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604.501.5100   FALL 2017
Arts &General Interest &
DEPARTURE & RETURNS
CLOVERDALE RECREATION CENTRE
604-598-7960 6188 176 Street
FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE
604-501-5030 15996 84 Avenue
SOUTH SURREY
RECREATION & ARTS CENTRE
604-592-6970 14601 20 Avenue
CHUCK BAILEY RECREATION CENTRE
604-598-5898 13458 107A Avenue
GUILDFORD RECREATION CENTRE
604-502-6360 15105 105 Avenue
NEWTON SENIORS’ CENTRE
604-501-501013775 70 Avenue
Mount Baker
Mount Baker has amazing views in late summer,
especially from Artist’s Point. On clear days, visitors
are treated to 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and
Mount Baker and stunning views of mountain lakes and
glaciers. Take an escorted 1/2 mile walk at Picture Lake
displaying Mount Shuksan’s spectacular reflection and
an escorted 2-mile loop walk around the Bagley Lakes.
This walk has big views of Mount Baker, alpine lakes
and well-maintained trail winding through meadows and
heather with blueberry bushes. Includes lunch at Milano’s
Restaurant on the scenic Mount Baker Highway, bottled
water and trail snack bar. Valid passport or Nexus pass or
enhanced drivers license or enhanced BCID required.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $124/Member $119
4551184 Tuesday September 5
GUILDFORD Depart 7:45am Return 8:00pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 8:00am Return 7:30pm
NEWTON Depart 8:30am Return 7:00pm
Bard on the Beach
– The Winter’s Tale
Celebrating its 28th Season in 2017, Bard on the Beach
is Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional
Shakespeare Festival. Presented in a magnificent
setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park,
the Festival offers Shakespeare featuring The Winter’s
Tale on a late summer afternoon 2:00pm performance.
The Winter’s Tale: A family’s sixteen-year journey takes
them from tragedy to redemption, in a magical and
awe-inspiring adventure story. Arrive early to the Bard
Village for The Bard Boutique offering a wide selection
of Shakespearean books, mementos and clothing and
reserved picnic area for Bard Picnic lunch by Emelle’s.
Don’t miss the insightful free In A Nutshell talk before
each play performance.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $134/Member $129
4551190 Saturday, September 16
SOUTH Depart 11:15am Return 6:45pm
CLOVERDALE Depart 11:45am Return 6:15pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 12noon Return 6:00pm
Secret Cove Sunshine Coast
Explore the Sunshine Coast and see why BC is called
“Best Place on Earth”! Get into nature in Hidden Groves’
Ancient Forest full of majestic old growth trees on a
30 minute escorted walk suitable for all abilities. Visit
the coastline at Davis Bay to stroll the long wooden
fishing pier or seawall lined with viewing benches. This
tour includes a delicious lunch at the well appointed
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort and afternoon free time to
discover Gibsons Landing’s charming stores, art galleries
and cafes with views of Howe Sound and vistas of the
coastal mountains. Please Note: Additional ferry fee
applies [approximately $16 return] 2to those under the
age of 65 and to non BC residents.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $124/Member $119
4551191 Wednesday, October 11
SOUTH Depart 6:45am Return 7:15pm
CLOVERDALE Depart 7:15am Return 7:00pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 7:30am Return 6:45pm
Wildlife Nature Tour
Escape from urban life and get into nature in Harrison
Mills, Chehalis and Mission for seasonal wildlife viewing
and a peaceful nature walk. Rolley Lake Provincial
Park provides a beautiful setting for an escorted, easy
walk through the peaceful woodlands to the bridge that
crosses over the rushing Rolley Creek. Visit Weaver Creek
Spawning Channel to view spawning sockeye salmon and
Eagle Point Community Park to see the start of the bald
eagle season in the Chehalis River Estuary. Trumpeter
Swans and many other waterfowl and bird species join
bald eagles that congregate near this vantage point to
feed on salmon. This tour includes a delicious lunch
at the highly rated Martin’s Downtown in Mission.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $104/Member $99
4551185 Thursday October 26
NEWTON Depart 8:15am Return 5:45pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 8:45am Return 5:15pm
GUILDFORD Depart 9:00am Return 5:00pm
Boeing Factory Tour + Amtrak
(USA)
Tour the largest building in the world by volume ~ The
Boeing Company and ride the Amtrak from Bellingham to
Everett. Take the Boeing Factory Tour and see airplanes
in various stages of flight test and manufacture for airline
customers around the world. This tour includes a buffet
lunch at the Golden Corral, 1.5 hour guided tour of the
Boeing Factory, admission to the Boeing Gallery, time
to shop at the Boeing Store and a scenic waterview
train ride on the comfortable and well appointed Amtrak
departing Bellingham at 8:32am arriving in Everett at
9:52am where your coach awaits. Valid passport or
enhanced drivers license or Nexus pass or enhanced
BCID required.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $154/Member $149
4551192 Tuesday, November 7
FLEETWOOD Depart 5:45am Return 5:30pm
CLOVERDALE Depart 6:00am Return 5:15pm
SOUTH Depart 6:30am Return 4:45pm
Arts Whistler Holiday Market
Whistler’s Original Artisan Market has built a reputation of
presenting unique, quality, handmade arts and crafts for
Whistler residents and visitors looking for one-of-a-kind
treasures. Featuring over 100 artisans from the Sea to Sky
Corridor, Lower Mainland and beyond, the 27th annual
holiday craft fair will feature a wide array of ceramics,
clothing, fine art, wood, glass, metal, jewelry, candles and
aromatherapy products as well as Christmas decorations.
Whistler Arts Council presents Bizarre Bazaar, a vibrant
community event that includes live music, a silent
auction, dance and food at the Whistler Conference
Center. This includes Squamish Adventure Centre and
Bizarre Bazaar Holiday Market.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $84/Member $79
4551186 Saturday, November 25
NEWTON Depart 7:45am Return 5:45pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 8:00am Return 5:15pm
GUILDFORD Depart 8:30am Return 5:00pm
Vancouver’s Best Christmas Tour
A holiday tradition! See all the major light displays in
Vancouver, experience the Festival of Trees at the Four
Seasons Hotel and the Sutton Place Hotel. Catch the
festive spirit at Stanley Park’s Bright Nights and enjoy a
festive lunch at the time honored Sylvia Hotel. Continue
to view light displays at Canucks Place Children’s
Hospice, St. Paul’s Hospital Lights of Hope, Bright Nights
in Stanley Park, Lost Lagoon Fountain (Jubilee Fountain)
Stanley Park, Robson Street, Lights at Coal Harbour, the
Elm Grove Tree and the Christmas Orca in English Bay.
Includes hot cocoa at Tim Horton’s.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $104/Member $99
4551187 Tuesday, December 12
NEWTON Depart 11:15am Return 9:30pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 11:45am Return 9:15pm
GUILDFORD Depart 12noon Return 9:00pm
Polar Express
Kick off the Holiday season with family and grandchildren
aboard the 9th Annual Polar Express! West Coast Railway
Heritage Park in Squamish operates Canada’s only Polar
Express designed to delight and inspire as it makes it’s
magical round trip journey to the North Pole. The one-
hour train ride is filled with magic, music, stories and on
board refreshments Polar Express style. Includes coach
ticket, one mini train ride and entry to the “North Pole
Workshop”, the “Gingerbread Village” and lunch on the
Squamish River at the Watershed Grill in Brackendale.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $114/Member $109
4551193 Saturday December 16
SOUTH Depart 8:45am Return 6:15pm
CLOVERDALE Depart 9:15am Return 5:45pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 9:30am Return 5:30pm
Bus Trips Brought to you by Enjoy Tour & Travel
Day long bus trips that offer a variety of locations and experiences. Site-specific or
City-Wide Seniors Membership required to receive the member price.
TRIPS TO USA: Mount Baker and Boeing Factory
A valid Canadian passport, Nexus-pass, chip-enhanced
driver’s license or chip-enhanced BCID is required to
cross US border. Participant is responsible for own
medical insurance and to ensure they have proper
documentation for crossing both the US and Canadian
borders. Anyone with a non-Canadian passport may have
to purchase a Visa to enter the USA for the day or to
re-enter Canada.
BC FERRY TRIPS: Secret Cove Sunshine Coast
BC ferry passenger fees are included in trip price only for
seniors with proof of BC residency and 65+ years of age.
An additional BC ferry fee (approx. $16 return) applies to
those under the age of 65 and to anyone who is not a BC
resident and is to be paid in cash to the bus driver. Ferry
rates are subject to change.