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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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Banff sightseeing tour in winter - wildlife

Banff and Its Wildlife Tour - Winter

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price forPer Person
Uncover the secrets of a historic mountain haven with a local guide leading the way on the Banff and Its Wildlife Winter sightseeing tour. Frozen waterfalls, ice on a mountain lake, Canadian wildlife, and a castle in the snow await you!
From $82
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.
$94
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
Blue Mountains - Collingwood Tour of Craft Breweries

Blue Mountains - Collingwood Breweries Tour

WhereCollingwood, Ontario
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 19 years
Price forPer Person
Leave your worries behind and embark on a guided 3.5-hour brewery tour. This is the Blue Mountains and Collingwood like you have never tasted before. Just north of Toronto a beer savouring extravaganza awaits.
$139
Victoria wine tour, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Cowichan Valley Wine Tour from Victoria

WhereVictoria, British Columbia
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 19 years
Price forPer Person
Explore the Vancouver Islands’ Cowichan Valley, a short drive from Victoria, and discover incredible wines and wineries. Spend a fun day sipping and sampling your way through three wineries along the Vancouver Island Wine Route.
$149
Kananaskis Cross-country Skiing Lesson Alberta

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 tour in winter, couple

Discover Lake Louise in Winter

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 6 years
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of Lake Louise transformed into a winter wonderland on a small group guided tour from Banff.
$94
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
 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
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 and creek bed floor.
$94
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
Whistler Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding guided tour

Introduction to Whistler Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding

WhereWhistler, British Columbia
Age restrictionMinimum age for participation - 16 years
Price for1 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 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
Johnston Canyon Icewalk Banff tour

Johnston Canyon Icewalk, Banff - Daytime Tour

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 $94
Johnston Canyon Icewalk, Evening Tour, frozen waterfalls

Johnston Canyon Icewalk, Banff – Evening Tour

WhereBanff, Alberta
Price for1 Participant
Age restrictionMinimum 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 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
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
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

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