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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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Introduction to Scuba Diving, Vancouver

Where Vancouver, British Columbia
Price for 1 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

Introduction to Whistler Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding

Where Whistler, British Columbia
Age restriction Minimum age for participation - 16 years
Price for 1 Participant
Spend a full day learning the fundamentals of skiing and splitboarding in Whistler’s backcountry. With an experienced guide you’ll have fun enjoyable and educational day learning how to keep yourself safe on future backcountry adventures.
$159

Introductory Flying Lesson over Squamish

Where Squamish, British Columbia
Price for 1 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

Invermere Clue Solving Adventure

Where Invermere, British Columbia
Price for Up to 5 participants
Make the mountain town of Invermere BC your personal game board with a clue solving scavenger hunt style adventure. Solve a series of exciting challenges and puzzles as you explore Invermere.
$79

Johnston Canyon Icewalk, Banff – Evening Tour

Where Banff, Alberta
Price for 1 Participant
Age restriction Minimum age for participation - 8 years
Discover one of Banff National Park’s most popular hiking trails at night during this small-group tour. Watch the frozen waterfalls shimmer as you embark on a Johnston Canyon night walk beneath the stars, in quiet darkness.
$94

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 $79

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

Kayak Lesson, Granville Island, Vancouver

Where Vancouver, British Columbia
Age restriction Minimum 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

Kayak Lesson, Toronto Islands

Where Toronto, Ontario
Age restriction Minimum 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

Knife Throwing Experience, Niagara Falls

Where Niagara Falls, Ontario
Price for 1 Participant
Age restriction Minimum age for participation - 12 years
Get ready to test your accuracy and skill during this exhilarating one-hour knife throwing experience near Niagara Falls.
From $35

Learn to Belly Dance, Ottawa

Where Ottawa, Ontario
Learn to dance and move your body in ways you never thought possible. Find the belly dancer within and move your hips with hypnotic rhythm.
From $55

Learn to Fly – Barrie to Toronto Route

Where Barrie, Ontario
Price for 1 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 in Barrie, Just North of Toronto

Where Barrie, Ontario
Price for 1 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

Learn to Play Polo, Toronto

Where Kettleby, Ontario
Price for 1 Participant
Looking for unique gift? Learn to play Polo: get a taste of what its like to hit a small ball with a long stick while riding on a horse. Never ridden before? No problem, these introductory lessons have been designed for beginners.
From $80

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

Where Gatineau, 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

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

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

Nelson Clue Solving Adventure

Where Nelson, British Columbia
Price for Up to 5 participants
Make Nelson your personal game board with a 90-minute adventure that leads you through hidden pathways and cool buildings. Solve a series of exciting challenges and puzzles as you explore Nelson.
From $79

Old Montreal Dessert Tour

Where Montreal, Quebec
Price for 1 Participant
Get ready to indulge in some of the most decadent and delicious desserts that Old Montreal has to offer on a 2-hour guided walking tour.
From $17

Old Montreal Food Tour

Where Montreal, Quebec
Price for 1 Participant
Experience the history and authentic flavours of Old Montréal on a 2-hour walking food tour.
From $17

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