Lisgar Middle School Montreal June 22, 2016 - June 24, 2016
Introduction Andrea Bernal Tour Director Why I love what I do Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 2
About Keating by Explorica For Canadians, by Canadians Keating by Explorica has two Canadian offices in Toronto and in Quebec City We have 50 years of educational travel experience Over 600,000 Canadians have enjoyed educational travel with Keating by Explorica Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 3
Benefits of Educational Travel Expansion upon classroom studies in an immersive and fun learning environment It enhances appreciation for other cultures and languages It encourages independence and responsibility Strengthens bonds with teachers and classmates Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 4
Safety Our participants safety comes first Every student receives a lanyard and a medical information card We inspect all accommodations We review all our transportation companies annually Your Tour Director is trained to handle a variety of safety situations Night supervision is provided by a local, bonded, security firm to ensure everyone is where they should be (1 guard for up to 100 students) Get immediate, 24/7 emergency support Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 5
What s included in your tour? Full Time Tour Director Transportation Accommodation Night Supervision Activities and Programs Meals Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 6
Tour Directors Who are our Tour Directors? What languages do they speak? What training do they receive? What is their role on tour? Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 7
Transportation Motor Coach All of the motor coaches we use are from reliable companies familiar with the destinations All of the coach companies we use are approved by the School Board The drivers are professional and friendly and experienced in working with groups All of our motor coaches have luggage bays, overhead storage, comfortable seating, washrooms, DVD equipment and are air conditioned To ensure the safety of our students, driver s hours of service are regulated by Federal and Provincial laws Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 8
Accommodation Our accommodation options for this tour are: Espresso Holiday Inn Laval Hotel Sandman Longueuil Accommodations are selected according to specific criteria Students are placed in quad rooms and are allocated per needs of the group Night supervision is provided each evening at the accommodation Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 9
Meals Breakfast and dinner are included daily Meals may be a combination of plated and buffet and there are multiple options offered, including vegetarian Food allergies and dietary restrictions are taken into account Students will need spending money for their own lunches Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 10
Montréal: Three Day Tour Day 1 Bonjour Montréal Travel to Montréal Meet your Tour Director Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site guided tour Montréal Driving Tour Champlain Bridge, Olympic Park, Mont Royal, Chinatown, Business District, Bell Centre, Montréal Universities Dinner Old Montreal Ghost Walk Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 11
Montréal: Three Day Tour Day 2 Learn the Ropes Breakfast Old Montréal Walking Tour Place Jacques Cartier, Marche Bonsecours, Hotel de Ville, Vieux Port Notre-Dame Basilica visit Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History guided tour Old Montréal Rally Cosmodôme: Space Science Center visit Dinner and traditional entertainment at a Sugar Shack Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 12
Montréal: Three Day Tour Day 3 Au Revoir Montréal Breakfast Montréal Biodôme visit St-Viateur Bagel Shop Travel home Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 13
Travel Protection Plan Plan coverage includes but is not limited to: Traveller injury and sickness Loss of luggage and personal effects Trip cancellation or interruption owing to sickness or injury Cancel For Any Reason Benefit (Travel Protection Plus Coverage Only) Peel District School Board requires all travellers to purchase insurance for school trips. Cost of our basic Travel Protection Plan is $12/day or $18/day for our Plus Coverage Please refer to the hand out for additional information Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 14
Sign Me Up! Group Sign Up will be used for this tour Registration for the trip will be handled by the school Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 15
Tour Diary 1 2 Our unique Tour Diaries enable parents to virtually experience the tour through daily updates and photos The Tour Diary will contain photos of the students or landscape/sites depending on the request of the school Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 16
The Partnership and Pre-Departure The tour process is a partnership between us, the school, students and the parents. We must all work together to ensure success. About 1 month prior to departure you can expect to receive from the school: A final itinerary outlining the daily schedule, including accommodation and transportation information A suggested packing list, including any limitations Our code of conduct expectations Tour Diary letter with login information Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 17
Testimonials - Teachers Keating by Explorica provided a safe, educational, fun, and organized experience for my students as well as myself. The tour was just as advertised: educational, fun, and exciting. Our tour director was excellent, he had a good knowledge of our destination and a very good rapport with the students. He anticipated our every need. This is a fabulous company to work with. Wolford, H. Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 18
The experience is everything Questions? Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 19
Contact Information Email: info@explorica.ca Mail: Keating by Explorica 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Box 77 Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 Phone: 1.888.378.8845 ext 299 Fax: 1.888.378.8846 Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 20