Coast to Coast Experiences: Top Experiences to Gift the Adventurous Dad for Father’s Day!
Experiences to Gift the Adventurous Dad!
Father’s Day is right around the corner and if you haven’t chosen a gift for your husband or dad that he will love yet, here it is! Breakaway Experiences can help you choose the PERFECT experience for the adventurous dad in your life!
With our great nation celebrating its 150th birthday, this is the ideal time to get out there and see our beautiful country. If you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas, I’ve compiled a list of fun adventures that you can take coast to coast!
Whether it is power rafting through rapids, zip lining, stunt car driving or a guided bicycle food and drink tour. Whatever it may be, if he craves adventure, Breakaway Experiences has it.
The best part of gifting an experience is the memories that are made and kept for a lifetime. They even have gift cards, so if you are unsure of which adventure he wants to check off his bucket list next, get him a gift card and he’ll be ready to choose his next feat.
Victoria: Eat, Drink & Pedal Victoria Bicycle Tour
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/eat-drink-pedal-victoria-bicycle-tour
Access Victoria’s unique neighbourhoods by bicycle. You will get the chance to meet the creative people who are behind all the delicious eats in the area. You will be able to sample handmade pizza, ice cream, and a few surprises.
Vancouver: Whistler Superfly Zipline and Off-road RZR Package
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/superfly-zipline-and-off-road-rzr-package-whistler
Start with a no-nonsense afternoon RZR journey through Whistler mountain trails. After you’ve driven through the forest, it’s time to soar above with the Superfly Zipline. This fly & ride combination is the best way to experience the Whistler backcountry.
Okanagan Valley, BC: Power Rafting Trip on the Thompson River
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/power-rafting-trip-on-the-thompson-river
Experience the thrill of rafting down through the biggest waves and rapids on the Thompson River in Lytton, BC. Best part? It is on a motorized raft. Hang on, you’re in for a ride!
Calgary: Explore the Rockies Helicopter Tour
Lift off on an adventure of a lifetime with a 20-minute helicopter tour over the breathtakingly beautiful Rocky Mountains. You’ll climb from the plains and soar over alpine lakes, craggy peaks and cross the imposing massif of Mt. Loughheed.
Edmonton Segway Tour
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/edmonton-segway-tour
This tour is Dad’s chance to get on the revolutionary human transporter, the Segway. He’ll discover first hand what all the fun is about while exploring North America’s longest continuous trail system in the heart of Edmonton’s River Valley. Segway tours are so much fun, even if you’ve never used one before, you’ll be a pro before you’re done.
Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon: Hot Air Balloon Ride (along with 6 other lift off locations across Canada)
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/hot-air-balloon-rides-canada
Hot air balloon rides can show Dad the world from a different perspective. Plus, it’s a relaxing way to spend time with you. Can you imagine the views too? Gorgeous!
Toronto: Stunt Car Driving Experience
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/stunt-driving-experience-toronto
Dad can learn how to drive a car like the stuntmen and stuntwomen in the movies. Experience the excitement of making a car do some fun, crazy stunts. I think the need for speed is in almost every man’s DNA, right? And the ladies too but, this time, it is for the dads!
Ottawa: Biplane Ride Over Parliament Hill
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/ottawa-biplane-flight-over-parliament-hill-for-2
This Ottawa Biplane Flight over Parliament Hill, downtown Ottawa and the Gatineau Hills is the perfect experience for Dad to take a trip back in time to the golden age of aviation. He can strap on an aviator’s cap and goggles and get a bird’s eye view from the open cockpit of a vintage 1939 WACO UPF-7 biplane. Now this is an AMAZING way to celebrate #Canada150!
Montreal: Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/boeing-737-flight-simulator-experience-montreal
Dad can climb into the Captain’s seat of a Boeing 737 and take to the skies in a jet flight simulator! He can enjoy an ultra realistic Boeing 737 flight simulator experience with thousands of airports around the world from which to take-off and land. It may only be a flight simulator, but the sensation you feel is the real deal.
Halifax: Best of Halifax Foodie Adventure
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/best-of-halifax-foodie-adventure
Taste your way through the heart of Halifax! Discover what continues to make this city unique and delicious during this three-hour guided Best of Halifax Foodie Adventure.
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Oyster Bed, PEI: Stock Car Driving Experience (plus 7 other tracks across Canada)
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/stock-car-racing-experience-across-canada
Strap in, hold on tight, and prepare for the most exhilarating ride imaginable. With this experience, you feel the awesome power of an authentic stock car explode off the starting line. These incredible NASCAR style driving experiences make wonderfully a unique, exciting Father’s Day gift.
Ready to WIN?
To celebrate Canada 150, I’ve teamed up with Breakaway Experiences to give away a $150 Gift Card to get the dad in your life an experience that he will love. Maybe you can use it for an experience just for him or choose an experience you can both share!
For more information and to book your next exciting adventure, visit Breakaway Experiences. Get social and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!
Which adventure do you think the dad in your life will love?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
Love to experience the Distillery District Segway Tour, great price, can take the whole family!
These are great ideas! My husband is a very adventurous guy. He’d love any of these.
A Victoria bike tour sounds like a great time. Thanks for sharing all of these ideas. As a man of adventure (to a degree) I think these sound pretty awesome.
We don’t live close to Canada but several of these adventures look like fun. Thinking I could find some closer to home that hubby could enjoy.
It would just be such an enjoyable day to spend with my dad experiencing the culinary delights of Calgary with the Calgary’s 17th Avenue SW Food Tour!
Romantic Horseback Ride and Picnic in Brantford sounds like fun to me!
This looks like a dream vacation!! I can’t wait to explore breakaway tours soon!! I hope to one day to hit all of these destinations!
My dad would love a biplane ride over Parliament Hill! So cool.
This post is chalk full of excellent gift ideas. There’s something about giving someone an experience rather than just “stuff” that makes it magical and unforgettable.
I would choose the Offroad Scenic Hummer Adventure
So many great gift ideas for my husband! He is such a daredevil! I would enjoy the white water rafting trip on the Thompson River!
i really like the Cocktails and Secret Bars Tour idea, looks great!
What a great idea. A gift of experience would surely create a lot of fun memories. My husband would love the biplane ride and the stunt car experience.
The gift of experience is always a lovely choice for family and friends. There’s nothing better than to give them memories that they’ll keep for the rest of their lives. These are great ideas.
I think my husband would enjoy any of these fun adventures. What a great giveaway, the prize is awesome!
BBQ Cooking Class would be wonderful.
I love the guided kayaking tour of 1000 Islands
I would love to check out the foodie adventure in Halifax
I would love to give my hubby the Guided Kayak Tour of the 1000 Islands. How awesome would that be. We love that area to begin with.
Kensington Market Food Tour, Toronto
those are definitely some adventurous experiences that will make lasting memories for any dad! Great gift ideas!
I would choose the Calgary Rockies Helicopter tour. I would send it to my Daughter and her hubby for their Anniversary.
This is an awesome giveaway. I would love to head to Whistler, BC for the Family Snowmobile Tour in the winter. They even offer mini-snowmobiles for kids!! And in the summer I would opt for the Whistler Backcountry Air Safari. I love to fly and the views would be outstanding.
My husband would love a ton of these adventures. We went on a speed boat adventure in Mexico and he loved it. Too bad we aren’t in Canada, these would be so fun.
Well Father’s day is coming again! I just ask him what he wants or if he has something in his mind. But well of course since I’m the wife. I always knew what he needed! Great picks though!
I would choose the BBQ smoking class for my hubby! We have a smoker that he hasn’t used yet!
I like Stunt Driving Experience + Ride Along the most!
I like to do the Afternoon Escape win tour in Wolfville, NS
I would love to do the white water rafting down the Thompson with him.
I never thought about buying something to do – an adventure – for father’s day! I think something like this would be more memorable.
I think my dad would like the Old Toronto Beer Tour
Best Halifax foodie foodie
i would like to try the Calgary Hot Air Balloon Ride
I like the Toronto Islands Canoe Paddle & Beach Dining Escapade
The stock car experience at Peterborough speedway would make a great gift for my brother.
I would love to go on the Niagara Falls Food Tour with my whole family.
For me, I would choose Introduction to SUP! I’ve always wanted to try stand up paddleboarding.
Wow, lots of fun things to see and do in Canada. My husband is adventurous so he’ll love all of those. Hope to visit your beautiful country soon!
BBQ Cooking Class would be wonderful
For my husband, Edmonton Segway Tour would be perfect. Great idea for a family week end! I love this kind of presents!
The foodie adventure sounds so fun!
power rafting on the Thompson river, bowen Island dinner and boat tour
….or any of the the gourmet food tours….
The Kingston Beer Tour would be a fun one to do with my Dad one weekend.
BBQ Cooking Class would be wonderful!
I really like The best of Halifax Foodie Adventure.
I would love to do the Afternoon Escape Wine Tour
I like the Learn to Fly, Toronto Flying Lesson from Buttonville Airport
The Distillery District Segway Tour sounds like fun too!
So many great idea! I would LOVE to go on the zipline tour that sounds awesome!
BBQ Cooking Class would be wonderful 🙂
I really like the thought of the foodie adventure in Halifax!
I like the Halifax foodie adventure.
I would love to do the Bow Valley horseback riding tour
My hubby would love the BBQ smoking class.
I like the Toronto Urban Whisky Trail Experience
We would like to try the Bowen Island trip in Vancouver or Dining in the Dark.
I would love to do the Foodie adventure in Halifax,so much fun!
BBQ Cooking Class, Toronto would be very nice.
There is a horseback picnic adventure in Brantford that looks like fun.
I like the halifax food experience breakaway.
Id love the wine tour
Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour looks great
I think I may just have to plan another trip to BC to take on the Whistler Family Snowmobile Tour.
Giving dad the gift of adventure is a great idea! These are some great Father’s Day gift ideas!
The hot air balloon ride sounds so fun!
BBQ Cooking Class, Toronto would be very nice
Love to do the foodie adventure in Halifax! I love Halifax!
Kingston Beer Tour would be fun to do with Dad & Hubby!
I would love to do the Biplane Flight Over the Gatineau Hills and Parliament Hill for 2
I’d love to do the Biplane Flight Over the Gatineau Hills and Parliament Hill for 2
He would like the foodie experience.
BBQ Cooking Class, Toronto would be very nice 🙂
I would love to do the Wine Tour in Halifax!
The Victoria Bike Tour sounds like fun, would be something to do when I go visit my sister out there.
I would love to do the King and Queen West Sunday Brunch Tour, Toronto or the BBQ Cooking Class, Toronto
I’d love to try the Private Georgian Bay Boat Tour with wakeboarding, waterskiing and tubing
BBQ Cooking Class, Toronto would be very nice!
I would love to choose the wine tour in Halifax!
I think any of the Segway tours would be fun to do
My hubby would like the Stock Car Experience in Moncton.
I’d like to try the Offroad Scenic Hummer Adventure in Collingwood
I like to do the Banff Wildlife tour.
Love to do that wine tour in Halifax!
So many to choose from, definitely one of the Segway Tours would be fun.
BBQ Cooking Class would be very nice.
I would take my son on a Niagara Falls Helicopter ride! WOW!
I would love to try the Chocolate Tour in Toronto – what girl can resist some yummy chocolate!
I think hubby would enjoy one of the Stunt Car Driving Experiences.
Love to experience the Niagara-on-the-Lake Morning Winery Cycle Tour
I would get the romantic helicopter ride with dinner at mont tremblant!
I would love to do the foodie adventure and then maybe the wine tour in Halifax
BBQ Cooking Class would be very nice
I may choose the Kitchener – Waterloo Hot Air Balloon Ride
Kingston Beer Tour would be a fun getaway with my Dad.
Love to try the wine tour in Halifax
BBQ Cooking Class would be very nice 🙂
The biplane ride seems like a lot of fun.
Love to try Jet Boating in Whistler
BBQ Cooking Class would be very nice!
I would enjoy doing the Wine Tour in Halifax
I think he would love the King and Queen West Sunday Brunch Tour, Toronto
Would love to do a boat trip or wildplay with my kids!!!
I would love to try the Elora Gorge Zipline Extreme
I think the Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience in Toronto would be fun
I would love to try the Hot Air Balloon ride too!
To get the BBQ Cooking Class would be very nice.
Foodie adventure in Halifax sounds yummy !
The Hummer Adventure in Collingwood sounds like fun and since I have family there it would be a good excuse to visit!
That’s a great choice! Sling some mud for me now! =)
I would love to give my husband the flight simulator experience. He has always wanted to fly.
That would be the perfect gift for him!
Love to try Flying Lesson from Barrie to Blue Mountain
Excellent choice! The view is spectacular!
My hubby would love off road hummer adventure
My hubby loves that one! Men and their cars hehe
So many to choose from, in the end I would probably show my Dad the options and let him pick 🙂
Can’t go wrong with that! =)
To get the BBQ Cooking Class would be very nice
Can’t go wrong with that! =)
Woohoo a foodie adventure in Halifax sounds like fun
Very fun! Can’t go wrong with a foodie adventure!
Love to take a trip to Quebec and try the Mont-Tremblant Helicopter Flight With A Mountain Top Stop
Great choice! Sounds so much fun!
I’d get the BBQ Cooking Class.
Great choice! I would too! =)
Some are too much excitement for me,i would stick with the Halifax wine tour
Wine tours are awesome! You’ll love them!