Gift-giving doesn't have to be about stuff.
Skip the material goods this year and give an experience that will do anything from build skills to create memories, and offers a lot of fun in between.
Not only does an experience mean ditching some tangible object that may end up re-gifted or in the landfill, but it also makes the joy of the holidays last a little longer, and often well into the new year — like when the weather is warmer.
This is a call to get creative, too. Write a coupon book of IOUs for anything from a promise to take the lucky recipient to a big festival next summer, or for a few hours of babysitting to some tired parents. And, hey, we won't blame you if you work yourself into the experience, too. Win-win!
We've updated this list for 2024, with new ideas and a fresh links.
Here are 100 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»(or nearby) experiences to give as gifts.
We've provided links to some specific vendors but there are sometimes a plethora of options.
1. Cooking classes at and the (or look for specialty classes and workshops)
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4. sustainability practices while in nature
5. Enrolment in
6. Tickets to
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9. A culinary adventure around Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»with
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11. Dining at
12. from Pacific Angler
13. Spa visit. We have tons of amazing spas in and around Vancouver, from the indulgent downtown luxury hotels to something smaller in your neighbourhood. There's always for a special experience.
14. Mani/pedi from a favourite nail salon
15. with Bon Macaron Patisserie
16. membership or tickets to a like an adults-only night
17. membership
18. Theatre, opera, or concert tickets
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20. Tickets to an
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30. Wall or
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34. Take a
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38. (or a gift membership)
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40. Tickets to a
41. Membership to
42. Tickets to the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
43. /classes
44. at the Museum of Anthropology
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47. Complete a
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51. Go visit a
52. Go for
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57. Ride on
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63. Try out
64. Run a '' at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Police Museum
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68. wine and painting
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74. Try
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77. Organize a
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81. Housecleaning
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83. Ski lift tickets
84. from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»to Seattle or Portland
85. Tour False Creek on an or
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87. Go for a
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89. Virtual Reality at
90. Visit to
91. Take a
92. Sword fighting lessons at
93. Curling at
94. Scavenger hunt at
95. Laser tag
96. Glass blowing classes at
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98. An excursion on a vintage bus from the
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