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Learning and Discovery

Whether you are looking for a fun activity to try for the first time or you’re a seeking unique experience gift for someone who is always up for trying a new skill, you’ll find the perfect opportunities to discover and learn here at Breakaway Experiences.

From cooking classes and clue solving adventure tours to learning stand up paddle boarding (SUP) or blacksmith we have learning and discovery experiences for every age and lifestyle. Let Breakaway Experiences lessons, classes and hands-on workshops help you discover a brand-new way to enrich your time!

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Learn to fly a Boeing 737 Jet - Vancouver Flight Simulator Experience

Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience in Vancouver

WhereVancouver, British Columbia
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 13 years
Take the controls and learn to fly in a Boeing 737 Flight Simulator in Vancouver. With a professional pilot instructor in the seat next to you, become immersed in the world of flight, from take-off to landing with flights at 30,000 feet, airports, and weather conditions. Choose from over 2400 destinations, with you at the controls!
From $99
Learn to fly a Boeing 737 Jet and take off down the runway - Montreal Flight Simulator Experience

Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience, Montreal

WhereMontreal, Quebec
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 13 years
Climb into the Captain's seat and take-off, fly and land a Boeing 737NG. Enjoy an ultra realistic jet flight simulator experience with thousands of airports around the world to choose from. It may only be a flight simulator, but the sensation you'll feel is the real deal.
From $99
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
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
unique gift experience, scenic flight Barrie Ontario

Formation Flight Experience, Barrie ON

WhereBarrie, Ontario
Price for2 Participants
Experience the thrill of flight with a friend … in separate planes! Enjoy spectacular views from high above as you learn to fly side by side in synchronized formation.
From $360
 Vancouver sites on the Granite Falls boat tour from Granville Island

Granite Falls Vancouver Zodiac Boat Tour

WhereVancouver, British Columbia
Price for1 Participant
Discover Vancouver’s incredible waterfront wonders on the 3-hour Granite Falls zodiac boat tour from Granville Island. You’ll travel through Vancouver Harbour and into Deep Cove and the glacial fjord of the Indian Arm for views of the granite cliffs from the water.
From $129
Introduction to Scuba Diving, Vancouver

Introduction to Scuba Diving, Vancouver

WhereVancouver, British Columbia
Price for1 Participant
Discover the thrill of Scuba diving during the Introduction to Scuba Diving experience. This PADI scuba diving class is a simple and fun way to try Scuba Diving for the first time.
$119
Learn to Fly Squamish British Columbia

Introductory Flying Lesson over Squamish

WhereSquamish, British Columbia
Price for1 Participant
Take the skies over the spectacular Coast Mountains and Squamish area with an introductory flying lesson. Take the controls, learn to fly and experience flight a short drive from Vancouver.
From $90
Introductory lesson - Toronto sailing

Introductory Sailing Lesson, Toronto Islands

WhereToronto, Ontario
Price for1 Participant
Learn to sail in Toronto Harbour and the Toronto Islands with a 3-hour introductory sailing course. This hands-on experience is an easy and fun way to discover the thrill of sailing.
From $259
Learn to Kayak, Vancouver, Granville Island

Kayak Lesson, Granville Island, Vancouver

WhereVancouver, British Columbia
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 10 years
Learn how to really perform out on the water and be comfortable in a kayak. With a kayak lesson from Vancouver’s Granville Island, a Paddle Canada certified instructor will teach you a range of kayaking techniques.
From $75
learn to kayak Toronto Islands

Kayak Lesson, Toronto Islands

WhereToronto, Ontario
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 12 years
Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a comfortable setting and at a relaxed pace amidst the beautiful setting of the Toronto Islands, just minutes from downtown Toronto.
From $54
Experience what it is like to fly over Toronto – flying lesson

Learn to Fly – Barrie to Toronto Route

WhereBarrie, Ontario
Price for1 Participant
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to fly? Do you know someone whose dream it is? A flying lesson from Barrie to Toronto and back is the perfect experience gift! Take control of an advance ultra-light aircraft with your instructor by your side and see how it feels.
$360
learn to fly toronto GTA Barrie Ontario

Learn to Fly in Barrie, Just North of Toronto

WhereBarrie, Ontario
Price for1 Participant
This introductory flying lesson is perfect for anyone who longs to learn to fly and take control of an aircraft. Take off from Barrie and soar through the air over Collingwood, the Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach or all the way to Toronto and back.
From $115
Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Ottawa Gatineau

Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP), Ottawa – Gatineau

WhereGatineau, Quebec
Experience the fun of Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). These experiences are designed to get you on the water quickly, with the skills to safely handle your board and enjoy time on the water.
From $40
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
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
Learn to stand up paddleboard Vancouver SUP

Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson, Vancouver

Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 12 years
WhereVancouver, British Columbia
Price for1 Participant
Learn to stand up paddleboard (SUP) in the beautiful setting of Vancouver’s Granville Island. This SUP Lesson is a great experience gift for anyone who is interested in trying out this exciting water sport!
From $69
Stand Up Paddleboarding Lesson Toronto Islands

Stand Up Paddleboarding Lesson (SUP), Toronto Islands

WhereToronto, Ontario
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 12 years
Learn to paddleboard in the beautiful setting of the Toronto Islands just minutes from downtown Toronto. This 75-minute Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Lesson is perfect for anyone who is interested in trying out this exciting sport for the first time.
From $54
Whale Watching Cruise from Victoria BC at sunset

Sunset Whale Watching Cruise from Victoria BC

WhereVictoria, British Columbia
Price for1 Participant
Experience majestic whales and other marine wildlife in the Salish Sea up close and personal with an eco-friendly wildlife and whale watching cruise from Victoria, British Columbia.
$149
Stand Up Paddleboarding Yoga Gatineau Quebec

SUP Yoga – Gatineau

WhereGatineau, Quebec
Price forPer Person
Experience Stand Up Paddleboarding Yoga with a certified instructor in a beautiful setting. Whether you are new to SUP yoga or an experienced yogi, this experience will relax, rejuvenate, and strengthen your body, mind, and spirit as you move through the water on a paddleboard.
$40

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