Having grown to offer over 1000 experiences and working with over 150 experience companies across Canada and the US, Breakaway Experiences (BE) has embraced the ever-growing popularity of “bucket list” and “once-in-a-lifetime” experiences.
Breakaway Experiences launched across Canada in 2014 with a rapidly growing collection of specialty gift experiences. BE offers certificates for a remarkable variety of unique experiences from gourmet food tours and luxurious spa packages to more adventurous experiences like stock car racing, helicopter flying lessons and sea doo expeditions.
Breakaway Experiences: Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences!
Did you leave your shopping to the last minute? No worries: You can buy their present any time of day and instantly print it up to put in a card or simply email them. They will never know you left it so late.
So many amazing reasons why you should purchase a certificate from Breakaway Experiences:
- A one-stop shop for some of Canada’s unique experiences for gifts.
- Certificates never expire – BE guarantees the value of all certificates. If a certificate is not redeemed within a year of purchase and the cost of the experience increases, the certificate holder will only have to pay the difference between the original value and the new price.
- Hassle-free exchange policy – Not sure they will love the experience you picked? With our hassle-free exchange policy, they can simply trade it for the full value of the original certificate.
- Can’t decide what experience to buy? Breakaway Experiences’ gift certificates are a great way for you to buy them a gift that he/she can use towards an experience that is on their bucket list.
Everyone on your wish list would love to receive one of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences!
Chocolate Lover
For the chocolate lover on your Christmas gifting list there are some sweet, unique experiences for their bucket list. From a Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Class or the Ultimate Chocolate Tasting Tour in Toronto to a Dessert Tour in Whistler an or Art Deco and Chocolate Tasting tour in Vancouver, give them an experience that satisfies their sweet tooth.
The Chef & The Dish – Cook with Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen
The Chef & The Dish – Cook with Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen Any kitchen, anywhere
Get step-by-step coaching and cooking tips from Chefs for a private, one-to-one cooking class, all live via Skype. Choose from dozens of cooking classes like Paella, Jambalaya, Clam Chowder, Gumbo, Pad Thai, Gyoza, Singaporean Chicken Rice, Massaman Curry, Maki Sushi Rolls, Cashew Chicken and Tom Yum, Baklava, and so much more. A great date night experience!
Dark Table Restaurant – Dining in the dark!
Dark Table Restaurants in Calgary and Vancouver offer a truly unique dining experience where your senses of touch, taste, smell and hearing are intensified.
Banff Sleigh Ride
Banff Sleigh Ride Banff, Alberta
Cuddle up under warm wool blankets as a team of horses pulls you through dazzling snow-covered meadows with spectacular views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Light the Night Kayaking Tour, Vancouver, British Columbia
Light the Night Kayaking Tour, Vancouver, British Columbia
Paddle out into English Bay just before sunset, watch the sun go down and then light up the water with glowing LED lights as you explore the waters off Granville Island.
Segway Adventures
How about a fun gift that tests their skills one two wheels as they zip around on a Segway. Segways are easy to ride once you get the hang of it and there Segway tours in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto and Niagara are suitable for almost anyone.
Corktown, Canary & Distillery District Toronto Food Tour
Corktown, Canary & Distillery District Toronto Food Tour
Discover the delicious flavors of Toronto’s Corktown, Canary and the Distillery District during this 4-hour guided food tour. Steeped in history this area was home to the breweries, brickyards, cork stop makers and the largest distillery in the world.
Exotic Car Test Drive in Hamilton, ON
Exotic Car Test Drive Hamilton, ON
Get behind the wheel of your favourite Exotic Car or Supercar for an unforgettable 30-minute test drive experience. Discover first-hand the thrill of driving the car of your dreams on a country roads with minimum traffic.
BE’s array of unbelievable Canadian experiences continues to expand and offer unique opportunities that appeal to everyone. To learn more about Breakaway Experiences in Canada and the States, you can connect with them on their Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest pages!
Disclaimer: I was compensated by Breakaway Experiences in order to share these gift ideas with you.
I would love to receive the Niagara Falls Night Tour with Dinner and Cruise.
I want to try the Distillery District Segway Tour
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour would be cool or any of the dining experiences just because I love to cook and appreciate good food!
I would love the Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour.
I would like the Stock Car Racing Experience, Peterborough.
I would gift the ziplining tour in whistler to my sister!
I would love to book the “Learn to Fly in Squamish” experience because I haven’t flown anything before and it would be a cool experience
I would like to receive for Christmas, the Banff Sleigh Ride.
Hot air balloon ride!
I would gift Autocross Driving Experience, Vancouver
I would love to go white water rafting in Whistler
I would like to give my son in law the Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour. When we were talking recently he told me that was one thing he would like to do.
I would enjoy the Calgary Inglewood Food Tour as it would be a great way to discover hidden gem food establishments.
Banff Sleigh Ride. thanks
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing Class, Toronto. always wanted to know how to pair these products. thanks.
something I have always wanted to do… Banff Sleigh Ride …would be so special!
I would love to receive the Halifax food tour.
I would love to do the Blue Mountain Hummer Snowshoe Adventure
I like to gift Edmonton Old Strathcona Brunch and Bakeries Tour to my daughter.
I love food so the St. John’s Food Tour is an experience I love to try.
I’d like to try dining at the Dark Table
I would love to receive the Maritime Lobster Supper at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market.
2-Day Thompson River Fantasy Island Getaway because i’ve never been~
i would love to gift the race car driving experience!
The Light the Night Kayaking Tour looks awesome.
I.think the hot air balloon experience would be amazing
I would like to try Awesome Foursome Adventure Package, Whistler
The Introductory Flying Lesson – Brandon, Manitoba would be amazing!
I would enjoy the Banff and Its Wildlife Tour since I love spotting animals in the wild.
the banff sleigh ride looks good
I would love a Banff Sleigh Ride
I would try the Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour
Crab Fishing Private Tour in Vancouver sounds cool. Reminds me of the time when i used to go with my dad when I was a kid.
Gastown Craft Beer Pubs Walking Tour would be fun
I would love to both give and receive the Whistler Zipline and Treetop Adventure Package – my husband and I would really love to do this together!
The Banff Clue Solving Adventure would be fun. It would be a great way to connect with a few friends and enjoy it together.
I’d love to try out segway adventures.
I would love to get the Exotic Car Autocross Experience, Atlanta for my husband for Christmas !!!
I would like to try the Segway tour in Toronto!
Introductory Flying Lesson – Brandon, Manitoba – – would be a wonderful experience.
I’d like to try the Winnipeg Brewery tour!
I would love to try the Halifax wine tour.
The Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour, Vancouver Island would be a great experience!
The Banff Evening Wildlife Safari would be fun for a date night.
I would like to give my parents the experience of dining at The Dark Table restaurant because it would be such a unique way to enjoy a meal!
I would really like to receive the Via Ferrata Mountain Climbing experience in Banff. Thanks!
The Banff Clue Solving Adventure looks great and would be perfect for my friend’s stagette being held next year in Banff! Great group activity and a wonderful way to explore Banff!
I would love the Corktown, Canary & Distillery District Toronto Food Tour
Cypress Mountain Ski and Snowboard Tour
I would take my son on a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls!
I would like to try the Banff Horse Back Riding Adventure in the Bow Valley; I love horses and the area in the mountains around the Bow Valley so a ride would be amazing!
The Introductory Flying Lesson – Brandon, Manitoba experience would be so fun.
I would try the Guided Horseback Ride at Birkenhead Lake
The Banff Sleigh Ride would be a fun activity for our family. I think my grandchildren would love it.
an exciting adventure I would love is the … Sea to Sky Scenic Flight
It would be really fun enjoying The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Home with my hubby.
the Niagara Falls Night Tour would be fun
I would love to receive a Helicopter Tour Over Vancouver
Helicopter Tour Over Vancouver and Tantalus Glaciers would be so cool!
Stock Car Racing Experience, Agassiz Speedway would be a wonderful experience for my son and husband. They would love to watch it and it is local!
I would like to experience the Canmore Food Tour because it would be a fun way to discover new restaurants.
I would love to try the Calgary Hot Air Balloon Ride… I would love to check out the views and really experience my city from up high.
The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen. thanks
i really want to do that dark table
Edmonton Old Strathcona Brunch and Bakeries Tour would be at the top of my list.
The Calgary Inglewood Food Tour would be a fun experience especially with a group of friends. You could discover new places you might not know about.
I would like the Historic Li-lik-hel Mine 3-Day Horseback Riding Expedition
Brentwood Bay Kayak Tour and Victoria Butterfly Gardens Visit would be fun !
Introduction to Scuba Diving, Vancouver
I would love to see our city from above and do the Private Flight Over Toronto For 2
Cypress Mountain Ski and Snowboard Tour
I’d like to do the heli-fishing in the national park because fishing is one of my favourtie tings and getting way out there in the middle of nowhere would be awesome!
I would like to try the Calgary Sunday Brunch and Farmer’s Market Tour because I love shopping at markets and it would be fun to start with a brunch. I think my hubby would enjoy it too.
I would like to receive the Corktown, Canary & Distillery District Toronto Food Tour
West Kelowna Wine Tour would be a great experience
I would enjoy the Calgary’s Kensington Village Food Tour because I love going to that area to shop so I would love discovering new restaurants there.
Ever since we moved to Ottawa, my husband has wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride. I would gift one to him if I won.
I would enjoy the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Food Tour because the hotel has an interesting history and their food is so good!
Jet Ski Tour of English Bay, Vancouver
dark table in vancouver would be cool
I would love to try the Calgary Brewery Tour. Thanks!
The Calgary Segway Tour would be a fun experience and great way to explore areas I have never visited.
I would love the Winnipeg Brewery Tour
Jet Ski Tour of Vancouver’s English Bay with Dinner on Bowen Island
Gastown Craft Beer Pubs Walking Tour
Since I love to cook and learn new ideas and techniques I would like The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen experience.
My husband would love the exotic car driving experience as a gift
The greektown food tour sounds like a delicious gift to get or give!
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I would love to take a hot air balloon 🎈 ride!
Vancouver Brewery Tour
Granite Falls Zodiac Tour
I would love to gift the West Kelowna Wine Tour.
Awesome Foursome Adventure Package, Whistler would be fun!
I would like to try the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary experience because I enjoy learning about animals and how they fit into the ecosystem.
I’d love to take my kids on a rafting adventure in Chilliwack!
A Wine Tour of Halifax would appeal to my hubby.
The Sleigh Ride in Banff.
I would like to receive the Whistler Helicopter Tour with stop on Rainbow Glacier!
I would love to see the area by sky so the Sea to Sky Scenic Flight would be wonderful experience
I would like to experience Dark Table Calgary because it sounds like a really different dining experience.
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I would enjoy Calgary’s 17th Avenue SW Food Tour because it would be enjoyable taking a walk and trying different food along the way and talking to the chef’s about their businesses.
I would love to gift the Pregnancy or Newborn Photo Shoot in Ottawa to my sister who’s baby is due in March
I love to bake so I would enjoy the Macaron Baking Class in Calgary
Ultimate Chocolate Tasting Tour in Toronto
I would like to try the Cochrane Clue Solving Adventure and think it would be fun to experience with visiting guests.
The Columbia Icefields Parkway & Glacier Skywalk Tour would be an experience I think I would enjoy as I have never been up on a glacier.
Boeing 737 Flight Simulator
I would love to try the Exotic Car Test Drive in Hamilton, ON
Next time we visit friends in Edmonton it would be fun to take them for an Edmonton Old Strathcona Brunch and Bakeries Tour. It is an interesting part of the city to explore.
Sleigh ride in Banff would be magical.
2-Day Thompson River Fantasy Island Getaway looks fun
The Holly Jolly Hunt – Holiday Scavenger Hunt would be a fun activity for the whole family and it would help make Christmas memories.
Living in the States, I want to try The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen (via Skype). It’s a class for 2 participants and is priced $399. I fell in love with the idea before looking at the price.
I would enjoy a day trip to try the Crowsnest Pass Clue Solving Adventure. It would be an out of the ordinary experience to go somewhere we normally would not go to to explore it in a different way.
I would love to experience the The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen (via Skype).
I would love the Gastown Craft Beer Pubs Walking Tour
Calgary Sunday Brunch and Farmer’s Market Tour would be just right to find out what great local producers and products are there. thanks
I would love to experience the Halifax Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktails Tour the next time I am in Halifax!
I always wanted to do a hot air balloon ride. So if I am in an area where it is possible that would be a dream come true.
The West Kelowna Wine Tour would be a fun experience for vacation. I have never been on a wine tour but have heard friends have enjoyed them.
Hands on cooking class in Ottawa!