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Course Description

Improve your English skills and visit some of Western Canada’s top travel destinations.  Activity Trips provides guided excursions to points of cultural and social interest in and around Calgary. 

You can register for individual activities (ESL 103) of your choice, or opt for the Intensive Activity Package (ESL 113) to enjoy savings on major excursions.

Please see Admissions and Refund Policies for information on admission, payment options and refunds.

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Prerequisites

  • Students must be registered concurrently in ESL 101, ESL 100 or EAP 200 (for EAP 200, students are responsible for checking their course schedules and ensuring there are no schedule conflicts before registering into the activity trips).
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Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 15, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Perfect to have some friendly competition with your classmates!


Items Included 

Soccer equipment
Tennis
Pickle Ball
Badminton
Spike Ball
Other outdoor games 

Registration Deadline: July 2nd, 2026

Notes

  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-108/ESL 101-111
  • An Activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Activity date and destinations are subject to change.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 17, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $450.00

Section Notes

Jasper National Park is known for its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and outstanding natural beauty.


Items Included 

Transportation
Accommodation
National Park Fee
Columbia Icefields Adventure Tour
Hikes
Sightseeing 

Registration Deadline: June 30th, 2026

Notes:

  • $150 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An Activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-108/ESL 101-111.
  • Activity dates and destinations are subject to change.
  • Room is randomly assigned based on gender. 

Activity fees with deposit:

Withdraw 15 or more days before start date (July 17th)

Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date (July 17th)

= 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

Withdraw 24 hours before activity date (July 17th)

= No refund

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Play and compete in one of the most iconic "Game Show" with your friends! 


Items Included 
Jeopardy game setup
Popcorn

Registration Deadline: July 15th, 2026

Notes

  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
  • Activity dates and destinations are subject to change.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-108/ESL 101-111.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 21, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Join us for a relaxing movie night with friends and snacks! 


Items Included 

Movie 
Popcorn
 

Registration deadline: July 16th, 2026

Notes

  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this event.
  • Activity dates and locations are subject to change.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-108/ESL 101-111.
Type
Event
Dates
Jul 24, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Gather with all your classmates to celebrate your graduation. Delicious food and drinks will be served at the Calgary Zoo!


Items Included

Buffet Style Refreshments 
A Drink Ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Admission to Calgary Zoo
Certificate and a Graduation Gift

Registration Deadline: July 2nd, 2026

Notes:

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the event.
  • This event is for students enrolled in ESL 101-108/ESL 101-111.
  • Activity date and destinations are subject to change.
  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 29, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Play and compete in one of the most iconic "Game Show" with your friends! 


Items Included 
Jeopardy game setup
Popcorn

Registration Deadline: July 27th, 2026

Notes

  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
  • Activity dates and destinations are subject to change.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-112.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Explore Kananaskis by doing one of its most beautiful hikes! Relax around the lake or experience a stunning view from the top of the Prairie View trail.


Items Included 
Transportation
Kananaskis Convention Park Fee
 

Registration Deadline: July 28th, 2026

Note

  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • This activity is only for students enrolled in ESL 101-112.
  • Activity date and destinations are subject to change. 
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 08, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the study of ancient life. In addition to featuring one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, we offer a wide variety of creative, fun, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life.


Items Included 
Transportation 
Royal Tyrrell Museum Admission 
Small Hikes
Sightseeing 

Registration Deadline: July 27th, 2026

Notes:

  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112.
  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
  • Activity date and destinations are subject to change. 

More InformationRoyal Tyrrell Museum

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 14, 2026 to Aug 15, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $350.00 or $150.00 deposit

Section Notes

We travel across the province into Golden, British Columbia for white-water rafting and explorations of the true beauty of Rocky Mountains! 


Items Included
Transportation
National Park Pass
Accommodations 
White-Water Rafting
Yoho National Park
Sightseeing Locations and Attractions 

Registration Deadline: July 27th, 2026

Notes

  • $150 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the trip.
  • Room is randomly assigned base on gender.
  • Activity dates and destinations are subject to change. 
  • This activity is for ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112

Activity fees with deposit:

Withdraw 15 or more days before start date

Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date

= 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

Withdraw 24 hours before activity date

= No refund

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 15, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00

Section Notes

Welcome to the Canadian Rockies and Canada’s first national park! Banff was established in 1885 and its one of the most famous destinations in Alberta.


Items Included 

Transportation
National Park Fee
Banff Gondola Admission
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Stop at Banff Townsite 

Registration Deadline: August 4th, 2026

Notes

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An Activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112.
  • Activity date and destinations are subject to change. 

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 15, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Different boardgames to play with your classmates! 


Items Included 

Different types of boardgames
Snacks

Registration Deadline: August 4th, 2026

Notes:

  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the trip.
  • Activity dates and locations are subject to change.
  • This activity is only for students enrolled in ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 21, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $350.00 or $150.00 deposit

Section Notes

We travel across the province into Golden, British Columbia for white-water rafting and explorations of the true beauty of Rocky Mountains! 


Items Included 

Transportation
National Park Pass
Accommodation 
White-Water Rafting
Yoho National Park
Sightseeing Locations and Attractions 

Registration Deadline: August 4th, 2026

Notes

  • $150 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the trip.
  • Room is randomly assigned base on gender.
  • Activity dates and destinations are subject to change. 
  • This activity is for ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112

Activity fees with deposit:

Withdraw 15 or more days before start date

Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date

= 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

Withdraw 24 hours before activity date

= No refund

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 22, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00

Section Notes

Welcome to the Canadian Rockies and Canada’s first national park! Banff was established in 1885 and its one of the most famous destinations in Alberta.


Items Included 

Transportation
National Park Fee
Banff Gondola Admission
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Stop at Banff Townsite 

Registration Deadline: August 8th, 2026

Notes

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An Activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112.
  • Activity date and destinations are subject to change. 

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 22, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Get ready for a lively game day to see how much you know in this Trivia activity!


Items Included 

Trivia Game
Popcorn
 

Registration deadline: August 15th, 2026

Notes

  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this event.
  • Activity dates and locations are subject to change.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Aug 25, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Perfect to have some friendly competition with your classmates!


Items Included:

Soccer equipment
Basket ball equipment
Private indoor sports court

Registration Deadline: August 20th, 2026

Notes

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Activity dates and destinations are subject to change.
  • This activity is for students enrolled in ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112. 
Type
Event
Dates
Aug 28, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

Gather with all your classmates to celebrate your graduation. Delicious food and drinks will be served at the Calgary Zoo!


Items Included

Buffet style refreshments 
A drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Admission to Calgary Zoo
Certificate and a graduation gift

Registration Deadline: August 8th 2026

Notes:

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the event.
  • This event is for students enrolled in ESL 101-109/ESL 101-112.
  • Activity date and destinations are subject to change.
  • Registration is required to participate in this free activity.
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