Victoria and Vancouver: Glorious West Coast Gardens
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 pm.
Program registration begins at 4:00 pm. After you have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that r...
Getting on and off a motorcoach. Walking for approximately 1 mile (1.6 km)
Explore Vancouver’s downtown core and notable neighborhoods by motorcoach with a local expert while travelling to the Nitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Walking up to 1 mile (1.6 km) on pavement and stone walkways, some periods of standing.
Explore Stanley Park by motorcoach while listening to a lecture conducted by one of the park’s Ecology Society members. Learn about this National Historic Site, including the...
Getting on and off a motorcoach and ferry. The ferry to Victoria is 24 nautical miles and takes approximately 1.5 hours; participants will be responsible for boarding and disembarking the ferry with their luggage. Walking up to one mile (1.6 km) on paved paths and gro...
Getting on and off a motorcoach. Walking 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on gravel paths, and mostly flat ground.
Visit the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific with a gardening expert. This non-profit gardener’s garden is devoted to conservation, research, and life-long lear...
Walking up to 3 miles (4.8 km) on pavement, packed gravel, and some uneven ground; standing during field trips.
A local expert will introduce us to the Butchart Gardens. Learn about the history of the gardens, and the garden’s namesake, Jennie Butchart. Investig...
Getting on and off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles (3.2 km) on uneven terrain in public and private gardens, concrete and gravel paths; standing during field trips. Variable weather conditions.
This morning’s field trips is an exclusive visit to a private ga...
Hotel check-out is at 11:00 am.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that p...
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