British Columbia School Destinations 2013-14 Directory

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MENT P O L E V E PD PERSONAL GROW TH • GROU ESS N E R A W NTAL A OUTDOOR SKILLS • ENVIRONME 1959. e c n i S centre.

Canada’s original outdoor education

250.286.3122 strathcona.bc.ca VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC

Strathcona park lodge and outdoor education centre

Field trips should be fun, but they can be transformative at the same time. That’s the goal for every group that comes to Strathcona Park Lodge, one of Canada’s oldest outdoor education centres.

From its 160-acre outdoor, lakeside classroom on Vancouver Island, a short distance to mountains, rivers and ocean, Strathcona specializes in turning individual students into confident, caring and resourceful leaders and team players, all while giving them an experience they’ll never forget. The kids, for their part, just had a good time.

“What a gift for these kids to end their elementary school years with a trip like this,” wrote Janice St. Helene, principal of intermediate grades at Vancouver Talmud Torah.

“Thank you to all of your staff, who were gracious, professional and patient – as usual!”

Indeed, the staff are the key to the whole Strathcona experience. Not only are they professional outdoor instructors, with the requisite hard skills, first aid training and criminal record checks, but they do this job as a vocation and passion. They love working with kids.

One or two instructors partner with the one group of kids throughout their stay at Strathcona.

The continuity, a rarity at most centres, allows

a relationship built on trust and friendship to grow. Students respond by exceeding their own expectations, bonding as a group and trying things they never thought they would, bolstering their confidence. The shy kid emerges on a camp out. The book worm stands out. The fearful one conquers the rock climbing bluff. Little victories are important.

Strathcona’s deep-rooted, six-part philosophy encourages these epiphanies and is the fabric of every facet of a group’s stay. The Strathcona Circle is: Challenge by choice; Generosity of spirit; Happy warrior; More with less; Stewardship; and Living on the edge. Together they ensure that every activity is scalable to every ability, everyone’s contribution is equally valued and success is only achieved when everyone is involved.

Ask any Strathcona instructor, whether they are canoe camping, learning whitewater skills, rock climbing, hiking in the mountains or enjoying the variety of activities on property each group goes through a transition. They begin as a group of kids and emerge stronger, happier and more confident.

“Your staff, facility and activities are first class,” wrote Derek Cherry, Principal of Thompson Elementary School in Richmond.

“The students have memories to last them a life time…You definitely went above and beyond.”

Where History Comes to Life See life as it was in the 1920s.

Book your group for an educational heritage experience. Choose from several programs all designed to complement the BC curriculum.

Thanks to our partners:

6501 Deer Lake Ave | 604-297-4565 | burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel Celebrating 40 Years – The museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Join us – gate admission is free.

Welcome to the Burnaby Village Farmers Market – Every Saturday starting May 7 through to the end of October come explore the market's new location in the meadow at the museum.

Transport Yourself to the 1920s. Enjoy our Living Village – Stroll down the streets of our 1920s tram-stop community. Our village is a combination of heritage and replica buildings on a 10-acre site. Period costumed townsfolk welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Popular stops include the blacksmith, the print shop, the garden at the farmhouse and the General Store.

Explore! Experience! Have Fun! – Explore the restored Interurban Tram and take a whirl on the historic 1912 CW Parker Carousel.

Forge Steel, Tour a Cemetery, or Trace Family Roots – Whatever your choice, heritage and history come alive in our workshops and programs.

Treats and Treasures – Discover the tasty treats in the ice cream parlour and treasures in the gift shop.

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Gulf Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Kootenays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Fraser Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Greater Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Thompson/Okanagan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Sunshine Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Whistler & Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Vancouver Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Index to Advertisers Alberni Valley Museum..............................................................................IBC BC Field Trips....................................................................................................69 BC Hydro............................................................................................................ 23 BC Provincial Capital Commission............................................................ 6 BC Sports Hall of Fame.................................................................................. 9 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art............................................. 34 Burnaby Village Museum................................................................................4 Burns Bog Conservation Society..............................................................32 Camp Jubilee.................................................................................................... 55 Capilano Suspension Bridge Park..............................................................33 Castle Fun Park................................................................................................ 27 Crazy Creek Resort........................................................................................20 Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak..........................................................................35 Discover The Past Tours..............................................................................65 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.............................................53 Fort Steele Heritage Town...........................................................................17 Fraser River Discovery Centre................................................................... 38 Greater Vancouver Zoo................................................................................ 39 Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society.............................................................16 Hell’s Gate Airtram........................................................................................29 Historic Hat Creek Ranch...............................................................................7 Historical Chinatown Tours........................................................................14 IMAX / National Geographic IMAX Theatre......................................66 Indian Arm Recreational Services Ltd.................................................... 25 International Stage Lines Inc..................................................................... 42 Island Escapades................................................................................................7 Kilby Historic Site...........................................................................................28 Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS).................................41

Legislative Assembly of BC.........................................................................70 Leigh Square Community Arts Village................................................... 43 Maplewood Farm............................................................................................12 Meadows Maze...............................................................................................40 Monashee Adventure Tours....................................................................... 59 Mt Seymour Resort........................................................................................10 Niwra...............................................................................................................OBC Ocean River Adventures..............................................................................68 Port Metro Vancouver.................................................................................. 47 Reo Adventure Resort.................................................................................... 8 RockRidge Canyon......................................................................................... 45 Sasamat Outdoor Centre............................................................................46 Skytrek Adventure Park/Enchanted Forest.........................................21 Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre............................................................49 Stanley Park Ecology Society....................................................................50 Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre.............. IFC Sun Peaks Resort..............................................................................................19 TBC Indoor Racing..........................................................................................37 The Whale Centre.......................................................................................... 67 Timberline Ranch............................................................................................ 31 Tofino Sea Kayaking......................................................................................29 Triumf..................................................................................................................54 U’mista Cultural Center............................................................................... 24 UBC Botanical Garden...................................................................................51 Vancouver Police Museum......................................................................... 57 Whistler Blackcomb......................................................................................62 YMCA of Okanagan.......................................................................................60

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Victoria: A Capital choice for field trips

Historic Fisgard Lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Canada’s oldest Chinatown and Fan Tan Alley, Thunderbird Park and Old Town’s architecture – BC’s capital city is a treasure-trove of educational adventures and experiences. Students will be enthralled with the bustling activities along the Inner Harbour Causeway, take delight in exploring Ross Bay Cemetary or visiting the world-class Royal BC Museum, the majestic Parliament Buildings or other nearby attractions.

By providing partial travel funding for educationally-based trips, the Provincial Capital Commission’s Capital for Kids program for youth groups has helped more than 32,000 young British Columbians visit and experience their capital city. Your class could be next! Find out about funding assistance at www.bcpcc.com.

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Travel funding for youth groups www.bcpcc.com

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Gulf Islands Denman Island Museum Central Denman Island, BC Tel: (250) 335-0880 Eddie Reid Memorial Library 140 East Point Road Saturna Island, BC Tel: (250) 539-5312 Everlasting Summer 194 McLennan Drive Salt Spring Island, BC Tel: (250) 653-9418

Gabriola Island Museum 505 South Road Gabriola Island, BC Tel: (250) 247-9987 Gulf Island Kayaking 3451 Montague Road Galiano Island, BC Tel: (250) 539-2442

Island Escapades 118 Natalie Lane Salt Spring Island, BC Tel: (250) 537-2553 / (888) 529-2567

Pender Island Library 4407 Bedwell Harbour Road Pender Island, BC Tel: (250) 629-3722

Kelp Reef Adventures 3114 Mars Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 386-7333

Spirit of the West Adventures Redonda Islands, BC Tel: (250) 285-2121 The Galiano Conservancy Association 2540 Sturdies Bay Road, RR #1 Galiano Island, BC Tel: (250) 539-2424

CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF ECO ADVENTURES! Island Escapades was created due to Jack Rosen and Candace Snow’s love of the outdoors and their passion to educate youth through experiential learning. Our programs focus on outdoor learning, environmental education and group dynamics.

Co-founder Jack has worked with youth for over 25 years in government agencies, schools and privately with Island Escapades. His experience and knowledge is vast and the energy and enthusiasm that he exudes is addictive. The staff he has trained and who help co-ordinate programs are compassionate, fun, experienced, extremely knowledgeable and safety conscious. Please visit adventurecampbc.ca for more information on our spring and fall school programs. We also offer spring and summer Duke of Ed programs.

All guides have years of experience in the outdoors and working with Youth: • Certified by the SKGABC (Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of B.C.) • Wilderness First Aid Certified • Hand Held Marine Operators license • Inter-tidal and Interpretive Training • Climbing and Belay Certified

Please call us or visit our website for more information!

| escapades@saltspring.com islandescapades.com adventurecampbc.ca

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HISTORIC HAT CREEK RANCH A gold nugget of history, fun and education!

Historic Hat Creek Ranch delivers a unique educational program that incorporates BC’s gold rush and transportation history, as well as First Nations culture. Our reasonably priced packages address many prescribed learning outcomes within the Social Studies curriculum, and can be customized for all ages, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Facilities and services include: • ½-day, 1-day and 2.5-day educational program with touring, stagecoach rides, and activities.

Meals and accommodation optional.

• Accommodation in Miners’s Tents, teepees, cabins or an authentic reconstructed Kekuli (Native pit house).

• Restaurant and picnic shelter.

• Washroom & shower facilities.

• Bus parking on site.

• Partially wheelchair accessible Located 11 km north of Cache Creek at the junction of Hwys 97 & 99.

P.O. Box 878, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 Tel: 250.457.9722 or 1.800.782.0922 Fax: 250.457.9311 Email: contact@hatcreekranch.ca Website: www.hatcreekranch.ca

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• Beautiful wilderness setting • Fun and exciting adventures • Professional guides & safety • Delicious healthy meals • Private beach, rope zips, campfires, volleyball, hot tub, lodging & more!

• Educational team-building activities for school retreats and dry grads

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WHITEWATER RAFTING | KAYAKING | PADDLEBOARDING | SCENIC FLOAT

REO Adventure Resort REO Adventure Resort offers incredible high school

white water kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, hiking,

student trips, after-grad and retreats at our private

archery, a low ropes course, mini zips and other team-

wilderness resort in the Nahatlatch Valley.

building activities. Students will also have full use of facilities including hot tub, flush toilets and hot showers.

Our adventure style resort is 2.5-3 hours from Vancouver,

To keep students entertained after our major activities,

and teachers and students from all over BC have been

we have a beach volleyball court, campfire entertainment

enjoying our trips for 30 years. Leave the organizational

area, private beach and horseshoe pits.

work up to us – our support staff make organizing a school trip easy, and we can customize a school trip to meet the exact needs of teachers, parents and students. We provide not only support in organizing the trip, but also complementary trips for chaperones.

We have an excellent safety record and a reputation as an innovator in customer care and service. Our industryleading safety and operating standards enable us to provide quality adventure trips to over 75,000 guests from around the world without any notable incidents.

All of our packages are all-inclusive of camping or glamping, meals, activities and full use of the resort.

Students keep coming back long after graduation – it’s an adventure of a lifetime and a trip they will never forget.

A sample two-day trip Includes: • two days/one night camping (cabin tent upgrades available) • two meals, beverages and snacks • one rafting adventure on the Nahatlatch, Nicola,

We are well known for having the best white water rafting trips in BC. Aside from rafting, we also offer the opportunity to add on other activities to your custom trip.

• full use of resort facilities and amenities, including

We offer intro to rock climbing and rappelling, lake and

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Thompson River (or sub team-building combo) • option to add-on extra activities and meals

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beach volleyball, private beach and campfire area

Who Inspires Your Students?

Field Trips Include:

• Curriculum links based on goal setting, personal planning, and Daily Physical Activity Initiative • A guided tour of our permanent and temporary exhibits including the New Vancouver 2010 gallery • Fun and games in the Participation Zone • Optional Scavenger Hunt • Access to viewing window into BC Place

Cost applies to groups of 10 or more:

• $8.50 per individual (incl. tax) • One group facilitator free per ten group members • Aides and Interpreters are free

EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE. BE PROUD. BE INSPIRED.

10AM - 5PM Daily Gate A, BC Place bcsportshalloffame.com 604.687.5520 @bcsportshall bcsportshall Honouring The Past. Inspiring The Future.

Mt Seymour Resorts’ Outdoor Education and Snow School Vancouver’s North Shore enjoys some of the most beautiful and accessible mountains and forests in North America. For over 40 years, Mt Seymour has shared a uniquely West Coast Canadian experience with thousands of children across the Lower Mainland, providing them with positive experiences that have aided social and emotional learning and growth.

Culture Mt Seymour is blessed with easy access to wilderness and is dedicated to working with schools to foster a culture of outdoor recreation and knowledge as a cornerstone of healthy active living. Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are all life-sports; skills that once learned can be enjoyed at any stage in life.

Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are ideal family and group activities, encouraging friendships, self-awareness and decision making. Mt Seymour’s professional guides and instructors create a supportive, non-competitive learning environment, focussed on celebrating personal growth in a group setting.

Visiting Mt Seymour challenges students to enter an unfamiliar mountainous environment and confront their psychological and physical norms.

Environment Our wilderness is both neighbour and playground.

Giving children an understanding of how the past and the future depends on nature is fundamentally tied to their experience of our natural world.

Contact with nature is essential to children’s health and quality of life.

Children increasingly have fewer opportunities to spend time in nature and enjoy outdoor activities, leading to Nature Deficit Disorder. Recent studies have shown the benefits of outdoor activities that include reduced stress, better physical and mental fitness and improved social skills.

Alpine sports create value for children by forming a respect and positive relationship with nature.

Mt Seymour’s culture of outdoor recreation includes promoting stewardship though understanding.

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Education Mt Seymour’s programs focus on experiential leaning and fun, yet can often be daunting for those new to our winter wonderland. Our goal is to safely build success through safe and positive experiences, directed through supportive leadership. Ultimately, the challenges students overcome lead to rewarding and empowering life experiences.

Visiting Mt Seymour satisfies students’ daily physical activity requirements in a recognized alternate environment. Students benefit from spending time in nature and participating in activities that are uniquely

“Cognitive benefits from play in nature, including creativity, problem-solving, focus and self-discipline. Social benefits include cooperation, flexibility, and self-awareness.

Emotional benefits include stress reduction, reduced aggression and increased happiness.”

(Burdette, Hillary L.; and Robert C. Whitaker, “Resurrecting Free Play in Young Children: Looking Beyond Fitness and Fatness to Attention, Affiliation and Affect.” © 2005 American Medical Association.)

accessible living in Metro Vancouver. Mt Seymour believes all children should enjoy these benefits so we offer below market prices for schools.

Mt Seymour’s team of experienced professionals ensures a safe, positive and confidence-building introduction to alpine sports. We pride ourselves on our fun, progressive learning environment. We’re dedicated to making it a day to remember while incorporating strong curriculum links and developing the skills to enjoy the outdoors for a lifetime.

Visit mountseymour.com/groups-schools or call 604-986-2261 x215 to learn how Mt Seymour can help your students grow.

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For over 40 years, Mt Seymour has guided students to success in a positive, encouraging and safe enviroment created by our certified instructors and experienced guides. Mt Seymour is dedicated to building a culture of outdoor recreation by engaging children with their natural environment.

New for 2013!

Grade 5 & 6 students receive a free Mt Seymour season pass when booking multiple school lessons.

• Grades 1 to 12 • 2 hour, half-day or full-day programs in the care of our professional instructors and guides • Curriculum-linked programs • The North Shore’s only covered Magic Carpet Lift • Teachers ski free when booking a program* • Free classroom space* • Teachers’ lounge with wifi*

*Subject to availability and conditions

schools@mountseymour.com

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Maplewood Farm

Daily Things to Do at Maplewood Farm 11:30 am-12 pm

Watch Tom (draft horse) and Krokur (Icelandic horse) eat their lunch in the Livestock Barn (#13 on Map) Peggy and Petunia (pot-bellied pigs) fed in the Pig Barn (#3 on Map)

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Daily Milking Demonstration in the Livestock Barn (#13 on Map)

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Parade of Animals heralded back into the Livestock Barn (#13 on Map)

It was morning. Caramel the goat was sleeping in her stall when Jacques Pierre – the farm’s little rooster – announced that it was time to get up. She shook her head a little, looked at her friend Priscilla sleeping beside her in the hay, and wondered “would the children come today?’

Since 1975 North Vancouver’s Maplewood Farm has been a place where animals and children can meet and get to know each other. For the animals, it’s a special home where they can live in comfort and safety, cared for by the farm’s workers.

For the children, it’s a chance to spend time at a working farm in the heart of the city.

Maplewood Farm was created by Dirk Oostinde, former District of North Vancouver Parks Superindendent. His plan was to expose urban children to rural life and give them some education about basic country life and provide them with an experience they might not normally get.

Farm residents include goats, cows, sheep, donkeys, horses, ducks, chickens, rabbits and pot-bellied pigs.

NEW FOR TEACHERS! One of the realities of growing up in the city is that kids don’t often get a chance to interact with animals – other than domestic house pets.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your students “Behind the Scenes”? Farm life is closer than you think at Maplewood Farm. Take advantage of this opportunity to collect eggs from the poultry barn’s nesting boxes, prepare grain and bedding for our fabulous flock of sheep, give Sally and Minnie our Shetland ponies the royal treatment by picking their feet clean and grooming their fur!

Booking is a breeze: just call the office at 604-929-5610 to arrange a date and time catered to your needs. This program is priced very affordably at $15.00/child (including tax). Please note this program is one hour in duration and is intended for children 3 years of age and up. In order to reserve a spot for your class, a booking requirement of 15 children minimum and a maximum will be in effect.

The cost of the program includes the “Behind the Scenes” session as well as general admission to the farm.

Maplewood is also a popular destination for children’s birthday parties, and visitors are welcome to make use of the undercover gazebo for parties or events at no charge.

From April until the end of October you can arrange a pony ride service for your party where, for $89.00 (including tax), up to 12 children, accompanied by a farm attendant, get to ride on Krokur, Maplewood’s Icelandic horse.

The spring brings babies as lambs, chicks, bunnies and baby goats join the farm’s family. When a larger animal like a donkey or calf is born, Maplewood has a naming contest. The winner gets to name the baby and also receives a one-year membership to Maplewood Farm.

If you’re looking for somewhere to take your family where you can slow down, relax and enjoy the wonders of nature and farm life, make sure Maplewood Farm is on your list of places to visit.

Maplewood Farm is located just off Dollarton Hwy, east of 2nd Narrows Bridge, 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver, 604-929-5610.

Open Tues – Sun, 10 am – 4 pm.

Historical Chinatown Tours The vibrant and rich history of Vancouver’s Chinatown comes alive as the stories unravel before you on this engaging and informative tour.

Tours include...

Judy’s Chinatown tours will encompass learning about the history of Chinese in Canada: • Their contributions to the foundations of Canada – the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway and enlistment in the Second World War, which led to the franchise; • How this history fits into the context of the Chinese diaspora significant individuals – like local merchants Yip Sang and Chang Toy, and the Father of Modern China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen; • Information about Chinatown’s heritage buildings – Sam Kee’s world’s narrowest building; • The Chinese Freemasons, as well as clan and county associations details about important events, the evolution of the community, and how Chinatown has survived and developed into a cultural centre for Vancouver tourism and education.

Testimonials...

Having grown up in the Strathcona area and having walked from my elementary school, Strathcona, through Chinatown to Chinese School for four years, I thought that I knew Chinatown well. However, when Judy Maxwell took fifteen of my fellow members of the Canadian Federation of University Women from throughout B.C. on a tour, I learned so much more. Vancouver’s Chinatown is full of history. We learned how the Government of Canada was forced to recognize its Chinese-Canadians as Canadian citizens and the impact of the sacrifices made by ChineseCanadian soldiers during the two world wars.

We walked on the main street, Pender, but also went to Shanghai Alley, Keefer Street and even the alleys which lead to once bustling courtyards of old buildings – formerly lively homes to many multi-generational families. We even entered a historic building which is currently a recreation area for players of mah jong, fan tan and pai gow. How fascinating, too, it was to see Pender Street from a balcony which towered over the walkers below and provided an incredible view of the adjacent structures – all the better for us to view the intricate designs and unique architecture.

Judy made the visit to Chinatown alive as she talked about its structures, the people, their businesses, triumphs, pains and joys. A walk with Judy also fills a person with curiosity, as one continues to wonder about a bygone era full of vivid reminders through the sights, sounds and aromas of Chinatown. – Bev Wong, CFUW

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Kootenays Ainsworth, Argenta, Balfour, Boswell, Burton, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Creston, Fruitvale, Galena, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Kaslo, Kootenay Bay, Lister, Meadow Creek, Midway, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Rock Creek, Rossland, Salmo, Shelter Bay, Silverton, Slocan Park, Trail, Winlaw, Yahk Creston Valley Wildlife Centre Creston, BC Tel: (250) 428-3260

Ainsworth Hot Springs PO Box 1268 Ainsworth, BC Tel: (250) 229-4212

Canadian Museum of Rail Travel 1 Van Horne Street Cranbrook, BC Tel: (250) 489-3918

Alpine Rafting 1020 North Route 1 Golden, BC Tel: (250) 344-6521

Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street Nelson, BC Tel: (250) 352-6363

Big Rock Candy Mountain Box 997 Grand Forks, BC Tel: (250) 442-0892

Castlegar Museum Castlegar, BC Tel: (250) 365-6440

Fort Steele Heritage Town 9851 Highway 93/95 Fort Steele, BC Tel: (250) 417-6000

Cody Caves Provincial Park Highway 31 Ainsworth, BC Tel: (250) 353-7364

Funtasia - Fairmont Fun Park 4896 Hwy 93/95 Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Tel: (250) 345-4511

Columbia Wetlands Route 93 Tel: (250) 347-9485

Glacier National Park Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-7500

Boundary Creek Provincial Park On Highway 3 3 km west of Greenwood, BC Tel: (250) 766-1835 Boundary Museum 7370 5th Street Grand Forks, BC Tel: (250) 442-3737

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Doukhobour Village Museum 112 Heritage Way Castlegar, BC Tel: (250) 365-6622

Glacier Raft Company Ltd 612 7th Street North PO Box 428 Golden, BC Tel: (877) 344-RAFT (7238) / (250) 344-6521 Grand Forks Public Library 7340 5th Street Grand Forks, BC Tel: (250) 442-2211 GreenWood Museum PO Box 399 Greenwood, BC Tel: (250) 445-6355 GreenWood Public Library 346 South Copper Street Greenwood, BC Tel: (250) 445-6111 Heritage Days Nelson, BC Tel: (250) 352-5530

Creston Valley Museum 219 Devon Street Creston, BC Tel: (250) 428-9262

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Situated atop wooden pilings over the mighty Fraser River, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is one of the few remaining

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca

19th century salmon canneries in B.C. In its hayday, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Lieu historique national du Gulf of Georgia Cannery parcscanada.gc.ca

Let our story reel you in.

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was the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in B.C. Now a dynamic fishing museum, step inside and become immersed in the sights, sounds and stories of the West Coast fishing industry.

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12138 Fourth Ave. Steveston 604-664-9009 www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Kootenays Hugh Keenleyside Dam Arrow Lakes Drive Castlegar, BC Tel: (250) 365-5299 Kettle River Museum Tel: (250) 449-2222 Kingmik Expeditions Golden, BC Tel: (250) 344-5298 Kootenay Kayak Company Box 88, Proctor Tel: (250) 229-4959

Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre 306 Josephine Street New Denver, BC Tel: (250) 358-7288 Phoenix Mountain Box 2428 Grand Forks, BC Tel: (250) 442-9838 Radium Hot Springs Tel: (250) 347-9331

Kootenay River Runners Tel: (250) 347-9210

Red Mountain Resort Box 670 Rossland, BC Tel: (250) 362-7384

Kootenay Trout Hatchery 4522 Fenwick Road Fort Steele, BC Tel: (250) 429-3214

Revelstoke Dam Route 253 Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-6515

Nakusp Museum 92 6th Avenue N.W. Nakusp, BC Nelson Museum 402 Anderson Street Nelson, BC Tel: (250) 352-9813

Revelstoke Railway Museum 719 Track Street Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-6060 Rossland Historical Museum Rossland, BC Tel: (888) 448-7844

Rossland Historical Museum & Archives PO Box 26, 1100 Hwy 3B Rossland, BC Tel: (250) 362-7722 (888) 448-7444 Rossland Historical Museum and Leroi Mine Highway Junction 22 & 3B Rossland, BC Tel: (250) 362-7722 S.S Moyie 324 Front Street Kaslo, BC Tel: (250) 353-2525 Salmo Ski Area PO Box 894 Salmo, BC Tel: (250) 357-2323 Sandon Historical Sight & Museum New Denver, BC Tel: (250) 358-7920 Summit Lake Ski Area Nakusp, BC Tel: (250) 265-3312

The Langham Cultural Centre Nelson, BC Tel: (250) 353-2661 The Stone House Museum 219 Devon Street Creston, BC Tel: (250) 428-9262 Triple C Trailrides 2306 Blaeberry Road Tel: (250) 344-6579 Valley of the Ghosts PO Box 9 Silverton, BC Wet and Wild Adventures Box 2586 Golden, BC Tel: (250) 344-6546 White Grizzly Adventures 110 Duncan Dam Haul Road Meadow Creek, BC White Water Ski Resort Nelson, BC Tel: (250) 354-4944 Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park, 9th St and 7th Ave. Castlegar, BC Tel: (250) 365-5511

FORT STEELE HERITAGE TOWN Fort Steele, B.C. The past lives and breathes at Fort Steele Heritage Town! Since its gold rush beginning in 1864, Fort Steele has gone from boomtown to ghost town to one of the most prestigious heritage attractions in British Columbia. For over 40 years, Fort Steele has offered a wide variety of education programming that uses participatory teaching methods involving hands-on activities.

Students love the educators’ first-person interpretation style to give them the feeling that they have literally stepped back to the year 1898. Join one of the ladies in the schoolhouse or our pioneer home, where they will teach students how to wash clothes, churn butter, and make ice cream. Or visit our railway workers, where they will teach children about Canada’s railway history while helping them build a real set of railway tracks, and then take a ride on the old hand pump car. With over a dozen different programs, there is sure to be one that suits your class perfectly.

And why simply stay for the day when you can have your class spend a night in historic 1887 RCMP barracks? The barracks sleep up to 70 people and come equipped with straw mattresses, wood stove cooking facilities, cooking utensils and eating area.

Choose Fort Steele to make history come alive!

Phone: 250.417.6000 | Email: info@fortsteele.bc.ca | Website: fortsteele.ca

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Sun Peaks Resort

Creating Lasting Memories In the heart of BC’s Interior lies the province’s second-largest ski area: welcome to Sun Peaks Resort. Just 45 minutes from Kamloops and four hours from Vancouver, Sun Peaks is home to some of the best and most consistent snow you can find, along with some of the friendliest locals and staff. With the Slopeside School Program, you and your students can enjoy the slopes for a fraction of the normal cost. With on-mountain accommodation ranging from luxurious fourdiamond hotels to an economically priced hostel, there are lodging options for every taste and budget.

With a full range of terrain for all ability levels available from each lift, groups can ride the chair together and choose the run best suited for them. Even better, all terrain funnels back into the village core, making it super easy for everyone to meet up at the end of each run. The compact pedestrian village means that groups can experience Sun Peaks Resort without having to navigate through busy traffic. With everything within walking distance, there’s no need to arrange for shuttles.

Over the years, Sun Peaks Resort has developed a school program and process that makes it easy to take students on a fun and memorable ski trip. The Slopeside School Program includes lift tickets, rental equipment and ski, snowboard or Nordic lessons for all ability levels with friendly and highly

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qualified snow sports instructors. A tasty lunch can also be included for your students for a minimal cost.

Off the slopes, there are plenty of activities to choose from. Take your students for a spin around the outdoor ice rink, whiz down the tube park, or cruise the Nordic trails through the valley. Start the day with a hearty First Tracks Breakfast or finish it off by taking a dip in the sports centre’s year-round heated pool. All of these activities and more are sure to fill the day with non-stop smiles.

Every group is welcomed by Sun Peaks’ pleasant and knowledgeable group sales team who is happy to assist from the moment of inquiry to the very last run of the day. A brief safety instruction upon arrival ensures everyone knows how to stay safe and have fun while they’re enjoying the slopes. The on-mountain ski patrol circuits all terrain and is located slopeside in Bento’s Daylodge and is just a phone call away.

With every elementary and secondary school group, the goal of the Slopeside School Program is to create lasting memories in a safe and fun environment.

Recognizing you have plenty of ski areas to choose from, contact Group Sales at sprcsales@sunpeaksresort.com to find out why Sun Peaks Resort is the premier destination for BC schools.

CAN YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE TEACHER’S PET? ( how about an entire classroom ) Create endless smiles and lasting memories at Interior British Columbia’s largest four season resort! Full packages start at just $59.43 including taxes; lift tickets, ski or snowboard rentals, and 90-minute group lessons. Beyond the mountains, Sun Peaks boasts unrivalled Nordic skiing, an outdoor ice skating rink, high-flying bungee trampoline, and a thrilling lift-accessed tube park.

One thing’s for sure—you’ll become a hero with this super fun trip the kids will never forget!

Contact a Group Sales representative today for details and to book your field trip to Sun Peaks Resort.

SunPeaksResort.com/School-Groups

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Rockies Cranbrook, Edgewater, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Field, Golden, Invermere – Windermere, Kimberley, Mica Creek, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rogers Pass, Skookumchuck, Sparwood, Spillimacheen, Valemount, Wasa, Wilmer Canadian Museum of Rail Travel 1 Van Horne Street Tel: (250) 489-3918 Columbia River Outfitters Box 787 Invermere, BC Tel: (250) 342-7397

Fort Steele Heritage Park 9851 Highway 93-95 Forte Steel, BC Tel: (250) 417-6000 Funtasia Fun Park Hwy 97/93 North Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Tel: (250) 345-4511

Panorama Resort Panorama, BC Tel: (250) 342 6941 Playland Family Fun Park Hwy 93/95 Radium Hot Springs, BC Tel: (250) 347-9300

Robert W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary Valemount, B.C Tel: (250) 566-4846 Ski Wapiti Elkford, BC Tel: (250) 865-2020

Echo Field Paintball Box 286 Cranbrook, BC Tel: (250) 421-7722

Kicking Horse Mountain Golden, BC Tel: (866) SKI-KICK

Powder Springs Resort Box 1497 Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-5151

Sullivan Mine Interpretive Centre 340 Spokane Street Kimberley, BC Tel: (250) 427-5311

Enchanted Forest Trans Canada Highway #1 Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-9477

Kimberly Alpine Resort Box 40 Kimberley, BC Tel: (250) 427-4881

R.K. Heli Ski Panorama P. O. Box 695 Invermere, BC Tel: (250) 342-3889

Terex Titan & Open Pit Coal Mines Aspen Drive and Highway 3 Sparwood, BC Tel: (250) 425-2423

Fairmont Ski Area Box 10 Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Tel: (250) 345-6311

Kootenay Trout Hatchery Highway 93/93 Cranbrook, BC Tel: (250) 429-3214

Rafter J Frontier Village 1870 Upper Donald Road Golden, BC Tel: (250) 344-6432

Three Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town Box 860, Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-2109

Fernie Alpine Park 5339 Ski Hill Road Fernie, BC Tel: (250) 423-4655

Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre 7468 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC Tel: (250) 489-2372

Revelstoke Hydro Dam Highway 23 North of Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-6211

Fernie Heritage Library 492-3rd Avenue Fernie, BC Tel: (250) 423-4458

Natural Escapes Kayaking 1115 Pineridge Crescent Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-2679

Revelstoke Museum and Archives 315 First Steet West Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-3067

Valemount Area Museum and Archives 1090 Main Street, Across the tracks Valemount, BC Tel: (250) 566-4177

Forestry Museum Highway #23, North Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-8078

Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre 1745 Short Road Golden, BC Tel: (250) 344-6798

Revelstoke Railway Museum 719 Track Street Revelstoke, BC Tel: (250) 837-6060

White Tooth Ski Area Box 1925 Golden, BC Tel: (250) 344-6114 Yoho National Park Field, BC Tel: (250) 343-6783

Crazy Creek Resort Crazy Creek Resort is situated midway between Sicamous and Revelstoke on the TCH, 33 km east of Sicamous (or 38 km west of Revelstoke). The resort’s full-kitchen suites accommodate 4 to 8 guests and the campground is ready for your family’s RV or tenting experience. After your day’s activities come and relax. Soak in the 2000 square feet of hot pools or refresh in the cold plunge pool. Reminisce around the campfire.

The resort is adjacent to the spectacular Crazy Creek Waterfalls and Suspension Bridge. The recently added highway overpass links the resort with the Crazy Creek Waterfalls. The boardwalks, trails

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and tame mountain wilderness lead to the High Mountain Patio and a 73 metre suspension bridge above raging Crazy Creek. Enjoy a coffee or ice cream while relaxing on the High Mountain Patio with the sound of the waterfalls in the background. There are picnic tables nestled among the towering fir trees and you can browse the souvenir and gift shop.

Groups are welcome to camp at Crazy Creek in our treed tent sites, have their lunches on the resort’s grassy knoll, enjoy a campfire, marshmallows and reminisce around our group fire pit after their soak in the hot pools or hike to the waterfalls.

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6162 Trans- Canada Highway 1 | Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0

Toll Free 1-855-836-4097 www.crazycreekresort.com

Hot Pools/Accommodation (250) 836-4097 hotpools@crazycreekresort.com / accommodation@crazycreekresort.com All other inquiries: inquiries@crazycreekresort.com

SKYTREK ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS SkyTrek Adventure Park is a fully insured aerial adventure park filled with fun, unique and exciting experiences for all students.

Teachers and students can challenge themselves in our High Ropes course or experience a fun filled adrenaline rush at our Adventure Tower.

The High Ropes course features four courses, each one progressively more challenging than the last. Our competent and highly trained staff will set your students up with harnesses and teach them how to use all their equipment in our training course. Once the course is completed, they will move on to the exciting High Ropes course that includes obstacles such as a skateboard, swinging logs, monkey bridges, cargo nets and a multitude of other exhilarating challenges.

The Adventure Tower is our most adrenaline-filled attraction.

Featuring a 13-metre high simulated free fall, a giant swing, a climbing wall with a multitude of different routes, each varying in difficulty, and a climbing route set up a series of swinging logs, it is sure to offer an adventure for every skill level.

The activities at SkyTrek Adventure Park will encourage teamwork and leadership skills and inspire self-confidence. Students will have to work together, support one another and participate as a group for maximum success. Our park utilizes the most environmentally friendly practices possible, and students will learn the importance of environmental sustainability.

At SkyTrek Adventure Park the well-being of our guests is our number one concern. We ensure that the students are competent and capable before they are allowed to enter the ropes course.

Our equipment is routinely inspected, and all aspects of the ropes course are built to the highest standards. While in the trees, the students will continuously be under supervision by our guides to ensure they are making their way through the course properly.

SkyTrek Adventure Park is open from mid-May to Thanksgiving weekend.

We offer group rates on weekdays for the months of May, June, September and October.

For more information, contact: Veronika Stevenson - Operations Manager May-October: 250-837-9477 Toll Free: 1-866-944-9744 Off Season: 250- 837- 8673 Email: groups@skytrekadventurepark.com or visit our

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. BC HYDRO’S VISITOR CENTRES WELCOME SCHOOL GROUPS. Are you looking for an economical field trip that supports curriculum, engages students and offers them a unique look at one of BC’s hydroelectric dams?

the real highlight is on the guided tour: students can take an elevator to the top of the concrete dam, 175 metres high.

At BC Hydro’s Visitor Centres, students are encouraged to think about BC’s renewable and non-renewable resources, hydroelectric generation, electrical safety, human and natural heritage, and conservation.

Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre – Mission, BC

Each of the Visitor Centres offers a different experience for students. Pre-booked school tours are very popular and can be free for students and accompanying teachers (see our ad). We encourage you to plan your visit well in advance and contact us to book a tour.

W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre – Hudson’s Hope, BC The W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre offers guided tours of the dam and powerhouse that take visitors into an actual working dam – a tour that is internationally renowned. The W.A.C. Bennett Visitor Centre also has interactive displays and exhibits, as well as a theatre and snack shop. bchydro.com/bennett Peace Canyon Dam Visitor Centre – Hudson’s Hope, BC Just five kilometres southwest of Hudson’s Hope, is the Peace Canyon Dam Visitor Centre. Close to beautiful recreational facilities, the Peace Canyon Visitor Centre features exhibits on natural history and hydroelectricity. There is a self-guided tour of the centre that students will enjoy. bchydro.com/peacecanyon Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre – Revelstoke, BC The Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre offers a unique experience that gives students the chance to see hydroelectric production, BC history and enjoy a beautiful setting. Interactive displays and a First Nations gallery can be found inside, but

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The Power House at Stave Falls, a national historic site, provides a unique opportunity to bring curriculum to life and engage students with real world experiences. Students can see the inner workings of a 100-year-old power generating facility, interactive displays, archival photos and artefacts, and the original mechanical and electrical components installed over a century ago.

Guided tours can be arranged and students can learn about hydroelectric history in the theatre, and check out historic artifacts like turbines and generators from 1912. With recreation areas nearby, it’s a great spot to spend the day enjoying the sun and scenery of the Fraser Valley. bchydro.com/stavefalls We have developed a Stave Falls Teacher Resource Guide, activity handouts, as well as pre- and post-visit materials to help support your trip. It is available for free download from FirstWave, BC Hydro’s interactive website for teachers and students.

For more information and to access the Teacher Resource Guide, visit bchydro.com/firstwave.

With guided tours, activities for students of all ages, interactive exhibits and incredible views, you’ll want to add visiting a BC Hydro Visitor Centre to your curriculum plan. Plan your visit and contact us now to book your tour. *Please see our advertisement to take advantage of our special offer.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. GET SOME AT BC HYDRO VISITOR CENTRES. Contact your closest Visitor Centre to arrange a tour for your class.

Quote VC14TEACHER and you could enjoy free admission for students.*

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Plan your visit at bchydro.com/visitorcentres. *This coupon cannot be combined with other offers, including season passes, and has no cash value. Valid for 2014 season only. Changes may be made without notice. Coupon Code: VC14TEACHER A13-333

Central & Northern 100 Mile House, 70 Mile House, Alexis Creek, Anaheim Lake, Barkerville, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Bridge Lake, Clinton, Forest Grove, Gold Bridge, Horsefly, Jesmond, Kleena Kleene, Lac la Hache, Lone Butte, Ocean Falls, Quesnel, Riske Creek, Shearwater, Tatla Lake, Wells, Williams Lake Aquabatics 1960 Hudson Bay Mountain Road Smithers, BC Tel: (250) 847-3678 BC Cowboy, Rodeo and Ranch Museum 113 North 4th Avenue Williams Lake, BC Tel: (250) 392-7404 Bulkley Valley Museum 1425 Main Street Smithers, BC Tel: (250) 847-5322 Central 100 Mile House Library 449 S Birch Avenue 100 Mile House, BC Tel: (250) 395-2332 Ecosummer Expeditions Box 177 Clearwater, BC Tel: (250) 674-0102 Fort Nelson Museum Fort Nelson, BC Tel: (250) 774-3536 Haida Expeditions Ltd. Box 1297 Skidegate, BC Tel: (250) 559-7885 ext. 228

Haida Heritage Centre at KAAY LLnagaay 2 Second Beach Road Skidegate, BC Tel: (250) 559-7885 ksan Historical Village and Museum Hazelton, BC Tel: (250) 842-5544 McBride Train Station Main Street McBride, BC Murray Ridge Ski Hill Murray Ridge, BC Tel: (250) 996-8515 Museum of NortherN BC 100 First Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC Tel: (250) 624-3207 North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 100 Avenue Fort St. John, BC Tel: (250) 785-1992 Northern Albacore 2 Marine Charters Box 22042 Prince Rupert, BC Tel: (250) 622-7854 Pouce Coupe Museum 49th Avenue Pouce Coupe, BC Tel: (250) 786-5555

Powder King Ski Village North by Northwest Region Tel: (250) 997 6323 Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC Tel: (250) 564-3568 Purden Lake and Ski Resort PO Box 1239 Prince George, BC Tel: (250) 565-7777 Skeena Kayaking 1534 11th Avenue East Prince Rupert, BC Tel: (250) 624-5246

The Moresby Explorers Ltd. Box 127, 365 Beach Road Sandspit, BC Tel: (250) 637-2215 The Station Museum and Art Program 816 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, BC Tel: (250) 782-2601 W.A.C. Bennett Dam/BC Hydro 23 km west of Hudson’s Hope Hudson’s Hope, BC Tel: (250) 783-5211 Walter Wright Pioneer Village 2383 Dawson Creek, BC Tel: (250) 782-7144

Ski Smithers 3866 Railway Avenue Smithers, BC Tel: (250) 847-2058

White Tooth Gold Adventures Box 206 Wells, BC Tel: (250) 994-2345

Stellar Descents Backcountry Adventures General Delivery Dunster, BC Tel: (250) 569-0188

Williams Lake Library Suite A - 180 North 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC Tel: (800) 665-1636 (ext 210)

Stewart Historical Museum 603 Columbia Street Stewart, BC

Xats’ull Heritage Village 3405 Mountain House Road Williams Lake, BC Tel: (250) 297-6502

Tabor Mountain Ski Resort 17875 E Highway 16, BC Tel: (250) 963-7542

U’mista Cultural Centre U’mista’s Potlatch Collection tells an epic story of resistance and resilience. The Centre opened in 1980 to house repatriated Kwakwaka’wakw ceremonial regalia that had been seized by government authorities in 1922. One of the most complete and important collections of its type in the world, U’mista’s Potlatch Collection is a source of great joy and pride for the Kwakwaka’wakw community. U’mista welcomes all class visits.

Educational tours at U’mista are FREE to all regional teachers, and there is no admission charge for Kwakwaka’wakw students. We are happy to host a fun day or develop a custom learning session that supports your curriculum.

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#1 Front Street, Box 253 Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 Phone: (250) 974-5403 • Fax: (250) 974-5499 Toll Free: 800-690-8222 e-mail: info@umista.ca

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Sea School – The Port of Vancouver – A Working Harbour – Boat Tour Sea School is designed to give students an at-sea learning experience focusing on the marine environment. On board one of our 40-passenger Transport Canada certified vessels, Oceanwatch or Oceanwatch II, students will learn how Canada’s largest port functions, including the transportation of goods, shipping, environmental issues, as well as observing the abundance of marine wildlife that lives in Vancouver Harbour and Burrard Inlet. Departures are from Deep Cove in North Vancouver, Rocky Point Park in Port Moody or Harbour Green Park in Vancouver.

Sea School – First Nations Eco Adventure – Boat Tour In partnership with Takaya Tours, students will experience a First Nations cultural guided tour of Indian Arm in the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The program is led by experienced Tsleil-Waututh Nation guides and is an exploration of the cultural traditions and history of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Tours vary in length from 4 to 8 hours and can include stops at Granite Falls or the Indian River Estuary. Departures are from Cates Park or Deep Cove in North Vancouver, Harbour Green Park in Vancouver or Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

Sea School – Indian Arm Boat Tour Students will experience the natural beauty of a fjord, including waterfalls and marine wildlife. Students will learn about the history of the area including First Nations pictograph sites and the historic Buntzen Power Stations.

Tours are custom-made to fit your schedule and budget.

Departures are from Deep Cove in North Vancouver, Rocky Point Park in Port Moody or Harbour Green Park in Vancouver.

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Sea School is free for teachers and starts at $15 per student!

Contact us for more info or to book your group!

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Something for Everyone at Castle Fun Park

Year-round excitement awaits kids of all ages at Castle Fun Park!

We are open from 10 a.m. until midnight 364 days of the year.

Whether you teach physical education, mathematics, physics or probability & statistics, there are fantastic opportunities to demonstrate your lesson plans here.

Test your hand-eye coordination and measure the kinetic energy released when you connect in any of our 10 batting and pitching cages.

Showcase your trigonometry skills in any of our three uniquely themed mini-golf courses. Prove yourself the victor with a winning shot on the 18th hole and win a free game!

Encourage a little friendly competition, camaraderie and team spirit while racing go-karts around the track at speeds approaching 40 km/h!

Castle Fun Park offers the most memorable events of your graduates’ lives! With packages starting at just $30 per person, our Lock-In Dry Grads offer a safe, worryfree night – all while meeting your budget!

With over 200 arcade and skill games to choose from, there’s something here for everyone. Experience true family entertainment for all occasions at Castle Fun Park!

GST Included

Over 200 Arcade & Skill Games!

Fraser Valley Abbotsford, Agassiz, Boston Bar, Bridal Falls, Chilliwack, Cultus Lake, Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Mills, Hope, Laidlaw, Manning Park, Mission, Rosedale, Silver Creek, Yale Agassiz Library 7140 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, BC Tel: (604) 796-9510

Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way Clearbrook, BC Tel: (604) 859-7814

Agassiz-Harrison Museum Pioneer Park Agassiz, BC Tel: (604) 796-3545

Cox Station Quarry Abbotsford, BC Tel: (604) 826-4611

All Points Bus 8434 Chilliwack Mountain Road Chilliwack, BC Tel: (604) 795-7443 Boston Bar Library 47643 Old Boston Bar Road Boston Bar, BC Tel: (604) 867-8847 Castle Fun Park Whatcom Road Abbotsford, BC Tel: (604) 850-0411

Cultus Lake WaterPark 4150 Columbia Valley Highway Cultus, BC Tel: (604) 858-7241 Dinotown 53480 Bridal Falls Road Rosedale, BC Tel: (604) 794-7410

Chilliwack Library 45860 First Avenue Chilliwack, BC Tel: (604) 792-1941

Fraser River Heritage Park Mission, BC Tel: (604) 826-0277

Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre 34345 Vye Road Port Hardy, BC Tel: (604) 852-5444 George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary Westham Island Road Delta, BC Tel: (604) 946-6980

KILBY

Experience a 1920s Fraser Valley living history site!

Visit our 1906 General Store & working farm, costumed interpreters and friendly farm animals.

Open year round for pre-booked tours.

For more information call (604) 796-9576 or visit our website at www.kilby.ca

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Hell’s Gate Airtram 43111 Trans Canada Highway (Boston Bar) PO Box 129 Hope, BC Tel: (604) 867-9277 Hemlock Valley Resort Hemlock Valley, RR #1 Agassiz, BC Tel: (604) 797-4411 Honeybee Centre 7480 176th Street (At Fraser Highway) Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 604-575-BEES (2337)

Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery 34345 Vye Road Abbotsford, BC Tel: (604) 504-4716

Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way Chilliwack, BC Tel: (604) 824-9927

Chilliwack Museum 45820 Spadina Avenue Chilliwack, BC Tel: (604) 795-5210

George Mackie Library 8440 - 112th Street Tel: (604) 594-8155

Hope Library 1005A - 6th Avenue Hope, BC Tel: (604) 869-2313 Hope Museum 919 Water Avenue Hope, BC Tel: (604) 869-7322 Kilby Museum and Farm 215 Kilby Road Harrison Mills, BC Tel: (604) 796-9576

Ladner Pioneer Library 4683 - 51st Street Ladner, BC Tel: (604) 946-6215 Langley Library 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley, BC Tel: (604) 514-2850 Manning Park Resort PO Box 1480 Hope, BC Tel: (604) 840-8822 Minter Gardens 52892 Bunker Road Rosedale, BC Tel: (604) 794-7191 Mission Library 33247 Second Avenue Mission, BC Tel: (604) 826-6610 Mission Museum 33201 - 2nd Avenue Mission, BC Tel: (604) 826-1011 Mount Lehman Library 5875 Mt. Lehman Road Mount Lehman, BC Tel: (604) 856-4988

KILBY HISTORIC SITE • Educational Programs • Group Rates • Curriculum Based • Interactive Experiences

BC’s Museum of Rural History www.kilby.ca ~ (604)796-9576 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, BC

Fraser Valley Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre 23898 Rawlison Crescent Langley, BC Tel: (604) 882-9313 MSA Centennial Library 33660 South Fraser Way Fraser, BC Tel: (604) 853-1753 MSA Museum 32320 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford, BC Tel: (604) 853-3722

Power House at Stave Falls 31338 Dewdney Trunk Road Stave Falls, BC Tel: (604) 462-1222

Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Port Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 927-7999

Yale Library 65050 Albert Street Yale, BC Tel: (604) 863-2279

Santa’s Funland 4121 Columbia Valley Highway Cultus Lake, BC Tel: (604) 858-3457

The Maize 41905 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC Tel: (604) 819-6203

Yale Museum Yale, BC Tel: (604) 863-2324

South Delta Library 1321A - 56th Street Delta, BC Tel: (604) 943-2271

Xaytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre 35087 Lougheed Highway Mission, BC Tel: (604) 820-9725

Yarrow Library 4670 Community Street Chilliwack, BC Tel: (604) 823-4664

CELEBRATE 25 Years with TOFINO SEA KAYAKING Situated in beautiful Clayoquot Sound on west coast Vancouver Island, Tofino Sea Kayaking has been inspiring new ocean kayakers for more than two decades, emphasizing safety, minimum environmental impact & SKGABC guidelines.

For Bookings or Inquiries please contact us: info@tofinoseakayaking.com or 1.800.863.4664

HELL’S GATE AIRTRAM Hell’s Gate Airtram is located in the scenic Fraser Canyon halfway between Vancouver and Kamloops, BC. It’s an excellent opportunity for students to learn about some of the fascinating history in British Columbia, including Simon Fraser, Hell’s Gate, and the lifecycle of the spawning salmon.

A school visitation program is available for teachers prior to the class’ arrival with true & false questions, fill in the blanks and essay suggestions.

Hell’s Gate Airtram is open late April through Thanksgiving and has great rates on tram, lunch, gold panning and ice cream packages.

For more information contact Debbie McKinney at 1-800-663-4532 or mckinney@hellsgateairtram.com

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Airtram ride to full facilities which include: • Simon’s Cafe (tram & lunch packages) • Gold Panner Gift Shop • Fudge Factory

• Fisheries Display/Education Center • Gold Panning • Suspension Bridge & Observation Decks

• International Fishways • Simon’s Wall: an Interactive Photo Exhibit

1-800-663-4532 Ext. 102 or visit@hellsgateairtram.com hellsgateairtram.com

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Timberline Ranch

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is the Lower Mainland’s premium horseback riding and retreat centre. Also known for delicious, home-style meals, Timberline has become an increasingly popular destination for school groups, Girl Guides, band trips, youth groups, and teacher retreats, just to name a few.

Overview – Timberline Ranch is available for field trips any time of year, except during our summer programs. The facilities are all winterized and comfortable – most have been recently renovated – and we specialize in catering to the needs of groups from 25 to 200 people.

Timberline is less than an hour from anywhere in Greater Vancouver, so there is no need to spend hours driving or taking ferries! Our friendly staff will help you design a program that meets the needs and goals of your group, whether it is education, adventure, or simply holding a great conference. Due to our popularity and our great core of volunteers, we offer rates that are 10-25% less expensive than most other local retreat centres.

Activity Options – There is so much to do at Timberline that you’ll leave wanting to come back for more!

Highlights include: • Horseback Trail Rides (45 horses) • Heated Swimming Pool (seasonal) • Archery • Indoor Rock Climbing • Large Petting Zoo (seasonal) • Disc Golf • Challenge Course (16 elements) • Cooperative Team-Building Course • Sports Court (basketball / hockey) • Sand Volleyball Court • Hay Rides • Orienteering Course • Hiking and Exploring • “Hyper Ball” Arena (seasonal) • “Nine Square in the Air” • “Game Zone”

Totally Updated Facilities – Timberline has done a major facility upgrade over the past 3 years! All cabins are winterized and now contain washrooms and showers.

• The TR Lodge has rooms for 50-55, large dining hall, and meeting rooms for 200-250 • There are 9 Poolside Cabins with room for 80-90 • The Western Town has 6-12 rooms for 55-60 • All rooms and cabins are in a centralized, level area, close to the Dining Hall and activities • 2 Campfire Pits with wood and kindling ready for your use • Large Indoor Riding Arena • General Store (snacks and souvenirs) • 73 acres of trails and adventure • A new Chapel Building will be completed by spring 2014, and will include meetings rooms, craft room, washrooms, and more.

Talk to Us Today! – If you are interested in seeing for yourself why so many schools and various groups make use of Timberline, year after year, give us a call.

We would love to arrange a free tour of the facility for you or help you book a day trip or a longer stay. We offer extra discounts to schools, to new groups, and during low and shoulder seasons. Let us know how we can serve you this year!

22351 – 144 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC 604-463-9278 www.timberlineranch.com

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Timberline is a great local retreat centre with so many diverse activities, facilities and food.

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Greater Vancouver Region Aldergrove, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Fort Langley, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock, Yaletown 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives 2025 11th Avenue West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 666-4370

Asian Centre 1871 West Mall University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-3114

Alcan Omnimax Theatre 1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 443-7443

Barkerville Historic Town 14301 Barkerville Highway Barkerville, BC Tel: (250)994-3435

Aldergrove Library 26770 - 29 Avenue Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 856-6415

BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Abbotsford Agriculture Centre 1767 Angus Campbell Road Abbotsford, BC

Aldor Acres Dairy Centre 8301 252nd Street Langley, BC Tel: (604) 888-2403 Arts Club Theatre Company 1585 John Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 687-5315 x253

BC Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum 9131 King Street Fort Langley, BC Tel: (604) 888-2273

About

Burns Bog Burns Bog is a unique raised peatbog ecosystem and one of the largest undeveloped urban landmasses in North America. It has recently received RAMSAR designation as part of the Fraser River Delta site. The main part of the bog is protected by a conservation covenant. Tours take place in the Delta Nature Reserve section where there are raised boardwalks to protect the diverse flora and fauna.

BC Golf Museum & Hall of Fame 2545 Blanca Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 222-4653

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall Vancouver, BC TeL: (604) 822-3320

BC Hot House 5355 - 152nd Street Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 576-8525

Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 - 144th Street Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 507-6355

BC Museum of Mining PO Box 188 On The Sea to Sky Hwy. Britannia Beach, BC Tel: (604) 896-2260

Bill reid gallery of northwest coast art 639 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 682-3455

BC Sports Hall of Fame Gate ‘A’ of BC Place Stadium Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 687-5520

Bloedel Conservatory Queen Elizabeth Park Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 257 8570

BCIT Planetarium 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 736-1174

Tour Burns Bog Get Outside and explOre the lunGs Of the lOwer Mainland - See animal habitats - Make the bog bounce!

- Smell the Labrador Tea - Discover bog mummies - Hunt for insect-eating plants - Visit the sunken tractor - Learn about climate change - et maintenant, des visites guidées en français!

Get a 20% discOunt when yOu Order Our teachers’ resOurce Guide “fOr peat’s sake” and MentiOn this ad

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Greater Vancouver Region Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch (Burnaby) 61 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 436-5427 Bose Family Corn Maze 16390 64th Avenue Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 576-8997 Boundary Bay Regional Park Tsawwassen, BC Tel: (604) 224-5739 Bowen Island Museum and Archives 1014 Millers Road Bowen Island, BC Tel: (604) 947-2655 Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive (at South foot of Railway Ave) Richmond, BC Britannia Natural Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 718-8050

Brookstown Library 20045 - 40 Avenue Tel: (604) 532-7432 Burnaby Art Gallery 6344 Deer Lake Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 297-4422 Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park 4519 Piper Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 294-7450 Burnaby Village Museum 6301 Deer Lake Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 297-4565 Burns Bog Nature Reserve Unit #4, 7953 - 120th Street Delta, BC Tel: (604) 572-0373 Burns Dog Conservation Society (Great Pacific Forum Planet Ice) 10388 Nordel Court Delta, BC Tel: (604) 572-0373

Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood Bay, BC Tel: (604)652-4422

Canadian Museum of Flight Hangar 3- 5333 216th Street Langley, BC Tel: (604) 532-0035

Cameron Branch 9523 Cameron Street Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 421-5454

Capilano River Hatchery 4500 Capilano Park Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 666-1790

Canada Place 780 - 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 775-7200

Capilano Suspension Bridge 3735 Capilano Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 985-7474

Canadian Handcar Adventure Tours Railway Tracks S.E. Corner Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 771-9530

Carousel Theatre for Young People 1411 Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 669-3410

Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame 65 East 6th Avenue New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 527-4640

Centennial Theatre Centre 2300 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 984-4484

Canadian Museum of Craft and Design 639 Horby Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 687-8266

Active Learning Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers two hands-on school programs, Bridge Builders and Rainforest Rescuers. Focused on offering a fun and active learning experience — and created by a teacher keeping the provincial curriculum in mind each program is designed with a variety of activities and exercises which meet multiple Prescribed Learning Outcomes as outlined by the BC Ministry of Education. Both programs include 75 - 90 minutes of instructional time and hands-on activities, as well as a tailored history and nature tour. The instructional classroom portion of the school program takes place outside in Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, but is under cover and heated.

Following the instructional time, students explore and participate in activities which take place in the rainforest. There is also free time for students, teachers and chaperones to explore all areas of the park including the suspension bridge, new curriculum relevant programs: Bridge Builders & Rainforest Rescuers Cliffwalk, Treetops Adventure, call Helen 604-985-7474 for a Teacher Site Inspection Pass the rainforest, Story Centre and capbridge.com Kia'palano. b.c. school destinations directory

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Greater Vancouver Region CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum PO Box 17000 Stn. Forces, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 363-4312 Children’s Farmyard and Miniature Railway Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 257-8531 Chilliwack Museum 45820 Spadina Avenue Chilliwack, BC Tel: (604) 795-5210

City of Vancouver Archives 1150 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 736-8561 City Park 207th Street between 48th and 51st Avenues Langley, BC Tel: (604) 514-2865 Cleveland Dam Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 224-5739 CN Imax Theatre at Canada Place 201 - 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 682 4629

Chinatown Historical Tours PO Box 74522 Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 418-8560 Chinese Cultural Centre, museum and archives 555 Columbia Street Tel: (604) 687-028

Contempory Art Gallery 555 Nelson Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 682-2700 Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre Branch) 3001 Burlington Drive Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 927-3561

Coquitlam Public Library (Poirier Branch) 575 Poirier Street Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 937-4142 Courtenay & District Museum 207 4th Street Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 334-0686 Crash Crawly’s Fun4kidz Unit #1, 1300 Woolridge Street Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 526-1551 CTV British Columbia 300-750 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 608-2868 Cypress Mountain West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 419-SNOW Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak 2156 Banbury Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 987-8028

Deer Lake Boat Rentals 5435 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 839-3949 Deer Lake Paddle Centre 4946 Canada Way Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 294-7224 Delta Museum and Archives 4858 Delta Street Delta, BC. Tel: (604) 946-8322 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carral Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 662-3207 EPCOR Britannia Mine Water Treatment Plant On the Sea-To-Sky Hwy. PO Box 129 Britannia Beach, BC V0N 1J0

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

A Public Gallery for Contemporary Aboriginal Art of the Northwest Coast

The Gallery offers guided tours for groups of 10 to 30 students.

Highlights: exquisite jewelry, monumental sculptures and a towering totem pole.

Please allow 1 hour, tour times from 10am.

Book your Guided Tour Today!

Gallery Hours: Wed − Sun, 11:00am − 5:00pm 639 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC 604.682.3455 | billreidgallery.ca Bill Reid: Wolf Pendant, 1976. Photo: Kenji Nagai

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The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is downtown Vancouver’s public gallery named after acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998). Home to the Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Collection and changing exhibitions of contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast, it is centrally located at 639 Hornby Street, in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Hop on a bus or take the skytrain (the Expo Line to Burrard Station or the Canada Line to City Centre).

Highlights include Bill Reid’s gold and silver jewelry, Reid’s bronze masterpiece Mythic Messengers, several of Reid’s works featured on the Canadian Journey series $20 bill and a full-scale totem pole, carved by James Hart of Haida Gwaii. Tours are geared to all grades, and students are encouraged to participate in group discussions while touring the exhibition.

The Gallery Gift Shop supports contemporary Northwest Coast artists through the sale of their original works and prints, distinctive jewelry, accessories, books, cards and more.

www.billreidgallery.ca

We are happy to offer special lessons, tour programs and pricing to community centres and school groups. The calm waters of Deep Cove provide a comfortable, safe environment for young, first time paddlers. We adapt our tours based on the needs or requests of the groups. We can focus our tours on fitness and fun for PE Classes, marine ecology for science and biology classes, landscape and geography and more.

At Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre, safety is of utmost importance. We abide by all Transport Canada regulations and all of our guides are certified sea kayak guides or instructors with current first aid and CPR certification. We offer a guide to student ratio of 1:6 in single kayaks or 1:8 in double kayaks.

This ensures that we can quickly address any

safety concerns and ensure that all of our students have a great time on the water.

Our facilities include changerooms, bathrooms and showers. We have nearby picnic shelters and a grass field that can accommodate large groups. You can easily make a day trip out of your stay in Deep Cove by combining a kayak tour with the short and scenic hike up to Quarry Rock.

Programs include 1.5 hour Dragon Boat sessions or 2 hours+ kayak excursions. These programs are not offered on weekends or public holidays. A guided program is required unless qualified on-water supervision is provided. Deep Cove is an excellent venue for your school or community group.

For rates and availability please contact our Group Sales Coordinator at: groupbookings@deepcovekayak.com or by phone at 604-987-8028 b.c. school destinations directory

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Kid- AND Adult-friendly fun all year round!

Looking for a school field trip that both the kids

and a few driving tips. This gets everyone

and teachers/parents will enjoy? Then get ready

pumped up and ready to go! Plus, you never

to strap yourself into an adrenaline ride that is a

have to worry about getting stuck or stopping!

ton of fun and has an emphasis on safety!

There are stop lights and a flag system in place

Indoor Kart Racing at TBC has been offering year-round go-kart racing since 2000 and offers a variety of options for group bookings.

to ensure even if you do stop, the whole track will slow down while a staff member gets you moving again. Safety first!

Whether it is a birthday party or a large group

As part of your group's race experience at

hosting an event, the options are limitless.

TBC, they can offer an awards and presentation

TBC offers a wide range of facilities that makes bringing down a large group easy. This includes expandable meeting/banquet rooms, pre-/

ceremony, where the winners stand on the winner’s podium for pictures. TBC can supply trophies, team t-shirts and other racing items to

post-race entertainment, and plenty of catering

make this an event one everyone will remember

options to suit everyone’s needs.

for a long time.

At TBC there is a very strong focus on safety!

Indoor Kart Racing at TBC has long-standing

Not only will everyone have a great time, each

involvement at a number of schools in the lower

racer will also go through on-site in-depth

mainland area. Including participating in the

training. It is important that everyone has a

school dance ticket program to help give kids a

positive experience and the most fun possible

chance to come out and race at a great price.

– so TBC teaches you how to race properly.

TBC has vast experience arranging school field

This is a great way to introduce younger kids

trips and offers schools flexible pricing to ensure

into racing safety. All drivers attend a pre-race

their field trip fits within the budget.

Drivers' meeting given by TBC’s staff. They will watch a safety video, gear up in TBC’s racing suits and full face helmets before entering the track. Once inside, the staff will help each racer

Age/Height Requirements: all racers MUST be at least 11 years old and a minimum height of 58 inches.

adjust their seat, answer any questions and then

For more information on exclusive racing

be re-briefed again on the rules of the track.

packages available, www.tbcir.ca or contact

The briefing covers the operations of the karts,

TBC’s sales team at (604) 232-9196 ext #3 or

track regulations, flag systems, safety procedures

sales@tbcir.ca.

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2100 Viceroy Place, Richmond BC

Greater Vancouver Region Evergreen Adventure Society Glover Road Fort Langley, BC Tel: (604) 888-3678

Fun4kidz Play Centre 2003 Park Royal South West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 925-0707

Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 927-6552

Fun4kidz Play Centre Unit 3730, 4151 Hazelbridge Way Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 279-5439

Farm Machinery and Agrigulture Museum 9131 King Street Fort Langley, BC Tel: (604) 888-2273

Galiano ConseRvancy Association Sturdies Bay Road, RR #1 Galiano Island, BC Tel: (250) 539-2424

FireHall Arts Centre 280 East Cordova Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 689-0926

Gallery at Ceperly House 6344 Deer Lake Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 205-7332

Fort Langley Library 9167 Glover Road Fort Langley, BC Tel: (604) 888-0722

Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert Road Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 270-6500

Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada 23433 Mavis Ave, Box 129 Fort Langley, BC Tel: (604) 513-4785

Glen Valley Organic Farm 8550 Bradner Road Abbotsford, BC Tel: (604) 856 0017

Fraser Mills Station Museum 1120 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 466-1555 Fraser River Bike Tour & Rentals 150 - 810 Quayside Drive New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 521-4669 Fraser River Discovery Centre 788 Quayside Drive New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 521-8401

Gordon Macmillan Southam Observatory 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 738-7827 Greater Vancouver Regional Districts Parks 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 224-5739 Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264 Street Aldergrove, BC Tel: (604) 856-6825

Greenheart Canopy Walkway at UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Drive Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-4208 Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 984-0661 Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 Fourth Avenue Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 664-9282 H.R. MACmillan Space Centre 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 738-7827 Haney House 11612 - 224th Street Maple Ridge, BC Tel: (604) 463-1377 Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 688-7246 / (800) 663-1500 Hastings Mill Store 1575 Alma Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 734-1212 Hemlock Valley Resorts 20955 Hemlock Valley Road Agassiz, BC Tel: (866) 332-3326 Highland Copper Mine PO Box 1500, Logan Lake, BC Tel: (250) 523-3507

Historic Stewart Farm 13723 Crescent Road Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 502-6456 Historical Chinatown Tours PO Box 74522 Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 418-8560 Honeybee Centre 7480 176th Street (At Fraser Highway) Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 575-2337 Honeyland Canada 17617 Ford Road Pitt Meadows, BC Tel: (604) 460-888 Hooser Weaving Centre 13723 Crescent Road Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 502-6456 Horn Lake Caves Provincial Park and Outdoor Centre 3890 Home Lake Caves Rd. Qualicum Beach, BC. Tel: (250) 703-6051 Hudson’s Bay Company Heritage Society #1 Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 385-1311, ext. 503 Indoor Canada Games Pool 65 East 6th Avenue Tel: (604) 526-4281 Irving House Historic Centre 302 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 527-4640

Fraser River Discovery Centre Welcome to River School! The Fraser River Discovery Centre offers interactive field trip opportunities that will inspire students to connect with the Fraser River. From ecology to history to conservation, our programs meet social studies and science curriculum requirements for grades K-7.

Our programs are affordable and the Discovery Centre is easily accessible by transit. Visit our website at www.fraserriverdiscovery.org then come…play…explore… and discover the mighty Fraser River.

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604-521-8401

788 Quayside Dr. New Westminster, BC

Let them..

GO WILD Outside of the classroom!

Excellent School Rates & Programs!

Get inspired about new ways to teach students about animals and our environment!

For more info, Call 604.856.6825 ext 26 or email edu@gvzoo.com Open Year Round! www.gvzoo.com

5048 - 264th Street, Aldergrove, BC Exit #73 off Hwy 1

LEARNING CAN BE A TRULY WILD EXPERIENCE! The Greater Vancouver Zoo is dedicated to creating an educational environment that inspires appreciation and concern about wildlife and wild places.

With our special school rate, the zoo is a vital resource for teachers and students, offering programs, animal information and much more. Inspire your students with a visit to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. You may explore on your own, reserve a narrated train tour, experience our newly renovated North American Wilds walk through section or take part in one of our educational programs listed below.

Special School Rates available for: Licensed Public and Private Schools, Licensed Preschools and Continuing Education programs, Registered Home School Organizations, Daycares and Day Camps and Non-Profit Organizations. Note: Minimum group size: 10 people.

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All Education programs are based on the B.C. Ministry of Education curriculum and standards.

Most programs are approximately 45 to 55 minutes in duration (unless otherwise specified).

Education programs are available to organized groups (minimum group size: 10 people).

Grade levels are a suggestion only. Most programs can be customized to meet the needs of individual teachers.

Pre and post activity sheets are available upon arrival, as well as scavenger sheets Outreach Programs: Our Outreach Programs are fun, full of fascinating facts with a strong conservation message and include live animals or birds, as part of the program. The Zoo offers a variety of programs to different size groups that discuss a variety of species and the roles that they play in the environment. Here at the Greater Vancouver Zoo we are passionate about conservation and we want to satisfy your thirst on animal knowledge!

Greater Vancouver Region Japanese Canadian National Museum 688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 777-8000

Langley Environmental Partners Society 4700-224th Street Langley, BC Tel: (604) 532-3514

Japanese Rock Gardens Dundarave West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 925-2644

Laserdome Plus 110 - 2455 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 985-6033

Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia 6184 Ash Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 257-5199

London Heritage Farm – Richmond Museum & Heritage Services 6511 Dyke Road Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 271-5220

Kanaka Regional Park 252nd Street Maple Ridge, BC Tel: (604) -530-4983 Kingway Branch 7252 Kingways Street Tel: (604) 522-3971 Langley Centennial Museum 9135 King Street Fort Langley, BC Tel: (604) 888-3922

Lost Lagoon Nature House Stanley Park Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 257-8544 Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 990-3755

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 990-3755

Massey Theatre 735 Eighth Avenue New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 517-5900

Mackin House Museum 1116 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 516-6151

McGill Branch 4595 Albert Street Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 299-8955

Malcolm Knapp Research Forest 14500 Silver Valley Road Maple Ridge, BC Tel: (604) 463-8148

Metro Vancouver Education 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 432-6200

Maple Ridge Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, BC Tel: (604) 467-7417

Metropolis at Metrotown 4700 Kingsway Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 438-4715

Maple Ridge Museum And Archives 22520 - 116th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC Tel: (604) 463-5311

Mineral Resources Educational Program 910-1111 Melville Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 681-4321 ext. 108/115

Maplewood Farm 405 Seymour River Place North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 985-3276 / (604) 929-5610

Minoru Aquatic Centre 7560 Minoru Gate Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 278-3178

Come Get Lost With Us! For 13 years Meadows Maze has been a premier destination for fun and learning. We welcome groups of all ages to come enjoy our three mazes, petting farm, harvest time education barn, hay wagon rides and more! We specialize in curriculum based field trips for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 on topics such as corn, farm animals and the weather.

We offer optional meal packages and private corn-ference room rentals. We are passionate about food and farming and look forward to sharing our enthusiasm with you and your students.

Please call us or use our online form to book your visit

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Bringing the outside...inside.

Environmental Education Programs 2013/2014 school year Langley Environmental Partners Society offers 15 in-class workshops, and 5 field based workshops as part of our Environmental Education Program. Workshops are available to schools in Langley, Surrey and Abbotsford, and offered to both public and private school and can be adapted for preschools and special interest groups such as Girl Guides and Scouts.

Workshops areas include : Salmon. Insects. Worm Composting. Natures Diversity. Amphibians. Plants.

Household Hazards. Recycling. Waste Reduction. School yard Gardening. Farm Tours. Food System.

Water Conservation.

Langley Environmental Partners Society

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Interactive Education and Fun! Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) is a non-profit, partnership-driven organization founded in 1993 to achieve the mission of “protecting and restoring the natural environment through education, cooperation and action.”

Through a variety of program areas such as watershed stewardship, agricultural stewardship, restoration and planting projects, community outreach, and through our education program, LEPS actively works to involve the citizens of Langley in stewardship actions which raise awareness of the natural environment, ultimately leading to increased respect for and conservation of the biodiversity of our area.

The LEPS’s education program marries interactive in-class and field-based workshops and resources for teachers. These workshops bring interactive, hands-on science experiences to young people.

We are excited to offer 15 in-class workshops and five field-based workshops as a part of our Environmental Education Program. Workshops are offered to both public and private schools and can be adapted for preschools and special interest groups such as Guides and Scouts, in Langley, Surrey and Abbotsford.

For more information, contact the Education Coordinator at lepseducation@gmail.com. leps.bc.ca

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Greater Vancouver Region Model Ships Museum of Granville Island 1502 Duranleau Street Granville Island Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 683-1939

Mountain View Wildlife Conservation and Education Centre 23898 Rawlison Crescent Langley, BC Tel: (604) 882-9313

Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre Society 23898 Rawlison Crescent Langley, BC Tel: (604) 882-9313

MSA Museum Society 2313 Ware Street Abbotsford, BC Tel: (604) 853-0313

Mt. Seymour Resorts 1700 Mount Seymour Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 986-2261 ext. 217

Museum of Anthropology 6393 NW Marine Drive Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-5087

Murrayville Library Unit 100 - 22071 48th Avenue Murrayville, BC Tel: (604) 533-0339

Museum of Royal Westminster Regiment 530 Queens Avenue New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 526-5116

Museum and Archives 680 17th Street West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 925-7295

Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 730-5307 National Nikkel Museum and Heritage Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 777-7000 Natural Westcoast Adventures 1308 Everall Street White Rock, BC Tel: (604) 535-7985 Neile Bacon and Friends – Ventriloquist and Magician 8826 Armstrong Avenue Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 525-5089

Western Canada's Leading Charter Motorcoach Operator Serving B.C. Public Schools since 1978.

All vehicles are certified for school transportation. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

Ski Trips to Whistler, GVRD Mountains, and Okanagan Valley.

French Immersion & Youth Exchange Transport for Airport Transfers.

Field Trips to Science World, PNE, Seattle, Victoria, Whistler, etc…

Camping Trips to Garibaldi, Squamish, Harrison, Evans & Cultus Lakes.

Dry Grad Transportation Music – Local and Long Distance Band Tours Athletics – Game Transfers & Road Trips

For more information about our charter motorcoach and driver services please contact:

School Field Trip Coordinator, Charter Sales Department

International Stage Lines Inc. 4171 Vanguard Road, Richmond, B.C. V6X 2P6 Telephone: (604) 270-6135 ❖ Fax: (604) 270-8162 Email: info@islbus.com ❖ Website: www.islbus.com

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New Westminster Museum and Archives 302 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 527-4640 Newton Wave Pool 13730 72 Avenue Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 501-5540 Nikkei Place 6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 777-7000 Nitobe Memorial Garden & UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Drive Nitobe UBC Gate 4, NW Marine Dr. Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822 9666 North Vancouver Museum & Archives 3203 Institute Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 987-5612 North Vancouver Outdoor School Box 250 Brackendale, BC Tel: (604) 898-5422

Fun Field Trips!

Themes include Storybook Collage, Celebration of Light, Around the World Mask Making, Emotion Painting, Crazy Creations and many more!

Leigh Square Community Arts Village

Field Trips & ArtReach Programs for Grades K-12

Leigh Square Community Arts Village in Port Coquitlam provides curriculum-based fine arts field trips for students in Grades K-12 from September to June every year.

Students have the opportunity to experience the arts in a new cultural setting and to understand the importance that art plays in their community.

The school field trips will offer an educational gallery tour and interactive art activities based on BC Ministry of Education Fine Arts IRPs. Leigh Square instructors are qualified art educators with previous experience working with children.

Students will experiment with paints, textiles, clay, paper and mixed media to create themes based on culture, diversity, respect, environment, personal identity, self-awareness and community. Field trips allow students to experience arts and culture in a creative, dynamic atmosphere and can be customized to each grade level upon prior notice.

#1100 - 2253 Leigh Square Place Like us on Facebook: Port Coquitlam BC V3C 3B8 facebook.com/leighsquare 604.927.8400

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Artreach Mobile Roadshow Leigh Square brings the arts to your classroom! Most field trip programs are available as an outreach program, an alternative to field trips if resources are limited. An experienced art instructor will come to your class to teach an arts program based on the school curriculum. Programs can be tailored to class needs. Fees include experienced instructor, transportation, and most supplies.

The Leigh Square Community Arts Village encourages and facilitates community development through arts, culture and heritage within Port Coquitlam and serves as a cultural meeting place: a 21st century community arts centre.

For registration, prices and more info, please visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare or call 604.927.8400.

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RockRidge Canyon is located just 20 minutes outside Princeton, BC and is the premium destination for band or choir camps, student council or leadership retreats, outdoor education or team trips, dry grads, or a variety of academic curricular based field trips.

Our 1,500-acre property is nestled in a secluded valley which includes a three-kilometre-long lake. Since the land was acquired in 2000, over $40 million has been invested to create one of Canada’s premier camp and conference facilities. Hundreds of school and community groups have enjoyed this amazing property since it opened in 2004. We invite you to book RockRidge Canyon for your next field trip!

The facilities at RockRidge Canyon are second to none. We can comfortably accommodate groups of 25 to 460 (some schools bring their entire population or all of the students entering a particular grade to build community and esprit de corps). A total of 18 breakout spaces of various sizes are available for use.

Nicola, Tulameen and Similkameen Lodges are perfect for student groups. Lodge dorm rooms sleep 12 to14 people, and every room is equipped with a private en suite bathroom with showers, toilets and sinks. A lounge/meeting space is available on each floor. In total, we can accommodate 330 people in dorm rooms.

Wolfe Creek Lodge is a full-service luxury lodge with 47 well-appointed guest rooms. A maximum of 132 beds are available, depending on room configuration. The lodge is ideal for community-building and networking, as people mingle in inviting lounge areas with fireplaces.

The Okanagan and Little Rimrock meeting rooms can accommodate more formal gatherings. The Rimrock Dining Room provides an intimate setting for up to 88 guests. Wolfe Creek Lodge is the perfect location for a staff retreat or Pro-D event.

Our Pinnacle Day Lodge is an awe-inspiring post-andbeam building in the heart of camp. The Pinnacle Dining

Room can seat 500 and features soaring ceilings and open beam design to set off the spectacular views of Inspiration Lake and Pinnacle Peak. Our Food Services department is known for creating tasty, wholesome food. Meeting spaces include the Club Room (250 guests), the Summit Room (75 guests) and several smaller venues. Guests will enjoy our games room, snack bar, gift store, and the Loft Espresso Bar.

Recreation Options All Season (September through June) • Zip Line! Experience one of North America’s longest dual continuous zip lines (2,200’ over the lake) • Dual ‘Tower of Terror’ poles (leap for trapeze bar) • Ball hockey or broom ball • Walking, hiking and mountain biking trails (marked trails from beginner to advanced) • Games room (3 pool, 3 foosball, and 2 ping pong tables) Winter Season (November through April - weather permitting) • Terrain park for tubing and boarding (we even have snowmaking equipment!)

• Two natural ice surfaces for pond hockey and skating • Hiking and snowshoeing • Evening bonfires with hot chocolate & marshmallows • Alpine or cross-country ski at nearby Apex Mountain Resort, Manning Park Resort or China Ridge Trails Spring and Fall Season (May, June, September & October) • Waterfront featuring the Blob, beachfront, and 3 sand volleyball courts • Sports courts: basketball, ball hockey & soccer (all with night lighting) • 24 mountain bikes • Olympic short course outdoor swimming pool with dive tank (open May 15 – October 15) • 10-element High Ropes Course • Kayaks, dragon boats and 40-person pontoon boat • Disc golf course • Horseback trail rides (by arrangement with a local outfitter)

www.rockridgecanyon.ca RockRidge Canyon will astound you.

It’s worth the trip!

Courtesy of Karly Goertzen

An Adventure in Excellence!

Courtesy of Karly Goertzen

www.rockridgecanyon.ca

Greater Vancouver Region Ocean Sound Kayaking Co. 17 East 23 Avenue Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 736-0377 Old Hastings Mill Store Museum 1575 Alma Road Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 734-1212

Pitt Meadows Historical Museum Pitt Meadows, BC Tel: (604) 465-4322 Pitt Meadows Library 12047 Harris Road Pitt Meadows, BC Tel: (604) 465-4113

Port Moody Station Museum 2734 Murray Street Port Moody, BC Tel: (604) 939-1648 Power House at Stave Falls 31338 Dewdney Trunk Road Mission, BC Tel: (604) 462-1222

Orpheum Theatre 884 Granville Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 665-3050

Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives 12294 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC Tel: (604) 465-4322

Pacific Mineral Museum 848 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 689-8700

Playdium Burnaby E5-4700 Kingway Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 433-7529

Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary Westham Island Delta, BC Tel: (604) 946-6980

Pacific Museum of the Earth c/o The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences 6339 Stores Road Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-6992

Playland at the PNE (Pacific National Exibition) 2901 East Hastings Street Hastings Park Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 253-2311

REO Rafting Resort 845 Spence Way Anmore, B.C Tel: (800) 736-7238

Pack and Paddle Adventures Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 318-4019

Port Metro Vancouver – Discovery Centre 100 the Pointe 999, Canada Place Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 665-9179

Performance Works 1218 Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 687-3020

Sasamat Outdoor Centre (www.sasamat.org)

Rainforest Reptile Refuge 1395 176th Street Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 538-1711

Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 247-8300 Richmond Museum 180 - 7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 247-8300

Richmond Museum & Heritage Services #180-7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 247-8334 Richmond Nature Park 11851 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 718-6188 Ridge Wilderness Adventures 23519 Kanaka Way Maple Ridge, BC Tel: (604) 250-0744 Rock Candy Mountain 18850 Pass-Rock Candy East FSR Grand Forks, BC Tel: (250) 442-1253 Rockridge Canyon Box 1299 2000 Willies Ranch Road Princeton, BC Tel: (250) 870-9030 Roedde House Museum 1415 Barclay Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 684-7040 Royal BC Museum – Victoria BC. 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 356-7226

is located an hour east of Vancouver on Sasamat Lake in Belcarra Regional Park. A member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC, Sasamat Outdoor Centre provides both day camp and overnight camp opportunities for schools. Experienced leaders provide skills training in a variety of outdoor activities designed for student success and geared to the age of the participants. Participants build confidence, self-­reliance and personal skills, and learn leadership and positive values - the core aspects of all of Sasamat Outdoor Centre’s camp activities. Health and fitness go hand in hand with strong personal skills, and Sasamat Outdoor Centre has much to offer – good nutrition, social interaction, physical challenges and safe, supervised programs in a lakeside environment.

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DISCOVER PORT METRO VANCOUVER Port Metro Vancouver offers free, interactive presentations to groups from a Grade 3 level through to post-secondary and business groups.

Our dynamic presentations are on the history, business, environment or future of the port. We can also work to tailor a presentation to best suit the needs of your group.

Business

For school groups, we concentrate on four main educational outcomes/ types of presentations:

Experience the War of 1812

Community (General Overview) Our early education programming focuses on the community of the port, BC and Canada. We talk about the natural resources we export to countries around the world, the province they come from, and the use of the resources. We take students on a journey across Canada by truck and rail that ends at Port Metro Vancouver.

Environment This presentation focuses on the three areas of air, land and water. We discuss our environmental initiatives in detail and provide an overview of our trading economies and five business sectors.

History These presentations are geared towards geography and history classes interested in learning about how the port and our bordering communities have changed since 1792, when Captain George Vancouver first sailed into Burrard Inlet and determined Vancouver to be an ideal trading region.

For classes interested in learning about the port’s general trade, this presentation educates students on the cargo we export (natural resources) and import (automobiles, clothing, electronics etc.), the countries we trade with, our environment initiatives and community investment.

Who won the War of 1812? How long did it take a soldier to load a musket?

Discover the answers to these questions, and more when you visit The War of 1812 Experience at Canada Place with your class!

Visit the War of 1812 Experience at Canada Place and your students will discover…

• A cinematic re-created battle on film, immersing students in the Siege of Fort Erie, 1814.

• Artifacts from the War of 1812.

• Interactive digital content including a map displaying many of the battles, puzzles and trivia, and the war from four different perspectives.

• Heroes of War: Tecumseh, Sir Isaac Brock, Laura Secord, Charles-Michel De Salaberry – and many more!

• Pre-visit and post-visit activities to support your students’ learning before and after your field trip.

This 90-minute school program is available until March 2014.

Book a presentation for your class today at: 604.665.9179 or community.relations@portmetrovancouver.com.

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A CULTURAL JOURNEY TO THE SQUAMISH LÍL’ WAT CULTURAL CENTRE WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

CUSTOMIZING FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS My name is David Baker. I am a tour guide at the Squamish Líl’wat Cultural Centre, and have had the opportunity to lead many students through the facility.

When school groups visit, our centre comes alive. We always have the students participate in traditional dancing and singing as an icebreaker activity; we want the students to feel comfortable and welcome so that they can ask us questions they may have about our culture.

My favourite tour was for a school group learning about traditional art. We work closely with the teachers to understand projects students are working on and we focus our tours based on those learning goals. We created a pre- and post-visit program for the class. Prior to their tour they researched First Nation’s traditional art designs, during their visit we also taught them to them to sing and drum. Our tour focused on the art throughout the museum and they learned how drums were traditionally made by making their own mini-drum. Back in the classroom, they were able to bring their drums to art class to paint traditional First Nation symbols.

That day I left work knowing the students had a better understanding of the local First Nations culture and appreciation for Squamish and Líl’wat Nations.

> WELCOME SONG

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS > Customized tours

> S P E C TA C U L A R M O V I E

> Craft activities

> MUSEUM + EXHIBIT TOUR

> Storytelling

AD M I SSI ON I NCL UDE S

> C O N T E M P O R A RY G A L L E RY > OUTDOOR EXHIBITS > F O R E S T WA L K ( S E A S O N A L ) > KEEPSAKE CRAFT

> Full-day programs > Group lunches > Bagged lunches permitted

November – March: Open Tues – Sun 10am – 5pm To confirm hours and tour availability call 1 866 441 SLCC (7522) or visit www.slcc.ca.

(Winter & Holiday hours subject to change)

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AT B C 2 0 1 3 C U LT U R A L C E N T R E O F T H E Y E A R / / 2 0 1 2 B C T O U R I S M & H O S P I TA L I T Y C U LT U R A L A U T H E N T I C I T Y AWA R D

ABORIGINAL

CULTURAL CENTRE + MUSEUM WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE KITS

BRING THE SQUAMISH LÍL’ WAT CULTURAL CENTRE INTO YOUR CLASSROOM ENRIC H S TU DE NT L E ARNI NG Assist your students to learn more about the Coast and Interior Salish cultures of the Sk-wx- wú7mesh and Lil’wat7úl. Designed by professional educators our exhibit kits provide a variety of themes and facilitated workshops that can assist in meeting a range of prescribed learning outcomes. Activities can be easily implemented with sample lessons plans.

ED UC ATION AL KI T S Our educational kits provide a variety of resources to assist you with your lesson planning including: cultural objects, learning materials, and audio visual material. > Purchase rates start at $250 and rental rates start at $175 For Information about Education Kits or Class Trips please contact: sales@slcc.ca / 604.964.0998

TOPICS INCLUDE > Transportation > Cultural Expressions

> Land and Traditional Dwellings

> Language

> Performance Arts

If you have a specific topic or area of interest, please contact us to find out about our custom packages that can also include facilitation from a trained cultural ambassador.

Greater Vancouver Region Russian Submarine New Westminster Quay New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 520-1073

Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Avenue North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 924-1378

Splashdown Park 4799 Nulelum Way Delta, BC Tel: (604) 943-2251

Surrey Art Gallery 13750 – 88th Avenue Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 501-5190

Samson V Maritime Museum 105-1005 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 527-4640

Seymour Demonstration Forest Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 987-1273

Sport Fishing Hall of Fame Museum 1502 Duranleau Street Granville Island Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 683-1939

Surrey Museum and Archives 6022 176 Street Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 502-6456

Sasamat Outdoor Centre 3302 Senkler Road Belcarra, BC Tel: (604) 939-2268 Science World at TELUS World of Science 1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 443-7440 Science World of British Columbia 1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 663-7440 Sewell’s Marina Eco Tour Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 921 3474

SFU Museum of ArchaEology and Ethnology 8888 University Drive Department of Archaeology Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 291-3135 Sidney Natural Sciences Consortium Seaport Place 10960 Setchell Road Sidney, BC Tel: (250) 656 6533 Softball City PO Box 45570 Sunnyside Mall 2201 – 148th Street Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 531-0044

Get nose to nose with nature ...with exciting experiential environmental education in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.

Join us for a half day field trip or camp overnight.

To book a field trip: 604-257-6907 stanleyparkecology.ca school@stanleyparkecology.ca stanley park ecology society

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St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site 613 Pandora Avenue Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 953-8829 Stanley Park Ecology Society Stanley Park Pavilion, 2nd Floor PO Box 5167 Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 257-6907 Steveston Historical Society and Museum 3811 Moncton Street Steveston, Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 271-6868

Surrey Nature Centre 14255 – 96th Avenue Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 502-6065 Takaya Tours 3093 Ghum-Lye Drive North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 904 7410 Telephone Museum 3190-271 Street Aldergrove, BC Tel: (604) 857-0555 The Maple Ridge Art Gallery 11944 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC Tel: (604) 467-5855

“It tickles!” exclaimed the young boy. He sounded both astonished and proud as he crouched protectively over the small hermit crab walking its shell timidly across his gently cupped hand. Just an hour before, this young student resisted exploring the sandy beach and tide pools with unfamiliar species. By watching the SPES educators’ exuberant explorations over the course of a Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) Beach Explorers program, this boy stepped literally and figuratively out of his own shell and onto a transformative path of nature connection.

Based in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, SPES offers a wide range of experiential environmental education field trips for elementary school students. Students discover towering trees, slithering slugs, incredible invertebrates and beautiful birds in hands-on science-based and curriculum-connected activities both in Stanley Park and local classrooms.

Don’t want the day to end? Stay overnight! Join us for the acclaimed two-day ecology program Urban Camping Nature Immersion. Experience the diverse habitats in Stanley Park by day and camp under the stars at night.

To book, call 604-257-6907 or email school@stanleyparkecology.ca www.stanleyparkecology.ca

UBC Biodiversity Collections Field Trips The University of British Columbia is home to myriad field trip options, including the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and UBC Botanical Garden. The UBC Botanical Garden offers the opportunity for students and teachers to go on a global expedition without leaving UBC. The Beaty Museum is Vancouver’s natural history museum, dedicated to creating a shared sense of wonder about the world around us.

Canada’s oldest continuously operating botanical garden features native British Columbia plants and exotic species from around the world. Highlights include an alpine garden, a food garden, a Physic garden, and a wide range of trees and forest plants from Eastern North America and Asia. The Garden offers a range of seasonally themed tours, catered to many grade levels. You can choose to explore on your own, viewing the plant collections at a pace that works for your group. The Botanical Garden also manages the nearby Nitobe Memorial Garden, a traditional tea and stroll garden, and another excellent field trip venue.

Located in the Botanical Garden is the Greenheart Canopy Walkway, a 308-metre (1010 feet) aerial trail system. The only one of it’s kind in Canada; it offers a rare perspective of the natural beauty of the west coast forest canopy ecosystem. Your students will agree - it’s really fun! Canopy walkways allow access to the upper parts of the forest (the canopy) where visitors are introduced to a world of flora and fauna thriving in the lofty environment.

Book a one-hour fully guided aerial adventure to learn about BC forests, the environment, first nations, and more. Kids of all ages leave with smiles and interesting new knowledge.

UBC’s impressive and extensive collection of over two million natural history specimens. Give your students an unforgettable hands-on experience with real museum specimens, increasing their awareness of biodiversity, ecology, and conservation. Your students will build memories that will last a lifetime. Guided programs and tours introduce material complementary to the BC curriculum, including plants, evolution, adaptations, journaling, fine arts, habitats and ecosystems. Spend a full day at the museum by combining a program with our daily activities, including documentaries, hands-on activities, and the opportunity to use the museum as an alternative class space.

Make the most of a full day at UBC by combining a seasonally themed Botanical Garden tour, a Canopy Walkway tour, and a visit to the Beaty Museum. Both the museum and garden are perfect backdrops for studying math, science, arts, conservation, and history with a nature-focused, west coast spin.

Want to know more? Teachers with BCCT or BC school ID can visit all three venues for free! Whether you teach pre-school, high school, or post-secondary, our collections, activities, and lessons can support your classroom. Visit early to become familiar with the venues and to plan lessons and activities that complement your current classroom projects.

To find out more about tours and programs at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden, visit: www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/schools and to learn more about educational opportunities at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, visit: http://beatymuseum.ubc.ca/schools

Continue your classroom exploration of the natural world at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Opened in 2010, the museum allows students to explore

Seasonal garden tours for school and youth groups, with connections to the classroom learning. Tour content is easily adjusted to emphasize specific components of your curriculum.

botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/schools

Give your students an unforgettable hands-on experience with real museum specimens, while increasing their awareness of biodiversity, ecology and conservation. The Beaty is home to more than 2 million specimens.

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A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES!

DR. SUN YAT-SEN CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDEN

A classical Chinese garden is as unique as a thumbprint and its own work of art. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the first of its kind outside of China, is an inspiring example of two cultures coming together to create a window into a traditional world containing lessons relevant to today.

A magical place filled with stories of ancient people and mythical animals, the Garden is a piece of nature perfect for multi-sensory learning. Our school programs make for fun and engaging field trips for students of all ages and are also designed to meet the learning

outcomes of the BC provincial curriculum.

Program topics include life in Ming dynasty China (1368-1644), immigration to BC, science and technology, festivals and holidays, philosophy and symbolic creatures. Try Dragon Boat Paddling with your students, add on our historic Chinatown Walking Tour, or a Tai Chi lesson to any program.

This Ming Dynasty style classical Chinese garden is a living museum, a community gathering place, an art gallery and a classroom.

For more information, please contact the Education Manager at 604-662-3207 ext.205 or education@vancouverchinesegarden.com

DR. SUN YAT-SEN CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDEN

SCHOOL PROGRAMS Transported back in time, an engaging, interactive and multi-sensory experience‌ Topics include:

Dragon Boat Paddling

Immigration to BC

Historic Chinatown Walking Tours

History & Heritage

Tai Chi, Meditation & Mindfulness

Chinese Festivals & Cultural Traditions

Philosophy & Nature

www.vancouverchinesegarden.com 604-662-3207 Vancouver, Chinatown

Greater Vancouver Region TRAXX Coachlines 1900 Valmont Way Richmond, BC (877) 872-9977

Vancouver Aquatic Centre 1050 Beach Avenue Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 665-3424

Vancouver Police Museum 240 E Cordova St Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 665-3346

Waterfront Theatre 1412 Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 685-1731

Trips for Kids Vancouver #204 3755 Albert Street Burnaby, BC Tel: (778) 371-4565

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 662-4719

West Coast Railway Heritage Park 39645 Government Rd Squamish, BC Tel: (604) 898-9336

TRIUMF 4004 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 222-1047

Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre 50-950 West 41st Avenue Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 264-0499

Vancouver Port Authority Public Centre 200 Granville Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 665-9177

UBC Aquatics Centre 6121 University Boulevard Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-4501 UBC Botanical Garden 6804 Southwest Marine Drive Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-4186 UBC Farm 3461 Ross Drive Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-5092 UBC Museum of Anthropology 6393 NW Marine Drive Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 822-4643 VANCOUVER AQUARIUM MARINE SCIENCE CENTRE PO Box 3232 Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 659-3552

Vancouver International Children’s Festival 301 - 601 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 708-5655 Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Avenue Vancouver, BC Tel: (605) 257-8310 Vancouver Museum 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 736 4431 Vancouver Parks Board Stanley Park Children’s Farmyard 690 Pipeline Road Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 257-8530

Vancouver Public Library 350 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 331-3600 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 601 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 684-9100 VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street Vancouver, BC. Tel: (604) 257-8151 Victoria Butterfly Gardens 1461 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood Bay, BC Tel: (250) 652-3822 Voyageur Adventures 420-1090 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 669-9179 Walnut Grove Library 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Walnut Grove, BC Tel: (604) 882-0410

TRIUMF offers a variety of education and outreach programs for students and teachers. The objectives of the programs are to: • S hare the excitement of the scientific adventure via programs at various levels of engagement; • I nspire young people to learn more about particle & nuclear physics; • S howcase TRIUMF’s research activities as a resource for real-world lessons in the value of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; and • I llustrate the value and long-term impact of curiosity-driven research.

Drop - In Tour Times September 1st - May 31st Wednesdays & Fridays at 1pm June 1st - August 31st Monday - Friday at 1pm

Private Tours or Groups (8 or more)

Call: 604.222.1047 Email: tours@triumf.ca

4004 Wesbrook Mall | Vancouver BC V6T 2A3 Canada | www.triumf.ca

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These objectives are delivered by a variety of programs, including the "Physics in Action" video series (http://www.triumf.ca/home/visiting-triumf/for-students-teachers#PIA), student work term opportunities (http:// www.triumf.ca/home/careers-at-triumf/student-programs) and public science lectures (http://www.triumf.ca/education-and-outreach/saturdaymorning-lectures). TRIUMF also offers free drop-in public tours throughout the year, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1pm from September 1 - May 31 and weekdays at 1-pm from June 1 to August 31. For larger groups wishing a special tours (e.g. student groups or professional societies), please contact the tour coordinator at tours@triumf.ca or call 604 222 1047 and ask for Tours. Please note that private requests must be made weeks in advance (depending on size) to allow TRIUMF to prepare accordingly.

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West Coast Sightseeing Ltd. 2590 Douglas Rd. Burnaby, BC Tel: (604) 451-1600 West Vancouver Aquatic Centre 776 22 Street West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 925-7210 West Vancouver Public Library 1950 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 925-7400 Whistler Blackcomb PO Box 610 Base II – Glacier Lane Whistler, BC Tel: 1-888-932-3400 or (605) 905-3044 White Rock Library 15342 Buena Vista Avenue White Rock, BC Tel: (604) 541-2201 White Rock Museum and Archives 14970 Marine Drive White Rock, BC Tel: (604) 541-2222 Wilderness Education Program 3116 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 732-0509 Your Local Farmers Market Society 30th and Ontario Street PO Box 44506 Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 879-3276 Ziptrek Ecotours 4282 Mountain Square Whistler, BC Tel: (604) 935-4102 x 207 Zuico-En Royal Avenue and 4th Street New Westminster, BC Tel: (604) 526-4811

WELCOME TO CAMP JUBILEE Making education exciting is what we have been doing since day one. Our tailored programs are the perfect way to bring curriculum to life while still maintaining the highest caliber of service, safety and fun. Our programs focus on skills and goals that are beneficial to students and groups of all ages.

These goals include: • Increasing self-esteem • Enhancing team-building skills • Encouraging positive leadership • Developing outdoor living skills • Experiencing new activities • Having FUN!

All outdoor school programs include fully catered meals, cedar cabin accommodations, program instruction, evening campfires, boat transportation and 1 free teacher for every 12 students. This 2-Night/3-Day Outdoor School option includes: • Traditional Outdoor School Program — this program offers an exciting and active outdoor educational experience with a wide array of activity options.

• Adventure Outdoor School Program — our most popular and requested outdoor school program including the challenging and thrilling High Ropes Course, Climbing/Rappelling and Kayaking activities.

Camp Jubilee has developed a variety of programs to suit the educational objectives of your school. Programs can be tailored to the needs of your school and can be as little as 1 day or up to 5 days in length; however, our most popular program is the 2-night/3-day Adventure Outdoor School experience.

Day Trips Looking for something more suitable for younger students or simply a day long field trip? Spend the whole day exploring and participating in a variety of activities.

Teacher Professional Development Looking for something different for your next Pro-D day planning session or interested in getting away with a group teachers/friends, why not consider a get-away to the shores of Indian Arm? Professional Day field trips and weekend retreats packages are available.

2706 Spring Street, Port Moody BC V3H 0G1

Outdoor School Program

Choose from our many activities to create an experience your class will never forget: · Archery · Day Trips · Hiking · Kayaking * · High Ropes * · Rock Climbing * · Fire Building · Swimming · Orienteering

· Team Building · Multi Day Outdoor School Programs · Voyageur Canoeing · Shelter Building · Low Ropes Course · Weekend Club or Team Retreats · Located on Indian Arm, North Vancouver BC.

For more information about Camp Jubilee and our programs, please visit our website at www.campjubilee.ca

P: 604-937-7388 | F: 604-937-7388 | info@campjubilee.ca

For over 77 years, Camp Jubilee has endeavored to expand the walls of the classroom to include some of the wonders found on our 128 acres at the foot of Mt. Seymour. Only 30 minutes from the city but miles away from city life, our boat-only access gives the feeling of solitude while being conveniently accessible.

www.campjubilee.ca

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240 E Cordova Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1L3 Tel: 604.665.2207 Fax: 604.655.3585 Email: info@vancouverpolicemuseum.ca www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca The Vancouver Police Museum is the oldest police museum in North America, and one of Vancouver’s most popular educational destinations. Hands-on, fun and informative programs meet Grades K-12 curricula requirements in history, social studies, criminology and

• The 1959 death of swashbuckling film star Errol Flynn, and • The Castellani “Milkshake Murder” in 1965 A collection of Thompson machine guns is among

women’s issues.

the largest in North America, while a vast display of

A History of Crime

raids and arrests. In the autopsy suite a collection of

prohibited weapons shows hardware seized in police

Housed in a heritage building that was once the city’s

preserved human organs shows the effects of medical

Coroner’s Court, Analyst’s Laboratory, morgue and

disease, as well as damage caused through accidents,

autopsy facilities, the museum presents the history

suicides and murders.

of crime, law enforcement and the Vancouver Police

Museum Programs

Department since 1886.

The main hall, once the Coroner’s Court, is the site of regularly changing major exhibits. Audio-visual and interactive displays bring history to life, and form the backdrop for ongoing workshops and lectures in a range of law enforcement and social studies topics. In 2012/2013 the museum celebrated 100 Years of Women in the VPD, and in September 2013 opens an exciting new Beyond The Call exhibit highlighting the VPD’s

Each year more than 10,000 school, university and ESL students enjoy the museum’s popular educational programs. From scavenger hunts to forensic science crime-solving workshops, all are designed to meet B.C. schools curriculum requirements in history, social studies, criminology and women’s issues. Hands-on, fully interactive programs led by qualified museum educators include:

Emergency Response Team.

• Mini Police Academy (Grades K-3)

Special collections and displays focus on aspects of

• Art Heist and Kidnapping Forensic Science Workshops

crime, law enforcement and the forensic sciences, and include such notable cases as: • The still unsolved “Babes in the Woods” murders from 1947 • Deaths associated with the collapse of the Second Narrow Bridge in 1958

(Grades 4-12, Post-Secondary, ESL) • Walking The Beat street tour (Grades 8-12, PostSecondary, ESL)

Where curriculum comes to life!

Located in a heritage building that was once the Coroner’s Court, the City morgue and the Vancouver crime lab, the Vancouver Police Museum offers a wide range of age-related programs that bring fun and hands-on experience to law, civil society and the forensic sciences.

Programs are tailored to meet core curriculum requirements in social studies, history, law, criminology and women’s studies.

Whether solving an art heist, a kidnapping, or walking the beat in the Downtown Eastside, students learn the history of Vancouver, the challenges of law enforcement, and the extent and consequences of drugs, alcohol and organised crime.

For more information visit

www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca To reserve your program or get more information, phone 604.665.3346 or e-mail

programs@vancouverpolicemuseum.ca

Thompson/Okanagan Adams Lake, Anatey Beach, Anglemont, Apex Mountain, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Ashton Creek, Avola, Balmoral, Barriere, Beach Bay, Beaverdell, Big White, Blind Bay, Blue River, Brennan Creek, Bughouse Bay, Cache Creek, Carr’s Landing, Cawston, Celista, Chase, Cherryville, Clearwater-Wells Gray, Crystal Mountain, Douglas Lake, Enderby, Falkland, Fowler Point, Grindrod, Harper Mountain, Hedley, Kaleden, Kamloops, Kelowna, Keremeos, Kingfisher, Lake Country, Logan Lake, Lumby, Lytton, Magna Bay, Malakwa, Mara, Merritt, Monte Creek, Monte Lake, Mount Baldy, Naramata, Okanagan Centre, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Oyama, Peachland, Penticton, Phoenix Mountain, Pinantan Lake, Princeton, Pritchard, Quilchena, Salmon Arm, Savona, Scotch Creek, Seymour Arm, Shuswap, Sicamous, Silver Star Mountain, Sorrento, Spences Bridge, Squilax, St. Ives, Summerland, Sun Peaks Resort, Tappen, Tulameen, Twin Bays, Vernon, Walhachin, Westbank, Winfield Adventure Okanagan Suite A, 2905 30th Avenue Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 558-8821

British Columbia Wildlife Park 9077 East Dallas Drive Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 573-3242

Douglas Lake Ranch General Delivery Douglas Lake, BC Tel: (250) 350-3344

Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 260-4227

Canadian Adventure and Educational Centre Salmon Arm, BC Tel: (250) 679-5400

Enderby and District Museum 901 George Street Enderby, BC Tel: (250) 838-7170

Apex Mountain Resort 33 kms. (21 miles) west of Penticton Tel: (250) 292-8222

Caravan Farm Theatre 4886 Salmon River Road Armstrong, BC Tel: (250) 546-8533

Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan 2363 A Springfield Road Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 868-2768

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Museum and Gallery 3415 Pleasant Valley Road Armstrong, BC Tel: (250) 546-8318 Ashcroft Museum Ashcroft, BC Tel: (250) 453-9232 Asparagus community Theatre 3450 Okanagan Street Armstrong, BC Tel: (250) 546-0950 Atlantas Waterslides 7921 Highway 97 Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 549-4121 Bailey Goat Farm 4704 Highway 97A Armstrong, BC Tel: (250) 546-6106 BC Orchard Industry Museum 1304 Ellis Street Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 763-0433 Beardale Castle Miniature Land R. R. 1, 5549 Hwy. l Malakwa, BC Tel: (250) 836-2268

Cawston Fruit Ranch R.R 1 Highway 3 Cawston, BC Tel: (250) 499-2751 Chase District Museum and Archives Box 160 Chase, BC Tel: (250) 679-8847

Father Pandosy Mission Benvoulin Road Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 860-8369

Chicadee Ridge Miniatures 1403 Mcleod Road Armstrong, BC Tel: (250) 546-9323

FireHall Museum 1205 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 372-5131

Creekside Theatre 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road Lake Country, BC Tel: (250) 766-5669

Friends of Walhachin Society Box 35 Walhachin, BC Tel: Colleen (250) 457-6245 or Val (250) 457-6678

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Westbank, BC Tel: (250) 768-5189 Deep Creek Tool Museum 91 Deep Creek Road Salmon Arm, BC Tel: (250) 832-2506 Desert Centre Osoyoos, BC Tel: (250) 495-2470

Big White’s Okanagan Valley Tel: (250) 765-3101

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Falcon Lanes 5 Pin Bowling Centre 2020A Falcon Road Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 372-7933

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Fun Zone Inflatable Bouncy Castle Rentals - Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon 910 Tranquille Road Kamloops, BC Tel: 866-554-5060 www.funzonerentals.com Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery 250 Reynolds Road Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 860-7012

Geoqwest Excursions Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 769-0031 Gibson Heritage House 15480 Carrs Landing Road Lake Country, BC Tel: (250) 868-5232 Government Gouda Cheese Farm 1470 50th Street Southwest Tel: (250) 832-4274 Greater Vernon Museum and Archives 3009 32nd Avenue Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 542-3142 Grey Wolf Adventures Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 545-4845 Historic Hat Creek Ranch Junction on Highway 97 & 99 Cache Creek, BC Tel: (604) 502-6456 Historic O’Keefe Ranch Box 955, 9380 Highway 97 North Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 542-7868 Interior Whitewater Expeditions Box 393 Clearwater, BC (250) 674-3727 / 1-800-661-7238 Kamloops Heritage RailwaySteamTrain #6-510 Lorne Street Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 374-2141 Kamloops Museum and Archives 207 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 828-3576

Thompson/Okanagan Kelowna Art Gallery 1315 Water Street Hedley, BC Tel: (250) 762-2226

Kumsheen Rafting Resort Box 30 Lytton, BC Tel: (800) 663-6667

Nicola Valley Museum 2202 Jackson Avenue Merritt, BC Tel: (250) 378-4145

Old MacDonald’s Farm 2280 A Louie Drive Westbank, BC Tel: (250) 768-51673

Kelowna Community Theatre 1435 Water Street Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 763-9018

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Avenue Penticton, BC Tel: (250) 493-4055

Nk’Mip Desert and Heritage Centre 1000 Rancher Creek Road Osoyoos, BC Tel: (250) 495-7501

Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market Box 21029 Orchard Park Postal Outlet Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 878-5029

Little Farmers Petting Zoo 708 Franklin Road Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 579-8103

Okanagan Military Museum 1424 Ellis Street Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 763-9292

Oliver District Museum and Archives 9728 356 Street Oliver, BC Tel: (250) 498-0490

Mariners Reef Waterslides Old Okanagan Highway Westbank, BC Tel: (250) 768-5141

Okanagan Opal Inc. 7879 Highway 97 Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 542-1103

Meritt Public Library 1691 Garcia Street Merritt, BC Tel: (250) 378-4737

Okanagan Regional Library – Enderby Branch 514 Cliff Avenue Enderby, BC Tel: (250) 838-6488

Kelowna Museums 470 Queensway Avenue Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 868-4836 Kettle Valley Steam Railway PO Box 1288 Summerland, BC Tel: (877) 494-8424 KingFisher Environmental Interpretive Centre 2550 Mabel Lake Road Enderby, BC Tel: (250) 838-0004

Mission Creek Regional park Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 868-5232 Mount Baldi Family Ski Area Highway 97, 19 kilometres west of Osoyoos on Highway 3 Tel: (250) 498-4086

Okanagan Science Centre 2704 Highway 6 Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 545-3644

Ornamental Gardens 4200 Route 97 Summerland, BC Tel: (250) 494-6385 Osoyoos Windmill 5302 Main Street, Highway #3 Osoyoos, BC Tel: (250) 495-7055 Parrot ISland Sanctuary 5090 Mackinnon Road Peachland, BC Tel: (250) 767-9030 Pheasant World 1280 TransCanada Highway Sorrento, BC Tel: (250) 675-2274

monashee

adventure tours 2012 Voted BEST TOUR GUIDES - Okanagan Life Magazine

2012 Must see destination - The New York Times!

BIKE TRANSPORT FOR GROUPS. Pedi-cab can be added to cycle tour

New Pedi-cab Tours of Myra Canyon www.76cycle.com 1591 Highland Dr. N. | Kelowna, BC V1Y4K6

Toll Free: 1-888-76C-YCLE (762-9253) | Ph: 250-76C-YCLE (762-9253) Cell: 250-878-3KVR (3587)

Bring your own bike or ride one from our fleet of giant bicycles. A bike, helmet and water are supplied. Bike tours run from April until late October, rain or shine, and snowshoe tours from November to April.

We will customize a tour for your group – contact us for details. No group is too large, and we’ve accommodated as many as 120 people in one day! Contact us for pricing for groups of 10 or more.

We offer tours for all abilities and interests. Our half-day, overnight or multi-day tours are the perfect outings for school trips. Enjoy a wide range of tours and activities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, including Kettle Valley Railway, Rails to Trails, biking, snowshoeing and hiking.

email: info@monasheeadventuretours.com

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Thompson/Okanagan Planet Bee 2351 Harding Road Armstrong, BC Tel: (250) 546-6552

S.S. Sicamuus 1099 Lakeshore Drive W. Penticton, BC Tel: (250) 492-0403

Summerland Museum 9521 Wharton Street Summerland, BC Tel: (250) 494-9395

Power House Theatre 2901 - 35th Avenue Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 542-6194

Sagebrush Theatre 1300 9th Avenue Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 372-0966

Summerland Trout Hatchery 13405 South Lakeshore Drive Summerland, BC Tel: (250) 494-0491

Princeton Museum Vermilion Avenue Princeton, BC Tel: (250) 295-7588

Satary Stables & Trail Rides 11305-28th Avenue Osoyoos, BC Tel: (250) 495-7400

SunPeaks Resort Sun Peaks, BC Tel: (800) 807-3257

R.J. Haney Heritage Park and Museum 751 Highway #97B Salmon Arm, BC Tel: (250) 832-5243

Scotch Creek Family Center 4087 Squilax - Anglemont Road Scotch Creek, BC Tel: (250) 955-6100

R.N. Atkinson Museum 785 Main Street Penticton, BC Tel: (250) 490-2451 Rockridge Canyon Box 1299 2000 Willies Ranch Road Princeton, BC Tel: (250) 870-9030

Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park 355 Yellowhead Highway Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 828-9801 Silver Star Mountain Resort Silver Star Mountain, BC Tel: (250) 542-0224 Summerland Ornamental Garden 4200 Highway 97 S. Summerland, BC Tel: (250) 494-6385

Fun they’ll never forget! ymcaokanagan.ca

Archery Geocaching & Hiking High/Low Ropes Course Adventure & Sports Crafts & Drama Swimming Pond Study Canoeing Fishing

Sunshine Theatre Company #5 - 1304 Ellis Street Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 763-4025

Vernon District and Performing Arts 3800 33rd Street Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 549-7469 Western Canada Theatre 1025 Lorne Street, Box 329 Kamloops, BC Tel: (250) 372-3216 White Water Slides 1155 Lakeshore Drive Salmon Arm, BC Tel: (250) 832-8880 Wind Rivers Escape 471 Rockland Drive Vernon, BC Tel: (250) 549-3722

SHuswap Lake Haven Llama and Alpaca Farm 6990 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road Tappen, BC Tel: (250) 835-4512

Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Raymer Road, Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 868-5232

The Golf Centre 2650 Benvoulin Road Kelowna BC (250) 762-4653

YMCA Silver Lake Camp 375 Hartman Road Kelowna, BC Tel: (250) 491-9622

Trapping Creek Discovery School Beaverdell, BC Tel: (250) 446-2544

Discover Silver Lake Camp For over 100 years, YMCAs across Canada have been running residential outdoor school camps that provide unique opportunities to enhance curriculum objectives, build cooperative group skills, and provide a shared experience for students of all backgrounds.

The YMCA of Okanagan has invested significant resources into making Silver Lake, nestled in the majestic Okanagan mountains 20 minutes above Peachland, a year-round destination for schools seeking an overnight or day camp experience in all seasons. Our camp staff are committed to providing your students with an exceptional outdoor educational and activity program that delivers excellent affordability and can be customized to meet your group’s every need.

Questions or to book?

We want to hear from you!

YMCA of Okanagan 250.764.9621 ext. 311 silverlake@ymcaokanagan.ca

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Sunshine Coast Davis Bay, Desolation Sound, Earls Cove, Egmont, Gambier Island, Garden Bay, Gibsons, Granthams Landing, Halfmoon Bay, Irvines Landing, Keats Island, Knight Inlet, Lang Bay, Langdale, Lund, Madeira Park, Minstrel Island, Nimmo Bay, Pender Harbour, Port Neville, Powell River, Rivers Inlet, Roberts Creek, Ruby Lake, Sakanaw Lake, Saltery Bay, Sechelt, Secret Cove, Sliammon, Wildwood, Wilson Creek Alpha Adventures and Education 1057 Roberts Creek Road Roberts Creek, BC Tel: (604) 885-8838

House of Hewhiwus 5555 Highway 101 Sechelt, BC Tel: (604) 885-8991

Powell River Historical Museum and Archives Marine Avenue Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 485-2222

Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives 716 Winn Road Gibsons, BC Tel: (604) 886-8232

Capilano Salmon Hatchery 4500 Capilano Park Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 666-1790

Maplewood Farm 405 Seymour River Place North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 929-5610

Powell River Kayak Club Powell River Tel: (604) 485-4701

tems swiya Museum 555 Highway 101 Sunshine Coast, BC Tel: (604) 885-8991

Evergreen Theatre 5001 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 485-2891

Mountain Ash Farm 10084 Nassichuk Road Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 485-2222

Raven’s Cry Theatre 5555 Highway 10 Sechelt, BC Tel: (604) 885-4592

Gibsons Public Library 470 South Fletcher Gibsons, BC Tel: (604) 886-2130

Park and Tilford Gardens 333 Brooksbank Avenue North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 984-8200

Ruby Lake Resort Bird Sanctuary RR#2 Site 20 C-25 Madeira Park, BC Tel: (604) 883-2269

Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd. 6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 984-0661

Patricia Theatre 5848 Ash Avenue Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 483-9345

Sechelt Heritage Forest Sechelt, BC Tel: (604) 740-5005

Heritage Play House 662 North Road Gibsons, BC Tel: (604) 886-8998

Powell River Forestry Museum 4801 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 485-4701

Sechelt Indian Band Salmon Hatchery 6711 Sechelt Inlet Road Sechelt, BC Tel: (604) 885-5562

Heritage School House Gibsons, BC Tel: (604) 886-2274

Powell River Municipal Library 4411 Michigan Avenue Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 485-4796

Sliammon Indian Band R.R.#2, Sliammon Road Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 483-9646

The Historic Lund Hotel 1436 Highway 101 Lund, BC Tel: (604) 414-0474 / (877) 569-3999 Townsite Heritage Society at Powell River PO Box 217 Powell River, BC Tel: (604) 483-3901 WildED PO Box 673 Gibsons, BC Tel: (888) 732-0509

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Presented by MILK 2 GO

DATES & RATES Winter 2013.14: December 7-20 February 8-14 March 22-23

PRICE

Session Only

$44

Lift/Session

$55

Lift/Session/Rental

$74

Lunch Voucher

IT’S A FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. Save up to 70% OFF the public price for the same product.

January 8-31 February 23-March 16 March 29-April 13

Program is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Dates subject to change.

RIDE TRIBE SESSIONS

WHAT SETS RIDE TRIBE SCHOOLS APART FROM THE REST?

$14 ($16 value)

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. The 18 Below School Facility located at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain is dedicated to your school groups, with tickets, rentals, Snow School and a cafeteria all in one building. This enables us to get your students on the hill as fast as possible allowing you to spend more time on the

SAVE

UP TO

70% OFF REGULAR PRICING

Prices include GST and PST where applicable.

Mountains or in the Village, and less time waiting in the lodge.

IT’S THE SAFEST. All students are supervised from the moment they get off the bus until the end of the day. Our professionally certified Snow School instructors ski and ride with your students providing them with a full day session of coaching and guiding. Plus, all students receive lift line priority.

Every student receives a flaik GPS unit for the day. Flaik is a real-time tracking system that not only provides extra safety, but allows skiers and riders to log their day and see what runs they were on, how much vertical was achieved and much more.

PEAK 2 PEAK ALPINE EXPERIENCE PACKAGE Lift Ticket & Lunch Voucher Prices include GST and PST where applicable.

$32

As helmets are mandatory for this program, we have enough on hand to provide students with a complimentary helmet, even if they don’t rent any other equipment.

This program fills up quickly so book early to ensure your preferred dates.

For more info call 1.888.932.3400 or visit whistlerblackcomb.com/schools

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DATES & RATES Summer 2013: May 17 - June 30 September 3 - October 14

LOOKING TO GET OUTSIDE WITH YOUR CLASS? Based on the successful winter ski and snowboard program, Ride Tribe Schools On Dirt adds a whole new element to the Whistler experience for you and your students.

Dates subject to change.

BIKE PARK

PRICE

Guide Only

$47

Lift/Guide

$56

Lift/Guide/Rental

$74

Lunch Voucher

SAVE

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK. Experience the excitement of mountain biking

71% OFF

levels will spend a day with our professionally certified instructors discovering the

UP TO

$14

REGULAR PRICING

($16 value)

Prices include GST and PST where applicable.

Packages include full face helmet, padding and gloves.

and save up to 71% OFF the public price. Students and teachers of all ages and ability adventure of downhill mountain biking in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Both teachers and adult chaperones can participate with students, creating a team building opportunity for you and your class.

VALLEY BIKE TOUR. Don’t feel comfortable riding in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park?

No problem. New this season we will be offering students the opportunity to enjoy a 2 hour guided mountain bike tour in Lost Lake area of the Whistler Valley.

VALLEY

PRICE

Guide Tour/Rental

$45.50

PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience. Spanning the distance between Whistler and

Tours are 10am-2pm. Two hour add-ons are available, subject to availability.

Please inquire for details.

Blackcomb Mountains, the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is a 4.4-kilometre journey and includes access to several open-air chairlifts and 50 kilometres of hiking and walking trails. With our PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience

PEAK 2 PEAK ALPINE EXPERIENCE PACKAGE Lift Ticket & Lunch Voucher

$32

Package, students can take in the spectacular mountain environment and have lunch at the top of Whistler Mountain.

Prices include GST and PST where applicable.

For more info call 1.888.932.3400 or visit whistlerblackcomb.com/schools

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Region & Area Whistler Birken, Bralorne, Britannia Beach, D’Arcy, Furry Creek, Gold Bridge, Lillooet, Mount Currie, Pemberton, Seton Portage, Shalalth, Squamish, Whistler Austen Tours 1071 Glacier View Drive Garibaldi Highlands, BC Tel: (604) 898-9775

Elaho River Adventures Box 455 Brackendale, BC Tel: (604) 898-4633

Mount Washington Alpine Resort Box 3069 Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 338 1386

Whister and Area 4329 Main Street Whistler, BC Tel: (604) 932-2019

BC Museum of Mining PO Box 188 Britannia Beach, B.C Tel: (800) 896-4044

Garibou Provincial Park Whistler, BC Tel: (604) 898-3678 Grouse Mountain 6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 984-0661

Mt. Seymour Resorts 1700 Mt. Seymour Road North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 986 2261

Whister Public Library 4329 Main Street Whistler, BC Tel: (604) 932-5564

Ski and Gold Esprit Whistler, BC Tel: (604) 932-3434

Hemlock Valley Resorts 20955 Hemlock Valley Road Agassiz, BC Tel: (866) 332-3326

Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way Whistler, BC Tel: (866) 441-7522

Whistler Mountain 4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler, BC Tel: (604) 938-7795

Manning Park Resort Box 1480 Hope, BC Tel: (250) 480 8822

West Coast Railway Heritage Park 39645 Government Road Squamish, BC Tel: (604) 898-9336

Canadian Voyageur Canoe Company PO Box 76 Pemberton, BC Tel: (604) 938-3858 Cypress Mountain Box 91252 West Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 926 5612 Da-Epic Adventure Company Box 2997 Garibaldi Highlands, BC Tel: (604) 764-8779

Whistler Museum and Archives Society 4329 Main Street Whistler, BC Tel: (604) 932-2019

Transportation

Kids Kare Transportation 4-7811 Steveston Hwy, Rmd Tel: (604) 277-6678

New Era Transportation 73 Water Tel: (604) 874-3335

Snow Club 3A-1100 W 6th Ave Tel: (604) 736-5228

Universal Coach Lines 148-7441 Vantage Way Tel: (604) 940-7788

Lynch Bus Lines 4687 Byrne, Bby Tel: (604) 439-0842

Pacific Coach Lines 577 Great Northern Way Tel: (604) 708-8118

Squamish Coach Lines 8280 Manitoba Tel: (604) 325-3259

Wellstone Coach Lines 8-1301 Ketch Court, Coq Tel: (604) 521-2455

McCullough Coach Lines Tel: (800) 668-3393

Perimeter’s Whistler Express Tel: (604) 266-5386

McKillican Coach Ltd 4472 Juneau Bby Tel: (604) 294-0511

Premier Pacific Coach Lines 5851 No 3 Road Tel: (604) 278-3772

Star Coach & Limousine Services 328 Industrial Tel: (604) 685-5600

Western Bus Lines 1900 Valmont Way Tel: (604) 273-0730 Wilson’s Transportation Tel: (800) 567-3288

Maverick Coach Lines 7984 Webster Lad Tel: (604) 940-2332

Quick Shuttle Bus Service 8730 River Road, Lad Tel: (604) 940-4428

Thirdwave Bus Services 8330 Chester Tel: (604) 324-9283

Silver Fox Coach Lines Tel: (604) 717-1933

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Top Hat Mini-Coach Rentals 4420 River Road Tel: (604) 718-2788

Vancouver Island Alert Bay, Bamfield, Barkley Sound, Bedwell Harbour, Black Creek, Bowser, Brentwood Bay, Broken Group Islands, Broughton Archipelago, Buckley Bay, Campbell River, Chemainus, Clayoquot Sound, Coal Harbour, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Courtenay, Cowichan Bay, Cracroft Island, Crofton, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Duncan, Echo Bay, Errington, Fanny Bay, Flores Island, Fort Rupert, French Creek, Gilford Island, Glenora, Gold River, Heriot Bay, Hilliers, Holberg, Hot Springs Cove, Jordan River, Kelsey Bay, Kingcome Inlet, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Lazo, Malahat, Malcolm Island, Maple Bay, Meares Island, Merville, Metchosin, Mill Bay, Mt. Washington, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nootka Sound, Oceanside Region, Parksville, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Renfrew, Qualicum Bay, Qualicum Beach, Quatsino, Royston, Saanichton, Sayward, Sechart, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Telegraph Cove, Tofino, Ucluelet, Union Bay, Vargas Island, Victoria, View Royal, Whiskey Creek, Winter Harbour, Woss, Youbou, Yuquot, Zeballos Abbey studio 2689 Penrith Avenue Cumberland, BC Tel: (250) 218-0704

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 384-4101

Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery 215 Fisheries Rd., Qualicum Beach, BC Tel: (250) 797-8412

Chemainus Valley Museum 9779 Waterwhell Crescent Chemainus, BC Tel: (250) 246-2445

Abkhazi Gardens 1964 Fairfield Road Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 598-8096

Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo, BC Tel: (250) 758-7246

Blue Stone Alpacas 310 Bonsai Place Qualicum Beach, BC Tel: (250) 752-0970

Chinese Public School 636 Fisgard Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 384-7352

Alberni Valley Museum 4255 Wallace Street Port Alberni, BC Tel: (250) 723-2181

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Bamfield, BC Tel: (250) 728-3301

Butchart Gardens and National Park 800 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood, BC Tel: (250) 652-4422

Clayoquot Field Station at Tofino Botanical Gardens 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy PO Box 886 Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-1220

Butterfly World & Garden 1080 Winchester Road Coombs, BC Tel: (250) 248-7026

COASTAL REVELATIONS NATURE TOURS Box 445 Errington, BC Tel: (866) 954-0110

Alert Bay Library-Museum 116 Fir Street, Box 440 Alert Bay, BC Tel: (250) 974-5721 All Fun Recreation Park 2207 Millstream Road Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 474-3184 Anne Hathaway Thatched Cottage 429 Lampson Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 388-4353

Bastion (The) Nanaimo, BC Tel: (250) 753-1821 BC Aviation Museum 9552 Canora Road Sidney, BC Tel: (250) 655-3300 BC Forest Discovery Centre 2892 Drinkwater Road, RR4 Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 715-1113 Beacon Hill Park Douglas Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 361-0600

discover the past One of the most popular activities for schools visiting Victoria is a walking tour with well-known local historian John Adams. “Your tour was the highlight of our trip to the capital,” is a typical response from both students and teachers.

His history tours by day bring the city to life.

Centre of the Universe 5071 West Saanich Rd., Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 363-8262 Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Road Chemainus, BC Tel: (250) 246-9800 ext. 7020

Comox Air Force Museum 19 Wing Comox, BC Tel: (250) 339-8192 Comox VALLEY COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL 580 Duncan Avenue, Suite 202 Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 338-4417 ext. 2

DISCOVER THE PAST Tours in Victoria, BC The highlight of your visit to Victoria, BC will be a walking tour with well-known local historian John Adams.

Chinatown and Old Town by day and Ghostly Walks by night are favourites with teachers and students. Or ask him to design a tour or history program for your specific needs. To find out more or to make a booking, consult his website at www.discoverthepast.com, or give him a call at (250) 384-6698.

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Vancouver Island Courtenay Museum and Paleontology Centre 207 4th Street Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 334-0686

Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives 130 Canada Avenue Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 746-6612

Cumberland Museum and Archives 2680 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland, BC Tel: (250) 336-2445

Ecolodge at Tofino Botanical Gardens PO Box 886 Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-1220

Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 1781 Cowichan Bay Road Cowichan, BC Tel: (250) 746-4955

Craig Flower Manor and SchoolHouse View Royal, BC Tel: (250) 479-8053

Emily Carr House 207 Government Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 383-5843

Cowichan River Provincial Park Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 474-1336

Craig Heritage Park and Museum 1245 East Island Hwy. Parksville, BC Tel: (250) 248-6966

Dominion Astrophysical Observatory 5071 West Saanich Road Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 363-8262 Echo Players village theatre 110 West 2nd Avenue Qualicum Beach, BC Tel: (250) 752-3522

IMAX Inspires!

IMAX films provide students with unique and exciting opportunities to explore new worlds and new ideas. In fact, they can be so inspiring that scientists and explorers have cited IMAX for influencing their career choice.

As NASA astronaut Susan Helms said of her decision to become an astronaut: “I first thought about it as an option for me after seeing the IMAX movie The Dream Is Alive.”

Being a part of the education experience at the IMAX Theatre in Victoria, British Columbia is important to IMAX, so the films are designed to meet recognized educational standards and offer educators a powerful teaching tool that is easily integrated into existing curriculum.

Educators’ resources are always available online, and we are happy to make them available upon any group booking.

Whether your students are artists, filmmakers, scientists or something else entirely, IMAX can inspire them to get creative in their education.

You Program The Theatre!

Our film library contains over 25 films ranging in topic from space exploration to Egypt to extreme environments.

You can book the film of your choice at either 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. (or both for a double feature) with a minimum 35 students. There is no minimum student count to attend an already scheduled film.

Visit www.imaxvictoria.com for a full list of titles and descriptions.

Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 363-4312 Fairmont Empress 721 Government Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 384-8111 Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park 61 Filberg Road Comox, BC Tel: (250) 339-2715 Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic site 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 478-5849 Fun Pacific Holdings 2591 Beverly Street Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 746-4441 Galiano Conservancy Association 2540 Sturdies Bay Road RR #1 Galiano Island, BC. Tel: (250) 539-2424 Gallery 223 223 Commercial Street Nanaimo, BC Tel: (250) 741-1188 Glidas Box of Treasures Theatre 1370 Island Hwy. Campbell River, BC Tel: (250) 287-7310

A powerful teaching tool designed to educate enlighten and engage students.

HUGE SELECTION

The Victoria IMAX Theatre offers teachers more than 25 films to inspire their students. Choose from the regularly scheduled films or from the extensive library of past features*. Full listing of films available at www.imaxvictoria.com on the schools tab.

BC School Rate just $4.85 + GST Inside the Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville St., Victoria 250-480-4887 ext 3 Free Teacher Preview Pass available to local educators. *Library films may be scheduled at 9am or 10am by groups of 35 or more.

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Government House 1401 Rockland Avenue Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 387-2080 Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. PO Box 2532, Station Main Sidney BC Tel: (250) 656-2628 / (800) 665-2628 Gwani Hatchery Port McNeill, BC Tel: (250) 956-4712

Vancouver Island Helmcken House 10 Elliot Square Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 361-0021

Log Cabin Museum 7910 East Saanich Road Saanichton, BC Tel: (250) 658-8347

Milner Gardens and Woodlands 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach, BC Tel: (250) 752-6153

Heritage Acres 7321 Lochside Drive Saanich, BC Tel: (250) 652-5522

Maclean Mill National Historic Site Smith Road Port Alberni, BC Tel: (250) 723-1376

Miniature World 649 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 385-9731

Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park Box 3531 Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 757-8687

Marine Ecology Station Cowichan Bay, BC Tel: (250) 748-4522

Hot Springs Cove Hot Springs Cove 22 miles NW from Tofino Tel: (250) 670-1100

Maritime Discovery Centre Industrial Road Port Alberni, BC Tel: (250) 723-1376

IMAX Victoria 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 480-4887

Maritime Museum of BC 28 Bastion Square Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 385-4222

Mount Washington Alpine Resort 1 Strathcona Parkway Mt. Washington, BC Tel: (250) 338-1386 Mt. Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve Mt. Arrowsmith, BC Tel: (250) 756-7223 Mt. Cain Ski Resort Woss, BC Tel: (250) 949-7669

muir gallery, the 440 Anderton Avenue Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 334-2983 or (250) 338-4417 ext. 2 Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Nanaimo, BC Tel: (250) 754-1750 Nanaimo District Museum 100 Cameron Road Nanaimo, BC Tel: (250) 753-1821 Nature House at goldstream provincial park Junction of Hwy #1 and Finlayson Arm Road Sooke, BC Tel: (250) 474-1336

Island Discovery and Training 835 Harewood Mines Road Nanaimo, BC Tel: (250) 753-5246 Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres - tofino PO Box 129, 606 Campbell Street Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-3919 Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres - Ucluelet 168 Fraser Lane Ucluelet, BC Tel: (250) 726-7444 Johnstone Strait Whale Interpretive Centre Telegraph Cove, BC Tel: (250) 928-3117 Kelp Reef Adventures 3114 Mars Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 386-7333 Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 6183 Whittaker Road Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 338-6901 kwisitis visitor centre Pacific Rim National Park Ucluelet, BC Tel: (250) 726-7721 Legislative Tour Office Room 141, Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 387-3046

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Experience Vancouver Island Naturally Inspire.

Connect.

Nature Kayak and Hiking Tours

Discover.

Urban Kayak and Harbour Tours

Voted ‘Best Kayak School’ in Western Canada

by Sea Kayaker Magazine Our Discovery Shuttle can take your group on the ultimate Nature Experience.

1824 Store St. Victoria, BC V8T 4R4 toll free: 800.909.4233 ph: 250.381.4233 email: adventure@oceanriver.com

adventures

oceanriveradventures.com

CONVENIENT WATERFRONT LOC ATION! Since 1981, Ocean River’s qualified and skilled instructors have constantly inspired and educated students by making each and every program fun and interactive.

Ocean River specializes in tailoring programs specifically designed for your group’s needs.

Special lessons, tour programs and pricing is available to local Community Centres and School groups. Programs can range from basic 2 hour kayak instructional tours to week long group kayak excursions. Ocean River is structured to work with your needs to design a custom tour or course, including incorporating school curriculum – be it Phys Ed, Science, Biology or Geography to name a few.

Conveniently located right on Victoria’s beautiful Upper Harbour, Ocean River easily accommodates groups of up to 30 students for kayak tours or up to 20 Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP). With lots of free parking for cars or buses, our harbour location is set up for organized and

safe departures with the calm waters of Victoria Harbour making for an excursion not soon to be forgotten.

Safety is paramount at Ocean River. We operate in strict accordance with Transport Canada regulations and all guides are fully certified.

Paddle Canada certification is also possible for many of the programs taught at Ocean River Adventures. Industry ratios are never exceeded with a maximum of 6 students to 1 guide.

Please contact us for any information. We are passionate about what we do and would love to get your students ‘out there’.

Truly, Brian Henry BigKahuna, Ocean River Adventures.

Connecting Youth to the Outdoors with Inspiring Courses and Tours Since 1981

11th Annual Field Trip Fair for Teachers Your one stop shop for field trip information!

Date: Monday, September 30, 2013, 3:00 - 6:00pm (arrive when you can) Location: BC Sports Hall of Fame

777 Pacific Blvd S, Vancouver • Meet the educators from over 50 field trip sites • Opportunities to win a free field trip for your class • Bus bursaries for charter transportation • Refreshments for pre-registered guests TEACHER REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON. Advanced registration is required to attend. This is an adult only event due to liquor licensing.

Bring a colleague to the event.

Vancouver Island North Island Discovery Centre 5000 Highway 19 Telegraph Cove, BC Tel: (250) 956-3844

orca spirit Adventures 146 Kingston Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 383-8411

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road Errington, BC Tel: (250) 248-8534

Pacific Northwest Expeditions Box 97 Station A Nanaimo, BC Tel: (250) 754-6300

OCEAN RIVER ADVENTURES 1824 Store Street Victoria, BC Toll Free: 1-800-909-4233 Old Cemeteries Society PO Box 50004 15-1594 Fairfield Road Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 598-8870 Old School House 122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach, BC Tel: (250) 752-8133 Old School Museum Near Ferry Terminal Crofton, BC Tel: (250) 246-2456

Pacific Northwest Raptors 1877 Herd Road Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 746-0372 Pacific Undersea Gardens 490 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 382-5717 qualicum beach Museum 587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach, BC Tel: (250) 752-5533 Rainforest Interpretive Centre 451 Main Street Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-2560

Remote Passages whale and Kayak Co. PO Box 624 Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-3330 Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 356-7226 / (888) 447-7977 Royal London Wax Museum 470 Belleville Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 388-4461 Saanichton Christmas Tree and Ostrich Farm 8231 East Saanich Rd. Saanichton, BC Tel: (250) 652-3345 Seaview Game Farm 1392 Seaview Road Blackview, BC Tel: (250) 337-5182 Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Place Sidney, BC Tel: (250) 665-7511 Sid Williams Theatre Society 442 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 338-2430 Sidney Whale Museum 9801 Seaport Place Sidney, BC Tel: (250) 656-2140

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia We are pleased to provide students and teachers with a variety of educational resources, programs and services that promote an appreciation for the institution of Parliament and the significance of British Columbia’s historic Parliament Buildings.

Please visit our website to: 

Access brochures, posters, fact sheets, videos, and classroom activities

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Book a free guided tour of the Parliament Buildings

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Learn more about your school’s MLA

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Arrange for your choir or band to perform at the Parliament Buildings

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Read copies of legislation

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View transcripts and video of debates

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Learn more about the BC Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy

www.leg.bc.ca/tours

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Sointula Museum 130 1st Street Sointula, BC Tel: (250) 973-6683 Somenos Marsh Bird Sanctuary Highway #1 N. of Duncan Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 746-8383 Sooke Distict Museum Corner of Sooke Road and Phillips Road Sooke, BC Tel: (250) 642-6351 St. Ann’s Academy 835 Humboldt Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 953-8828 Sunstar Kayak Adventures 2165 Swayne Road Coombs, BC Tel: (250) 951-0350

The Museum at Campbell River 470 Island Hwy. Campbell River, BC Tel: (250) 287-4636 ext 1 The Port Theatre 125 Front Street Naniamo, BC Tel: (250) 754-4555 The Scratch Patch 9891 Seaport Place Sidney, BC Tel: (250) 655-GEMS Tiger Lily Farm 1692 Errington Road Errington, BC Tel: (250) 248-2408 TNT Paintball 1025 Matheson Lake Park Road Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 658-1177 Tofino Botanical Gardens 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy. Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-1220 Tofino Sea Kayaking Co. 320 Main Street Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-4222 U’mista Cultural Centre Front Street Alert Bay, BC Tel: (250) 974-5403 Vancouver Island Regional Library 2687 James Street Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 746-7661 Victoria Bug Zoo 631 Courtney Street Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 384-2847 Victoria Butterfly Gardens 1461 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood, BC Tel: (250) 652-3822 Whale Centre and Museum 411 Cambell Street Box 111 Tofino, BC Tel: (250) 725-2132 Wilderness Committee - victoria 202-3 Fan Tan Alley Victoria, BC Tel: (250) 388-9292 Zeballos Expeditions and Kayaks 115 Maquinna Avenue Zeballos, BC Tel: (250) 761-4137

ALBERNI HERITAGE

DISCOVER your PLACE in HISTORY

ALBERNI VALLEY

MUSEUM

Hands - On - Heritage The Alberni Valley Museum offers a variety of school programs for Kindergarten through Grade 12 classes. Interactive and engaging programs are offered at three sites: the Community Museum, McLean Mill National Historic Site and the Maritime Discovery Centre. Opportunities to discover Port Alberni and provincial history, from First Nations culture and pioneer experiences to forestry and maritime heritage, our programs address many of the prescribed learning outcomes of the Social Studies curriculum.

The McLean National Historic Site is a restored 1920s steam sawmill and lumber camp. Step back in time and discover the early days of BC’s logging and forestry industry and experience what mill camp life would have been like.

At the Maritime Discovery Centre visit a lighthouse and gallery. Located on the waterfront in the centre of our active deep sea port, exhibits focus on the history of lighthouses, navigation and exploration of the west coast, the 1964 Tsunami and the contemporary work of Neptune Canada.

You’re in for a BIG DAY TIME TRAVELING through the ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM’S SCHOOL PROGRAMS!

Explore BC History through engaging school programs at the:

McLean Mill National Historic Site Maritime Discovery Centre Alberni Valley Museum All programs are linked to the BC Social Studies curriculum and are available throughout the school year!

VISIT

www.Alberniheritage.com CALL 250 720 2523

The Alberni Valley Museum is a regional history museum utilizing a unique visible storage display system. Collections include First Nations art and culture, folk art, agriculture and modern history. Our Temporary Exhibits Gallery hosts new exhibits every year.

Programs and tours are available throughout the school year and can be combined to create a half- or full-day experience. All twelve of our core programs are presented by our experienced staff and volunteers and are linked to the BC Social Studies curriculum.

For more information, please contact the Museum’s Education Curator at 250-720-2523 and visit us at www.alberniheritage.com.

Discover Your Place in History

NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE

RECOVERY & EDUCATION CENTRE

NIWRA offers guided educational tours on subjects such as Animal adaptations, Raptors, or General Conservation of wildlife. Students will meet Bardo or Oliver, our gloved trained Barred Owls.

The centre is beautifully landscaped and is a must destination for your school.

For more information about NIWRA and our guided tours go to

www.niwra.org

Box 364, 1240 Leffler Road | Errington, BC | V0R 1V0 | P: 250-248-8534 | F: 250-248-1274 | E: wildlife@niwra.org

NIWRA offers guided educational tours on subjects such as animal adaptations, raptors, or general conservation of wildlife. Students will meet Bardo or Oliver, our gloved-trained Barred Owls.

The centre is beautifully landscaped and is a must destination for your school.

Nestled in the district of Errington on Vancouver Island, NIWREC is a park-like setting with a peaceful, rustic atmosphere. When visiting the centre, you will be able to view eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, turkey vultures and black bears.

Your class will be greeted at the Museum of Nature, a living display of flora and static mounts of fauna.

You will head over to the eagle flight cage were eagles can be viewed through one way glass. Monitors have been set up for children to view rehabilitating black bears. The public viewing area of non-releasable birds is beautifully arranged for your delight. As well, children will be able to walk around a release pond where turtles, ducks, geese and fish reside.

New this year is a Trapper’s Cabin, where the history of trapping will be explored.

During your tour, the children will be visited by a glove-trained bird (an owl or falcon) and receive an educational talk about the bird. A sponsorship certificate will also be given to your class for supporting the centre with your visit.

NIWRC’s docents are highly enthusiastic and well trained in delivering the programs offered. There are many visual biofacts and sensory displays available for all ages and capabilities of children.

This truly is a “Wildlife Experience for the Whole Class.”