Father’s Day Gift Ideas That Create Lasting Memories

Father’s Day gift ideas tend to grow with you as you age, right? Like the little ones who make those sweet hand-print photos that Dad will keep on the fridge to a painted frame when you hit middle school and maybe a nice tie or Best Dad Ever mug when you have your first paper route.  These are all lovely Father’s Day gift ideas, perfect for any child to give to Daddy, but what about after you become an adult? Finding Dad the right gift can be a challenge, but not too worry. We have got you covered with Breakaway Experiences. 

Dad already has the adorable gifts you made for him as a child, so now it’s time to create some lasting memories by giving him the gift of an incredible experience! With hundreds of ideas to choose from, Breakaway Experiences takes Father’s Day gift ideas to a whole new level. You can select a gourmet experience that will have Dad drooling or send him sailing high above the clouds with a flying lesson, a pleasure trip taking in the sights or even floating along in a balloon! Has Dad secretly wanted to be pampered at the spa? Or maybe longed to be a cowboy for a day? Breakaway Experiences has you covered for all of these gift ideas and so many, many more.

We here at MapleMouseMama have talked about Breakaway Experiences a few times before and we love, love, love the gift giving ideas for family, friends and everyone in between. And now we love them even more because….. Breakaway Experiences is now available in the Unites States!! You now have so many more fabulous experiences available to you, quite literally at your fingertips, whether you are shopping for yourself or a gift. And, like always, if you leave your shopping to the last minute or don’t know which experience to choose for Dad, you can purchase a gift certificate online at anytime.

To help you choose the perfect experience to get your Dad this Father’s Day, have a gander at some of our favourite picks below and see what tickles your fancy!

BBQ Smoking Class

Dad can take his backyard BBQ game up a notch in this fun, hands on BBQ Smoking Class. Learn the low and slow method to producing mouth watering, fall off the bone meat every time you BBQ!

Where: Toronto

Private Chef Experience – Learn to Cook Italian in the Comfort of Your Home

Dan can indulge in a private Italian Chef experience where he’ll enjoy one-on-one cooking instruction in his kitchen with a professional chef teaching him the mouth-watering tricks of the trade.

Where: Calgary

Fly A Helicopter

Experience what it’s like to fly a helicopter! During a 30-minute flight over Ottawa or Mont-Tremblant you can take the controls of one of the most versatile and exciting aircraft in the world.

Where: Ottawa, Ontario & Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

Vancouver Mustang GT / Camaro SS Race Experience

Drive a track prepared Mustang GT or Camaro SS around the Road Course at Mission Raceway, with no speed limits. This once in a lifetime experience includes everything Dad needs to get the feeling of what it is like to race!

Where: Vancouver

Exotic Car Driving

Has Dad has ever dreamed of driving a Lamborghini or Ferrari? Make his dream come true with an experience that lets him get behind the wheel of an exotic sports car and race around the track at Bowmanville’s Canadian Tire Motorsports Park or the Grand Bend Motorplex.

Where: Toronto and multiple locations across the USA

Fighter Jet Flight

Experience the thrill and power of a L-29 fighter jet. This is one of the most exciting experiences you will ever have!

Where: Ottawa

Introductory Flying Lesson: 

A flying lesson is the perfect gift idea for Dads who are tough to buy for. Learning to fly a plane or helicopter will be an experience Dad will never forget.

Where: Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Sudbury, Brandon

Stock Car Racing

This is Dad’s chance to drive an actual NASCAR style stock car! With you on the sidelines watching, he’ll experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of a fueled heart-pumping, white-knuckle race around the track.

Where: multiple locations across Canada and the USA

Drag Racing Experience

Dad can experience first-hand the awesome acceleration produced by the loudest and fastest vehicles in the world.  Designed for the bravest of drag racing fans, this is his opportunity to experience that unbelievable adrenaline rush, at speeds over 130mph!

Where: multiple locations across the USA

With all of these incredible Father’s Day gift ideas, you are sure to find something your Dad will love and remember for years and years to come. Why not take things one step further and select an experience you can enjoy together, creating even more exciting memories! And don’t forget you can now find Breakaway Experiences in the US!

Which Breakaway Experience do you think your Dad would like to receive this year?

FT&PD

Suz

**Disclosure: I have been gifted with services from Breakaway Experiences in exchange for this post.  All opinions expressed are my own.

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