Western Canada by Train & Ferry: Grizzlies, Orcas & Totems
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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 is available at 3:00 pm.
Arrive in Calgary and check-in to the hotel. 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 welco...
Walking up to 2 miles (3.2 km) on pavement and well-maintained trails. There are some stairs and uneven terrain at the historic site. Driving approximately 140 miles (225.3 km) for about 3 hours.
We will travel to explore Yoho National Park, including Emerald La...
Walking up to 1.5 miles (2.4 km) for approximately 2 hours on well-maintained trails. Driving for 80 miles (128.8 km) for 1.5 hours.
Meet a wildlife expert and conservationist at Lake Louise who will explain how to share the land with grizzly bears and how Parks...
Getting on and off a motorcoach. Driving approximately 160 miles (290 km), or 5 hours, with stops along the way. Stairs lead to the entrance of the Columbia Icefields Interpretive Centre. The Ice Explorer drive to the Athabasca Glacier is approximately 3 miles (5 km),...
Walking up to 2 miles (3.2 km) throughout the day on paved or maintained trails. Driving for approximately 60 miles (96.6 km) for 2.5 hours total aboard the coach, with stops along the way.
Our local expert naturalist will meet us at the hotel and accompany us i...
Train schedules are subject to change and delays are possible due to rail traffic or other conditions. Bring only a carry-on bag, larger luggage will be delivered to the hotel in Prince Rupert. Travelling by train for approximately 235 miles (378 km) for about 6.5 hou...
Travelling by train for approximately 450 miles (724 km) for about 13.5 hours or more. Train schedule are subject to change and delays are possible due to rail traffic or other conditions. Your patience is appreciated.
Experience the magnificent scenery as we jo...
Walking up to 2 miles (3.2 km) during field trips throughout the day. Time spent on the motor coach will be less than an hour.
Ruminate over the splendor of the Museum of Northern British Columbia, housed in a magnificent Northwest Coast longhouse overlooking Pr...
Walking about 1 mile (1.6 km) throughout the day on paved streets. The field trip is about 6 hours aboard all-weather 60-72-foot (18.3-22 m) vessels with a maximum capacity of 100 passengers. Vessels are equipped with onboard washrooms, comfortable seating, viewing fr...
Early hotel check-out at 5:45 am for transfer to the ferry dock. There will be a 15 minutes bus ride and a 16-hour ferry ride of approximately 274 nautical miles. Participants will have onboard cabins.
The ferry ride will take us along the awe-inspiring Inside P...
Driving from Port Hardy to Telegraph Cove is approximately 40 miles (64.4 km) takes about one hour. Driving from Telegraph Cove to Nanaimo will be approximately 220 miles (354 km) and will take about four hours. Vessels carry up to 74 passengers and include a heated i...
Driving approximately 5 miles for about 15 minutes to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo. The ferry crossing from Nanaimo to Vancouver is about 30 nautical miles and will take around 1.5 hours. There will be minimal walking. Driving approximately 40 miles (64.4 km)...
Hotel check-out is by noon.
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 progr...
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