TOURS AND TRIPS
If you have ideas for short day tours within Saskatchewan, please call Debi Dittrick 306-535-0356 (dittrd@sasktel.net).
For more information regarding in-province tours, view the slide shows outlining previous tours 2016-2018 on the STS Regina Chapter web page “Photos & Videos” & on our private Facebook group.
Evelynn Gaucher from U of R Life Long Learning is coordinating the following tours:
If you are interested in these tours please contact Evelynn: evgaucher@sasktel.net
1. Hotel Sask Tour - Two tours are available:
Thursday May 9th - Lunch (a la carte) at 11:30 and then a tour at 1:30
Friday May 10th - Tour at 1:30 and then tea at 2:30
Reservations must be confirmed by the end of April - so please let Evelynn know if you are planning on attending, and on which day, and how many in your group. The hotel staff will be reaching out to volunteers from the archive society to hopefully present a talk to the group as well as discussing some of the historical artifacts on site. You are also must advised that if the Royal Suite is booked, you will not be able to view it so hopefully no one books it for those two days!
2. Briercrest (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) - To date, Evelynn has 2 drivers (so room for 6 or 7 more people)- if you're interested in going on May 25th for the matinee, please let her know - it will be on a first come first serve basis for space in the cars. She will confirm your seat and will then purchase a ticket for you. Others who are planning to attend by bus, please call Moose Mountain to secure a seat on the bus for the June 1st matinee as soon as possible.
3. Qu’Appelle Valley Geo-Tour July 22, 2019
The date for the Qu’Appelle Valley tour has been changed to July 22. Moose Mountain Tours will provide transportation for us (from Regina) to the Qu'Appelle Valley where to meet up with Dave Sutherland for his geological and natural history tour of the Calling Lakes. Depending on the number of participants, the cost will be either $55.00 (for 30 people) or $80.00 (for 20 to 25 people) with a bagged lunch included in the cost. There are approximately 10 stops in and around the valley with limited walking. Departure time from Regina will be around 9:00 a.m. (pick-up location to be determined) and return to Regina at around 4:00 p.m. More details will be provided as they become available. To register please call Joanne at Moose Mountain Bus Tours (306-721-0234) as she will be coordinating the list of participants. If you have any trouble registering please let me know. Debi Dittrick dittrd@sasktel.net
4. Architecture and Geology of Downtown Regina Walking Tour is now full. If you signed up for this tour and did not receive an email confirming your interest please contact Debi: dittrd@sasktel.net
If you are interested in these tours please contact Evelynn: evgaucher@sasktel.net
1. Hotel Sask Tour - Two tours are available:
Thursday May 9th - Lunch (a la carte) at 11:30 and then a tour at 1:30
Friday May 10th - Tour at 1:30 and then tea at 2:30
Reservations must be confirmed by the end of April - so please let Evelynn know if you are planning on attending, and on which day, and how many in your group. The hotel staff will be reaching out to volunteers from the archive society to hopefully present a talk to the group as well as discussing some of the historical artifacts on site. You are also must advised that if the Royal Suite is booked, you will not be able to view it so hopefully no one books it for those two days!
2. Briercrest (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) - To date, Evelynn has 2 drivers (so room for 6 or 7 more people)- if you're interested in going on May 25th for the matinee, please let her know - it will be on a first come first serve basis for space in the cars. She will confirm your seat and will then purchase a ticket for you. Others who are planning to attend by bus, please call Moose Mountain to secure a seat on the bus for the June 1st matinee as soon as possible.
3. Qu’Appelle Valley Geo-Tour July 22, 2019
The date for the Qu’Appelle Valley tour has been changed to July 22. Moose Mountain Tours will provide transportation for us (from Regina) to the Qu'Appelle Valley where to meet up with Dave Sutherland for his geological and natural history tour of the Calling Lakes. Depending on the number of participants, the cost will be either $55.00 (for 30 people) or $80.00 (for 20 to 25 people) with a bagged lunch included in the cost. There are approximately 10 stops in and around the valley with limited walking. Departure time from Regina will be around 9:00 a.m. (pick-up location to be determined) and return to Regina at around 4:00 p.m. More details will be provided as they become available. To register please call Joanne at Moose Mountain Bus Tours (306-721-0234) as she will be coordinating the list of participants. If you have any trouble registering please let me know. Debi Dittrick dittrd@sasktel.net
4. Architecture and Geology of Downtown Regina Walking Tour is now full. If you signed up for this tour and did not receive an email confirming your interest please contact Debi: dittrd@sasktel.net
Thursday, June 13 @ 7:00 pm – Regina Chapter Spring Social! Outlaw Trail Spirits Distillery Tour & Tasting
Place – 1360 Scarth St
The evening (for a cost of $20/person) will begin with a tour of the craft distillery which is owned & operated by John & Charmaine Styles & a tasting of their products as well as food such as ribs & wings. The distillery produces high quality products based on an old west theme such as Lady Luck Lemon Vodka, Limerick Lime Rum, & Big Beaver Whiskey. They also serve craft beer, wine & meade. Additional drinks are available for extra cost.
Note – Tour capacity is 25 & it will fill up quickly. To reserve your ticket contact Debi Dittrick at dittrd@sasktel.net or 306-535-0356.
For more information about Outlaw Trails Spirits Distillery please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/outlawtrailspirits/
https://www.instagram.com/outlawtrailspirits/
Place – 1360 Scarth St
The evening (for a cost of $20/person) will begin with a tour of the craft distillery which is owned & operated by John & Charmaine Styles & a tasting of their products as well as food such as ribs & wings. The distillery produces high quality products based on an old west theme such as Lady Luck Lemon Vodka, Limerick Lime Rum, & Big Beaver Whiskey. They also serve craft beer, wine & meade. Additional drinks are available for extra cost.
Note – Tour capacity is 25 & it will fill up quickly. To reserve your ticket contact Debi Dittrick at dittrd@sasktel.net or 306-535-0356.
For more information about Outlaw Trails Spirits Distillery please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/outlawtrailspirits/
https://www.instagram.com/outlawtrailspirits/
STS Spring Tours 2019 Architecture & Geology of Downtown ReginaSaturday, June 15
Note - This tour is full.
Note - This tour is full.
May/June 2019 – Qu’Appelle Valley Geo-tour (back by popular demand)
Join knowledgeable geo-scientist/limnologist/ornithologist Dave Sutherland on a tour of Qu’Appelle Valley. Learn about the geologic formation, flora & fauna of this amazing region! (Cost TBD) Contact Debi Dittrick at dittrd@sasktel.net or 306-535-0356.
Join knowledgeable geo-scientist/limnologist/ornithologist Dave Sutherland on a tour of Qu’Appelle Valley. Learn about the geologic formation, flora & fauna of this amazing region! (Cost TBD) Contact Debi Dittrick at dittrd@sasktel.net or 306-535-0356.
Trips to Croatia & possibly Budapest for late August, early September of 2020 are possibilities. Please contact Linda Galenzoski by email if you are interested. lgalenzoski@accesscomm.ca
Tour Refund Policy – Following are guidelines regarding deposits and cancellations for STS tours:
- Interested chapter members and guests can sign an “Expression of Interest” for a proposed tour.
- The tour coordinator will determine a deposit amount depending on the cost of the tour. Once the deposit is paid, the member or guest will have an assigned spot on the tour. These deposits are made payable to “STS Regina Chapter” and are transferable.
- The tour coordinator will determine the date by which the balance of the total cost must be paid.
- Cancellations:
- Up to 2 weeks prior to departure – all monies will be refunded
- Up to one week prior to departure – 50% of the deposit will be forfeited. All other monies will be refunded.
- Within one week of departure- the entire deposit will be forfeited. All other monies paid will be refunded.