Discover five gift experiences for your family to make this spring break one to remember.
Planning a memorable spring break for your family? Experience gifts are a great way to break away from the usual routine and try something exciting. Instead of just visiting the same old attractions, why not explore interactive and immersive adventures that offer both fun and learning? From mystery-solving challenges to horseback riding through scenic landscapes, Canada has no shortage of unique activities.
Here are five incredible spring break experiences your family will love:
#1 Clue-Solving Tours: Turn Your Family Into Detectives
Step into the shoes of a detective and embark on a thrilling clue-solving adventure! These interactive tours combine scavenger hunts with escape room-style puzzles, guiding your family through cities like Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, and more. Armed with your smartphones, you'll decipher clues, solve riddles, and uncover hidden stories behind historical landmarks and bustling neighborhoods.
The best part? These tours allow families to work together, making them perfect for bonding. Each challenge requires problem-solving, communication, and creativity, keeping kids and adults equally engaged. Whether you're racing against the clock or taking a leisurely pace, this adventure turns sightseeing into an exciting, brain-teasing experience.
Some popular themes include murder mysteries, ghost hunts, and historical quests, so you can pick one that best suits your family’s interests. It’s a fantastic way to explore a new city or rediscover familiar streets with fresh eyes.
📍 Learn more about our Clue-Solving Adventures
#2 Distillery District Segway Tour
If you are looking for a fun, adventurous family experience in Toronto – A guided Segway tour of the Distillery District is it! Bring your family and experience a historic, unique place in Toronto … on 2 wheels. For kids 12 and older it is the perfect way to explore the area while riding a unique and fun Segway … and no experience required … great for beginners.
The Distillery District features unique pubs and cafés , award-winning restaurants, designer boutiques, art galleries, and artisan shops in the restored red brick, Victorian-era buildings of the renowned Gooderham & Worts whiskey distillery. There is always something happening in The Distillery District.
📍Check out a guided Segway Tour of Toronto’s Distillery District
#3 Whistler’s Vallea Lumina Night Walk
Legend has it there is a hidden place where stardust falls from the night sky, filling all living things with its pure light. Following a path illuminated by ethereal lights and wondrous sights, be guided deep into the Whistler forest to places few have even heard of.
Experience the magic of Whistler’s Forest come to life at night with breathtaking lighting, sounds, and special effects.A mystical night walk for mom, dad and the kids where hidden wonders tell a story that unfolds in chapters along the way
📍Discover the wonders of Whistler’s Vallea Lumina
#4 Sea to Sky Scenic Flight over BC’s Coast Mountains
If you think going for a family drive along the Sea to Sky Highway is beautiful, imagine how spectacular it is from the air. This is the perfect sightseeing flight for children or first time flyers.
Prepare to be amazed and inspired by the wonders that lay just beyond the horizon. You'll experience birds-eye-views of Squamish, the Sea to Sky Gondola, Howe Sound, and the Skypilot Mountain. This sightseeing flight is amazing value for families who want to see all of Squamish … for a unique perspective!
📍 Check out our Flight-seeing tour of Squamish
#5 Zombie Scavenger Hunt: A Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Turn your city into a post-apocalyptic survival zone with a zombie scavenger hunt! This app-led game challenges families to complete missions, find survival items, and avoid zombies while exploring their surroundings.
Here’s how it works: You’ll receive a set of challenges through an app, and each completed task earns points. Some challenges might ask you to snap a photo of something in your environment, while others will require you to solve puzzles or work together to “evade” zombies.
With locations in cities across Canada, this family-friendly scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to add excitement to a simple day out. It’s great for kids and teens who enjoy zombie video games, as it blends real-world exploration with digital interactivity. Plus, since you can play at your own pace, it's an ideal low-pressure way to have fun as a family.
If your kids have ever wanted to test their survival skills in a playful, no-risk way, this is the adventure for them!
📍 Start a Zombie Scavenger Hunt
Final Thoughts: Make This Spring Break One for the Books
This spring break, step outside the usual routine and try something unforgettable. Solving clues, encountering mystical wonders, exploring on a 2-wheeled Segway, soaring high above mountains, or dodging zombies are just some of the Canadian adventures you can do with your family this spring.
Experience gifts like these create moments that will become core memories for the family. So go ahead, pick an adventure at Breakaway Experiences, and enjoy a spring break filled with laughter, excitement, and discovery!
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