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Canada Like a Local Road Scholar’s 2020 Campus of the Year h, Canada. From North America’s only fortified city to Welcome to Canada! the towering Canadian Rockies — there’s more to this country than meets the eye. That’s why we asked our Road Scholar’s 2020 O world-class experts what they love about their homeland so Campus of the Year you can explore the best of its province and territories like a local. Inside this handbook, learn what makes each province and territory unique — from Victorian architecture and English gardens to diverse culture and breathtaking national parks. Whether you’ve never been to Canada or are a seasoned traveler, you’re sure to learn something YUKON new while journeying to every corner of this TERRITORY beautiful country. Whitehorse NORTHWEST TERRITORIES To begin your Canadian learning adventure, NUNAVUT Iqaluit Yellowknife visit www.roadscholar.org/canada20 BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA NEWFOUNDLAND Edmonton SASKAT- MANITOBA CHEWAN QUÉBEC St. John’s Vancouver Calgary Victoria Regina PRINCE EDWARD Our Mission Winnipeg ONTARIO ISLAND Charlottetown At not-for-profit Road Scholar, our mission NEW BRUNSWICK is to inspire adults to learn, discover and travel. Our learning Québec City NOVA SCOTIA adventures engage expert instructors, provide extraordinary access, Halifax and stimulate discourse and friendship among people for whom learning Montréal Federicton is the journey of a lifetime. Ottawa © 2020 Elderhostel. All Rights Reserved. The Road Scholar service marks, logos, website address and other marks are owned by Elderhostel. Road Scholar is a not-for-profit organization dedicated Toronto to inspiring adults to learn, discover and travel. Alberta Take a deep breath of that crisp, clean air and explore the pristine landscapes of Alberta. Home to two of the world’s oldest national parks — Jasper and Banff — this province is perfect for exploring untamed yet surprisingly accessible meadows, jade lakes, hiking trails and glittering glaciers. Venture a bit more to the center of Alberta and discover the open prairies and wheat fields that ranchers call home, or explore the landscapes of the First Nations people, of which Alberta has the third largest population in Canada. If the great outdoors is not your learning style, the cities have you covered with the trendy neighborhoods of Calgary or the artistic culture of Edmonton. However, nothing makes this province shine quite as bright as that golden glow of the sun on its mountain peaks and towering hoodoos, washing over the wild land. Regional Adventures: Road Scholar Recommends: Hiking — Incredible peaks meet Banff National Park— Canada's gorgeous glacial lakes as you tra- first national park seems to have it verse the unique and varied terrain all with diverse wildlife, sparkling of Alberta. From Banff to Jasper, lakes and sweeping views of the there are exciting trails at every Canadian Rockies. Be sure not to turn throughout the Rockies and miss Lake Louise, the prize of the Badlands alike. park showcasing turquoise waters. Kayaking and Canoeing — From the Jasper National Park — Bigger might glacier-fed lakes to Class III rapids, be better at the largest national park Alberta offers some of the best in the Canadian Rockies. Here a more opportunities for paddlers to learn remote environment is home to about the province’s unique geology dozens of trails providing the perfect and to take in local wildlife from atmosphere to learn about nature. the water. Calgary Stampede — With historic Fly Fishing — Alberta is an angler’s traditions of pancake breakfasts, paradise. One of Canada’s best re- white hats and wild riding, the gions for fly fishing yields rainbow Calgary Stampede is a celebration of trout, walleye and more through its Western cultural heritage. Stampede diverse waterways. Grab a license Park can be explored year-round, and a good lure, then cast away in but the Calgary Stampede is an pristine waters. annual 10-day event in early July. Lake Louise in Banff National Park 3 To browse our Alberta programs, visit www.roadscholar.org/Alberta British Columbia With almost 200 First Nations groups and more than 30 indigenous languages, British Columbia is the perfect place to step back in time and learn from those who discovered this land. As you follow the tribal footsteps, discover the remote landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, alpine meadows, coastal islands and lush forests. Learn about their 10,000-year-old heritage in Vancouver Island, which many call home, or in the cultural centers that dot this province. Once you’ve delved far into the past, immerse yourself in the present-day culture of British Columbia, exploring the diverse neighborhoods of Victoria and Vancouver to get a wider scope of this fascinating province. Regional Adventures: Road Scholar Recommends: Journey by train — Venture by train Vancouver — With a laid-back atti- into the interior of the province tude and a variety of adventures to be and admire breathtaking natural had, this metropolis isn’t your typical wonders. No matter which route you concrete jungle. Walk on the shore at take, your ride will certainly be full English Bay Beach, hike through the of panoramic views of untouched forest of Stanley Park, or dine and wilderness. explore the downtown streets. Water Sports — Kayak, sail or raft Butchart Gardens — Experience the along the waterways of British Co- serenity of this acclaimed 55-acre lumbia while you watch for marine garden and take inspiration home wildlife and appreciate breathtaking to your own backyard. The grand scenery. display of plants and flowers of all shapes, sizes and colors showcases Wildlife Watching — Whale watch impeccable design with something along the coast of Victoria or try to spectacular to enjoy in every season. spot a grizzly during an exciting field trip to Knight Inlet. With a Victoria — It’s easy to see why this variety of exciting wildlife in the delightful city is the capital of Brit- region, keep an eye out for bald ish Columbia. The harbor’s historic eagles, moose and wolves, too. charm welcomes you to discover the allure beyond the renowned flora in Canada’s “City of Gardens.” Totems in Stanley Park, Vancouver 3 To browse our B.C. programs, visit www.roadscholar.org/British Columbia Manitoba Maniotwapow — “the strait of the spirit” — Cree No matter what time of year you explore the remote landscapes of Manitoba, a once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits. True adventurers will journey in the winter in search of the elusive blues and greens of the Northern Lights and to study the stars. In the fall, you might just find some friends in the form of polar bears as you ride a Tundra Buggy® through untamed wilderness. Search for a pod of beluga whales, bobbing up from Hudson Bay as you enjoy a Manitoba summer, and go birdwatching in the spring. Whichever season you choose, the experts at Churchill Northern Studies Center will show you the lay of the land and teach you about all of the wildlife and wonders just waiting to be discovered. Regional Wonders: Road Scholar Recommends: Aurora Borealis — With over 300 Winnipeg — A blend of history and nights of visible activity in the innovation, Winnipeg is a one-of- northern Manitoba, the chances are a-kind city. Explore the incredible high to see the Northern Lights here Canadian Museum for Human Rights almost any time of the year. Join a to learn about local history or jour- local expert as you learn about this ney through The Forks, a market beautiful natural phenomenon. and dining tradition centuries in the making. Wildflowers— A different kind of rainbow fills the fields of Manitoba Churchill — A city full of adventure, in the spring when the native wild- Churchill is an ideal place to expe- flowers bloom free throughout the rience history and nature. Explore region, and a protected few appear the star-shaped Prince of Wales in the Tallgrass Prairies Preserve Fort, gaze at the aurora borealis or habitat. observe polar bears in their natural habitat. Polar Bears — As the polar bear capital of the world, Churchill comes Itsanitaq Museum — Home to one to life in the autumn when the bears of Canada’s oldest and most com- journey from the tundra into new prehensive collections of Inuit arti- hunting ground. facts and sculptures, this museum is a great place to study the local, aboriginal people. Aurora Borealis seen from Churchill 3 To browse our Manitoba programs, visit www.roadscholar.org/Manitoba Newfoundland & Labrador The locals of Newfoundland & Labrador welcome you the Canadian way: with friendly faces and open arms. Here, you’ll meet some of the nicest neighbors in the world, eager to take you to their small, historic towns. Learn how important the fishing industry is to seaside villages and discover the colorful row houses that make St. John’s one of a kind. Hike the dramatic landscapes of Gros Morne National Park or learn about the local geology and fossils from expert researchers. In Newfoundland & Labrador, there’s an adventure around every corner, and a smiling local ready to show you the way. Regional Wonders: Road Scholar Recommends: Whales — Watch for over 22 species St. John’s — As one of the oldest of these impressive creatures who cities in North America, established frequent this region, including in the 1500s, St. John’s offers coastal humpbacks, orca, minke, blue vistas and a friendly fishing culture and fin. in addition to rich, colorful history. Atlantic Puffins— Journey to Gros Morne National Park — Witless Bay to meet this official bird Discover diverse flora and fauna of Newfoundland and Labrador. surrounding some of North America’s Mating for life and returning home tallest waterfalls and glacial fjords, each year are just two of the charac- then explore the historic Tablelands, teristics that make puffins a unique made of the Earth’s mantle at this and lovable species.