Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
from all Canadian embassies and must be submitted with a nonrefundable processing fee.
The Canadian government has a reciprocal agreement with Australia for a limited number
of
holiday work visas
to be issued each year. Australian citizens aged 30 and under are
eligible; contact your nearest Canadian embassy or consulate. For general information on
immigrating to Canada contact
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
(
www.cic.gc.ca
).
A lack of mobility should not deter you from traveling to Vancouver and Victoria, but you
should definitely do some research before leaving home.
Ifyouhaven'ttraveledextensively,startbydoingsomeonlineresearch.
Flying Wheels
Travel
(507/451-5005or877/451-5006,
www.flyingwheelstravel.com
)
caterssolelytothe
needs of travelers with disabilities. The
Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
(212/447-7284,
www.sath.org
) supplies information on tour operators, vehicle rentals,
specific destinations, and companion services. For frequent travelers, the annual mem-
bership fee (adult US$49, senior US$29) is well worth it.
Emerging Horizons
(
www.emerginghorizons.com
) is a U.S. quarterly online magazine dedicated to travelers
with special needs.
Access to Travel
(800/465-7735,
www.accesstotravel.gc.ca
) is an initiative of the Ca-
nadian government that includes information on travel within and between Canadian cit-
ies, including Vancouver and Victoria. The website also has a lot of general travel inform-
ation for those with disabilities. The
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
(800/
563-2642,
www.cnib.ca
)
offers a wide range of services from its Vancouver office (604/
431-2121). Finally,
Spinal Cord Injury Canada
(613/723-1913,
www.sci-can.ca
)
, with a
chapter office in Vancouver, is another good source of information.
Regardless of whether you're traveling with toddlers or teens, you will come upon de-
cisions affecting everything from where you stay to your choice of activities. Luckily for
you, Vancouver and Victoria are very family friendly, with a variety of indoor and outdoor
attractions aimed specifically at the younger generation.
Admission and tour prices are generally reduced for children aged 6-16 years. For two
adults and two or more children, always ask about family tickets. Children under 6 nearly
always get in free. Most hotels and motels will happily accommodate children, but always
try to reserve your room in advance and let the reservations desk know the ages of your
