British Columbia School Destinations 2015-16 Directory

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t Strathcona Park Lodge & Outdoor Education Centre, we’re lucky to work with a variety of schools and groups – public and private, home schoolers and First Nations, Montessori and Francophone, musical bands and sports teams. Many return year after year; some for more than 30 years. We’ve made many great friends over that time, but it is the students who continue to motivate us.

We see them smile, laugh and learn, but it’s only through letters like this one that we really understand the longterm impact. Ellen first came in grade 6 and then returned every year from grade 8 on. Hearing what her yearly visit meant inspires us to keep doing what we do.

“Dear Strathcona, t and bonded for the i school class of 30— properly me Strath is the where we—as a min ships between our kick-started the amazing relation first time in grade 8. It was what years. There to bring us closer throughout the ed tinu con at wh and ily, fam ool nts that mini sch t make us smile, laugh, and mome tha nts me Mo . rain s wa re the was sun, and we got or how them. However, no matter how cold make us cringe at the thought of to waterproof e moment, whether it be forgetting littl y ver —e trip ry eve e, wer we hungry k to the lodge and hes soaked, or finally getting bac your bag and having all your clot — was worth it. taking the most amazing shower re is no this chapter of my life. I know the in role at gre a yed pla has a con Strath and memories reciation, and that skills learned significant way of showing my app h a thank you. For wit t the best place to begin would be gained are priceless, but I though even better end.” to my time at high school, and an ing inn beg ng azi am an me ing giv Sincerely, School, November 2014 Ellen, Matthew McNair Secondary

Adventure Programs, Grades 5-12

Specialty Programs, Grades 8-12

Teamwork, leadership development, environmental education, personal growth, and fun outdoor activities. Low ropes course, zip line, high ropes course, rock climbing, overnight canoe trip, hiking, bog walk, tree climb, kayaking, and more.

NEW Mountain biking, sea kayaking, caving, rock climbing, hiking, ocean canoeing, whitewater canoe, whitewater kayak, primitive skills, trail work service, and more.

To provide your students with an exceptional outdoor education experience and the memories that go with it, please contact Paul Chatterton at paul@strathconaparklodge.com.

Group & Team Getaways Strathcona Park Lodge is a great place to get away with your team, band, choir or club. We have hosted training camps for swimming and cross country ski clubs, university and amateur hockey teams and the Canadian National rowing and rugby teams.

Our Barn conference centre is an excellent venue for workshops, rehearsal space or events.

Shoulder season and weekend options available.

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Listings by Region Gulf Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Kootenays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

British Columbia Rockies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Central & Northern British Columbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fraser Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Greater Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Thompson/Okanagan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Sunshine Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Whistler & Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Vancouver Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.

Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Index to Advertisers 6Pack Indoor Beach........................................................................................41 Academie Duello.............................................................................................37 BC Hydro.......................................................................................................... 102 Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre..............................................................5 Barkerville Historic Town......................................................................20, 21 BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation.......................................11 Bear Creek Park Train & Mini Golf...........................................................40 Beaty Biodiversity Museum....................................................................... 43 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art.............................................40 Bridal Falls Waterpark.................................................................................. 27 Burnaby Art Gallery....................................................................................... 45 Burnaby Village Museum.............................................................................44 Burns Bog Conservation Society............................................................. 42 Camp Jubilee.....................................................................................................33 Canada West Coachlines Ltd......................................................................71 Canadian Princess Lodge Hot House Marketing...............................87 Castle Fun Park......................................................................................... 24, 25 Courtenay and District Museum &Palaeontolgy Centre...............88 Cranbrook History Centre...........................................................................10 Crazy Creek Resort........................................................................................70 Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority...............................14 CVS Tours & Sightseeing...............................................................................81 Discover Canada Tours.......................................................................100, 101 Discover The Past Tours..............................................................................86 Douglas Fir Resort and Chalet...................................................................17 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen..........................................................................................52, 53 Dragon Boat BC............................................................................................... 39 Extreme Air Park............................................................................................. 55 Fairway Gorge Paddling Club.....................................................................89 First Student.....................................................................................................99 Flyover Canada / Soaring Attractions LP.............................................69 Fraser River Discovery Centre...................................................................26 Friends of Fort Steele Society....................................................................16 Galiano Kayaks................................................................................................... 6 Greater Vancouver Zoo.................................................................................51 Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd.......................................................12, 13, 54 Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society............................................................56 Hell’s Gate Airtram.........................................................................................32 Historic Hat Creek Ranch............................................................................ 73 Honeybee Centre...........................................................................................46 Horne Lake Caves............................................................................................15

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IMAX Victoria...................................................................................................90 Indian Arm Recreational Services............................................................ 47 International Stage Lines............................................................................49 Island Escapades............................................................................................... 6 Jewish Museum & Archives of BC............................................................50 Kilby Historic Site............................................................................................32 Kumsheen Rafting Resort....................................................................28, 29 Manning Park Resort...............................................................................30, 31 Meadows Maze...............................................................................................48 Miniature World......................................................................................84, 85 Mount Seymour Resort..................................................................................7 Nikkei National Museum..............................................................................61 Ocean River Sports and Adventures.......................................................91 Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad.............................................................26 Pacific National Exhibition.........................................................................65 Planet Lazer...................................................................................................... 63 Port Metro Vancouver..................................................................................62 Rockridge Canyon....................................................................................34, 35 Sasamat Outdoor Centre............................................................................ 67 Secwepemc Museum.................................................................................... 77 SkyTrek Adventure Park................................................................................19 Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.....................................................82, 83 Stanley Park Ecology Society....................................................................68 Strathcona Park Lodge & Outdoor Education Centre...............IFC, 3 Stubbs Island Whale Watching.......................................................... 92, 93 Sun Peaks Resort.......................................................................................74, 75 TTBC Indoor Racing................................................................................58, 59 The Reptile Guy.............................................................................................. 36 The Robert Bateman Centre......................................................................94 The Whale Centre..........................................................................................95 Timberline Ranch.........................................................................................8, 9 Triumf..................................................................................................................64 U’Mista Cultural Centre............................................................................... 97 UBC Botanical Garden..................................................................................79 Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre..................................... 57 Vancouver Lookout.......................................................................................66 Victoria Bug Zoo Inc......................................................................................98 Whistler Blackcomb........................................................................ IBC, OBC Yale Historic Site............................................................................................ 38

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Experience • Conservation • Observation • Enjoyment Our national award-winning education program provides multi-day immersion field trips for primary and secondary schools, and college and adult learners including professional development.

While our focus is on marine and coastal sciences, we encourage custom programs that make use of the wide array of environments and the people of Vancouver Island’s West Coast.

Most field trips focus on the biological and/or chemical and physical sciences. If you would like to request other interests please let us know, and we can customize your trip accordingly. Other topics that we integrate include journal writing, videography, fine art, geography, archaeology, mathematics, chemistry and physics.

All activities are adaptable and teachers are encouraged to advise us of specific goals and topics for their group in advance. Co-teaching with our staff is also encouraged.

Examples of field trip units that are available are: Oceanography and Biodiversity in Grappler Inlet (2 hours) Research Vessel MV Alta (>1.5 hours) Brady’s Beach (3-4 hours) Eagle Bay (2 hours min.)

Aguilar Point (1.5 hours min.)

Bioluminescence (0.5-1 hour) Temperate Rainforest Ecology (1-3 hours) Pachena Bay (3-4 hours) West Coast Trail, Pachena Point (6 hours) To assist in your transportation needs, BMSC offers a 24-passenger bus service at competitive rates.

IMMERSE YOURSELF join us for an educational experience at Canada’s premier marine science facility on the wild west coast!

Contact: public.ed@bamfieldmsc.com 250-728-3301 ext. 226

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Gulf Islands Denman Island Museum

Gabriola Island Museum

Malaspina Galleries

Red Gate Gallery

Central Denman Island Denman Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 335-0880

505 South Road Gabriola Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 247-9987

c/o 575 North Road Gabriola Island, B.C.

RR 1 site 58 comp 31 Gabriola Island, B.C.

Drumbeg House Studio

Galiano Conservancy Association

Meg Buckley Pottery

Silver Images by Kent Olinger

3085 Mander Road Gabriola Island, B.C.

2540 Sturdies Bay Road Galiano Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 539-2424

2200 Fulford-Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, B.C.

677 South Road Gabriola Island, B.C.

Moonfire Studio

Spirit of the West Adventures

2525 Coho Drive Gabriola Island, B.C.

Redonda Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 285-2121

Morag Orr-Stevens

Steeling the Show

1095 Jeanette Ave, Box 321 Gabriola Island, B.C.

725 Clarendon Road, Box 194 Gabriola Island, B.C.

Pender Island Library

Sunstone Pottery

4407 Bedwell Harbour Road Pender Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 629-3722

PO Box 19 Gabriola Island, B.C.

Eddie Reid Memorial Library 140 East Point Road Saturna Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 539-5312

Gulf Island Kayaking 3451 Montague Road Galiano Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 539-2442

Everlasting Summer 194 McLennan Drive Salt Spring Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 653-9418

Hello Darlly Garden Art

Fogo Folk Art

Island Escapades

3065 Commodore Way Gabriola Island, B.C.

118 Natalie Lane Salt Spring Island, B.C. Tel: (250) 537-2553 Email: escapades@saltspring.com www.islandescapades.com

Gabriola Historical & Museum Society Box 213 Gabriola Island, B.C.

1430 Harrison Way Gabriola Island, B.C.

Pender Islands Museum 2410 South Otter Bay Road RR1 North Pender Island, B.C.

The Studio Tour Group of Saltspring Island Salt Spring Island, B.C.

Petroglyphs c/o 575 North Road Gabriola Island, B.C.

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Island Escapades has been offering Environmental Education programs in the spectacular Gulf Islands for 23 years. From interactive, action packed field trips including climbing, paddling and survival skills, to multi-day kayak expeditions, the emphasis is on fun, skill acquisition and marine ecology.

The National and Provincial Parks in this wondrous archipelago of pristine islands, offer a safe and stimulating environment in which to learn about local marine mammals, birds, intertidal species and first nations history. Our eclectic Eco Education modules and professional guides provide for a diverse adventurous experience that fosters team building, leadership development and an awareness of and appreciation for the natural environment.

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“You and your team provided us with an experience like no other. Two of our boys it turns out have never been overnight camping before. We spent almost the whole day debriefing – created a timeline, a word for every hour of our trip, artistic renderings of our favorite moments and acting out those epic activities. Thanks so much for giving us such a wonderful learning outdoor experience. I never thought I would hear the class raving so much and they also loved the food!” ~ Evergreen School

EXPERIENCE GALIANO: WILDERNESS ADVENTURE, CLOSER THAN YOU THINK As the first stop from Tsawwassen, Galiano is 1hr by ferry, but a world apart. Placid waters, pristine shorelines, and prolific wildlife make Galiano unique. Come for a day trip or camp for the weekend in adjacent Montague Harbour Provincial Park.

Galiano’s trail networks and cycle-friendly rural roadways offer endless hiking and biking opportunities, facilitating diverse itineraries.

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 30 YEARS Gulf Island Kayaking provides customizable kayak tours emphasizing local ecology and environmental stewardship through experiential learning. Since 1985, Ben Miltner and his enthusiastic local naturalist guides have provided unforgettable experiences sharing their passion for and knowledge of intertidal ecosystems and coastal history. info@seakayak.ca • (250) 539-2442

www.SeaKayak.ca

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Wildlife & Natural History Tours!

Since 1985!

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Mt Seymour Vancouver’s Starting Gate to Winter Recreation Mt Seymour 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

Education

Mt Seymour 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.

Mt Seymour’s programs focus on experiential leaning and fun. Our goal is to safely build success through positive learning, leading to rewarding and empowering life experiences.

Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are ideal 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 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 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 mtseymour.ca or call 604-986-2261 x215 to learn how Mt Seymour can help your students grow. b.c. school destinations directory

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Timberline Ranch

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is the Lower Mainland’s premium retreat centre, offering delicious, home-style meals, western-style facilities, top-notch programs, and fun, hospitable staff.

Overview: • Available for retreats, conferences, and field trips during fall, winter, and spring

• Available for overnight groups from 25-200

• Facilities are winterized and comfortable

• 10-25% cheaper than other retreat centres (check it out!)

• Less than an hour from anywhere in the Lower Mainland

Activity Highlights: • Horseback Trail Rides (45 horses) • Heated Swimming Pool (seasonal) • Archery Range • 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 • The Game Zone • Indoor Riding Arena • 73 acres of trails and adventure

Newly Updated Facilities!

• Town Hall – brand new, fully equipped conference room for 240 or two smaller groups • TR Lodge – bedrooms for 50+, washrooms, dining hall for 200, meeting spaces for 150+ • Western Town – beautiful western building that sleeps 60+, washrooms, showers, etc.

• Poolside Cabins – 9 cabins with washrooms and showers that sleep 80+

• Campfire Pits – with seating, wood, and kindling ready for your use • General Store – snacks and souvenirs

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

Summer Camp Fun – Year Round!

Timberline is a local retreat centre known for fantastic food, programs, facilities, and staff. Check it out!

www.timberlineranch.com

Kootenays 3 Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town

BC Interior Forestry Museum

Castlegar CPR Station Museum

Columbia Wetlands Adventures

Trans Canada Highway 1, 19 Km (12 Mi) West of Revelstoke Revelstoke, B.C.

5205 Highway 23 N Revelstoke, B.C.

400 - 13th Avenue Castlegar, B.C. Tel: (250) 365-6440

2629 Highway 95, PO Box 164 Parson, B.C. Tel: (250) 348-2235

Ainsworth Hot Springs

Box 997 Grand Forks, B.C. Tel: (250) 442-0892

Chamber of Mines Museum

Columbo Lodge Archives

215 Hall Street Nelson, B.C.

584 Rossland Avenue Trail, B.C.

Bonnington Arts Centre

Chocolate Orchard

CopperMoon Gifts & Indulgences

PO Box 250 Nakusp, B.C.

2931 Highway 3 Creston, B.C.

3186 Westlake Drive Christina Lake, B.C.

Boundary Museum

Christina Living Arts Centre 1675 Highway 3 Christina Lake, B.C.

Creston Valley Museum and The Stone House Museum

12698 Highway 3A Boswell, B.C.

6145 Reservoir Road Grand Forks, B.C. Tel: (250) 442-3737

B.R. Custom Furniture

Canadian Museum of Rail Travel

2407 Doukhobor Road, Box 45 Castlegar, B.C.

1 Van Horne Street Cranbrook, B.C. Tel: (250) 489-3918

4664 Carlson Road Nelson, B.C.

PO Box 1268 Ainsworth, B.C. Tel: (250) 229-4212

ALFA Guild Gallery PO Box 155 Nakusp, B.C.

Arrowsmith Gallery

Barefoot Handweaving PO Box 160 Crawford Bay, B.C.

BC Firefighters Museum Box 789 Rossland, B.C.

Big Rock Candy Mountain

Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street Nelson, B.C. Tel: (250) 352-6363

Cloudscapes Studio & Gallery

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

College Road Pottery 6260 College Road Grand Forks, B.C.

219 Devon Street Creston, B.C. Tel: (250) 428-9262

Creston Valley Wildlife Interpretation Centre 1760 West Creston Road Creston, B.C. Tel: (250) 402-6908

Doukhobour Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way Castlegar, B.C. Tel: (250) 365-5327

Cranbrook History Centre The Cranbrook History Centre celebrates local, regional, and national heritage and culture. Located on Highway 3/95 in beautiful downtown Cranbrook, British Columbia the facility features the: 57 VAN HORNE ST SOUTH CRANBROOK, B.C. V1C 1Y7

• Canadian Museum of Rail Travel • The elegant Royal Alexandra Hall • Cranbrook Museum • Archives • Model Railway Experience the rich tapestry of inspirational stories, educational exhibits, and historic train tours that the Cranbrook History Centre has to offer. From local and natural history, to paleontology and First Nation culture, there is something for everyone! Visitors of all ages enjoy the O and HO gauge model railways that take you back to historic Cranbrook, and the Fraser and Kettle Valleys.

Summer Hours: May through August / Daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm Winter Hours: September through April / 10:00am – 5:00pm Contact info: office@trainsdeluxe.com Telephone: 250-489-3918 For further information please visit our website at

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Kootenays Earthsong Creations

Greenwood Public Library

Kettle River Museum

Kootenay River Runners

7538 Upper Balfour Rd, Box 1 Balfour, B.C.

346 South Copper Street Greenwood, B.C. Tel: (250) 445-6111

907 Highway 3 Midway, B.C. Tel: (250) 449-2614

4987 Highway 93 Radium, B.C. Tel: (250) 347-9210

9851 Highway 93/95 Fort Steele, B.C. Tel: (250) 417-6000

Hand & Soul Woodworking Studio

Kootenay Candles

RR1, S3, C4 New Denver, B.C.

1511 Northwest Blvd Creston, B.C.

Kootenay Trout Hatchery Visitor Centre

Gallery 2 (formerly the Grand Forks Art Gallery)

Handweaving Studio/Gallery (formerly Weaver’s Corner)

Kootenay Forge/Breathless Glass/ Fireworks Copper Enamelling

524 Central Avenue Grand Forks, B.C. Tel: (250) 442-2211

16101, Highway 3A, Box 160 Crawford Bay, B.C.

PO Box 119 Crawford Bay, B.C.

Glacier National Park

Hidden Garden Gallery Box 201, 803 Kildare Street New Denver, B.C.

Kootenay Gallery of Art, History & Science

Friends of Fort Steele Society

Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-7500

Grand Forks Public Library 7342-5th Street Grand Forks, B.C. Tel: (250) 442-3944

Greenwood Museum and Visitor Centre 214 South Copper Avenue Greenwood, B.C. Tel: (250) 445-6355

Hirota Gallery 710 Indian Road Creston, B.C.

Kootenay Kayak Company

Hugh Keenleyside Dam Arrow Lakes Drive Castlegar, B.C. Tel: (250) 365-5299

Kaslo Village Hall 413 Fourth Street Kaslo, B.C.

120 Heritage Way (across from Castlegar Airport) Castlegar, B.C. 639 Baker Street Nelson, B.C. Tel: (250) 505-4549

Kootenay Paradise Photography Tours

4522 Fenwick Road Fort Steele, B.C. Tel: (250) 429-3214

McDowells’ Hilltop Gallery and Nora’s Feathered Nest 1683 37 Street Creston, B.C.

Nakusp & District Museum 92 6th Avenue N.W. Nakusp, B.C. Tel: (250) 265-0015

Nelson Museum 402 Anderson Street Nelson, B.C. Tel: (250) 352-9813

#809 - 622 Front Street Nelson, B.C.

BC Agriculture in the Classroom Through our programs and resources, students can learn about their food, their environment, and their future.

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Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain is not just a place that you visit. It is an immersive outdoor adventure that allows students to experience the awe-inspiring power of nature.

Engaging Expert Staff Grouse Mountain’s dedicated team of educators has been welcoming students to our unique mountaintop environment for more than a decade. Our instructors are professionals with a passion for science, sustainability, First Nations, wildlife and the outdoors. Not only are they chosen for their high level of teaching expertise but they are also smart, energetic leaders who have the ability to engage students of every age and ability.

Curriculum Matching Courses All of Grouse Mountain’s education programs are linked directly to prescribed learning outcomes allowing them to fit directly into lesson plans. Our programs are developed for teachers by teachers with fresh new program content included each and every year. Days at Grouse Mountain also mirror a typical school day running from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are suitable for all grades K to 12.

Younger students will be amazed by what they’ll learn during Comparing Plants and Animals (K), Bears of North America (K-Grade 3), Staying Alive (Grade 1), Animals in Their Environment (Grade 2) and Plants Are Important Too (Grade 3). Older children will delight in Living Organisms (Grade 4), Owls of Grouse Mountain (Grades 5-8), Adaptations Among the Kingdoms (Grade 6), and Survival Within the Ecosystem (Grade 7).

In keeping with the cultural component of our program, enjoy our 45-minute híwus presentation in an authentic Pacific Northwest Coast Longhouse. During this special presentation, led by an elder of the Squamish Nation, students will interactively discover the ancient customs, legends, dances and rich history of our First nation people. For students looking for an extended and compelling First Nations experience, our full-day híwus First Nations Cultural Program is also available.

Interactive Outdoor Components Each educational program we offer at Grouse Mountain contains both an interactive and an outdoor component. At the Peak of Vancouver activities range from skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating and snowshoeing in the winter to eco-walks, ranger talks, visits to the Eye of the Wind and GPS mapping tours in the summer.

Artists for Conservation Festival From September 19 to 30, 2015, Grouse Mountain will host a world-class art festival featuring a unique educational program that will connect youth with nature through art. Students will get to meet, be instructed by and interact with some of today’s leading local and international wildlife artists.

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Where Your Curriculum Comes Alive!

With curriculum-relevant programs for K-12, Grouse Mountain Adventures in Education offer days of hands-on fun that will teach your students about BC history, wildlife, ecology and more.

Visit grousemountain.com/education for more information.

only here ONE DESTINATION, ENDLESS EXPERIENCES

To book your adventure, email education@grousemountain.com or call 604.980.9311

Kootenays Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre 306 Josephine Street New Denver, B.C. Tel: (250) 358-7288

North Woven Broom PO Box 126 Crawford Bay, B.C.

Orchard Barn Studio & Gallery 3020 Erickson Road Creston, B.C.

Orde Creek Pottery 4999 - 32nd Street, RR1 (neat Creston) Canyon, B.C. Tel: (250) 428-4803

Phoenix Mountain

Red Mountain Resort

Rock Candy Mountain

Box 2428 Grand Forks, B.C. Tel: (250) 442-9838

Box 670 Rossland, B.C. Tel: (250) 362-7384

18850 Pass-Rock Candy East FSR Grand Forks, B.C. Tel: (250) 442-1253

Pottery by Bruce Mac Diarmid

Revelstoke Dam

Rock Island Pottery

7286 Highway 3A Nelson, B.C.

Route 253 Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-6515

3774 Rock Island Road Nakusp, B.C.

Revelstoke Museum & Archives

located at the summit of the Pass Revelstoke, B.C.

Pottery Etcetera 3270 Hall Frontage Road Grand Forks, B.C.

Pridham Studio 138 12 Ave N, PO Box 216 Creston, B.C.

Radium Hot Springs

315 First Street W Revelstoke, B.C.

Revelstoke Nickelodeon Museum 111 First Street W Revelstoke, B.C.

Revelstoke Railway Museum

Oxygen Art Centre

7556 Main Street East Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Tel: (250) 347-9331

707-622 Front Street Nelson, B.C.

Red Hot Ironworks

Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre

2308 Silver King Road Nelson, B.C.

PO Box 2655 Revelstoke, B.C.

Paintings & Other Wall Hangings 2417 Crusher Road Creston, B.C.

719 Track Street Revelstoke, B.C.

Rogers Pass Centre

Rossland Historical Museum & Archives & Leroi Mine PO Box 26, 1100 Hwy 3B Rossland, B.C. Tel: (888) 448-7844 / (250) 362-7722

Rouge Gallery 2004 Columbia Avenue Rossland, B.C.

S.S. Moyie 324 Front Street Kaslo, B.C. Tel: (250) 353-2525

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Interpretation

A Wetland Adventure Awaits You Offering science based elementary and high school programs: • guided wetland excursions • guided canoe tours • dip netting • science lab with microscopes • stewardship programs Programs available in May, June, Sept and Oct

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA) Wildlife Interpretation Centre Phone: (250) 402-6908 Email: education@crestonwildlife.ca Website: www.crestonwildlife.ca The CVWMA is an ideal outdoor classroom. With over 17,000 acres of protected wetland area and over 400 species of wildlife, the educational opportunities are endless! We are excited to offer hands-on, fun and informative school programs that are based on science curriculum.

Programs cover topics related to wetland ecosystems and wildlife. Elementary programs allow students to experience the sight and sounds of the wetland, while learning in a safe and professional environment.

Educational material and themes change yearly, staying current to teacher and student needs.

We also offer guided canoe tours that are full of surprises as you taste some wetland treats and learn more about the plants and animals.

Phone: (250) 402 6908 Email: education@crestonwildlife.ca

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High school students can participate our stewardship program, performing hands-on habitat management techniques such as removing invasive plant species and monitoring nesting boxes.

OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS START !

UNDER $20

Enrich Student Learning with Hands-ON Experiences!

• Overnight, Full or Half-Day Field Trips •Curriculum Based Activities & Experiential Education • Affordable Group Rates

Create life-long memories

Optional meals, camping and transportation available.

Choose to participate in a program that visits one, two or all three of our sites.

Book it all with one call!

1-888-877-2267

For bookings at a single venue please contact the organization directly.

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Kootenays Sacred Journey

Spencer Hill Orchard & Gallery

The Langham Cultural Centre

14435 Highway 3A Crawford Bay, B.C.

5615 Spencer Road Grand Forks, B.C.

Salmo Museum

Still Point Gallery

447 A Avenue Kaslo, B.C. Tel: (250) 353-2661

4th Street and Railway Avenue Salmo, B.C.

Site 6 C5 RR1 Slocan Park, B.C.

Salmo Ski Area

Summit Lake Ski Area

Box 894 Salmo, B.C. Tel: (250) 357-2323

Nakusp, B.C. Tel: (250) 265-3312

Sandon Museum & Visitors’ Centre Box 52 New Denver, B.C. Tel: (250) 358-7920

Sweet Water Promotional Solutions 104 - 601 Front Street Nelson, B.C.

Silversmith Power & Light Corp.

The Historical Rossland Museum and Gold Mine Tour

Powerhouse Road New Denver, B.C.

1100 Highway 3B Rossland, B.C.

Silvery Slocan Society

VISAC Community Art Gallery & Activity Centre 1501 Cedar Avenue Trail, B.C.

Toltec Art Gallery

White Grizzly Adventures

16116 Highway 3A Crawford Bay, B.C.

110 Duncan Dam Haul Road Meadow Creek , B.C.

Touchstones Nelson

White Water Ski Resort

502 Vernon Street Nelson, B.C. Tel: (250) 352-9813

Nelson, B.C. Tel: (250) 354-4944 Email: info@skiwhitewater.com

Trail Museum

Yaqan Nuki Heritage Centre

1051 Victoria Street Trail Memorial Centre Trail, B.C.

3560 Highway 21, Lower Kootenay Reserve, 3km S of Creston Creston, B.C.

Valley of the Ghosts Box 9 Silverton, B.C.

PO Box 301 New Denver, B.C.

FORT STEELE HERITAGE TOWN Fort Steele, B.C.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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www.FortSteele.ca | 250.417.6000 | info@FortSteele.bc.ca 9851 Hwy. 93/95, Fort Steele, BC V0B 1N0 (Located just 16 km. northeast of Cranbrook, BC)

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Choose Fort Steele to make history come alive!

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

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British Columbia Rockies Adventure Park / Enchanted Forest

Forestry Museum

Funtasia Fun Park

Golden Museum and Archives

PO Box 2938, 7060 Trans Canada Highway (Hwy#1) Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-9477 Email: info@skytrek.ca www.skytrekadventurepark.com

Highway #23 North Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-8078

Hwy 97/93 North Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. Tel: (250) 345-4511

Fort Steele Heritage Town and Park

Glacier Raft Company Ltd.

1302 - 11th Ave. South Golden, B.C. Tel: (250) 344-5169 Email: museum.golden@gmail.com

9851 Highway 93-95 Fort Steele, B.C. Tel: (250) 417-6000 add www.fortsteele.ca

PO Box 428, 612 7th Street North Golden, B.C. Tel: (877) 344-RAFT (7238)

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

Heritage Ghost Town Box 860 Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-2109

Artrageous Gallery PO Box 84 Cranbrook, B.C.

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Artym Gallery 934 - 7th Avenue Invermere, B.C.

Bavin Glassworks 4884a Athalmer Highway Invermere, B.C.

Offers family condo style accommodations in Banff National Park.

Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation 201 Kicking Horse Avenue Field, B.C.

Canyon Creek Pottery & Gallery 917 North 10th Avenue, Box 528 Golden, B.C.

Columbia River Outfitters Box 787 Invermere, B.C. Tel: (250) 342-7397

Echo Field Paintball Box 286 Cranbrook, B.C. Tel: (250) 421-7722

Eleven 22 Guesthouse Grill & Liquids 1122-10th Avenue S, Box 4082 Golden, B.C.

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

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

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

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amilies love our two giant indoor waterslides, swimming pool, kiddie pool, game room and popular multilevel indoor playzone. Relax in the saunas and whirlpools or enjoy unlimited access to our fitness room and barbecue stations.

Registered guests of Douglas Fir Resort enjoy FREE AND UNLIMITED use of the Town of Banff shuttle bus system.

525 TUNNEL MOUNTAIN ROAD, BANFF, ALBERTA • 1-800-661-9267 • stay@douglasfir.com www.douglasfir.com

Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets Surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of Tunnel Mountain, the Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets is ideally located on peaceful Tunnel Mountain, only four minutes above downtown Banff. The resort boasts scenic views of the Canadian Rockies right from your hotel room’s private balcony or patio.

Right out our back door have access to many hiking and bike trails. Hike Tunnel Mountain or down to the Hoodoos to see breathtaking views of the Rockies and Bow Valley.

This family-friendly property is located inside Banff National Park and easily accessible to 301 ski runs and 32 ski lifts located at Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise ski hills.

Unique accommodations include condos, chalets, speciality suites and threebedroom (four-bathroom) family suites for up to 10 people!

All units have full kitchens, air-conditioning and fireplace (most are woodburning). In all of our rooms are flat-screen TVs and DVD players! It is easy for families to bring all of their electronic gaming systems (Wii, Xbox, PS2, etc.), with our plug-and-play easy-connect panel in the living room (don’t forget to bring your connector cables and favourite DVDs).

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British Columbia Rockies Kicking Horse Mountain

Natural Escapes Kayaking

Revelstoke Hydro Dam

1500 Kicking Horse Trail PO Box 839 Golden, B.C. Tel: (866) SKI-KICK (754-5425)

1115 Pineridge Crescent Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-2679

Highway 23 Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-6211

Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre

Revelstoke Museum and Archives

Triple C Trailrides

315 First Steet West Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-3067

2306 Blaeberry Road Golden, B.C. Tel: (250) 344-6579

Revelstoke Railway Museum

Valemount Area Museum and Archives

Kicking Horse Culture (formerly Golden District Arts Council) Box 228 Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 Tel: 250 344-6186 Email: info@kickinghorseculture.ca

Kimberley Arts at Centre 64 64 Deer Park Avenue Kimberley, B.C.

Kimberley Heritage Museum

1745 Short Road Golden, B.C. Tel: (250) 344-6798

Panorama Resort 2000 Panorama Drive Panorama, B.C. Tel: (250) 342-6941

Playland Family Fun Park

719 Track Street Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-6060

Robert W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary

105 Spokane Kimberley, B.C.

Hwy 93/95 Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Tel: (250) 347-9300

Valemount, B.C. Tel: (250) 566-4846

Kimberly Alpine Resort

Powder Springs Resort

Box 40 Kimberley, B.C. Tel: (250) 427-4881

Box 1497 Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 837-5151

Box 2567 Golden, B.C.

Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre

Pynelogs Cultural Centre

7468 Mission Road Cranbrook, B.C. Tel: (250) 489-2372

1720 4th Avenue Invermere, B.C.

Legacy of Light Gallery PO Box 682 Golden, B.C.

P. O. Box 695 Invermere, B.C. Tel: (250) 342-3889

Mountain Driftwood Gallery

Rafter J Frontier Village

1133 - 6th Avenue Valemount, B.C.

1870 Upper Donald Road Golden, B.C. Tel: (250) 344-6432

Naked Earth Gallery 702A 3rd Avenue, PO Box 1812 Fernie, B.C.

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R.K. Heli Ski Panorama

Ray’s Museum 838 Canyon Creek Golden, B.C.

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Selkirk Glass Ltd.

Stephanie’s Glass & Art PO Box 1246, 532 Victoria Avenue Fernie, B.C.

Sullivan Mine and Railway Historical Society PO Box 94 Kimberley, B.C.

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

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

Trains Deluxe - The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel in Cranbrook 57 Horne Street S, (Hwy 3/95) Cranbrook, B.C.

1090 Main Street, Across the tracks Valemount, B.C. Tel: (250) 566-4177

Wapiti Ski Club 1000 Natal Elkford, B.C. Tel: (250) 865-2020

Wet and Wild Adventures Box 2586 Golden, B.C. Tel: (250) 344-6546

White Tooth Ski Area Box 1925 Golden, B.C. Tel: (250) 344-6114

Windermere Valley Pioneer Museum & Archives 622 - 3rd Street Invermere, B.C.

Yoho National Park PO Box 99, Trans Canada Highway Field, B.C. Tel: (250) 343-6783

SkyTrek Adventure Park SkyTrek Adventure Park is an aerial adventure park filled with fun and exciting games within the trees. Students and their teachers can challenge themselves on the aerial trekking course or get a rush of adrenaline at the Adventure Tower.

Students who choose to do the aerial trekking course will be working their way through a series of obstacles within the trees. The course has four different levels that get progressively higher and more challenging.

We provide everyone with a harness, helmet, and all the necessary gear.

Our experienced and enthusiastic staff will demonstrate and explain how to safely and properly move through the course on our training course.

This course is close to the ground and exposes everyone to some of the obstacles they’re going to see on the course, but at a comfortable height.

Once they’ve demonstrated they feel confident on the training course, it’s onto the green course. Then onto blue, black, then double black. On

the course, you’ll walk along suspension bridges and tight ropes, ride ziplines, and even snowboard between tree tops!

The Adventure Tower is filled with adrenaline-pumping fun. There’s a 13-metre high simulated free fall, a giant swing, a swinging log with climbing holds, and two different climbing walls. One is animal and nature-themed, while the other is our new Indiana Jones-themed wall.

The new wall features three different climbing routes that have blocks, vines, and snakes to use to climb up. It’s sure to get your heart pumping and your muscles working.

The activities at SkyTrek Adventure Park encourage teamwork and inspire self-confidence. Students help motivate and encourage each other, as well as celebrate each other’s success. A lot of people are taken out of their comfort zone and exposed to something brand new. We try and make their experience as fun and as memorable as possible!

Located beside the Enchanted Forest between Revelstoke and Sicamous, SkyTrek Adventure Park is open from mid-May to Thanksgiving weekend.

For more information, contact: Veronika Stevenson, Operations Manager May to October:

Toll Free: 1-866-944-9744 • Phone: 250-837-9477 Off season: Phone: 250-837-8673 Email: groups@skytrekadventurepark.com • Website: www.skytrekadventurepark.com b.c. school destinations directory

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EDUCATION DELIVERED IN HISTORIC LEAPS AND BOUNDS.

BARKERVILLE G ld and new since 1862

1-888-994-3332 • www.barkerville.ca • A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Barkerville education programs generously supported by

THEN The largest city north of San Francisco and west of Chicago.

NOW The largest historic site in western North America.

Experience living history in a spectacular setting

Guided Town Tours

Cornish Waterwheel

Barnard’s Express Stagecoach Rides

Eldorado Gold Panning

Theatre Royal

Blacksmith Demonstrations

Early Justice

Wendle House

McMahon’s Confectionery

Chinese School

Historic Chinatown

Trail to Barkerville Cemetery

Schoolhouse Lessons

Goldfield Bakery

Mason & Daly General Store

Students and teachers alike can experience Barkerville history through our established Barkerville School Program.

Visit Barkerville for the day, or stay overnight in the area to experience several enriched days of history lessons at their best.

For more information visit barkerville.ca.

To book your school’s visit call Barkerville at 1-888-994-3332 Ext. #29 or email judy.mooring@barkerville.ca.

Central & North 83 Mile Farm Equipment Museum 7988 Montessa Road 100 Mile House, B.C.

Adams Igloo Wildlife Museum 11955 Yellowhead Highway Smithers, B.C.

Alaska Highway House 10201 10th Street Dawson Creek, B.C.

Aquabatics

Community Arts Council of Prince George 2880 15th Avenue Prince George, B.C.

Cottonwood House Historic Site 4660 Barkerville Highway Quesnel, B.C.

Darlene’s Woven Couture 394 George Street Prince George, B.C.

Fort St. John North Peace Museum

Kitimat Museum & Archives

9323 - 100th Street Fort St. John, B.C.

293 City Centre Kitimat, B.C. Tel: (250) 632-8950 www.kitimatmuseum.ca

George Little House 3100 Kalum Street Terrace, B.C.

Gifts of the Gab 1639 Victoria Street Prince George, B.C.

Granisle Museum

Ksan Historical Village and Museum Box 326 Hazelton, B.C. Tel: (250) 842-5544

Kwinitsa Station Railway Museum 100 - 1st Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C.

1960 Hudson Bay Mountain Road Smithers, B.C. Tel: (250) 847-3678

Dawson Creek Art Gallery

Atlin Historical Museum

Dawson Creek Station Museum

Box 111 Atlin, B.C.

900 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, B.C.

387 Eagle Avenue, Old Masset Reserve Masset, B.C.

Barb’s Pottery

Dixon Entrance Museum

Haida Expeditions Ltd.

PO Box 363 Bella Coola, B.C.

PO Box 183 Masset, B.C.

Barkerville Historic Town

Evergreen Studio

Box 1297 Skidegate, B.C. Tel: (250) 559-7885 ext. 228

Box 19, 14301 Highway 26 Barkerville, B.C. Tel: (888) 994-3332 Email: barkerville@barkerville.ca www.barkerville.ca

10316 - 100 Street Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

Haida Heritage Centre at KAY Llnagaay

Evergreen Woodwork

2 Second Beach Road Skidegate, B.C. Tel: (250) 559-7885

86 Centennial Drive Mackenzie, B.C.

Hayday Stained Glass Windows & Wood

Old Anglican Church on Bowman Crescent Wells, B.C.

BC Cowboy, Rodeo and Ranch Museum 113 North 4th Avenue Williams Lake, B.C. Tel: (250) 392-7404

Bella Coola Valley Museum 269 Highway 20 Bella Coola, B.C.

Bulkley Valley Museum 1425 Main Street Smithers, B.C. Tel: (250) 847-5322

Busy Fingers Boutique C#1 Faessler Site, RR#1 Lone Butte, B.C.

Central 100 Mile House Library 449 S Birch Avenue 100 Mile House, B.C. Tel: (250) 395-2332

Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum 850 River Road Prince George, B.C.

101 - 816 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, B.C.

394 Park Road Sandspit, B.C.

Exploration Place Science Centre and Museum PO Box 1779 Prince George, B.C.

Flour Mill Volcano South Cariboo Visitor Centre 155 Airport Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. Tel: (250) 395-5353

Fort Nelson Heritage Museum Mile 300 Alaska Highway, PO Box 716 Fort Nelson, B.C. Tel: (250) 774-3536

Fort Nelson Heritage Museum Box 716 Fort Nelson, B.C.

Fort St. James National Historic Site 280 Kwah Road W Fort St. James, B.C.

Fort St. John Friendship Society Craft Shop 10208 - 95 Avenue Fort St. John, B.C.

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Babine Drive Granisle, B.C.

Haida Arts & Jewelry

Box 63 Lone Butte, B.C.

Heritage Park Museum

Lakes District Museum Society 540 Highway 16 Burns Lake, B.C.

Little Prairie Heritage Museum 5633 Westgate Road Chetwynd, B.C.

Lone Butte Water Tower Located on Highway 24 Lone Butte BC, B.C.

Mackenzie & District Museum

Marie Nagel Art Studio

McBride Train Station

4702 Kerby Avenue Terrace, B.C.

Main Street & 1st Avenue McBride, B.C. Tel: (888) 842-7245

Huble Homestead Historic Site

Moricetown Interpretive Centre

202-1685 3rd Avenue Prince George, B.C. Tel: (250) 564-7033 Email: admin@hublehomestead.ca

#3 - 205 Beaver Road Smithers, B.C.

Hudson’s Hope Museum 9510 Beattie Drive Hudson’s Hope, B.C. Tel: (250) 783-5735 Email: hhmuseum@pris.ca

Murray Ridge Ski Hill PO Box 866, Chalet Drive Fort St. James, B.C. Tel: (250) 996-8515

Museum of Northern B.C.

Icehouse Gallery

100 First Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. Tel: (250) 624-3207

#190 - 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C.

Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin

Indian Rock Paintings

113 North 4th Avenue Williams Lake, B.C.

Box 640 Fort St. James, B.C.

Noah’s Ark Adventureland 7291 Swanson Road Prince George, B.C. Tel: (250) 563-2576 www.noahsark.ca

Central & North North Coast Artist’s Cooperative 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C.

North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site

Qay’llnagaay Heritage Centre Society PO Box 1523 Skidegate, B.C.

603 Columbia Street Stewart, B.C. Tel: (250) 963-7542

Tumbler Ridge Museum & Dinosaur Centre 270 Southgate Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Tabor Mountain Ski Resort

Two Rivers Art Gallery

705 Carson Avenue Quesnel, B.C.

17875 E Highway 16 Prince George, B.C. Tel: (250) 963-7542

725 Civic Plaza Prince George, B.C.

10015 100 Avenue Fort St. John, B.C. Tel: (250) 785-1992

Quesnel Art Gallery

T-Caves

500 North Star Road Quesnel, B.C.

Box 640 Fort St. James, B.C.

23 km west of Hudson’s Hope Hudson’s Hope, B.C. Tel: (250) 783-5211

Northern Albacore 2 Marine Charters

Quesnel’s Antique Machinery Park

Terrace & District Museum Society & Heritage Park Museum

1889 Skeena Drive Port Edward, B.C.

North Peace Cultural Centre

Box 22042 Prince Rupert, B.C. Tel: (250) 622-7854

Peace Canyon Generating Station BC Hydro PO Box 359 Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

Peace Gallery North 10015 - 100th Avenue Fort St. John, B.C.

Quesnel & District Museum and Archives

Stewart Historical Museum

3055 Dragon Lake Road Quesnel, B.C.

Railway & Forestry Museum

Rainbows Gallery

3100 Kalum Street Terrace, B.C.

4120 Pooley Street Wells, B.C. Tel: (250) 994-3422

Terrace Public Art Gallery

Whistle Stop Gallery

4610 Park Avenue Terrace, B.C.

PO Box 107 McBride, B.C.

The Exploration Place - Science Centre & Museum

White Tooth Gold Adventures

3201 - 3rd Avenue Queen Charlotte, B.C.

Restored Trappers Cabin & Alwin Holland Park

Port Clements Historical Society

Russ Baker Memorial

45 Bayview Port Clements, B.C.

Box 640 Fort St. James, B.C.

Pouce Coupe Museum

Seashore Charters Ltd

5006 - 49 Avenue Pouce Coupe, B.C. Tel: (250) 786-5794

215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C.

Powder King Ski Village

1534 11th Avenue East Prince Rupert, B.C. Tel: (250) 624-5246

Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, B.C. Tel: (250) 564-3568

Prince Rupert Fire Museum 200 - 1st Avenue West, Beside Prince Rupert Fire Department Prince Rupert, B.C.

Purden Lake and Ski Resort PO Box 1239 Prince George, B.C. Tel: (250) 565-7777

1901 Alaska Highway Dawson Creek, B.C. Tel: (250) 782-7144

Terrace Nisga’a Society Carving Shed

Box 433 Bella Coola, B.C.

Mile 122 John Hart Highway, PO Box 487 Mackenzie, B.C. Tel: (866) POW-KING (769-5464)

Walter Wright Pioneer Village

PO Box 2408 Prince George, B.C.

PO Box 330 (Highway 29 between Hudsons Hope and Peace Canyon Dam) Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

Petroglyph Gallery

PO Box 512 Terrace, B.C.

W.A.C. Bennett Dam/B.C. Hydro

Skeena Kayaking

Ski Smithers 3866 Railway Avenue Smithers, B.C. Tel: (250) 847-2058

Smithers Public Art Gallery 1425 Main Street Smithers, B.C.

Station House Studio & Art Gallery 1 Mackenzie Avenue North Williams Lake, B.C.

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

333 Becott Place, In Fort George Park Prince George, B.C.

The Moresby Explorers Ltd. Box 127, 365 Beach Road Sandspit, B.C. Tel: (250) 637-2215

The Station Museum and Art Program 816 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, B.C. Tel: (250) 782-2601

The Stone Bear Gallery (Original Sculptures) 380 First Street PO Box 421, B.C.

Tomlinson Studio/Gallery 155 Sulphurous Lake RR#1 Lone Butte, B.C.

Wells Museum

Box 206 Wells, B.C. Tel: (250) 994-2345

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

Xat’sull Heritage Village Soda Creek Williams Lake, B.C.

Xat’sull Heritage Village 3405 Mountain House Road Williams Lake, B.C. Tel: (250) 297-6502 Email: heritagevillage@xatsull.com www.xatsullheritagevillage.com

Xeres Porcelain Corp.

1642 Miza Road Quesnel, B.C.

Trappers Cabin Westgate Road, Box 1777 Chetwynd, B.C.

Tribal Accents 509 - 3rd Avenue W. Prince Rupert, B.C.

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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 Agassiz Library

Boston Bar Library

Chilliwack Heritage Park

7140 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, B.C. Tel: (604) 796-9510

47643 Old Boston Bar Road Boston Bar, B.C. Tel: (604) 867-8847

44140 Luckakuck Way Chilliwack, B.C. Tel: (604) 824-9927

Agassiz-Harrison Museum

Bridal Falls Waterpark

Chilliwack Library

7011 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz, B.C. Tel: (604) 796-3545

53790 Popkum Road S. Rosedale, B.C. Tel: (604) 794-7455 www.bridalfallswaterpark.com

45860 First Avenue Chilliwack, B.C. Tel: (604) 792-1941

Castle Fun Park

45820 Spadina Avenue Chilliwack, B.C. Tel: (604) 795-5210

B.C. Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Abbotsford Agriculture Centre, 1767 Angus Campbell Road Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: (604) 854-6064

36165 North Parallel Road Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: (604) 850-0411 www.castlefunpark.com

Chilliwack Museum & Archives

Christ Church Anglican & National Historic Site 681 Fraser Avenue Hope, B.C. Tel: (604) 869-5402

Clayburn Comforts Soap & Body Works 34866 Clayburn Road Abbotsford, B.C.

Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way Clearbrook, B.C. Tel: (604) 859-7814

Cox Station Quarry 6850 Cox Road Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: (604) 826-4611

Cultus Lake WaterPark

World Class Miniature Wonderland

4150 Columbia Valley Highway Cultus, B.C. Tel: (604) 858-7241

Experience 4000 sq ft. of family fun with 45 computer controlled trains traveling on 2 km of tracks weaving through mountains and towns. Discover the 18000 handpainted little people in scale (HO) placed in humorous situations.

Watch the unique operational car system running through towns, stopping for gas and traffic lights.

Dinotown

Dickens Sweets and British Museum 45945 Alexander Avenue Chilliwack, B.C. 53480 Bridal Falls Road Rosedale, B.C. Tel: (604) 794-7410

Fraser River Heritage Park 7494 Mary Street Mission, B.C. Tel: (604) 826-0277

Fraser River Heritage Regional Park PO Box 3341 Mission, B.C.

So much more than Trains!

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.

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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.

BFWP BFWP -- Colours Colours & & Bubbles Bubbles 53790 Popkum 53790 Popkum Rd. SouthRd. South 53790 Popkum Rosedale, Rosedale, BC Rd.BCSouth Rosedale, BC

604-794-7455 604-794-7455 604-794-7455

• 4 advanced slides • 2 intermediate slides • 1 tube slide • 3 kiddie slides • HEATED water on all slides (heated up to 80ºF) • Gigantic hot tub (heated up to 100ºF) • Lifejacket & locker rentals • Showers, restrooms & change rooms • Gift shop • Ice cream & coffee shop • Concession & snack bar • Acres of lawn and picnic area • FREE parking • VIP areas Includes hard shelter, insect netting, propane BBQ and ice cooler (Call for details) • Camping Next Door at Camperland RV Resort at Bridal Falls

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Bridal Falls Water Park is located in Bridal Falls next to Camperland RV Resort.

Bridal Falls Water Park is located in Bridal Falls next to Camperland RV Resort.

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Bridal falls offers schools and special group rates.

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The water park is open from the May long weekend until September long weekend.

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with KUMSHEEN Rafting Resort Since 1973 KUMSHEEN has rafted over 250,000 guests safely down the Legendary Thompson and Mighty Fraser rivers, building a reputation as one of Western Canada’s top adventure destinations.

Since 1994 we have created the ultimate end-of-school celebrations for over 29,000 students. Every year our dry-grad program evolves, as we continue to deliver safe, professional, stress-free, and incredibly fun events.

Bring your group for 3 hours or 3 days, you’ll be glad you did!

Visit www.KUMSHEEN.com for more info.

Choose one adventure...

...or stay for them all!

For bookings or more informa�on� contact us at: www.ManningPark.com Phone: 604-668-5922 Toll free: 1-800-330-3321 Email: info@manningpark.com

Manning Park Resort - something for everyone!

Nestled in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, Manning Park offers a breathtaking loca�on to allow your students to make connec�ons with nature, each other and themselves - and all an easy bus ride away! Under a 2.5 hour drive from most places in the lower mainland, Manning Park Resort is s�ll able to give you and your students the feeling of being remote with its unique loca�on in the middle of a Class A Provincial Park.

The byword in Manning Park is variety! There is truly something here for every season, for every skill and ac�vity level, for every class of every size, or some�mes even a whole school!

While Coastal Mountains are o�en le� wai�ng for snow, Manning is just high enough in eleva�on and close enough to the interior to turn coastal rain into fresh powder to supply a mul�tude of winter ac�vi�es. Choose from downhill skiing or snowboarding, cross country skiing (both classic and skate skiing), tubing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and ice ska�ng, or stay a few days and fit it all in!

For skiing, boarding and cross country skiing we offer lessons from cer�fied instructors and we can also ou�it your class in rental equipment complete with helmets. You can also add in a fun, educa�onal component to your trip with a guided snowshoe program. We’ll get your students moving with a snowshoe adventure while learning about winter survival or another topic of your choice. A�er a busy day on the slopes or trails, book ahead and we’ll open the ice skate rentals for you so you can challenge your students to a game of shinny on our outdoor, night lit ska�ng rink.

Spring or Fall you can connect the curriculum to the real world with educa�on programs tailored to your needs and designed by a cer�fied teacher.

Make science, art or even math come alive for your students with the incredible array of plants and animals who call Manning Park their home.

In the early fall or late spring you could also challenge your students to one of Manning’s many hikes, or rent canoes or kayaks on sparkling Lightning Lake. No ma�er the season - we’ve got ac�vi�es for everyone!

There are a mul�tude of accommoda�on op�ons for your group as well. Camping is available year round (try winter camping for serious character building!) at Lone Duck Bay Group Campsite.

Want a more civilized approach? We offer an array of cabins to hold from 8-14 students each, and even have a unique, self-contained facility called the Last Resort that can hold up to 50 people at once! Our cabins offer kitchens so your students can increase their learning experience catering their own stay, or if you’d prefer our chef can create a variety of meal op�ons to suit any budget.

For those staying with us, you and your students can relax at the end of the day in the games room in the basement of the lodge, or swim in our Loon Lagoon facility featuring a saltwater swimming pool with two hot tubs, sauna and steam room.

Get started with making connec�ons today!

For accommoda�ons please contact info@manningpark.com or phone 604-668-5922.

For ac�vi�es please contact jo@manningpark.com or phone 604-668-5933 x1339.

Fraser Valley Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre

Glen Valley Organic Farm

Hope Arts Gallery & Hope Artists Guild

Hope Slide Viewpoint & Rest Area

349 Fort Street Hope, B.C.

Hwy 3, East of Hope, Hope Visitor Info Centre, Box 370 Hope, B.C.

Hell’s Gate Airtram

Hope Library

Kariton House Gallery

Westham Island Road Delta, B.C. Tel: (604) 946-6980

43111 Trans Canada Highway Boston Bar, B.C. Tel: (604) 867-9277 www.hellsgateairtram.com

1005A 6th Avenue Hope, B.C. Tel: (604) 869-2313

c/o The Abbotsford Arts Council, PO Box 33 Abbotsford, B.C.

George Mackie Library

Hemlock Valley Resorts

Hope Museum & Home Gold Mill

Kilby Historic Site

8440 112th Street Delta, B.C. Tel: (604) 594-8155

20955 Hemlock Valley Road Agassiz, B.C. Tel: (866) 332-3326

919 Water Avenue Hope, B.C. Tel: (604) 869-7322

215 Kilby Road Harrison Mills, B.C. Tel: (604) 796-9576 Email: info@kilby.ca www.kilby.ca

34345 Vye Road Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: (604) 504-4716

George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary

8550 Bradner Road Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: (604) 856 0017

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.

Thanksgiv Open late April through

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

KILBY HISTORIC SITE

1920 Living History • Costumed Interpreters & Interactive Exhibits • Home-Style Restaurant • Orchard Playground • Unique Gift Shop • Sandy Beaches • Boat Launch • Nature Trails • Swimming & Fishing | OPEN APRIL - OCTOBER | 604-796-9576 | www.kilby.ca | 215 Kilby Rd., Harrison Mills Just off Scenic Hwy 7, 30 minutes east of Mission

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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

2706 Spring Street, Port Moody BC V3H 0G1

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

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! 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.

Outdoor School Program 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.

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

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RockRidge Canyon

Our Pinnacle Day Lodge is an awe-inspiring post and beam

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, and a variety of academic curricular based field trips.

building in the heart of camp. The Pinnacle Dining Room

Our 1,500 acre property is nestled in a secluded valley which includes a 3km long private lake. Since the land was donated 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 – we’re far beyond the ordinary!!

snack bar, gift store, and the Loft Espresso Bar

The facilities at RockRidge Canyon are second to none.

We can comfortably accommodate groups of 30 to 400 (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 15 breakout spaces of various sizes are available for use.

• Walking, hiking and mountain biking trails (marked trails

Nicola, Tulameen and Similkameen Lodges are perfect for student groups. Lodge dorm rooms sleep 12 to 14 people, and every room is equipped with a private en suite bathroom with multiple showers, toilets, and sinks. A lounge/meeting space is available on each floor. In total, we can accommodate 350 people in dorm rooms.

• Two natural ice surfaces for pond hockey and skating

Wolfe Creek Lodge is a full service luxury lodge with 43 wellappointed guest rooms designed for adults. A maximum of 116 people may be accommodated, depending on room configuration. The lodge is ideal for community building and networking as people mingle in the inviting lounge areas with fireplaces.

(May, June, September & October)

The Okanagan and Little Rimrock meeting rooms can accommodate more formal gatherings. The Rimrock Dining Room provides an intimate setting for up to 80 guests. Wolfe Creek Lodge is the perfect location for a Staff Retreat or Pro D event.

seats up to 500, it features soaring ceilings and an 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,

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 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 • Hiking and snowshoeing (30 pairs available) • 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 • Waterfront featuring the Blob, beachfront, and 3 sand volleyball courts • Sports courts: basketball, ball hockey & soccer (all with night lighting) • Mountain bikes (24) • Olympic short course outdoor swimming pool with dive tank (open May 15 – Sept. 30) • 10 element high ropes course • Kayaks, dragon boats, and 40 person pontoon boat • Disc golf course

www.rockridgecanyon.ca RockRidge Canyon will astound you.

It’s worth the trip!

An Adventure in Excellence!

www.rockridgecanyon.ca

Fraser Valley Ladner Pioneer Library

Manning Park Resort

Mission Art Gallery

Mount Lehman Library

4683 51st Street Ladner, B.C. Tel: (604) 946-6215

7500 Highway 3 Manning Park, B.C. Tel: (604) 668-5922 Email: info@manningpark.com www.manningpark.com

33529 1st Avenue Mission, B.C.

5875 Mt. Lehman Road Mount Lehman, B.C. Tel: (604) 856-4988

Langley Library 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 514-2850

Minter Gardens 52892 Bunker Road Rosedale, B.C. Tel: (604) 794-7191

Mission Library 33247 Second Avenue Mission, B.C. Tel: (604) 826-6610

Mission Museum 33201 2nd Avenue Mission, B.C. Tel: (604) 826-1011

MSA Centennial Library 33660 South Fraser Way Fraser, B.C. Tel: (604) 853-1753

Othello-Quinette Tunnels, Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park Box 370 Hope, B.C.

Power House at Stave Falls

THE REPTILE GUY

Rescue and Education Center Stations Set-Up - 8 Stations in your gym with an assortment of reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids.

- Teaches kids (and teachers) about animal adaptations and conservation.

- Very hands-on setting with the use of parent volunteers. + Rates: + Half Day $375.00 (morning bell to lunch bell, or lunch bell to end of day bell)

+ Full Day $650.00 (morning bell to end of day bell)

+ Fuel charges may apply

Individual Class Presentations - 1 Hour (12-15 animals) $200 - 2 Hours (20-25 animals) $300 + Fuel charges may apply To check availability and book in, please contact: 604-746-7228 or mike@reptileguy.ca

31338 Dewdney Trunk Road Mission, B.C. Tel: (604) 462-1222

Sandstone Gallery 53560 Bridal Falls Road Rosedale, B.C.

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

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

The Back Porch 6116 Golf Road Agassiz, B.C.

The Glass Hive Studio 30273 Canary Court Abbotsford, B.C.

The Longhouse Extension Program 7201 Vedder Road, Building 19 Chilliwack, B.C. Tel: (604) 824-2498

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

Trethewey House Heritage Site/ MSA Museum 2313 Ware Street Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: (604) 853-0313

Westminster Abbey Benedictine Monastery c/o Seminary of Christ the King, 34224 Dewdney Trunk Rd Mission, B.C.

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Learning through the lens of

swordplay

Come to us or we come to you S wordplay lessons & demonstr ations P E, science, histor y, dr ama & more Many P LO’s co vered in one visit!

Inter active ar ms & ar mour museum Customiz ed shor t and long progr ams Ages 8 to 18

Academie Duello Academie Duello is the world’s largest centre for the research and practice of Historical European Swordplay and Martial Arts. The school features classes and programs on swordplay and history for youth of all ages. Kids discover the exciting world of knights and chivalry, feudalism and warfare, courtly grace and heraldry, through hands-on classes and interactive exhibits in our arms and armour discovery centre.

Our location is in Vancouver’s historic Gas Town district and is easy to get to by transit. We are close to Waterfront Station and there is ample parking in the area. Programs can be designed for your particular learning objectives and can range from short one-hour visits through our museum to two and four hour visits that include classes in swordplay, archery, and more as well as including an interactive view of many historical topics.

European swordplay and martial arts are a great vehicle for learning about history, mathematics, science, and drama.

We have school groups as big as 90 students join us each year and are proud to be a place that people come back to again and again.

We also have a farm and equestrian centre in Richmond that can host larger school groups, and gives students the opportunity to interact with horses and learn about the heart of knighthood and mounted warfare.

Visit the school programs area of our website for more information (http://www.academieduello.com/groups).

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Fraser Valley Xaytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre 35087 Lougheed Highway Mission, B.C. Tel: (604) 820-9725

Yale Historic Site & Museum

Yale Library

Yarrow Library

31187 Douglas Street Yale, B.C. Tel: (604) 863-2324

65050 Albert Street Yale, B.C. Tel: (604) 863-2279

4670 Community Street Chilliwack, B.C. Tel: (604) 823-4664

Historic Yale

Yale, B.C. was once the largest city north of San Francisco and west of Chicago. Originally established in 1848 as a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post, Yale grew with the influx of an estimated 30,000 gold miners during the gold rush of 1858. In the 1860s, with the construction of the Cariboo Wagon Road, Yale became the main terminal for one of the largest sternwheeler routes in North America, and the 1880s saw the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, with construction headquarters housed in Yale.

At the Yale Historic Site, we will create a day suited to the ages and education levels of your students.

• Visit the 1870s Creighton House Museum • Tour St. John the Divine Church built in 1863 • Dress in period costume to explore our Living History Tent City • Learn how to gold pan • Take a guided walking tour of Historic Yale • Scavenger hunts, games, crafts or float trips down the Fraser River are available

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/thedragonboatbc @dragonboatbc

Dragon Boat BC The Dragon Zone Paddling Club believes that all kids should have the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of sport. We’ve created programs that encourage high school students to create teams through their schools and community centres. The Dragon Zone Paddling Club also provides supported programs to youth in order to remove the financial barriers that prevent them from participating in an activity that could begin a lifelong love of sport.

Junior Programs Overview Two different programs are available to school groups, community centres and youth organizations, and both include the use of all equipment (boats, paddles, personal floatation devices). a) Standard Youth team program: This program is for high school students who have already formed their team, have their coaches and sponsors, and don’t need any further development help from the Club. This program participates in the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival, held annually in June, and the Dragon Zone Junior Regatta in May. b) Supported Youth program: This program is for high school-age students who wish to organize a team but don’t have an adult sponsor or coach.

The Club arranges for two trained adults to assist each team with instruction and coaching, and guide them toward self-management, teaching them important life skills such as peer communication, responsibility and organizational skills. Participation in the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival Races is free of charge to these junior teams. There’s a small charge for some of the other activities, but the Club aims to keep all student costs under $60 each for a season of paddling including instruction, use of equipment, race and regatta registrations and safety and sport equipment. The 2015 price for Supported Youth Program is $1,500 plus GST.

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Greater Vancouver 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives 2025 11th Avenue West Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 666-4370

Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay 412 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 568-9907 www.academieduello.com

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

Aldergrove Telephone Museum & Community Archives The Aldergrove Historical Society Aldergrove, B.C.

Art Institute of Vancouver 300 - 609 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C.

Arts & Cultural Guide to British Columbia

Aldergrove Library

Aldor Acres Dairy Centre

26770 29 Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 856-6415

8301 252nd Street Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 888-2403

421 Richmond Street New Westminster, B.C.

Appleton Galleries

1585 John Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 687-5315 ext. 253

1646 W 75th Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

Arts Club Theatre Company

In 1997 David and Linda Penn took over the Bear Creek Park Train & Mini-golf facility. It is a privately owned business run by Linda Penn. The trains were brought over from England and the city of Surrey agreed to let us to run the train in Bear Creek Park.

Take a train ride into the woods of Bear Creek Park, through the tunnel featuring seasonal displays. Enjoy a game of 18 holes mini golf.

• We give group discounts (teachers go for free) • Fun for field trips for all ages • We have the Halloween Pumpkin Express train • Christmas Santa train • Whistle talk (learn how trains communicate by blowing their whistle, learn about train safety) For more information or to make a booking please call 604-501-1232.

13750 – 88th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 3L1 Phone: (604) 501-1232 | Fax: (604) 501-1658 | www.bctrains.com

David had a passion for the train and for the children. He designed the special events to delight the children, and he loved doing it until his death in 2012.

The 18-hole golf course was added in 2009. It is a landscaped course that meanders amongst the redwoods. It provides lots of fun for your family or school group!

Visit our website for more information at http://www.bctrains.com/ or call 604-501-1232.

Bill Reid Gallery of Norwest 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 Norwest Coast Art is downtown Vancouver’s public gallery, named after the acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998). Home to the Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Collection and the changing exhibitions of contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast, it is centrally located at 639 Hornby Street, in the heart of the 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 Shop is a source for Northwest Coast gifts, including carefully selected works of original art, finely crafted jewelry, and uniquely designed accessories and giftware.

Inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions, our featured pieces are authentic and indigenous. All purchases in the Gallery Shop support contemporary Northwest Coast artists. www.billreidgallery.ca

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(604) 321-6800

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To book call 604-321-6800 or email staff@6packbeach.com.

Greater Vancouver ArtStarts om School

B.C. Museum of Mining

Bau-xi Gallery

Beaty Biodiversity Museum

808 Richards Street Vancouver, B.C.

PO Box 188, Highway 99 Britannia Beach, B.C. Tel: (604) 896-2260 / (800) 896-4044

3045 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C.

2212 Main Mall Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-3320

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

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

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

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

B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Gate ‘A’ of B.C. Place Stadium near Terry Fox Plaza Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 687-5520 Email: sportsinfo@ bcsportshalloffame.com www.bcsportshalloffame.com

B.C. Telephone Museum (Aldergrove Heritage Society)

BC Farm Museum 9131 King Street Fort Langley, B.C.

BC Golf Museum 2545 Blanca Street Vancouver, B.C.

BC Sports Hall of Fame Gate A - BC Place Vancouver, B.C.

BCIT Planetarium

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, University Of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C.

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

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

3190 271 Street Aldergrove, B.C. Tel: (604) 857-0555

3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 736-1174

639 Hornby Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 682-3455

Barbara Boldt Original Studio

Bear Creek Park Train and Mini Golf

Birthplace of BC Gallery

25340 84 Avenue Langley, B.C.

Barkerville Historic Town 14301 Barkerville Highway Barkerville, B.C. Tel: (250) 994-3435

13750 88th Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 501-1232 Email: info@bctrains.com www.bctrains.com

9054 Glover Road Fort Langley, B.C.

Bloedel Conservatory Queen Elizabeth Park Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 257-8570

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.

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Pacific Museum of Earth

Explore the wonders of our dynamic planet earth

Get hands-on at Vancouver’s natural history museum

Pacific Museum of Earth

Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Take a tour through 4.5 billion years of Earth’s history, discover the topography of the moon and Mars using our interactive OmniGlobe, touch a real dinosaur bone, be informed about the hazards of natural disasters, gaze at dazzling mineral and gem displays, and learn about the mineralogical guts of your smartphone — all in one visit to the PME!

Feel the softness of an owl wing; observe the rainbow in the colours of beetles; and, if you are brave enough, smell 20-year-old blubber recovered from our blue whale skeleton!

Explore an active research collection used by world-class biodiversity scientists.

Our outreach programs cover several topics within Processes of Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science as outlined under the BC curriculum prescribed learning outcomes. Groups can book an hourlong hands-on workshop during which students will learn how to identify minerals and rocks, how fossils are preserved, or how and why volcanoes erupt explosively (pme.ubc.ca/educationalprograms/workshops). In addition to a workshop, your group can book a guided tour of the museum’s exhibits (pme.ubc.ca/educationalprograms/ group-tours) and/or an exclusive 30-minute show and tell of our famous OmniGlobe (pme.ubc.ca/educationalprograms/ omniglobe-tours).

Best of all, check off topics within the BC curriculum including plants, evolution, adaptation, journaling, fine arts, habitats, and ecosystems. Schools can take a museum-led program or opt for a self-guided visit. Find lesson plans to use before, during, and after your visit on our Educator Resource page beatymuseum.ubc.ca/educator-resources.

Spend a full day at the museum by combining a program with a range of daily activities, including documentaries, hands-on activities, and the opportunity to use the museum as an alternative class space.

Field trips at the museum are cost-effective, starting at only $6 per student plus tax. The Beaty Biodiversity Museum can accommodate class sizes of 15-30 students per group.

Our programs can accommodate groups of 1 to 20 students and are extremely affordable – $80 for a group of 20 students – that’s $4 per student!

Find out more about school tours and programs at: The Pacific Museum of Earth pme.ubc.ca/educationalprograms The Beaty Biodiversity Museum beatymuseum.ubc.ca/teachers Teachers with BCCT or BC school ID can visit the museums for free to plan their trip.

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 Come stroll the streets of our 1920s village. Period-costumed town-folk welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Discover the sights and sounds of our community: • feel the heat of the forge at the blacksmith • hear the rhythm of the Platen Press at the print shop • smell the fragrances of the flowers in the gardens • listen to the lessons at the schoolhouse • enjoy the thrill of a ride on the carousel

Our village is the perfect location for fun, engaging and hands-on school programs.

We offer social studies- and science-themed programs that are designed to meet the learning outcomes of the B.C. provincial curriculum.

More information available at www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/schoolprograms.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Our school programs bring together inventive hands-on activities, original artwork and fantastic art educators for a thoughtful and creative experience. Visit us in our beautiful heritage home for a Gallery Tour & Workshop, borrow one of our B.A.G. in a Box kits, or have the Outreach Workshop come to you.

Bring Art Into Your Classroom!

For $30 our art kits feature original artwork by local artists, resource materials, art equipment and detailed lesson plans for theme based art-making activities. Five boxes are available on a three week loan basis. Suitable for grades K-7.

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Lively school programs support the exhibitions and take works of art into the schools.

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Visit Honeybee Centre for a fun adventure at our working honeybee farm.

Honeybee Centre 7480 176 Street Phone: 604-575-2337 Our tours include: Surrey, BC, V3S 7B1 Email: www.honeybeecentre.com tours@honeybeecentre.com • An exciting interactive presentation about honeybees Visit Honeybee Centre’s new Bees and Bugs Lab and have your students become Junior Entomologists.

• Honey, pollen and honeycomb tasting • Age appropriate lessons for Preschool through Grade 12.

• See a live bee colony; learn about their biology and their • A live beekeeping demonstration role in our local food supply as pollinators. (weather permitting) • Taste the different types of honey and pollen that are harvested from the hive.

• Bee activities, crafts, and games • Learn about the diversity of invertebrates, both local and exotic, with our live tarantulas, beetles, scorpions, and • A unique farm experience that students will more. remember for years to come! th

Teacher resource packages are available online for before and after your tour.

7480 176th Street Surrey, BC, V3S 7B1 • Phone: 604-575-2337 • Email: info@honeybeecentre.com

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Visit Honeybee Centre

to experience the amazing world of the honeybee!

Our Tours include: - An interactive presentation about honeybees - Honey, pollen and honeycomb tasting - Teacher resource package to use before and after your tour - A unique farm experience that students will remember for years to come!

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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!

604-937-7388 info@indianarm.ca www.indianarm.ca

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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Greater Vancouver Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch (Burnaby) 61 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 436-5427

Bose Family Corn Maze 16390 64th Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 576-8997

Boundary Bay Regional Park Tsawwassen, B.C. Tel: (604) 224-5739

Bowen Island Museum and Archives 1014 Millers Road Bowen Island, B.C. Tel: (604) 947-2655

Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive (at South foot of Railway Avenue) Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 718-8050

Britannia Mine Museum Highway 99 Britannia Beach, B.C. Tel: 1-800-896-4044 Email: company.store@bcmm.ca www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/

Burnaby Art Gallery 6344 Deer Lake Avenue Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 297-4422

Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park 4519 Piper Avenue Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 294-7450

Burnaby Village Museum 6501 Deer Lake Avenue Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 297-4565 Email: bvm@burnaby.ca www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Cameron Branch - Burnaby Public Library 9523 Cameron Street Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 421-5454

Camp Jubilee Retreat and Conference Centre 2706 Spring Street Port Moody, B.C. Tel: (604) 937-7388 Email: info@campjubilee.ca www.campjubilee.ca

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

Canadian Museum of Craft and Design 639 Hornby Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 687-8266

Canadian Museum of Flight

Canada Place

Hangar 3- 5333 216th Street Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 532-0035

780 999 Canada Place Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 775-7200

Canadian Northern Railway (CNR) Museum

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

Buschlen Mowatt Galleries

Canadian Indian Art Gallery

Main Floor, 1445 West Georgia Street Vancouver, B.C.

1408 Crown Street North Vancouver, B.C.

10184 - 208th Street Langley, B.C.

Canoe Pass Gallery 115 - 3866 Bayview Street Richmond, B.C.

Capilano River Salmon Hatchery 4500 Capilano Park Road North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 666-1790

Come Get Lost With Us! For 16 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.

To book your class adventure today use our online booking form at

www.meadowmaze.com or call us at 604-460-0603.

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Greater Vancouver Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 3735 Capilano Road North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 985-7474 Email: groups@capbridge.com www.capbridge.com

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

Cassiar Mountain Jade Store Ltd.

City of Richmond - Minoru Aquatic Centre 7560 Minoru Gate Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 238-8020 / (604) 276-4300 www.richmond.ca/parksrec/ pools/minoru.htm

City of Vancouver Archives 1150 Chestnut Street Vancouver, B.C.

CityScape Community Art Space

CN Imax Theatre at Canada Place

335 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, B.C.

201-999 Canada Place Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 682-4629

Cleveland Dam 5000 Block Capilano Road North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 224-5739

Coast RAvenuen Design Studio 2257 Old Dollarton Road North Vancouver, B.C.

Coastal Patterns Gallery Box V60 RR2 Bowen Island, B.C.

PO Box 157 Britannia Beach, B.C.

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

Charles H Scott Gallery 1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island Vancouver, B.C.

Cheryl’s Trading Post 1711 - 152nd Street, Inside Semiahmoo Shopping Centre White Rock, B.C.

Children’s Farmyard and Miniature Railway Beach Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 257-8531

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

Chinatown Historical Tours PO Box 74522 Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 418-8560

Chinese Cultural Centre of Vancouver 50 East Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 658-8850

Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Military Archives 555 Columbia Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 687-0282

Christ Church Cathedral 690 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C.

Circle Craft Co-op 1 - 1666 Johnston Street Vancouver, B.C.

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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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Greater Vancouver Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery

Crash Crawly’s Fun4kidz

Deer Lake Boat Rentals

Extreme Air Park

1024 Mainland Street, Yaletown Vancouver, B.C.

Unit #1, 1300 Woolridge Street Coquitlam, B.C. Tel: (604) 526-1551

5435 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 839-3949

Cross Art Studio, Deep Cove

Deer Lake Gallery

14380 Triangle Road Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 244-5867 www.extremeairpark.com

1776 Deep Cove Road North Vancouver, B.C.

6584 Deer Lake Avenue Burnaby, B.C.

CTV British Columbia

Deer Lake Paddle Centre

300-750 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 608-2868

4946 Canada Way Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 294-7224

Cypress Mountain

Delta Museum and Archives

Box 91252 West Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 926-5612

4858 Delta Street Delta, B.C. Tel: (604) 946-8322

Dancing Cranes Oriental Fine Arts

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Coffee Gallery at the Tate #59 7238 189th Street Surrey, B.C.

Coghlan Studio and Gallery 26168 58th Avenue Aldergrove, B.C.

Contempory Art Gallery 555 Nelson Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 682-2700

Coquitlam Heritage Society / Mackin House Museum 1116 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam, B.C.

Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre Branch)

807 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C.

David Dreves Kayaking

3001 Burlington Drive Coquitlam, B.C. Tel: (604) 927-3561

Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 318-4019

Coquitlam Public Library (Poirier Branch)

1875 Boundary Road Vancouver, B.C.

575 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C. Tel: (604) 937-4142

Crafthouse Gallery & Shop 1386 Cartwright Street Vancouver, B.C.

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition

Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak 2156 Banbury Road North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 929-2268 www.deepcovekayak.com

578 Carrall Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 662-3207 Email: communications@ vancouverchinesegarden.com www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

EverGreen Adventure Society Glover Road Fort Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 888-3678

Extreme Air Park 9499 - 198th Street Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 888-8616 www.extremeairpark.com

Farm Machinery and Agriculture Museum 9131 King Street Fort Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 888-2273

Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Avenue West Vancouver, B.C.

fibreEssence Gallery 3210 Dunbar Street Vancouver, B.C.

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

First Peoples Art Ltd

Evergreen Cultural Centre

102 - 12 Water Street Vancouver, B.C.

1205 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, B.C.

Fort Langley Arts & Framing 9103 Glover Road Fort Langley, B.C.

Fort Langley Library 9167 Glover Road Fort Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 888-0722

“Helping People Help Themselves” Whether sending books to refill the libraries of wartorn Europe or helping newcomers to Canada learn English and find jobs, National Council of Jewish Women always worked to help Jews and non-Jews alike.

Learn more about these women and hundreds of others in over 150 years of our community history at:

www.jewishmuseum.ca 804.257.5199 Collecting, Preserving and Sharing 150 Years of Community History Exhibits, Walking Tours and More.

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Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada 23433 Mavis Avenue, Box 129 Fort Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 513-4785

Fraser Mills Station Museum 1120 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. Tel: (604) 466-1555

Fraser River Bike Tour & Rentals 150-810 Quayside Drive New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 521-4669

Fraser River Discovery Centre 788 Quayside Drive New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 521-8401 Email: info@fraserriverdiscovery.org www.fraserriverdiscovery.org

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 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!

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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

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

Greater Vancouver Fun4kidz Play Centre Unit 3730, 4151 Hazelbridge Way Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 279-5439

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

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

Gallery at the Memorial Library 1950 Marine Drive West Vancouver, B.C.

Gallery Gachet 88 East Cordova Street Vancouver, B.C.

Gallery, The PO Box 211 Bowen Island, B.C.

Gambier Island Gallery Gambier Island, B.C.

Gastown Business Improvement Society 145-332 Water Street Vancouver, B.C.

Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert Road Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 270-6500

Gilt Studio Gallery 559 Artisan Lane Bowen Island, B.C.

Gordon Macmillan Southam Observatory

Gulf of Georgia Cannery - National Historic Site of Canada

1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 738-7827

12138 Fourth Avenue Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 664-9009 www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Granville Island Model Trains Museum

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

1502 Duranleau Street, Granville Island Vancouver, B.C.

1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 738-7827

Greater Vancouver Regional Districts Parks

Haney House

4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 224-5739

11612 - 224th Street Maple Ridge, B.C. Tel: (604) 463-1377

Harbour Cruises & Events

Greater Vancouver Zoo

501 Denman Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 688-7246 / (800) 663-1500

5048 264 Street Aldergrove, B.C. Tel: (604) 856-6825 Email: info@gvzoo.com www.gvzoo.com

Greenheart Canopy Walkway at UBC Botanical Garden 6804 S.W. Marine Drive Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-4208

6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 984-0661

Grunt Gallery The Visible Arts Society Vancouver, B.C.

Girl Guides of Canada - BC Council Museum

17617 Ford Road Pitt Meadows, B.C. Tel: (604) 460-8889

Hooser Weaving Centre 13723 Crescent Road Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 502-6456

Images for a Canadian Heritage

2247 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C.

Hills Native Art Gallery (Vancouver) 165 Water Street Vancouver, B.C.

Historic Stewart Farm 13723 Crescent Road Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 592-6956

2706 Spring Street Port Moody, B.C. Tel: (604) 937-7388 Email: info@indianarm.ca www.indianarm.ca

Indoor Canada Games Pool 65 East 6th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 526-4281

Inuit Gallery of Vancouver Ltd. 206 Cambie Street Vancouver, B.C.

Irving House Historic Centre 302 Royal Avenue New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 527-4640

Grouse Mountain

Adventures in Education

Grouse Mountain is not just a place that you visit. It is an immersive outdoor adventure that allows students to experience the awe-inspiring power of nature.

Interactive, hands-on fun for students of all ages.

• Engaging Expert Staff • Curriculum Matching Courses • Interactive Outdoor Components • Artists for Conservation Festival

Learn more at grousemountain.com/education

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Honeyland Canada

Indian Arm Recreational Services Ltd.

1476 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

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7480 176th Street Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 575-BEES (2337) www.honeybeecentre.com

1575 Alma Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 734-1212

Heffel Gallery

Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd.

Honeybee Centre

164 Water Street Vancouver, B.C.

1575 Alma Street Vancouver, B.C.

897 Windjammer Road Bowen Island, B.C.

P.O. Box 74522 Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 418-8560

Hastings Mill Store

Hastings Mill Store Museum

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Extreme Air Park Fitness happens at Extreme Air Park!

Great exercise and fun for school programs.

School rates and sponsorships available.

Dry Grads We are a fantastic venue for dry-grad events, whether you come during business hours or you’re booking late nights if your class is doing an allnighter for your grad!

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Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian National Museum 688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 777-8000

Japanese Rock Gardens DundarAvenue West Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 925-2644

Jenkins Showler Gallery The Shops At Morgan Crossing, 101 - 15735 Croydon Dr Surrey, B.C.

Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver 950 West 41st Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia 6184 Ash Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 257-5199 Email: info@jewishmuseum.ca www.jewishmuseum.ca

Kanaka Regional Park 23276 River Road Maple Ridge, B.C. Tel: (604) 530-4983

Khot-la-cha Art Gallery & Gift Shop 270 Whonoak St North Vancouver, B.C.

Landmark Clocks International 1736 W 2nd Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

Langley Centennial Museum 9135 King Street Fort Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 888-3922

Langley Centennial Museum 9135 King Street Langley, B.C.

Langley City Park and Al Anderson Pool 207th Street between 48th and 51st Avenues Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 514-2865

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

Laserdome Plus

12138 Fourth Ave. 604.664.9009 Steveston Village, Richmond www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org

2455 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 985-6033 Email: info@laserdome.net www.laserdome.net

Leona Lattimer Gallery 1590 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

Lions Bay Art Gallery

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 19th century salmon canneries in B.C. In its hayday, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery 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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Unit E - 250 Centre Road Lions Bay, B.C.

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

Lost Lagoon Nature House Stanley Park Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 257-8544

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

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

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Kid- AND Adult-friendly fun all year round!

Looking for a school field trip that both the kids and teachers/parents will enjoy? Then get ready to strap yourself into an adrenaline ride that is a ton of fun and has an emphasis on safety!

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

Whether it is a birthday party or a large group hosting an event, the options are limitless.

TBC offers a wide range of facilities that makes bringing down a large group easy. This includes expandable meeting/banquet rooms, pre-/ post-race entertainment, and plenty of catering options to suit everyone’s needs.

At TBC there is a very strong focus on safety!

Not only will everyone have a great time, each racer will also go through on-site in-depth training. It is important that everyone has a positive experience and the most fun possible – so TBC teaches you how to race properly.

This is a great way to introduce younger kids into racing safety. All drivers attend a pre-race 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 adjust their seat, answer any questions and then be re-briefed again on the rules of the track.

The briefing covers the operations of the karts, track regulations, flag systems, safety procedures

and a few driving tips. This gets everyone pumped up and ready to go! Plus, you never have to worry about getting stuck or stopping!

There are stop lights and a flag system in place to ensure even if you do stop, the whole track will slow down while a staff member gets you moving again. Safety first!

As part of your group's race experience at TBC, they can offer an awards and presentation ceremony, where the winners stand on the winner’s podium for pictures. TBC can supply trophies, team t-shirts and other racing items to make this an event one everyone will remember for a long time.

Indoor Kart Racing at TBC has long-standing involvement at a number of schools in the lower mainland area. Including participating in the school dance ticket program to help give kids a chance to come out and race at a great price.

TBC has vast experience arranging school field trips and offers schools flexible pricing to ensure their field trip fits within the budget.

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

For more information on exclusive racing packages available, www.tbcir.ca or contact TBC’s sales team at (604) 232-9196 ext #3 or sales@tbcir.ca.

r.ca www.tbci

www.tbcir.ca 2100 Viceroy Place, Richmond BC

Greater Vancouver Malcolm Knapp Research Forest

Meadows Maze

Mt. Seymour Resorts

14500 Silver Valley Road Maple Ridge, B.C. Tel: (604) 463-8148

13672 Reichenbach Road Pitt Meadows, B.C. Tel: (604) 460-0603 Email: info@meadowsmaze.com www.meadowsmaze.com

1700 Mt. Seymour Road North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 986-2261 Email: snow@mountseymour.com www.mountseymour.com

Metro Vancouver Education

Murrayville Library

4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 432-6200

Unit 100-22071 48th Avenue Murrayville, B.C. Tel: (604) 533-0339

Metropolis at Metrotown

Museum of Anthropology

4700 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 438-4715

6393 N.W. Marine Drive Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-5087

Michael Blais Gallery

Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Many Moons Pottery 350 Josephine Drive, PO Box 391 Bowen Island, B.C.

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

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

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

Marion Scott Gallery 308 Water Street Vancouver, B.C.

Marion Webber Original Art 1171 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

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

McGill Branch - Burnaby Public Library 4595 Albert Street Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 299-8955

900 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C.

Mind and Matter Art Gallery 13743 16th Avenue Surrey, B.C.

Museum of Royal Westminster Regiment

Mineral Resources Educational Program

530 Queens Avenue New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 526-5116

910-1111 Melville Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 681-4321 ext. 108/115

Mission Museum and Haney House 23940 Abernethy Way Maple Ridge, B.C.

Model Ships Museum of Granville Island 1502 Duranleau Street, Granville Island Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 683-1939

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

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Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 730-5307

Natural Westcoast Adventures 1308 Everall Street White Rock, B.C. Tel: (604) 535-7985

Neile Bacon and Friends – Ventriloquist and Magician 8826 Armstrong Avenue Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 525-5089

New Westminster Museum and Archives 302 Royal Avenue New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 527-4640

Newton WAvenue Pool 13730 72 Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 501-5540

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 777-7000 Email: info@nikkeiplace.org www.nikkeiplace.org

Nitobe Memorial Garden 1895 Lower Mall, UBC Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-3928

North Vancouver Museum & Archives 3203 Institute Road North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 987-5612

Numen Gallery 1058 Mainland Street Vancouver, B.C.

Ocean Sound Kayaking Co. 17 East 23rd Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 736-0377

Old Hastings Mill Store Museum 1575 Alma Road Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 734-1212

OR Gallery 103-480 Smithe Street Vancouver, B.C.

Greater Vancouver Orpheum Theatre

Planet Lazer

Port Moody Station Museum

Ridge Wilderness Adventures

884 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 665-3050

14380 Triangle Road Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 448-9999 www.planetlazer.net

2734 Murray Street Port Moody, B.C. Tel: (604) 939-1648

23519 Kanaka Way Maple Ridge, B.C. Tel: (604) 250-0744

Planet Lazer

Presentation House Gallery

Roedde House Museum

333 Chesterfield Avenue North Vancouver, B.C.

1415 Barclay Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 684-7040

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

Pacific Museum of Earth 6339 Stores Road Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences Vancouver, BC Canada Email: pme@eos.ubc.ca pme.ubc.ca

20104 Logan Avenue Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 514-2282 www.planetlazer.net

Planet Lazer

Queneesh Studios Inc. 1116-1655 Barclay Street Vancouver, B.C.

100 Braid Street New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 515-4244 www.planetlazer.net

Rainforest Reptile Refuge

Park and Tilford Gardens

Playdium Burnaby

Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

333 Brooksbank Avenue North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 984-8200

E5-4700 Kingway Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 433-7529

Westham Island Delta, B.C. Tel: (604) 946-6980

Performance Works

Playland at the PNE (Pacific National Exibition)

Rendez-Vous Art Gallery

1218 Cartwright Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 687-3020

Peter Kiss Art Studio 1128 Duchess Avenue West Vancouver, B.C.

Pheonix Coastal Art 3891 Chatham Street Richmond, B.C.

Pitt Meadows Historical Museum and Archives 12294 Harris Road Pitt Meadows, B.C. Tel: (604) 465-4322

Pitt Meadows Library 12047 Harris Road Pitt Meadows, B.C. Tel: (604) 465-4113

2901 East Hastings Street, Hastings Park Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 253-2311

1395 176th Street Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 538-1711

671 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C.

REO Rafting Resort

Police Museum

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

555 Columbia Street New Westminster, B.C.

Richmond Art Gallery

Port Haney Heritage River Walk 11612 - 224th Street Maple Ridge, B.C.

Port Metro Vancouver – Discovery Centre 100 the Pointe 999, Canada Place Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 665-9179 www.portmetrovancouver.com

Rufus Lin Gallery of Japanese Art 207-5811 Cooney Road Richmond, B.C.

Russian Submarine New Westminster Quay New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 520-1073

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

Sasamat Outdoor Centre 3302 Senkler Road Belcarra, B.C. Tel: (604) 939-2268 Email: info@sasamat.org www.sasamat.org

Science World at TELUS World of Science

7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 247-8300

1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 443-7440

Richmond Museum

Sephine Jewelry & Art

180-7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 247-8300

Richmond Nature Park 11851 Westminster Highway Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 718-6188

1241 Hamilton Street Vancouver, B.C.

Sewell’s Marina Eco Tour Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 921-3474

Add Some Wasabi to Your Field Trip!

Come experience the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre through our many education programs. Learn about Japanese-Canadian history and culture and the integral role they have in Canada’s multicultural society.

Explore 100 years of Japanese-Canadian history through our exhibits, participate in hands-on activities, and check out our learning kits, archival resources and collections!

All programs can be adapted to meet specific learning outcomes from elementary to post-secondary, and support grades 5/6 and 10/11 social studies and Japanese language curricula. Come visit us, or we can arrange to visit your school. We organize: • field trips • in-class speakers • in-class presentations • Japanese-Canadian history teacher resource kits

Visit our website for more info: www.nikkeiplace.org b.c. school destinations directory

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DISCOVER CANADA’S LARGEST PORT Last year Port Metro Vancouver launched a new school program specifically designed to support your grade 4 to 6 students’ prescribed learning outcomes, as outlined by the B.C. Ministry of Education.

Students learn about Canada’s largest and most diversified port through activities such as: • Map Puzzle – How large is our port? Students assemble a map puzzle of Canada’s largest port, and explore familiar landmarks, alongside new ones, in relation to your school.

• Enviro Quiz – Students discover what makes Port Metro Vancouver a sustainable port, while thinking critically about their own environmental stewardship during this fun, object-based guessing game.

• Cargo Relay – Students work together as terminal operators and try their hand at loading various cargo types in this ‘get up and go’ activity.

• Import Story – Students learn how far oranges travel, and how many jobs are connected with our port, while wearing costumes and reading scripts in the ‘journey of an orange.’

See what teachers have been saying about our new free program: “I was impressed with the quality of hands-on materials and fun, interactive activities.

I have already recommended the program to colleagues.”

“I appreciated receiving the teacher guide as it allowed me to prepare my students for the presentation and do some follow up activities afterwards.”

“It was a great way to launch our Natural Resources unit.”

Book this free school program at: 604-665-9038 or education@portmetrovancouver.com

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OPEN EVERY DAY School days - 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Make a reservation and we will open as early as you like!)

Great venue for school events and outings. Fun, hi-tech, and a great work out moving through our ramps and catwalks in the largest laser tag arena in North America.

Dry Grads Off-hours - We have special rates for after-hours dry-grad events. If your dry grad involves not sleeping and playing through the night, then we are the perfect destination!

Off-site - We can bring the action to you! We will bring our gear and you can add laser tag to your dry-grad activities at your school or venue.

RICHMOND OPEN 14380 TRIANGLE RD EVERYDAY 10:30AM-10PM (604) 448-9999

NEW WESTMINSTER LANGLEY 100 BRAID ST 20104 LOGAN AVE (604) 515-4244 (604) 514-2282

Greater Vancouver Seymour Art Gallery and the Deep Cove Heritage Society

Soaring Attractions LP

Stands Tall Creations

Surrey Nature Centre

4360 Gallant Avenue North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 924-1378

212-525 Seymour Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 360-3470 www.soaringattractions.com

595A Artisan Lane Bowen Island, B.C.

14255 96th Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 502-6065

Seymour Demonstration Forest

Softball City

Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 987-1273

P.O. Box 45570 - Sunnyside Mall, 2201 48th Street Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 531-0044

SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 8888 University Drive, Department of Archaeology Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 291-3135

SPARC Radio Museum

Shakti Gallery

6408 Bay Street West Vancouver, B.C.

318 - 1529 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

Silk Purse Art Gallery 1570 Argyle Avenue West Vancouver, B.C.

Silver Blue Traders #103 West 5th Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

Simon Fraser University Art Gallery

Located on the Riverview lands Coquitlam, B.C.

Spirit Gallery

Spirit Wrestler Gallery 47 Water Street Vancouver, B.C.

Spirits of the North 2327 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C.

Splashdown Park

8888 University Drive Burnaby, B.C.

4799 Nulelum Way Delta, B.C. Tel: (604) 943-2251

Sky Spirit Studio

Sport Fishing Hall of Fame Museum

354 Chief Joseph Crescent North Vancouver, B.C.

1502 Duranleau Street, Granville Island Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 683-1939

Stanley Park Ecology Society Stanley Park Pavilion, 2nd Floor PO Box 5167 Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 257-6907 Email: info@stanleyecology.ca www.stanleyparkecology.ca

Steveston Historical Society and Museum 3811 Moncton Street Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 271-6868

Stoneage Art Company #11, The Creekhouse, 1551 Johnston Street Vancouver, B.C.

Studio 13 Fine Art 1315 Railspur Alley Vancouver, B.C.

Surrey Art Gallery 13750 88th Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 501-5190

Surrey Museum and Archives 17710-56A Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 502-6456

Takaya Tours 3093 Ghum-Lye Drive North Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 904-7410

TBC Indoor Racing 2100 Viceroy Place Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 232-9196 Email: sales@tbcir.ca www.tbcir.ca

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

The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre/ Maple Ridge Art Gallery 11944 Haney Place Maple Ridge, B.C. Tel: (604) 476 2787 Email: info@mract.org

The CRS Trading Post Highway 99, Sea to Sky Highway Britannia Beach, B.C.

The Fort Gallery Artist Collective 9048 Glover Road Fort Langley, B.C.

The Old Customs House Gallery #3 Highway 99 Britannia Beach, B.C.

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

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/ saturday-morning-lectures).

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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Three Vets Ltd 2200 Yukon Street Vancouver, B.C.

Timberline Ranch 22351 144th Avenue Maple Ridge, B.C. Tel: (604) 463-9278 Email: info@timberlineranch.com www.timberlineranch.com

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

TRIUMF 4004 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 222-1047 Email: communications@triumf.ca www.triumf.ca

BRING YOUR CLASS TO EXPERIENCE THE SCIENCE OF AMUSEMENT PARK FUN! Playland offers unique programs for grades 4 through 12 including Science, Chemistry, Physics and even Biology.

REGISTRATION OPENS THIS NOVEMBER

CURRICULUM AVAILABLE FOR GRADES 4-12

FOR MORE INFORMATION: phone: 604-252-3663 • email: groupsales@pne.ca • www.pne.ca/education

PNE VANCOUVER

At Playland, we offer a variety of enrichment programs to support teachers in bringing real-life examples to students in a fun and interactive environment. Offering amusement park science ad – 2016 full course guides andinsupport materials, programs are organized for students to be able to self-navigate a day of learning through the park. Our programs have 7 in x 4.625 fall 2015 been offered since 1988, and over 100,000 students across B.C. have participated. marketing:Data:MKTGMAC:back up drive:ADS:2015:Adminfo:Science Days 2016:PL15-Science-Adminfo-Fall-16

Pricing Pricing applicable for all programs outlined below • Students $17, including tax (no Season Passes accepted) Teachers and Supervisors over the age of 21: free* *Maximum one complimentary adult for every four students. Additional adults are $23.50 each (tax included) Programs Amusement Park Science – Playland’s Amusement Park Science program is an enrichment experience designed to enhance your student’s knowledge and understanding of the science, physics, chemistry and biology they learn in the classroom by demonstrating how these concepts apply to the world around them.

Amusement Park Physics and Science (Grades 8 through 12) – September 17, 2015 Register at http://www.pne.ca/playland/education/pdf/2015/gs15-apscience-form-fall.pdf Science of Fun (Grades 4 through 7) – 2016 Program dates will be posted Winter 2016 Marketing Day _ Open to secondary students learning about marketing and business, Marketing Day at Playland is a great opportunity for students to learn about these applications in an amusement park setting. Students will guide themselves through the park in the attempt to answer questions focusing on different areas of Playland’s operations. Questions are designed to get students thinking about the business aspect of running an amusement park and the factors that need to be taken into account when establishing many of its procedures and policies.

2016 Program dates will be posted Winter 2016.

For more information, please contact PNE Group Sales at 604-252-3663 or groupsales@pne.ca. b.c. school destinations directory

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Greater Vancouver UBC Aquatics Centre

UBC Botanical Garden

UBC Farm

UBC Museum of Anthropology

6121 University Boulevard Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-4501

6804 Southwest Marine Drive Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-4208 Email: garden.info@ubc.ca www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca

3461 Ross Drive Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-5092

6393 N.W. Marine Drive Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 822-4643

Uno Langmann Limited Fine Art 2117 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C.

Van Dop Gallery 421 Richmond Street New Westminster, B.C.

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre P.O. Box 3232 Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 659-3552

Vancouver Aquatic Centre 1050 Beach Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 665-3424

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 662-4719

Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society 508 Taylor Street Vancouver, B.C.

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

Vancouver Lookout The Vancouver Lookout is striving for an A+ in higher learning with our 5.625”x4.125” July 23 2015 specially designed curriculum.

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A valuable range of topics is included: social studies, tourism, visual arts and business studies. Instruction in each runs about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Your class field trip can be easily scheduled within our opening hours to accommodate what’s best for you and your students.

We’re located in vibrant downtown Vancouver at 555 West Hastings Street, just blocks away from public transit services including buses, SkyTrain & Canada Line and West Coast Express.

The best part? Recess with a view is built-in! A well-deserved reward for you and your students.

Learn more by phoning us at 604-689-0421 or email info@vancouverlookout.com.

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Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (605) 257-8310 Email: info@ vancouvermaritimemuseum.com www.vancouvermaritimemuseum. com

Vancouver Museum 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 736-4431

Vancouver Parks Board Stanley Park Children’s Farmyard 690 Pipeline Road Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 257-8530

Vancouver Police Museum 240 E. Cordova Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 665-3346

SASAMAT Outdoor Centre

Providing Exceptional Outdoor Experiences for Schools for Over 30 Years Play. learn, grow, ..... lead in the outdoors

604-939-2268 www.sasamat.org

Sasamat Outdoor Centre Sasamat Outdoor Centre 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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Greater Vancouver Vancouver Port Authority Public Centre 200 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 665-9177

Walnut Grove Library

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

5251 Oak Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 257-8151

Vikki’s Clay Art Studio 2 - 24330 Fraser Highway Langley, B.C.

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

West Vancouver Public Library

2442 Marine Drive West Vancouver, B.C.

350 West Georgia Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 331-3600

VanDusen Botanical Garden

420-1090 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 669-9179

Wall Street Gallery

Vancouver Public Library

601 Smithe Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 684-9100

Voyageur Adventures

8889 Walnut Grove Drive Langley, B.C. Tel: (604) 882-0410

Waterfront Theatre

West Coast Sightseeing Ltd. 2590 Douglas Road Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 451-1600

West Vancouver Aquatic Centre

3116 W. 3rd Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 732-0509

Wilp’s Tsa-ak Gallery (House of the Mischievos Man)

1950 Marine Drive West Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 925-7400

2426 Marine Drive West Vancouver, B.C.

Westwind Art Gallery

30th and Ontario Street, P.O. Box 44506 Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 879-3276

20538 Fraser Highway Langley, B.C.

White Rock Library

1412 Cartwright Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 685-1731

Wilderness Education Program

15342 Buena Vista Avenue White Rock, B.C. Tel: (604) 541-2201

White Rock Museum and Archives 14970 Marine Drive White Rock, B.C. Tel: (604) 541-2222

Your Local Farmers Market Society

Zuiko-En (New Westminster Friendship Garden) Royal Avenue and 4th Street New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 526-4811

776 22 Street West Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 925-7210

Urban Camping in Stanley Park: Nature Ninjas

Stanley Park Urban Camping: Nature Ninjas

Looking for a great field trip?

Visualize your class playing games, singing songs and having fun in nature. Experience the science curriculum coming alive.

Witness young people developing life skills and building strong bonds with the natural world.

Two days, one night.

Unforgettable.

Explore the wilds of Stanley Park by day, sleep under the stars at night. Under the leadership of skilled educators, students spend two days exploring forest, wetland and intertidal ecosystems and learn survival skills. They set up tents and cook meals on camp stoves. An evening hike to Beaver Lake is always exciting, where students often encounter beavers, bats and more.

Join us in spring for our acclaimed two-day, one-night outdoor camping adventure. For grades 4-7, camps start on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April, May and June. Nature Ninjas Urban Camping is highly educational, easy for teachers, safe, affordable and FUN! For more information and to book, call 604-257-6907 or email school@stanleyparkecology.ca

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FLYOVER CANADA

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lyOver Canada is an exciting new attraction located at Canada Place in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It incorporates state-of-the-art technology to bring you some of Canada’s most thrilling sights like you have never seen them before. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, immersed in a huge 20-metre spherical screen while you are taken on a thrilling journey from east to west across Canada. FlyOver Canada’s film production team spent over a year travelling from coast to coast capturing some of Canada’s most spectacular locations.

Special effects like wind, mist and scents combine with the ride movement to create an incredible experience.

Dip into deep valleys where wild rivers rush by. Feel the wind in your hair as you fly over magnificent prairies. Gaze at snow-capped mountains that tower over the land. Seek the thrill of urban environments that buzz from morning to night. By the end, you will find yourself in awe of this amazingly diverse country.

The complete FlyOver Canada experience takes approximately 30 minutes. This includes the pre-show Uplift, pre boarding zone and the 8 minute Ultimate Flying Ride.

We recommend groups to allow 4560 minutes for a visit which includes walking form the front of Canada Place to the entrance, check in of bags, ticket collection, joining the queue and the complete 30 minute FlyOver Canada experience.

FlyOver Canada’s location and the relatively short time commitment required make it a perfect activity for a downtown class outing. It can be easily combined with a trip to Port Metro Vancouver, the Art Gallery (a short walk away), or Science World (via Skytrain).

See Canada like never before at the Vancouver’s thrilling new attraction FlyOver Canada!

Already a big hit with visitors and locals, it will not only amaze your class but will provide interesting talking points for lessons on subjects as diverse as geography, technology and entrepreneurship. Combine FlyOver Canada with a trip to Port Metro Vancouver, Telus World of Science or the Vancouver Aquarium for a truly memorable class outing.

Book FlyOver Canada for your class today by email or phone!

FlyOver Canada Group Sales: 604.620.8455 groups@flyovercanada.com

THE ULTIMATE FLYING RIDE Vancouver’s Newest Must-See Attraction at Canada Place!

Soar from coast to coast on an unforgettable family-friendly ride over Canada’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Open Daily 10am – 9pm 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC 604.620.8455 • FlyOverCanada.com

TRIP ADVISOR RATING

Thompson/Okanagan Artstudio by Ralph Eastland

Benvoulin Heritage Church

1027 MacCleave Avenue Penticton, B.C.

2279 Benvoulin Road Kelowna, B.C.

Ashcroft Museum

Big Little Science Centre

Highway 97, PO Box 225 108 Mile Ranch, B.C.

P.O. Box 129, 402 Brink Street Ashcroft, B.C. Tel: (250) 453-9232

711 Windsor Avenue Kamloops, B.C.

Adventure Okanagan

Ashpa Naira Art Gallery & Studio

Suite A, 2905 30th Avenue Vernon, B.C. Tel: (250) 558-8821

9492 Houghton Road Vernon, B.C.

5315 Big White Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 765-3101

Allan Brooks Nature Centre

Asparagus Community Theatre

Blueberry Hill Artworks

3450 Okanagan Street Armstrong, B.C. Tel: (250) 546-0950

4000 Glenmore Road N Kelowna, B.C.

Atlantis Waterslides

3801 Pineridge Drive Lac Le Jeune, B.C.

100 Mile & District Historical Society 4690 Telqua 108 Mile Ranch, B.C.

108 Historical Site

250 Allan Brooks Way Vernon, B.C. Tel: (250) 260-4227

Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art #103 - 421 Cawston Avenue Kelowna, B.C.

Ambrosia Tours Ltd. PO Box 120, #113 - 437 Main Street Penticton, B.C.

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

7921 Greenhow Road Vernon, B.C. Tel: (250) 549-4121 Email: atlantiswaterslides@yahoo.ca

B.C. Orchard Industry Museum 1304 Ellis Street Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 763-0433

Bailey Goat Farm

c/o Gold Panner Campground, 423 Highway 6 Cherryville, B.C.

Brian Chandler Watercolour Artist

British Columbia Wildlife Park

Cherryville Artisans Shop, Gallery & MarketPlace 1187 Hwy 6 Cherryville, B.C.

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

9077 East Dallas Drive Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 573-3242

Chris Harris Studio Gallery

Caravan Farm Theatre

Chris Malmkvist Studio/Gallery

4886 Salmon River Road Armstrong, B.C. Tel: (250) 546-8533

Carver Crafts Signs

3415 Pleasant Valley Road Armstrong, B.C. Tel: (250) 546-8318

Bassett House

Cawston Fruit Ranch

Art Ark Gallery

Bead Trails

1295 Cannery Lane Kelowna, B.C.

15600 Highway 97 Summerland, B.C.

Art Gallery of the South Okanagan

Beardale Miniatureland

199 Front Street Penticton, B.C.

8903 Trans-Canada Highway Revelstoke, B.C. Tel: (250) 836-2268

1145 Main Street Okanagan Falls, B.C.

Box 160 Chase, B.C. Tel: (250) 679-8847

Cherryville & Area Historical Society

Big White Ski Resort

4704 Highway 97A Armstrong, B.C. Tel: (250) 546-6106

Armstrong-Spallumcheen Museum and Gallery

Chase District Museum and Archives

8566B Greenaway Road Vernon, B.C.

5577 Back Valley Road 108 Mile Ranch, B.C. 16766 Carr’s Landing Road Lake Country, B.C.

Circle H Trading Post #1 Sicamous Creek Frontage Road Sicamous, B.C.

Clayworks Studio/Gallery 1548 Heffley Louis Creek Road Heffley Creek, B.C.

R.R. #1 Highway 3 Cawston, B.C. Tel: (250) 499-2751

Clinton Museum

Chase and District Museum & Archives 1042 Shuswap Avenue, Box 160 Chase, B.C.

1419 Cariboo Highway Clinton, B.C.

Country Carousel Decorative Art Shop 1021 Avondale Place Kelowna, B.C.

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 | Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0

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

Hot Pools • Waterfalls • Camping • Hiking Suspension Bridge • Accommodations hotpools@crazycreekresort.com

Canada West Coachlines is family owned and operated. We are customer focused and believe that our integrity, honesty, hard work and commitment have made our company the largest independent motor coach operator in the Interior and Okanagan Valley.

Our dynamic, fast-paced and full-service company not only provides your transportation needs, we are also able to handle all aspects of your reservations, including making your BC Ferries reservations. We provide exceptional service for all our clients, including elementary, secondary schools, colleges and universities.

Group travel with comfort and style.

Canada West boasts a fleet of 21 coaches which vary in seating capacities. For smaller groups we have our 20 and 30 passenger standard mini coaches as well as our 20 and 33 passenger Executive coaches. We can accommodate larger class sizes with our fleet of 48, 54 and 56 pasesenger deluxe highway coaches. All of our coaches are “School Bus� certified annually by a government official and can travel anywhere in North America. Our professional drivers are all pre screened and their priority is to make your trip as comfortable as possible.

Canada West also owns and operates a full service maintenance facility. Not only do we inspect service and repair all our own coaches, we are the facility of choice for out of area motor coach companies as well.

Contact Canada West Coachlines today for your next school field trip!

250-374-7032

info@canadawestcoach.com

Book your memories today!

Thompson/Okanagan Coyote Corner PO Box 1119 Ashcroft, B.C.

Coyote Creek - Whole Earth Discovery Centre 1981 Highway 6 East Lumby, B.C.

Crazy Creek Resort 6162 Trans-Canada Highway Malakwa, B.C. Tel: (855) 836-4097 Email: inquiries@crazycreekresort.com www.crazycreekresort.com

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

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Box 26044 Westbank, B.C. Tel: (250) 768-5189

Danley Carriage & Wheels 1853 Pleasant Valley Road Armstrong, B.C.

Deep Creek Tool Museum 91 Deep Creek Road Salmon Arm, B.C. Tel: (250) 832-2506

DeLong Pottery Studio

Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan

Greater Vernon Museum and Archives

2363A Springfield Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 868-2768

3009 32nd Avenue Vernon, B.C. Tel: (250) 542-3142

Falcon Lanes 5 Pin Bowling Centre

Hambleton Galleries

101- 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, B.C.

2020A Falcon Road Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 372-7933

1290 Ellis Street Kelowna, B.C.

Kamloops Courthouse Gallery

Father Padosy Mission

Haney Heritage Park

7 West Seymour Street Kamloops, B.C.

PO Box 1642, Highway 97B Salmon Arm, B.C.

Kamloops Geology and Fossil Tours

3685 Benvoulin Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 860-8369

FireHall Museum 1205 Summit Drive Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 372-5131

Friends of Walhachin Society

3096 Trans Canada Highway 1 Sorrento, B.C.

Eagle Valley Forge 2054 Highway 1 East Sicamous, B.C.

Ecosummer Expeditions Box 177 Clearwater, B.C. Tel: (250) 674-0102

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

#6-510 Lorne Street Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 374-2141

Fun Zone Inflatable Bouncy Castle Rentals

Highland Copper Mine

Kelowna Art Gallery

P.O. Box 1500 Logan Lake, B.C. Tel: (250) 523-3507

1315 Water Street Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 762-2226

Historic Hat Creek Ranch

Kelowna Community Theatre

910 Tranquille Road Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (866) 554-5060

Gallery 421

Kamloops Museum and Archives

15480 Carrs Landing Road Lake Country, B.C. Tel: (250) 868-5232

P.O. Box 878, Junction on Highway 1435 Water Street 97 & 99 Kelowna, B.C. Cache Creek, B.C. Tel: (250) 763-9018 Tel: (250) 457-9722 Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Email: contact@hatcreekranch.ca Market www.hatcreekranch.ca Box 21029 Orchard Park PO

Kelowna, B.C. Historic O’Keefe Ranch Tel: (250) 878-5029 Box 955, 9380 Highway 97 North Kelowna Museums Society Vernon, B.C. 470 Queensway Avenue Tel: (250) 542-7868 Kelowna, B.C. Interior Whitewater Expeditions Tel: (250) 868-4836 Box 393 Kelowna’s Cultural District Clearwater, B.C. Suite 11, 1304 Ellis Street Tel: (250) 674-3727 / Kelowna, B.C. (800) 661-7238

Glattstein Studio

Ironwood Designs

9106 - 74th Avenue Osoyoos, B.C.

3550 Benvoulin Road Kelowna, B.C.

Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm

James Hibbert Pottery - Victoria Clayworks

100-421 Cawston Avenue Kelowna, B.C.

Gerry Marchand Studio & Gallery 2-6908 Manning Place Vernon, B.C.

Gibson Heritage House

1470 50th Street Southwest Salmon Arm, B.C. Tel: (250) 832-4274

PO Box D S11, C1 Naramata, B.C.

Grand Gallery

Jassmann Studio

1310D Water Street Kelowna, B.C.

2738 Lower Glenrosa Road Westbank, B.C.

Jim’s Ford Corral Museum 1822 Davies Road Sorrento, B.C.

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Kamloops Heritage Railway-Steam Train

207 Seymour Street Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 828-3576

250 Reynolds Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 860-7012

Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum

PO Box 218 Hedley, B.C.

1075 Calmar Place Kamloops, B.C.

3334 30th Avenue Vernon, B.C.

Discover Naramata

General Delivery Douglas Lake, B.C. Tel: (250) 350-3344

Hedley Heritage Museum Society

Kamloops Art Gallery

Heritage Murals of Downtown Vernon

Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery

Douglas Lake Ranch

6700 Old Kamloops Road Vernon, B.C.

421 Cawson Avenue Kelowna, B.C.

Box 35 Walhachin, B.C. Tel: (250) 457-6245 / (250) 457-6678

4420 Williams Avenue Summerland, B.C. Box 164 Naramata, B.C.

Headbones Gallery

Julia Trops

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Keremeos Museum - South Similkameen Museum Society 604 - 6th Avenue Keremeos, B.C.

Kettle Valley Steam Railway P.O. Box 1288, 18404 Bathville Rd Summerland, B.C. Tel: (877) 494-8424

KingFisher Environmental Interpretive Centre 2550 Mabel Lake Road Enderby, B.C. Tel: (250) 838-0004

Thompson/Okanagan Kingsmill Studio Pottery

Love of Wildlife Paintings

Mining Equipment Display

Nixdorf Classic Cars

8405 Aberdeen Road Vernon, B.C.

3918 Harding Road Westbank, B.C.

31 Chartrand Avenue Logan Lake, B.C.

Kumsheen Rafting Resort

Lumby & District Museum

Mission Creek Regional Park

15809 Logie Road, off Jones Flat Road Summerland, B.C.

1345 Trans-Canada Highway (5 km. east of Lytton) Lytton, B.C. Tel: (250) 455-2296 Email: rafting@kumsheen.com www.kumsheen.com

PO Box 55 Lumby, B.C.

Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 868-5232

Lytton Museum & Archives

Mount Baldi Family Ski Area

420 Fraser Street Lytton, B.C.

Lake Art Studio

Mariners Reef Waterslides

Highway 97, 19 kilometres west of Osoyoos on Highway 3 Osoyoos, B.C. Tel: (250) 498-4086

6431 Renfrew Road Peachland, B.C.

Leir House Cultural Centre

Old Okanagan Highway Westbank, B.C. Tel: (250) 768-5141

220 Manor Park Avenue Penticton, B.C. Tel: (250) 493-4055

Mascot Gold Mine Tours

Little Farmers Petting Zoo

Meritt Public Library

PO Box 20, 5800 Highway 3 Hedley, B.C.

708 Franklin Road Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 579-8103

1691 Garcia Street Merritt, B.C. Tel: (250) 378-4737

Lloyd Gallery, The

Merritt Walk of Stars

Front Street 18 Penticton, B.C.

2900 Pooley Avenue Merritt, B.C.

Naramata Woodworking 1235 Smethurst, RR1, S14, C24 Naramata, B.C.

Naturally by Denise 730 Stuart Road Kelowna, B.C.

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

Nicola Valley Museum Archives 1675 Tutill Court Merritt, B.C.

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre 1000 Rancher Creek Road Osoyoos, B.C. Tel: (250) 495-7901 Email: marketing@oib.ca www.nkmipdesert.com

North Thompson Museum PO Box 228 Barriere, B.C.

Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue Kelowna, B.C.

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

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

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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Sun Peaks Resort In the heart of B.C.’s Interior lies the country’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 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 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. 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 sales@sunpeaksresort.com to find out why Sun Peaks Resort is the premier destination for B.C. schools.

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JUST 45 MINUTES FROM KAMLOOPS

Photos: Royce Sihlis, Hayden King, Kelly Funk, Gavin Lawrence

YOUR CLASS WILL LOVE SUN PEAKS! Create endless smiles and lasting memories at Canada’s second largest ski area.

With so much terrain spread over three mountains and a full gamut of terrain ranging from beginner to expert available off each chairlift, Sun Peaks is truly the perfect mountain for school groups of all ages and ability levels.

RENTALS + LIFT TICKET + 1.5 HOUR LESSON Starting at UNDER $62, INCLUDING TAX Contact a Group Sales representative today for details and to book your field trip to Sun Peaks Resort.

SunPeaksResort.com/School-Groups

250.578.5409

Thompson/Okanagan Okanagan Pottery Studio 6030 Highway 97 South Peachland, B.C.

Okanagan Regional Library – Enderby Branch

Paw Prints Gallery - The Art of John Salsnek PO Box 161 Kaleden, B.C.

Peachland Museum

Railway Caboose 395 Fraser Street Lytton, B.C.

Rasa Gallery Studio PO Box 26068 Westbank, B.C.

Senklip Cultural Interpretation Center 2904 - 29th Avenue Vernon, B.C.

Shuswap Art Gallery Association (SAGA) Public Art Gallery

514 Cliff Avenue Enderby, B.C. Tel: (250) 838-6488

5890 Beach Avenue, RR7 Peachland, B.C.

Okanagan Science Centre

1280 Trans-Canada Highway Sorrento, B.C. Tel: (250) 675-2274

751 Highway 97B NE Salmon Arm, B.C.

Shuswap Lake Haven Llama and Alpaca Farm

Planet Bee

RockRidge Canyon Box 1299, 2000 Willies Ranch Road Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 870-9030 www.rockridgecanyon.com

6990 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road Tappen, B.C. Tel: (250) 835-4512

2704 Highway 6 Vernon, B.C. Tel: (250) 545-3644

Old MacDonald’s Farm 2280A Louie Drive Westbank, B.C. Tel: (250) 768-5167

Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum & Archives PO Box 847 Oliver, B.C.

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

One Roof Studio & Gift Gallery 3854 McLeod Road, Box 147 Armstrong, B.C.

Ornamental Gardens 4200 Route 97 Summerland, B.C. Tel: (250) 494-6385

Pheasant World

2351 Harding Road Armstrong, B.C. Tel: (250) 546-6552

Planet Lazer 3 - 1960 Springfield Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 717-8260 www.planetlazerkelowna.com

RJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum

Rocky Mountain Rangers Museum & Archives 1221 McGill Road Kamloops, B.C.

Potters Addict

Roger D Arndt Studio & Exhibition Salon

#108 - 421 Cawston Avenue Kelowna, B.C.

PO Box 2579, Stn RPO Banks Centre Kelowna, B.C.

Pottery by Manfred & Krystal Kriegl (orignally Uplands Pottery)

Rubys Museum

RR1, S13, C39 Chase, B.C.

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

123 Highway 97A North Vernon, B.C.

Rustic Mountain Furniture 7519 Trans Canada Highway Chase, B.C.

S.S. Sicamuus

Osoyoos Art Gallery

Princeton & District Museum & Archives

1099 Lakeshore Drive West Penticton, B.C. Tel: (250) 492-0403

8713 Main Street Osoyoos, B.C.

PO Box 281 Princeton, B.C.

Sagebrush Theatre

Osoyoos Desert Centre

Princeton Museum

P.O. Box 123, 14580 146th Avenue Osoyoos, B.C. Tel: (250) 495-2470

Vermilion Avenue Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-7588

Osoyoos Museum

Quilted Treasures Gallery

70 Hudson Avenue NE Salmon Arm, B.C.

19 Park Place Osoyoos, B.C. Tel: 250-495-2582 Email: info@osoyoosmuseum.ca

#24 - 1471 Inkar Road Kelowna, B.C.

Satary Stables & Trail Rides

Osoyoos Windmill

751 Highway #97B Salmon Arm, B.C. Tel: (250) 832-5243

5302 Main Street, Highway #3 Osoyoos, B.C. Tel: (250) 495-7055

Parrot Island Sanctuary 5090 Mackinnon Road Peachland, B.C. Tel: (250) 767-9030

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R.J. Haney Heritage Park and Museum

1300 9th Avenue Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 372-0966

Salmon Arm Public Art Gallery

11305 28th Avenue Osoyoos, B.C. Tel: (250) 495-7400

Scotch Creek Family Centre

R.N. Atkinson Museum

4087 Squilax-Anglemont Road Scotch Creek, B.C. Tel: (250) 955-6100

785 Main Street Penticton, B.C. Tel: (250) 490-2451

Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park

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355 Yellowhead Highway Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 828-9801

70 Hudson Avenue NE Salmon Arm, B.C.

Sicamous District Museum & Historical Society Finlayson Park Sicamous, B.C.

Silver Star Mountain Resort 123 Shortt Street Silver Star Mountain, B.C. Tel: (250) 542-0224

Siska Art Gallery PO Box 519, Trans Canada Highway Lytton, B.C.

Sopa Fine Arts 2934 South Pandosy Street Kelowna, B.C.

Southern Ridge Trading Co. PO Box 1190 Princeton, B.C.

Summerland Art Gallery and Centre 9533 Main Street Summerland, B.C.

Summerland Museum 9521 Wharton Street Summerland, B.C. Tel: (250) 494-9395

Summerland Ornamental Garden 4200 Highway 97 S. Summerland, B.C. Tel: (250) 494-6385

Summerland Trout Hatchery Visitor Centre 13405 South Lakeshore Drive Summerland, B.C. Tel: (250) 494-0491

Sun Peaks Resort 1280 Alpine Road Sun Peaks, B.C. Tel: (250) 578-5474 Email: guestservices@ sunpeaksresort.com www.sunpeaksresort.com

Suncatcher Crafts

Vernon Public Art Gallery

379 Main Street Lytton, B.C.

3228 - 31st Avenue Vernon, B.C.

Sunrise Cactus Gardens

Westbank Pottery Studio

RR1, S60, C8, #75 Highway 3A Keremeos, B.C.

PO Box 101, 2565 Main Street Westbank, B.C.

Sunshine Theatre Company

Western Canada Theatre

#5-1304 Ellis Street Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 763-4025

1025 Lorne Street, Box 329 Kamloops, B.C. Tel: (250) 372-3216

The BC Cowboy Heritage Society

White Water Slides

PO Box 137 Kamloops, B.C.

1155 Lakeshore Drive Salmon Arm, B.C. Tel: (250) 832-8880

The Golf Centre 2650 Benvoulin Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 762-4653

Wild Goat Gift and Bookshop

The Old Grist Mill & Gardens at Keremeos

Wildcraft Forest Ecomuseum

RR 1 Upper Bench Road Keremeos, B.C.

The Pottery Shop 457 Ellis Street Penticton, B.C.

The Studio 6212 Haker Place Peachland, B.C.

Toytyme Toy Museum #75 Highway 3A Keremeos, B.C.

Trollheimen Weaving Studio 6545 Pressy Lake Road 70 Mile House, B.C.

Tumbleweed Gallery #101 - 207 Main Street Penticton, B.C.

Turtle Island Gallery #115 - 1295 Cannery Lane Kelowna, B.C.

MUSEUM & HERITAGE PARK

715 Daly Street Hedley, B.C. RR#1, 1981 Highway 6 East Lumby, B.C.

Wind Rivers Escape 471 Rockland Drive Vernon, B.C. Tel: (250) 549-3722

Wine Country Studios on Mission Hill 1632 Braeburrn Court Westbank, B.C.

Woodchuck Studio

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00pm • 1:00pm-4:00pm Closed weekends and statutory holidays ADMISSION: Adults: $10 | 7-17 yrs: $6 | 60+ yrs: $7 Elementary school rates: $5 Family: $20 (2 adult/2 children) Special Group rates available

PO Box 215 Hedley, B.C.

Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Raymer Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 868-5232

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

Tutt Street Galleries #9 - 3045 Tutt Street Kelowna, B.C.

Twin Lakes Encaustic Art 128 Eastside, RR1 Okanagan Falls, B.C.

Vallance Pottery PO Box 505 Clinton, B.C.

Vernon District and Performing Arts 3800 33rd Street Vernon, B.C. Tel: (250) 549-7469

Vernon Museum and Archives 3009 - 32nd Avenue Vernon, B.C.

Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park 200-330 Chief Alex Thomas Way Kamloops, B.C V2H 1H1 Phone (250) 828.9749 Fax (250) 372.8833 Email: museum@kib.ca

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Sunshine Coast Alchemy Studios

Copper Sky Gallery and Cafe

Evergreen Theatre

Heritage Play House

5536 Wharf Road Sechelt, B.C.

12904 Madeira Park Road Madeira Park, B.C.

Alpha Adventures and Education

Cranberry Pottery

5001 Joyce Avenue Powell River, B.C. Tel: (604) 485-2891

662 North Road Gibsons, B.C. Tel: (604) 886-8998

1057 Roberts Creek Road Roberts Creek, B.C. Tel: (604) 885-8838

6729 Cranberry Street Powell River, B.C.

Fire and Ash Studio

Heritage School House

950 Cheryl Ann Park Road Roberts Creek, B.C.

Gibsons, B.C. Tel: (604) 886-2274

Art Barn Contemporary Gallery / Studio

1738 Lockyer Road Roberts Creek, B.C.

Flying Anvil Studio

House of Hewhiwus

6013 Garden Bay Road Garden Bay, B.C.

5555 Sunshine Coast Highway Sechelt, B.C. Tel: (604) 885-8991

2212 Oldershaw Road Roberts Creek, B.C.

Artique - Powell River’s Arts Collective 4722 Marine Avenue Powell River, B.C.

Artists in Residence B&B and Glass Gallery 1881 Grandview Road Gibsons, B.C.

Blackbird Studios

Creek Clayworks

Daffadowndilly Gallery 4 - 426 Marine Drive Gibsons, B.C.

De Pottebakker Studio 794 Bayview Heights Road Gibsons, B.C.

Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park Desolation Sound , B.C.

Donna Huber Gallery

201 Pratt Road Gibsons, B.C.

2005 Ralph Road Powell River, B.C.

Bradley Hunt Studio Gallery

Down to Earth Clayworks

990 Grandview Road Gibsons, B.C.

RR#3 C32 Patrick Road Powell River, B.C.

Clayforms Pottery

Elphinstone Pioneer Museum Society

582 Reed Road, RR1 Gibsons, B.C.

716 Winn Rd, Box 766 Gibsons, B.C.

Gibsons Landing Gallery 436 Marine Drive Gibsons, B.C.

Gibsons Public Art Gallery 271 Gower Road Gibsons, B.C.

Gibsons Public Library

Jack Olive Pottery Studio 4638 Sunshine Coast Highway Sechelt, B.C.

Jacoba Van Dyk Studio & Gallery RR7, 898 Reed Road Gibsons, B.C.

470 South Fletcher Gibsons, B.C. Tel: (604) 886-2130

Krystyna Hand Blown Art Glass

Gift of the Eagle Gallery

Local Loco’s Music & Arts Cafe

RR 9, 689 Gibsons Way Gibsons, B.C.

4692 Willingdon Avenue Powell River, B.C.

Grennon Creek Pottery

Mellon Glass

C2 RR3 Newbrighton Gambier Island Gibsons, B.C.

1554 Port Mellon Highway Gibsons, B.C.

1650 Field Road Sechelt, B.C.

Motoko’s Original Art Studio & Gallery RR #1, Site 14 C-4 Garden Bay, B.C.

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

Mustard Seed Clay Creations 3394 Kraus Road Roberts Creek, B.C.

Neofresco Art 6319 Marmot Road Sechelt, B.C.

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

Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society RR1 S14 C10 Madeira Park, B.C.

Poplar Studios 181 Grandview Heights Road Gibsons, B.C.

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botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/schools Seasonal garden tours for school and youth groups, with connections to classroom learning. Tour content is easily adjusted to emphasize specific components of your curriculum. We cater to all ages and grades.

UBC Botanical Garden UBC Botanical Garden offers an ideal outdoor learning environment with over 35 hectares to explore. The garden hosts a large botanical collection of plants arranged in diverse garden areas. If you have a food garden at your school, you might enjoy the demonstration food and physic garden full of medicinal plants. There are beehives, Asian glades and a canopy walkway perched high in the trees in the Pacific Northwest rainforest. There are 10 distinct garden areas to explore, including a cactus collection, an alpine area and a Garry Oak ecosystem.

Groups ranging from preschool to Grade 12 are able to meet curriculum related requirements and enhance classroom learning. The Garden provides endless opportunities to engage students in learning about life sciences, sustainability and human interaction with plants. The 8,000 taxonomies of plant species represented here form an active research collection that is internationally respected.

Included in the Botanical Garden is the Greenheart Canopy Walkway, a 308-metre aerial trail system where students can enjoy the treetop view in the rainforest surrounded by Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir trees. It is a thrilling adventure and often a highlight for students, especially those from urban environments.

Nearby, the Nitobe Memorial Garden is an authentic Japanese garden where students can experience a symbolic human journey through life and time. This is a good option for students of landscape design, botany, art or Asian studies.

UBC Botanical Garden, a large natural reserve on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, is part of a leading university and situated within an urban setting. Situated in a temperate rainforest climate, UBC Botanical Garden features plant species from all over the world, including Australia, South Africa, Asia and Europe.

Get your students engaged and active with outdoor curriculum-connected education at UBC Botanical Garden!

The Garden educators offer tours and activities that expand student awareness and understanding of our natural world.

Tour content can be adjusted to dovetail indoor learning curriculum with outdoor experiences.

You can choose to visit on your own or book a Garden and/ or Canopy Guide for your class. Visits are one hour in length for each and most school groups book a two-hour stay with both experiences. A teachers or adult chaperones attends free for every eight students, and parking is free for a threehour visit. Teachers can request a garden tour online, noting specific aspects of their particular classroom studies.

Join the Garden’s Educator Mailing List to be be among the first to learn about new pilot projects, classroom resources, field trip programs, and feedback opportunities. Sign up at botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/schools/email.

To find out more about tours and programs at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden, visit botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/school-groups.

Sunshine Coast Powell River Forestry Museum

Raven’s Cry Theatre

Sunrise Gallery

Tsain-Ko Gifts Inc.

4801 Marine Avenue Powell River, B.C. Tel: (604) 485-4701

PO Box 384, 5559 Sunshine Coast Highway Sechelt, B.C. Tel: (604) 885-4597

#26-7100 Alberni Street Powell River, B.C.

5555 Hwy 101 Sechelt, B.C.

Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives

Tug-guhm Gallery

716 Winn Road Gibsons, B.C. Tel: (604) 886-8232

1436 - 101 Highway Powell River, B.C.

Tems Swiya Museum

#14-292 Gower Pt. Road Gibsons, B.C.

Powell River Historic Townsite 5865 Ash Avenue Powell River, B.C.

Powell River Historical Museum and Archives

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

4800 Marine Avenue Powell River, B.C. Tel: (604) 485-2222

Sechelt Heritage Forest

Powell River Municipal Library

Sechelt Indian Band Salmon Hatchery

4411 Michigan Avenue Powell River, B.C. Tel: (604) 485-4796

Powell River Sea Kayak Ltd. 10676 Crowther Road Powell River, B.C. Tel: (866) 617-4444

Powell River Visitor Centre 4760 Joyce Avenue Powell River, B.C. Tel: (604) 485-4701

Sechelt, B.C. Tel: (604) 740-5005

6711 Sechelt Inlet Road Sechelt, B.C. Tel: (604) 885-5562

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

Spinsters Loft RR 26, 2055 Sunshine Coast Hwy Roberts Creek, B.C.

555 Highway 101 Sunshine Coast, B.C. Tel: (604) 885-8991

The Barry Patch 6506 Northwest Bay Road Sechelt, B.C.

The Historic Lund Hotel 1436 Highway 101 Lund, B.C. Tel: (604) 414-0474 / (877) 569-3999

Townsite Heritage Society at Powell River

Westwind Gallery

WildED P.O. Box 673 Gibsons, B.C. Tel: (888) 732-0509

Will of the Woods 594 Shaw Road Gibsons, B.C.

Windsong Gallery 5721 Cowrie Street Sechelt, B.C.

P.O. Box 217 Powell River, B.C. Tel: (604) 483-3901

Whistler & Area Austen Tours

Elaho River Adventures

Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre

1071 Glacier View Drive Garibaldi Highlands, B.C. Tel: (604) 898-9775

Box 455 Brackendale, B.C. Tel: (604) 898-4633

4584 Blackcomb Way Whistler, B.C. Tel: (866) 441-7522

Black Tusk Gallery

Garibaldi Provincial Park

Box #108 4293 Mountain Square Art Gallery Row Whistler, B.C.

Whistler, B.C. Tel: (604) 898-3678

St’at’imc Heritage and Learning Centre

Brackendale Art Gallery, Theatre and Teahouse

790 Main Street Lillooet, B.C.

PO Box 100, 41950 Government Road Brackendale, B.C.

Camels Barn 553 Main Street Lillooet, B.C.

Lillooet Museum

MY Millennium Place 4335 Blackcomb Way Whistler, B.C.

North Vancouver Outdoor School

Canadian Voyageur Canoe Company

Box 250 Brackendale, B.C. Tel: (604) 898-5422

PO Box 76 Pemberton, B.C. Tel: (604) 938-3858

Pemberton & District Museum & Archives

Da-Epic Adventure Company

7455 Prospect Pemberton, B.C.

Box 2997 Garibaldi Highlands, B.C. Tel: (604) 764-8779

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c/o USLCES Lillooet, B.C.

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

Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains 4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler, B.C. Tel: (888) 932-3400 / (604) 905-3044 Email: wbres@whistlerblackcomb.com www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School 4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler, B.C. Tel: (800) 944-7853

Whistler Museum and Archives Society 4333 Main Street Whistler, B.C. Tel: (604) 932-5564

Whistler Public Library 4329 Main Street Whistler, B.C. Tel: (604) 932-2019

Whistler Village Art Gallery Unit 110, 4293 Mountain Square Whistler, B.C.

Ziptrek Ecotours 4282 Mountain Square Whistler, B.C. Tel: (604) 935-4102 ext. 207

CVS Tours CVS Tours is a locally run charter bus company on Vancouver Island. We operate 18 modern motor coaches ranging in size from 29 to 80 passengers.

CVS Tours - School Bus Services

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ur coaches are school bus permitted for B.C. Schools and our $10 million public liability coverage meets the school district’s requirements, with professional driving staff offering peace of mind that your team or group will arrive to your destination safe and sound.

For longer trips, our Prevost H3-45 coaches are Wi-Fi, DVD-video and restroom equipped, with some coaches offering 110-volt plug-ins to get some computer work done while you’re on your way.

When it’s time for your school group or band to hit the road, look to CVS Tours for reliable bus charter transportation up and down Vancouver Island or on the mainland and into the US. We have experience providing group transportation services for athletic teams, band trips, clubs, classroom field trips and special events with professional drivers who can get you to your destination safely.

We offer several different equipment types to suite your needs including 11 & 29 passenger mini buses, 50 & 56 passenger modern highway coaches & exclusive to Victoria our, 70 & 80 passenger modern Double Decker buses.

CVS motor coaches are ‘School Bus Permitted’ for BC Schools and our $10 million public liability coverage meets the School Districts’ requirements.

Some reasons to choose CVS: • Reliable • Modern Fleet of Motor Coaches • Experienced Drivers • Competitive Pricing

We can guarantee a service commitment that cannot be matched and offer the most modern and comfortable motor coaches on Vancouver Island!

Call us for a competitive quote today!

All our charter quotes come with a lowest-price guarantee: we are sure you won’t find a better price for similar service, and if you do, we will beat it by five per cent.

If you have any questions or would like us to quote on any of your school group transportation needs, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Charter number: 250-386-1695 & toll free 1-877-578-5552

email: charters@cvstours.com

www.cvstours.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

HOURS April – October: Open daily 9:30am – 5pm 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)

WWW.SLCC.CA

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 LÍ L’ WAT CULTURAL CENTRE INTO YOUR CLASSROOM EN RICH ST U DENT LEA R NING 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.

E DUCATIO NA L KIT S Our educational kits for grades 4, 9 & 12 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: tours@slcc.ca / 604.964.0990

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.

Our Latest and Greatest Exhibit!

Located in the Famous Fairmont Empress Hotel

A People Attraction – Unique – Extraordinaire!

Trip Advisor - 2014 Certificate of Excellence

RATED “GEM ATTRACTION” BY THE AAA®!

OPEN DAILY, 649 Humboldt St.,

Victoria, BC Canada, V8W 1A7 Ph: (250) 385-9731 • Fax: (250) 385-2835

Titania’s Palace

The Greatest Little Show on Earth!TM

E-mail: 3859731@miniatureworld.com Web site: www.miniatureworld.com

Gulliver’s Travels

Lancelot + Guinevere

1670 Olde London Towne

The Enchanted Valley of Castles

Camelot Castle

Evelyn Killam Doll House

Knights of the Round Table

Boy King Removes Sword from Stone Nob Hill Doll House

Battle of Camlann

Merlin’s Lair

The Swiss Family Robinson Battle of Britain The Wonderful World of the Circus

Death of Arthur

Finding the Holy Grail

Space 2201

The Great Canadian Railway A Classic Car Rally

How the West was Young

Vancouver Island Abbey Studio

Arts Afire Studio Pottery & Gallery

Bernadette McCormack Studio

2689 Penrith Avenue Cumberland, B.C. Tel: (250) 218-0704

869 Shawn Rd, Box 470 Coombs, B.C.

801 Wharncliffe Road Duncan, B.C.

Abkhazi Gardens

Auld Kirk Gallery

Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery

Shawnigan Lake Village Shawnigan Lake, B.C.

215 Fisheries Road Qualicum Beach, B.C. Tel: (250) 797-8412

1964 Fairfield Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 598-8096

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

Alcheringa Gallery 665 Fort Street Victoria, B.C.

Alert Bay Library-Museum 116 Fir Street, Box 440 Alert Bay, B.C. Tel: (250) 974-5721

All Fun Recreation Park 2207 Millstream Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 474-3184

Anne Hathaway Thatched Cottage 429 Lampson Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 388-4353

Arrowsmith Potters Guild 600 Alberni Highway Parksville, B.C.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

B.C. Aviation Museum

Campbell River & District Public Art Gallery 1235 Shopper’s Row Campbell River, B.C.

Campbell River Optical Maritime Museum 102-250 Dogwood Street Campbell River, B.C.

9552 Canora Road Sidney, B.C. Tel: (250) 655-3300

Big Rock Sculpting & Cast

B.C. Forest Discovery Centre

Blackfish Pewter

2892 Drinkwater Road, RR4 Duncan, B.C. Tel: (250) 715-1113

PO Box 859 Errington, B.C.

Bailey Studio

1971 Kaltasin Road Sooke, B.C.

Centre of the Universe Intrepretative Centre - NRC

Blue Stone Alpacas

5071 West Saanich Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 363-8262

2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo, B.C. Tel: (250) 758-7246

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre 100 Pachena Road Bamfield, B.C. Tel: (250) 728-3301 Email: bspivey@bamfieldmsc.com www.bms.bc.ca

Bastion (The) 98 Front Street Nanaimo, B.C. Tel: (250) 753-1821

BC Aviation Museum 1910 Norseman Road Sidney, B.C.

1040 Moss Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 384-4101

BC Forest Discovery Centre

Art Vickers Shipyard Gallery

Beacon Hill Park

1719 Cowichan Bay Road Cowichan Bay, B.C.

Douglas Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 361-0600

2892 Drinkwater Road Duncan, B.C.

833 Breakwater Road Parksville, B.C.

Blue Raven Gallery

310 Bonsai Place Qualicum Beach, B.C. Tel: (250) 752-0970

Brian Scott Fine Art 8269 North Island Hwy Black Creek, B.C.

Bruce Cryer Studio & Gallery 5120 N Island Highway Courtenay, B.C.

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

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

Carol Borrett Studio 1162 Maple Bay Road Duncan, B.C.

Carr House 207 Government Street Victoria, B.C.

CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum PO Box 17000 Stn. Forces, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 363-4312

Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Road Chemainus, B.C. Tel: (250) 246-9800 ext. 7020

Chemainus Valley Museum 9779 Waterwhell Crescent Chemainus, B.C. Tel: (250) 246-2445

Cherry Point Pottery 743 Champagne Drive Cobble Hill, B.C.

John Adams and his son Chris are Victoria’s walking tour and history experts who will make your field trip to the capital city rewarding and memorable. For over sixteen years their company called Discover the Past has captivated the imaginations of students of all ages with its range of popular tours. Choices include: Chinatown (with a special White Jade Tiger option), Gold Rush, BC and Confederation and Immigration. Many classes that are in town overnight opt for their famous Ghostly Walks. They also offer custom tours on many other topics.

Tours are offered year-round. Contact John and Chris at www.discoverthepast.com or call 250.384.6698.

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Whale Watching and more in Ucluelet

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lose to 20,000 magnificent gray whales make an annual journey from Mexico to their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic, and they swim right past the village of Ucluelet, located on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island in the heart of the Pacific Rim. Stay overnight at the Canadian Princess Lodge and take a three-hour whalewatching tour on large covered vessels with expert guides.

The Canadian Princess offers perfect accommodation for students with loft-style rooms for up to four people. The boats carry between 14 and 22 passengers.

With a round trip of approximately 20,000 kilometres, gray whales stop to feed in the sheltered bays near Ucluelet. These majestic

creatures grow up to 49 feet in length and weigh in at 30 to 40 tons. They are larger than a city bus, eat up to 1,000 kilograms of food per day, and live up to 70 years.

While in Ucluelet you can also hike the renowned Wild Pacific Trail, named Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in BC; visit the historic Amphitrite Lighthouse that was built in 1906;

and discover more about the undersea world at the Ucluelet Aquarium.

This package is just $89 per person including one night’s accommodation at the Canadian Princess and a three-hour whalewatching tour.

Visit www.canadianprincess.com for more information.

UCLUELET • VANCOUVER ISL AND

FIELD TRIP NOT JUST A

A PACIFIC ADVENTURE

THE MIGRATION 0F 17,000 WHALES

HIKE THE WEST COAST TRAIL

VISIT UCLUELET AQUARIUM

During March and April, experience the amazing annual Grey Whale migration. Packages start at $89 per person and include accommodation, whale watching and breakfast.

Walk this historic rescue route first established in 1890 following a rugged shoreline where approximately 66 ships have met their demise along this stretch of the “Graveyard of the Pacific”.

A unique “hands-on”Aquarium where all the exhibits are returned to the ocean at the end of the season. Get up close and personal with lots of Pacific species.

The Canadian Princess Lodge in Ucluelet offers students a wonderful combination of nature, marine wildlife and history as well as a chance to dine aboard the spectacular Canadian Princess.

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Vancouver Island Chinese Public School

Cloudbreak Gallery

Comox Air Force Museum

636 Fisgard Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 384-7352

West Bamfield, on the way to Bradys Beach, PO Box 84 Bamfield, B.C.

19 Wing Comox, B.C. Tel: (250) 339-8192

Christ Church Cathedral

Coast Salish Journey

Comox Archives & Museum Society

930 Burdett Avenue Victoria, B.C.

PO Box 42 Cowichan Bay, B.C.

1809 Beaufort Avenue Comox, B.C.

City of Totems (Duncan) Guided Tours

Coastal Revelations Nature Tours

Comox Valley Art Gallery

203 - 111 Station Street Duncan, B.C.

Box 445 Errington, B.C. Tel: (866) 954-0110

Clayoquot Crafts

Cobble Hill Pottery

580 Duncan Avenue Courtenay, BC Tel: (250) 338-6211 ComoxValleyArtGallery.com

Box 336 Tofino, B.C.

3375 Boyles Rd, RR 1 Cobble Hill, B.C.

Clayoquot Field Station at Tofino Botanical Gardens

Coco Jones

1084 Pacific Rim Hwy P.O. Box 886 Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-1220

600 Brownsey Avenue Duncan, B.C.

COE Arts 114 Roberta Road W Nanaimo, B.C.

Connemara Studio 3282 Ash Road RR2 Chemainus, B.C.

Copper Maker Gallery Kwakiutl Art PO Box 755, 114 Copper Way Port Hardy, B.C.

Country Treasures Cottage Crafts 1133 Fisher Road Cobble Hill, B.C.

Courtenay Museum and Paleontology Centre 207 Fourth Street Courtenay, B.C. Tel: (250) 334-0686

Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 1781 Cowichan Bay Road Cowichan, B.C. Tel: (250) 746-4955

Cowichan River Provincial Park Duncan, B.C. Tel: (250) 474-1336

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

Craig Heritage Park and Museum 1245 East Island Highway Parksville, B.C. Tel: (250) 248-6966

Courtenay and District Museum The Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre, located in downtown Courtenay, is B.C.’s premier marine fossil destination for students from around the province. With a mandate of natural and cultural history of the Comox Valley, the museum offers year-round fossil tours and programmes featuring 80-million-year-old marine fossils such as the Puntledge elasmosaur, mosasaurs and other ocean-dwelling vertebrates and invertebrates. Visits to the local rivers lead students to explore the past and understand Vancouver Island’s ancient history.

The 14,000-square-foot galleries also hold First Nations, settlement and changing exhibition galleries. The museum also has a well-stocked and busy gift shop with items for residents and guests from around the world. If you’re planning to stay for a few days, the museum also runs a 1,400-square-foot heritage home on seven acres with great accommodation rates.

Contact the museum at 250-334-0686 or info@courtenaymuseum.ca.

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The Fairway Gorge Paddling Club welcomes schools, clubs and organizations of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves in the sports of dragon boating, sea kayaking and outrigger canoeing. Safe and supervised on-water adventures can be tailored to suit your needs. Choose a morning or afternoon experience away from the classroom along Victoria’s beautiful Selkirk waterfront. See local wildlife in the heart of the city and learn about tides, currents, winds and weather conditions. Always interesting. Always challenging. And always fun, rain or shine! Call or email today to book.

The Fairway Gorge Paddling Club Society is a non-profit society that exists to provide excellent paddling experiences for children and adults of all abilities. Visit www.fgpaddle.com for information, availability and pricing.

Outrigger | Dragon boat | Kayak General email: info@fgpaddle.com

Tel: 778.432.FGPC (778.432.3472) Train | Play | Compete

Phone: 778.432.FGPC (778.432.3472) Email: info@fgpaddle.com / www.fgpaddle.com

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Vancouver Island Craigdarroch Castle

Cumberland Museum and Archives

Darlena Warhurst Gallery

1050 Joan Crescent Victoria, B.C.

2680 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland, B.C. Tel: (250) 336-2445

PO Box 69 Chemainus, B.C.

Da’naxda’xw Cultural Tours

634 Battery Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 384-6698 Email: discoverthepast@telus.net www.discoverthepast.com

Craigflower Manor & Schoolhouse 2765 Admirals Road Victoria, B.C.

Crazy Buck Pottery

PO Box 330 Alert Bay, B.C.

PO Box 792, 1874 Swayne Road Errington, B.C.

Discover the Past Tours

Dominion Astrophysical Observatory 5071 West Saanich Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 363-8262

Drahanchuk Studios & Gallery 157 Quadra Loop Quadra Island, B.C.

Eagle Aerie Gallery 350 Campbell Street Tofino, B.C.

Eagles Moon Gallery 1010 Government Street Victoria, B.C.

Earth Attitudes #6 - 464 E. Island Highway Parksville, B.C.

BIG VALUE

Impressive, immersive and inspirational. Great discussion on important topics is what you can expect when you bring your students to IMAX. Each and every documentary film is created in the hopes of affecting change through education. Filmmakers provide educational guides to further incorporate learning at no charge.

All of this at a very reasonable price

BC School Rate just $5.50 + GST For further information or assistance, please contact Jordan Batchelor groups@imaxvictoria.com

675 Belleville St., Victoria • 250-480-4887 ext 3 Free Teacher Preview Pass available to local educators.

Echo Players Village Theatre 110 West 2nd Avenue Qualicum Beach, B.C. Tel: (250) 752-3522

Ecolodge at Tofino Botanical Gardens P.O. Box 886 Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-1220

EJ Hughes Gallery 28 Station Street Duncan, B.C.

*Library films may be scheduled at 9am or 10am by groups of 35 or more.

IMAX Victoria ®

IMAX® Victoria offers an educational experience that provides your students with unique and exciting opportunities to explore new worlds and take curriculum beyond your community.

Emily Carr House IMAX® films are designed to meet recognized education standards and entertain and enlighten your students as much as they educate. Students are presented with new and relevant knowledge to integrate into the curriculum inspiring engaging classroom discussion. Educator resources are provided upon any group booking to further enhance the IMAX® experience.

Choose from regularly scheduled films or the extensive film library which contains over 25 films ranging in topic from Space Exploration to Egypt to Extreme Environments. Book the film of your choice at either 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. (or both for a double feature) with minimum 45 students.

Please note that there are no minimum requirement to attend a film that is on the regular schedule.

Whether your students are artists, filmmakers, scientists, or something else entirely, the beauty, clarity and inspiration of IMAX® will lead them well beyond ordinary.

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

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207 Government Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 383-5843

Englishman River Gallery Ltd 711 Mariner Way Parksville, B.C.

Fairmont Empress 721 Government Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 384-8111

Fairway Gorge Paddling Club 2940 Jutland Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 658-6333 Email: erik@fgpaddle.com www.fgpaddle.com

Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park 61 Filberg Road Comox, B.C. Tel: (250) 339-2715

Fire Art Studio 4368 Wellington Road Nanaimo, B.C.

Vancouver Island Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic site 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 478-5849

Fort Rupert Beaver Harbour, c/o Port Hardy Visitor Info Centre Port Hardy, B.C.

Gallery 10-80 841 Field Crescent Parksville, B.C.

Gallery 223 223 Commercial Street Nanaimo, B.C. Tel: (250) 741-1188

Gem O The Isle

Fran Willis Gallery

2465 Koksilah Road Duncan, B.C.

#200 - 1619 Store Street Victoria, B.C.

Glaskrafter Art Glass

Fun Pacific Holdings 2591 Beverly Street Duncan, B.C. Tel: (250) 746-4441

1925 Blanshard Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 652 1455

2250 Campbell River Road Campbell River, B.C.

Grey Wolf Expeditions

2005 Sooke Road Victoria, B.C.

Gunns Gallery

Government House 1401 Rockland Avenue Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 387-2080

Connecting Youth to the Outdoors with Inspiring Courses and Tours Since 1981 Since 1981, Ocean River’s qualified and skilled instructors have 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, Introduce your kids to the outdoors – Kayaking and Science, Biology or Geography to name a few. SUP are lifelong sports!

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 parking for vans 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 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’.

Helmcken House

Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd.

Glidas Box of Treasures Theatre

3160 NW Bay Road Nanoose Bay, B.C.

Hatley Park National Historic Site

1811 Surgenor Road Black Creek, B.C. Tel: (250) 337-5717

RR 1, 8226 Sabre Road Lantzville, B.C.

Galerie Madeleine

137-1325 Bear Mountain Parkway Victoria, B.C.

Haig Brown House Education Centre

P.O. Box 2532 Sidney, B.C. Tel: (250) 656-2628 / (800) 665-2628

1370 Island Highway Campbell River, B.C. Tel: (250) 287-7310

Galerie Sorance

Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame

10 Elliot Square Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 361-0021

Henschel Fine Arts 801 Nimpkish Heights Road Port McNeill, B.C.

Heritage Acres

6106 Cottam Road Port Alberni, B.C.

7321 Lochside Drive Saanich, B.C. Tel: (250) 652-5522

Gwa’ni Hatchery P.O. Box 210, Alert Bay Port McNeill, B.C. Tel: (250) 956-4712

Hillbank Pottery 4145 Hillbank Duncan, B.C.

Experience Vancouver Island Naturally Inspire.

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by Sea Kayaker Magazine adventures 1824 Store St. Victoria, BC V8T 4R4 toll free: 800.909.4233 ph: 250.381.4233

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Stubbs Island The Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound and the Broughton Archipelago are home to a bounty of nature’s magnificence, including orcas (killer whales), humpback whales, Steller sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, bald eagles and so much more. Every trip from our base in Telegraph Cove or Campbell River on Vancouver Island is an adventure of a lifetime.

Exposure to the life of the “Emerald Sea” will allow students to acquire in-depth knowledge of the marine ecosystem and develop an understanding of the need for conservation. The MV Lukwa, with ample space both on deck and inside, is ideal for school groups.

Once you board our custom-built whale-watching boats, we will guide you through the passages and around the islands that are teeming with wildlife in one of the most beautiful locations on British Columbia’s coast.

• A slide presentation illustrating the diversity and classification of marine life

School program includes:

• Service of a highly experienced biology teacher • Tour of marine mammal artifacts

It’s Whale School for Kids! Experiential education at its best Students are outside learning from nature, facilitated by an on-board biologist and/or certified teacher.* Whale School tours are aimed at increasing interest, connection and positive action for marine mammals as ambassadors for our life-sustaining seas.

Please see this link for information about the comfort and safety of our vessels http://www.stubbs-island.com/our-boats.

For the calibre of our crew please see http://www.stubbs-island.com/crew.

Whale School tours are available from both Campbell River and Telegraph Cove. Trips at any time of the year offer good opportunities for wildlife sightings. It appears not to be common knowledge that trips early in the school year (from September to early November) are the ideal in terms of diversity of species. It is very common to see orcas, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins and harbour seals at this time of the year. *When possible, school tours are conducted by our Education and Conservation Advisor who is a certified biology teacher and award-winning marine educator.

• Interpretative information of all life and historic sites seen • Acoustic samples of various cetaceans Program can be enhanced to include: • More detailed cultural information • A tide pool walk • Information directed specifically at classification of invertebrates • Multiple day activities, potentially with lodging in Telegraph Cove, also available.

“Beneath the Surface” – Program, Advanced Educational Tours (Post-Secondary) The Advanced Education Programs are tailor-made for post-secondary groups to provide field experience for classes in classification, ethology, environmental science and tourism.

The research that has been conducted in the area attests to its being an ideal location to study marine organisms.

The biodiversity of the area, indeed, makes it a marine wonderland. Stubbs Island Whale Watching is able to provide the ethics and expertise essential to the quality demanded for post-secondary purposes.

Beneath the Surface – School Tour Program

Our experiences over the past quarter century allow us to develop custom tours.

School tours are conducted by our highly experienced educator and biologist to provide age-appropriate marine education from a full ecosystem perspective.

Please call 1-800-665-3066 to find out more.

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we are dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation.

Make learning a Fun adventure!

See a whale. In the wild.

Telegraph Cove www.stubbs-island.com

Campbell RiveR adventurewhalewatching.com

1-800-665-3066

1-866-501-6722 Scan the codeS to watch our aweSoMe tour videoS

Vancouver Island Hills Native Art (Campbell River)

Hot Springs Cove

Island Discovery and Training

Just Art

1140 Shoppers Row Campbell River, B.C.

35km. N.W. from Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 670-1100

#18 - 1705 Campbell Way Port McNeill, B.C.

Hills Native Art (Duncan)

House of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery

835 Harewood Mines Road Nanaimo, B.C. Tel: (250) 753-5246

Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres - Tofino

125 C South Shore Road Lake Cowichan, B.C.

5209 Trans Canada Highway Duncan, B.C.

Hills Native Art (Nanaimo)

300 Main Street Tofino, B.C.

P.O. Box 129, 606 Campbell Street Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-3919

76 Bastion Street Nanaimo, B.C.

Hudson’s Bay Company Heritage Society

Hills Native Art (Victoria)

#1 Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 385-1311 ext. 503

1008 Government Street Victoria, B.C.

HMC Dockyard Historic Bus Tours Base Public Affairs, CFB Esquimalt, PO Box 17000, Stn Forces Victoria, B.C.

Horne Lake Caves and Outdoor Centre 3905 Horne Lake Caves Road Qualicum Beach, B.C. Tel: (250) 703-6051 Email: info@hornelake.com www.hornelake.com

I-Hos Gallery 3310 Comox Road Courtenay, B.C.

IMAX Victoria 675 Belleville Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 480-4887 Email: jbatchelor@imaxvictoria.com www.imaxvictoria.com

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Nature

Through Art www.batemancentre.org/learn

Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres - Ucluelet 168 Fraser Lane Ucluelet, B.C. Tel: (250) 726-7444

John Ingraham Gallery 437 Fir Street, PO Box 157 Alert Bay, B.C.

Johnstone Strait Whale Interpretive Centre Telegraph Cove, B.C. Tel: (250) 928-3117

JoVic Pottery

Kaatza Station Museum & Archives

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

Kinsol Trestle, The east of Glen Eagles Road, off Renfrew Road Shawnigan Lake, B.C.

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens 6183 Whittaker Road Courtenay, B.C. Tel: (250) 338-6901

Kwakiutl Art of The Cooper Maker Gallery 114 Cooper Way Fort Rupert, B.C.

4781 Shell Beach Road Ladysmith, B.C.

Connect kids to nature through the work of legendary artist and naturalist Robert Bateman.

Come experience our three inquiry-based programs linked to the new BC curriculum: Birds, BC Animals, and Looking at Art. Educator created and delivered, each one is enriched with integration of literacy, fine arts and stewardship of our natural world.

Visit the Robert Bateman Centre in Victoria¹s inner harbour, one block from the Royal BC Museum and legislative buildings.

Info & bookings: batemancentre.org/learn

250.940.3630 l education@batemanfoundation.org

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Vancouver Island Kwisitis Visitor Centre

McMillan Arts Centre

Milner Gardens and Woodlands

Morgan Warren’s Studio

Pacific Rim National Park Ucluelet, B.C. Tel: (250) 726-7721

133 McMillan Street Parksville, BC Tel: (250) 248-8185

2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach, B.C. Tel: (250) 752-6153

The A-Frame Studio at 2300 Canoe Cove Road Sidney, B.C.

Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery

Metchosin School Museum

Miniature World

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

610 Oyster Bay Drive Ladysmith, B.C.

4475 Happy Valley Road Victoria, B.C.

649 Humboldt Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 385-9731

Box 3069, 1 Strathcona Parkway Courtenay, B.C. Tel: (250) 338-1386

Larry Aguilar Pottery Studio 995 Meadowlark Place Qualicum Beach, B.C.

Legislative Tour Office Room 141, Parliament Buildings Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 387-3046

FOUR AMAZING TOURS experience them all!

Lilach Lotan Pottery 932 Malone Road Ladysmith, B.C.

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

whale watching

bird & pelagic

Tofino’s whale specialists since 1984

bear watching

hotspring soak

We Guarantee Sightings On All Tours!

Lyndia Terre Gallery 1811 Northwest Bay Road Nanoose Bay, B.C.

Major Art Gallery & Studio 136 Ford Avenue Parksville, B.C.

call to reserve your spot! 1.888.474.2288 | www.tofinowhalecentre.com

Maltwood Art Museum & Gallery Rm B115 University Centre Building Victoria, B.C.

Marine Ecology Centre 9835 Seaport Place Sidney, B.C.

Marine Ecology Station 1751 Cowichan Bay Road Cowichan Bay, B.C. Tel: (250) 748-4522

Maritime Discovery Centre 2750 Harbour Road Port Alberni, B.C. Tel: (250) 723-6164

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

Whale Centre

Whale Centre — Cruise through the spectacular waters of Clayoquot Sound in search of whales as they journey northward during their annual migration.

Experience the thrill of seeing otters, bears, birds and whales in their natural habitat.

Along the way take a detour to the Hot Spring Cove and experience a true west coast safari.

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ruise through the spectacular waters of Clayoquot Sound in search of whales as they journey northward during their annual migration.

Experience the thrill of seeing otters, bears, birds and whales in their natural habitat.

Along the way take a detour to the Hot Spring Cove and experience a true west coast safari.

Martin Mars Water Bombers 4890 Cherry Creek Road Port Alberni, B.C.

Mary Fox Pottery 321 - 3rd Avenue Ladysmith, B.C.

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Vancouver Island Mt. Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve Mt. Arrowsmith, B.C. Tel: (250) 756-7223

Mt. Cain Ski Resort Woss, B.C. Tel: (250) 949-7669

Muir Gallery 440 Anderton Avenue Courtenay, B.C. Tel: (250) 334-2983 / (250) 338-4417 ext. 2

Mussels and More Pottery 1761 Island Highway Campbell River, B.C.

Namgis First Nation Burial Grounds 215 Fir Street, Bag Service 2800 Alert Bay, B.C.

Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Nanaimo, B.C. Tel: (250) 754-1750

Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way Nanaimo, B.C. Tel: (250) 753-1821

Nature House at Goldstream Provincial Park Junction of Hwy #1 and Finlayson Arm Road Sooke, B.C. Tel: (250) 474-1336

Needle & Arts Centre 910 Island Highway Campbell River, B.C.

Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre

Orca Spirit Adventures

34 Weway Road Quathiaski Cove, B.C.

146 Kingston Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 383-8411

Ocean Design 92 Thornton Road, PO Box 676 Ucluelet, B.C.

Ocean River Adventures

Nighthawk Pottery

1824 Store Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (800) 909-4233

c/o Pyromania Pottery, Box 210 Coombs, B.C.

Old Cemeteries Society

North Island Discovery Centre 5000 Highway 19 Telegraph Cove, B.C. Tel: (250) 956-3844

North Island Heritage Society PO Box 1179 Port McNeill, B.C.

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road Errington, B.C. Tel: (250) 248-8534

P.O. Box 50004, 15-1594 Fairfield Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 598-8870

Old School Museum Near Ferry Terminal Crofton, B.C. Tel: (250) 246-2456

One Moon Gallery 1192 Kosapsum Crescent Esquimalt, B.C.

Pacific Northwest Expeditions Box 97 Station A Nanaimo, B.C. Tel: (250) 754-6300

Pacific Northwest Raptors 1877 Herd Road Duncan, B.C. Tel: (250) 746-0372

Pacific Undersea Gardens 490 Belleville Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 382-5717

Parksville Museum and Archives 1245 East Island Highway Parksville, B.C. Tel: (250) 248-6966

Pat Bay Pottery (Anderson Pottery) 10251 West Saanich Road North Saanich, B.C.

Patricia Banks Studio 2440 Evanshire Cres Nanoose Bay, B.C.

Phillips Pottery PO Box 87 Nanoose Bay, B.C.

Point Ellice House 2616 Pleasant Street Victoria, B.C.

Port Hardy Museum & Archives PO Box 2126 Port Hardy, B.C.

Port McNeill Museum 351 Shelley Crescent Port McNeill, B.C.

Power House Museum, The 587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach, B.C.

Practicum Music & Art 620 Neden Way Parksville, B.C.

Pyromania Pottery PO Box 210, 9A - 2310 Alberni Highway Coombs, B.C.

Qualicum Beach Museum 587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach, B.C. Tel: (250) 752-5533

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Vancouver Island Queneesh Studios

Saanich Historical Artifacts Society

Shining Sun Gardenworks

St. Ann’s Academy

9074 Clarkson Avenue Black Creek, B.C.

7321 Lochside Drive Saanichton, B.C.

1102 Bellevue Road Parksville, B.C.

Quw’utsun Cultural and Conference Centre

Saanichton Christmas Tree and Ostrich Farm

Sid Williams Theatre Society

835 Humboldt Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 953-8828

200 Cowichan Way Duncan, B.C.

8231 East Saanich Road Saanichton, B.C. Tel: (250) 652-3345

r. david/Terminal Woodworks #101 - 2031 Malaview Avenue W Sidney, B.C.

Sa-Cinn Native Enterprises Trademark

Rainbows’ End Quilt Shop

PO Box 349 Chemainus, B.C.

1254 Fair Road Parksville, B.C.

Rainforest Interpretive Centre 451 Main Street Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-2560

Remote Passages Whale & Kayak Co. P.O. Box 624 Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-3330

Rhythms Artglass 10535 Knight Road Chemainus, B.C.

Roy Henry Vickers Gallery 350 Campbell Street Tofino, B.C.

Royal B.C. Museum 675 Belleville Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 356-7226 / (888) 447-7977

Royal Roads University 2005 Sooke Road Victoria, B.C.

Sasquatch Trading Ltd. 1233 Government Street Victoria, B.C.

Sea Wolf Adventures P.O. Box 258 Port Hardy, B.C. Tel: (250) 902-WOLF (9653) Email: info@seawolfadventures.ca www.seawolfadventures.ca

Seaview Game Farm 1392 Seaview Road Blackview, B.C. Tel: (250) 337-5182

442 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, B.C. Tel: (250) 338-2430

613 Pandora Avenue Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 953-8829

Side Street Studio 204-2250 Oak Bay Road Victoria, B.C.

Sidney Historical Museum 2423 Beacon Avenue Sidney, B.C.

Seaport Place, 10960 Setchell Road Sidney, B.C. Tel: (250) 656-6533

Sidney Whale Museum

Sointula Museum

Sunstar Kayak Adventures

Somenos Marsh Bird Sanctuary

Shawnigan Lake Village Shawnigan Lake, B.C.

P.O. Box 2160, 41040 Gold River Highway Campbell River, B.C. Tel: (250) 286-3122 www.strathcona.bc.ca Box 2 - 2 Telegraph Cove, B.C. Tel: (250) 928-3185

3809 Otter Point Road Victoria, B.C.

Shawnigan Lake Historical Society Museum

835 Humboldt St, 2nd Floor Victoria, B.C.

Stubbs Island Whale Watching

9801 Seaport Place Sidney, B.C. Tel: (250) 656-2140

Shards Glass Studio

9811 Seaport Place Sidney, B.C. Tel: (250) 665-7511

St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site

Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre

Sidney Natural Sciences Consortium

130 1st Street Sointula, B.C. Tel: (250) 973-6683

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site

2165 Swayne Road Coombs, B.C. Tel: (250) 951-0350

Highway #1 N. of Duncan Duncan, B.C. Tel: (250) 746-8383

Sweet Pea Quilting

Sooke District Museum

Terra Crystal Galleries

2070 Phillips Road Sooke, B.C. Tel: (250) 642-6351

25 Roberts Street Ladysmith, B.C. 2811 Boat Harbour Road Nanaimo, B.C.

The Avenue Gallery 2184 Oak Bay Avenue Victoria, B.C.

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.

#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

www.umista.org

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Vancouver Island The Garden at Barton and Leier Gallery 3140 Decourcey Road Ladysmith, B.C.

The Lounge Collection

The Scenic Marine Drive

Tofino Sea Kayaking Co.

Victoria Bug Zoo Inc.

Visitor Centre, 812 Wharf Street Victoria, B.C.

320 Main Street Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-4222

631 Courtney Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 384-2847 Email: bugs@bugzoo.bc.ca www.bugzoo.bc.ca

The Scratch Patch 9891 Seaport Place Sidney, B.C. Tel: (250) 655-GEMS (4367)

Traditional Big House

1576 Imperial Lane Ucluelet, B.C.

The Museum at Campbell River

The Whale Centre

Two Sisters Artisan Studio

470 Island Highway Campbell River, B.C. Tel: (250) 287-4636 ext. 1

P.O. Box 111 Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-2132 Email: whales@island.net www.tofinowhalecentre.com

2676 Morningstar Road Shawingan Lake, B.C.

The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach, B.C. Tel: (250) 752-8133

The Phoenix Gallery of Glass & Ceramic Art 8226 Sabre Road Lantzville, B.C.

The Port Theatre 125 Front Street Naniamo, B.C. Tel: (250) 754-4555

The Robert Bateman Centre 470 Belleville Street Victoria, B.C.

Tiger Lily Farm 1692 Errington Road Errington, B.C. Tel: (250) 248-2408

Timms Fine Art Gallery 267 Fifth Street Courtenay, B.C.

TNT Paintball

1 Front Street, PO Box 253 Alert Bay, B.C.

U’mista Cultural Centre 1 Front Street Alert Bay, B.C. Tel: (250) 974-5403 Email: info@umista.ca www.umista.ca

1461 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood, B.C. Tel: (250) 652-3822

Water Works Garden Sculpture 8138 Island Highway Black Creek, B.C.

Waterfront Studio Gallery PO Box 115 Port Alberni, B.C.

Vancouver Island Military Museum

Wei Wai Kum House of Treasures

#255 - 4750 Rutherford Road Nanaimo, B.C.

1370 Island Highway Campbell River, B.C.

Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum

WestLoon Gallery

1025 Matheson Lake Park Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 658-1177

587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach, B.C.

Tofino Botanical Gardens

2687 James Street Duncan, B.C. Tel: (250) 746-7661

1084 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-1220

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

Vancouver Island Regional Library

1608 Juan de Fuca Blvd Parksville, B.C.

Whale Centre and Museum 411 Cambell Street, Box 111 Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-2132

Wickaninnish Centre 2185 Ocean Terrace Road Ucluelet, B.C.

Wilderness Committee - Victoria

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elcome to the amazing world of insects, arachnids, and their manylegged friends!

The Victoria Bug Zoo specializes in LIVE tropical bugs from around the world.

Welcome to the Amazing world of Insects and Arachnids

Knowledgeable tour guides introduce visitors to the unique animals and provide a safe, fun animal-handling experience.

The Victoria Bug Zoo offers special school field trip rates and tours for all grades.

Check the website for more information.

Group rates are available for class groups and the Party Room is available for rent.

www.victoriabugzoo.ca

Located: Downtown (Inner Harbour) 631 Courtney St.

Ph: 250.384.2847(BUGS) Book Early! (Availability is Limited)

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202-3 Fan Tan Alley Victoria, B.C. Tel: (250) 388-9292

Zeballos Expeditions and Kayaks 115 Maquinna Avenue Zeballos, B.C. Tel: (250) 761-4044

Zeballos Museum PO Box 127 Zeballos, B.C.

Transportation All Points Bus Charters - Chilliwack

Kids Kare Transportation

Squamish Coach Lines

Universal Coach Line Ltd.

8434 Chilliwack Mountain Road Chilliwack, B.C. Tel: (604) 795-7443

4-7811 Steveston Hwy Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 277-6678

130-8383 Manitoba street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 325-8252

11560 Eburne Way Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 322-7799

All Points Bus Charters - Hope

Lynch Bus Lines

Star Limousine Services

Western Bus Lines - Vancouver

677 Old Hope Princeton Way Hope, B.C. Tel: (877) 869-7306

4687 Byrne Road Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 439-0842

328 Industrial Avenue Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 685-5600

1900 Valmont Way Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 273-0730

CVS Tours

Malaspina Coach Lines Ltd. Sechelt

Thirdwave Bus Services

Western Bus Lines - Kelowna

120-13551 Verdun Place Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 247-1221

153 Pinto Road Kelowna, B.C. Tel: (250) 765-9019

Top Hat Bus Charters and Shuttle Services

Wilson’s Transportation Ltd. Victoria

Suite 610 6081 #3 Road Richmond, B.C. Tel: (604) 718-2788

4196 Glanford Avenue Victoria, B.C. Tel: (800) 567-3288

TRAXX Coachlines

Wilson’s Transportation Ltd. Campbell River

185 Dallas Road Victoria, B.C. Tel: (877) 578-5552 Email: charters@cvstours.com www.cvstours.com

Discover Canada Tours

Sechelt Depot Sechelt, B.C. Tel: (877) 227-8287

Malaspina Coach Lines Ltd. - Powell River

#820 - 1111 Melville Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 689-8128 Toll Free: 1-855-689-8128

4675B Ontario Road Powell River, B.C. Tel: (604) 485-5030

First Student Canada - Charter Bus Rental

Victoria, B.C. Tel: (800) 668-3393

1420 Venables Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 255-3555 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student Canada - Charter Bus Rental

McCullough Coach Lines

New Era Transportation

Pacific Coach Lines - Vancouver 1150 Station Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (800) 661-1725

First Student Canada - Charter Bus Rental

700 Douglas Street Victoria, B.C. Tel: (800) 661-1725

First Student Canada - Charter Bus Rental

Pacific Coach Lines - Victoria

Perimeter Transportation P.O. Box 48172 New Westminster, B.C. Tel: (604) 717-6600

11470 - 201A Street Maple Ridge, B.C. Tel: (604) 465-5055 www.firstcharterbus.com

Premier Pacific Coach Lines

First Student Canada - Charter Bus Rental

Quick Shuttle Bus Service

12079 - 103A Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tel: (604) 255-3555 www.firstcharterbus.com

560D 11th Avenue Campbell River, B.C. Tel: (250) 914-4420

73 Water Street Vancouver, B.C. Tel: (604) 874-3335

1640 Booth Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. Tel: (604) 255-3555 www.firstcharterbus.com

1535 McPhee Avenue Courtenay, B.C. Tel: (250) 703-2656 www.firstcharterbus.com

7280 River Road Richmond, B.C. Tel: (877) 872-9977

2590 Douglas Road Burnaby, B.C. Tel: (604) 299-6100 8730 River Road Delta, B.C. Tel: (604) 940-4428

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With First Student Charter Bus, we cater to your event’s unique transportation requirements and pay attention to the details that make it successful.

As your single-source transportation provider, our charter professionals will design your field trip or group event to provide the right number of buses and staff, manage itinerary changes, and supply phone support to ensure your transportation runs as smooth as your event.

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Discover Canada Tours At Discover Canada Tours, our goal is to provide every customer with a memorable and unique experience. We truly care about each and every one of our guests and strive to give them “the time of our lives”. Everyone in our organization is committed to this belief and will not hesitate to go above and beyond to make sure each guest is having a wonderful experience. We take pride in the fact that many of our customers were referred by past customers or are repeat customers themselves.

The primary objective of Discover Canada Tours is to provide innovative and unique travel experiences for the best value showcasing the most spectacular places, attractions and activities in Western Canada.

Our mission is to be known as the number one tour company in terms of: • Outstanding services (before, during, after the tours); • Quality of the tour; • Delivering the best value • Delivering a positive experience • Showcasing the best of Canada Our vision is: • Loyalty to our clients, customers and partners • Reliability in consistently delivering high-quality experiences and relationships • Innovation in pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo Over the past five years, we’ve established ourselves as experts in creating and delivering quality services and unforgettable experiences at affordable prices. We now cater to both international and Canadian travelers through a variety of tour experiences. The Discover Canada Tour division is broken down as follows:

1. Specialty Tours & FIT Travel We offer a wide variety of specialty tours showcasing the unique landscapes in Western Canada including Aboriginal tours, Wine Tours, Culinary Tours, and Wilderness Tours.

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Travelling through B.C. this summer? Plan your visit to each of BC Hydro’s Visitor Centres, including our brand new northern facility.

Come learn about hydroelectric power in our province and enjoy a unique experience at each location.

Southern Interior: bchydro.com/revelstoke Northern BC: bchydro.com/bennett Lower Mainland: bchydro.com/stavefalls

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RIDE TRIBE DATES & RATES

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SCHOOLS ON DIRT Summer 2014:

LOOKING TO GET OUTSIDE WITH YOUR CLASS?

May 16 to June 29 September 2 to October 13

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

$57

Lift/Guide/Rental

$76

Lunch Voucher

SAVE

UP TO

75% OFF

$15

REGULAR PRICING

($17 value)

Prices include GST and PST where applicable.

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK. Experience the excitement of mountain biking and save up to 75% OFF the public price. Students and teachers of all ages and ability levels will spend a day with our professionally certified instructors discovering the 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. We offer students the opportunity to enjoy a 2 hour guided mountain

Packages include full face helmet, padding and gloves.

bike tour in Lost Lake area of the Whistler Valley.

VALLEY

PRICE

Don’t feel like riding bikes at all? We’ve got you covered. Enjoy the PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine

Guide Tour/Rental

$49.35

Experience. Spanning the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, the

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

access to several open-air chairlifts and 50 kilometres of hiking and walking trails.

PEAK 2 PEAK ALPINE EXPERIENCE PACKAGE Lift Ticket & Lunch Voucher

world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is a 4.4-kilometre journey and includes

$33

With our PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience 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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Two peaks, two pasts.

A GEOLOGY AND ECOLOGY TOUR Take your students’ learning to the next level with hands this unique hands on tour. Travel back millions of years to the formation of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains’ breathtaking alpine environments. Let our guides take your group on a tour of Whistler’s key geological milestones, as well as highlight the flora, fauna, and effects of climate change along the way.

Tours will be light to moderate in physical effort and will include a trip across the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.

A great educational trip, that creates a variety of opportunities for follow-up activities in the classroom.

SAVE UP TO

$30

Timed to get you here, experience the tour, and get back home within a regular school day.

OFF

Designed to be an accessible tour for students of all ages and mobility levels.

REGULAR PRICING

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TOUR PRICE

39

$

Plus Tax

Includes tour and lift ticket