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Ottawa & Eastern Ontario
As one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Ottawa has it all - the perfect combination of urban sophistication and back to nature outdoors adventure. If you're looking for a unique gift in Ottawa, you will find an experience gift to suit almost any taste, from rafting down the Ottawa River in the city to a biplane adventure or a spectacular helicopter sightseeing tour over Parliament Hillor the 1000 Islands.
Ottawa and Eastern Ontario offer you a wealth of enjoyable, unique and memorable experiences. There is no shortage of fun things to do in Ottawa to check off your bucket list!
Whether you’re visiting, living there or just treating a friend or family member who is, make the most of Ottawa with Breakaway Experiences!
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1000 Islands Helicopter Tour
| Where | Gananoque, Ontario |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Experience spectacular views of the 1000 Islands from high above on this exciting helicopter tour. Feel the excitement as you lift off from Gananoque and become mesmerized by the beauty and richness of the 1000 Islands as only seen from the air.
From $99
1000 Islands Seaway and Cider Helicopter Tour
| Where | Gananoque, Ontario |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Experience the most spectacular views of the 1000 Islands on a 30-minute scenic helicopter tour with a stop at BUSL cidery for tastings and a meal.
$349
Belly Dance - Private Lesson for 2, Ottawa
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
Learn to move your body in ways you never thought possible with either a private belly dance lesson in the comfort of your home or in-studio. A great way to get a taste of what belly dancing is all about.
From $120
Belly Dance Party Class, Ottawa - Gatineau
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
Looking for a really fun bachelorette party, bridal shower, girls’ night or birthday party idea? Get your friends together and enjoy a glamorous belly dance party class where you can learn to shimmy and shake your way to an unforgettable time!
From $75
Blacksmith Class – Forge Your Own Knife / Axe / War Hammer / Blacksmith Tools
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Hawkesbury, Ontario |
Discover the thrill of forging your own Knife, Axe, War Hammer, or Blacksmithing Tools as you learn the art of blacksmithing.
From $199
E-Scooter Guided Tour, Montebello
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Montebello, Quebec |
Explore Montebello on a guided E-Scooter Adventure. A fun way to discover hidden gems and fascinating history via electric scooter.
From $10
Helicopter Flight Over Ottawa & The Gatineau Hills
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
See the Nation’s capital from the air with a helicopter flight over Ottawa and the Gatineau Hills. Departing from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Rockcliffe Airport) you’ll discover the Ottawa River, the Hull Casino, the city of Gatineau and various tourist attractions, including the Parliament buildings.
From $49
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 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 enjoying time on the water.
From $40
Maple Luscious Spa Experience at Holtz Spa
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Availability | NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR SALE |
True Canadiana … real maple sugar and maple sap, from a local maple syrup producer, offers a unique spa experience for those with a sweet tooth! The Maple Luscious Body Scrub & Wrap will leave your skin absolutely silky smooth while you relax in the exclusive floatation bed. Your tender tootsies will then be treated to a Maple Luscious Pedicure while you sip on Maple Tea.
$270
Ottawa Biplane Ride
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Price for | 2 Participants |
Climb into the open cockpit of a vintage biplane for an Ottawa sightseeing tour unlike any other. This Biplane Flight over Ottawa and the Gatineau Hills is the perfect experience gift for anyone who has always want to take a trip back in time to the golden age of aviation.
From $210
Ottawa City Rafting
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 5 years |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Experience the mighty Ottawa River on a one-of-a-kind rafting trip in the heart of the city.
From $79
Ottawa Helicopter Tour and Kōena Spa Experience
| Where | Gatineau, Quebec |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 18 years |
Discover the beauty of Ottawa and Gatineau from high above on a spectacular 30-minute helicopter tour and then relax and rejuvenate in the baths and saunas at Kōena Spa. The perfect combination for an unforgettable way to enjoy the Nation’s Capital.
From $358
Ottawa Hot Air Balloon Ride
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Take a Ottawa hot air balloon ride and experience the magic of soaring over a changing Ottawa landscape, suspended in a basket under a hot air balloon. You’ll fly through the sky enjoying panoramic views and a unique sense of freedom.
$325
Ottawa Scenic Flight Tour
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Price for | Up To 3 Participants |
Experience the thrill of flying over Ottawa and the Gatineau Hills in a small plane. Enjoy an amazing birds-eye view of the picturesque Ottawa-Gatineau landscape below.
From $135
Ottawa Sightseeing Tour
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Imagine being able to see all the major ‘must see’ attractions of Ottawa in a single day. On this 4-hour, guided land and river tour of Canada’s capital city, you will see top attractions including Parliament Hill, the House of Commons,the Royal Canadian Mint, Rideau Hall and Rockcliffe park.
From $18
Ottawa Zombie Scavenger Hunt
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Price for | Up To 10 Participants |
Do you have what it takes? Zombie Scavenger Game tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. This interactive scavenger hunt style game leads you through downtown Ottawa, where you’ll have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony.
$26
Paintball Adventure - Ottawa
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 10 years |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Get ready for an awesome game that requires courage, teamwork and stealth. This exhilarating Ottawa Paintball Adventure will awaken your competitive side as you battle alongside your teammates to attain victory.
$69
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventure – The Wizard’s Tower
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up to 8 Participants |
Can you defeat an evil Wizard and remove the curse he placed on your family? Have fun AT YOUR HOME with friends IN THEIR HOMES with this virtual scavenger hunt style clue solving adventure.
$20
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventure – Redbeard’s Treasure
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up to 8 Participants |
Prepare yourself for a swashbuckling adventure that will have you taking on the mighty pirate Redbeard himself! This unique, virtual clue solving adventure is a great way to have fun AT YOUR HOME with friends IN THEIR HOMES!
$20
Purely Relaxing Spa Package at Holtz Spa
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
Spend time resting and relaxing with the Purely Relaxing Spa Package at Holtz Spa, a unique experience gift and a great way to celebrate a special occasion!
$229
Replenishing Day at Holtz Spa
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
Feel rejuvenated with a European Facial and full body Aromatherapy Massage on the Replenishing Day Spa Experience. Enjoy the restoring and peaceful atmosphere of Holtz Spa.
$399
Scenic Night Tour of Ottawa
| Where | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Experience the amazing sights and sounds of the Capital city’s at night! On this comprehensive Ottawa sightseeing tour, you’ll be treated to a sunset river cruise, a narrated driving tour of the city, the Northern Lights Sounds and Lights Show on Parliament Hill and a visit to the famous Byward Market.
From $18
SUP Yoga – Gatineau
| Where | Gatineau, Quebec |
| Price for | Per Person |
Experience Stand Up Paddleboarding Yoga with a certified instructor in a beautiful location. Whether 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
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 – 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 Escape Room – The Heist
| Where | In your home |
When you can’t be together in person, experience The Heist, an adventure from the comfort of your own homes. Working with a live host, you and your friends, via Zoom, will have 60-minutes to progress through a challenging virtual Escape Room Adventure.
From $43
