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CITY TRIPS
CITY TRIPS Here you will discover everything you need to know about planning a City trip for your students. Our City Programs welcome a diverse array of people from all walks of life. Students attend local workshops, listen to concert performances, experience outdoor urban adventures, and often have the opportunity to explore the city on their own! We visit theaters, parks, and museums while simultaneously engaging in authentic conversation and collaborative art and music-making!
1. BENEFITS OF A FOCUSED SCHOOL TRIP
By focusing on a specific area of focus, your trip will have a deeper meaning and outcome in
regards to your school trip goals.
a. EDUCATION
Experiential education is at the heart of all Evolve Tours Programs. Travelers focus on
community engagement, critical thinking, leadership and reflection as they apply
ideas learned on our trips to complex issues at home and in school.
b. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Evolve Tours Programs prepare travelers with 21st century skills to bring global
concepts into the local sphere. We focus on sustainability, local environments, social
justice and global competencies, all needed to create a better world.
c. EXPLORATION
Sustainable local and global change depends on the power of relationships
developed through adventure and exploration. Based on research and experience,
we have developed best practices to simultaneously facilitate collaborative
exploration and intercultural immersion on our Programs.
2. CUSTOM TRIPS
Every single one of our programs is customizable. Within City trips there are obviously many
areas of focus. Cities are a vast collection of different resources and amenities including
museums, cultural sites, restaurants, green spaces, and much more.
It would be tough for us to tell you the MUST go to destinations, there are just too many
amazing places in the world to visit. So many cultures and influences; therefore endless
choices available. Based on what many schools have done in the past the following locations
tend to be popular, cost effective and easy to get to in North America.
Ottawa ~ Montreal ~ Quebec City ~ Toronto ~ Niagara Falls New York City ~ Chicago ~ Los Angeles ~ Washington DC
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA
FUN FACTS Ottawa holds The Canadian Tulip Festival every year in May.
In winter, the Rideau Canal becomes the longest skating in the world. Ottawa is the seventh coldest capital in the world.
OTTAWA SLANG Hundo P | One hundred percent!
SPORTS TEAMS: Senators, Redblacks, Champions, Fury
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS Parliament Hill and Buildings
Peace Tower Notre Dame Basilica
Ottawa Locks Nepean Point
MUSEUMS Canadian War Museum
National Gallery of Canada Canadian Museum of Nature
Canada Aviation and Space Museum Canada Science and Technology Museum
GREEN SPACE Major’s Hill Park Hog’s Back Falls
Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway Lansdowne Park
Rideau Falls
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES Canadian Tire Centre National Arts Centre
TD Place Stadium
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES RentABike Ottawa Pirate Adventures
Ottawa City Rafting Ottawa Biplane Adventures
Jetski Ottawa
FUN AND GAMES Escape Manor
Bad Axe Throwing Archery Games
Rideau Carleton Raceway Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS University of Ottawa Carleton University Algonquin College
Saint Paul University La Cité Collégiale
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo
Splash Wave Pool Papanack Park Zoo
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
FUN FACTS Montreal is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Poutine is a famous food in Montreal consisting of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.
La Ronde, Montreal’s theme park features 10 rollercoasters and covers 146 acres on the eastern tip of St. Helen’s Island.
FRENCH PHRASE TO KNOW J’ai la langue à terre | I am extremely tired/very hungry
SPORTS TEAMS: Canadiens, Impact, Expos, Alouettes
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS Old Montreal
St Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal Rue St-Paul
Old Port of Montreal St Patrick’s Basilica
MUSEUMS
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Pointe-a-Calliere Museum
Biodome de Montreal Musée Redpath
Montreal Science Centre
GREEN SPACE Mount Royal Park
Montreal Botanical Gardens La Fontaine Park
Parc Jean-Drapeau Olympic Park
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES Bell Centre
Place des Arts - Maison Symphonique de Montreal
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Rafting Montreal & Jetboating
MTL Zipline Ma Bicyclette
Clock Tower Beach Ecorecreo
FUN AND GAMES Ezkapaz
DodgeBow
Voiles en Voiles Action 500
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
McGill University Université de Montréal
Concordia University HEC Montréal LaSalle College
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS La Ronde Amusement Park
Aqua Dome Zoo Ecomuseum
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC, CANADA
FUN FACTS The word “Kebec” is an Algonquin word meaning “where the river narrows”
Quebec City’s 400th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. It’s the oldest French speaking community in North America.
Quebec City has 149 days on average per year when the snow is at least one inch deep.
FRENCH PHRASE TO KNOW On se calme le pompom! | Calm down! Relax!
SPORTS TEAMS: Nordiques, Remparts, Capitales, Bulldogs
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS Old Quebec
Terrasse Dufferin La Promenade de Gouverneurs
Fortifications of Quebec Parliament Building
MUSEUMS La Citadelle de Québec Musee de la Civilisation
MNBAQ
Musee du Fort Three Crow Glass Studio
GREEN SPACE
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
Plains of Abraham Battlefield Park
Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES Le Centre Videotron
Baie de Beauport Theatre Capitole
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Echo Sports Rental Quebec Montgolfieres
Sentier des Greves Centre de Ski de Fond de Charlesburg
SM Sport
FUN AND GAMES Defi-Evasion
Arc Arena
Defi Laser iSaute Center de Trampoline
Délire Escalade
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Université Laval
TÉLUQ University Cégep Garneau
Institut National de la Recherche Scien-tifique
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS Aquarium du Quebec
Terrasse Dufferin Slides Village Vacances Valcartier
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA
FUN FACTS
In 1789 New York City became the first capital of the United States. This only lasted for 1 year. Manhattan comes from a Lenape word meaning “island of many hills”
More Chinese people live in New York City than any other city outside of China.
NYC SLANG Brick | To be very cold, borderline freezing
SPORTS TEAMS: Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, Mets, Jets, Nets, Islanders
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS Times Square
Rockefeller Center Empire State Building
Strawberry Fields Statue of Liberty
MUSEUMS
Metropolitan Museum of Art National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
American Museum of Natural History The Museum of Modern Art
Ellis Island
GREEN SPACE
Central Park The Highline Battery Park
Washington Square Park Conservatory Garden
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES
Broadway Radio City Music Hall
Madison Square Garden
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Bike the Big Apple Tribeca Sailing
The BEAST Speedboat Ride Sailaway NY
New York Helicopter
FUN AND GAMES
Escape the Room NYC The Rink at Rockefeller Center
National Geographic Encounter Chelsea Piers
Nintendo New York
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Columbia University New York University Fordham University
Juliard School Parsons School of Design
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS Central Park Zoo
Victorian Gardens
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA
FUN FACTS The term "Jazz" was coined in Chicago in 1914. The city's native musicians included band leader
Benny Goodman and drummer Gene Krupa. The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
CHICAGO SLANG
The Bean | A bean shaped piece of artwork in the center of the city
SPORTS TEAMS: Da Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks, White Sox, Fire
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS Millennium Park
Cloud Gate 360 Chicago Observation Deck
Chicago Cultural Center Navy Pier
MUSEUMS The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry The Field Museum Adler Planetarium
Richrad H Driehaus Museum
GREEN SPACE Garfield Park Conservatory
Lakefront Trail Maggie Daley Park
Lake Michigan Oak Street Beach
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES Wrigley Field
Huntington Bank Pavilion United Center
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Urban Kayaks Bike and Roll Divvy Bikes
Windy City Sailing Chicago Water Sport Rentals
FUN AND GAMES
The Escape Game Chicago Bad Axe Throwing
Second City Kings Bowling Alley
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
University of Chicago University of Illinois at Chicago
DePaul University Loyola University Chicago Chicago State University
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS
Lincoln Park Zoo Shedd Aquarium
Six Flags Great America
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA
FUN FACTS When LA was founded, the city’s full name was “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora Reina de los An-
geles sobre el Rio Porciuncula.” Beverly Hills started out as a modest lima bean ranch.
LA SLANG
Gnarly | Extremely good or extremely bad
SPORTS TEAMS: Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, Chargers, Clippers, Kings, Galaxy
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS Universal CityWalk Hollywood
Hollywood Sign Olvera Street
Hollywood Walk of Fame Korean Bell of Friendship
MUSEUMS La Brea Tar Pits Museum
The Getty Center Griffith Observatory
California Science Center Japanese American National Museum
GREEN SPACE
Venice Beach Griffith Park
Santa Monica Bay Lake Hollywood Park Topanga State Park
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES Walt Disney Concert Hall
Staples Center Dodger Stadium
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Bikes and Hikes LA
Aloha Brothers Surf Lessons Sunset Ranch Hollywood
Pacific Blue Air Kapowui
FUN AND GAMES 60out Escape Rooms TCL Chinese Theatres
iFLY Hollywood Fantastic Race
Venice Skatepark
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California California State University, Northridge
Loyola Marymount University American Career College
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Universal Studios Hollywood Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
WASHINGTON DC, USA
FUN FACTS The original phone number for the White House in 1878 was simply the number 1.
Georgetown is the oldest part of the city, dating back to 1751. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world with more than 162 million objects in
its collection.
DC SLANG Cised | To be very excited
SPORTS TEAMS: Redskins, Wizards, Capitals, Nationals, United
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS
Lincoln Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial
Library of Congress The National Mall
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
MUSEUMS United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian Institute National Museum of African American His-
tory and Culture National Gallery of Art
GREEN SPACE
Hillwood Museum and Gardens United States Botanic Garden
US National Arboretum Dumbarton Oaks
Tidal basin
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES
Capital one Arena JFK Center for the Performing Arts
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Bike and Roll DC Washington Photo Safari Boomerang Pirate Ship
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats C&O Canal Trail
FUN AND GAMES
Escape Room Live Bad Axe Throwing
Loews Uptown Theatre Scream City
Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Georgetown University
George Washington University Howard University
American University Catholic University of America
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS National Zoological Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
FUN FACTS The city of Toronto started off as York, the capital of Upper Canada in 1793.
The Toronto Zoo is the largest in Canada. It is home to over 16,000 animals with 491 species. Movie stars from Toronto include Jim Carrey, Mike Myers and Eugene Levy.
Babe Ruth made his first professional home run at Hanlan’s Point Stadium on Centre Island.
TORONTO SLANG The 6 | 'The Six' is a reference to the city of Toronto.
SPORTS TEAMS: Raptors, Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS CN Tower
St Lawrence Market Fort York National Historic Site
Casa Loma Nathan Phillips Square
MUSEUMS Royal Ontario Museum
The AGO Hockey Hall of Fame Aga Khan Museum
Ontario Science Centre
GREEN SPACE Scarborough Bluffs
Toronto Islands High Park
Lake Ontario Edwards Gardens
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES Rogers Centre
The Air Canada Centre Royal Conservatory of Music
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Edge Walk at the CN Tower Toronto Bicycle Tours
Tallship Cruises Pirate Life
Epic Sportfishing
FUN AND GAMES Playdium
Escape Casa Loma: Secret City Adventures Threshold Aviation Airliner Adventures
The Rec Room Battle Sports
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS University of Toronto
York University Ryerson University
Seneca College OCAD University
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Toronto Zoo Canada’s Wonderland
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA
FUN FACTS A monument dedicated to Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla sits on Goat Island.
The first tightrope walker to cross the Niagara Falls did so in 1859. The Niagara Falls are made up of 3 waterfalls, the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the
Horseshoe Falls.
CANADIAN SLANG Toque | A knit cap worn in the winter
SPORTS TEAMS: Canucks, Flyers, Thunder, Niagara United, Riverhawks
SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS
Skylon Tower Rainbow Bridge
Fort George Brock’s Monument National Historic Site
MUSEUMS Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum
Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks Niagara Daredevil Exhibit
Niagara Falls History Museum Butterfly Conservatory
GREEN SPACE Niagara Falls
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory Niagara Glen Nature Areas
Journey Behind the Falls Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
CONCERT & SPORTS VENUES
Kleinhans Music Hall Scotiabank Convention Centre
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hornblower Niagara Cruises
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours White Water Walk
Niagara Glen Nature Hikes Niagara Park Adventure Pass
FUN AND GAMES Adventure Rooms Canada
Wizard Golf Zombie Attack
Niagara Go-Karts
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Kingston College Niagara College
Niagara University Niagara Falls Public Library
ZOOS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS Marineland
Niagara SkyWheel Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
Nightmares Fear Factory
3. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
a. WHERE TO STAY Our trips are jam packed affairs, we really only use our accomodations to sleep for the night; the rest of the day we are out touring, exploring, and experiencing! Nevertheless, we you stay on your trip certainly is an important component as well. There are many considerations that go into where you should stay on your trip. For example:
If you are travelling by private coach bus, it oftentimes makes sense to stay on the out-skirts of the city. These hotels are more economical, helping to keep the price of the trip lower, and offer a space for your bus to park for the night
If you are travelling by public transportation during the trip, then you are better off stay-ing in the heart of the city, easily accessible to transit options. We work with a number of student friendly hostels and B&Bs that provide a quaint, comfortable, and central home away from home.
b. HOW TO GET AROUND
Evolve personally organizes your trip to match what makes sense for your group! For trips that include a number of differ-ent cities, or many activities on the out-skirts of the city, having a private coach bus usually makes most sense. Alterna-tively, if you are flying into one city and spending your whole trip there (i.e. New York City), it actually usually makes more sense to organize the trip around public transit - less sitting in traffic, more time experiencing the true city! No matter your destination or desires, we’ll create a program that matches your exact needs and desires.
c. WHO GUIDES THE TRIPS You will have an Evolve Tour Director with you for the duration of your trip. Our tour directors are artists and musicians and actors as well, so they bring their own energy and enthusiasm to all the great activities ahead! Evolve Tour Directors are leaders, youth workers, teachers, and travelers. Only the most qualified candidates pass through our rigorous interview process, and then all tour directors undergo thorough training to ensure the smoothest and most fun trip for your group! You will also likely be led by additional local guides at museums, activities, and tours as well.
4. HOW MANY TRAVELERS; WHAT IS THE COST?
This is totally variable - based on where you are travelling to, from where, how many travel-ers, time of year, activities in-cluded, etc. The best way for us to give you an idea of cost-ing is for us to discuss the right program for your group, and then put together a custom-ized proposal for you to re-view. Generally speaking, the more students you are able to
sign up, the more economical the trip will be per student. Our programs include essentially every component of the trip: travel, accommodation, all activities, even most meals (we can ad-just this as you desire). Teacher chaperones travel for free on all trips! 6. HOW DO I BEGIN? The first step is gaging interest amongst your students - is there desire within your school cul-ture to organize such a trip? The first trip is the hardest to get off the ground. Once the first one is done, you’ll have students begging you to organize the next one before you’ve even caught your breath from the first. Next you need to acquire administration approval, or whatever processes are required on your end. We are here to help provide documentation and resources to facilitate this process. Once the green light is given, it’s time to start promot-ing! Hanging flyers in the school, announcements over the P.A, newsletter write ups - whatever is available to you at your school. Organize a student-parent information night. We can provide you with a powerpoint presentation, and all steps to move forward getting students registered and signed up from here.
Evolve Tours
At Evolve Tours, we’ve been running student trips around the world since 2006 and have been perfecting the trip planning process ever since. After deciding you want your students to experience educational travel, there’s a lot involved in organizing a trip before hopping on that bus. There’s the logistics of accommodations, transportation, meals, activities and more - when planned properly they come together to ensure an incredible and memorable student trip. If you have any questions about any of the content in this guide, please email us at [email protected], or call us at 1.888.222.5066 (Toll Free) You can also check out sample itineraries of our trips online at www.evolvetours.com We’d be happy to work together to plan your student trip, or just talk travel! Happy Travels! Evolve Tours DISCLAIMER: The information found in this guide is for research purposes only. It does not constitute actual travel advice nor a contract between Evolve Tours and the reader of this material. It was written solely for the purpose of providing free, quality information for the public domain. These manuals are updated from time to time, however some information contained herein may become outdated. It is up to the reader of this material to do other research to verify its accuracy; or contract the services of Evolve Tours or another licensed travel provider who can provide the most up to date and accurate recommendations for travel. Thank you for reading the fine print. You get a gold star on your homework.
