Canadian residents pay in Canadian funds at the current exchange rate of 1.30
Western Canada Adventure 14 Days
Oh Canada! Experience the best of Canada’s natural beauty and adrenaline-pumping activities on this “West Coast adventure”! You’ll tandem cycle the seawall at Stanley Park in Vancouver, via ferrata a mountain in Whistler, waterski in the Okanagan Valley, canoe Lake Louise, whitewater raft the Kananaskis River, and go downhill karting in Calgary Olympic Park. Make new friends – our summer program leaders are experts at creating a close, inclusive family for everyone. You’ll come home with memories that will last a lifetime!
Experience thrilling activities in a smaller, tight-knit travel group.
Hotels
Includes breakfast and dinner daily.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Travel in passenger vans driven by our staff.
Up to 24 participants.
Fly to Vancouver where your orientation begins with some of our favorite icebreakers and “get to know you” activities.
Explore the Granville Island Public Market with over 100 vendors and artists, a farmers market, and a ton of shops offering local delicacies. Take a dip into the Pacific at Kitsilano Beach. Get set for the amazing FlyOver Canada! Its special effects including wind, mist and scents combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. Walk across the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge with its awesome views and enjoy the Cliffwalk and exciting Treetops Adventure for a unique forest experience. Learn to paddle a dragon boat and race against another team. Go tandem biking through Stanley Park, an urban area in downtown Vancouver that is 10% larger than NYC’s Central Park. Check out the funky shops on Robson Street and explore Richmond Night Market.
Sunshine and snow together in the summertime! Browse the shops in the pedestrian-friendly village. Travel 2.7 miles reaching a maximum height of 1,427′ over Fitzsimmons Creek from Whistler to Blackcomb and back again on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Clip into Via Ferrata, a network of steel cables that run the length of a mountain face and cross built-in steps, handles, beams and bridges while you are struck by spectacular views of nature all around. Conquer the Sasquatch, a monster zip-line over a mile long and is the longest zip-line in all of Canada and the USA! You will experience spectacular views and 7,000 feet of pure eco-exhilaration! Will you take it on?
Learn to waterski or wakeboard with professional instructors or go banana boating in Lake Okanagan. For those more advanced wakeboarders, try out wakesurfing and enjoy the ride in this hands-free, freestyle sport. Spend an evening bowling. Lounge lakeside, tan, listen to your tunes or play football on the sandy beach.
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, canoe across the glacial-fed, emerald-colored Lake Louise. Hike past Mirror Lake on your way to the famous Lake Agnes Teahouse for stunning views of the area. Browse the shops in the quaint town of Banff. Unwind in the 100°F Banff Upper Hot Springs, with Mt. Rundle in the background. Take a Giant Snowmobile tour to the Athabasca Glacier on the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, sip glacier water, and throw a snowball in July.
Visit Canada Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Speed around 50 twists and turns and covering a distance of over 1800 meters (5905 feet) on a continuous downhill, gravity-fed trajectory. Experience the thrill of a whitewater adventure on the Kananaskis River and then team up with your friends to play an exciting game of laser tag. Catch the Calgary Stampede while you are in the city which made it famous.
Say farewell to your new friends as you part ways for your return home. Your adventure might be over, but all the memories you’ve made will last a lifetime!
Richmond/Vancouver, British Columbia
With easy access to all of Vancouver’s attractions, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport hotel offers comfort and convenience with most rooms featuring a separate living area and kitchenette.
Whistler, British Columbia
Blackcomb Springs Suites is an all-suite, condo-style hotel at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain. Suites include full kitchens and spacious rooms. Enjoy an outdoor pool and hot tub as well.
Penticton, British Columbia
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Penticton offers contemporary accommodations located between Skaha Lake & Okanagan Lake. Rooms are comfortably equipped with modern amenities. The hotel also offers a fitness center, pool, and hot tub.
Banff/Canmore, Alberta
The Canmore Inn & Suites is nestled in the magnificent ice-capped Canadian Rockies, near the breathtaking Mount Norquay. With its tastefully furnished and spacious rooms, it is the perfect location for touring around and seeing the sites. The hotel also has an indoor pool and whirlpool, as well as a fitness center.
Calgary, Alberta
The Delta Hotel has many amenities. Enjoy two indoor pools, whirlpools and waterslide or visit one of three fitness facilities.
Flight to Vancouver, British Columbia
We help you coordinate your flight times and greet you upon arrival in Vancouver.
Return Flight Home From Calgary, Alberta
For your return flight from Calgary, our leaders help you to check-in and remain in the airport until flights in designated times have departed. Depending on the number of students from the New York area we may offer a chaperoned flight.
Food and Meals
Eating well while away from home is an important part of a summer’s success. We understand how it helps our travelers feel secure, happy and looking forward to their day.
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
Laundry
You will only need to bring one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure. We visit local laundromats weekly and we will supply the detergent and dryer sheets. Don’t worry if you’ve never done laundry before, we’ll show you the ropes. Parents, we know the thought of your children doing laundry is making you smile!
What’s Included
Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, recreation & entertainment listed, airport transfers in designated times, gratuities & taxes.
Not included is transportation to and from the program, lunches, snacks, personal spending money for souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.
Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!
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