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100 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­experiences that make awesome gifts

Skip the stuff this year! Here are 100 ideas for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­experiences to give as gifts this Christmas...or anytime.
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Great things come in small packages - especially when it's not a thing at all you're giving, but rather an experience. There are so many great experiences to gift in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­this holiday season.

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

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After Hours at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium

17. membership

18. Theatre, opera, or concert tickets

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20. Tickets to an  

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22. class

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29.  classes

30. Wall or

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Capilano Suspension Bridge. Luke Miller/Pexels

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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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Stargazing is possible near Vancouver. Julian Paul/Unsplash

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62.  (for men and women)

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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76. Tickets to in Vancouver

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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Seaplane tours are available. Thomas Landeau/Unsplash

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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