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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
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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
Aug 29, 2012
4:00 pm, Calgary, Alberta.
You will be staying at the Sandman Hotel that night.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Nearest city or town: Canmore, Alberta
Nearest airport: Calgary International Airport
Transportation to site: By Air • Shuttle – Shuttle service is available at this time and will only stop at the Sandman Hotel if you request them to do so. Tickets (one way) are $15 CAD and can be bought at the Allied Shuttle counter or on the shuttle themselves. Please contact Allied Shuttle directly at 403-299-9555. • Taxi – From the airport to your hotel the cost is approximately CAD$40. By Car • From the south: Take Highway 2 north to Calgary; when you enter Calgary, it becomes MacLeod Trail North. Continue on MacLeod Trail North until you reach the intersection of 11th Avenue SE which turns into 11th Avenue SW (two blocks) when you cross Centre Street. Turn left onto 11th Avenue SW and continue to 8th Street SW. Turn right. Continue to 7th Avenue SW. • From the north: Take Highway 2 south to Calgary; when you enter Calgary, it becomes Deerfoot Trail South. Continue on Deerfoot Trail South until you reach the turn-off for Memorial Drive West. Turn right along Memorial Drive West and exit to the right onto the 4th Avenue overpass. Continue along 4th Avenue, and then turn left onto 7th Street SW. After four blocks, turn right onto 8th Avenue SW. Travel one block to 8th Street SW, and then turn right. • From the west: Take the Trans Canada Highway east into Calgary; when you enter Calgary, it becomes 16th Avenue North. Follow 16th Avenue North to Centre Street, and then turn right. Continue to 6th Avenue SW, and then turn right. At 7th Street SW, turn left. At 8th Avenue SW, turn right. Go one block to 8th Street SW, and then turn right. Go one block and through the 7th Avenue SW intersection. 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 Mon through Fri. For assistance with pre/post add on hotel accommodations, medical/travel insurance, car rentals, or to customize your extended stay please contact Maritime Travel, toll free 1-888-905-5959

End of Program
Sep 10, 2012
Independent departures after breakfast from hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hotel check out is 12:00 noon.
You will be staying at the Best Western Sands by the Sea the night before.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Transportation to site: By Air: • YVR Airporter Shuttle – At this time there is no regularly scheduled Airport Shuttle service to/from the Best Western Sands Hotel, Vancouver. For the most current information, visit www.yvrairporter.com or call (604) 946-8866 or 1-800-668-3141. • Aeroshuttle is a privately owned and operated shuttle which will take passengers from the Airport to their hotel; reservations may be required. Please go to aeroshuttleyvr.ca/yvr-shuttle-schedule for the most up-to-date schedule and rates, or call toll-free 1-877-921-9021. • Taxi – From the hotel to the airport is approximately CAD$30-$35
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Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: The Sandman Hotel is located in downtown Calgary, conveniently located near art galleries, parks, the public library, Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum and Devonian Gardens.

Contact info:
888 – 7th Avenue, SW
Calgary,, AB T2P 3J3 Canada
phone: 403-237-8626
web: www.sandmanhotels.com/en/hotels/alberta/calgary_downtown.php

Room amenities: The hotel offers a number of amenities, including complimentary in-room coffee and tea, irons and ironing boards and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: There is also an indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness facilities.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

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

Check in time: 4:00 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.

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 ironing 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: Call for availability & rates.
Please contact the hotel directly on your own OR if you require personal assistance contact Cleland Travel toll free at 1-888-905-5959. A service fee MAY apply.

Check out time: 12:00 PM
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