Educational Tours to Canada: Testimonials

We have received hundreds if not thousands of compliments about our educational tour programs, our staff and our guides over the years, and we are pleased to share a small sample with you.

Hartford Middle School, Hartford, Vermont

“I have received a lot of positive support from teachers and parents about the trip and it's been very encouraging. One of the mothers, a Dartmouth professor, told Rick (one of our chaperones) that it was the "pinnacle" of her daughter's middle school experience!"

Ransom Everglades School, Miami, Florida

“I was very pleased with the results ... it was a great experience, and a great way for our students to be exposed to the French language. The best thing of our trip our our guide, Alain (who) was very kind to speak to the students in French and to explain everything in English when they did not understand. Thanks for everything."

Peak to Peak Charter School, Lafayette , Colorado

“To put things succinctly, we loved our educational tour with your company. As an educator who's looking for a trip with educational value, chances for the kids to speak French (which they did), time for fun AND peace of mind, your company truly did manage to fulfill each of those areas. The kids had a fabulous time and are just bubbling with excitement”

Claremont High School, Claremont , California

“Our trip was very well organized. I've been doing this for a long time and your two guides are the best I've ever dealt with. My California kids loved the snow in Québec. They had an absolute blast. ALSO: The trip was very well planned and efficient. The activities were well-paced and varied. The kids can't stop talking about it, and the first-year kids are looking forward to next year. Merci mille fois!”

The Weston School, Montreal , Québec

“Our whole educational tour of Québec City amazing. We especially liked the detailed planning and well-informed guide and the wholeness of the package ... a complete review of the grade 5 and 6 history curriculum. Accommodations were excellent.”

Drummone Central School, Perth, Ontario

“I really appreciated VISIT CANADA’s flexibility in planning the itinerary. The kids had a blast ... they were very impressed with Nôtre Dame Basilica and Old Montreal, they loved the interactive exhibits at the Science Centre, and they really enjoyed the subway rides! You did an amazing job.”

Francis Parker Middle School, San Diego , California

Everything went incredibly smoothly ... the kids were really fascinated with Montréal and Québec.

Thomas Grover Middle School, Princeton , New Jersey

“The memory DVDs are amazing. We are watching them in class and the kids are going nuts over them. I can't believe how fast they arrived and how great of an added bonus they were to the trip. Again, Diane and I loved working with your company and you will hear from us soon about whether or not we get to do the trip again in August.”

Rham High School, Hebron , Connecticut

“You have a wonderful company and I strongly feel that it is such a success because of the care and concern that you have for your clients ...”

West Boylston Middle School, West Boylston , Massachusetts

“I was one of the chaperones on the West Boylston Quebec trip. I'm the school secretary, not a teacher, so perhaps I had a different perspective on the trip than did the teachers who accompanied the trip. I had not only a wonderful time, but I was SO IMPRESSED with the way Jean (our guide) connected so well with the kids. He taught all of us so much in such a neat way! The kids learned so much and really listened to every word. Please express my thanks to Jean because he really was terrific. Thank you for a marvelous experience.”

Exeter Area High School, Exeter, New Hampshire

“A wonderful, flawless humanities trip on all accounts.”

Southern Hills Middle School, Boulder, Colorado

I just got in from our flight back; we had a wonderful time ... we'll talk more later! The National Film Board was great too! I've also got the movie that the kids which I'll be emailing on to you.

Pollard Middle School, Needham , Massachusetts

Merci pour vos efforts excellents. Le voyage a Quebec etait magnifique!

“What a wonderful weekend! Your planning and organizational skills are quite superb. Each day brought with it different engaging, educational and fun experiences. Students spoke French over three days in ways that were authentic and inspiring for them. Before our eyes, and confirmed by both of you, students who are often reserved and silent in class ordered a meal in French, bought a truffle or tee-shirt, or simply conversed with a French Canadian on a street corner.

I overheard exchanges in French among student in their rooms - with no points or a teacher to notice or motivate them - the experience of speaking was its own reward.”

Samson Beardy Memorial School, Muskrat Dam, Ontario

"The educational tour was very well planned and the kids had an awesome time. The tour guide was wonderful, and the kids really took to her. They also loved Medieval Times. I did too. We were really happy with it all."

San Ramon Valley High School, Danville, California

"We really enjoyed Montréal; (wish we had) more time there. In Québec, the cabane à sucre was fantastic. Ice skating was a blast! The kids really enjoyed themselves plus it gave a chance for the kids to vent extra energy in a controlled environment. That was a great idea!

All the hands on stuff and interactive activities were excellent. We loved (the guides) Alain and Sylvia ... I don't think that we would have enjoyed ourselves nearly as much without their knowledge, expertise, and fabulous personalities.

Boundary Street Public School, Prescott, Ontario

"I really liked having a say in the organization of the trip. The emails and phone calls permitted me to make adjustments on the trip's itinerary, keep informed, and keep VISIT CANADA abreast of school events."

Jackson High School, Jackson, Michigan

Everything was well organized and of the highest quality. As always, your educational tours are high quality all the way.

Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School, Honeoye Falls, New York

How highly organized Visit Canada is! The hotel provided the perfect backdrop for our stay. This itinerary is perfect for middle Schoolers.

Bacon Academy, Colchester, Connecticut

Once again, Visit Canada shines!

Fairview High School, Boulder, CO

So, yes, we had an excellent trip. Everyone came back happy, healthy and wishing that they could've stayed longer. Thank you for your trust and confidence in me.

Chatham Middle School, Chatham, Massachusetts

What a wonderful experience your company provides! Chaperones and students had a marvelous time! The weather cooperated as well, showing off Québec in full spring regalia.

Biddeford Middle School, Biddeford, Maine

I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, we had an awesome trip! I am sure we will travel again to Canada with Visit Canada. What a wonderful trip we had! We raved over the organization. We are detail oriented you really need to be when planning for children and the company support and attention to detail were outstanding!

Thank you to the company and especially to Kim for making this a great trip for everyone and, for a couple of kids maybe a change in their life.

Carlisle Middle School, Carlisle, Massachusetts

Bravo! Also, a great idea to have the group pictures! Merci!

Cromwell Middle School, Cromwell, Connecticut

I love dealing with Visit Canada: The office staff, Kim and Robin are wonderful. Everything is done very efficiently. The itinerary of the trip this year was excellent!

East Jackson High School, Jackson, Michigan

Our trip to Montréal was absolutely super! I loved the itinerary and feel that the value for the money was outstanding. The evaluations by the kids were so positive.

I would like to thank you for your excellent organization of the trip. The planning was flawless. It is rare to have a trip where everything went like clockwork. I would be glad to recommend Visit Canada to anyone. The trip was superb!!!!!

Medomak Valley High School, Waldoboro, Maine

Every aspect was beautifully conceived and organized, and my students were thoroughly delighted by their three days. Excellent advance materials. The Chasse au Trésor really was educational and fun!

I was especially happy with the educational tone and focus of the itinerary.

Moultonborough Academy, Moultonborough, New Hampshire

It was flawless from start to finish, providing a well thought out variety of activities, restaurants and changes in pace during the three days. Being responsible for 37 people is always a strain when traveling; however, I realized immediately after our arrival that this trip was going to run as smoothly as I had anticipated it would.

The easily accessible and degree of support from Visit Canada made my job SO much easier. I wish that you planned trips to Paris! Once again, I am extremely grateful for your thorough professionalism.

Scotia-Glenville High School, Scotia, New York

As always, an excellent experience. We had a great time. Looking forward to our next trip!! Thank you for your help and your super organization!

Gorton Junior High School, Warwick, Rhode Island

The activities are varied and geared to this level and age of student. There is a mixture of educational/informative activity as well as amusing/fun activity. It is a fabulous opportunity for French students to use their French in real situations.

Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School, Jamesville, New York

I would be remiss if I didn't personally thank you all for the help and great planning you have done over the years for our five French Canada trips. We have been receiving thank-you notes from parents about the great itineraries and wonderful experiences they and their children have had. Each year the response is most enthusiastic and we have you to thank for this.

Anchor Bay High School, New Baltimore, Maryland

Best trip ever as far as variety. More physical activity than usual, which we liked a lot!

Mount Anthony Union High School, Bennington, Vermont

Overall support from Visit Canada Superb! All rendez-vous were on time and reception done well.

Parker Middle School, Reading, Massachusetts

All your organization pays off in a fabulous educational tour for kids! Alain is the best; I feel totally confident that he can handle any problems. Bravo!

Saint Mary's School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

I like everything about this trip! It is organized to perfection, keeping to a precise time schedule to make the most of every day. However, there is always room for flexibility should the need arise. The Château Frontenac is beautiful and every stop on the itinerary is ideal for student visits. Thank you for all your hard work! We all love this trip!

Salem Central School, Salem, New York

This was my third trip with you. Each trip has been better than the previous one!

High School of Science and Technology, Springfield, Massachusetts

Thank you! The students are already asking when the next trip will be including the current seniors who will be in college next year!

Turn of River Middle School, Stamford, Connecticut

You've done a great job as well as given us a super experience, yet again!

West Bend East High School, West Bend, Wisconsin

It was an excellent first experience. We had a great time. Thank you for the excellent phone support before the trip. I will definitely recommend this and do it again next year!

Woodland High School, Baileyville, Maine

WOW! The Woodland Community Fine Arts trip to Québec was a tremendous success and we owe a great deal of that success to your efforts at Visit Canada.

Our group is already talking about another educational tour to either New York City or Toronto and we wouldn't even think of anybody better qualified than Visit Canada to plan that trip. I will certainly be passing along one of the best kept secrets in the state of Maine, and that there's a great tour company right next door in New Hampshire.

Thank you for doing such a fantastic job and we look forward to our next tour together.

Belzer Middle School, Indianapolis, Indiana

The trip was of great quality! The detailed itinerary was excellent! The security guard was a great idea! I am very appreciative of the cameras and photos for everyone very impressive. Great trip.

Englesby Junior High School, Dracut, Massachusetts

The trip is very well planned out. The food was good. Cabane ý Pierre was great fun! The experience of our tour guide, the many activities and sites that we actually experienced in only three days it s wonderful!!

Gorton Junior High School, Warwick, Rhode Island

We enjoyed absolutely every part of this trip. This trip is geared toward the junior high/middle school student by its interactive content and variety of activities.

I as a trip organizer, cannot tell you how pleased I am with Visit Canada and the Québec experience. I would not hesitate to organize another such trip, and possibly include Montréal. The chaperones were equally positive about the trip and are more than willing to do it again!

Lance Middle School, Kenosha, Wisconsin

We liked the content, organization, hotels, age-suitability, official photos. The lost student hotline- it works!

Mooreland Hill School, Kensington, Connecticut

Thank you for a wonderful, educational and fun adventure. It was such a treat for me to take the students to Québec and realize that their itineraries were truly jam packed. The parts of the trip that appealed the most to me were the Montmorency Falls, the Cathedrale Ste. Anne and the Treasure Hunt through old Québec. I thought these were extremely educational facets of the trip with a high interest element as well. I also loved the skit that we attended the first night that we were there. The two people acting were so funny and the fact that they incorporated so many of the audience members in sometimes very silly ways made the history of Québec come alive in a very real and memorable way. I will never forget one of my students being sent from the front to the back of the auditorium with an inflatable turtle around his tummy!

Again, thank you for a most enjoyable stay in Québec. It was a delightful experience.

Mount Clemens Junior Academy, Mount Clemens, Michigan

We enjoyed everything!! Visit Canada made the trip very easy to organize with all of the information they provided. The Group Leader's Manual that was provided helped to eliminate problems before they occurred.

Octorara Middle School, Atglen, Pennsylvania

Thank you! All activities were thoroughly enriching and enjoyed by the students and chaperones. It was a pleasure doing business with you again.

Oneonta Middle School, Oneonta, New York

No one does this better than Visit Canada!

The Pike School, Andover, Massachusetts

Everything was very well organized and moved like clockwork.

Saugerties Senior High School, Saugerties, New York

We were impressed with the organization of the trip, especially with reference to explanation of specific details: manuals, forms, letters, emergency cards all were well thought out, developed and very clear.

Scotia-Glenville High School, Scotia, New York

Once again, an absolute pleasure from start to finish! Can't wait until next year!

Saint John's High School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

What we liked the most was the thoughtful planning and attention to detail of the Visit Canada staff. The trip provides a wonderful blend of history, culture, hands-on activities and physical/play time activities. Great meals (without exception)! Excellent accommodations and motivated and enthusiastic guides.

Once again, with the help of Visit Canada staff, we planned an interesting, educational, fun-filled trip that left the kids wanting more. A leader could not ask for more than to watch language come to life for his students! Bravo!

Turn of River Middle School, Stamford, Connecticut

As always, you've again provided an excellent program for our students! Thank you for helping us! We had a wonderful four days!

West Seneca East Senior High School, West Seneca, New York

You delivered everything you promised. The hotel was great. We felt very safe.

Williams Middle School, Longmeadow, Massachusetts

I like the support I get from the staff at Visit Canada. Any time I call with a question or request, I am always treated very kindly and professionally.

The kids (and the chaperones) had a good time. I would not hesitate to go with Visit Canada again.

Bethel Middle School, Bethel, Connecticut

Merci!!! Thank you for organizing such a great educational tour of Québec for us! Everyone administration, teachers, parents, chaperones, students was so impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness, and organization of your company. You have thought of everything, and have taken care of every detail to ensure the success of every trip. The team at Visit Canada is amazing!

I personally want to thank you, Kim, for all the time you spent with me on the phone answering every one of my questions and advising me every step of the way. Taking students out of the country like this is a huge responsibility, but you made it so easy for me.

We had so much fun on this trip! Many of my students said it was the best experience of their lives. And it was certainly one of the best things I have ever done with my students in my 23-year career.

Kim, we had a wonderful time in Québec City. Thank you so much. I would travel with Visit Canada again in a second, and I would highly recommend your company to anyone.

Burrillville Middle School, Harrisville, Rhode Island

I am writing to tell you that we had a wonderful educational tour of Montréal last week. You were quick to help us with each question or concern that we called you with before the trip. The trip was planned so well that we had no concerns or questions for you, but I am sure that if we did, you would have been just as helpful.

Central High School, Bridgeport, Connecticut

What we liked the most was the overall excellence in the organization and variety of activities.

Michele Burnett, Hartland Elementary School, Hartland, VT

Visit Canada really helped us with organization. The scheduling and itinerary were great. Great activities very well balanced. Visit Canada was great with communication.

It was nice having our very own Visit Canada representative along for the trip!

Maltby Middle School, Maltby, Michigan

I appreciated the thorough information brochures/letters from Visit Canada, the support via Kim Souza, the competence and friendly demeanor of our guide, Alain, and our bus driver, David.

The trip was well organized. My students enjoyed each of the activities and meals. We had fun and laughs while learning much about the French history of Montréal and Québec.

McCarthy Middle School, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

The whole staff at Visit Canada is top notch!

Milford Central School, Milford, New York

Thank you for your marvelous service. Everything was perfectly organized and well thought out.

The Paul School, Sanbornville, New Hampshire

I was highly impressed by Visit Canada's handling of our educational tour. When my enrollment changed; when there was a health issue that arose; when I had questions all of this was handled in stride, with no hassle.

This is the easiest trip and the most enjoyable that I have planned and taken part in.

Thomas Middle School, Webster, New York

We liked the variety of activities that were both fun and educational.

Turn of River Middle School, Stamford, Connecticut

The entire experience went above my expectations! The kids can't stop talking about how much fun they had! Thank You!

Wilson Middle School, Appleton, Wisconsin

The teachers were not only pleased, but at times overwhelmed with the quality of hotels, restaurants and activities provided. There was a good balance and nice variety of educational, cultural, historic, indoor, outdoor, fun, kid-friendly activities. The tour was very well designed for 8th grade students. The overall planning and attention to detail were outstanding. We are very grateful for your efforts.

Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts

Kudos to all!! Thank you very much for making the Haverhill High School Québec trip as special as it was.

The accommodations were deluxe and we loved the first class treatment at the Château Frontenac. Thanks for the box of chocolates. How nice it is to be a chaperone on one of your well-organized trips! You take good care of me and I like it!

You thought of everything including the lost student card in case someone went astray. No wonder I return year after year to book trips with Visit Canada. You treat us with respect and make us feel very special.

Beekmantown High School, Plattsburgh, New York

Everything was extremely well organized. Myriam was super! Variety of activities was appreciated.

Once again, Visit Canada captured our hearts! There is no other tour company for us!

Program Content

Saint Mary's School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Chatham Middle School, Chatham, Massachusetts

The kids and chaperones loved our experience in Québec! Our guide was wonderful with our students. We were all incredibly impressed with the tour, the people and the events. This is an outstanding experience!

Many of our students were moved by our visit to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré. They were in awe of the beauty and the basilica's place in religious expression and history.

E.T. Richardson Middle School, Springfield, Pennsylvania

The kids are still talking about what a great time they had.. and we've gotten positive feedback from their parents as well. We all loved the picture taken at Times Square!

Wilson Middle School, Appleton, Wisconsin

The teachers were not only pleased, but at times overwhelmed with the quality of hotels, restaurants and activities provided. There was a good balance and nice variety of educational, cultural, historic, indoor, outdoor, fun, kid-friendly activities. The educational tour was very well designed for 8th grade students. The overall planning and attention to detail were outstanding. Our guide in Montréal, David, was wonderful. He was very professional and well organized and was instantly liked by the students. We are very grateful for your efforts.

Adams-Friendship Middle School, Friendship, Wisconsin

All the stops on the trip were very well thought out and well planned. We had enough time to accomplish what we needed and relax a little too. All of the people we met were very helpful and pleasant.

I plan to make this an annual trip, so you will be hearing from me next year.

Eastern Middle School, Greenwich, Connecticut

There were plenty of fun, interactive activities rather than just passive sightseeing. Students learned a lot about Québec's history without even realizing it. There was plenty of free time for students to practice their French and explore, yet Québec is safe and easy enough to get around that we did not worry. The food was great and we were treated very well.

This was an excellent mix of sound educational value and energetic fun.

Gorton Junior High School, Warwick, Rhode Island

Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School, Jamesville, New York

I thought that the hands-on activities at Space Camp were great, as well as the Biodome what interesting sights for the students to see.

Parker Middle School, Reading, Massachusetts

All your organization pays off in a fabulous tour for kids! Alain is the best; I feel totally confident that he can handle any problems. The Holiday Inn, Longueuil is a perfect place to watch kids and they treated us very well. The sugar shack is great; we were happy that Pierre was there as his poster is hanging in our classroom. hey do a great job entertaining the kids. Bravo!

Frances C. Richmond Middle School, Hanover, New Hampshire

Doris and Andrée were awesome! Dinner at L'Astral and breakfast at the Frontenac were excellent.

Belzer Middle School, Indianapolis, Indiana

The educational tour was of great quality! The detailed itinerary was excellent! The security guard was a great idea! I am very appreciative of the cameras and photos for everyone very impressive. Great trip.

Bishop Brady High School, Concord, New Hampshire

Visit Canada is so organized! Group picture - thanks a lot! Bonaparte Restaurant consistently good! Ch’teau tour Gaston was the best. We learned so much. The guide, David is great! He relates well to students. Kim Souza is so supportive in the planning stages. My students raved about the trip! The camaraderie among them was fun to watch.

Englesby Junior High School, Dracut, Massachusetts

Our driver was extremely courteous, flexible and professional. He made the trip up and back enjoyable for all of us. As for Andrée, we were so fortunate to have her as our tour guide again. She just makes the whole trip a pleasurable experience. She interacts extremely well with all the students and the chaperones. She is the best!

Mooreland Hill School, Kensington, Connecticut

Again, thank you for a most enjoyable stay in Québec. It was a delightful experience.

Mount Clemens Junior Academy, Mount Clemens, Michigan

Everyone loved Medieval Times and the Hacienda Mexican restaurant. Everything was quality First class trip!!

Oneonta Middle School, Oneonta, New York

Excellent combination of activities. The hotel security guard is the best idea ever! The group photo is a neat addition. So much food and very good food too!

No one does this better than Visit Canada!

The Pike School, Andover, Massachusetts

Everything was very well organized and moved like clockwork. Robin was very helpful over the phone and the hotel, restaurants, bus driver and tour guide were all very efficient.

Saint John's High School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

The trip provides a wonderful blend of history, culture, hands-on activities and physical/play time activities. Great meals (without exception)! Excellent accommodations and motivated and enthusiastic guides.

Bethel Middle School, Bethel, Connecticut

Merci!!! Thank you for organizing such a great trip to Québec for us! Everyone administration, teachers, parents, chaperones, students was so impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness, and organization of your company. You have thought of everything, and have taken care of every detail to ensure the success of every trip. The team at Visit Canada is amazing!

I couldn't believe I was watching my two sophomore boys up there on the dance floor doing the hokey-pokey. What a riot! That is such a great evening activity for middle school kids.

The activity that I thought was great for my kids was La Chasse au Trésor. They were so excited when they understood someone's responses, and this made them talk even more to people. Finally, my kids loved that ferry ride!

Kim, we had a wonderful time in Québec City. Thank you so much. I would travel with Visit Canada again in a second, and I would highly recommend your company to anyone.

The Paul School, Sanbornville, New Hampshire

I really enjoyed the activities this year. The interactive skit was awesome and really gave an opportunity for my kids to be challenged. They stepped up and did a great job! The other activity that I loved was the sugar shack.

This is the easiest trip and the most enjoyable that I have planned and taken part in.

Thomas Middle School, Webster, New York

We liked the variety of activities that were both fun and educational.

West Boylston Middle/High School, West Boylston, Massachusetts

The itinerary provided a good variety of activities. I'm very pleased with the food and quality of the restaurants. She was excellent and very helpful. Group photo and video are nice to have. I enjoyed planning the trip. Kim Souza was most helpful.

Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts

Kudos to all!! Thank you very much for making the Haverhill High School Québec trip as special as it was.

The accommodations were deluxe and we loved the first class treatment at the Ch’teau Frontenac. Thanks for the box of chocolates. How nice it is to be a chaperone on one of your well-organized trips! You take good care of me and I like it!

The bus driver and the tour guide were well-informed and kind. Several times the bus driver went out of his way to pick us up in the rain. We appreciated his kindness.

The food was very good. The hot chocolate and café au lait served at le Cochon Dingue was a big hit. The students had fun with the interactive skit and they danced up a storm a la Cabane ý Sucre.

We were all so proud of the group photo taken on the Terrace Dufferin.

Medomak Valley High School, Waldoboro, Maine

Every aspect was beautifully conceived and organized, and my students were thoroughly delighted by their three days. Excellent advance materials. really was educational and fun!

I was especially happy with the educational tone and focus of the itinerary.

Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School, Honeoye Falls, New York

How highly organized Visit Canada is! The hotel provided the perfect backdrop for our stay. This itinerary is perfect for middle Schoolers. Wonderful memories for all the participants of this trip!!

East Jackson High School, Jackson, Michigan

Our trip to Montréal was absolutely super! I loved the itinerary and feel that the value for the money was outstanding. The evaluations by the kids were so positive. Everyone in the group gave the trip, the guide and the hotel an A !

Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, Higganum, Connecticut

The hotel was fantastic and I very much appreciated Mary s flexibility.

West Seneca East Senior High School, West Seneca, New York

You delivered everything you promised. The hotel was great. We felt very safe.

Staff & Guides

Saint John's High School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Biddeford Middle School, Biddeford, Maine

We raved over the organization. We are detail oriented you really need to be when planning for children and the company support and attention to detail were outstanding!

Thank you to the company and especially to Kim for making this a great trip for everyone and, for a couple of kids maybe a change in their life.

McCarthy Middle School, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Kim, you made this trip seamless! Thank you for the hours of preparation you gave to make this trip such a great success.

Moultonborough Academy, Moultonborough, New Hampshire

The easily accessible and degree of support from Visit Canada made my job SO much easier. Once again, I am extremely grateful for your thorough professionalism. Best wishes with the baby!

West Seneca East Senior High School, West Seneca, New York

You delivered everything you promised. We felt very safe.

I was very pleased with how well everything went. You were very amenable to all our requests and Robin, with endless patience, provided all the support we needed at different stages of the planning. I'm very grateful for her assistance.

Anchor Bay High School, New Baltimore, Maryland

Kim Souza was very supportive in the organization of our trip.

The Pike School, Andover, Massachusetts

Robin was of great help when on the scene. Everything went smoothly at the sites.

Baldwin Middle School, Baldwin, New York

We appreciated all prior efforts and attention to details by Visit Canada staff & AKA Robin!

Bishop Brady High School, Concord, New Hampshire

Visit Canada is so organized! The guide, David is great! He relates well to students. Kim Souza is so supportive in the planning stages. My students raved about the trip!

Doherty High School, Worcester, Massachusetts

We loved everything and everyone: David, the guide, John the bus driver and of course, Michael!

Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, Higganum, Connecticut

Robin was exceptionally helpful with all of the details. I felt the trip was well-organized and flexible when we needed to change plans.

The hotel was fantastic and I very much appreciated Mary's flexibility.

The Pike School, Andover, Massachusetts

Everything was very well organized and moved like clockwork. Robin was very helpful over the phone and the hotel, restaurants, bus driver and tour guide were all very efficient.

Williams Middle School, Longmeadow, Massachusetts

I like the support I get from the staff at Visit Canada. Any time I call with a question or request, I am always treated very kindly and professionally.

Bethel Middle School, Bethel, Connecticut

Kim, we had a wonderful time in Québec City. Thank you so much. I would travel with Visit Canada again in a second, and I would highly recommend your company to anyone.

Burrillville Middle School, Harrisville, Rhode Island

I am writing to tell you that we had a wonderful trip to Montréal last week. You were quick to help us with each question or concern that we called you with before the trip. The trip was planned so well that we had no concerns or questions for you, but I am sure that if we did, you would have been just as helpful.

Our tour guide, Lucile, was very easy to work with. She was very informative, incredibly patient with our 45 middle school students, and willing to accommodate our needs that diverged from the schedule. We were also very happy with Angel, our bus driver. He always got us to our destinations safely and timely. He has a real talent for finding the quickest route! If we do this trip again, we will absolutely arrange it with Visit Canada and we would hope to have Lucile and Angel join us again.

Hartland Elementary School, Hartland, Vermont

Visit Canada really helped us with organization. The scheduling and itinerary were great. Great activities very well balanced. Visit Canada was great with communication.

It was nice having our very own Visit Canada representative along for the trip!

Maltby Middle School, Maltby, Michigan

I appreciated the thorough information brochures/letters from Visit Canada, the support via Kim Souza, the competence and friendly demeanor of our guide, Alain, and our bus driver, David.

McCarthy Middle School, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

The whole staff at Visit Canada is top notch! I can't imagine organizing a trip without Kim! Our guide, Julie, was new, but fantastic.

Seneca Valley Middle School, Harmony, Pennsylvania

What I liked most is the efficiency and organization of the company.

Turn of River Middle School, Stamford, Connecticut

I loved working with Robin and Marta! They were both very professional and knowledgeable which made me look great as the group organizer! The entire experience went above my expectations! The kids can't stop talking about how much fun they had!

West Boylston Middle/High School, West Boylston, Massachusetts

The itinerary provided a good variety of activities. I'm extremely pleased with our tour guide. She was excellent and very helpful.

Wilson Middle School, Appleton, Wisconsin

The teachers were not only pleased, but at times overwhelmed with the quality of hotels, restaurants and activities provided. There was a good balance and nice variety of educational, cultural, historic, indoor, outdoor, fun, kid-friendly activities. The educational tour was very well designed for 8th grade students. The overall planning and attention to detail were outstanding. Our guide in Montréal, David, was wonderful. He was very professional and well organized and was instantly liked by the students. We are very grateful for your efforts.

Adams-Friendship Middle School, Friendship, Wisconsin

Our guide, Jill, was very knowledgeable and very good with the students. Our bus driver was also great. He was very good with the kids and an excellent driver.

I plan to make this an annual trip, so you will be hearing from me next year.

Anchor Bay High School, New Baltimore, Maryland

Nathalie, our guide, was superb: enthusiastic, energetic and informative!

Chatham Middle School, Chatham, Massachusetts

Medomak Valley High School, Waldoboro, Maine

I must say that Doris was marvelous: FUN, FASCINATING and INFORMATIVE! We all adored her and learned a great deal from her. Her willingness to present and explain bilingually was most appreciated.

Parker Middle School, Reading, Massachusetts

All your organization pays off in a fabulous educational tour for kids! Alain is the best; I feel totally confident that he can handle any problems.

Frances C. Richmond Middle School, Hanover, New Hampshire

Doris and Andrée were awesome! Both students and adults loved our trip!

Saint Mary's School, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Our tour guide was wonderful! Caroline was full of energy and knowledge, and she made an effort to get to know all of us! Thank you for all your hard work! We all love this trip!

Beekmantown High School, Plattsburgh, New York

Everything was extremely well organized. Myriam was super!

East Jackson High School, Jackson, Michigan

Englesby Junior High School, Dracut, Massachusetts

The trip is very well planned out. The experience of our tour guide, the many activities and sites that we actually experienced in only three days it's wonderful!!

Our driver was extremely courteous, flexible and professional. He made the trip up and back enjoyable for all of us. As for Andrée, we were so fortunate to have her as our tour guide again. She interacts extremely well with all the students and the chaperones. She is the best!

Gorton Junior High School, Warwick, Rhode Island

We enjoyed absolutely every part of this trip. Our guide, Christian, was the best. He related to the students and with his knowledge of the city and environs, taught them so much. This trip is geared toward the junior high/middle school student by its interactive content and variety of activities.

I as a trip organizer, cannot tell you how pleased I am with Visit Canada and the Québec experience. I would not hesitate to organize another such trip, and possible include Montréal. The chaperones were equally positive about the trip and are more than willing to do it again!

International Academy, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Thanks Kim what a great trip!!! Our guide, Chantal, was absolutely fantastic! The trip could not have been the same without her. She always spoke French with the kids and translated to English when necessary. She walked and talked with kids and found out about their lives.

Mooreland Hill School, Kensington, Connecticut

Thank you for a wonderful, educational and fun adventure. David was a wonderful guide. He could answer all of the questions asked him and furthermore, he was truly fun!

Coudersport Area High School, Coudersport, Pennsylvania

The trip was very well organized and our guide was absolutely the best guide I have every encountered. My students enjoyed every moment of the trip. The security service allowed the chaperones to get much-needed rest each night.

Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts

Kudos to all!! Thank you very much for making the Haverhill High School Québec trip as special as it was.

The bus driver and the tour guide were well-informed and kind. Several times the bus driver went out of his way to pick us up in the rain. We appreciated his kindness.

Manchester Junior & Senior High School, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts

Our guide was tremendous! The trilingual abilities of David and his ability to bond with the kids were awesome!

About Optional Trip Videos (or DVDs)

Johnson Middle School, Walpole, Massachusetts

“I just must write to you to tell you how great the Create A Video DVD's are. Photovision took our cameras (mostly shot by the students) and added a few already developed pictures that I had sent to create a memorable and totally enjoyable souvenir for us. The photo order, the transitions, the music and the pace all added up to a professional and wonderful product. Thank you for making that part of our trip.”

Thomas Grover Middle School, Princeton Junction, New Jersey

“We had a great time! Thanks so much for organizing such a tremendous opportunity for the students. Every kid had a great time and the guides were fantastic. We loved the activities and the bus ride was very smooth with minor customs complications. If I am back on 8th grade you will definitely hear from me in late August about starting the trip all over again. If not, I will pass your name along the great reputation of your company. Thanks again

Masconomet Regional High School , Topsfield, Massachusetts

” I just received our Quebec DVD's and I want to thank you for a really great trip! Watching the DVD reminded me of how much fun the kids had. I really appreciate all your good efforts. This was the best trip I've had (in spite of the weather) and I know Valerie and her family really enjoyed it as well. Keep up the good work! Marie (West Boylston). once more I must thank you for the great work you've done with the DVD's. We got them yesterday and the kids were so excited.”