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5 Cool Facts About the Quebec Winter Carnival
5 Cool Facts About the Quebec Winter Carnival It’s the world’s oldest Winter Carnival, the largest Winter Carnival in the Western hemisphere, and it attracts one million visitors annually!
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2026 Travel Recap Challenge Winners (ER Clone)
2026 Travel Recap Challenge Winners (ER Clone) Congratulations to our Travel Recap Challenge Winners! Every year at WorldStrides Canada, we can’t wait until it’s time for our video and photo …
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The Blessing of Spring and of Quebec's Maple Harvest
The Blessing of Spring and of Quebec's Maple Harvest Born & raised in Quebec, Mark Clarke, president and co-founder of Jumpstreet, shares his own personal take on the traditional spring maple …
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The Traditional French-Canadian Sugar Shack Meal. What's it All About?
The Traditional French-Canadian Sugar Shack Meal. What's it All About? Ask any student, teacher, tour leader, and even the bus driver, what the best part of their trip to Quebec was. We’re placing our bets on that …
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3 Eccentric Easter Traditions Across Europe
3 Eccentric Easter Traditions Across Europe It's Easter this weekend, and that usually means lots of chocolate, eggs, bunnies, chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies... you get the idea.
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Three Generations Commemorate Canadian Vimy Ridge Hero
Three Generations Commemorate Canadian Vimy Ridge Hero It's not just thousands of youth heading to Vimy 100! Group leader Joan Medina is take a has a unique story to tell. She will be travelling with us …
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Holiday Fun in the Sun!
Holiday Fun in the Sun! There’s no place like Orlando for the holidays! Are you looking for a fun, family adventure this holiday season? World Class Vacations has gathered …
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Inside Ottawa's Museums: Highlights for Students
Inside Ottawa's Museums: Highlights for Students I often find myself wondering if our student groups like museums. I think back to when I was a teenager, and I remember the thought of spending time …
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Dr. Richard Miles Opens Up About the Outback Bowl and Music Education
Dr. Richard Miles Opens Up About the Outback Bowl and Music Education Richard Miles conducting Brightspark's massed band during the 2015 Outback Bowl halftime show. We spoke with Dr. Richard B. Miles, the principal …
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The Importance of Educational Travel for Young Students
The Importance of Educational Travel for Young Students Written by: Kurt Wicklund
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