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Qantas Holidays/Viva Holidays teamed up with the Tourism bodies of Canada to take a group of very lucky agents to Canada in July, and it started with a bang on day one off to the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. The world’s best rodeo athletes who come from famously tough stock did not let the crowd down. The group took in all the Rodeo major events Bareback, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling and Tie Down Roping the excitement and energy was boundless, that evening at the Grandstand show we witnessed the heart stopping chuck wagon racing which takes nerves of steel and horsepower. Then as the sun went down the stars came out for a high energy 90 minute spectacular show it was electrifying. The show is brought to a fitting close with an awe inspiring display of electrifying fireworks at midnight. At the conclusion of our visit to Calgary the group split in 2 to explore Eastern and Western Canada. The East Coast group flew into the beautiful city of Montreal. From Montreal the group travelled with Via Rail to the exquisite Quebec which is like stepping into the Paris of the east after much discovery Via Rail whisked us off to Charlevoix a jewel of the region. Next was Ottawa with a magnificent welcome of Mosaika the light and sound show at parliament hill, there was bike riding to be had alongside the historic Rideau Canal along with many other exciting adventures. Next was the breathtaking township of Niagara on the Lakes followed by the world famous Niagara Falls where the group experienced the maid of the mist, journey behind the falls and the ultimate vantage point with Niagara helicopters. The last stop on the East was the Beautiful Toronto where the group took full advantage of all bustling metropolis had to offer. The West Group left Calgary and travelled to Amazing Banff where they got to experience the Natural Hot Springs and take a hike at Sunshine Meadows. From Banff they travelled to the picturesque Lake Louise where they were lucky enough to spot a grizzly bear in the wild. Next was the most magnificent scenic drive to Jasper with a stop along the way at the mesmerizing Columbia Ice Fields. While in Jasper the group was lucky enough to enjoy a Float Trip down the Athabasca River and the Jasper Gondola. At the Conclusion of Jasper the group left for Victoria. While in stunning Victoria the group went to the magnificent Butchart Garden, and then it was on to a Whale Watching tour where the group experienced the grandeur and grace of the mighty Orcas (Killer Whales). The last stop on the trip was Whistler where the group enjoyed the views from the Peak to Peak gondola and had an adrenalin hit from the Zip trek tour. The groups re-joined in Vancouver where the magnificent countryside meets the city. While in Vancouver the group experienced The Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain where we all got to see Grizzly Bears, just to name a few. PHOTO Niagara Falls (Maid of the Mist) BACK ROW L to R Melanie Douglas – Coopers Travel (VIC), Louise Glaser – Sabra Travel (NSW), Jennifer Cory – Seniors Holiday Travel (QLD), Sarah Wilkinson – Young Travel (NSW), Kim Knight – Qantas Holidays/Viva Holidays Escort (QLD), Vicki Holberton – Maranoa Travel (QLD), Hoda Elbanna – ERC Travel ( NSW), Margie Heffernan – Duck Creek Mountain Travel ( NSW), Christine Pangilinan – Daystar Travel & Tours KNEELING DOWN L to R Safwat Elbanna – ERC Travel ( NSW), Maree Whitehead – Travelworld Shepparton ( VIC), Karen Grayson – MTA ( NSW), Susan Taok – Ultimate Travel, Anastasia Belashov – Niagara Falls Tourism |
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Canada West group back row from left are: Lisa Ryan- Travelscene Swansea(NSW), Natalie Cue – Qantas Holidays (NSW), Sarah Whyte – Harvey World Travel Chirnside (VIC), Jessica Bills – Travel CTM (NSW), Chandelle Meyer – Travel Alberta. Sitting Down L to R Charlie Trevena – Travel Alberta, Michelle Radnidge – Qantas Holidays (VIC), Tracy Thompson – Colac Travel (VIC), Jaime Garnham – Sid Foggs Travel Jesmond (NSW) |
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