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Adventures Afloat: Expeditions in the Canadian Galapagos: Wilderness and Culture in Haida Gwaii

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Start of Program
Jun 13, 2012
4:00 pm, Vancouver, BC
You will be staying at the Best Western Sands by the Sea that night.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Nearest city or town: Vancouver
Nearest highway: Highway 1 - Trans Canada
Nearest airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Transportation to site: Airporter Shuttle – Provides bus service to major hotel destinations in downtown Vancouver, the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and the bus depot/train station. Departure time from the International Terminal is every 20 minutes from 8:55 a.m. to 8:25 p.m. Departure time from the Domestic Terminal is every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Airporter bus is located on the International and Domestic Arrivals level curb. No reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at the Airport counter, their pickup locations or on the motor coach. Fares are approximately CAD$10.50 (senior) - $13.50 (adult) one-way, or CAD$21 round trip. For the most up to date schedule, visit www.yvrairporter.com or call 1-800-668-3141 or (604) 946-8866. Taxi from the airport to the hotel costs approximately CAD$25-$30. Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for assistance with air travel at: 1-800-854-3418; travelinfo@roadscholar.org. Hours of operation: 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. For assistance with pre/post add on hotel accommodations, medical/travel insurance, car rentals, or to customize your extended stay please contact Denise Tracey at Maritime Travel (formerly Maritime Travel) toll free at 1-888-905-5959 or by email at dtracey@maritimetravel.ca.

End of Program
Jun 24, 2012
After breakfast, Vancouver, BC
You will be staying at the Best Western Sands by the Sea the night before.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Transportation to site: Same as above
Additional transportation information same as above.
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Best Western Sands by the Sea is conveniently located one half block from the beach at beautiful English Bay and three blocks from Stanley Park's 1,000 acres of trails and gardens. Three bus routes stop at the front door for easy access to other parts of town.

Ship Information: N/A

Contact info:
1755 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5 Canada
phone: 604-682-1831
web: www.bestwesternsandshotelvancouver.com/

Room amenities: In-room coffee makers, iron and iron board, hair dryers

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include a sauna and exercise room. Same-day dry-cleaning and laundry service is available, and there is a Laundromat six blocks from the hotel. Restaurant and 2 bars on site

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Check for availability.
Please contact the hotel directly on your own OR if you require personal assistance contact Maritime Travel (formerly Cleland Travel) toll free at 1-888-905-5959. A service fee MAY apply.

Check in time: 3:00 PM
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Best Western Sands by the Sea is conveniently located one half block from the beach at beautiful English Bay and three blocks from Stanley Park's 1,000 acres of trails and gardens. Three bus routes stop at the front door for easy access to other parts of town.

Ship Information: N/A

Contact info:
1755 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5 Canada
phone: 604-682-1831
web: www.bestwesternsandshotelvancouver.com/

Room amenities: In-room coffee makers, iron and iron board, hair dryers

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include a sauna and exercise room. Same-day dry-cleaning and laundry service is available, and there is a Laundromat six blocks from the hotel. Restaurant and 2 bars on site

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: Check for availability.
Please contact the hotel directly on your own OR if you require personal assistance contact Maritime Travel (formerly Cleland Travel) toll free at 1-888-905-5959. A service fee MAY apply.

Check out time: 12:00 PM
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•31 meals: 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 11 dinners
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•14 Field trips
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