Banff - Canmore Experience Gifts and Fun Things To Do
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Banff & Canmore

Surrounded by the dramatically rugged peaks of the Canadian Rockies, in the heart of Banff National Park, there are endless fun things to do and check off your bucket list in and around Banff and Canmore.

Less than a two- hour drive from Calgary, Banff, the highest town in Canada, is definitely a place that you have to visit when you are in Alberta. Set in the Rocky Mountains, Banff is literally a playground for those who love nature with a wealth of amazing outdoor pursuits to choose from.


Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Canmore is about an hour west of Calgary. Situated along the banks of the Bow River, Canmore is the perfect jumping off spot for exploring Banff National Park and the Kananaskis Region.

For an unforgettable experience gift idea in Banff and Canmore, give your family and friends the gift of a  Banff or Canmore experience! As outdoor adventure hubs, at the foot of the Canadian Rockies, you can find experience gifts for her or him that will create memories they will never forget.

From unique helicopters tours and exhilarating winter adventures, to encounters with Canadian wildlife, and so much more, let Breakaway Experiences’ be a part of the adventure of a lifetime.

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Banff and its Wildlife sightseeing tour summer

Banff and Its Wildlife Tour

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Discover spectacular scenery and watch for wildlife on the Banff and Its Wildlife guided sightseeing tour. Build a connection to this World Heritage Site as you visit Banff's landmarks and historic places.
From $78
Banff and Its Wildlife Tour with Gondola - Banff National Park

Banff and Its Wildlife Tour with Gondola

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Experience stunning viewpoints and watch for Banff’s famous wildlife before ascending by gondola to a mountain summit for 360-degree views over Banff. Spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains await you … without the strenuous hike up to the top.
$168
Banff Clue Solving - a SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Banff Clue Solving Adventure

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price forUp to 5 participants
Explore Banff on a clue solving adventure that transforms this scenic town into a real-life puzzle board, where you and your friends are the game pieces! This is your chance to do some sightseeing with a competitive interactive twist where you have to solve clues to discover local landmarks.
From $79
Banff Tour, Evening Wildlife Safari

Banff Evening Wildlife Safari

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
The Evening Wildlife Safari is the perfect Banff sightseeing tour for spotting incredible wildlife during their most active evening period, all set against the beautiful landscape of the Canadian Rockies.
$63
Banff Grizzly Bear Refuge Guided Tour

Banff Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Visit the world's largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat on a full-day tour from Banff. Meet Boo at the Grizzly Bear Refuge, visit Takakkaw Falls, the second highest waterfall in Canada, and enjoy lunch at the highest restaurant in Canada.
$256
Banff Horseback Ride along the Bow River

Banff Horseback Ride

WhereBanff, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Price for1 Participant
Saddle up for the Banff Horseback Ride along the Bow River. It’s the perfect way to relax, get plenty of fresh air and savor the joys of the incredible Banff National Park, home to wildlife amongst the thick marshes and grassy meadows.
From $86
Banff horseback riding and cowboy cookout bbq

Banff Horseback Ride and Cowboy BBQ Cookout

WhereBanff, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Price for1 Participant
Enjoy Banff the cowboy way! Ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy a cowboy BBQ cookout. This horseback riding adventure is perfect for a group of friends or a unique family excursion in the spectacular wilds of Banff National Park.
From $189
Banff hiking tour with guide

Banff National Park Guided Hikes

WhereBanff, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 13 years
Price for1 Participant
This is your chance to explore Banff National Park, hiking one of four iconic trails on a guided tour with picnic lunch. Discover some of Canada’s most breathtaking landscapes on Banff hiking trails that range from easy to moderate.
$120
Banff in style on a private horse-drawn carriage ride tour

Banff Private Carriage Ride

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price forper carriage (up to 6 people)
See the highlights of Banff in style as you tour on a private horse-drawn carriage. Sit back and relax on one of two captivating tours and be mesmerized by the spectacular beauty of Banff, a truly unique experience!
From $82
Banff Sightseeing Chairlift , Mt. Norquay, Banff National Park.

Banff Sightseeing Chairlift

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Get ready for a view of Banff that will take your breath away! This famous North American Chairlift is your gateway to an unforgettable, open-air journey into the Rocky Mountains.
From $27
Banff Sleigh Ride Banff National Park

Banff Sleigh Ride

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Enjoy spectacular views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains on a horse-driven sleigh ride through Banff’s snowy mountain meadows.
From $45
Snowshoeing Tour to Marble Canyon, Banff National Park

Banff Snowshoeing Tour to Marble Canyon

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Discover Kootenay National Park’s Marble Canyon with a guided snowshoe tour and experience the stunning beauty of Banff in winter!
$89
Snowshoeing Tour to Paint Pots banff winter activity

Banff Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Experience the spectacular beauty of Banff in winter on an easy 3-kilometre guided snowshoeing tour through Kootenay National Park to see the historical Paint Pots.
$89
Banff Via Ferrata Tour, a Canadian Signature Experience

Banff Via Ferrata Tour

WhereBanff, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 12 years
Price for1 Participant
Take your Banff trip to new heights with this unique, exhilarating hiking and climbing adventure. The Banff Via Ferrata Tour, a Canadian Signature Experience, uses a system of safety ropes, stairs and railings to bring you to places normally accessible only to experienced climbers.
From $185
Kananaskis Alberta canoe and horseback riding experience

Big Canoe Tour + Horseback Riding, Kananaskis

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 6 years
Price for1 Participant
Experience the spectacular beauty of the Canadian Rockies on both land and water. Journey back into time and learn to be a Voyageur in a Big Canoe. Then saddle up for a horseback ride through wooded trails and past glistening ponds.
From $105
Paddle down the Bow River with a guide, Kananaskis

Big Canoe Tour, Kananaskis

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 6 years
Price for1 Participant
Journey back into time and learn to be a Voyageur in a Big Canoe on Barrier Lake. With a certified guide, experience paddling, portaging and lighting a no-match fire amidst the magnificent Canadian Rockies.
From $25
Blackshale Suspension Bridge Hike and Sightseeing Tour, Kananaskis

Blackshale Suspension Bridge Hike and Sightseeing Tour

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 6 years
Enjoy breathtaking views of Kananaskis' Mountains on an easy hike to the Blackshale Suspension Bridge and along a High Rockies lush forest trail with a knowledgeable guide.
From $100
Frozen Bubbles Helicopter and Snowshoe Tour

Canadian Rockies Ice Bubbles Helicopter and Snowshoe Tour

Price for1 Participant
WhereJasper, Alberta
Get ready to soar over the breathtaking snow-capped Canadian Rockies, and snowshoe through the wilderness, and experience the frozen bubbles of Abraham Lake.
From $436
Discover Canmore on a SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR scavenger hunt style ADVENTURE

Canmore Clue Solving Adventures

WhereCanmore, Alberta
Price forUp to 5 participants
Discover Canmore on an adventure that transforms this beautiful town into a puzzle board, with you and your friends as the game pieces using a smartphone to solve a series of clues & puzzles.
From $79
Canmore  Food Tour Quest, a family fun clue solving adventure

Canmore Food Tour Quest

WhereCanmore, Alberta
Price forUp To 4 Participants
Discover tasty hidden gems in Canmore on a unique, self-guided scavenger hunt style adventure. Embark on a quest for amazing local food while discovering fun, culture, art, history, and hidden gems.
$45
Columbia Icefields Parkway & Glacier Skywalk Tour

Columbia Icefields Parkway & Glacier Skywalk Tour

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway Highway and discover the awe-inspiring majesty of the Columbia Icefields. See, touch and even taste an ancient glacier on this thrilling full day guided adventure.
$299
Kananaskis Cross-country Skiing Lesson

Cross-country Skiing Private Lesson in Kananaskis

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 5 years
Embrace the spectacular beauty of Kananaskis while learning a fun winter sport – Cross-country Skiing! This private lesson for you and your group will teach you the basics of cross-country skiing and have you ready to venture out on the trails on your own.
From $30
Lake Louise, Banff Alberta snow shoe tour couple

Discover Lake Louise and Snowshoeing

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Lake Louise in Banff National Park transforms into a winter wonderland … a vast frozen lake surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks. Experience the magic of winter on a small group tour to the lake and snowshoe along wooded trails.
$89
Enjoy some of the best places to eat in Banff on the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Food Tour

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Food Tour

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Treat yourselves to luxurious food and beverage pairings at a relaxing pace on the 2-hour Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Food Tour, a Canadian Signature Experience.
$185
Kananaskis hike experience – survival session and hike

Family Survival Hike, Kananaskis

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 5 years
Price forUp to 8 Participants
Experience a private 3-hour survival skills session in a beautiful outdoor Kananaskis ‘classroom' in the Canadian Rockies tailored for families. Learn to how to follow animal tracks, what is edible along the track, what to do if you encounter a bear, how to start a fire without a lighter, and much more!
$425
Fat Bike Frozen Waterfall Tour in Kananaskis, a short drive from Calgary.

Fat Bike Frozen Waterfall Tour, Kananaskis

Price for1 Participant
WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Experience a new way to play in winter! Explore Kananaskis Country and visit a frozen waterfall on a Rocky Mountain Blizzard fat bike with 4.8” tires.
$95
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour, Kananaskis, Alberta

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour, Kananaskis

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 12 years
Enjoy a beautiful Kananaskis snowshoe tour beneath a blanket of stars and lit by the moon. Follow your guide on an easy snowshoe to an open meadow just outside Kananaskis Village for a spectacular moon lit night sky.
From $60
Grotto Canyon Icewalk, banff in winter

Grotto Canyon Icewalk, Banff

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Explore frozen waterfalls and ancient pictographs on a guided hike along a frozen creek bed on the Grotto Canyon Icewalk. With an expert guide leading the way, experience a unique view of the canyon as you walk directly on the ice.
$89
helicopter fishing adventure in the Rocky Mountains

Heli – Fishing in the Canadian Rockies

WhereJasper, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Take to the skies for a fishing adventure like no other. These heli-fishing adventures are designed for anyone who wants to enjoy the sport of fly-fishing on turquoise-coloured waters against the spectacular backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.
From $328
Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour Snowshoe, Breakaway Experiences

Helicopter Snowshoe Tour in the Canadian Rockies

Price for1 Participant
WhereJasper, Alberta
Experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter with a scenic helicopter tour and a 1-hour guided snowshoe adventure.
From $306
Banff White water rafting Banff Bow River

Horseshoe Canyon White Water Rafting

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 12 years
Price for1 Participant
Experience thrills and spills white water rafting Banff’s Horseshoe Canyon on the Bow River. A short drive from Banff, Canmore and Calgary, this half-day white water rafting tour is perfect for adventure lovers .
$125
Johnston Canyon Icewalk Banff tour

Johnston Canyon Icewalk, Banff

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Discover one of the most popular winter attractions in Banff National Park. Johnston Canyon is home to Banff’s most spectacular frozen waterfalls. This guided Icewalk takes you into the canyon walls and along steel catwalks to a natural marvel that has been designated a Canadian Signature Experience.
From $89
Discover Kananaskis, AB on a SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR scavenger hunt style ADVENTURE

Kananaskis Clue Solving Adventure

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Price forUp to 5 participants
Discover Kananaskis’ stunning vistas and hidden pathways as you solve a series of puzzles and clues on an interactive, adventure.
From $79
Kananaskis hiking tour to a reclaimed mine and Ghost Town beer afterwards

Kananaskis Coal Mine Hike and Beer

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 8 years
Experience a Kananaskis guided hiking tour to a reclaimed mine, Kovach Mine, where coal miners once lived followed by a refreshing Ghost Town beer.
From $45
Kananaskis River Banff rafting trip for families

Kananaskis River White Water Rafting

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 5 years
Price for1 Participant
Enjoy an exciting trip down the Kananaskis River. This Banff white water rafting tour is ideal for families and first timers. Conveniently located a short drive from Calgary, it’s a thrilling and family fun outdoor adventure.
$120
Kananaskis Suspension Bridge and Horseback Ride guided tour

Kananaskis Suspension Bridge Sightseeing Hike + Horseback Ride

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 6 years
Price for1 Participant
Take in spectacular views of Kananaskis' mountains and turquoise lakes on this guided hike and horseback ride. Enjoy an easy hike to Blackshale Suspension Bridge followed by a 1-hour horseback ride.
From $165
Kananaskis, Alberta, learn to SUP with Private Group Lesson

Learn to SUP Private Group Lesson, Kananaskis

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Learn to SUP in the spectacular setting of Kananaskis Country and the Canadian Rockies. Guided by an experienced instructor, you will learn all the basics of stand-up paddle boarding during a two-hour PRIVATE group lesson.
From $64
romantic rocky mountains private helicopter tour

Love in the Rockies Private Helicopter Tour

WhereLake Louise, Alberta
Price for2 Participants
For a truly romantic, unforgettable experience, enjoy a private helicopter tour and 1 hour stop in the Rocky Mountain wilderness with someone special.
From $873
Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour, Banff, Jasper, Breakaway Experiences

Rocky Mountains Glaciers Helicopter Tour

Price for1 Participant
WhereJasper, Alberta
Get ready for an awe-inspiring helicopter tour over the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy spectacular views as you fly at 100 miles per hour at altitudes of 12,000 feet over glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain tops.
From $220
Rocky Mountains Helicopter and Horseback Riding Tour

Rocky Mountains Helicopter and Horseback Riding Tour

WhereJasper, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
From high in the sky to high in the saddle, experience the magnificence of the Rocky Mountains from 2 adventurous perspectives. Soar over the spectacular mountains by helicopter followed by a horseback ride through unspoiled mountain backcountry wilderness.
From $435
Helicopter Tour and Guided Hike in the Rocky Mountains

Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour and Wilderness Hike

WhereJasper, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Experience the magnificence of the Rocky Mountains from 2 adventurous perspectives – high in the sky and down on the ground. For those who are looking for an adventurous experience, this helicopter and backcountry guided hiking trip is sure to deliver!
From $306
Kananaskis Valley guided snowshoe tour

Snowshoeing in Kananaskis

Price for1 Participant
WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Escape the city and enjoy a guided outdoor adventure snowshoeing in Kananaskis, at the base of the Rockies, a short drive from Calgary. Watch for wildlife as you snowshoe across the thick snowpack, learning about the area’s history, nature, and culture along the way.
From $45
Kananaskis Winter Stargazing Guided  Snowshoe Tour

Stargazing Snowshoe Tour, Kananaskis

WhereKananaskis, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 12 years
Enjoy a starry, moonlit snowshoe tour with a skilled guide through the Kananaskis forest, a short drive from Calgary. Be amazed by a sky full of more stars than you could possibly ever imagine.
From $60
Picture of The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen

The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen

WhereIn your home
Price for2 Participants
Learn some of the world's most iconic dishes from the comfort of your own kitchen with a The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class. Skype chefs from around the world into your kitchen.
$399
 Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour, Cochrane Alberta

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour

WhereCochrane, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Experience an up-close and intimate look at wolfdogs and wolves at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near Cochrane, Alberta. Learn about the importance of wolves in the ecosystem and how to preserve them in their natural environment.
From $28

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