Ultimate Vancouver Adventure

Study Humanities in Canada

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Sojourn – Gain a better understanding of the community you’re visiting. Learn about different religions or spiritual practices. How do these impact the communities? How does religion or spirituality influence local traditions?

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Savor – Will you choose sweet or savory? Take the time to visit local markets and discover unique local ingredients. Learn how to prepare traditional meals & local favorites.

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Tip of the Tongue – Each morning, take the time to learn a few basic greetings and phrases in the local language. Learn how to write greetings & your name in the local script.

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A Wrinkle in Time – History influences our present. Discover the history of the country you visit. Hear the stories of your guides & their family history. Where do they come from?

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Journal Journeys – Take some time to reflect on the day’s events and document your journey. Spend a moment journaling about the day had & day ahead. These are memories for a lifetime!

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Culture – From local dances, festivals, or simple gestures to communicate – all of these make up a country’s culture. Learn and practice cultural norms & how to show respect in the culture you visit.

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Itinerary

As your flight takes off to Vancouver, you are on your way to study humanities in Canada. As you descend, take a look out of your window to see the province’s temperate rainforests and towering mountains. A local guide will be waiting to transfer you to your city hotel.

The afternoon is yours to explore your environment – stroll down the city’s streets, jump into the hotel pool, or embark on a nature walk. In the evening, you’ll meet with your guide for a buffet dinner. This is a great opportunity to get to know your guides and ask questions about your upcoming adventures!

Wake up excited and motivated to discover your new surroundings. Today, you are off to tour the lively and bustling city of Vancouver. After breakfast, make your way to Waterfront Station for a morning Bike Ride through Stanley Park. Soak up breathtaking views of the ocean and forest as you cycle the seawall. After a good workout, make your way to Gastown to discover its Victorian buildings, art galleries, and decor stores. Next, stop at a local restaurant for lunch before continuing to the Olympic Village. This is one of the greenest communities in the world. Learn about the village’s innovative energy sustainability systems like green roofs and solar heating. End the day exploring Granville Island, a peninsula and shopping district. Be sure to drop by its Public Market! As you tour Vancouver, be sure to take note of its unique culture and ethnic diversity.

Start your morning right with an interpretive walking tour led by a First Nations Cultural Ambassador. As you walk around Beaver Lake, learn about the First Nations history, background, and culture, as well as how the people have managed and lived on the land for generations. Along the way, your guide will point out local plants that were once harvested for food, medicine, art, and shelter. Be sure to ask your guide about the struggles Indigenous people experience today, and what you can do to help. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before making your way to Grouse Mountain to celebrate the outdoor and cultural heritage of British Columbia. Discover the province’s incredible wildlife (including indigenous species of bears), enjoy a lumberjack show, and soak up breathtaking mountain and city views. After several hours to explore the mountain, head back to your hotel.

One of the best ways to immerse yourself into a particular culture is through food, which is what you’ll be doing today! Embark on a culinary journey with a food-loving local guide in Gastown. Learn about the culture and history of this area as you stop at many eateries. Some of the dishes you will try are codfish & chips; cheese & prosciutto, and organic soft ice cream. You’ll also stop by the town’s iconic steam clock and 1670 trading company. In the late afternoon, work off your meal with a trip to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Admire the city’s temperate rainforest from its treetops. If you are a real thrill-seeker, try the cliff walk!

Calling all nature lovers, today is for you. You are off to the famous village of Whistler on Route 99 to board the Sea-to-Sky Gondola. This two-hour aerial experience offers breathtaking views of coastal forests, the Squamish River, and Howe Sound. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in several optional activities. In the winter season, it’s time to hit the slopes. Enjoy the wind in your hair and incredible mountain scenery as you soar down the mountain. In the summer season, set off on a nearby nature trail to cross more suspension bridges. After enjoying lunch, end the day at the Squamish Lil’ wat Cultural Center to discover its many exhibits. On your way back to the city, stop to see the third-highest waterfall in British Columbia, Shannon Falls.

It’s your final full day in Vancouver; let’s make it one to remember. Set off to Westin Bayshore Hotel for a whale-watching cruise. Enjoy the salty sea smell and wind in your hair as you zoom through the ocean on your high-speed zodiac. Listen in to hydrophones to hear whale calls. Your local guide will assist you in searching for humpback whales, killer whales, and dolphins. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot a pod of orcas! Watch in awe as their tails flip and they breach in the water. During your ride, a naturalist will educate you on whale biology and behavior. Following your tour, enjoy lunch before taking the time to explore the city independently.

It’s hard to believe how quickly time can fly by! Take your last morning in Vancouver to enjoy a buffet breakfast with your guides and friends. Reflect on your favorite memories of the trip – they will last a lifetime. After eating, you will be transferred to the local airport for your flight home.

Vancouver is a temperate rainforest city, has cultural diversity, and is famous for its harbor views. Many fall in love with this ocean-fringed metropolis for its dining delights, outdoor activities, and variety in people.

On this trip to Vancouver, you will immerse yourself into British Columbia’s culture and learn Humanities while also visiting the area’s top attractions. The trip’s highlights include walking across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, whale-watching in the Pacific Ocean, and riding the Sea-to-Sky gondola in Whistler Village. Study humanities in Canada today!

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