Itinerary
This is what we spent our time doing with the students from July 27 - August 9, 2018. Just imagine what we can do for your group.
Day 1
We started the trip with a bus tour of Edmonton, and rounded off the day with a BBQ dinner.
Day 2
We spent the second day in Pembina River Provincial Park floating on the water in inflatable tubes and rafts.
Day 3
On the third day, the students were invited to the home of a Canadian family, where they spent lots of time practicing their English through conversation. Afterwards, we played a game of softball. In the evening, some young Canadians joined the students at The King's University to play board games.
day 4
As we exited the weekend, we had our first morning class. Then that afternoon, the group went to Fort Edmonton Park, followed by chicken kebabs for dinner at Whitemud Park.
Day 5
On Tuesday, the students tried their hand at golf, which was followed by a trip to Elk Island National Park.
day 6
On Wednesday, the students experimented making pottery.
Afterwards, we had barbecued chicken for dinner.
day 7
On Thursday, we toured the University of Alberta followed by a BBQ dinner at Coronation Park.
Day 8
After class on Friday, we took the students to the North Saskatchewan River for a three hour, 17 kilometer canoe trip. Each canoe was anchored by a Canadian volunteer, who spoke to the students in English during the trip.
Day 9
On Saturday, we took the students to Brazeau Collieries, an old coal mine in the west-Albertan community of Nordegg that is now an official historic landmark. The entire tour was presented in English by a professional guide.
day 10
Stopping at Lake Louise and Banff along the way, the students traveled to Calgary for a tour of the University of Calgary.
day 11
On Monday after class, the students started the afternoon with a ride on Edmonton's High Level Bridge street car to Alberta's provincial legislature. After that, they enjoyed a scavenger hunt on Whyte Ave.
day 12
On Tuesday, the students got to experience one of Canada's staple pass-times: ice-skating.
day 13
On Wednesday, we took the group on a tour of Edmonton's city hall.
day 14
On our final day, the students were presented with extended introductions to the various degree programs at King's University before boarding a flight to go back home to China.