Prices: The NET price per student is $755 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will be applied.

 

Deadline to book: August 27, 2024

 

Price Includes:

• Transportation for all passengers
• 3 night’s accommodation based on quad occupancy for the students (4 people per room sharing 2 beds)
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per bus)
• 4 days of sightseeing
• 3 breakfasts
• En route entertainment, games and prizes
• Park Passes
• All taxes

Optional activities (must be booked 14 days in advance):

• Icefield Explorer Glacier Tour – $46 per child (aged 6-15) or $75 per adult (aged 16+)
• Banff Gondola – $42 per child (aged 6-15) or $65 per adult (aged 16+)
• Ice Explorer & Banff Gondola Combo – $83 per child (aged 6-15) or $132 per adult (aged 16+)

 

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1: West Vancouver to Valemount

• 8:45 am Meet at West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver) and check in with the DCSA guide
• 9:00 am (sharp) Depart for the Rocky Mountains!
• Enjoy incredible sights traveling through the Fraser Valley with a stop at Bridal Falls
• Travel the scenic Coquihalla Highway with a lunch stop en route
• Visit Spahats Falls
• Arrive in Valemount and check in to your hotel
• Free time for dinner (at own expense)
• 10:00 pm Curfew

Day 2: Valemount to Banff 

• Breakfast included in the hotel
• Visit Mt. Robson Visitor Centre for a view of Mt. Robson (weather permitting)
• Stop in the famous town of Jasper
• Visit Athabasca Falls
• Tour through the Columbia Icefields with a stop at the Columbia Icefields Centre. Option to ride the Ice Explorer (additional cost) onto the Columbia Icefield
• Afterwards, visit Peyto Lake (seasonal) or Bow Lake
• Check into your hotel located on Banff Avenue
• Free time for dinner on Banff Avenue
• 10:00 pm Curfew

Day 3: Banff to Golden

• 8:00 am Breakfast included in the hotel
• Enjoy a tour of Banff including Lake Minnewanka Loop, Bow Falls, Banff Springs Hotel, and the Surprise Corner. Option to take the Banff Gondola (additional cost) and enjoy amazing views of the Rockies from the top of Sulphur Mountain.
• Visit Lake Louise in the afternoon. Enjoy free time to enjoy the views or go for a hike
• Visit Emerald Lake
• Drive to Golden this evening with a dinner stop en route
• Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and hot tub in the hotel
• 10:00 pm Curfew

Day 4: Golden to West Vancouver 

• Breakfast included
• 7:00 am Check out your hotel and depart
• Photo stop at Rogers Pass
• Visit Craigellachie, the famous location of the ‘Last Spike’
• Make your way back to West Vancouver with a lunch stop along the way
• Return to your school at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Price: the NET price per student is $125 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will incur.

 

Deadline to book: TBA

 

Price Includes:

• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per tour
• Canucks Game ticket
• All taxes

Price: the NET price per student is $235 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will incur.

 

Deadline to book: November 11, 2024

Dates are subject to change due to availability

 

Price includes:

• Return coach transportation
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per bus)
• 1 Day lift ticket, full-day lesson and equipment rentals
• All taxes

Sample Itinerary:

• 6:00 am Meet at West Vancouver Secondary, located at 1750 Mathers Avenue and check in with the DCSA guide
• Depart at 6:15 am for Whistler Blackcomb
• Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway early this morning
• Important: You are recommended to bring a packed lunch with you today or you can purchase lunch on the mountain
• You can enjoy a full day of Skiing or Snowboarding on Whistler Blackcomb with sessions based on your ability level – included.
• 3:30 pm Depart Whistler for Vancouver
• Return to your school around 6:00 pm

Price: the NET price per student is $235 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will incur.

 

Deadline to book: January 14, 2025

Dates are subject to change due to availability

 

Price includes:

• Return coach transportation
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per bus)
• 1 Day lift ticket, full-day lesson and equipment rentals
• All taxes

Sample Itinerary:

• 6:00 am Meet at West Vancouver Secondary, located at 1750 Mathers Avenue and check in with the DCSA guide
• Depart at 6:15 am for Whistler Blackcomb
• Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway early this morning
• Important: You are recommended to bring a packed lunch with you today or you can purchase lunch on the mountain
• You can enjoy a full day of Skiing or Snowboarding on Whistler Blackcomb with sessions based on your ability level – included.
• 3:30 pm Depart Whistler for Vancouver
• Return to your school around 6:00 pm

Price: The net price per student is $685 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will be applied.

 

Deadline to book: February 17, 2025

 

Price Includes:

• Transportation for all passengers
• Fun, Experienced & Friendly Tour Guide
• 3 nights hotel accommodation based on quad occupancy for students
• 3 breakfasts
• Snow Tubing at Silverstar Mountain
• Campfire with marshmallow roast (weather depending)
• Enroute entertainment, games and prizes
• Park Passes
• All taxes

 

Optional activities (advance pricing – must be booked 14 days in advance):

• Banff Gondola – $42 per child (aged 6-15) or $65 per adult (aged 16+)
• Skiing at Lake Louise Ski Resort (full-day lesson, lift ticket, and equipment rentals) – Price $TBD
• Johnston Canyon Ice Walk – Price $90

 

Sample Itinerary:

 

Day 1: West Vancouver to Sicamous

• Students arrive at West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver) and check in with the DCSA guide
• The fun begins! Your friendly tour guide will start off the tour with introductions and games so you can meet the other passengers. Hear interesting facts about Vancouver as you make your way out of the city and into the mountains!
• Enjoy several sights along the way including the scenic Coquihalla Highway, the Okanagan Valley and Canada’s only desert area.
• Stop in Hope and discover why Hope is the Carving Capital of Canada!
• Time for lunch in Kamloops (at your own expense)
• Arrive to Silverstar and enjoy the afternoon snow tubing on the mountain
• Time to have fun roasting some S’mores
• Check into your hotel in Sicamous
• 10:00 pm Room Checks

Day 2: Sicamous to Banff

• Breakfast included in the hotel
• Drive through the beautiful snow-capped peaks of Mount Revelstoke National Park & Glacier National Park
• Visit Roger’s Pass National Historic Site
• Explore Lake Louise!
• Continue to the beautiful town of Banff
• Check into the hotel early evening
• Option to take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain (additional cost)
• Evening – Free time to enjoy the hotel’s amenities, go shopping & have dinner on Banff Avenue
• 10:00 pm Room Checks

Day 3: Banff & Lake Louise to Golden

• Breakfast included in the hotel
• Enjoy a driving tour of the world-famous town of Banff
• Today enjoy an optional winter activity such as:
• Skiing at Lake Louise Ski Resort
• Johnston Canyon Ice Walk
• If not participating in activities join your guide for an extended tour of Banff and enjoy more free time shopping
• Stop for dinner en route in the town of Golden before going to the hotel.
• Check into your hotel and enjoy the pool
• 10:00 pm Room Checks

Day 4: Golden to West Vancouver

• Breakfast included in the hotel.
• Start your journey back to the Lower Mainland
• Stop in the town of Revelstoke for coffee and souvenir shopping
• Stop at Craigellachie (the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway)
• Lunch in Kamloops or Merritt at your own expense
• Washroom stop in Hope
• Return to school at approximately 7:30 pm

Price: the NET price per student is $1649 (including GST). The price is based on a minimum of 16 students and includes 2 DCT guides traveling with the group.

 

Deadline to book: January 23, 2025

 

Price Includes:

• Airfare to and from Vancouver to Whitehorse included
• Transfers to and from the Whitehorse airport
• 2 Experienced, friendly and fun tour guides
• A Whitehorse city tour
• 2 night’s accommodation
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 gourmet dinners
• Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Winter clothing (boots, pants, parka, gloves and balaclava)
• Aurora Borealis viewing
• Guided snowshoeing and tobogganing
• All taxes
• Insurance

Add-on Options:

• Half-day dog sledding – $TBC per person

Sample Itinerary (Flying from/to YVR):

Day 1: Vancouver International Airport to Whitehorse

• Make your way to Vancouver International Airport to meet your guide at the Air North Check-in counter at 11:00 am
• 11:30 am Check-in for your flight with your guide and make your way to your flight gate.
• 1:30 pm Flight departs for Whitehorse with complimentary snacks served onboard
• 4:55 PM Arrive in Whitehorse, where a representative will greet you. Enjoy a city tour, and time to walk down the main street of Whitehorse while souvenir shopping.
• Depart for your accommodations and check-in
• Enjoy a gourmet group dinner this evening at the lodge
• Opportunity to view the Northern Lights late at night/early morning. Enjoy a campfire and smores with your guide tonight.

Day 2: Whitehorse

• 9:00 am Breakfast this morning at your accommodation.
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Explore the area of Carcross with Tobogganing and Snowshoeing
• Option Activity: Half-day dog sledding (additional cost)
• Lunch included
• 7:00 pm Another group dinner this evening to enjoy at your lodge
• Opportunity to view the Northern Lights late at night/early morning
• Enjoy a campfire this evening

Day 3: Whitehorse to Vancouver International Airport

• 9:00 am Breakfast this morning at your accommodation.
• Packed lunch to go
• 10:00 am Depart for the Whitehorse airport and your return flight home.
• 12:20 pm Flight departs for Vancouver International Airport.
• 1:35 pm Arrive at Vancouver Airport where your homestay parent will greet you at the Domestic arrivals. If you are making your way home by public transportation your guide will take you to the Skytrain departure platform.

**Please note that this itinerary may be altered based on weather conditions and flight schedule changes. The Northern Lights are a natural occurrence and cannot be timed or guaranteed.

*The exact timing of this itinerary may change due to supplier hours and availability

Price: The net price per student is $385 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will be applied.

 

Deadline to book: March 19, 2025

 

Price Includes:

• Coach transportation
• 1 Night’s accommodation based on quad occupancy (4 students per room sharing 2 beds)
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per bus)
• BC Ferry fees
• Admission to Malahat Skywalk
• All taxes

 

Optional activities (must be booked 14 days in advance):

• Royal BC Museum – $TBD per adult (19 yrs+); $TBD per youth (6-18 yrs);
• Whale Watching – $TBD per adult (19+); $TBD per youth (13-18 yrs)

Day 1: West Vancouver to Victoria

• 9:00 am Students arrive at West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver) and check in with the DCSA guide (8:45 am check-in)
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Ferry through the Gulf Islands. Lunch is available to purchase onboard the ferry. We recommend students bring a packed lunch.
• Enjoy a scenic coastal drive tour through James Bay and Oak Bay
• Drive along Beach Drive to Beacon Hill Park and stop at Mile 0 for pictures
• Enjoy a Victoria city tour including Fisherman’s Wharf, Bellville Street, Government Street, Empress Hotel, Chinatown and Wharf Street
• Check in your downtown hotel and have free time to use the hotel’s facilities
• Meet your guide in the lobby and depart for dinner (own expense)

Day 2: Victoria to West Vancouver

• 8:00 am Breakfast included in the hotel
• Enjoy free time exploring the Inner Harbour and shopping on Government Street
• Option to visit Royal BC Museum or participate in a whale watching tour (10 am-1 pm) at additional cost
• 1:30 pm Depart for Malahat Skywalk (admission included)
• 2:15 pm-3:30 PM Enjoy a new TreeWalk through a beautiful forest leading to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp that takes you up 32m to a sightseeing lookout offering views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker and the distant Coast Mountains.
• Stop in Duncan and enjoy a walking tour of the totems
• Take the 5:55 pm ferry back to Horseshoe Bay
• Return to your school around 8:00 pm

Prices: The NET price per student is $112 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will be applied.

 

Deadline to book: TBD

 

Price Includes:

• Roundtrip Transportation
• Experienced, friendly guide
• Ticket for Canadians Baseball Game
• All taxes

Prices: The NET price per student is $165 (including GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will be applied.

 

Deadline to book: TBD

 

Price Includes:

• Roundtrip Transportation
• Experienced, friendly guide
• Ticket for Vancouver Warriors Lacrosse Game
• All taxes

Price: The total net price per student is $665 (Includes GST) based on a minimum of 20-22 students paying, and if the number is not met, additional charges will incur.

 

Deadline to book: April 9, 2025

 

Price Includes:

• Coach transportation
• 2 nights hotel accommodation based on 4-6 students sharing a room
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide
• BC Ferry fees
• Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 group dinner
• Bonfire and marshmallow roast (weather/fire ban permitting)
• Discounts on optional activities
• Entertainment: videos and games Prizes
• Park fees
• All gratuities and taxes.

Optional activities:

• Surfing lesson and rental (including wetsuits, 3 hours) – $110
• Whale Watching (2.5-3 hrs) – $125 (17 & under), $135 (18+)

 

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1: West Vancouver to Ucluelet

• 7:15 am Students arrive at West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver) and check in with the DCSA guide (7:00 am check-in)
• Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay in Nanaimo
• Visit Coombs – A camera is a must item on a trip to Coombs, as on a good day, visitors might get a picture of the goats on the roof
• Trail walk around Little Qualicum Falls – straddles the scenic Little Qualicum River, west of Parksville, where impressive waterfalls cascade and plummet down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forest setting
• Drive through Cathedral Grove and see the ancient giant cedar trees!
• Hike the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet
• Check into Canadian Princess Lodge in Ucluelet
• Enjoy a group dinner (included)
• Bonfire and marshmallow roast on a beach near your hotel (weather permitting)

Day 2: Tofino/Ucluelet

• 8:00 am Breakfast included
• Travel to the town of Tofino today, free time to explore Tofino or participate in the optional Whale Watching Tour. Those who do not wish to Whale Watch can join their guide for an easy walk to Tonquin Beach and later explore the village of Tofino for lunch.
• Visit the town of Tofino or explore the pristine West Coast beaches. Free time for dinner (at own expense). You may wish to have dinner at the popular Tacofino for one of their award-winning tacos.
• Enjoy evening games and another campfire on the beach (weather permitting)
• Return to Canadian Princess Lodge after the campfire

Day 3: Ucluelet to West Vancouver

• 8:00 am Breakfast included
• Option to participate in surfing in Ucluelet
• Visit Long Beach
• Depart for Nanaimo after lunch (own expense)
• 5:55 pm – 7:35 pm Ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
• Return to your school at approximately 8:00 pm

We recommend bringing $20 for lunches and $25 for dinners that are not included