Outdoor Canada’s 2026 Mother’s Day gift guide for moms who hunt and fish

Mother’s Day is almost here, and if your mom’s ideal day is being knee-deep in a trout stream or sitting in a treestand, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up a fantastic selection of gifts for the outdoorsy mom in your life, from reliable camp essentials to top-shelf hunting and fishing gear. Whatever her passion, these picks are a genuine tribute to the woman who made the wild feel like home.

To every mom out there who ever untangled a line, dressed a deer or just sat quietly beside us watching a sunrise: we’re grateful for you, and we hope this is your best season yet.

TITAN BY ARCTIC ZONE COOLERS

After 40 years on the market, premium Titan by Arctic Zone soft-sided coolers are now available in Canada (at Canadian Tire and Walmart stores). Titan coolers feature innovative zipperless lids, which offers  one-handed access while ensuring a tight, reliable seal to keep food and drinks cold, thanks to Deep Freeze insulation. Many models include a removable, rigid plastic liner that keeps the bag’s shape, prevents leaks, protects contents from being crushed and makes cleaning simple.

Numerous models are available, ranging from compact lunch-sized cooler bags to one big enough for a camping trip, in both soft and semi-soft styles, induing shoulder strap and backpack configurations.

Learn more: www.arcticzone.com

COLUMBIA X DISNEY MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB COLLECTION

Getting kids excited about outdoor adventures just got a whole lot easier. Columbia Sportswear and Disney have teamed up for their 10th collaboration, launching the Mickey’s Outdoor Club collection—and it’s tailor-made for moms who want to make outdoor memories with their little ones. The line runs from toddler to adult sizing, so the whole family can match on the water or trail. Better yet, every piece actually performs: think Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection, moisture-wicking fabrics, and stain-resistant treatments. Standouts include performance long-sleeve shirts featuring Mickey fishing on a dock, quick-dry water shorts, organic cotton tees and UPF 50 hats — all adorned with playful Mickey graphics. Because the best gift for mom might just be an outdoor adventure she can share.

Learn more: www.columbiasportswear.ca

ERGOMAX 8 PIECE MASTER SET

The Outdoor Edge ErgoMax 8 Piece Master Set is ideal for preparing, carving and serving meats, as well as cutting fruits, vegetables and cheese. The set includes 6 knives with protective blade covers, a honing rod and a roll pack to store and carry the knives and honing rod.

The knives in this set are: a 7.25″ cleaver for cutting bones and dense cuts; an 8.0″ butcher knife for trimming and slicing meats; a 12.0″ brisket/slicing knife with Granton grinds for smoother, cleaner cuts when slicing briskets and carving turkeys; an 8″ chef’s knife for slicing, dicing and general food prep; a 6″ Santoku knife for chopping vegetables and slicing meats; and a 4.5″ serrated kitchen utility knife for all cutting tasks.

The handles are an attractive black and grey, and more importantly, are non-slip and ergonomically designed for ease of holding and cutting. The blades are black titanium-coated 5Cr15MoV steel making them very durable and easy to sharpen. These knives are versatile enough that mom can use them at home, then pack them when heading to the cabin or camping — slide the protective blade covers on, roll them into the pouch, and go.

Learn more: www.outdooredge.com

—Mike Hungle

RAMBLER INSULATED BOWLS

Yeti Rambler Insulated Bowls are designed to keep foods hot or cold. They have countless uses: keeping foods fresh while camping, at potluck dinners, taking food to friends and family, or mixing up hamburgers, making dips or marinating chicken wings.

These bowls come in round and low styles. Round bowls have higher side walls; low bowls have more compact sides. All bowls are double-wall vacuum insulated and made with 18/8 kitchen-grade stainless steel, making them food-safe and easy to hand-wash or put in the dishwasher. They all come with lids. The round bowls are available in 945ml, 1.9L and 4.2L sizes and the low bowls are available in 0.6L, 1.5L and 3.4L sizes. With the lids off, these bowls can be stacked for easy storage and transportation. Core colors are Navy, Cape Taupe and White.

The lids are made from Tritan and have a silicone gasket that creates a tight seal and are removable for washing. The lids have easy on/off tabs and a venting hole to allow steam to escape, which prevents hot food from getting soggy. They are ideal for outdoor dining as they keep bugs and leaves out.

Learn more: www.yeti.com

—Mike Hungle