ESL Adventure Tours on the Sunshine Coast BC: How to Get Here from Vancouver

            ESL ECO Adventure Tours on the Sunshine Coast 

Come see the beautiful Sunshine Coast, enjoy fresh air, gentle hiking in the spectacular forest, beachcombing, sightseeing. English practice while enjoying nature is joyful, relaxing and very therapeutic!



Here is a list of current tours and activities offered by ESL Eco Tours
The ferry crossing from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale (Gibsons) costs $15.65 return. You pay this at the ticket booth 15 minutes before sailing time. 

1) Overview of Gibsons, sightseeing, beachcombing and a walk in the rainforest, includes pick up and return to the ferry, all transportation, ESL practice, refreshments
$38.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

2) Cliff Gilker Park Trail, 1.5 hours - easy hike, creeks, rainforest, time to chat, take photos etc. Bring picnic lunch, transport from ferry to trail start and back to ferry included, quick sightseeing of town and refreshments at the round table.....
$38.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

3) Smuggler's Cove Hike: 2 hour hike, views of the ocean, bring picnic lunch for a relaxing time on the huge rock that juts out into the bay. Includes pick up and return to the ferry, all transportation, ESL practice, refreshments.
$38.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

4) Art Workshop: Tutorial on how to paint on silk. All materials provided, Evi is also a fiber artist and will teach several techniques used. You will create a small wall hanging as a souvenir, or gift. Workshop is from 11:00 am until 5 PM. Bring a lunch! Coffee and refreshments served.
$85.00 per person (does not include ferry fee)

5) Hike to Chapman Falls: This is a flat easy hike but takes 3 hours return. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the falls. Adventure includes transportation from ferry to trail start and return to ferry. 
$38.00 (does not include ferry fee)

Be at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal for all tours at 9:25, you must buy your tickets 15 minutes before the 9:40 sailing!! The ferry arrives in Gibsons at 10:30 where your adventure will begin!

Prepare for hiking: Bring a small knapsack, water bottle, good walking shoes (runners), a picnic lunch, sun hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, bug spray and layered clothing. The weather changes,  wear a light tank top, t-shirt,  fleece jacket and get a $1.25 raincoat at the Dollar Store or bring a light waterproof jacket.

The Sunshine Coast is only 1.5 hours away from downtown Vancouver. It is a beautiful area in a more rural setting with wonderful hikes, kayaking, cross country skiing, and mountain biking.

I am offering a series of guided tours, hikes, a visit to see the salmon spawning in the autumn, a Fiber Art Workshop and lots more. Keep watching this blog!

To Get to Gibsons From Downtown Vancouver:

Take the 257 Express Bus. It departs from Hamilton and Dunsmuir in front of VCC College (an 8 minute walk from OHC) and only stops about twice en route to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry. It's about a 45 minute trip from downtown Vancouver to the ferry terminal in Horseshoe Bay, North Vancouver.

When you get to the ferry terminal, be sure to ask for a ticket to Langdale at the ticket booth (it costs about $15.65 return).  There are several waiting rooms, make sure you are in the correct waiting room to board the ferry to Langdale. (Ask anyone!) You board the large ferry from the waiting room. It is a 40 minute scenic trip with a restaurant, viewing gallery outside, and gift shop inside.

Go down to the lowest car deck to get off the ferry. Many people will be waiting there and you walk off before the cars. I will meet you as you walk off. My cell phone number is  604 989 8640.

We will then get into my car and begin our adventure. If we have more people attending we will have extra transportation.

Please reserve ahead, email me at

eviblueth@gmail.com

or

604 886 8097 - cell 604 989 8640

You can pay ahead by mastercard,visa, paypal or cash.

I look forward to showing you our amazing rainforest and the "road less traveled".  It will be a great way to practice English while taking in the soothing
aspects of nature and mild exercise.




Cliff Gilker Park

Hike to Chapman Falls, This is a fairly flat easy 3 hour hike return, A Great Opportunity to Practice Your English

                               5)  Hike to Chapman Falls

This is a longer but easy hike with a beautiful waterfall to enjoy a picnic lunch at. It is a 35 minute drive from the ferry to the trailhead, bring good shoes and layered clothing.
The total return hike is 3 hours including lunch, chat time and photography.
It's a great way to get fresh air, exercise and enjoy Davis Bay where they have the best ice cream!
The schedule and directions for all hikes and day trips is on the "How to Get Here Page".

$38.00 per person (does not include the ferry)

The Quiet Beaches, Cafes and Rainforest in and Around GIBSONS, BC

1) Overview of the Little Seaside Town of Gibsons

The Beaches, Galleries, Cafes, Shops and Rainforest in Gibsons

This is an overview of the Gibsons area. It will include some beach time, swimming if possible, or visiting the quaint shops, galleries and cafes in town. We will explore Secret Beach, look for driftwood treasures, then go to Soames for a little "Forest Bathing" (weather permitting).  

This tour is an introduction to this area. It will include ferry pick up, return to ferry and can be a 3/4 day visit if students arrive early. (these activities can change order with "Forest Bathing" first!) The weather will influence the order we do things in.

Transportation back to the 4:45 ferry will be provided. 

Check directions on how to take the bus and ferry to Gibsons. I have included them on the "How to Get Here Page" in this blog.

$38.00 per person (does not include the ferry fee)

4) Silk Painting Workshop at Evi's Round Table

This workshop will teach the students how to paint on silk either freestyle, or using a gutta resist to create outlines. I will provide all the materials, and teach various techniques during a day long workshop. The student will create a round painting stretched on a hoop. The result will be a finished small wall hanging to take back as a gift or wall art for your own room. (if the weather is nice painting a silk scarf in the outdoor studio might be possible) Silk painting is magical, and as a fiber artist I will be able to teach several techniques. This is a great way to learn English comprehension, interact using English and do something creative with others!  All the materials will be provided.

Fee $85.00  (includes transport, tutorial, materials, and refreshments, and English practice)

This workshop is indoors, so can take place in any kind of weather. It's messy so best to wear clothing that doesn't matter or bring a big shirt to protect good clothing. (more details to come)

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ESL Adventure Tours on the Sunshine Coast, BC Ca

ESL Adventure Eco Tours on the Sunshine Coast

Evi Blueth, ESL Teacher

eviblueth@gmail.com

604 886 8097

                

I’m offering one (or two) day activities on the beautiful Sunshine Coast where I live starting on the weekend of Aug 27/16. It is approximately 1.5 hours from Vancouver, and includes a lovely scenic ride aboard the Horseshoe Bay Ferry to Langdale. I will pick students up at the Langdale Ferry Terminal where our adventure begins. Below is a list of activity choices. During our relaxed wanders in the Rainforest, exploring the harbor, sightseeing, or doing art work at the round table, English will be spoken. It’s an excellent situation to practice English while participating in enjoyable activities in a gorgeous rural setting.

2) Cliff Gilker Park

This is a short easy hike that takes approximately 1- 2 hours walking slowly, including a lunch break (bring a picnic lunch), photo stops, and time to explore the the creeks, rainforest, and admire the flora and fauna. (birds and animals) The driving time to the trail start is 45 minutes from the ferry terminal. Transport will be provided from the ferry to the trail start, if there is time we will do some sightseeing in the seaside town of Gibsons where there are quaint shops and cafes. We may also visit some of the beautiful quiet beaches nearby followed by refreshments at the round table at Evi’s before returning to the 5:30 ferry from Langdale back to Horseshoe Bay.

Bring a bathing suit and water shoes if would would enjoy a swim in the Pacific Ocean.

Fee per person is $38.00 not including return ferry ($15.65 per person return). You only pay the fee on one side but it is for the return trip.

Cliff Gilker Park

3) Hike to Smuggler’s Cove

This is a gorgeous 1.5 hour hike with terrific views of the ocean, and includes a great lunch spot on a large mossy rock jutting out into a green bay. (bring a picnic lunch) The drive from the ferry terminal to the trail start is approximately 55 minutes. If we get an early start there might be time for other activities such as a visit to the Totem Poles, sightseeing in the town of Gibsons, beachcombing on one of the lovely quiet beaches along Marine Drive and refreshments at the round table at Evi’s. This is an ideal relaxing situation for English conversation and enjoying nature on the Sunshine Coast. We will return to catch the 5:30 ferry from Langdale back to Horseshoe Bay. The cost of this adventure is $38.00 (not including the ferry which costs $15.65 return)