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Program #21054ENZ
6 Days | 5 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Active
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We’re always developing educational adventures that open windows to new places and probe fascinating topics. Check out our latest creations.
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Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
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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.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

Program intended for grandchildren from 8 - 12 years of age.

Experience the cultural, historical and incredible natural gifts of Vancouver and the rugged and wild coast of Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim National Park. Partake in hands-on, interactive field trips and excursions with your grandchild, all of them led by local experts and first nations representatives.


Highlights

• Discover the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast of British Columbia at the Museum of Anthropology.
• Circumnavigate Stanley Park by bike and discover Vancouver on an exciting scavenger hunt through historic Gastown, Chinatown and Granville Island.
• Leave the city behind and ferry to Vancouver Island to explore its rugged west coast, from intact coastal rainforests and stunning fjords to rocky coasts and sandy beaches.

Activity Notes

Walking up to two miles on city streets, groomed trails, boardwalks and beaches. May encounter slippery rocks, uneven terrain.

Itinerary Summary

Arrive Vancouver, BC, 2nts; coach/ferry to Ucluelet/Pacific Rim, BC, 3nts; coach/ferry to Vancouver; independent departures.

Coordinated by Routes to Learning Canada.


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5 nights of accommodations
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
9 Field trips
2 Hands-on experiences

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