when you ask him,“What would you like for Father's Day?” he never gives you a straight answer. If he did, this is what he would say. 

I would love …

1. To test just how tough and waterproof my GoPro is.

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2.  A big boy adventure with trains, planes and canoes.

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3.  Premium seats to photograph my favourite “Raptor” in action.

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4. To connect with you – without using wi-fi.

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5. To earn some bragging rights.

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6. To have a wild good time (and not get in trouble for it).

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7. To explore a real “Man Cave.”      

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8. Some outdoor photography lessons.

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9.  To escape to my own private island.

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10. A night out with Ontario’s brightest stars.

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About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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