Outdoor Discovery on Vancouver Island With Your Grandchild

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

A Parental Consent letter is required to be signed by the parent. We recommend that this document is notarized. The entity that will provide the outdoor activities, Strathcona Park Lodge, is required by its insurance company to obtain a signed liability waiver and SPL medical form for all clients taking part in activities at Strathcona Park Lodge. The waiver and medical form will be included in the preparatory materials sent to participants after enrolment. The form must be completed and mailed to Strathcona Park Lodge, 41040 Gold River Highway P.O. Box 2160 Campbell River, BC Canada, V9W 5C5; or scanned and emailed to Info@StrathconaParkLodge.com

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.

Arrival day is on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Meet the group at Strathcona Park Lodge in Campbell River, BC

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. lodge check-in followed by Program Registration, Welcome Dinner, and Orientation.

Getting to the site: The program begins and ends near Campbell River, BC, Canada. Strathcona Park Lodge (SPL) is located 40 km west of Campbell River on the Gold River Highway (Hwy 28). There is no public transit or scheduled shuttle service so guests will take a taxi from the airport / bus station or arrive by car. By Air: Flights to the Campbell River Airport (YBL) are available from Vancouver with Pacific Coastal Airlines: 1-800-663-2872; www.pacific-coastal.com Flights to nearby Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) are available with WestJet and Air Canada. The Comox Valley Airport is 40 minutes farther away than the Campbell River Airport. For international flights, you will go through customs in the first Canadian city you arrive to and the last Canadian city you depart from. For up-to-date customs and airport information, please visit the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) web site at www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca prior to your flight. Taxi service is available from the airports to SPL. For service from/to the Campbell River Airport, contact •Bee Line Taxi 250-287-8383 •Campbell River Airporter Shuttle 250- 914-1010 •Wavin' Flags Taxi 250-287-8294 For service from/to the Comox Valley Airport, contact Ambassador Shuttle Service 877-339-5252. By Land and Sea: Vancouver Island is accessible by ferry from Vancouver, BC and Washington State. If driving from Washington State you can take a ferry from Port Angeles, WA to Victoria or enter Canada at the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine, WA. Ferry from Washington State •The FRS Clipper (www.clippervacations.com/) provides foot passenger service between Seattle and Victoria. •The Black Ball Ferry Line (www.cohoferry.com/) provides passenger and vehicle service between Port Angeles and Victoria. Ferry from Vancouver, BC •BC Ferries (www.bcferries.com) provides foot passenger and vehicle service from two terminals near Vancouver.

Your trip ends on: Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Campbell River, BC at Strathcona Park Lodge

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 10:00 a.m. lodge check-out.

Getting to the airport: The Tsawwassen to Duke Point (Nanaimo) route is most convenient for guests driving from Washington State or renting a car at the airport. The Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) route is better for those spending time in Vancouver or a foot passenger taking the bus. Do not take the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (Victoria) route. Bus Service: Island Link Bus: (www.islandlinkbus.com) provides daily scheduled service between downtown Victoria, Nanaimo (Departure Bay ferry terminal) and Campbell River. Select the “Bus stop at CRCC, 401, 11th Ave” as the drop off/pickup location in Campbell River. Passengers must book online at least one day prior to travel. By Car: Whether arriving on Vancouver Island in Victoria or by BC Ferries in Nanaimo, driving on the island is straightforward. From Victoria take Hwy 1 (Trans Canada Hwy) northbound to Nanaimo (approx. 1 hr 40 min). Just south of Nanaimo, exit right following signs for Hwy 19. Drivers arriving at the Duke Point ferry terminal will merge onto Hwy 1 less than one mile before the exit for Hwy 19. Drivers arriving at the Departure Bay ferry terminal follow signs for Hwy 19 North. Follow signs for Campbell River (approx.1 hr 40 min). Stay on Hwy 19 until you reach the junction with Hwy 19A and Hwy 28. Turn left (west) onto Hwy 28 towards Gold River and Strathcona Park. Follow Hwy 28 for 41 km (25.5 mi). It is approx. 35 minutes driving time from this junction. IMPORTANT – You will leave cell reception five minutes outside of Campbell River. While generally reliable, Google Maps and Apple Maps have provided inaccurate directions outside of cell service. Stay on the paved highway and do not follow directions if they lead you onto gravel roads. SPL is the first business you will encounter so don’t worry if you don’t see any development along the way. Please contact Strathcona Park Lodge if you would like help or advice planning your travel, info@strathconaparklodge.com or (250) 286 3122.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible.