VERY IMPORTANT TRIP Information

Lodging

• Students stay in luxury accommodations just a few steps away from the restaurants, shops and amazing activities in Old Québec.
• Two Breakfasts are included (Sunday and Monday morning) lunch and dinners are not included.
• What to Eat in Quebec City suggestions (Evening):
  Student-Friendly / Budget-Friendly restaurants / fast food options CLICK HERE
  Full Restaurant Guide provided by Château Frontenac CLICK HERE
• Rentals for skis and snowboards and lessons are extra and should be reserved a minimum of two weeks prior to the trip.
• Two breakfasts are included in the price.  Students are advised to have a minimum of $150 cash or ATM card, credit card (Preferred)
• BANK ATM and Credit Cards are best.
• Please advise your bank or credit card company you will be in Canada
• There are charges for optional activities such as toboggan, sledding, movies, other activities near the hotel.
• Ice Skating near hotel is free. Skate rental is extra.

Be advised: Students do need the following: (Collected on Bus)

• $20 (U.S. cash) Refundable Room Security Deposit (Collected on Bus)
• $20 (U.S. cash) Non-Refundable HOTEL  Security Fee (Collected on Bus).

How Rooms Are Assigned

Rooms at the hotels rooms designed to sleep a maximum of four people.  When students register for the trip they are asked to provide names of roommates. All rooms are assigned on a same sex basis.  To the extent possible, we assign rooms on the basis of student preferences.  SKI TRAVEL will work with the student representative for the group to ensure the most desirable accommodations for everyone.

What if my roommate preferences change from my initial reservation?

Please login to your account on your using your original trip confirmation and click (Manage Your Booking)

NOTE: You must update your roommate preferences no later than 14 days before the trip.

What to Bring

First, remember we’ll ski as soon as we arrive in Canada, so pack your outdoor apparel on top in your bag for easy access. Students will need proof of identity and citizenship, at least $150 cash and /or a combination of ATM CARD or credit card (preferred), labeled prescription medicines, goggles, face mask and warm skiing apparel.

Bring the following items with you the day of the trip:

• Passport is not required for U.S. Citizen students age 18 and under on a school trip. see HERE for required documents.
  IF you DO NOT have a Passport, You need a Birth Certificate and a Photo ID
  Documents to prove you are a U.S. Citizen (passport or both an original birth certificate with a raised seal and a government issued picture ID)
• $20 (U.S. Cash Only) Refundable Room Security Deposit
• + $20 (U.S. Cash Only) Non-Refundable Chateau Frontenac Security Fee (Collected on Bus)
• ATM CARD or credit card (preferred) or $150 U.S. for meals plus additional cash for other purchase
• Any medicines you may need while away from home
• Appropriate apparel for the weather including a warm coat, sweater and good shoes for walking around the village
• Appropriate clothing for skiing or snowboarding, including goggles, face mask and gloves.
• Ice Skates for free ice skating in Old Québec. (Skate rental also available for a small fee)
• Pillow, blanket, bottled water, DVD movies for bus and some food to make your bus ride to Canada more comfortable and
• Most Important! Pack or dress for easy access to your ski clothing as you will be changing to ski or snowboard apparel as soon as we arrive in Canada.
• Note: Check-in is not until 5:00 p.m. (After Skiing)

🚨 STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT – FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS SEE SECTION ABOVE  🚨

• Please secure a WEATHER PROOF LUGGAGE TAG TO YOUR (1) Main Tagged Luggage Bag  (mandatory see details below)
• No luggage tag could result in DELAYED OF MISPLACED BAG

Please make sure all bags including YOUR (1) Main Tagged Luggage Bag  for the hotel has a:

LUGGAGE TAG (Weather Proof please) with your

• STUDENT FULL NAME (not parent name)
• SCHOOL NAME
• CELL PHONE#

STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT:

• (1) Main Tagged Luggage Bag for the hotel (Suitcase / Duffle) MUST HAVE a tag with your Student full name, school and cell#

TYPE: Standard-size suitcase OR medium duffel bag
MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE (including wheels & handles):

• 27” length × 18” width × 12” depth
• Total dimensions (L + W + D): 57 inches max

✔ This equals a standard airline checked bag

• (1) Ski or Snowboard Equipment Bag (with luggage tag) for skis or snowboard (MUST STAY ON THE BUS EACH NIGHT)
• (1) Small carry-on Example: back-pack (with luggage tag)

Travel Time and Rest Stops

• Travel time to Quebec City, Canada is approximately 12.5 hours. In addition, the bus makes at least three stops, twice for short bathroom breaks and once for a meal.
• At the halfway point of the trip we stop to pick-up new bus drivers for the rest of the trip. There will also be the stop for border entry.

Using your Cell Phone in Canada

Yes. Most cell phones work in Quebec City.

Many companies include Canada in your plan. Some Do Not.

Caution! It is very important for students to have a working Cell Phone for important text messages we may send.

Two important points:

• (1) PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR CARRIER TO MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT HAS SERVICE (ATT, Verizon, T Mobile etc).
• (2) Your carrier will offer a very reasonable optional plan for international (Canada) calling and texting.
• We highly recommend adding a plan if you expect to use your phone while in Canada. These days the plans are very reasonable.

Sample Cell Phone Plan Information 

• Contact your provider for more specific information during the week leading up to the trip
• Verizon: $5 per day per phone when traveling to Canada (we will be there for 3 days)
• AT&T: For some AT&T plans, international plans are already included, for others, it can be $10 a day for full phone usage while in Canada. See more details at their website: https://www.att.com/offers/international-plans/canada.html

• Sprint: For Sprint customers it can be $2 a day for a Canadian plan or $10 per week.
• T-Mobile: T-Mobile has many different plans based on your current coverage, follow the link below for information on what would be best for you. https://www.t-mobile.com/optional-services/roaming.html

Arrival at Ski Resorts: Distribution of Vouchers

The buses arrive at the resort, usually between 6:30- 7:30 a.m.  The first order of business is to change for skiing then distribute vouchers or lift tickets purchased by the students.  Every student is given a lift ticket, which allows him or her unlimited access to the mountaintop for two days + 1 day (3 total) at the resort.

In addition, students who rented skis or snowboards will be given their vouchers and students taking ski or snowboard lessons will be directed to the site for lessons.  After everyone has received his or her vouchers, the group will exit the bus and begin to change clothing to ski or snowboard.

Check-in Procedures and Security Deposit

• Check-in takes place around 5:30-6 PM on the day of arrival.
• Each student will be provided with a room key
• Students should report any existing damage at the time they check into the room. 
• This is very important as prior damage might mistakenly be considered new if the student does not carefully document existing damage at check-in.
• After check-out (on the bus ride home), the $20 security deposit collected at the beginning of the trip (On the bus) will be returned to students so long as there was no damage to the room or public areas outside the room.

Evening Activities for Students

We will be visiting Quebec City in the evening. Students have a wide variety of things to do in Old Québec in the evenings.  There are many restaurants in Old Québec that handle large groups and students can go to these restaurants in groups of 10 or 12 and be accommodated.  There are nightly activities such as indoor pool and spa (Free).  Ice Skating (Free) Bring your own skates or rent for a small fee. Incredible world famous toboggan sled run behind hotel. For more info on activities see the What to do? section CLICK HERE 

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