A Taste of the Islands: Culture and Cuisine in the Magdalen Islands - 6 Days

(Pgm #16025)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Amid the white-sand beaches and distinct Acadian culture, savor the regional cuisine and local products of the Îles de la Madeleine, a prime Quebecois destination for culinary explorations.

Bicycling the Scenic Backroads of Quebec's Eastern Townships - 6 Days

Auberge du Joli Vent (Pgm #8943)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Visit quaint villages with stops to explore an Abbey, a museum, a regional family farm and some architectural treasures...

Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise - 6 Days

Outdoor Lodge Glen Sutton (Pgm #2760)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

The way bicycling ought to be! Landscapes of exquisite beauty, uncrowded roads of impeccable quality and suitably spaced New England and French Canadian villages and towns.

Biking the Pacific Marine Circle: History, Culture and Wildlife - 8 Days

(#18887)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Explore the Gulf and Vancouver Islands by bike as you improve your physical fitness by cycling through lush forests and along beaches teeming with life.

Canadian Explorer - 14 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

The rich historical legacy of its provinces, the exquisite architecture of its cities, and the vibrant blend of indigenous...

Canadian Odyssey: A Tale of Three Cities - 10 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Uncover cultural treasures and landmarks. Step back in time as you explore the halls of grand cathedrals, chateaus and museums...

Central Vancouver Island's Past and Present: By Coach, Sea, and Train - 6 Days

Ecoventures (#2668)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Take a cruise on the Lady Rose among the Broken Group Islands, a pristine archipelago of over 100 rocky islands accessible only by boat...

Christmas in the Canadian Rockies by Rail - 9 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Christmas morning dawns clear and cold, the Rockies glowing with the rising sun. The Great Hall is awash with wreaths of poinsettias and a fire crackles in the stone fireplace...

Cross-Country Skiing in Glen Sutton: Technique, Technique, Technique - 6 Days

Outdoor Lodge Glen Sutton (Pgm #14449)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

This small group intensive week will be all about cross-country ski technique. We select from five outstanding networks of groomed trails to really notch up your expertise on skis.

Culinary Treasures of the Canadian Pacific - 10 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Like a great meal, it is a combination of ingredients that adds up to make British Columbia a rich, riveting destination for any food enthusiast..

Explore British Columbia: Whistler to Vancouver Island - 10 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

From downtown Vancouver to the coast mountain range of Whistler and the rainforests of the Sunshine Coast, explore rare ecosystems and mountain landscapes and hear tales of changing climates, rising and falling oceans, and the history of life on earth...

Extension: Gardens And Castles of Victoria - 4 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

This program may only be taken as an extension to Program #3748, Rockies by Rail: Western Canada's Splendor, and participants are encouraged to register for both.

Extension: Highlights of New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy - 4 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

This program may only be taken as an extension to Program #3788, History & Culture of the Canadian Maritimes, and participants are encouraged to register for both.

Extension: Victoria-Jewel of the Pacific Northwest - 4 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

This program may only be taken as an extension to Program #3844, Canadian Explorer, and participants are encouraged to register for both.

Fête de Noël: Christmas in Québec City - 6 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Revealing the elegance of its French heritage, Quebec City celebrates the holidays with equal parts history and tradition.

French Immersion: A Key to the Francophone World - 20 Days

University of Quebec/Trois-Rivieres (Pgm #2764)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Delve into the history and culture of the local area with a medley of field trips, guided walks and scenic boat rides taking in Trois-Rivieres Montreal and Quebec City, immersing students in the culture of Quebec and facilitating language practice with new classmates and friends...

Gateway to the 1000 Islands - 6 Days

(Pgm #10367)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Discover the gateway to the Thousand Islands and the Rideau Canal. Through lectures, guided walks and boat excursions discover Kingston and the nearby waterways that link to the settlement and development of this historic area.

Hiking and Walking Classics: Stepping Out At Your Own Pace and Vive Le Quebec - 6 Days

Outdoor Lodge Glen Sutton (Pgm #5448)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Enjoy spectacular scenery as we explore the best of Northern Vermont and Quebec's Townships through daily guided walks and hikes.

History & Culture of the Canadian Maritimes - 11 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Embrace the colourful history of the Canadian Maritime region with explorations of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island...

History of the Kootenays: Paradise and Prison - 6 Days

Wedgwood Manor (Pgm #14172)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Hear from a Doukhobor historian, visit their museum, partake in an authentic Doukhobor meal and discover their crafts and music...

Improve Your Bridge Judgement - 6 Days

The Baldwins (Pgm #2711)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Improve your bridge game, guaranteed while you enjoy the beauty of the Muskoka Region....

Independent City Discoveries: Toronto - 5 Days

NEW FOR 2010 (Pgm #19213)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

From its beginnings as a fort on the shores of Lake Ontario to the arrival of Loyalist settlers after the American Revolution to its rise as the capital of Upper Canada, Toronto has emerged as the country’s largest city and a world-renowned center for art, culture and cuisine.

International Downhill Skiing: Mount Sutton and Jay Peak - 6 Days

Outdoor Lodge Glen Sutton (Pgm #19360)

Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs, Canadian Adventures

Ski two great downhill mountains on either side of the border as you perfect your technique and absorb the character of French Canada. With the famous glades of Quebec’s Mont Sutton and the massive annual snowfalls of Vermont’s Jay Peak, these international neighbors are the best downhill duo in the East.

Into the Arctic Skies: Aurora and Astronomy in Churchill - 7 Days

Churchill Northern Studies Centre (Pgm #7931)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

With over three hundred nights of auroral activity, Churchill is the best spot on the planet to view the northern lights...

Kayaking Day Trips: Quebec and Vermont - 6 Days

Outdoor Lodge Glen Sutton (Pgm #13816)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

From our comfort base, kayak some of North America's most fascinating waterways: Lake Champlain for an in-depth look at our historical past, Lac Brome for the architecture, antiques and glorious summer cottages of Canada's "old money" elite...

Lords of the North: Ecology of Hudson Bay's Polar Bears - 5 Days

Churchill Northern Studies Centre (Pgm #6290)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

The Polar Bear Capital occupies a peninsula where the Churchill River meets the Hudson Bay at the juncture of the boreal forest and Arctic tundra. As autumn fades, the famed polar bears of western Hudson Bay begin to gather in anticipation of the change of seasons.

Nature Walks and Tasting the Regional Flavours of the Townships - 6 Days

Auberge du Joli Vent (Pgm #10356)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Land of the Abanaquis and then the Loyalists, discover a happy way of life and landscapes of touching beauty as you explore the Eastern Townships...

Ottawa: Canada's National Capital - 6 Days

Routes to Learning Canada (Pgm #11453)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Meet the majestic horses and riders of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) Musical Ride and take in the city’s public gardens and fine older homes during a stroll along the Rideau Canal...

Quebec City: History, Art and Culture - 5 Days

Chateau Frontenac (Pgm #14700)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

This program is based in the renowned Chateau Frontenac, just a few minutes walk from some of the most important sites in Quebec's historic district. The towers and turrets of Chateau Frontenac dominate the skyline of this 400-year-old walled city on the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy an insider’s view of North America’s most European city with lectures by top local experts and special access to historic sites.

Quebec, the Four Field Trip Way! - 6 Days

Auberge du Mont (Pgm #2746)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Along the Beaupre Coast, the Cradle of New France, you witness the inspiring architecture of the Basilica of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre, experience the rural heritage of the Isle of Orleans and see geology in the making at Montmorency Falls...

Rockies by Rail - 13 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Step aboard the Rocky Mountaineer to discover firsthand how Canada as it is known today could not have been without this massive marvel of engineering...

Shaw Festival: A Celebration of Bernard Shaw and his Contemporaries - 5 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Offered in co-operation with The Academy, the educational arm of The Shaw, it includes three plays with private pre-show lectures for each, a backstage tour, a workshop on the rehearsal process and a post-show panel with the cast members...

Signature City: Vancouver - A Pacific Coast Jewel - 6 Days

Nature Venture (Pgm #2678)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Through guided excursions and lectures, explore the ethnic cultures that shape the fabric of Vancouver, including First Nations history at the Museum of Anthropology and a visit to historic Chinatown enhanced by a traditional Chinese lunch...

The Enchanted Wilderness of Coastal BC: Wildlife Viewing - 8 Days

Ecoventures (Pgm #12401)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Famous for two hundred resident Orca, transient Minke and Humpback whales, bears and birds, majestic scenery and rich ecology, Vancouver Island and the Johnstone Straits offer visitors premier marine, freshwater and terrestrial wildlife viewing and outdoor learning...

The Island Way of Life: Prince Edward Island and the Magdalens - 7 Days

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

On guided walks, explore trails through a fragile coastal dune system, wetlands, skeletal forests, and ponds that provide habitat for the pileated woodpecker and piping plover...

The True Beauty of Wolves, Travel by Dog Sled, Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing - 6 Days

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve (Pgm #10971)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Explore the winter wonderland at Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve. The site encompasses 60,000 acres of privately owned lakes, forests, streams and wetlands, providing habitat for countless wildlife in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands.

The World-Class Niagara Wine Region by Bike - 6 Days

NEW FOR 2010 (Pgm #19214)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Explore the Niagara area, Canada’s premiere wine region, on a spectacular countryside biking adventure that takes you over scenic trails, past lush vineyards and along quiet back roads to meet industry wizards whose life’s work represents the ultimate synthesis of science and art.

Theatre Magic: Stratford Presents... - 6 Days

The Little Inn of Bayfield (Pgm #11625)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Discover the magic of theatre through play-oriented sessions and visit the renowned Stratford Festival Theatre...

Toronto Performs: The City and the Theatre - 5 Days

Lifelong Learning Toronto (Pgm #8939)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Gain a new perspective as you go behind the scenes to discuss the theatre with those intimately involved in this thriving artistic community, from theatre critics to producers...

Toronto: An Urban Success Story - 6 Days

Lifelong Learning Toronto (Pgm #8937)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Discuss and traverse the city with prominent Torontonians as they share their insights contrasting the cultural, economic and political dynamics of Toronto to other cities...

Victoria and Vancouver: Glorious West Coast Gardens - 8 Days

Nature Venture (Pgm #2679)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Discover stunning gardens, windswept beaches, and wild spaces amidst the landscape of the Pacific Coast...

Walking South and Central Vancouver Island - 7 Days

Ecoventures (Pgm #14202)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

Would you like to explore and learn while you walk in a Mediterranean climate, amidst cultural richness, through charming communities, around biological diversity and through beautiful rugged landscape...

Wildlife, Wolves and Wilderness: A Nature Lover's Dream - 6 Days

Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve (Pgm #11433)

Canadian Adventures, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) Programs

"Walk in the Clouds" on a field trip to an old growth White Pine stand with 500 meters of suspension bridges up in the trees with two large resting platforms...