What
to Bring
 Going
to the Skydome was the best. Everyone was cheering and yelling
for the teams and we didn't even know the rules! - Marrit S. 2004
(Holland)
LUGGAGE:
ONE medium sized suitcase with WHEELS (approx
26" x 19" x 8') and one Carry-On Bag / back-pack. No other hand
luggage (i.e. laptop computers etc. – everything
in your suitcase!)
REMEMBER…. YOU HAVE TO CARRY THEM! AND
THE CARRY-ON BAG MUST FIT UNDER THE SEAT IN THE VAN. No oversized
hockey bags! The kids flying directly home from Vancouver or Toronto/Montreal
can bring an extra suitcase and we will make arrangements to ship
it and store it.
CLOTHING:
DRESS-UP CLOTHING (we go... fancy 2-3 times)
WOMEN - dress pants/skirt/shorts, dress shoes
or sandals
MEN - dress pants/shorts, shoes (not sneakers!)
or sandals
We ask that you do not wear jeans or cut-offs when we are guests
at Rotary Meetings, or any nights out.
EVERYONE - two pairs of light weight jeans/pants
( takes a long time and a lot of $$ to dry after washing)
TOPS OR SHIRTS for travelling
ONE SWEATER/SWEATSHIRT AND LIGHT JACKET (The
mountains can be cold!)
TWO PAIR OF SHORTS or light clothing
ONE BATHING SUIT - most pools require proper
suits and do not allow shorts, t-shirts etc. (we will have at
least 3 - 4 opportunities to swim so don=t forget one)
Six SETS UNDERCLOTHING - we always have easy
access to washing machine facilities but you need a few pairs
as you don’t want to do laundry every other night!
ONE PAIR OF SNEAKERS or comfortable walking shoes
for hiking in the mountains
ONE PAIR OF SANDALS if you wish
Bring sufficient everyday clothing but keep it to a minimum.
Remember, you=ll likely be returning with more than you take.
TOILETRIES
tooth-brush and toothpaste
soap, comb, shampoo
shaving gear
deodorant
face cloth (washer) and towel for hostels
and train
needle and thread and safety pins
cosmetics as desired
SUNSCREEN AND HAT and Bug spray
MISCELLANEOUS:
A LOCK and a small flashlight for use at hostels.
Your Passport or Government issued Photo I.D. for the
airplane.
CAMERA & FILM
NOTEBOOK/DIARY/PENS/STAMPS - remember, we have
several “Thank you” notes to write. Postcards of your
homeland are great for this purpose. If you have a souvenir of
your homeland that you would like to give to your host billets
it would be much appreciated (you will need 4 … Moncton/Edmonton/Calgary/Salt
Spring Island). If not, a simple thank you note would be
sufficient.
Pack of cards or small games for use on trains. Hand video games
can be used on the trains but not on the air flight. Walkman,
tapes and CD's. (do not bring speakers as you won’t be allowed
to use them) Mike will bring a guitar. Laundry soap in “packets”
are a good idea… bring enough for the tour!
PILLOW: A small inflatable one is very useful
for sleeping comfort in coach seats on the train.
TOWEL: A bath or beach size towel can also be
used as a blanket!
Blankets and pillows are usually provided on VIA from
Moncton to Charny (Quebec City) Toronto to Edmonton and, Jasper
into Vancouver. We sometimes get them ... sometimes not!
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