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Set dramatically between prairies and peaks, Calgary is a chic urban landscape surrounded by incomparable natural grandeur. It’s a place where you can experience adventure in the Rocky Mountain wilderness by day and world class entertainment and cuisine at night. Calgary is buzzing with energy while embracing its rich western heritage.
Breakaway Experiences' Calgary experience gifts will give you a unique taste of the exciting and fun bucket list activities both in and around the city. If you are looking for fun things to do in Calgary, we've got you covered with unique experiences ranging from tasty brewery tours and unique foodie experiences to spectacular helicopter tours and incredible outdoor adventures.
Whether you’re looking for a special gift for a loved one, a friend, or just an exciting bucket list activity to treat yourself to, Breakaway Experiences offers exciting, unique experience gift ideas in Calgary, perfect for the hard to buy for person.
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Banff and Its Wildlife Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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 Adventure
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | Up 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 $59
Banff Evening Wildlife Safari
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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 Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 8 years |
| Price for | 1 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 Ride and Cowboy BBQ Cookout
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 8 years |
| Price for | 1 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 National Park Guided Hikes
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 13 years |
| Price for | 1 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 Private Carriage Ride
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | per 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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 $26
Banff Sleigh Ride
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Enjoy spectacular views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains on a horse-driven sleigh ride through Banff’s snowy mountain meadows.
From $45
Banff Snowshoeing Tour to Marble Canyon
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Banff Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 12 years |
| Price for | 1 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 $175
Big Canoe Tour + Horseback Riding, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 6 years |
| Price for | 1 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 $94
Big Canoe Tour, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 6 years |
| Price for | 1 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
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Calgary Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 11 years |
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take command of the world’s most popular jet airliner, the Boeing 737? Sit in the Captains seat, take-off, cruise, and land at airports around the world in this realistic Calgary flight simulator experience.
From $99
Calgary Clue Solving Adventures
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
Embark on an adventure for teams of 2-5 people that transforms Calgary into a real-life puzzle board where you are the game pieces! This unique, scavenger hunt style, clue solving adventure is your chance to explore and discover Calgary.
From $59
Calgary Hot Air Balloon Ride
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Take to the skies for an unforgettable Calgary hot air balloon ride. Experience the magic of soaring over a changing landscape, suspended in a basket under a glorious hot air balloon. 2022 SEASON SOLD OUT
$295 $325
Calgary Zombie Scavengers Game
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Price for | Up To 10 Participants |
| Availability | COMING SOON |
Do you have what it takes to survive the Apocalypse? Embark on an interactive scavenger hunt style game through downtown Calgary. You can save the day collecting survival items for your colony and avoiding zombies.
$26
Calgary’s Kensington Food Tour Quest
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Price for | Up To 4 Participants |
Savour new flavours and discover some of the tasty hidden gems in Calgary’s Kensington district on a unique, self-guided scavenger hunt style SOCIALLY DISTANCED INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE. Embark on a quest for amazing local food while discovering fun history, culture, art, and hidden gems.
$45
Canadian Rockies Ice Bubbles Helicopter and Snowshoe Tour
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Jasper, 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
Cochrane Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Cochrane, Alberta |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
Turn Cochrane, Alberta into a your own person outdoor adventure as you play a fun, scavenger hunt style clue solving game. With your smartphone as your guide, you and your friends will discover hidden gems and new pathways as you work together to solve puzzles and uncover a trail of clues leading you around Cochrane.
From $59
Columbia Icefields Parkway & Glacier Skywalk Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
Cooking Class Experience – Learn to Cook Italian in the Comfort of Your Home
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
Enjoy a private Italian Chef Cooking Class and Dinner experience for you and your guests. This delicious Calgary cooking class in your home allows you to enjoy one-on-one cooking instruction in your own kitchen with a professional chef teaching you the mouth-watering tricks of the trade.
From $450
Cross-country Skiing Private Lesson in Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Crowsnest Pass Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Blairmore, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
Are you ready for an interactive adventure that is a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and a self-guided tour? With your smartphone as your guide discover hidden, cool buildings and a whole lot of history as you work together to decipher a series of clues to solve a mystery in Crowsnest Pass.
From $59
Dark Table Restaurant for 2, Calgary
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Price for | 2 Participants |
| Availability | NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR SALE |
Treat your senses to the most unique culinary journey you have ever experienced at Dark Table Restaurant in Calgary. Dining in complete darkness heightens your senses. Be ready to fully re-evaluate your perception of taste and smell.
$98
Discover Lake Louise and Snowshoeing
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
F-18 Fighter Jet Flight Simulator Experience, Calgary
| Occasion | Date Night |
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 11 years |
Feeling the need for speed? This thrilling experience puts YOU behind the controls of a high-performance F-18 Super Hornet Jet Flight Simulator. Do you have what it takes to control the sky!
From $59
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Food Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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.
$175
Family Survival Hike, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 5 years |
| Price for | Up 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!
$395
Fat Bike Frozen Waterfall Tour, Kananaskis
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Kananaskis, 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
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Heli – Fishing in the Canadian Rockies
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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 $306
Helicopter Snowshoe Tour in the Canadian Rockies
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
Experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter with a scenic helicopter tour and a 1-hour guided snowshoe adventure.
From $306
Horseshoe Canyon White Water Rafting
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 12 years |
| Price for | 1 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Kananaskis Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
Discover Kananaskis’ stunning vistas and hidden pathways as you solve a series of puzzles and clues on an interactive, adventure.
From $59
Kananaskis Coal Mine Hike and Beer
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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 White Water Rafting
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 5 years |
| Price for | 1 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 Sightseeing Hike + Horseback Ride
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 6 years |
| Price for | 1 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
Learn to SUP Private Group Lesson, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, 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
Love in the Rockies Private Helicopter Tour
| Where | Lake Louise, Alberta |
| Price for | 2 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
Macaron Baking Class, Calgary
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
Learn to make French macarons from scratch. This fun cooking class in Calgary will teach you the techniques to create beautiful, petite Macarons.
From $115
Paintball Adventure - Calgary
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 10 years |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Take aim, open fire, and enjoy an thrilling outdoor adventure with your friends. This extreme paintball experience in Strathmore, a short drive from Calgary, requires teamwork and skill as you work together to battle your opponents!
$69
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventures - The Brotherhood Mystery
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up to 8 Participants |
Do you have what it takes to follow a trail of clues around the world? Mystery, Suspense, Intrigue! They are all there in this three-part virtual adventure. This unique scavenger hunt style, clue solving adventure is your chance to explore the world AT HOME with friends.
$47
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventures – The Time Machine
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up to 8 Participants |
Get ready for clue solving scavenger hunt style adventures you can play AT YOUR HOME with friends IN THEIR HOMES. Travel through time on exciting rescue missions with danger at every stop!
From $20
Rocky Mountains Glaciers Helicopter Tour
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Jasper, 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
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour and Wilderness Hike
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
Snowshoeing in Kananaskis
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Kananaskis, 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
Stargazing Snowshoe Tour, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Sylvan Lake Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Sylvan Lake, Alberta |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
Explore Sylvan Lake and, using a smartphone as your guide, embark on a scavenger hunt style adventure with family and friends. Find clues, solve a mystery, and have lots of fun!
$59
The Chef & The Dish Cooking Class – Chefs Around the World in Your Kitchen
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | 2 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
Virtual Escape Room – Gold Rush
| Where | In your home |
Get together for a play at home Escape Room style adventure – Gold Rush. Via Zoom, you and your team will follow the clues, find the gold, guided by a host in an actual, physical escape room.
From $43
Virtual Escape Room – Prison Break
| Where | In your home |
When you can’t get together in person, Prison Break is a virtual escape room adventure you can experience together all while being in your own homes. Working with a live host, via Zoom, you will have 60-minutes to progress through a challenging virtual Escape Room Adventure with your friends and family.
From $43
Virtual Reality WW II Spitfire Experience
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 11 years |
Immerse yourself in a WWII aerial combat adventure in a Spitfire Virtual Reality flight simulator. Fly a legendary fighter plane, dominate the skies, and become a WWII Ace.
From $39
Vulcan, Alberta Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Vulcan, Alberta |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
Embark on an adventure through space and time, all within the town of Vulcan, Alberta. This unique, scavenger hunt style, clue solving adventure transforms Vulcan into a real-life puzzle board for teams of 2-5 people.
$59
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour
| Where | Cochrane, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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 $27
