All About the Guys

For: The Socialite
Who he is: This guy is constantly on the go! Despite a packed schedule, he always finds time to pencil you in.
The perfect gift: Help him to stay on time with this Roots Gravity Watch ($125, at Roots) that’s the perfect blend of practicality and panache.

For: The Culinary Master
Who he is: This friend has got the skills to cook up a storm. Everyone loves it when he throws a party because you know, from appetizers to dessert, the good food won’t stop!
The perfect gift: Give him Cook with Jamie Oliver ($28, at Chapters) so he can show off his culinary chops with some new recipes.

For: Mr. Green
Who he is: This guy is eco conscious and is willing to do his part to help out Mother Earth.
The perfect gift: This guy knows how bad plastic is for the environment so a Sigg Water Bottle (1.0 L, $30, at Curbside Cycle) will ensure he stays hydrated and committed to his cause.

For: The Fitness Guru
Who he is: He’s the guy who’s hitting the gym any spare chance he gets. He is mindful about what he eats and is totally health conscious.
The perfect gift: The Nike + iPod Sport Kit ($39, at Apple) will transform his iPod from a music player into a personal trainer that will provide real-time feedback as well as track his performance.

For: The Artist
Who he is: Whether it’s poetry or prose, drawings or paintings, this guy’s got the creative bug.
The perfect gift: Choose from a variety of Moleskine notebooks (from $9, wallacks.com) he can use to jot down his creative musings or sketch his newest masterpiece.

For: The Workaholic
Who he is: This guy just doesn’t know how to leave his work behind. He’s constantly shooting out emails, and calls from the office just never seem to stop.
The perfect gift: Your friend will be truly grateful for this stainless steel Flip Top Card Case ($17, mydreamwedding.ca)—one classy way to carry his business cards. Add a few more dollars and have it engraved for a personal touch.

For: The Worldly Wanderer
Who he is: You never know how to track this guy down because you never know which part of the world he’s roaming. You know he’ll always be there when you need him, though.
The perfect gift: The Braun PocketGo ($29, jetsetter.ca) is a compact and versatile shaver he can carry with him wherever he goes to always looks his best.

For: The Intellect
Who he is: This guy loves to read, theorize and engage in a witty debate. He’s well-versed in the philosophies of Plato and Nietzsche and loves a good episode of Jeopardy.
The perfect gift: Let him test out his knowledge of the Great White North with The All Canadian Trivia Board Game ($40, boardgames.ca).

For: The Gamer Geek
Who he is: He owns every gaming system you can think of and knows all the tricks to beat any game.
The perfect gift: Even when he’s all dressed up, these Wiimote Cufflinks ($150, cufflinks.com) will make sure your friend’s personality shines through.

For: The Thrill Seeker
Who he is: His motto is live life to the fullest. He’s not afraid to try anything, and while some people call it crazy, he thinks it’s exhilarating.
The perfect gift: Let him have a go at wild water rafting, a flight combat simulator or a motorcycle rental for the day. Choose from a variety of Life Experiences (start at $67, lifeexperiences.ca) gift cards so your friend can have the adventure of a lifetime.

For: The Big Kid
Who he is: He can’t resist a silly toy or practical joke and he still has his model car collection from when he was a kid.
The perfect gift: He’ll love driving this Hot Wheels Speed Racer RC Racer X GT ($10, at Toys “R” Us) remote control car. It’ll really bring out the boy in him.

For: The City Guy
Who he is: He’s a walking tour guide to the city. He knows the best places to grab a latte and the hottest places to hit for a night on the town.
The perfect gift: Make sure he has a pair of stylish and protective Oakley Twitch ($125, at Oakley) sunglasses while he’s making his way around the city.

For: The Outdoorsman
Who he is: This guy can pitch a tent in one minute flat and isn’t afraid to get a little dirty. He prefers to spend his time outdoors rain or shine.
The perfect gift: Your resourceful friend will never run out of ways to use this Leatherman Wave II Multi-tool ($80, at Mountain Equipment Co-op). Its compact size may be deceiving: it contains a serrated knife, pliers, bit drivers, a saw and so much more.

For: The Homebody
Who he is: This guy enjoys nothing more than lounging around at home. While he’ll never ditch any plans you might make, he prefers the comforts of his own pad.
The perfect gift: These Men’s Lucca Sheepskin Moccasins ($135, at Soft Moc) are the homeboy’s perfect at home accessory.

For: The Movie Buff
Who he is: He can quote lines from any film in any genre and will never turn down an invitation to the movies. His abundant DVD collection means trips to your local rental store are replaced by trips to his house.
The perfect gift: The Godfather Collection: Coppola Restoration ($50, at HMV) will delight any moviegoer. The classic set has been fully restored and is loaded with special features sure to keep him glued to the screen.

For: The Athlete
Who he is: This guy is a sports fanatic. Baseball, basketball, hockey or golf, he excels at them all and never backs down from a challenge.
The perfect gift: He needs something to grab and go when he runs out to meet his friends for a game. This Adidas Santiago XXL gym bag ($40, at Sport Chek) is the perfect way to ensure he’s got everything from his sweats to his tennis racquet all in one place.

For: The Tech Whiz
Who he is: He’s the guy you call as soon as you need help navigating your way out of a computer crisis because he can make the intricacies of Ethernet cables, firewalls and binary codes seem as simple as Monday Night Football.
The perfect gift: An 8GB flash drive ($135, at Magic Pony) styled after Star Wars’ C-3PO is a fun gift that will allow him to carry his most important files at all times.

For: The Music Man
Who he is: He knows all the latest tunes from indie to pop and is always creating the perfect playlist for any occasion. 
The perfect gift: Help him hone his skills with the iPod DJ Mixer ($132, at Urban Outfitters). Plug in two iPods so he can spin and scratch his own digital tunes.