**This tour has been cancelled**

 

Prices: The NET price per student is $99 (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: No details available

 

Price Includes:

• Roundtrip Transportation
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per bus)
• Admission to Pumpkin Patch & Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
• All taxes

 

Sample Itinerary:

• 8:45 am Meet at West Vancouver Secondary, located at 1750 Mathers Avenue and check in with the DCSA guide
• 9:30-11:00 am Visit Richmond Pumpkin Patch – with onsite music supplied by “The Country Pumpkins” as you enjoy the grounds of the pumpkin patch. Take a hay wagon ride to the pumpkin field to pick out your own pumpkin to bring home! Be sure to bring a bag to carry it home as it may have dirt on it. You’ll also see cute farm animals.
• Continue to Steveston Village. Free time to enjoy lunch at your own expense. Try the famous fish and chips, Steveston Pizza Company, sushi etc.
• Visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (included) and experience the history of the west coast fishing industry
• Arrive back at West Vancouver Secondary around 4 pm

Price: the NET price per student is $104 (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: October 18, 2023

 

Price Includes:

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

 

Sample Itinerary:

• Meet your DCSA guide and head to Rogers Arena
• 7 pm Enjoy the Canucks Game

Price: the NET price per student is $200 (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 15, 2023 & January 14, 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

• Optional Lunch Voucher– $22

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
• 7:00 am Stop in Squamish to pick up students from Squamish SD
• You can enjoy a full day of Skiing or Snowboarding on Whistler Blackcomb with sessions based on your ability level – included.
• 4:00 pm Depart Whistler for Vancouver
• 5:00 pm Drop off students in Squamish
• Return to West Vancouver at approximately 6:30 pm

Price: the NET price per student is $1515 (including GST). The price is based on a minimum of 16 students and includes 2 DCT guides traveling with the group.

 

Tour Highlights: Travel by Air to Whitehorse, Yukon on this 3 Day All inclusive Tour where you’ll stay at a beautiful modern lodge just outside of city limits where there is no light pollution which allows for the best Northern Lights Viewing. This lodge features an outdoor hot tub, fat bikes and snowshoes available for use and a fire pit for campfire at night. Once you arrive at your lodge you do not need to worry about meals, as breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in your stay – and served family style by your personal chef.

 

**Mandatory Comprehensive travel insurance for an extra $50 is included in the price and includes baggage, interruption and cancellation plus out-of-province medical with a valid BC Care Card.

 

Deadline to book: January 22, 2024

 

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: Insurance options are available through our parent company, UNIGLOBE Specialty Travel Ltd. In order to purchase insurance options, students must have a Government Health Insurance Provider (BC Care Card). All benefits are in Canadian funds. For a full list of benefits please read the policy as limitations and exclusions apply.
• Youth all-inclusive Plan – $50 (Emergency Medical, Air Flight Accident, Worldwide Accident, Baggage & Personal Effects, Delayed Luggage, Delayed Sporting Equipment, Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption)

 

Add-on Options:

• Half-day dog sledding – $270 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 s’mores 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 the 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 $655 (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 16, 2024

 

Price Includes:

• Coach transportation
• 3 nights hotel accommodation based on quad occupancy for the students
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per bus)
• Breakfast daily and one pizza dinner
• Admission to BC Wildlife Park and Pete’s Farm
• Enroute entertainment, games and prizes
• Discounts on optional activities
• All taxes

 

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

• Banff Gondola –  $62 /adult (aged 16+) or $40 /youth (aged 6-15 years)
• Lake Louise Ski Package including Lift, lesson and rentals – 2024 Price TBA
• Johnston Canyon Ice Walk – 2024 Price TBA
• Marble Canyon Snowshoe Cultural Tour – 2024 Price TBA

 

Sample Itinerary:

 

Day 1: West Vancouver to Sicamous

• 9:00 am Depart West Vancouver Secondary located at 1750 Mathers Avenue and check in with the DCSA guide (8:45 am check-in)
• The fun begins! Your friendly Canadian 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 a number of sights along the way including the scenic Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Valley known as Canada’s desert!
• Stop at Bridal Veil Falls depending on the weather and time
• Travel through the Fraser Valley and Okanagan Valley
• Visit the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops and get up close to animals and enjoy one of the most interactive wildlife experiences in BC
• Visit Pete’s Farm including admission to the farm, the sheep and a river walk with a campfire and hot chocolate experience
• Check into your hotel and enjoy a pizza dinner (included) in Sicamous
• 10:00 pm Curfew

Day 2: Sicamous to Banff

• 7:00 am Breakfast included
• Depart for Lake Louise with a stop at Rogers Pass
• Visit the iconic Lake Louise and the Chateau and option to go for a stroll
• Later drive to Banff and enjoy a sightseeing tour with sights such as Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the famous Banff Avenue
• Check into your hotel early evening, Optional activities this evening include: Banff Gondola
• 7:00 pm Return to the hotel to pick up the balance of the group for free time on Banff Avenue with time for dinner (at your own expense)
• 9:00 pm Group meets guide to walk back to the hotel as a group
• 10:00 pm Curfew

Day 3: Banff to Golden

• 7:00 am Breakfast included in the hotel
• Optional Activity Day:
• Skiing at Lake Louise
• Johnston Canyon Ice Walk with Gordon
• Marble Canyon First Nations Snowshoe
• If not participating in activities join your guide for an extended tour of Banff (option to go through the Cave & Basin, kids need to pay an additional price) and enjoy more free time shopping
• Other options – Vermillion lakes, cave and basin – 15-20 minute walk
• 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 Curfew

Day 4: Golden to West Vancouver

• 7:00 am Breakfast included
• Full day of travel back to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, with a stop for lunch (at own expense)
• Washroom stop in Hope
• Return to West Vancouver at approximately 6:30 pm

Price: The net price per student is $345 (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 20, 2024

 

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

 

Advance Purchase – Optional Activities:

• Royal BC Museum – 2024 pricing TBA
• Whale watching – 2024 pricing TBA

 

Sample Itinerary:

 

Day 1: West Vancouver to Victoria

• 9:00 am Depart West Vancouver Secondary located at 1750 Mathers Avenue and check in with the DCSA guide (8:45 am check-in)
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Ferry through the Gulf Islands. Lunch 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)
• Evening Activities

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 West Vancouver around 8:00 pm

Price: The total net price per student is $669 (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 10, 2024

 

Price Includes:

• Coach transportation
• 2 nights hotel accommodation based on quad occupancy for the students
• Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide (1 per bus)
• Discounted BC Ferry fees *with school letter
• Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 BBQ dinner
• Bonfire and marshmallow roast
• 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 (6-15yo), $135 (16yo+)

 

Sample Itinerary:

 

Day 1: West Vancouver to Ucluelet

• 9:00 am Depart West Vancouver Secondary located at 1750 Mathers Avenue and check in with the DCSA guide (8:45 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 BBQ dinner (included)
• Bonfire and marshmallow roast on a campground 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 West Vancouver at approximately 8:00 pm

 

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