Learn English and enjoy the best of the great outdoors that Powell River has to offer.
Program 1 -The Powell Forest Canoe Route - Start any Monday June-September Program 2 -The Sunshine Coast Trail - Start any Monday June-September Program 3 -Desolation Sound Kayaking - Start any Monday June-September
Weeks 1-3
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9:00 - 12:00
Free Time
Core Program Classes
Free
Time
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 3:10
Your cloice of elective classes
School Activity
Final Week
Begin
Chosen
Tour Activity
Finish Chosen Tour Activity
* Core Program Classes include Academic English & Intensive Listening/Speaking OR Business Classes.
**Elective classes include your choice of 2 electives such as, Media Studies, TOEFL, Cambridge Prep, & Interactive Communication. (Choices may vary depending on demand)
Program 1 - The Powell Forest Canoe Route
The Powell Forest Canoe Route is located in Powell River, in the area known as the Sunshine Coast. The route takes you through 8 lakes and you'll experience 5 portages. The total distance of the route is 57 km. The portages range from 0.7 km to 2.4 km in length. They can take between 20 min. - 1 hour 15 min. The total paddling distance is 49 km., which has stretches of 1 km and stretches of 28.5 km. These range in time between 10 min. and 4 hours 45 min.
The best time of year to do Powell River 's Powell Forest Canoe Route is June till October. You can comfortably canoe or kayak the route in 5 days. There are campsites along the route and each campsite has a picnic table, outhouse, fire pit, and most often firewood, except when campfires are not permitted.
Program 2 - The Sunshine Coast Trail
Located on the Upper Sunshine Coast in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, the trail stretches 180 km from the Saltery Bay ferry terminal in the south to Sarah Point in the world-famous Desolation Sound Marine Park in the north. The Trail is divided into 3 sections, with campsites all along the way.
To begin the Sunshine Coast Trail you take a scenic water taxi ride from Lund through the Copeland Islands . Hikers will enjoy giant old growth cedar and fir along the entire Sunshine Coast Trail. The trail was designed to encompass as many viewpoints, lakes, rivers and stands of old growth as was possible.
Program 3 - Desolation Sound Kayaking
Kayaking through Desolation Sound is like paddling through a postcard. You will see majestic wilderness at its best, seasonal cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife and marine life everywhere. You will kayak amidst beautiful islands and see spectacular snow-capped mountains. It's not uncommon to see spiralling bald eagles, playful seals and often dolphins. There are warm protected swimming holes and accessible shoreline lakes. This tour offers a rare opportunity to view the First Nations pictographs and explore one of the largest coastal marine parks in North America . Sea kayaking Desolation Sound is one of the worlds' most sought after paddling adventures.
*For more information on program options and prices please contact us.
*All equipment included
Must supply own food and clothing