Getting Ready For Ottawa and Montreal! April 17, 2017 – April 20, 2017 LED BY: Mr. Beck
Preparing for departure Confirmed Dates and Itinerary Coverage Passports and Visas Spending Money Packing Flights Arrival Tour Director Hotels Rooming Meals Your Resources Tools to Travel with A World of Support EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS | 1-800-263-2806
Flights Group meeting point: Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Int’l Airport Group meeting time: 9:45 am
Our Itinerary- Day 1 9:45 Meet at Winnipeg Airport 11:45 Flight departs 2:47 pm Meet your motor coach: Autobus Fleur de Lys, Flight Tours 56 Seat Bus 2:47 pm Meet your Tour Director: At the Ottawa Airport 4:30 pm Visit Parliament Hill: Interior Guided Tour 5:30 pm Dinner in Ottawa: Le Moulin De Provence Byward 7:00 pm Laser Tag in Ottawa: One Mission 8:30 pm Board your bus for your accommodation 9:00 pm Check into your Hotel in Ottawa: Four Points by Sheraton 10:00 pm Night Security in Ottawa (10pm - 5am): Harris Security Agency
Our Itinerary- Day 2 7:30 am Breakfast in Ottawa: Four Points by Sheraton 8:30 am Board your bus to begin your day 9:00 am Guided Sightseeing of Ottawa led by: Emily Giroux 10:00 am Visit Rideau Hall: Guided Tour of the Residence 11:00 am Visit the National Gallery of Canada: Guided Tour 12:30 pm Supervised Time for Lunch in the Byward Market 2:00 pm Visit the Canadian War Museum: Self-Guided Visit 4:00 pm Visit the Canadian Museum of History: Self-Guided Visit 5:45 pm Dinner in Ottawa: Fiazza Fresh Fired 7:00 pm Haunted Walk of Ottawa: Ghost & Gallows Tour 8:30 pm Board your bus for your accommodation
Our Itinerary- Day 3 7:30 am Breakfast in Ottawa: Four Points by Sheraton 8:30 am Transfer from Ottawa to Montreal 11:00 am Guided sightseeing of Montréal: Guidatour, Interactive tour of the city 12:30 pm Supervised free time for lunch in groups – Montreal 2:00 pm Bell Centre & Hall of Fame Museum: Guided Tour 3:30 pm Visit Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal: Self-guided admission 6:00 pm Old Montreal Dinner Experience: Vieux Port Steakhouse 7:30 pm Board your bus for your accommodation 9:00 pm Hotel in Montreal Area: Holiday Inn Express Vaudreuil 10:00 pm Night Security in Montreal (10pm - 5am): Diplomat Inc.
Our Itinerary- Day 4 7:30 am Breakfast in Montreal: Holiday Inn Express Vaudreuil 8:30 am Board your bus to begin your day 9:00 am Visit the Biodome 11:30 am Montreal Planetarium: Planetarium show 5:30 Flight departs to Winnipeg 7:29 flight returns to Winnipeg
Global Travel Protection Plan Your plan covers: Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS | 1-800-263-2806
Required Documents All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Any valid identification that is issued by a recognized federal, provincial, or municipal government institution that has the required information may be used. Ex. Passport, Citizenship Card, Driver’s License, Permanent Resident Card *Most would be sufficient on their own, while others may need to be supplemented with a second piece of valid government- issued identification Name and gender listed on your EF account must match identification information If unsure on whether your document may be used, visit www.publicsafety.gc.ca
Spending Money ATMS are the best way to get money. Bring the equivalent of $50 – 60 for on-hand cash. We are responsible for our lunches
EFTOURS.CA Packing Pack light: we will be responsible for loading our own luggage on and off the bus and into hotels. You are responsible for any luggage handling fees charged by the airlines. Carry any valuables or medications in your EF backpack or carry-on. Pack a change of clothes in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost. A full packing list can be found in the Tour Handbook or at eftours.ca/packinglist
Flights Seat assignments Our seats will be assigned at check-in. Baggage allowance Confirm baggage allowance with each airline before departure. You’re responsible for any associated fees.
Arrival We’ll meet our Tour Director once we have claimed our baggage We will start the tour right away and won’t check in to our hotel until the end of the day.
Tour Director Our dedicated tour director will be with us the whole time to handle logistics and provide suggestions for activities. All tour directors are trained to handle challenging situations and emergencies that might arise. Tour directors have 24-hour access to local EF offices, as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters.
Rooming Final hotel itineraries will be released 30 days prior to departure Students are roomed 3-4 per room in a combination of twin and shared double beds. Adults will share twin rooms with other adults.
Both hotels have swimming pools. Come prepared to go for a swim! Hotels Ottawa- 4 Points Sheraton Montreal- Montreal: Holiday Inn Express Vaudreuil
Meals Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch is on our own. Dinners will be a mix of local cuisine and familiar dishes and will be a preset meal for our entire group, rather than ordering from a menu. Table water is included; other beverages are an additional cost. Inform us of any allergies.
Your Resources Safety Handbook: Look for it in the mail about 50 days prior to departure. Personalized Website: Log in to watch destination videos, review your itinerary and find hotel and flight information as it becomes available.
Tools to Travel with EF backpack: great for your carry-on bag or for use during the day. Emergency calling instructions card: How to reach the local equivalent of 911 while abroad. Emergency phone number wristband: for all travelers to wear on tour with EF’s emergency phone number listed *Only dial this number in the event of an emergency.
A world of support EF Emergency Service Team numbers EF’s team of personnel around the globe means that our group will be supported wherever and whenever we need it. EF Emergency Service Team numbers From North America: 1-800-263-2806 While abroad: 001-416-927-1911 EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS | 1-800-263-2806
Questions? Tour Number: 1723741AM Online: eftours.ca/1723741AM Phone: 1-800-263-2806