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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.

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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
Learn to fly a Boeing 737 Jet, Calgary Flight Simulator Experience

Calgary Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience

WhereCalgary, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum 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 - a SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Calgary Clue Solving Adventures

WhereCalgary, Alberta
Price forUp 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 $79
flying over Calgary in a hot air balloon.

Calgary Hot Air Balloon Ride

Price for1 Participant
Take to the skies for an unforgettable Calgary hot air balloon ride. Experience the magic of flying over a changing landscape, suspended in the basket under a beautiful hot air balloon.
$325
Calgary Zombie Scavenger Hunt game

Calgary Zombie Scavenger Hunt

WhereCalgary, Alberta
Price forUp To 10 Participants
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 Food Tour Quest, a family fun clue solving adventure

Calgary’s Kensington Food Tour Quest

WhereCalgary, Alberta
Price forUp 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
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
Cochrane, AB Clue Solving - a SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Cochrane Clue Solving Adventure

WhereCochrane, Alberta
Price forUp 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 $79
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
Calgary cooking class - learn to cook Italian in your home

Cooking Class Experience – Learn to Cook Italian in the Comfort of Your Home

WhereCalgary, 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
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
Discover Crowsnest Pass, AB on a SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOOR scavenger hunt style ADVENTURE

Crowsnest Pass Clue Solving Adventure

WhereBlairmore, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
Price forUp 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 $79
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
scavenger hunt game in Drumheller Alberta

Drumheller Clue Solving Adventure

WhereDrumheller, Alberta
Price forUp to 5 participants
AvailabilityCOMING SOON
Get ready for a dinosaur-filled clue-solving experience in Drumheller, Alberta. Solve a series of puzzles and clues on a fun, interactive adventure.
$79
F-18 Super Hornet Jet Flight Simulator Experience in Calgary

F-18 Fighter Jet Flight Simulator Experience, Calgary

OccasionDate Night
WhereCalgary, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum 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
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
Calgary Baking Class - French Macaron , Breakaway Experiences

Macaron Baking Class, Calgary

WhereCalgary, 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
Are you ready to check a Paintball Adventure off your list of fun things to in Calgary?

Paintball Adventure - Calgary

WhereCalgary, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 10 years
Price for1 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
Solving a mystery on the Brotherhood Clue Solving At Home Adventure.

Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventures - The Brotherhood Mystery

WhereIn your home
Price forUp 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
An interactive clue solving adventure that takes you back in time. You can play AT YOUR HOME with friends IN THEIR HOMES

Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventures – The Time Machine

WhereIn your home
Price forUp 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 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
Sylvan Lake Clue Solving Adventure - a scavenger hunt style adventure

Sylvan Lake Clue Solving Adventure

WhereSylvan Lake, Alberta
Price forUp 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!
$79
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
The Escape Room Gold Rush

Virtual Escape Room – Gold Rush

WhereIn 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 Adventure Prison Break

Virtual Escape Room – Prison Break

WhereIn 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 Spitfire flight simulator experience Calgary

Virtual Reality WW II Spitfire Experience

WhereCalgary, Alberta
Age restrictionMinimum 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 - a scavenger hunt style adventure

Vulcan, Alberta Clue Solving Adventure

WhereVulcan, Alberta
Price forUp 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.
$79
 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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