(4 Days)

Victoria is easy and FUN to get to, but feels a world away. The ferry cruise alone is worth the trip (watch for Orca whales that live here year-round). The 5-star Hotel Grand Pacific will treat you like royalty. This hotel overlooks the inner harbour, and is located across the street from the ferry terminal and the beautiful Parliament Building. Nearby is also the historic Empress Hotel, and the always interesting Provincial Museum that even has IMAX Theater. An unforgettable place where many people love to return to time-after-time.

Day 1 - Portland to Victoria

8:00am Board a deluxe motor coach and travel to Port Angeles.

1:45pm Board the ferry for a beautiful cruise to charming Victoria. Perform informally on the ferry. Enter Canada where U.S. citizens must show a valid passport. Any students 18 years of age and younger must also have a notarized signed letter from both parents authorizing travel into Canada.

Afternoon Check in to the luxurious Hotel Grand Pacific with stunning views of Victoria’s Inner harbor. Relax in the indoor pool, jacuzzi or sauna, or workout in the fully-equipped training facility.

Day 2 - In Victoria

Morning at leisure. Your bus is always available.

12:30pm Perform for guests enjoying High Tea at the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Afternoon Admission is included to the Royal B.C. Museum located just steps from the Hotel Grand Pacific.

Day 3 - In Victoria

11:00am Tour the B.C. Legislature with emphasis on Comparative Government, Parliamentary Tradition, Local History and Architecture. Please note that this is a working building, and students should expect to conduct themselves with normal standards of courtesy.

12:00-1:00pm Perform inside the Parliament Building in the Rotunda, or outdoors on the steps.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006: To Seattle & Home

10:30am Perform informally on the Black Ball ferry today cruising to Port Angeles.

Noon Arrive Port Angeles and head for Seattle’s Experience Music Project (EMP).

3:00-5:00pm EMP’s 140,000 square foot building includes interactive exhibits, unique artifacts and space for live performances--- all created to celebrate the past, present and future of music. Whether you prefer Blues, jazz, hip-hop, funk, punk, country, or rock ‘n’ roll, you’ll find something here that strikes a chord. There are many interactive exhibits including “Songcraft”. Songcraft explores the key aspects of songwriting-- melody, rhythm, tempo, lyrics and instrumentation, harmony and production; illustrating how successful songwriters create the tunes that move us.

9:00pm Approximate arrival time back in the Portland area.

*Price Per Person: Quad $353 Triple $383 Double $449 Single $644

Tour Price includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation including driver’s accommodations and tips, three nights accommodations, admissions as outlined including EMP, Craigdarroch Castle and the Royal BC Museum, two ferry cruises, taxes and tips on included items.

* Subject to availability, and number of people traveling.

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