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2021 Catalog Bc Reg 2021 CATALOG BC REG. #76833 BC COASTAL ADVENTURE July 12 - 18, 2021 Packaged Tours small groups BIG adventures! BC COASTAL ADVENTURE July 12 - 18, 2021 We proudly present the 2021 Catalog – our best to date! Thanks to your feedback, suggestions and requests the 2021 Tour Catalog is brimming with 35 day tours, 12 multi-day tours and 9 vacations! Receive our e-newsletter for monthly tour inventory updates and zoom presentation invitations. Regular features ‘On Tour’, ‘Video Clip of the Month’ and ‘News and Notes’ keep you up-to-date on the latest Enjoy chatter and buzz. Contact us to book or receive information on local tours, vacation packages, travel insurance or just to say hello! We look forward to serving all your tour and travel needs. MULTI-DAY TOURS DATE PAGE Kingfisher SPA Getaway March 29 - 31, 2021 ................................................................................. 06 Island Getaway April 7 - 9, 2021 ........................................................................................ 06 Tofino April 26 - 29, 2021 .................................................................................... 07 Kootenays May 24 - 30, 2021 .................................................................................... 07 BC Coastal Adventure July 12 - 18, 2021 ..................................................................................... 08 Nootka Sound + MV Uchuck III August 17 - 19, 2021 ................................................................................ 08 South Okanagan Escape September 21 - 23 and 28 - 30, 2021 ...................................................... 09 Bear Mountain Fall Retreat October 18 - 20, 2021 .............................................................................. 09 Tofino Storm Watching November 15 - 18, 2021 ........................................................................... 10 Canadian Christmas Traditions November 24 - 26, 2021 ........................................................................... 10 Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival December 12 - 14, 2021 ............................................................................11 A Victorian Christmas December 24 - 26, 2021 ............................................................................11 VACATIONS DATE PAGE Haida Gwaii + Northwest BC w/ Via Rail June 22 - July 1, 2021 .............................................................................. 12 Haida Gwaii + Inside Passage June 28 - July 6, 2021. ............................................................................. 13 Exploring The Yukon August 24 - September 1, 2021 ............................................................... 14 Churchill Polar Bears + Northern Lights October 3 - 11, 2021 ................................................................................. 15 Rail Across Canada October 8 - 18, 2021 ................................................................................ 16 America’s Music Cities December 3 - 10, 2021 ............................................................................. 17 Tropical Costa Rica January 26 - February 3, 2022 ................................................................. 18 Maui Hawaii February 15 - 27, 2022 ............................................................................. 19 Starlight Train + Pacific Coastal Cruise April 27 - May 3, 2022 .............................................................................. 20 BCTRA members join the Let’s Go Group with fellow BC Retired Teachers in support of the RR Smith Memorial Foundation. Mention BCTRA or RR Smith when booking to donate 10% for Day Tours, 5% for Multi Day Tours and $100 for Vacations. Be On Tour Today! 604.630.2434 • [email protected] Unit 15 2414 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3H9 00 TEL: 604.630.2434 Meet the Team Troy Opper Fernanda Mattos Gysele Van Hoogstraten OWNER OPERATIONS MANAGER TOUR MANAGER Born: Vancouver BC Born: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Born: Dordrecht, The Netherlands Favorite Tour: Maui, Hawaii Favorite Tour: Tofino Favorite tour: Salt Spring in October Want to acquire this skill: Surfing Want to acquire this skill: Gardening Want to acquire this skill: Speak Italian & play the Proudest Accomplishment: NSA Letter of Proudest Accomplishment: Backpacking across piano Appreciation South America Proudest accomplishment: Equine & K9 Therapist Lunch w/ Historic figure: Nelson Mandela Lunch w/ Historic figure: Frida Kahlo Lunch w/ Historic figure: Jesus Jocelyne Weatherly Lou Quinteros Deanna Thomson TOUR MANAGER / TOUR PLANNER TOUR MANAGER TOUR MANAGER Born: England Born: Guatemala Born: Ottawa, Ontario Favorite Tour: Exploring the Yukon Favorite Tour: Chuckanut Bay Crab Cruise Favorite Tour: Maui, Hawaii Want to acquire this skill: Play the ukelele Want to acquire this skill: Play piano Want to acquire this skill: Wine Sommelier Proudest Accomplishment: Driving across the Proudest Accomplishment: Being a home owner Proudest accomplishment: Backpacking the Juan Sahara Lunch w/ Historic figure: Che Guevara de Fuca trail Lunch w/ Historic figure: Queen Victoria Lunch with Historic Figure: Freddie Mercury Pick-up Locations Vancouver Transit: King Edward Station (In front of Tim Hortons) Vancouver Car Park: Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics (Park Scotiabank Field scoreboard) Burnaby Transit: Holdon Station (In front of Starbucks) Burnaby Car Park: Scotia Barn Kevin Wong Tom (Formerly 8 Rinks, park SW corner) DRIVER TOUR BUS Surrey: Born: Hong Kong Born: Kansas, USA St Luke Church (Park front lot SE corner) Favorite Tour: Bizarre Bazaar Whistler Favorite Tour: Semi Annual Commercial Inspection Want to acquire this skill: Sign Language & Play Favorite Quote: I am happiest when I’m right next Location Maps: Guitar to you www.enjoythejourney.ca/contact Proudest Accomplishment: My son Proudest Accomplishment: Upgraded Air Conditioning Lunch w/ Historic figure: Charlie Chaplin Lunch w/ Historic figure: Rosa Parks’ Bus EMAIL: [email protected] 01 Spring 2021 Thursday, January 28 Thursday, April 15 Monday, April 19 2021 CATALOG ZOOM PRESENTATION TULIPS GALORE $109 MYSTERY TOUR $119 Preview the Enjoy The Journey 2021 Catalog from Over 40 acres of colourful tulip fields await your tippy Definition: something exciting and mysterious; the comfort of your home on a Zoom presentation! toes in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Bring your camer- an exploration of a new place where the group as and take a stroll. On site flower markets and cut being shown or taken around does not know Troy Opper from Enjoy The Journey presents: outs for silly photos! Lunch in Abbotsford at the Bow where exactly they will be going. Add to that fun • Churchill Polar Bears + Northern Lights + Stern. Level: Easy filled, games, clues and prizes and you have your- • Rail Across Canada self an Enjoy Mystery tour. Not forgetting a great • BC Coastal Adventure Package includes: lunch….somewhere? Level: Easy • Exploring the Yukon • Admission to Tulips of the Valley • Haida Gwaii + Inside Passage • Lunch at the Bow + Stern Restaurant Package incudes: • Admission to Abbotsford Tulip Festival • Lunch, prizes, Contact us today for 2021 Zoom invitations: • Chance to win $100 Enjoy gift certificate January 28, 2021 10:00am - 11:30am Vancouver 8:00am - 5:15pm Surrey TBA May 4, 2021 Summer Preview Burnaby 8:45am - 4:45pm Burnaby TBA August 5, 2021 Fall Preview Surrey 9:15am - 4:15pm Vancouver TBA Tuesday, May 11 Thursday, May 20 Thursday, June 10 SECRET COVE - SUNSHINE COAST $119 STAVE LAKE $99 HIKE THE DYKES $109 Explore the Sunshine Coast and see why BC is Getaway to the northern edge of Mission to Stave Strap your walking boots on and enjoy walking called “Best Place on Earth”! Visit Davis Bay, an Lake for fresh air exploration, BC Hydro education the dykes of Richmond and Delta. Flat trails Ancient Forest and 5 star Rockwater Secret Cove and Hayward Lake recreation. Take a guided tour with spectacular views in every direction. Enjoy Resort for lunch. Level: Easy of The Powerhouse at Stave Falls, enjoy a social a waterside lunch and finish the day with a well- *Additional $20 ferry fee for 64 years and under* picnic lunch at Hayward Lake Reservoir and join earned ice cream cone! Level: Moderate an easy trail walk to Steelhead Falls. Level: Easy Package includes: Package includes: • Lunch at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort Package includes: • Coffee at the Flying Beaver • Hidden Groves, Davis Bay, Gibsons Landing • Guided tour The Powerhouse • Richmond West Dyke + Brunswick Point trails • All ferry fees, fees and taxes • Picnic lunch Hayward Lake • Lunch at the Riverside Restaurant • Relief driver • Steelhead Falls 2 km loop walk • Emma Lee Farms, ice cream Surrey 7:00am - 8:00pm Vancouver 8:00am - 5:30pm Surrey 8:15am - 4:45pm Burnaby 7:30am - 7:30pm Burnaby 8:45am - 5:00pm Burnaby 8:45am - 5:15pm Vancouver 8:15am - 7:00pm Surrey 9:15am - 4:30pm Vancouver 9:15am - 5:45pm Monday, June 14 Tuesday, June 15 Sunday, June 20 INDIAN ARM LUNCH CRUISE $139 VICTORIA’S SECRET GARDENS $159 BC SHELLFISH + SEAFOOD FESTIVAL $159 Board the MV Harbour Princess and cruise the Less well known but just as worthy, visit three of The annual “Comox by the Sea Celebration” calm inland waters of Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm: Vancouver island’s gardens. Get horticulturally showcases seafood producers from across BC. a dramatic glacial fjord. Stroll the deck, indulge in inspired while having afternoon tea and visit This is the largest seafood festival in BC and is a freshly prepared buffet, and take in the beautiful Canada’s
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