Explorica Canada: North American Bus Brochure (Spring 2020)

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Welcome to WorldStrides Explorica, where the experience is everything.

2020/2021 Educational travel explorica.ca 1.888.378.8845

A letter from our General Manager Dear Traveller, There’s an endless world to explore outside of your classroom, and we are excited to help you and your students to experience it!

At WorldStrides Explorica, we take educational travel – every part of it – to the highest levels of eye-opening discovery, quality learning, and genuine enthusiasm. From the support of our team of seasoned travel consultants to our ability to customize an itinerary that’s perfect for your group, our goal is simple: be your trusted partner and exceed your expectations for safety, security, quality, price, and overall peace of mind.

Most of the tours you’ll see here last less than a week, but the memories they create? They last forever. That’s why our emphasis on a superior planning process is our highest priority, from our first phone call to the day you and your group return. It all starts with listening to you. Where you want to go, what you want to do, how your students will learn along the way – this is where our partnership begins.

And since we’ve joined the WorldStrides family, we can deliver even more travel options, with even greater support and flexibility. No matter where you decide to go, your partnership with WorldStrides Explorica goes a long way. From our insistence on quality service and authenticity to our pledge that new experiences always be safe and accessible, we strive to show you how educational travel is done right.

Trip after trip, year after year, we are always improving, innovating, and increasing our ability to give you and your students the tools and resources you need to feel the excitement of new places.

Here’s to you, your students, and future adventures in educational travel!

David Conklin General Manager, CPA, CA WorldStrides Explorica 2

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Safety and support spell trust Best Tour Directors Making travel accessible Quality programs Total customization Essential customer care Anatomy of a great tour Interview: Natasha Angeles, Client Experience Manager

Tours in Canada 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25

Ottawa Spring Remembrance Day in Ottawa Québec City Spring Québec, Montréal & Ottawa Montréal History Tour Saint-Adèle Niagara Falls Toronto Leadership Camp

Tours in US 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

ILMUNC in Philadelphia New York City Arts New York City Boston Boston & New York Washington & New York City Washington D.C. Chicago

Tour fees based on April 2020 departures from the Greater Toronto Area for 40 total travellers, 1 chaperone per 10 paying participants. Includes breakfast and dinner. Basic accommodations provided. Fees valid at time of printing and are subject to change. Canadian tour prices include tax. Government taxes are not included on US tours.

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We’re specialists at travel, so we have years of experience in keeping programs on track, no matter what the world hands out! We’re also seasoned troubleshooters: We’ve got the staff and partnerships to pivot on a dime and make any real-time program adjustments necessary, so you can feel confident and covered, every moment of your trip. That's true peace of mind!

Trusted experience

Total travel protection

We have been organizing safe and reliable tours across North America for 55 years. And as a WorldStrides organization... benefit from decades of risk management experience and a worldwide network of support.

Our travel protection plans now cover school board cancellations. Call your program consultant for details.

Proactive risk management Safety protocols are built into every aspect of our operations. From rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits to continuous safety trainings conducted by veteran risk management professionals, we take every possible precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all participants.

Travel Protection Plan Our standard plan covers common mishaps like misplaced tickets or passports, lost luggage, sickness or injury during the tour, and more. If you have to cancel your tour due to a covered reason, you will receive a full refund minus the cost of the insurance policy.

Global vigilance Our Vice President of Health and Safety, supported by our team of risk management professionals, continually assess all travel destinations and situations. We also partner with WorldAware, a leading worldwide security and risk management organization, for additional assistance monitoring and evaluating global conditions.

No one wants to think about cancelling their tour, but sometimes life happens. Our two trusted travel protection plans offer a cash refund — not just credit for a future trip like other companies provide.

Travel Protection Plan PLUS Our exclusive, upgraded plan adds to the standard plan, providing the ability to cancel your tour for any reason up to 30 days before departure and receive a cash refund for 75% of the non-refundable fee. This is the only “cancel for any reason” policy in the industry.

And as a member of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), a self-governed, non-profit that promotes a fair and ethical marketplace where consumers can be confident about their travel purchases, your investment with WorldStrides Explorica is fully protected by TICO’s Compensation Fund.

Unparalleled on-tour support We’re by your side every step of the way to provide guidance and assistance.

Global presence As a WorldStrides organization, we have a network of more than 45 offices around the world, so no matter where you travel we are always nearby and ready to help in person if the need arises.

24/7 emergency support We operate a dedicated, 24/7 emergency contact line to assist you with any problem, anywhere, at any time.

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Daily tour updates Our exclusive online Tour Diaries enable friends and family to check on their loved one and follow the group’s progress. These private trip logs are posted daily by the group’s Tour Director.

Comprehensive liability coverage When you travel with WorldStrides Explorica, your tour is backed by our $50 million liability policy protecting third parties such as your school and school board. Your academic institution can rest assured that they are protected with WorldStrides Explorica.

Our ABCs of safety spell one important thing:

Trust.

Students and their Tour Director spot wildlife in Central Park, New York City.

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Three reasons why our educational experience is simply the best.

Bar none

Students listen as their Tour Director begins a discussion about stories represented in Gothic architecture.

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ur Tour Directors have more than just O information—they have inspiration.

They have real, professional training under their belts. They invent new ways of seeing things and helping students squeeze the last ounce of learning and fun from their programs. Here’s how our Tour Directors personify excellence. It’s also why our students call them heroes!

Infectious enthusiasm They lead adventures off the beaten path and set the action-packed pace for each day.

Inclusive friends and coaches They know that bringing students along with them instead of lecturing at them is the key to making things fun and memorable.

Proud locals who love to share They’re all savvy natives and exceptionally knowledgeable about our destinations: “Let me show you my Ottawa. It’s not just what you’ve read and think!”

Skilled leaders They know how to get students dialed in to their surroundings. “Be silly. Be playful. Be fun. Laughing together brings us together, and gets us all started off at the same place at the same time.”

Our selection process yields only the best!

We invest a lot in the selection and training of our Tour Directors.

We take them through a formal training process. We also assess how they’ll lead and inspire our groups, based on auditions, role plays, and more.

Innovators and creators They share our philosophy that learning activities embedded in the adventure of travel combine for a more enriching education.

TOUR CENTRAL Supporting our teachers throughout the planning process is one of our top priorities! Our unique Tour Centre is an online platform, designed specifically to support our Group Leaders from the day you choose to plan a tour with WorldStrides Explorica to the day you return with amazing memories and new perspectives. Our Tour Centre features some incredible functions, such as:

> Enrolment and payment tracking > Automated email reminders for participants, chaperones, and teachers > User-friendly and mobile-friendly platform > Online chat and support > Dynamic, detailed itinerary > Tour Director biography > Accommodations information > Tour Diary

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Travel is for everyone.

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Opportunities that combine the adventure of travel with deeper understanding from new learning should be available to all students. That’s why we make accessibility a top priority.

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Group fundraising support Group fundraising is a great way to help students pay for a portion of their tour fees, while helping students meet and bond prior to travelling. We help you kick start your fundraising initiatives with:

Financial assistance To help make travel a reality for as many students as possible, we offer need-based financial assistance for qualifying families.

Student travel grants We offer student travel grants throughout the year to further reduce the tour fee for your travellers. We award over $4 million in funds each year.

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Flexible chaperone ratio Our guaranteed best prices are based on the industry safety standard of one chaperone for every ten paying participants. However, if you don’t need that many chaperones we let you adjust the ratio to your preferred value, lowering your students’ tour fee.

–Gina M., Toronto, 2018

– Fundraising resource packet We also provide a packet full of great ideas and helpful advice compiled from years of fundraising experience.

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Monthly payment plans Our easy, automated plans allow your students to spread out their payments over the months leading up to their tour. As low as $50 or less per month for domestic tours, this convenient feature helps more of your students afford to travel.

– Fundraising webinars Our experienced Teacher-to-Teacher mentors provide time-tested methods and tips in an interactive setting, so you can ask questions and learn what works.

When I reflect on everything our group did in just a few days and what my students paid for their trip, I can honestly say it was an amazing deal.

For my students, this was a trip of a lifetime, and worth every penny.”

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Personal fundraising pages We give every student their own personal fundraising page on explorica.ca. With an average donation of $100, students can easily raise significant funds for their tour using their favourite social channels.

Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.

Toronto, Ontario

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Niagara Falls, Ontario

The best experience. Hands down.

We put the most committed, expert team behind every trip, and it shows in the cultural quality your students will feel: Where you stay. What you eat. How you get around—and most important, how you interact with the locals and live like them. This is what transforms an ordinary travel program into the educational experience of a lifetime.

Accommodations We guarantee quality hotels within 45 minutes of activities, so you have more time in your day to see the things you came to see. All hotels offer clean, safe and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, and you can even upgrade for more amenities or to get closer to the city centre — for one night, or for your entire tour.

Daily breakfast and dinner You and your students will fuel up for your adventures with hearty breakfasts and sample regional cuisine with filling, authentic dinners. Your Tour Director will show you the best places for lunches and snacks along the way.

Round trip transportation We provide all transportation between cities and itinerary activities. Our clean, comfortable coaches follow the strictest safety standards, and we opt for highspeed trains whenever possible, so you spend less time in transit.

Excursions and sightseeing You’ll see more—and learn more—than you ever thought possible thanks to our professional, local guides who know our destinations inside and out. They amaze and educate with fun stories and little-known facts, and share hidden local gems you could never experience any other way.

Overnight hotel security You deserve a good night's sleep. With WorldStrides Explorica, you can rest easy knowing that your very own security guard is sitting in your hotel hallway to make sure your students are safe and in their rooms all night long.

Brooklyn Bridge, NYC

U.S. Captiol, Washington, D.C.

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customization WorldStrides Explorica’s commitment to flexibility ensures that you’re in control. From making small changes to designing a tour from scratch, we give you the power to edit your tour with the click of a button.

Upgrade hotels Want more amenities or a location closer to popular attractions?

We let you upgrade your hotel accommodations for one night or your entire trip.

Add extra days Want more time in your favourite city? Voilà! Choose how long you’d like to stay and what you’d like to do.

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Upgrade or remove meals Opt for a special dining experience, or remove a meal for more freedom of choice.

Add or remove activities You can decide where to go and what to see. Change individual activities, or create an entirely custom tour.

Add an extension See even more by adding one of our pre-planned itineraries, or making your own.

Learn more:

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Choose where to travel...

– Ottawa – Montréal – Québec City – Toronto – Niagara Falls – Saint-Adèle

– New York – Washington – Philadelphia – Boston – and more...

then explore these sites, – Parliament Hill – Rideau Canal – Peace Monument – Sugar shack – Olympic Park – L'Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps) – CN Tower – Royal Ontario Museum – American vs Canadian falls – Empire State Building – Statue of Liberty

– Radio City Music Hall – United Nations Building – Lincoln Memorial – Vietnam Memorial – White House – Liberty Bell Centre – and more...

while immersing yourself in these activities.

– Skate on the Rideau Canal – Meet your member of Parliament – Ghosts and Gallows tour – 17th century New France feast – Montréal Science Centre with IMAX – Snowshoeing – Rock climbing – Circus school – Whale watching – Winter carnival activities – Ice hotel – Old Fort Erie – Journey behind the Falls – Guinness World Records Museum – Apollo Theatre tour

– 9/11 Memorial Museum – Broadway workshop – Yankee Stadium tour – NYC food truck tour – NYC High Line Park – Shear Madness show at the JFK Centre for the Performing Arts – Lincoln’s Cottage visit – African-American Civil War Museum – Potomac River Cruise – Franklin Institute Science Museum – and more...

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There’s a reason our teachers stay with us for years. It’s the same reason our new customers say, “Why didn't I join WorldStrides Explorica sooner?”

We’re experts at building fun, inspired trips Part of our great service is great trip planning itself. Over the years we’ve learned how students learn and enjoy travel best. Here’s our formula for making it the best: Busy, action-packed days of sightseeing and cultural activities Relaxing evenings with optional guided walking tours Off-the-beaten path excursions and adventures with their Tour Directors Authentic meals and fun hotels in the heart of the action!

We help you get your trip started Our Recipe for Success is designed with one goal in mind—to make it easy for you to recruit your largest group ever. Based on 55 years of advice from our travelling teachers, this simple method gets students and families excited about your program.

“We’ve got a person for that” —end-to-end support Our customer care begins the minute you raise your hand to learn more about student travel.

You get one of our seasoned Business Development Executives to answer your questions and help you start planning. Once you commit to your trip, you get your own Client Experience Manager to get things rolling for you. Check out our additional specialized team members below and imagine what they can do for your program!

A proven process: Step-by-step support We’ve been helping teachers lead incredible tours for decades, so we’ve got it down to a science. And we’re by your side, providing guidance and support, every step of the way.

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We help you choose

We give you an expert travel consultant to help you choose (or build) your perfect tour.

You get the ability to change anything you want, and see instant pricing.

We care for our customers with a personal touch that no one can match.

Period.

Students sit outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

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We help you recruit

We make a web page for your tour, then send you beautiful posters, invitations and more to give to your students and their parents. Then your students sign up online.

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We prepare you

We give you webinars and an extensive network of experienced WorldStrides Explorica trip leaders, who provide field-tested tips and advice about the tour you’re taking.

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We deliver an exceptional experience

Our Tour Directors meet you at the airport and take it from there; guiding your group, managing logistics and bringing the destinations to life.

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ANATOMY OF A GREAT TOUR New York City has it all – incredible history, world-class museums, quirky neighbourhoods, big time entertainment, the best pizza in the world (don’t tell Italy) and so much more. Our tours aim to show you as much of the city as possible for as many days as you’re there, which is no small feat. Take a closer look at how we design a tour day that checks lots of boxes – all thanks to your exceptional Tour Director.

7:00am

Breakfast at the hotel

8:00am

Ferry boat to Ellis Island & the Statue of Liberty

12:00pm

Free time for lunch

1:00pm

Lower Manhattan Guided Sightseeing tour

3:00pm

NYC Neighbourhoods Walking Tour

4:30pm

9/11 Memorial Museum

Honour one of the darkest days in American history as you consider the stories of 9/11 victims and first responders

6:30pm

Dinner at a New York establishment

All of our meals are carefully planned to give students a taste of local cuisine

8:00pm

Broadway Show

Take your seat for a show in a theatre on one of America's most famous streets

10:00pm

Explore Times Square, or head back to your hotel

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Enjoy the view from the waters of Manhattan Island

Industry, immigration, and colonial history converge in Lower Manhattan.

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WorldStrides Explorica staffer shares her love of travel and how it can transform learning Our travel consultants are both our ambassadors and our master planners. They’re spreading the word about our travel programs, and then working directly with our teachers to make their trip meet and exceed expectations.

Meet Natasha Angeles Customer champion for 6 years

Q: The teachers you work with know you as a true believer in what we do. …Not just travel in general, but educational travel, specifically. What drives that?

A: My personal experience travelling as a student in grade 8 really stayed with me -- I still remember the excitement leading up to the trip and packing way more than needed and having to start again. I also remember having the best time with my friends as we explored Ottawa and visited the places we’d been learning about in class, understanding them in a way I hadn’t before. Those moments have stayed with me all this time, so I know firsthand the kind of experiences students have on our tours, and it drives me to know that I play a role in helping create these lasting memories.

Q: What’s your favourite part of the planning process?

A: It’s always gratifying to hear from teachers and students after their tour and learn about their

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favourite moments, but there’s something special about getting to know a teacher in the planning process. We get to connect with so many different teachers and begin to build a very strong working relationship as we discuss destinations to travel to, what is important for their students to see and visit, and how we can work their favourite spots into the itinerary. Often, the teachers we work with end up feeling like old friends, not business contacts.

It’s unique to build that kind of relationship because you know your hard work matters and means something to everyone involved.

Q: Share some pro tips. What’s something you wish teachers knew before they planned their first trip?

A: I can’t stress this enough when talking to a teacher travelling with students for the first time: plan ahead, plan early. We are here to help you create your perfect trip, and when we start planning early,

we can lock in some amazing activities. My favourite tours to plan always start when a teacher says, “I don’t know if this is possible, but I’d really love my students to get to…” because it usually means we’re going to plan something unique. Plus, planning ahead gives your students and their parents more time to budget and fundraise.

We’re here to support you, so imagine your dream trip, and we’ll do what we can to make it happen.

Q: What’s your personal favourite place to visit?

A: There’s just something about Québec City – it’s so exciting and picturesque. No matter how many times I’ve been, it always feels like I’m seeing it all for the first time.

Canada Tours within

Dive into history in Ottawa. Explore French roots – and its enduring inspiration – in Montréal and Québec City. Lace up your skates and snowshoes for a winter wonderland tour in Saint-Adèle. Feel the power of nature (and the mist, too!) in Niagara Falls.

Canada is always calling!

WorldStrides Explorica pro tip “Teachers often combine their classes and educational goals to give their students a diverse travel experience. These customizable itineraries offer you and your students the highlight reel of each location while taking a deep dive into your curriculum; from history to science, art and math, there is something for everyone to revel in and enjoy.”

–Olivia Hoo, Business Dev. Executive

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Authentic cuisine: Le Bourlingueur— Montréal. Classic French meals in a bistro setting, with stone walls and European charm.

Convenient hotels: Palace Royale— Québec City. In the heart of all the action, across the street from Youville Park.

Follow their lead Walk in the footsteps of some of Canada's most influential decision-makers during a guided tour of the Supreme Court of Canada as you learn all about our justice system and how decisions that affect all Canadians are made.

Head for Mars Enter a “spaceship” at the Cosmodome and move away from Earth at breakneck speed. Your destination?

Mars. Your mission? A taste of life in space.

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CANADA Ottawa Spring OTTAWA | APRIL 2020 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS | Extension available Hot Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$497

Starting price for a 3-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Day 1 – Travel to Ottawa and meet your Tour Director – Supreme Court guided visit – Ottawa Animations walking tour: visit to Parliament Hill, Peace Monument, Rideau Canal – Ghosts and the Gallows: haunted walk & jail tour Day 2 – Parliament Hill: Centre Block guided visit – Memorial Chamber visit – Canadian Museum of History visit – Evening dinner & dance Day 3 – Sussex Drive – Embassy Row Walking Tour: Ambassadorial Residences of Egypt, Japan, Argentina, Spain, Iran, Thailand & South Korea, and Stornoway – Rideau Hall guided tour – Byward Market visit Days 3–4: Extension in Ottawa Travel home or stay in Ottawa. Highlights: RCMP Stables, Royal Canadian Mint guided visit.

Pro tip Book a tour to Ottawa in the winter and take part in Winterlude and visit the Snowflake Kingdom.

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CANADA Day 1 – Travel to Ottawa and meet your Tour Director – Diefenbunker Museum visit – Byward Market visit Day 2 – Remembrance Day services – Beechwood Cemetery visit – Mackenzie King Estate grounds visit – Merivale Bowling attraction Day 3 – Canadian War Museum: Forged in Fire exhibit – Parliament Building tour – Orienteering Rally on Parliament Hill – Confederation Park visit – Canadian Museum of History guided visit – Ghosts and the Gallows: haunted walk & jail tour

Remembrance Day in Ottawa OTTAWA | Tour must depart Nov. 10, 2020 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$677

Starting price for a 4-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Day 4 – Museum of Science and Technology guided tour – Rideau Hall guided visit – Embassy Row walking tour: Ambassadorial Residences of Egypt, Japan, Argentina, Spain, Iran, Thailand & South Korea, and Stornoway – Sussex Drive – Travel home

Pro tip Before visiting Beechwood Cemetery, encourage students to research one of the many important and notable people buried there, including Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden and Sir Sandford Fleming! Each great Canadian is marked by a plaque on the grounds.

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CANADA Québec City Spring QUÉBEC CITY | APRIL 2020 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available Hot Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$750

Starting price for a 4-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Pro tip Visit Québec City in the winter and take part in Carnaval or plan a ski tour.

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Day 1 – Travel to Québec City and meet your Tour Director – Historical Animation of Walled Upper Town: La Terrasse Dufferin, Château Frontenac photo stop, Rue du Trésor, Cap Diamant overview, National Assembly, Place des Armes – Ghost tour Day 2 – Spirit of Lower Town: L'Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps), NotreDame-des-Victoires, Quartier du Petit Champlain, Fresque des Québecois – Musée du Fort visit – Plains of Abraham visit – Historical Fact Finding Rally – One-hour “musical extravaganza” (only available in May & June)

Day 3 – Côte de Beaupré Excursion: Chemin Royale, Basilica of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré, Boulevard Sainte-Anne, St. Lawrence River, Seigneurial Farming System – Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré guided visit – Montmorency Falls visit – Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum visit – Evening dinner dance at Manoir Montmorency Day 4 – Village-des-Hurons Wendake guided visit Day 5 - 8: Extension in Québec City Travel home or stay in Québec City. Highlights: Promenade des Gouverneurs walk

CANADA Day 1 – Travel to Québec City and meet your Tour Director – Québec City walk: La Terrasse Dufferin, Old Québec & Château Frontenac – Crêperie dinner

Day 4 – Cosmodome Visit – Notre-Dame Basilica visit – Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History guided visit – 18th Century dinner

Day 2 – Musée du Fort visit – Spirit of Lower Town – La Citadelle de Québec guided visit – Lower Town Rally – Dinner and traditional entertainment at a sugar shack

Day 5 – Mount Royal and Beaver Lake visit – Travel to Ottawa – Ottawa Animations – Ghosts and the Gallows: haunted walk & jail tour

Day 3 – Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré – Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum visit – Travel to Montréal – Montréal Science Centre visit – Montréal Tour Director-led sightseeing: Old Montréal, McGill University, Place Ville Marie, Bell Centre, Mont Royal

Day 6 – Parliament Hill: Centre Block guided visit – Orienteering Rally on Parliament Hill – Canadian War Museum visit – Canadian Museum of History visit – Evening dinner & dance

Québec, Montréal & Ottawa QUÉBEC CITY, MONTRÉAL & OTTAWA | APRIL 2020 7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$1,351

Starting price for a 7-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Day 7 – National Gallery guided visit – RCMP Stables visit – Travel home

Pro tip Swap out various activities and customize this tour to your liking.

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CANADA Montréal History Tour MONTRÉAL | APRIL 2020 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS Hot breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$514

Starting price for a 3-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Pro tip Extend any Montréal trip to a 4-day tour and change the theme.

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Day 1 – Travel to Montréal and meet your Tour Director – Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site guided visit – Old Montréal walking tour: Place Jacques Cartier, Marche Bonsecours, Hotel de Ville, Vieux Port – Notre Dame Basilica guided visit Day 2 – Montréal driving tour: Champlain Bridge, Olympic Park, Mont Royal, Chinatown, Business District, Bell Centre, Montréal universities – Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal – Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History guided visit – 18th Century dinner Day 3 – St-Viateur Bagel Shop – Mount Royal and Beaver Lake visit – Travel home

CANADA Day 1 – Travel to Saint-Adèle and meet your Tour Director – Ice skating – Tour Director-led activities Day 2 – Ski lift and cross-country skiing – Snowshoeing – Tour Director-led activities: Legends Workshop – Campfire Day 3 – Travel home

Saint-Adèle SAINT-ADÈLE | APRIL 2020 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$530

Starting price for a 3-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Pro tip Practice your French by immersing yourself in the French culture with local Québécois.

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CANADA Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS | APRIL 2020 2 DAYS | 1 NIGHT | Extension available Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$303

Starting price for a 2-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Pro tip Combine this tour with a visit to Toronto!

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Day 1 – Travel to Niagara Falls and meet your Tour Director – Welland Canal Lock #3 visit – Niagara Park driving tour – Brock’s Monument visit – Niagara Interactive Walking Tour: American vs Canadian falls, Rainbow Bridge, Power Stations, Bridle Vail Falls, The Old Scow – The Stranded Boat, Luna Island & Goat Island Day 2 – Butterfly Conservatory visit – Botanical Gardens visit Day 2 - 3: Extension in Niagara Falls Travel home or stay in Niagara Falls. Highlights: Fort George, Clifton Hill, Journey Behind the Falls, Guinness World Records Museum visit, Niagara Falls cruise

CANADA Day 1 – Travel to Toronto and meet your Tour Director – Toronto Neighbourhoods Driving Tour: Distillery District, Chinatown, Bay Street (Business District), Front Street, Exhibition Place – Queens Park Legislative Buildings guided visit – CN Tower visit Day 2 – Royal Ontario Museum visit – Interactive Walking Tour of Downtown Toronto – Free time for shopping at the Eaton Centre Day 2 - 3: Extension in Toronto Travel home or stay in Toronto. Highlights: Much Music guided tour, Ontario Science Centre

Toronto TORONTO | APRIL 2020 2 DAYS | 1 NIGHT | Extension available Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$333

Starting price for a 2-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Pro tip Swap out various activities and customize this tour to your liking or combine this tour with a visit to Niagara Falls.

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CANADA Leadership Camp NORTH OF TORONTO | APRIL 2020 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Lunch daily Dinner daily (except departure day)

$438

Starting price for a 3-day bus tour Tour price includes tax

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Pro tip Camp activities are not set in stone and they don’t need to be! Tailor your group’s time at camp as you see fit so that everyone has the most fun and learns the skills that matter most.

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Day 1 – Travel to camp – Lunch – Canoeing: Learn basic skills like paddling and navigation before a guided journey around a lake – Dinner – Campfire: Finish the day with everyone around a roaring campfire. What could be more fitting! Share stories, play music, sit back and relax – it’s up to you Day 2 – Breakfast – High ropes: Working as a team or individually, traverse an obstacle course designed to teach teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence – Rock climbing: Time on the wall teaches team-building and goal-setting, all in a fun setting with an exciting dose of adrenaline – Lunch – Leadership Skills: While discussing specific examples and qualities, students will talk about various leadership styles and activities that build individual character and group success – Outdoor survival skills: Learn basic wilderness survival skills, including shelter building, fire making, and safe food and water collection. Then put newfound skills to the test Day 3 – Breakfast – Swimming: Students can work on their strokes or come together to play a game – Field sports: Camp staff and students decide upon a sport to play for an afternoon activity, like soccer or handball – Travel home

Tours within the

United States

Stroll though Central Park before taking in a Broadway show in New York City. Participate in the Model UN experience in Philadelphia. Explore the roots of the American revolution in Boston. Savour the artistic open spaces and museums in Chicago.

Throw yourself into the mix of the American melting pot.

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WorldStrides Explorica pro tip “Whether you are looking to explore new neighbourhoods, spend some time visiting museums, or tour around a new city and try different foods, WorldStrides Explorica can help. By offering customized itineraries, we can work with you to meet all your travel needs.”

– Kaitlyn Brisebois, Sr. Account Manager

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Authentic cuisine: Ellen’s Stardust Diner— NYC. Step right into 1950’s Americana.

Singing servers and classic, American diner food dish up a real taste of mid20th century good ‘ol days.

Convenient hotels: Fairfield Inn by Marriott – Laurel. Just outside the beltway and well-positioned to make the most of your visit to Washington, D.C.

Not that kind of mall The National Mall in Washington, D.C., is open space plus monuments and museums galore.

History, science, sculpture, architecture, and much more, there’s plenty to engross your senses.

The story of America is all right here.

Pizza with a fork Make your own deep dish, Chicago-style pizza, as thick and covered in toppings as you can make it, with pro tips from those who know how it’s done in the Windy City.

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USA ILMUNC in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA | APRIL 2020 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS

$725

Starting price for a 4-day bus tour

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Pro tip Enhance the experience by adding time to explore Philadelphia’s finest attractions before or after the conference.

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Day 1 – Travel to Philadelphia, meet the Organizing Committee and check in to the conference and hotel – Pre-conference workshops – Opening ceremonies – Committee session I – Faculty advisor reception – Faculty advisor/head delegate meeting Day 2 – Ice skating with ILMUNC – Faculty advisor workshop – Summer opportunities fair – Delegate services open – Committee session II – Committee session III – Faculty advisor/head delegate meeting – Delegate fest

Day 3 – Delegate services open – Committee session IV – Committee session V – Faculty advisor/head delegate meeting – Delegate dance – Delegate movie night Day 4 – Committee session VI – Closing ceremonies – Travel home

USA Day 1 – Travel to New York City and meet your Tour Director – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Top of the Rock visit Day 2 – Broadway workshop – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Tour Director-led Brooklyn Bridge tour – Optional: Broadway show

Day 3 – Radio City Music Hall guided tour – MoMA visit – Broadway show Day 4 – Metropolitan Museum of Art visit – Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Delacorte Theatre Day 4 - 5: Extension in New York City Travel home or stay in New York City.

Highlights: Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty

New York City Arts NEW YORK CITY | APRIL 2020 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$866

Starting price for a 4-day bus tour

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Pro tip Adding a day or two to your NYC tour is easy - and worth it. Spend your extra time at the Museum of Natural History, exploring new neighbourhoods, or treating your group to a unique dining experience.

The 'city that never sleeps' always has a reason to stay!

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USA New York City NEW YORK CITY | APRIL 2020 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$875

Starting price for a 4-day bus tour

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Pro tip Remember, New York City has everything.

Mix-and-match your itinerary days and destinations however you see fit - we'll make it work for your group!

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Day 1 – Travel to New York and meet your Tour Director – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Empire State Building & Observatory visit Day 2 – Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Optional: Broadway show

Day 3 – Radio City Music Hall guided visit – Metropolitan Museum of Art visit – Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Delacorte Theatre – Madison & Park Avenues – Broadway show Day 4 – American Museum of Natural History visit Day 4 - 5: Extension in New York Travel home or stay in New York.

Highlights: Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty

USA Day 1 – Travel to Boston and meet your Tour Director – Boston City Walk: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden – Prudential Building Skywalk Observatory visit Day 2 – Lexington & Concord guided sightseeing tour – Salem Witch Museum visit – Optional: Salem ghost tour Day 3 – Freedom Trail character walking tour – Plimoth Plantation excursion and Mayflower visit – Pilgrim-themed dinner

Boston BOSTON | APRIL 2020 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$777

Starting price for a 4-day bus tour

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Day 4 – Boston Tea Party Museum visit – USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) visit – Travel home

Pro tip Combine this tour with New York and Washington to make it an 8-day experience.

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USA Boston & New York BOSTON & NEW YORK | APRIL 2020 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS |Extension available Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$964

Starting price for a 5-day bus tour

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Day 1 – Travel to Boston and meet your Tour Director – Freedom Trail walking tour: Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Old Granary Burial Ground, Boston Common, King’s Chapel, Old State House, Faneuil Hall

Day 4 – Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Optional: Broadway show

Day 2 – Boston Duck Boat guided sightseeing tour (seasonal) – Harvard University walking tour – Salem city walk: Witch Trial Memorial, Old Burying Point, Pickering Wharf – Salem Witch Museum visit

Day 5 – Metropolitan Museum of Art visit – Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Delacorte Theatre – Madison & Park Avenues

Day 3 – Travel to New York – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Empire State Building & Observatory visit

Pro tip Boost your stay in Boston with a Red Sox game or Boston Tea Party visit.

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Day 5 & 6: Extension in New York Travel home or stay in New York.

Highlights: American Museum of Natural History, Chelsea High Line walkway

USA Day 1 – Travel to Washington and meet your Tour Director – Washington, D.C. evening guided sightseeing tour: World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, National Mall, Tidal Basin, Washington Monument, White House picture stop

Day 4 – Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Broadway show

Day 2 – U.S. Capitol guided tour – Supreme Court visit – Mount Vernon excursion – Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) visit – Optional: Ghost walk

Day 5 - 6: Extension in New York Travel home or stay in New York.

Highlights: Central Park walking tour, Fifth & Madison Avenues, Metropolitan Museum of Art, United Nations Building

Day 3 – National Archives visit – Smithsonian Museums visit: The National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian American Art Museum – Travel to New York City – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Empire State Building & Observatory visit

Day 5 – Radio City Music Hall guided visit

Washington & New York City WASHINGTON D.C. & NEW YORK CITY | APRIL 2020 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS | Extension available Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$1,010

Starting price for a 5-day bus tour

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Pro tip Prep for your visit by reading books or watching movies set in Washington, D.C. and New York City - then see if you can find some of the locations while you're there!

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USA Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. | APRIL 2020 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS | Extension available Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

$535

Starting price for a 3-day bus tour

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Pro tip Combine this tour with other cities like NYC to enhance the experience.

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Day 1 – Travel to Washington and meet your Tour Director – Washington, D.C. evening guided sightseeing tour: World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, National Mall, Tidal Basin, Washington Monument, White House picture stop Day 2 – Mount Vernon excursion – U.S. Capitol guided tour – Supreme Court visit – Holocaust Museum visit – Optional: Evening ghost tour

Day 3 – Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) visit – Smithsonian Museums visit: The National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian American Art Museum Day 3 & 4: Extension in Washington D.C. Travel home or stay in Washington.

Highlights: National Archives, Ford’s Theatre, International Spy Museum

USA Day 1 – Travel to Chicago and meet your Tour Director – Chicago city walk: Lake Michigan, Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate sculpture & Lurie Garden, Crown Fountain – Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) visit

Chicago CHICAGO | APRIL 2020 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS | Extension available

Day 2 – Lincoln Park Zoo & Conservatory visit – North Avenue Beach – Wrigley Field guided visit – Adler Planetarium visit – Navy Pier visit

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Day 3 – Museum of Science & Industry visit

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$608

Starting price for a 3-day bus tour

Day 3 & 4: Extension in Chicago Travel home or stay in Chicago. Highlights: Art Institute of Chicago, Seadog River & Lake architecture tour (seasonal)

Pro tip Chicago does pizza their own way - deep dish! Grab some on your way to see Blue Man Group while you're in the Windy City.

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