Toronto, our city is packed with so many unforgettable things to do! With the holiday season right around the corner and experiences becoming the new go-to, more Torontonians are on the hunt for gifts that outshine the same old sweaters, candles, and socks that eventually find themselves tucked away in drawers throughout the year (sorry, Mom!).
From culinary adventures to creative workshops and activities that will get hearts pumping, the city is full of options that feel personal and thoughtful, taking your gift giving up a few notches and earning you some serious brownie points.
In honour of the festive season, we have rounded up six gift card ideas loaded with unique experiences to gift your loved ones this Christmas. Check it out!
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING AT BASECAMP CLIMBING
Where: Basecamp Climbing, 186 Spadina Ave. or 677 Bloor St W.
Give the gift of climbing this season with a gift card to Basecamp in Toronto!
Whether your loved one is a seasoned climber or just looking to try something new (New Year, new them), Basecamp offers an experience that will challenge, thrill, and excite your lucky giftee. With gift cards ranging from $25 and up, it is the perfect way to give a gift that is active, memorable, and guaranteed to get their body moving.
For more information on how to get a gift card, visit Basecamp’s website and select your preferred location.
A CLASS AT DISH COOKING STUDIO
Where: 587 College St.
If you have a mini-Gordon Ramsay on your hands, this gift card idea is for you.
Head over to Dish cooking studio to find a gift that will have your loved one feeling like they are on the chef’s line. Under the guidance of the Dish team and its trained chefs, your giftee can sip on a welcome drink and prepare their very own full-course meal step by step, with course options ranging from Hands On, Own the Kitchen, Skills, to Dish Fundamentals.
To give the gift of cooking, visit Dish’s website.
THEATRE TICKETS FROM MIRVISH THEATRE
Where: 244 Victoria St. and 263 Yonge St.
Casting call for all theatre lovers and gifters alike!
Give the gift of showtime to your loved one with a present that gives them access to some of Toronto’s most wonderful Broadway productions at Mirvish Theatre. From jaw-dropping performances to world-class talent hitting the stage, this gift is perfect for anyone who loves the thrill of live theatre.
For more information on how to get a gift card, visit Mirvish’s website.
WORKSHOP AT YUMMI CANDLES
Where: 10 Trinity St.
If you know someone who loves all things decor and scent, this one is for them.
At Yummi Candles, your giftee will receive everything they need to craft their very own scented candle and create a rave-worthy showpiece. They will enjoy a 1.5- to 2-hour workshop and scent journey, learning to distinguish top, middle, and base notes like a real candle connoisseur. It does not get more lit than that!
To purchase a gift certificate, visit the Yummi Candles website.
A COMEDY SHOW AT YUK YUK’S TORONTO
Where: 224 Richmond St. W.
Give the gift of laughter this season with a Yuk Yuk’s Toronto gift card!
With top-tier stand-up comedy from some of the country’s best comedians, this gift is perfect for anyone who loves a good chuckle or full-blown belly laugh, leaving them with a memorable experience and a few inside jokes to share later on.
For more information and to purchase a gift certificate, visit Yuk Yuk’s website.
INDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE AT ACTIVATE
Where: 24 Lebovic Ave. or 30 Weston Rd.
Looking for a gift that will get your loved one moving this holiday season? Look no further than Activate Toronto!
With a range of active experiences designed to have your loved one jumping, climbing, problem-solving, laughing, and moving between challenges, it is the perfect way to add a spin to their holiday gifts. It is also a gift that will keep on giving…you rave reviews!
To purchase a gift card, visit the Activate website and select your preferred location.
