Why learn another language? With Google Translate and other language apps on the rise, it may seem unnecessary. But our phones are far from replacing bilingualism, and learning another language can help you in ways you would never have guessed. Here are five hidden reasons to keep collecting those foreign language credits: Boost your brainpower Read More …
On June 6, 1944, forces from 13 Allied countries invaded the beaches of Normandy. The beginning of the long and grueling effort to take back Europe from Nazi forces, D-Day is estimated to have caused 10,000 casualties on the Allied side, and is now remembered as a turning point of World War II. In honor Read More …
If you’ve ever worked with Explorica you know we’re obsessed with feedback, and we ask every one of our trip leaders to complete an evaluation as soon as they return home from their tour. The multi-page evaluation asks teachers to objectively rate all aspects of their tour; it’s information we use to ensure quality (and Read More …
The annual photo contest is something that Exploricans look forward to every year. As avid travelers, we love seeing other people’s travel photos for inspiration, and we especially love seeing the travel photos of people who we helped to get there. This year, we received more than 400 entries! As you can imagine, it was an Read More …
Explorica has been helping teachers plan educational tours to commemorate important events in Canada’s history for years, but this year has been especially exciting for us as we prepare for Canada’s 150th anniversary. On the eve of this monumental celebration, we are proud to announce the grand prize winner of our special Canada Day essay Read More …
Joe Wyatt is one of our history program consultants. He goes above and beyond to help history teachers learn more about Explorica Canadian history tours and the best options for their students’ educational needs. He feels a strong connection to the commemorative events happening around Canada and Europe this year because his Great, Great Uncle, Read More …
In order to prepare for their upcoming journey to France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, students from across Canada research the life and death of a particular soldier in order to better understand and relate to the circumstances faced by so many young men and their families. Researching primary documents Read More …
Vimy 100 is only three days away! We’ve been featuring stories about how our students have prepared for this historic event, and Explorica traveller went above and beyond to get into the spirit of remembrance. Kianna is a 17-year-old student attending Ponoka High School in Alberta. She created a stunning commemorative poster to represent the magnitude of the Read More …
Curious about the history behind the Vimy Memorial? Look no further than Veterans Affairs Canada, who have meticulously curated the answers to the questions so many students raise when learning the intricate details of WWI and Canada’s consequential role. Below is just a small sample of the information readily available on their resource center. The Battle of Vimy Read More …
In order to prepare for their upcoming journey to France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, students from across Canada research the life and death of a particular soldier in order to better understand and relate to the circumstances faced by so many young men and their families. Researching primary documents Read More …
