Ireland’s legacy, aside from Guinness and those charming accents, may come down to the number of successful wordsmiths it has churned out over the years. Named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010, Dublin has served as the birthplace, home and inspiration for many revered poets, playwrights and novelists of the past three centuries: Samuel Read More …
Want to climb the Eiffel Tower? Visit the Mona Lisa? Stroll along the Seine? Join an educational tour to Paris with Explorica. Beyond the Louvre and the Champs-Élyseés lies another side of Paris not visible from its landmarks. Play pétanque, follow in the footsteps (and forks) of Parisian foodies and wander through the Canal Saint-Martin neighbourhood.
You will witness a miracle. At least that’s what the townspeople still say about the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. This resolute structure has survived lightning, great fires, Viking attacks and bombing during both World Wars. And though the pure Gothic architecture, towering spires, and 4,000 carved figures on the famous porches are all sights Read More …
Client Experience Manager Candice Klinikowski recently went on tour in Bavaria and shared some insights from her time abroad: From a young age, many of us have spent precious childhood moments defending a castle built from pillows and sheets. The idea of magic has always enchanted us, and for good reason. Who doesn’t want to Read More …
There is only one month left for you to enter our annual photo contest! Submit your best photos by August 15th for your chance to win big. Submit your photos here! This year’s grand prize, a $300 Best Buy Gift Card, will be awarded for the best photo of students with their teacher having an amazing time on tour. Plus, there Read More …
2019 will mark the 75th anniversary of one of the most infamous conflicts in our history. The bravery that so many young Canadians exhibited during that fateful summer still touches our lives, and Explorica will be commemorating their sacrifice throughout the 2019 school year with a collection of tours specifically focused on D-Day and Canadian history. Read More …
It can be a challenge to make the realities of our past relatable to today’s students especially for battles fought far back like the Battle of Vimy Ridge during WWI. At Explorica, we bridge the gap by connecting students to the people and places where history unfolded, changing that relationship from distant stories in a Read More …
Previously French cuisine consisted of pottages, pies, stews and copious amounts of meat and spices. Then the royal chefs of France started a revolution. Costly foreign spices like saffron, ginger and cumin were replaced with local flavours like thyme, sage and tarragon, and mish-mashed dishes gave way to simple plates cooked to enhance the natural Read More …
A central European metropolis rich in culture, art and history, Budapest has long been considered the Paris of the East. A fitting comparison, as the Hungarian capital is home to 223 museums and galleries, 40 theaters, and a magnificent opera house that was selected as Travellers’ Choice Winner by TripAdvisor. Stretching across both banks of the Danube, Budapest is Read More …
Starting on March 1st, you’ll have six chances to win when you enter the Explorica photo contest! We’re giving away over $1,000 worth of Gift Cards and the chance to have your shot published on the front cover of our catalogue. Submit your photos on Facebook or explorica.ca/photo. For the complete contest rules, see our 2016 Photo Contest Read More …
