Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal

CANADIAN HERITAGE

TOUR 2015

Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal

When is the trip?

June 29 – July 7, 2015
Please note these dates are subject to change.

Who can participate?

·  16 girls aged 14-16 as of June 30, 2015
Four Guiders

In order to qualify, participants must be active members of Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) and be physically fit.

What will you experience?

Participate in a life-changing experience by exploring Canada’s history and culture throughout Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City with EF Tours. On this tour you will visit Canada’s grandest cities, while taking guided tours of many historic attractions. Celebrate Canada Day in our national capital, and get a glimpse of Canadian politics while visiting Parliament Hill and the Prime Minister`s residence. When in Montreal, explore the European influence in the downtown core and the wide variety of unique neighbourhoods and French-speaking communities. Moving onto Quebec City you will study the majestic architecture, walk the oldest street in North America, and participate in a workshop at the Plains of Abraham.

One day before and after the program will be spent participating in a pre-departure and debriefing session, an essential part of the travel program.

Note that Guiders will be working with a facilitator from EF Tours

What is the cost?

For girl members

The total value of this program is approximately $3,000 per person. As a member you will receive a financial subsidy of $1,500 from GGC. This includes:

·  Domestic airfare

·  Medical/travel insurance

·  EF Tour program fees

·  Some tours and meals

If a girl needs to cancel for any reason other than illness or a family emergency, she will be responsible for covering any fees/charges incurred by GGC.

Girls are responsible for paying the remaining $1,500 cost of the trip.

Additional personal costs girl members are responsible for:

·  Cost of your meals en route and after the trip

·  Daily lunch during the EF program

·  Travel to and from your local airport

·  Personal spending money and souvenirs

·  Kit list requirements

If you need additional financial support, please check with your Provincial International Adviser to see if your Provincial Council may be able to assist you with this trip. Girl members may fundraise part of their trip cost by following the fundraising policy and procedures (Governance Policy 01-19-01).

For Guiders

The total value of this program is approximately $3,000 per person. As a member of GGC, Guiders will receive funding through the Jean Youngson Memorial Bequest to the Canadian World Friendship Fund (CWFF) for the following costs:

·  Domestic airfare

·  Medical/travel insurance

·  EF Tour program fees

·  Some tours and meals

Additional personal costs adult members are responsible for:

·  Cost of your meals en route and after the trip

·  Daily lunch during the EF program

·  Travel to and from your local airport

·  Personal spending money and souvenirs

·  Kit list requirements

·  First aid kit

·  Incidentals that occur over and above the actual trip costs, such as telephone calls and/or long distance cell phone plans, Wi-Fi internet, etc.

Note for all participants

1.  Both girl and adult participants may be required to have uniform pieces that they do not own and it will be necessary to borrow or purchase these items.

2.  If participation is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, GGC will not accept responsibility for expenses incurred in preparation for this event.

3.  Participation in this event by Canadian representatives is dependent on acceptable health and safety conditions in the country at the time of the event.

How do I apply?

Please fully complete all of the forms listed below. Application forms are available at: http://forms.girlguides.ca/SitePages/Home.aspx#national

Trip specific question for Section H (BOTH GIRLS AND GUIDERS):

Which destination on this trip excites you the most and why?

For Girl Members

ü  STG. 1R Trip Application form Girl Member (including response to question posed above in Part H of application)

ü  STG. 2 Reference Form Girl Member

To assist in your application, please refer to the following resources:

·  Application Instructions – Girl Members

·  General Qualification Guidelines for Nationally-Sponsored Events: Girl Members

For Guiders

ü  Your iMIS Profile to be attached with the application set

ü  STA.1R Trip Application Form Guider (including response to question posed above in Part H of application)

ü  STA.2 Reference Form Guider

To assist in your application, please refer to the following resources:

·  Application Instructions – Adult Members

·  General Qualification Guidelines for Nationally-Sponsored Events: Adult Members

Please note: All Guiders must have current Standard First Aid qualifications in order to accompany girls on this trip.

Application Deadline

Complete application packages including all supporting documents and references are due by November 9, 2014 to your area or provincial office. Please submit your application electronically.
Girls please ask your Guider for assistance with the application process.
Guiders contact your Provincial International Adviser or Area International Adviser for more information about the application process and to whom your application should be submitted electronically.

Provincial International Adviser Contact Information

British Columbia
Alberta, Yukon and NWT
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario and Nunavut
Quebec

New Brunswick and PE

Nova Scotia

Newfoundland and Labrador

Note

In order to provide as many members as possible with the opportunity to participate in nationally sponsored trips, members are eligible to partake in one domestic and one international trip as follows:

·  Once as a girl

·  Once as a Guider

·  Once as an adult participating in a WAGGGS event or GGC determined endorsed event

·  In a designated role as determined by the Board, i.e.: Chief Commissioner, International Commissioner, CEO, etc.

Fact Sheet – Canadian Heritage Tour 4