Unique Father’s Day Gifts That Create Memories
Looking for some unique father’s day gifts that are sure to please that special guy in your life? Whether he’s the easiest guy in the world to buy for or the hardest you can go wrong with the gift of a fun experience that creates fond memories for him. Give the gift of an experience from Breakaway Experiences.
Breakaway Experiences has embraced the ever-growing popularity of “once-in-a-lifetime” and “bucket list” experiences. They offer certificates for a remarkable variety of unique experiences across the United States and Canada. 
My daughter and husband in the photo above. Now that photo is a memory of a fun experience from her graduation portraits. While we received compensation for this article, all opinions are 100% our own and we truly love experiential gifts!
Here are just a few reasons that a gift from Breakaway Experiences makes for an awesome Father’s Day gift (or birthday or anniversary well any occasion!):
- Instant gifting – While some dads are last-minute shoppers now we can all wait until the last minute and not even leave the house! You can buy their present any time of day and instantly print it up to put in a card or simply email them.
- A one-stop shop for some unique experiences for gifts in Canada and the United States.
- Certificates never expire – They guarantee the value of all certificates. If a certificate is not redeemed within a year of purchase and the cost of the experience increases, the certificate holder will only have to pay the difference between the original value and the new price.
- Hassle-free exchange policy – Not sure they will love the experience you picked? With our hassle-free exchange policy, they can simply trade it for the full value of the original certificate.
- Can’t decide what experience to buy? Breakaway Experiences’ gift certificates are a great way for you to buy them a gift that he/she can use towards an experience that is on their bucket list.
Fun experiences for dad
Here are just a few of their popular experiences that dad will love!
Drag Racing, – Dad can experience first-hand the awesome power and acceleration produced by the fastest and loudest vehicles in the world. With tracks across USA, this is Dad’s opportunity to experience that unbelievable adrenaline rush, at speeds exceeding 130mph!
Where: multiple locations across the USA
Exotic Car Driving – Has Dad has ever dreamed of driving a Lamborghini or Ferrari? Make your dream come true with an experience that lets you get behind the wheel of an exotic sports car and race around an autocross track.
Where: Toronto and multiple locations across the USA
Stunt Driving – Dad can learn to drive like they do in the movies! He can learn the tricks of the trade from professional stunt drivers.
Where: Toronto
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 an fueled heart-pumping, white-knuckle race around the track.
Where: multiple locations across Canada and the USA
Learn to fly: A flying lesson is the perfect gift idea for Dad’s 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
Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting: Take Dad behind the scenes of his local micro-brewery for a fun time spent discovering the secrets of the breweries, or maybe just walking the streets of the city on a guided tour, sipping on samples of cold, crisp, craft beer (and some good food!) along the way.
Where: Halifax. Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria
Give dad a fun and memorable experience that he’ll look back on with fond memories. Check out all of their experiences on their site.
Breakaway Experiences United States
What experience would you (or dad) love to do? Comment below we’d love to hear from you.
Vikki Billings says
I think that these are some great ideas for Father’s day and also for any special occasion. Thanks for sharing, I had never heard of this before.
Lily Kwan says
I learned that the company is located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Israel Y says
I think experiences are great gifts b/c I know it sounds cliche but you get a good time & memories for a lifetime! They are even better when you get to share bthe experience with others & grow closer with that person whether it be your spouse, kids, or friends etc
Tomara says
I think experiences would make great gifts for any of your loved ones because you can make memories that last a lifetime.
Carolsue says
I think gifting an “Experience” is a fun idea — things they would never get for themselves, more than likely!
Sara Tarver says
I think experiences make great gifts because they make great memories!
ae minx says
I did a blacksmith experience years ago with a friend through a Renaissance group and loved it. I think a blacksmith experience would be a great gift for anyone. You get to create something you can keep, and you get to have a memorable experience
Michael Hajduk says
Experiences are always a preferred type of gift to receive and hand out. My home is already full of random decorations/appliances. Not a fan of gifting things which the receiving party may not even want or need. Experiences are what we live for and are typically a lot more memorable & enjoyable! 🙂
Chris MacDonald says
I think experiences are great gifts because they are unique and create great memories!
joseph gersch says
Experiences make great gifts because a memory is made
Clare O'Brien says
Breakaway Experiences sounds like a great gift option for the person who has everything!
Kirsten Lyon says
Thank you for introducing me to Breakaway Experiences – these look like great gift ideas, and a hassle-free exchange policy is very welcome. There are some good options for Canada!
Betty S says
I could not believe how many great experiences they offer, and in so many unique places and different price points. I know there is something that everyone would like. Experiences last a lifetime.
Holly Kennedy says
I think experiences are such a nice gift. Better than an old tie, and a gift he wouldn’t get himself.
Michele H. says
This is so unique! I only wish there were more partcipating locations.
JoKing says
Gifts are great but experiences make memories!
Lisa M-C says
These experiences are something he will remember for the rest of his life, so memorable!
janine a says
i love the idea of experiences as a gift, it’s something to look back together and something new to experience together. I find it’s really hard to find a great gift as a specific item because people have everything so this is a great idea
Erin McSweeney says
i love giving unique gifts as we get older I do this more and more the memories are great
Orna says
wish ther one for culinary experience
al says
A lot of your experiences are rather death-defying. I’m not sure that’s a good thing to encourage.
Julie Bolduc says
This sounds like a great father’s day gift, making memories is what it’s all about
Stephanie Grant says
I know for an absolute fact that both my own Father and husband would love to receive one of the experiences as a gift for any occasion!
Tabby72 says
I think that experience type gifts are the way to go, because they create memories, and are good for the environment–less “stuff” and more living!
Linda says
For many years now in my family, we’ve exchanged “experiences” like tickets to events and such to cut down on landfill waste. A company like Breakaway Experiences is great for this.
Jenn Beckett @jennpup says
Experiences are the best kinds of gifts – because they will be remembered for a lifetime!
Dana Rodriguez says
These are all great ideas. I really like the Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting suggestion.
LILLIAN BROWN says
Experiences are the best gift, our daughter gave us a weekend away that we just used, (Christmas Gift) it was for her family plus my other daughter and my husband and I. She had us all booked in a large beachside cottage.
Rosie says
These are novel ideas, and surely different. Many dads would love to try these experiences!
Kaitlyn Fuerth says
My father is the least materialistic person I know so I think getting him an experience would be more fulfilling for the both of us. There’s so many different choices for every type of dad out there.
Debbie P says
What a fantastic and exciting bunch of great ideas.
Deb Pelletier says
Nice review, and if I were younger ,maybe I would like some of these experiences.
Mia E. says
They certainly have some exciting and unique experiences that would be very memorable.
Amy D says
My favorite presents are experiences instead of physical items. I love all these ideas.