Travel for Credit: Environmental Science in Vancouver

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6 days
Vancouver | TCV
Explore one of North America’s leading ‘Green Cities’: Vancouver. Immerse yourself in the study of environmental science as you explore real-world challenges in sustainability, conservation, and our relationship with the environment. Witness flying salmon at the Capilano River Hatchery, connect with local Indigenous stories on a Talking Trees Tour of Stanley Park, and explore cutting-edge technology on a Green Building tour of the University of British Columbia campus.

  • Day 1: Depart for Vancouver

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Take a guided tour of Vancouver

    Enjoy the view at the Vancouver Lookout Tower

  • Day 2: Vancouver

    University of British Columbia Green Building Tour - “Campus as a Living Lab”

    Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

    Navigate suspended forest canopy walkways at the Botanical Garden

  • Day 3: Vancouver

    Participate in an educational learning module activity

    Visit Granville Island

    Enjoy free time on Granville Island

    Talking Trees Tour of Stanley Park led by a local Indigenous Guide

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 4: Vancouver

    Visit Grouse Mountain and enjoy a gondola ride 

    Visit Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge 

    Tour the Capilano Salmon Hatchery Interpretive Centre

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 5: Vancouver

    Participate in an educational learning module activity

    Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

    Career Exploration and Q&A session with a STEM Professional

    Exploration time in Vancouver 

  • Day 6: Vancouver | Depart for Home

    Take a walking tour of Gastown

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  • Day 1: Depart for Vancouver

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Take a guided tour of Vancouver

    Enjoy the view at the Vancouver Lookout Tower

  • Day 2: Vancouver

    University of British Columbia Green Building Tour - “Campus as a Living Lab”

    Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

    Navigate suspended forest canopy walkways at the Botanical Garden

  • Day 3: Vancouver

    Participate in an educational learning module activity

    Visit Granville Island

    Enjoy free time on Granville Island

    Talking Trees Tour of Stanley Park led by a local Indigenous Guide

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 4: Vancouver

    Visit Grouse Mountain and enjoy a gondola ride 

    Visit Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge 

    Tour the Capilano Salmon Hatchery Interpretive Centre

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 5: Vancouver

    Participate in an educational learning module activity

    Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

    Career Exploration and Q&A session with a STEM Professional

    Exploration time in Vancouver 

  • Day 6: Vancouver | Depart for Home

    Take a walking tour of Gastown

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  • Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach through the tour.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

  • Customary gratuities

    To make things even easier we’ve included all tips to show appreciation to your Tour Director, local guides, and bus driver at the end of your tour.

  • Innovative educational programming

    The Travel for Credit tour experience is designed by our in-house education specialists to support the course learning outcomes and to build global competencies using our Global Learning Model.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.

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