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E: 23/06 Win Canadian Road Trip
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KLM Canadian Road Trip
Ever fancied exploring Canada? Well, enter our competition and you could be in with the chance to win a fantastic prize courtesy of KLM, Canadian Tourist Commission and partners. The lucky winner will receive return flights with KLM to either Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or Montreal and embark on an amazing road trip, for them and three friends.
The prize also includes:
•Car rental
•Accommodation
•Activities
•And $1,000 spending money!
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Ever fancied exploring Canada? Well, enter our competition and you could be in with the chance to win a fantastic prize courtesy of KLM, Canadian Tourist Commission and partners. The lucky winner will receive return flights with KLM to either Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or Montreal and embark on an amazing road trip, for them and three friends.
The prize also includes:
•Car rental
•Accommodation
•Activities
•And $1,000 spending money!
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it is working, just very slow to load. Need to nominate 3 people to take with you from Facebook as well.@SteveMse on twitter & Steve.mse on Facebook. Follow if you like and get a follow back too. :beer:0
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Thanks.The companions on the trip need to be on your FB frends list.
Hope its ok to add:
At least one person from your group must be aged at least 21 years old and hold a valid and clean driving licence to be eligible to attend the trip.
The Prize: One winner will be selected to win a holiday to Canada for 4 people based on the choices selected at the point of entry. Prize includes CAD$1000.00 spending money in the form of a pre-paid credit card and economy travel with KLM from one of KLM UK and Ireland departure points via Amsterdam. The prize also includes the use of a smart phone and 1 (one) GoPro camera that will allow you to record elements of your road trip. Your prize will consist of activities (some of which will require a minimum level of fitness as outlined on the competition pages) from the list below, depending on your location:
Vancouver (British Columbia Road Trip) ‐ 6 activities available from: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park ‐ 230 ft above the Capilano River and is 450 ft long. Go on a cliff walk or treetops adventure. Land, Sea and Air Tour ‐ Vancouver's surrounding areas including a ferry across to an island, a hike through a rainforest and a floatplane back to Vancouver. Peak-to-Peak Gondola ‐ Links two peaks together by way of a gondola or cable car. Whistler Bear Tour ‐ Ride in a 4-wheel drive vehicle through mountain roads to see various wildlife including deer, coyote, ruffed grouse, red-tailed hawks and bears. Mountain Biking ‐ Sun Peaks with 2,000 feet of terrain accessible by lift. Canoeing McGillivray Lake ‐ Rented by the day or half-day. You must have prior canoeing experience to rent. Okanagan Wine Region ‐ Tour wineries for tastings. Myra Canyon Trestles ‐ 18 trestle bridges and 2 tunnels forming part of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Rent a bike in Kelowna. The Osoyoos Desert Centre ‐ An interactive education and research facility where guides offer insights into Canada's only true desert. Nk'Mip Cellars ‐ North America's first Aboriginal owned and operated winery. Visit Grouse Mountain ‐ Offers hiking, helicopter tours, paragliding, a 1-mile skyride journey, lumberjack shows, grizzlies and a steep 1.8-mile trail called the Grouse Grind.
Calgary (Alberta Road Trip) ‐ 6 activities available from: The Banff Hot Springs ‐ Sit and relax in hot mineral springs surrounded by spectacular scenery. The Alpine Walk Heli-Hike, Banff ‐ Explore the landscapes and mountain vistas. You'll fly in a helicopter to a secluded area high above the Bow River Valley followed by 3 to 4 hours of hiking. The Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience, Jasper ‐ Climb aboard a Brewster Ice Explorer for an 80-minute journey across the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Jasper Motorcycle Tours ‐ Explore the Rockies in the sidecar of a Harley Davidson driven by a professional rider. Golf at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge ‐ Play a round on a course that leads you through a wildlife corridor with snow-capped mountains in the background. Paddling Lake Louise ‐ Rent a kayak from the Blue Canoe dock and paddle on the lake. Horse Riding Lake Louise ‐ Go on a trailride past the lake and take in the views of Mts. Fairview and Victoria. Heritage Park Historical Village ‐ Visit Canada's largest living history museum, where guides dressed as pioneers add a touch of charm. Enjoy a ride on an authentic steam train or a riverboat. Visit Calgary between 5 and 14 July and go to The Calgary Stampede, a world-famous rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July. Canada Olympic Park ‐ Explore the park on a rented mountain bike or have a go on Canada's fastest zip wire on the top of the ski jump tower.
Toronto (Ontario Road Trip) ‐ 7 activities available from: CN Tower ‐ Ascend 1,136 ft to the top. Includes an option to do an EdgeWalk outside the tower. Casa Loma ‐ A European-style castle with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel and 5 acres of gardens. Niagara Falls and Niagra's Wine Region ‐ A day trip to the falls followed by a visit to some of Ontario's award winning wineries. Be sure to enjoy their sweet wines made from frozen grapes. Jetboat Niagra Falls ‐ A day trip to Niagra Falls and jetboat experience. Free Spirit Air Adventure ‐ Take off in a floatplane and land on Georgian Bay. Then fly over Sandbanks Provincial Park. Canoeing or kayaking on Rice Lake Ottawa's ByWard Market ‐ Visit one of Canada's oldest and biggest public markets. Ottawa Museums & Galleries ‐ Visit the National Gallery and the Museum of Civilization. Rideau Canal ‐ An historic waterway that winds through the heart of Ottawa and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Option to rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboats and bikes. Parliament Hill ‐ Visit the seat of Canada's federal government. Tours take visitors through public galleries, to the Senate and House of Commons with an option for a Sound and Light show in the evening. The Waring House Restaurant, Inn and Cookery School ‐ Offers a variety of classes from beginners to more established cooks under the guidance of local and guest chefs. Sandbanks Provincial Park ‐ On the shores of Lake Ontario and suitable for windsurfing, canoeing and swimming.
Montr!al (Qu!bec Road Trip) ‐ 7 activities available from: Cycling ‐ Rent a BIXI bike and cycle over 500 kilometres of bike paths. Montr!al Space for Life ‐ Visit a biodome, insectarium, botanical gardens and a planetarium. Pointe-à-Calli!re Museum of Archeology and History ‐ Showcases over 1000 years of human activities and architectural remains. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac ‐ Stay in this hotel with breathtaking views across the St Lawrence River. This hotel is subject to availability. First Nations Hotel-Museum ‐ Stay in this hotel where you will see how native Canadian cultures, such as the Iroquois, Plains and Plateau people lived. This hotel is subject to availability. Historic Qu!bec & Culinary Walking Tour ‐ Qu!bec City Ile d'Orl!ans ‐ Island on the St Lawrence Riverwith heritage villages. The Zip Line ‐ The Mountain Adventure Park of the Palissades, starting on a small terrace and travelling out over the lake at high speed. Rock Climbing ‐ The Mountain Adventure Park of the Palissades with rock walls for some challenging climbing. Sea Kayaking ‐ Go on a guided tour along the Saguenay Fjord. Includes safety instructions, fibreglass kayaks and paddles, waterproof clothing, dry bags and a trained guide. Whale Watching ‐ Go on a boat cruise up the Saguenay Fjord to spot minke, fin or blue whales that arrive in summer to feed. Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Baupr! ‐ Visit this basilica built to house a statue of St Anne the patron saint of Qu!bec. Canyon Saint-Anne ‐ Visit one of the highest suspension bridges in Quebec, 180 feet above the canyon and see the Sainte-Anne Waterfall plunge 243 feet.
ADDITIONAL PRIZE CONDITIONS: 11. The holiday prize is subject to the following conditions: a. Holiday locations, activities and dates are subject to availability. Travel will be subject to flight and hotel availability at the date of booking the trip. The Promoter accepts no responsibility in relation to the prize winner's conduct or their guests' conduct once the prize is claimed by the winner. b. All travel must be completed (including any return flight) by 11.59pm on 15 September 2013. c. Prize includes up to 10 days' car rental from the chosen destination airport. The nominated drivers must hold a valid, clean driving licence and be over 21 years of age. No alternative form of transportation will be provided. Car hire includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver insurance, theft protection insurance and airport/city surcharges but excludes fuel costs. If the chosen vehicle is not available for any reason whatsoever, a suitable alternative vehicle will be provided. d. All travel must be booked at least 1 week prior to the winner's preferred departure via the Promoter's travel agent. e. Extensions to the validity of the prize will not be allowed unless first authorised by the promotional agent. f. All travel is subject to the airline's standard terms and conditions. Once booked, flights cannot be altered or amended and no refunds are possible. g. Any amendments (where possible) to accommodation made by the prize winner after the booking is confirmed may be subject to administration charges levied by the specific supplier. h. Flights cannot be used in conjunction with any airline loyalty programme, any other discount, discount coupon(s) or vouchers(s), promotion(s) or special offer(s). i. For the avoidance of doubt, the prize does not include travel to and from the home to the airport, gratuities, meals, spending money over the CAD$1,000.00 included in the prize or other travel expenses unless otherwise stated, or any other costs of a personal nature not stated for winner and guests. j. Passports and Visas are the responsibility and cost of the prize winner (minimum 6 months validity beyond return date). The Promoter or travel agent cannot be held responsible if a prize winner or any of the travelling party fail to obtain the required travel documentation. k. The spending money of CAD$1,000.00 shall be provided in the form of a pre-paid credit card and shall be at the winner's risk. Should the card be lost or stolen, no replacement shall be provided. l. There is no cash alternative or refund for unused portions of the prize. m. The prize winner and his/her guests are responsible for and must comply with any health advice / regulations / inoculations required by any destination country. Any associated costs for this are the responsibility of the prize winner and their party (where applicable). n. The Promoter or Travel Agency will accept no responsibility for hotels / tours / transport companies etc. being withdrawn or amended. In the event of this, the travel agent will use reasonable endeavours to offer a suitable alternative. o. Travel insurance is not included in the prize but is mandatory. This will be the prize winner's responsibility and proof of insurance will be required prior to departure. p. Smart phone and GoPro camera must be returned within 30 days of completion of the holiday. Any costs associated in returning this phone will be covered by the Promoter.0
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