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Course Description

Improve your English skills and visit some of Western Canada’s top travel destinations. The activity program is made up of information meetings and guided excursions to points of cultural and social interest in and around Calgary.

Please see Admission, Payment and Refunds for information on admission requirements, payment options and refunds.

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Prerequisites

  • Students must be 18 years or older*
  • Students must be registered concurrently in 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 program).

*If you are 17 and have completed high school, please contact us.

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Type
Field Trip
Dates
Sep 18, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $900.00
Section Notes

Early Bird rate: $800 (if received by August 25th, Calgary time)

Regular rate: $900 

The Full Activity Package consists of the following:

  • 3 day trips
    • One ski trip (Nov. 24, ESL 102-068)
    • Banff (Oct. 20, ESL 102-071) 
    • Drumheller (Oct. 14, ESL 102- 070)
  • 2 overnight trips
    • Waterton (Sep. 29-30, ESL 102-067)
    • Ski trip (Dec. 14-15, ESL 102-069)

The fees cover transportation, admission fees, accommodation (overnight trips), and equipment rental and lift tickets (ski trips).

Registration Deadline: September 18, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Calgary local time)

Note: Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy. 

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Sep 29, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $275.00
Section Notes

Waterton Lakes National Park is known for its natural beauty, and is a highlight for many of our students in their Canadian experience. 

This activity is for students enrolled in the Fall 2023 Semester Program and the Academic Communication Certificate (ACC).

Includes: - Transportation from and to the University of Calgary
  - Overnight accommodation
  - National Park fee
  - Waterton Lake cruise
  - Sightseeing locations
  - Optional hike


Registration Deadline: September 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Calgary local time)

Note: Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy. 

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Oct 02, 2023
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $18.00
Section Notes

Ice hockey is Canada's most popular sport, and Calgary's main team, the Calgary Flames, play in the highest level of Ice Hockey in the world. 

Join us for the Calgary Flames vs. the Winnipeg Jets in a match that is sure to excite! 

Includes: - Game ticket

Registration Deadline: September 25, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Calgary local time)

Note: Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.  Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Oct 14, 2023
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $75.00
Section Notes

This activity will take us to the Drumheller and the Canadian Badlands, an area with unique sights and a rich geological past, also known as the Dinosaur Capital of the World! 

This activity is for students enrolled in the Fall 2023 Semester Program and ACC.

Includes: - Transportation from and to the University of Calgary
  - Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology admission
  - Sightseeing locations

Registration Deadline: September 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Calgary local time)

Note: Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.  Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Oct 20, 2023
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00
Section Notes

ACTIVITY PROGRAM : Banff Day Trip 

Transportation, admission fees, visit to Lake Louise, Banff Townsite, Banff Gondola, and Hot springs are included.  .

Meals are not included.

Registration Deadline: September 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Calgary local time)

Note: Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.  Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Nov 24, 2023
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00
Section Notes

This activity is for students enrolled in the Fall 2023 Semester Program and the Academic Communication Certificate (ACC).

Includes: - Round trip transportation
  - Ski or snowboard lessons (level appropriate)
  - Equipment rental (helmet, skis or snowboard, ski or snowboard boots, ski poles, snowboard wrist guards)
  - Lift ticket
  - National Park fees 
  - Evening stop in downtown Banff


All students will be asked to sign rental & lesson forms and waivers.

Registration deadline: October 30, 2023

Note: Activity fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.  Please see our refund policy at esl.ucalgary.ca

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Dec 14, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $375.00 or $75.00 deposit
Section Notes

This activity is for students enrolled in the Fall 2023 Semester Program and the Academic Communication Certificate (ACC).

Includes: - Round trip transportation
  - Ski or snowboard lessons (level appropriate)
  - Equipment rental (helmet, skis or snowboard, ski or snowboard boots, ski poles, snowboard wrist guards)
  - Lift ticket
  - Accommodation


All students will be asked to sign rental, lesson forms and waivers.

Registration deadline: November 6, 2023 

Note: Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy. 

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