703 Memorial Avenue
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7
(250) 752-0420
QBSeniors@shawbiz.ca
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TRAVEL TALK
All of the following tours with Sign Up Sheets are posted on our Travel Board at the Seniors Centre.
BUTCHART GARDENS & WHITE CHRISTMAS
December 4-6, 2025
(tour shared with Comox/Courtenay/Parksville)
$899.00 – Double; $1,099.00 – Single
BOOK BY OCTOBER 31
Includes:
- Transportation
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
- Butchart Gardens Buffet Dinner
- 2 Nights at Chateau Victoria
- 2 Buffet Breakfasts at Chateau Victoria
- Dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Royal & McPherson Theatre Full payment at time of booking. Name changes are permitted. Payment by: Cheque payable to: SQUARE 1 TRAVEL or
Credit Card – call travel agent directly – (250) 334-0355
For those who were unable to book our Victoria trip planned for December 4-6, Square 1 Travel have booked another one. DECEMBER 16-18, 2025
BUTCHART GARDENS AT CHRISTMAS
(Book by November 7, 2025)
Double accommodation - $989.00 per person
Single accommodation - $1,199.00 per person
(Trip shared with Courtenay/Comox guests)
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Price includes: Transportation to and from Victoria, Buffet Dinner at the Blue Poppy Restaurant, Butchart Gardens, 2 nights accommodation (Chateau Victoria Hotel), Breakfast each morning at the hotel, Christmas Tea (Fairmont Empress Hotel), Yuletide Evening Christmas Market – Bilston Farm Market, Cider Tasting/Charcuterie Board (Merridale Cidery & Distillery), Christmas Train, (BC Forest Discovery Centre).
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Terms & Conditions: Full payment at the time of booking, 100% non-refundable. Name changes are permitted, if you find someone to take your place or there is a Waitlist for this trip.
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Payment can be made by cheque payable to Square 1 Travel OR by calling Square 1 Travel, Courtenay (250) 334-0355 if you wish to use your credit card.
HAIDA GWAII (an Exclusive Departure)
July 28 – August 6, 2026
Tour operated by West World Tours
Double: $5,299.00; Single: $5,999.00
Booking Deadline: January 15, 2026
TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL TRAVEL AGENT DIRECTLY @ (250) 334-0355 TO BOOK AS THERE ARE ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRIP – 18 DOUBLES & 2 SINGLES AND THESE 20 SPOTS WILL BE SHARED WITH COMOX VALLEY GUESTS
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Deposit of $350.00 per person required – at time of booking. Deposits are refundable up to 61 days prior to tour departure. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Cancellation penalties apply after this date.
Deposit payable by cheque to: SQUARE 1 TRAVEL – leave in Travel Box at the Centre OR by credit card by calling Square 1 Travel at (250) 334-0355
HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic Sailing on BC Ferries, Haida Heritage Centre, The Balanced Rock, Old Masset Naikoon Provincial Park, Jungle Beach, Agate Beach & North Beach, Golden Spruce Trail, Traditional Haida Feast, North Pacific Cannery, Crystal Cabin Gallery.Port Clement Museum.
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PRICE INCLUDES: 9 Nights accommodation, Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Baggage Handling (1 per person – maximum 50 lbs.), Return Ferry Transportation, Lounge Seating on Port Hardy – Prince Rupert and return ferry, Multi-night stays in Haida Gwaii
NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for Tour Director and Driver, Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary, Any personal expenses, Travel insurance, Pre or post tour accommodations
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