05-17-2010, 10:23 AM
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Gifts from Calgary/Canada?
I'm going to Japan on Saturday, and I'm having a hard time finding gifts/souvenirs (that aren't lame) to bring with me.
Outside of the obvious t-shirts, shot glasses, maple syrup, Flames stuff... Anyone have any ideas? The more unique to Calgary or Canada, the better.
Edit: In addition, good places to obtain said items :P
Last edited by Vex; 05-17-2010 at 10:29 AM.
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05-17-2010, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Cowboy hats.
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05-17-2010, 10:25 AM
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Location: NYYC
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It's expensive, but a Hudson's Bay blanket is a pretty iconic Canadian gift. Probably way to crazy for Japan though, were I know you're expected to give everyone and their dog something....
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05-17-2010, 10:26 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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My mom likes to give moccasins. I don't, but my mom does.
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05-17-2010, 10:28 AM
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Inuit Soapstone carvings
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05-17-2010, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Vancouver
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I went to Lammles and they have some trinkets there. They have little cell phone thingies that girls like to tie to the lanyard hook. That's what I took when I went to Japan. And everyone in Japan, both boys and girls, have something hanging from their phone. Most of the time it's some kind of Anime thing that I didn't understand.
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05-17-2010, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Those plush animals in a can from banff.
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05-17-2010, 10:30 AM
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Norm!
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Find a stuffed beaver
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05-17-2010, 10:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Find a stuffed beaver
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There's a joke there somewhere
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05-17-2010, 10:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worth
I went to Lammles and they have some trinkets there. They have little cell phone thingies that girls like to tie to the lanyard hook. That's what I took when I went to Japan. And everyone in Japan, both boys and girls, have something hanging from their phone. Most of the time it's some kind of Anime thing that I didn't understand.
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I know where I'm going at lunch now, thanks!
Last edited by Vex; 05-17-2010 at 10:34 AM.
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05-17-2010, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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Freedom
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05-17-2010, 10:44 AM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Nickelback CDs.
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05-17-2010, 11:15 AM
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Quilts Etc has a bunch of Olympic stuff (i.e. plush mascots, mascot keychains, etc.) on clearance... maybe more Vancouver than Calgary, but definitely Canadian.
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05-17-2010, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Calgary
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There is this Canada store in the mall downtown.
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05-17-2010, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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A belt-buckle the size of your face. I'm sure that sort of crap would be rather unique in Japan.
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05-17-2010, 11:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
Nickelback CDs.
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All of them, please.
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05-17-2010, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: east van
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Take maple syrup, then make em pancakes when you get there.
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05-17-2010, 12:42 PM
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RANDOM USER TITLE CHANGE
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Some beef jerky and pemmican.
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05-17-2010, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Komskies
Cowboy hats.
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I second this... anything cowboy orientated. .... belt buckles, shirts, stetsons, boots. or... western art (cowboys, wildlife, scenery)... pictures, sculptures, etc.
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05-17-2010, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Calgary
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You could give them Ales Kotalik.
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