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604.501.5100   SPRING 2017
Arts &General Interest
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (USA)
La Conner and Mount Vernon come alive with brilliant
colour each spring with acres of daffodils, tulips, irises,
and lilies for the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
Stroll through RoozenGaarde a 3-acre display garden
of formal plantings, enjoy lunch at Hillcrest Park Lodge
featuring wild salmon cooked over an alderwood fire
with all the fixings. Visit the distinctly different Tulip
Town boasting an indoor flower and garden show
and great vendors and artists who have something
for everyone! Afternoon free time in La Conner before
returning home.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $114/Member $109
4525869 Tuesday April 4
GUILDFORD Depart 8:00am Return 6:45pm
CHUCK Depart 8:15am Return 6:30pm
NEWTON Depart 8:45am Return 6:00pm
Tourist In Your Own Town –
Vancouver
See why Vancouver is frequently ranked as one of
the 'best cities to live in'. Tour package includes: hot
beverage at Caffe Calabria on Commercial Drive,
admission to the Bloedel Conservatory in Queen
Elizabeth Park, lunch at Joe Fortes on Robson street,
narrated Aqua Bus tour on False Creek, afternoon
gelato in Yaletown; free time to explore Robson street’s
vibrant shops and boutiques.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $114/Member $109
4525712 Wednesday, April 19
CLOVERDALE Depart 8:15am Return 5:15pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 8:30am Return 5:30pm
SOUTH SURREY Depart 7:45am Return 4:45pm
Woodland Park Zoo (USA)
Woodland Park Zoo encompasses 92 acres and
features the largest live animal collection in
Washington State. It has been recognized as #2 Zoo
in America for naturalistic exhibits. This tour includes
lunch at Red Lobster, zoo admission and 3 hours free
time to explore this amazing zoological garden.
Activity Level: Easy-Moderate
1 session Non Member $134/Member $129
4525713 Thursday, May 11
CLOVERDALE Depart 8:00am Return 9:00pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 7:45am Return 9:15pm
SOUTH SURREY Depart 8:30am Return 8:30pm
Audain Art Museum + Fairmont
Chateau Whistler
The Audain Art Museum is Canada's newest Art
Museum, opened in March 2016. The permanent
collection is a visual journey through the history of art
from coastal British Columbia including collections of
Northwest Coast First Nations masks; a large collection
of works by Emily Carr, as well as art by important post-
war modernists such as E.J. Hughes, Gordon Smith and
Jack Shadbolt. This tour includes a one hour docent
led tour, a self guided tour of the Museum's vast
permanent collection, lunch at the Fairmont Chateau
Whistler and afternoon free time in Whistler Village.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $144/Member $139
4525870 Tuesday May 16
NEWTON Depart 7:15am Return 7:00pm
CHUCK Depart 7:45am Return 6:30pm
GUILDFORD Depart 8:00am Return 6:15pm
Strawberry Tour
It's that special time of the year again...strawberry
picking time! The Pemberton Valley is home to the best
Strawberry fields in BC. Visit Camel's Back Harvest
for their lush u-pick strawberry fields (coolers on the
bus). Take a guided tour at North Arm Farms, a 60 acre
organic family owned farm with u-pick strawberry
fields and a Bakery featuring fresh pies, artisan breads
and handcrafted sweets. This tour includes a take
home bag of fresh strawberries, a special strawberry
field picnic lunch at North Arm Farms and sightseeing
throughout the scenic Pemberton Valley.
Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $114/Member $109
4525871 Friday June 2
NEWTON Depart 7:15am Return 7:00pm
CHUCK Depart 7:45am Return 6:30pm
GUILDFORD Depart 8:00am Return 6:15pm
Hell’s Gate, Bridal Falls &
Othello Tunnels
The Fraser Canyon is filled with natural scenic beauty
highlighted by Hell's Gate, Bridal Falls and Othello
Tunnels. Begin at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park with
a 25 minute walk to the waterfall that cascades down
the rocks from 60 meters above. Next visit Hells Gate,
an abrupt narrowing of British Columbia's Fraser River,
and cross the mighty river on the Hell's Gate Tram,
walk the short suspension bridge and visit the village
to enjoy the natural environment and history. Finish
at Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park for a leisurely
scenic walk through the historic Othello Tunnels. Tour
includes admission, tram ride, and lunch.
Activity Level: Easy-Moderate
1 session Non Member $114/Member $109
4525714 Monday, June 12
FLEETWOOD Depart 8:00am Return 6:45pm
CLOVERDALE Depart 7:45am Return 7:00pm
SOUTH Depart 7:15am Return 7:30pm
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
Services Membership required to
receive the member price.
TRIPS TO USA: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival,
Woodland Park Zoo
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.
The Seniors Advisory and Accessibility Committee,
Chaired by Councillor Barbara Steele is a successful
example of how a collective group of representatives of
government, public safety, RCMP, Fire Services, non-profit
organizations and seniors in the community can positively
impact the lives of our aging population.
In 2016 we were officially recognized by the World Health
Organization as an Age Friendly City. This recognition
is a result of our commitment to the features of an Age
Friendly Community and demonstrates our strong value
and appreciation to our aging population.
The City of Surrey offers a continuum of programs,
services and events from prevention to intervention,
available for all seniors, caregivers and their families.
Seniors can enjoy a wide range of activities based on
their interests and abilities.
Focus on Seniors Forums
With a focus on prevention and awareness of elder abuse
the City of Surrey Seniors Advisory and Accessibility
Committee, staff and community partners host forums that
raise awareness of issues as well as provide information
and resources on subjects that include, Housing options
and information, Transportation, Safety (includes,
personal, home, transit and fire safety)
Seminars
Based on the feedback we have been receiving from
participants they have expressed that the full day forums
were too long for them. In response to this, we have
developed seminars that are a maximum of three hours.
These seminars provide information on all the topics such
as Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention, Housing,
Transportation and Mobility, Safety, Health and Wellness.
In partnership with community agencies, we are able to
host these seminars in a variety of languages.
Age-Friendly Conference
– Seniors Week
To celebrate Seniors’ Week in June, we host an annual
conference. This event provides a medium for continuing
awareness and education for seniors, caregivers and
their families. Various workshops are offered to support
an Age-Friendly City where people enjoy lifelong activity
and engagement.
International Day of Older Persons
–October 1
In Canada we recognize October 1 through celebrations
that acknowledge the contributions of the aging
population to society. The City of Surrey hosts a concert
at City Hall Theatre followed by light refreshments and
throughout community recreation facilities workshops of
various topics are offered.
Mobile Outreach
In an effort to bring resources directly to the community,
these Mobile Outreach sessions are offered by request
within various neighbourhoods in Surrey. The program
is designed to increase awareness of services and
resources and prevent isolation and abuse.
For more details on the dates and locations of these
events and activities please visit the website at
and are advertised in local newspapers
and at City recreation facilities.