Vancouver STEAM

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Vancouver STEAM

Overview

Experience the majestic mountains, beautiful rainforests and sustainability efforts of British Columbia in Vancouver and Whistler. Start with a FlyOver Canada experience, sitting in flight-simulating seats while watching a film of iconic Canadian views. Explore the University of British Columbia (UBC), learning from a UBC sustainability lecture. Follow the Tour Director on the UBC Sustainability Walking Tour, stopping by seven green buildings to see what sustainability looks like in practice. At the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, view some of the 500 jaw-dropping exhibits, from 82-foot long blue whale skeletons to dinosaur trackways.

Connect the science of sustainability, starting with an ascent to the top of Grouse Mountain to see the largest alternative energy source in British Columbia, a wind turbine and engage in a sustainability workshop. On a day trip to Whistler, take photos in front of the Olympic Rings and ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, floating through the air from the safety of the gondola cabin with a bird’s-eye view of the natural wonderland below. Gain a better understanding of ecology while practicing wilderness survival skills and develop ideas to improve resource management in the Maple Ridge woods. Relax and play team games in the urban rainforest, Stanley Park, which is an excellent example of cities setting up recreation space for plants and people to flourish together. Daily Itinerary (6 Days)

DAY 1 TRAVEL TO VANCOUVER – SEE THE SIGHTS Arrive in Vancouver for a guided sightseeing tour of Coal Harbour, Canada Place, Gastown, Stanley Park and Robson Street. Take a virtual flight over Canada with FlyOver Canada, where the audience rides their seats while watching a film that captures numerous cities across the country. Check in to accommodations in the evening. • Arrive in Vancouver • Guided sightseeing of Vancouver • Experience FlyOver Canada

DAY 2 VANCOUVER – SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS Join the discussion as an informed participant after a sustainability lecture at the University of British Columbia (UBC). View the natural museum exhibits at Beaty Biodiversity Museum on the UBC campus. Explore the innovative green buildings of UBC on the Sustainability Walking Tour, guided by the Tour Director. Visit Granville Island in the evening for souvenirs and snacks. • Lecture on sustainability at the University of British Columbia (UBC) • View exhibits at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum • Sustainability walking tour at UBC • Visit Granville Island

DAY 3 VANCOUVER AND GROUSE MOUNTAIN – WIND ENERGY AND WALKING TOUR Gain an awareness of alternative energy sources in a sustainability workshop on Grouse Mountain, experiencing the power of the wind turbine up close. On an architectural walking tour of Vancouver neighborhoods, stroll through Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown, Downtown, West End and Strathcona. Spend the evening in Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood. • Workshop on sustainability on Grouse Mountain • Go on a Downtown architectural walk • Spend the evening in Gastown

DAY 4 VANCOUVER AND WHISTLER – NATURAL WONDERLAND Take a day trip to Whistler, traveling along the Sea to Sky Highway and the Sea to Sky Gondola ride. Explore Whistler’s natural wonderland and take photos with the Olympic Rings as the backdrop. • Experience Whistler on a day trip • Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola • Take photos with the Olympic Rings

DAY 5 VANCOUVER AND MAPLE RIDGE – CONNECT TO NATURE Spend the day outdoors, developing a deeper understanding of forest ecosystems, enhancing ecological knowledge, practicing wilderness survival skills and considering the impact humans have on the environment. • Outdoor learning workshop in Maple Ridge

DAY 6 VANCOUVER TO HOME – PLAY AT THE PARK Play team games in the urban rainforest of Stanley Park before the journey home. • Team games at Stanley Park • Depart Vancouver for home