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Calgary Christmas Gift Ideas
This year you can find the perfect Christmas gift for that hard to buy for person with Breakaway Experiences’ selection of bucket list style Calgary Christmas Gifts.
From unique dining experiences and romantic sleigh rides to adventurous outdoor activities, both for winter and summer, we have Calgary Christmas Gifts that will make your gift the coolest under the Christmas Tree.
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Banff and Its Wildlife Tour - Summer
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | Per Person |
Discover spectacular scenery and watch for wildlife on the Banff and Its Wildlife Summer sightseeing tour. Build a connection to this World Heritage Site as you visit Banff's landmarks and historic places.
From $86
Banff and Its Wildlife Tour - Winter
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | Per 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
Banff and Its Wildlife Tour with Gondola
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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.
$179
Banff Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | Up 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 Evening Wildlife Safari
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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.
$66
Banff Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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.
$289
Banff Horseback Ride
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 8 years |
| Price for | 1 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 $92
Banff Horseback Ride and Cowboy BBQ Cookout
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 8 years |
| Price for | 1 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 $219
Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 13 years |
| Price for | 1 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.
$139
Banff Private Carriage Ride
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | per 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
Enjoy spectacular views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains on a horse-driven sleigh ride through Banff’s snowy mountain meadows.
From $47
Banff Snowshoeing Tour to the Paint Pots
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Banff Via Ferrata Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 12 years |
| Price for | 1 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
Banff Wagon Ride and Cowboy BBQ Cookout
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Take a relaxing wagon ride along the Banff’s Bow River, enjoy a delicious cowboy style BBQ cookout, and practice your cowboy skills.
$129
Big Canoe Tour + Horseback Riding, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 6 years |
| Price for | 1 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
Big Canoe Tour, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 6 years |
| Price for | 1 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
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Calgary Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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 Adventures
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Price for | Up 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
Calgary Farmers’ Market West Brunch Tour
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 14 years |
| Price for | Per Person |
Explore the Calgary Farmers Market West and learn all about eating local in Alberta. This tasty, food tour begins with brunch followed by an intimate guided tour of CFM West.
$100
Calgary Hot Air Balloon Ride
| Price for | 1 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
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Price for | Up 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’s Kensington Food Tour Quest
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Price for | Up 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
Canadian Rockies Ice Bubbles Helicopter and Snowshoe Tour
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Jasper, 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
Canmore Food Tour Quest
| Where | Canmore, Alberta |
| Price for | Up To 4 Participants |
Discover tasty hidden gems in Canmore on a unique, self-guided scavenger hunt style adventure. Embark on a quest for amazing local food while discovering fun, culture, art, history, and hidden gems.
$45
Cochrane Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Cochrane, Alberta |
| Price for | Up 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 guiding you around Cochrane.
From $79
Columbia Icefields Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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.
$314
Cross-country Skiing Private Lesson in Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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 Lake Louise in Winter
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Drumheller Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Drumheller, Alberta |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
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 Fighter Jet Flight Simulator Experience, Calgary
| Occasion | Date Night |
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Food Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
Family Survival Hike, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 5 years |
| Price for | Up 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, Kananaskis
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Kananaskis, 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
Grotto Canyon Icewalk, Banff
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Heli – Fishing in the Canadian Rockies
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
Helicopter Snowshoe Tour in the Canadian Rockies
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
Experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter with a scenic helicopter tour and a 1-hour guided snowshoe adventure.
From $306
Horseshoe Canyon White Water Rafting
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 12 years |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Experience thrills and spills white water rafting Banff’s Horseshoe Canyon on the Bow River. A short drive from Calgary, Banff, and Canmore this half-day white water rafting tour is perfect for adventure lovers .
$135
Johnston Canyon Icewalk, Banff - Daytime Tour
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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, 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
Kananaskis River White Water Rafting
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 5 years |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
Get ready for awesome Banff Rafting! This white water rafting tour down the Kananaskis River is ideal for families and first timers. Conveniently located a short drive from Calgary, it’s a thrilling and family fun outdoor adventure.
$130
Kananaskis Suspension Bridge Sightseeing Hike + Horseback Ride
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum age for participation - 6 years |
| Price for | 1 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
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
Love in the Rockies Private Helicopter Tour
| Where | Lake Louise, Alberta |
| Price for | 2 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
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
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventure – Curse of the King
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up to 8 Participants |
From the comfort of your home and theirs, embark on a thrilling virtual clue solving adventure with friends and family. Find hidden clues, solve puzzles, and unravel a mystery … a great way to have fun together when you can’t get be together.
$20
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
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventure – Save the Titanic
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up to 8 Participants |
Do you have what it takes to help the crew of the Titanic make it across the Atlantic? Have fun AT YOUR HOME with friends IN THEIR HOMES with this unique clue solving scavenger hunt style adventure.
$20
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventures - The Brotherhood Mystery
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up 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
Play-at-Home Clue Solving Adventures – The Time Machine
| Where | In your home |
| Price for | Up 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
Private Chef Cooking Class and Dinner in Your Home, Calgary
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
Treat your family and friends to a private cooking class party in your home designed just for you. This delicious Calgary cooking class allows you to enjoy one-on-one cooking instruction in your own kitchen with a professional chef teaching you mouth-watering tricks of the trade.
From $650
Private Chef In-home Dining Experience and Dinner Party, Calgary
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
Enjoy a private multi-course tasting menu in the intimate and comfortable setting of your own home. Allow the Chef and their team to pamper you and your guests with a culinary experience they'll never forget!
From $650
Rocky Mountains Glaciers Helicopter Tour
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Jasper, 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
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
Rocky Mountains Helicopter Tour and Wilderness Hike
| Where | Jasper, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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
Snowshoeing Tour in Kananaskis
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Where | Kananaskis, 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 $70
Stargazing Snowshoe Tour, Kananaskis
| Where | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 Participant |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Steveston Clue Solving Adventure – The Maritime Mystery
| Where | Steveston, British Columbia |
| Price for | Up to 5 participants |
Get ready for a fast-paced scavenger hunt and a brain-teasing outdoor escape room, all rolled into one! Can you solve the clues hidden as you explore Steveston’s shops, historic sites, and waterfront?
From $79
Sylvan Lake Clue Solving Adventure
| Where | Sylvan Lake, Alberta |
| Price for | Up 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
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 Reality WW II Spitfire Experience
| Where | Calgary, Alberta |
| Age restriction | Minimum 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
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Tour
| Where | Cochrane, Alberta |
| Price for | 1 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 $29