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DISCOVER the pleasures of JOIN US!learning while you explore fascinating and We welcome all interested persons, regardlessspectacular areas of the world where you and of educational background—you don’t needa small group of fellow travelers are led by a prerequisite for this university program!academic guides, who share their knowledge These tours will appeal to you if you wantof and enthusiasm for the destinations. more from your travel experience than standing in lines or shopping for souvenirs. WHAT MAKES OUR TRAVEL TOURS UNIQUE? INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR: • Each tour is accompanied by an • Return airfare and land transportation academic guide who is an expert in his/her field • Accommodation • Pre-tour classes where you’ll learn • Many meals, as indicated in tour about your tour’s focus, get answers to itinerary all your practical questions and meet your travel companions • Admissions and excursions • Small groups—maximum of 25 people • Baggage handling at hotels, where per tour available • An experienced tour coordinator DESTINATIONS travels with you to ensure that everything runs smoothly Spain and Portugal April 23 to May 14, 2017 .................... page 3 • Gratuities to drivers and guides are included in the tour price Edinburgh to London May 15 to 28, 2017 ................................ page 9Our Travel Tours offer educational travel todestinations around the globe. Itineraries Art History of our Northwest Coastare chosen carefully to offer a safe and July 29 to Aug. 10, 2017 ....................page 13comprehensive way to explore history,culture, nature, and the arts through visits to Shaw and Stratford Theatre Festivalssites not usually available to travelers and to Sept.18 to 28, 2017 ..............................page19those well-known sites. General Information ............................page 23 Registration Form .................................page 25 Contact us..................... page 24 / back cover continuingstudies.uvic.ca/travel REGISTER NOW SAVE UP TO $200Pay your tour deposit by NOV. 25, 2016 andqualify for a reduced amount on your finalbalance. See specific tour itineraries for details.2

Spain and PortugalApril 23 to May 14, 2017The Iberian Peninsula has long enchanted de Compostela. We then venture south intoall who have passed through. On this 22-day Portugal, where we spend a total of six nightstour of Spain and Portugal we will have the before re-entering Spain. While in Portugal weopportunity to see firsthand the diverse geog- will enjoy port tasting, a cruise on the Douroraphy of the peninsula. We will explore the River and a performance of fado, a uniquebeautiful architecture left by its various inhab- form of Portuguese singing.itants – from Roman aqueducts and theatresto medieval castles and Moorish palaces. We In southern Spain we will visit the amazingwill learn of the struggles and triumphs of Moorish palace in Granada, La Alhambra, andthe people of the peninsula as we discuss the the beautiful city of Sevilla that shows off herhistory and politics of this glorious land. Moorish flavour in the graceful tower of the cathedral, the Giralda, once a minaret. We willOur tour begins in the capital city, Madrid, also experience the sights and sounds of fla-and from there we travel north-west, visiting menco by attending a show called a “tablao”.Segovia, Salamanca, and the pilgrimage des- We return to Madrid for our flights home.tination and World Heritage city of Santiago 3

ITINERARYDate: April 23 to May 14, 2017(subject to change and rearrangement)Sunday, April 23 Thursday, April 27Victoria – Toronto – Madrid Madrid – SegoviaDepart Victoria this morning for Toronto. This morning we depart Madrid to the ValleyOvernight flight from Toronto to Madrid. of the Fallen and El Escorial, a 16th century palace and monastery built by Felipe II.Monday, April 24 Continue to Segovia for two nights. DinnerMadrid this evening at La Postal, located just outsideWe arrive in Madrid this morning and transfer to of Segovia with panoramic views of the city.our hotel for a three-night stay. Remainder of (B/D)day free until our welcome dinner this evening.(D) Friday, April 28 SegoviaTuesday, April 25 Morning tour of Segovia including visitsMadrid to the Roman Aqueduct, the Cathedral inGuided city tour this morning including the Plaza Mayor, and the Alcázar, fortressthe Royal Palace and entrance to the Prado. and home to various Spanish monarchs.Remainder of the day at leisure. (B) Afternoon visit to la Granja Palace, summer residence of the Bourbon Kings. (B)Wednesday, April 26Madrid – Toledo – Madrid Saturday, April 29Today we have a day tour to Toledo, Segovia - Ávila – Salamancaincluding entrance to the Catedral Primada Depart Segovia for Salamanca, home ofand El Greco Museum. (B) Spain’s oldest university. En route, we stopCOST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.4

in Ávila for a guided tour including entrance lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to Portoto the walls and to the Cathedral. Upon where we’ll stay for two nights. Rest of thearrival in Salamanca we will have a walking day is free for you to wander. (B/L)tour of the old part of the city, including theUniversity and the Cathedral. Overnight in Wednesday, May 3Salamanca. (B) Porto Full-day guided tour today including theSunday, April 30 historical centre of the city, port tasting andSalamanca – Santiago de Compostela lunch, followed by a cruise on the DouroWe depart this morning for Santiago de River. (B/L)Compostela, stopping en route in Ribadaviafor lunch, arriving in late afternoon. Two Thursday, May 4nights in Santiago de Compostela. (B/L) Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra We depart Porto this morning, stoppingMonday, May 1 in Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal,” with itsSantiago de Compostela architectural masterpieces of Art NouveauGuided city tour today including entrance to and colourful local boats. Upon arrivalthe Cathedral of St. James. Rest of day at leisure in Coimbra we check into our hotel forto explore the UNESCO-listed old town on your overnight. This afternoon we have a walkingown. (B) tour of Coimbra, including the University, one of the oldest in Europe, with a guidedTuesday, May 2 tour of the library and a visit to the OldSantiago de Compostela – Viano do Costelo – Cathedral. (B)PortoWe leave this morning on our way to Porto,stopping en route in Viano do Castelo towalk through the historical centre and enjoy Meals included: B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner 5

Friday, May 5 used as a symbol of Lisbon. After lunch onCoimbra – Tomar – Fátima – Lisbon our own, we’ll drive to the suburb of Sintra onWe depart Coimbra this morning for Lisbon, the Atlantic coast, a UNESCO World Heritagestopping en route in Tomar and Fátima. In Site, where we’ll visit the Castle of the Moors.Tomar we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Return to Lisbon in late afternoon. (B)site of the Convent of Christ, originally builtas a Templar stronghold in the 12th century. Monday, May 8In Fátima, one of the most important Lisbon – SevilleCatholic pilgrimage sites, we will visit the This morning we depart for Seville, takingBasílica di Fátima. We arrive in Lisbon in the the route heading south and stopping inearly afternoon and check into our hotel for Albufeira for lunch. We continue to Sevillethe next three nights. Rest of the day is free. and check into our hotel for a 3-night stay.(B) Rest of day at leisure. (B/L)Saturday, May 6 Tuesday, May 9Lisbon SevilleThis morning we’ll take a walking tour through Today we have a half-day city tour includingLisbon’s colourful downtown neighbourhoods, entrance to the Cathedral and Giralda. Restincluding a panoramic view of the city from of day at leisure until this evening, when weSão Jorge Castle. Rest of day free until our are treated to dinner and a flamenco showdinner and fado performance at Parreirinha de (tablao). (B/D)Alfama this evening. (B/D) Wednesday, May 10Sunday, May 7 Seville – Jerez – SevilleLisbon – Sintra - Lisbon This morning we have an excursion to Jerez,Our first stop today is a visit to Belém, a where we have a tour of the world famouswaterfront neighbourhood that was the heart Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Artof Portuguese exploration in the 15th and followed by lunch. In the afternoon we enjoy16th centuries; its fortified lighthouse is often sherry tasting at a famous bodega. We returnCOST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.6

to Seville and the rest of the day is at yourleisure. (B/L)Thursday, May 11Seville – GranadaBefore departing Seville, we havea guided tour of the Alcázar, a royalpalace of Moorish origin renowned asone of the most beautiful in Spain. Wearrive in Granada in the early afternoon; restof the day at leisure. Two nights in Granada.(B)Friday, May 12GranadaCity tour today including Alhambra andGeneralife Gardens. Farewell dinner withwine this evening. (B/D)Saturday, May 13Granada – MadridToday, we depart Granada by coach onour way back to Madrid, stopping en routein Aranjas for lunch. Remainder of day atleisure. (B/L)Sunday, May 14Madrid – Frankfurt – Vancouver – VictoriaAfter breakfast we transfer to Barajas Airportto begin our return trip home. Arrive back inVictoria in the late evening. (B) Meals included: B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner 7

Cost: Academic Resource Total tour cost $8,190 Early bird cost* $7,990 Rosa Stewart is a Single supplement $1,540 Senior Instructor in the Department of HispanicCourse Code: ASTS090 DEPST N01 and Italian Studies at the University ofRegistration and Payment Victoria. She holds a BA in Spanish from OhioTo ensure a place on this tour a deposit of Wesleyan University$500 is required with the registration form by and a Master’s degreeJan. 6, 2017 (provided space is still available); in Spanish Literature and Language from thethere is a $200 withdrawal fee prior to the University of Michigan.final payment date. The balance of payment isdue on Jan. 27, 2017. Ms. Stewart has studied and taught in Spain and travelled extensively in Spain, Portugal*Early Bird Registration: Pay your deposit and Mexico. She was the academic resourceby Nov. 25, 2016 and receive a $200 reduction person for the Continuing Studies’Travelon your balance of payment. Study tours, Spain, Portugal and Morocco in 1992, South American Adventure in 1995,Pre-Tour Sessions Central and Southern Spain in 2012, Northern Spain in 2015 and the instructor for our StudyYour six pre-tour classroom sessions will Spanish Abroad program in 1997.be held on Tuesdays, March 7 to April 18(no class March 28) from 7 to 9 pm. Please Tour Activity Level: Moderatenote: should you be unable to attend anyor all of the pre-tour sessions, we will do Participants should be in good health and beour best to send you information discussed able to endure some longer touring days. Theand distributed at these classes in a timely itinerary includes walking tours, sometimesmanner. It is not possible to offer a reduction on uneven terrain and/or cobblestones, andof the tour cost for missed classes. stairs.COST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.8

Edinburgh to LondonMay 15 to 28, 2017On this 14-day leisurely-paced tour we walls as you wish. You may also want towill have extended visits to Edinburgh visit York Minster, the stunning Gothicand London with a 2-night stop in York in Cathedral and second in importance only tobetween. During our five days in the capital Canterbury. And rail enthusiast or not, theof Scotland, we will explore the historical National Railway Museum is definitely worthsites and magnificent architecture of this seeing.vibrant, yet compact, city; as well, we willtake excursions to outlying areas, including On our way to London we will stop at thethe Scottish Borders, Loch Lomond and picturesque market town of Stamford forSt. Andrew’s. We plan to see a theatre lunch and an opportunity to stroll throughperformance while we’re here and there will its streets of beautiful buildings and uniquebe time for you to visit other attractions on shops. Once in London we will have fiveyour own. days in which we will attend two theatre performances and one symphony concert,Our next stop, York, is a beautiful medieval take a day trip to Bath and a morning visit tocity that is very easy to negotiate on foot. Cambridge. There will be ample time for youWalking the City Walls is a must and you can to sightsee on your own as well.walk as much or as little of these Roman 9

ITINERARY Date: May 15 to 28, 2017 (subject to change and rearrangement)Monday, May 15 Friday, May 19Victoria – Frankfurt EdinburghDepart Victoria this morning for Calgary, Today is a free day for you to explorewhere we connect to our overnight flight to Edinburgh as you please. You might wish toFrankfurt. visit Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood House or The Royal Yacht Brittania. Tonight we attend aTuesday, May 16 theatre production. (B)Frankfurt – EdinburghAfter our arrival in Frankfurt this morning, Saturday, May 20we transfer to our flight to Edinburgh. Upon Edinburgharrival, we transfer by coach to our hotel. Rest After breakfast we take a guided tour to St.of the day at leisure. Andrew’s, including the ruins of St. Andrew’s Castle and St. Andrew’s Cathedral, as well asWednesday, May 17 the East Neuk fishing villages of the KingdomEdinburgh of Fife. We will also visit Rosslyn Chapel on ourThis morning we have a guided orientation way back to Edinburgh. (B)tour of Edinburgh. Afternoon at leisure.Welcome dinner this evening. (B/D) Sunday, May 21 Edinburgh – YorkThursday, May 18 We depart for York this morning, stoppingEdinburgh en route at Melrose Abbey in the ScottishOur guided tour today includes the medieval borders area, then on to Durham to visit thestronghold of Stirling Castle, the beautiful cathedral and to have lunch on your own. Weforest-covered hills of the Trossachs and Loch arrive in York late this afternoon and checkLomond. Return to Edinburgh in the late into our hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)afternoon. (B)COST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.10

Monday, May 22 a guided walking tour. Return to London afterYork lunch. Tonight we attend our first theatreRobert will lead a morning walking tour, production. (B)including the Minster, the Walls, the Shamblesand more. The afternoon is free for you to Friday, May 26explore this charming city on your own. (B) London–Bath–London We have a full day tour to Bath, including aTuesday, May 23 guided walking tour with entrance to theYork – London Abbey, Roman Baths and Pump Rooms.We depart York for London this morning, There will also be time for you to enjoy lunchstopping in Stamford, “the finest stone town on your own. We return to London late thisin England” (according to Sir Walter Scott!), afternoon. (B)to browse this lovely town, with time forlunch on your own. We arrive in London by 4 Saturday, May 27pm and check into our hotel, situated close Londonto the West End. This evening we attend Today is yours to visit sites in London thata performance of the London Symphony appeal to you. This evening we will attend ourOrchestra at the Barbican Centre. (B) final theatre production. (B)Wednesday, May 24 Sunday, May 28London London – VictoriaToday we have a guided tour of the main In the morning a coach takes us to Heathrowsights in London. The rest of the day is at for our return flight to Victoria, via Vancouverleisure until a group dinner this evening (B,D) (B)Thursday, May 25London–Cambridge–LondonThis morning we take a coach tour to theuniversity city of Cambridge, where we’ll have Meals included: B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner 11

Cost: Academic Resource Total tour cost $7,539 Early bird cost* $7,339 Robert Holliston is Single supplement $1,530 an accompanist and chamber player, whoCourse Code: ASTS091 DEPST N01 studied at the Victoria Conservatory of MusicRegistration and Payment under Robin and Winnifred Scott WoodTo ensure a place on this tour a deposit of and at UBC under Robert$500 is required with the registration form by Rogers. He has performed throughout CanadaJan. 22, 2016 (provided space is still available); and the US, England, and New Zealandthere is a $200 withdrawal fee prior to the and recorded CDs with many other artists.final payment date. The balance of payment is Robert is currently Head of Piano at thedue on Feb. 10, 2017. Victoria Conservatory of Music and Curator, Public Engagement, Pacific Opera Victoria.*Early Bird Registration: Pay your deposit A popular and entertaining public speaker,by Nov. 25, 2016 and receive a $200 reduction Robert has given pre-performance Lobbyon your balance of payment. Lectures for Pacific Opera Victoria since 1993. Additionally, he has led three tours to NewPre-Tour Sessions York City, five tours to the Santa Fe Opera and one to Newfoundland in 2016 for ContinuingYour four pre-tour classroom sessions will be Studies’Travel Study program. He has alsoheld on Wednesdays, April 19 to May 10 from taught many music courses in our community7 to 9 pm. Please note: should you be unable education program.to attend any or all of the pre-tour sessions,we will do our best to send you information Tour Activity Level: Mild todiscussed and distributed at these classes in Averagea timely manner. It is not possible to offer areduction of the tour cost for missed classes. Participants should be in good health and be able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestones.COST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.12

Art History of our Northwest CoastJuly 29 to Aug. 10, 2017Leave the big cities behind and join this ancestral home of the Tsimshian people, weexciting 13-day exploration of Northwest Coast travel inland by coach along the Skeena Riverart and culture and the life and works of Emily to the home of the Gitxan. We will also visitCarr. Tracing Carr’s 1912 and 1928 journeys to the new Kitselas Cultural Centre and the newvibrant communities of contemporary carvers Nisga’a Museum in the Nass Valley.and ancient village sites, we experience therich history and warm hospitality of various We then return to Prince Rupert and transfer byFirst Nations communities. ferry to Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), to visit some remote Haida villages, as wellBeginning with a visit to Campbell River and as carving studios and museums, includingCape Mudge on Quadra Island, we continue the new Cultural Centres in Qay’llnagaayto Alert Bay on Cormorant Island to witness (Skidegate) and Masset. We also have time tothe legacy of internationally renowned relax and marvel at the pristine natural beautyKwakwaka’wakw carvers Willie Seaweed and of Haida Gwaii, with its diversity of flora andMungo Martin and visit the U’Mista Cultural fauna and miles of unbroken pristine beaches.Centre, with its impressive collection of masks,baskets, coppers, and canoes. From Haida Gwaii we fly home by way of Vancouver.After we cruise the splendid inside passagefrom Port Hardy to Prince Rupert and the 13

It is wonderful to feel the grandness ofCanada in the raw, not because she isCanada but because she’s somethingsublime that you were born into, somegreat rugged power that you are a part of. - Emily Carr14

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ITINERARYDate: July 29 to Aug. 10, 2017(subject to change and rearrangement)Saturday, July 29 Monday, July 31Victoria–Campbell River–Quadra Island– Port Hardy–Prince RupertCampbell River Today we are up early to catch the 7:30 am ferryWe depart Victoria by coach this morning that will take us through the beautiful Insidefor Campbell River. Upon arrival we visit the Passage to Prince Rupert. A buffet breakfast willCampbell River Museum, then travel by ferry be served on board the ship. Overnight in Princeto Cape Mudge (Quadra Island) to visit the Rupert. (B)Nuyubalees Cultural Centre, including a salmonbarbecue lunch. Return to Campbell River for Tuesday, Aug. 1overnight. (L) Prince Rupert–Kitwanga–Kispiox–Hazelton After breakfast we drive to Hazelton, visiting theSunday, July 30 Gitxsan villages of Kitwanga and Kispiox to viewCampbell River–Port McNeill–Alert Bay–Port poles en route. Overnight in Hazelton. (B)HardyThis morning we drive to Port McNeill and Wednesday, Aug. 2transfer by ferry to Alert Bay, where we have a Hazelton–‘Ksan Village–Gitanyow–Terracevisit and guided tour of U’Mista Cultural Centre. This morning we transfer by coach to villagesAfter touring the island with a First Nations around Hazelton with a First Nations guide,guide, we catch the ferry back to Port McNeill, then to the‘Ksan Historical Village and Culturaland then continue by coach to Port Hardy for Interpretive Centre for a welcome and tour.overnight. (B) Depart in the afternoon for Gitanyow en route to Terrace, where we spend two nights. (B)COST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.16

Thursday, Aug. 3 evening we enjoy an aboriginal Haida meal andTerrace–Laxgalts’ap–Terrace dance performance with Christian White. (B)Today we head north to visit the new Nisga’aMuseum at Laxgalts’ap in the Nass Valley. (B) Tuesday, Aug. 8 Masset–Queen Charlotte CityFriday, Aug. 4 Free time this morning to walk along theTerrace–Prince Rupert unbroken, pristine beaches of Naikoon ProvincialLate morning departure, returning to Prince Park. In the afternoon we make our way back toRupert. This afternoon we visit the Museum of Queen Charlotte City. This evening we have aNorthern BC. (B) group dinner in Skidegate. (B,D)Saturday, Aug. 5 Wednesday, Aug. 9Prince Rupert–Skidegate–Queen Charlotte City Queen Charlotte City–Skedans–SandspitToday we catch the 10am ferry to Skidegate, This morning we catch the ferry to Alliford BayHaida Gwaii, arriving at 5pm. Transfer to Queen and drive to Moresby Camp. Here we travelCharlotte City, where we stay for two nights. (B) by zodiacs to the abandoned Haida village of Skedans to experience and study the designsSunday, Aug. 6 and construction of the old totem poles andQueen Charlotte City–Skidegate–Queen other artifacts. If weather is good, we willCharlotte City attempt to go to Tanu for a brief visit. ReturnToday we visit Haida Gwaii Museum and Haida to Moresby Camp and then to Sandspit forHeritage Centre and carving sheds to view Haida overnight. (B,L)art, including works by Bill Reid. We then visitstudios and galleries in Skidegate. (B) Thursday, Aug. 10 Sandspit–Vancouver–VictoriaMonday, Aug. 7 Transfer to Sandspit Airport this morning for ourQueen Charlotte City–Masset flight to Victoria, via Vancouver. (B)Depart for Masset this morning, stopping enroute In Tlell. Upon arrival, we will visit studios ofthree artists: Reg Davidson; Donny Edenshaw;and Christian White. Overnight in Masset. This Meals included: B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner 17

Cost: From its inception in 1977 through 1988 Kerry Total tour cost $5,695 was the Curator of the Emily Carr Gallery in Early bird cost* $5,545 Victoria for the Province of British Columbia, Single supplement $ 995 including 27 different exhibitions of Emily Carr’s life and art. She produced several articles andCourse Code: ASTS060 DEPST N04 a book for Oxford University Press: Sunlight in the Shadows: the landscape of Emily Carr.Registration and Payment Kerry has curated and co-curated many exhibitions, including the Royal B.C. Museum’sTo ensure a place on this tour a deposit of major Emily Carr exhibition in 2001-2002, Emily$500 is required with the registration form Carr: artist, author, genius, and more recently,by March 31, 2017 (provided space is still Emily Carr on the Edge for the Art Gallery ofavailable); there is a $200 withdrawal fee prior Greater Victoria. She served as president of theto the final payment date. The balance of Community Arts Council in Victoria and as apayment is due on April 21, 2017. director on the Community Arts Council for a decade. As well, Kerry has lectured and curated*Early Bird Registration: Pay your deposit exhibitions in Mexico and the United States.by Nov. 25, 2016 and receive a $150 reductionon your balance of payment. Kerry has led three previous tours to Northern BC and one to Georgia O’Keeffe’s New MexicoPre-Tour Sessions for Continuing Studies.Your five pre-tour classroom sessions will be Tour Activity Level: Moderate Plusheld on Wednesdays, June 28 to July 26 from7 to 9 pm. Please note: should you be unable Participants should be in very good health, beto attend any or all of the pre-tour sessions, able to endure some long touring days andwe will do our best to send you information longer walks on uneven terrain. You shoulddiscussed and distributed at these classes in be able to climb stairs and get in and out ofa timely manner. It is not possible to offer a zodiac boats.reduction of the tour cost for missed classes.Academic Resource Kerry Mason is an art historian and author who lectures at the Uni- versity of Victoria in the Department of History in Art and for the Division of Continuing Studies. Her courses focus onvarious topics of Canadian and B.C. Art Historywith a particular emphasis on Emily Carr andNorthwest Coast Art.COST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.18

Photo: Richard BainShaw and Stratford TheatreFestivalsSept. 18 to 28, 2017The Stratford Festival, founded in 1952, Festival is a contemporary theatre thatbegan staging productions in 1953. Its features a diverse mix of plays from the pastprimary mandate is to present productions and present.of William Shakespeare’s plays, but it alsoproduces a wide variety of theatre from This tour concentrates specifically on playsGreek tragedy to contemporary works. It performed in the theatre, including four atis one of the prominent arts festivals in the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-LakeCanada, attracting many of the finest actors and four at the Stratford Festival. We flyfrom Canada, the United States and Great direct from Victoria to Toronto and transferBritain. by coach to Stratford, where we stay for five nights. We then continue by coach toIn 1962, Ontario lawyer and playwright Brian Niagara-on-the-Lake for another 5-nightDoherty staged a “Salute to Shaw”, with its stay.mandate to promote the works of GeorgeBernard Shaw and his contemporaries. Since There will be plenty of time on this leisurelythen the Shaw Festival has grown to become tour for strolling and shopping in thea major Canadian cultural symbol. The Shaw charming little town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and for walks by the river in Stratford. 19

••••••••••••• What’s the first thing you’ll say when you get there?•••••••••••••••••••• •••••Maybe a language course Our portfolio of world language courses iswill help! constantly evolving. We usually offer three sessions of courses per academic year, thus, in many cases, you can take up to three successive levels between September and June. If you are interested in one of the courses where more than one level is offered and are not sure about your level, please leave your name and telephone number with the Language Programs office (250-721-8630) and an instructor will call you to assess your level of proficiency. Here are some of the languages we’re been offering this fall: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish A new range of language courses will be available in the Spring 2017 Calendar (available December 2016). continuingstudies.uvic.ca/languages20

ITINERARYDate: Sept. 18 to 28, 2017(subject to change and rearrangement)Monday, Sept. 18 Friday, Sept. 22Victoria–Toronto–Stratford StratfordThis morning we catch our direct flight At leisure until our last performance.from Victoria to Toronto. Upon arrival we aremet and transferred by coach to the Arden Saturday, Sept. 23Park Hotel in Stratford for a five night stay. Stratford – Niagara-on-the-Lake Today we leave Stratford by coach andTuesday, Sept. 19 travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake, where weStratford stay five nights at the Prince of Wales Hotel.At leisure in Stratford. This evening we Remainder of the day is free. (B)see our first performance by the StratfordFestival company. (B) Sunday, Sept. 24 Niagara-on-the-LakeWednesday, Sept. 20 At leisure in Niagara-on-the-Lake; in theStratford evening our first performance by the ShawAnother free day for you to take in the Festival company. (B)sights around Stratford before our secondperformance in the evening. (B) Monday, Sept. 25 Niagara-on-the-LakeThursday, Sept. 21 We attend either a matinee or eveningStratford performance. The remainder of the day is atToday we see a matinee performance and this your leisure. (B)evening we have a group dinner. (B, D) Meals included: B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner 21

Tuesday, Sept. 26 Registration and PaymentNiagara-on-the-LakeToday we enjoy both a matinee and an To ensure a place on this tour a deposit ofevening performance. (B) $500 is required with the registration form by May 12, 2017 (provided space is still available);Wednesday, Sept. 27 there is a $200 withdrawal fee prior to theNiagara-on-the-Lake final payment date. The balance of payment isToday we have our final performance at the due on June 2, 2017.Shaw Festival. (B) *Early Bird Registration: Pay your depositThursday, Sept. 28 by Nov. 25, 2016 and receive a $150 reductionNiagara-on-the-Lake – Toronto – Victoria on your balance of payment.We check out of our hotel this morning.After lunch we leave Niagara-on-the-Lake Pre-Tour Sessionsfor Toronto Airport to catch our direct flightto Victoria. (B) Your five pre-tour classroom sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Aug. 16 to Sept. 13 from 7 to 9 pm. Please note: should you be unable to attend any or all of the pre-tour sessions, Cost: we will do our best to send you information Total tour cost $5,430 discussed and distributed at these classes in Early bird cost* $5,280 a timely manner. It is not possible to offer a Single supplement: $1,340 reduction of the tour cost for missed classes.Course Code: ASTS073 DEPST N04COST INCLUDES: Return airfare and land transportation; accommodation; many meals, as indicatedin tour itinerary; admissions and excursions; baggage handling at hotels, where available.22

Academic Resource General Information Michael Booth, Tour costs include: pre-tour classroom Michael Booth, Professor sessions; academic resource; return airfare; Emeritus, was Chair of the accommodation; meals as indicated in Department of Theatre at itinerary (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); the University of Victoria domestic flights, where applicable; air- from 1984 to 1995. Before conditioned, comfortable land transportation; that he spent eight years all admissions and tours as specified in the as founding Chairman itinerary; baggage handling where available;of the Department of Theatre Studies at the gratuities to guides and bus driver(s)University of Warwick in England, and haswide and varied experience of the British Excluded: passport fees; luggage,theatre. He was educated at Victoria College, cancellation, medical and personalthe University of British Columbia, and the insurance; meals except those listed in theUniversity of London, where he received his itinerary; departure taxes, if applicable;PhD in 1958. wines, liquors and other beverages; laundry and personal servicesDr. Booth has led ten theatre tours to Britain,three previous tours to the Shaw and Stratford Cancellation GuidelinesTheatre Festivals and one to the Oregon A cancellation fee of $200 per person willShakespeare Festival for Continuing Studies’ apply up to final payment date.Travel Study Program If a person withdraws from the programTour Activity Level: Mild after the final payment date, the amount of refund will depend on the amountThis tour has a very leisurely pace, but recoverable from the tour operator(s).participants should be in good health andable to climb some stairs, get on and off a Insurancemotor coach and walk short distances. Purchase of accident, health, luggage and cancellation insurance is mandatory. Information will be mailed to you prior to the final payment date. Liability and Responsibility The University of Victoria and its travel agents will exercise all reasonable care in making arrangements for conducting the tour. They are, however, acting only in the capacity of agents and do not assume liability for any damage to persons or property resulting from or arising out of any act or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or persons rendering any of the services included Meals included: B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner 23

in the tour or for any damage caused by other of the University it shall not be satisfactory, the \"factors beyond their control. University has an absolute right to decline to accept or retain as a member of the tour anyThe passage contract in use by the airlines person.concerned when issued shall constitute thesole contract between the airlines and the Please note: The University of Victoria requirespassengers. The University of Victoria shall have every tour participant to sign a waiver prior tono obligation to the participants in respect of departure.such airline travel. The Division of Continuing Studies reservesIf an academic resource person becomes the right to cancel/reschedule coursesunavailable to fulfill his or her obligations to or other offerings without notice, and toteach orientation sessions or accompany the establish special regu­lations for admission toparticipants on tour as a result of circumstances non-degree programs or courses. If a coursebeyond the control of the University of Victoria, or offering is cancelled/rescheduled, thethe University has the right to replace that liability of the Division of Continuing Studiesperson with another who, in the opinion of the is limited to a refund of the course fee, or, ifUniversity, has suitable credentials to undertake desired, transfer to another offering.those responsibilities. For further information contact:All prices are based on current internationalexchange rates and airfare prices as of August Janet McDonald26, 2016 and are subject to change to reflect University of Victoriaany changes in currency rates, airfares, or land Division of Continuing Studiescosts. There are possibilities of decreases or PO Box 1700 STN CSCincreases, and any changes will be reflected Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2on the final payment and passed on to the T 250-721-8827participant. All fees are based on double [email protected]. Travel arrangements provided by:In the event that it becomes necessary oradvisable to alter the itinerary or arrangements Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd.for any reason whatsoever, such alterations 101-315 West 1st Streetmay be made. Additional expenses, if any, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1B5shall be borne by the participants; conversely, T 604-983-2470refunds will be made to tour participants if any ettravel.comsavings are affected thereby.Participants will be required to follow an activetravel itinerary and should be aware that theymay be required to provide adequate proofthat their current medical condition is sufficientto meet the planned itinerary. In the eventthat a participant fails to deliver such proof or,upon delivery of such proof, if in the discretion24

\" Registration Form: Travel Tours 2017 Please read the general Information section of this brochure before submitting the form. Tour Title ______________________________________________________________ Course Code_____________________________ Deposit: $500 Enclosed: $_________ First Name/Initials_______________________________________________________ Last Name ____________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ City Province Postal Code Phone _______________________________________________________________ Preferred Message Email Address __________________________________________________________ I have read the tour description and booking conditions and accept these. ____________________________________________________________________ Signature Date I prefer to share accommodation, but understand that I may be required to pay the single supplement if a suitable roommate cannot be found. I prefer single accommodation. Payment in the amount of $500 must accompany your registration. Please provide credit card information below or make cheque payable to the University of Victoria and send to: Division of Continuing Studies University of Victoria PO Box 1700 STN CSC Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 Credit Card Information:    Visa    MasterCard     American Express Card No.________________________________________ Expiry Date ____________ Name shown on card_____________________________________________________ CVD# _______________ Credit Verification Digits: the three-/four-number security code on your card Signature______________________________________________________________________ You may also register by phoning 250-472-4747 or by faxing this registration form to 250-721-8774 (credit card payments only). Early Bird Registration: Pay your deposit by Nov. 25, 2016 and receive up to $200 reduction on your balance of payment—see individual tour costs. 25

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For further informationJanet McDonaldDivision of Continuing StudiesUniversity of VictoriaPO Box 1700 STN CSCVictoria, BC V8W 2Y2T [email protected]/travel 0916 | 900