Banff National Park is set in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Park attracts roughly four million visitors each year, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join the Intensive English Program for an unforgettable experience. You will meet new people while practicing your English in one of the world’s most popular and beautiful natural sceneries.
See the natural wonder of the Canadian landscape. Witness the endless plains of the Prairie Provinces, to the rolling Foothills, to the towering snow-capped mountains of the Rockies.
You will visit crystal blue lakes surrounded by rugged mountains and lush forests. You will have the opportunity to go on a hike, ride on a horse trail, take a gondola ride, paddle a canoe, whitewater raft or just sit back and enjoy the view. You will make friends for life from around the world, while sharing in this unique learning experience.
When:
Spring II Session: June 20 - 25 (full payment due May 20, 2013)
Summer Session: August 15 – 20, 2012 (full payment due July 8, 2013)
$550.00 CND (includes taxes)
Includes:
- Transportation (highway coach
with air conditioning and movies) - 3 nights shared accommodation at Banff’s Tunnel Mountain Resort
www.tunnelmountain.com - Park admission fee
- Park tour, hikes and photo opportunities
- Gondola Ride Pass to Sulfur Mountain
www.banffgondola.com
**Optional Activities (additional cost):
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Canoe and Row boat rental @ Emerald Lake and Lake Louise
- Horse Back Riding at Lake Louise
www.brewsteradventures.com
(reservations must be made by credit card one day prior)
Itinerary
Day 1 Travel day
Day 2 Olympic Ski Park in Calgary, Alberta (breakfast and photo opportunity), Johnston Canyon and Waterfall
(hike and lunch)
Day 3 Canmore Town site
(sightseeing, shopping or hike) or Whitewater Rafting;
Sulfur Mountain Gondola Ride (panoramic Views) and Banff Hot Springs
Day 4 Emerald Lake
(sightseeing, canoe rental);
Natural Bridge
(photo opportunity) andLake Louise
(hike, lunch, sightseeing, horseback riding, canoe rental)
Day 5 Banff Town site
(shopping, lunch, Cave & Basin tour)
Travel back to Winnipeg
Registration
Full payment is due one month prior to departure date. No refunds for cancellations after payment due date as reservations must be finalized. Fees may be paid by cash, credit card, or cheque payable to The University of Manitoba.
For registration information call (204) 474-6534 or email iep_program@umanitoba.ca
Code of Conduct
The consumption of alcohol is prohibited during group activities and language rule is in effect. All scheduled, non-optional activities are compulsory. Optional activities for students under the age of 18 require parental consent. Students are asked to respect the arrival and departure times as the bus will depart on schedule. Quiet hours are in effect as set by IEP staff members. Any incidental hotel expenses are the responsibility of the student. Students who do not comply with the code of conduct may be asked to leave the program at their own expense with no refund.
Space is limited. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Please register early to guarantee your place.