Stafford House Summer Information Sheet STAFFORD HOUSE CALGARY CALGARY Address: Stafford House Calgary, 6 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, Canada Ideal for students who love the outdoors, school is located in the main business district, CLASSIC COURSE Calgary is surrounded by some of the most in a ‘no pay’ train zone, which international breathtaking natural beauty in the world. It’s students love. It is also close to Calgary Tower, HOMESTAY ONLY safe, clean, modern and prosperous. The city the Calgary Central Library, a huge indoor is filled with exceptionally friendly people who shopping complex, a unique indoor tropical 12-17 YEARS (GROUPS ONLY) know just how to make you feel welcome! Our park, theatres, cinemas and restaurants. ACCOMMODATION / FACILITIES Total Capacity Residential N/A* Max. ratio of showers/toilets to beds N/A* Ensuite Kitchen for Group Leader use Standard Laundry - service wash Single Laundry - self-service Twin WiFi access Multi-bed Drink making facilities Television Lounge Vending machines Common room Swimming pool Computer Room Coeliac / Special diets on request ** Towels provided Halal food on request ** SCAN WITH ZAPPAR TO SEE MORE! * Homestay only ** Must be booked at least two months before arrival +44 (0) 1227 787 730 | [email protected] STUDYHOLIDAYS.COM Stafford House Summer Information Sheet CALGARY POPULATION OF TORONTO: 1,335,000 Public transport information: • Nearest airport: YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada (20km) • 20 minutes by taxi from airport to school Local Amenities: • Nearest ATM: TD Canada Trust ATM, 811 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0P9, Canada • Walk-in clinic: Nuwest Medical Centre, 1111 6 Ave SW #134, Calgary, AB T2P 5M5 • Hospital (A&E): Foothills Medical Centre Emergency Department, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9 CENTRE EMERGENCY NUMBER • Pharmacy: Centre Pharmacy, 150 - 909 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3G5 TBC • Convenience store: Circle K, 705 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2A8 • Restaurants/Cafes: CENTRE DIRECTOR » Pizzeria Gaga, 1236 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1A7 (Pizzeria) TBC » McDonald’s, 709 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2A8 (Fast food) » A&W Canada, Calgary, AB T2P 3P8 (Fast food) CENTRE OFFICE NUMBER » Freshii, 555 8 Ave SW #240, Calgary, AB T2P 1G2 (Healthy) TBC » Quesada Burritos & Tacos, 396 11 Ave SW Unit 130, Calgary, AB T2R 0C5 (Tex-Mex) STAFFORD HOUSE HEAD OFFICE » Starbucks, 839 5th Ave SW Atruim I, Calgary, AB T2P 3C8(coffee) EMERGENCY NUMBER (24 HOURS) » Waves Coffee House, 731 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2A8 (Coffee) 0044 (0) 7889 895 200 SAMPLE PROGRAM PROGRAM INCLUDES: Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Evening with Hosts HOURS of English Monday Downtown Tour & Calgary Tower Placement Test & Induction Lesson Evening with Hosts 15 lessons per week Tuesday Soccer on Price Island Park English Lessons Evening with Hosts CERTIFICATE Included Half Day Excursion: Rocky Wednesday English Lessons Calgary Night Market Each student will receive an end-of- Mountain Tour - Bragg Creek course certificate Thursday Central Library Tour English Lessons Evening with Hosts Friday Hiking in Fishcreek English Lessons Karaoke Party Included Full Day Excursion: Canadian Rockies (Lake Moraine, Lake Louise, Banff Town, HALF DAY Evening with Hosts Saturday Two Jack Lake) EXCURSION 1 per week Sunday Day with Host Families or Optional Excursions (Cobbs Calgary’s Adventure Park) Evening with Hosts Can include hiking in Fishcreek or River rafting Monday River Rafting English Lessons Evening with Hosts EVENING Tuesday Scottsman Hill & Stampede Grounds English Lessons Evening with Hosts ACTIVITIES Included Half Day Excursion: Olds College per week Wednesday English Lessons Film Night 2 – Working Ranch and Farm McDougall Center Tour & Queens English Lessons Evening with Hosts Thursday Representative FULL DAY Friday Calgary Zoo English Lessons Escape Room 1Excursion per week Destinations such as; Canadian Included Full Day Excursion: Drumheller (Dinosaur Capital of the World, Hoodoos Canyon Evening with Hosts Rockies... Saturday & Valley) Sunday Departure or day with hosts CALGARY TRANSIT PASS STAFFORD HOUSE SUMMER | 19 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, CT1 3AS, UK +44 (0) 1227 787 730 | WWW.STUDYHOLIDAYS.COM .