FAQ’s
Q. What should I bring?
A. Given the nature of the courses and the use of the Bonavista Peninsula as a “living lab”, time will be spent both inside in a classroom-style setting as well as out in communities exploring historic sites, heritage builidings and enjoying the spectacular coastal setting. Be sure to inlucde good footwear and wind/waterproof clothing for outdoor pursuits and don’t forget your camera!
Q. What is the weather like in the spring/fall?
A. We recommend you dress in layers of warm and weatherproof clothing.
We strongly suggest good footwear (eg. hiking boots), a waterproof jacket and even gloves as the weather at those times of year can be unpredictable. Check the local forecast before you travel at www.ec.gc.ca.
Q. Where should I stay?
A. Both the “Building Place” and “Culinary Tourism” course are based in Bonavista and the headquarters hotel will be The Harbour Quarters.
The “Profitable Partnerships” course location will vary. Please refer to the course outline details for each course for recommended accommodations.
Q. How does the subsidy program work?
A. The Bonavista Insitute for Cultural Tourism is offering subsidies of up to 50% of eligible expenses to offest the cost of attending.
Eligible expenses include tuition, accomodations, any meals not included in the program and travel. Participants must pay the costs up front and be reimbursed following completion of the course. Some provinces may assist with an additional 25% subsidy. Please refer to the Tuition and Subsidy information page for more information.
Q. What form of payment is accepted?
A. Major credits cards (eg. VISA, Mastercard, American Express) are accepted for payment along with cheques or Purchase Orders.
Q. How will I be reimbursed?
A. Upon completion of the course, participants will be required to fill out a travel claim with receipts for all eligible expenses attached and submit this claim to the Bonavista Insitute for Cultural Tourism for reimbursement of the 50% subsidy. This same claim will then be sent to participating Provincial Tourism Departments for reimbursement of the additional 25% amount.
Q. When does the course start?
A. While course work begins on the morning of the first date of the course, we will expect participants to travel the day prior and attend an opening reception/meet and greet the evening before. For example, if the course dates are September 23-25, the opening reception will take place on the evening of Septemebr 22.
Q. When does the course finish?
A. The courses will finish early afternoon on the third day of the course dates. For example, if the course is scheduled for September 23-25, the course will end in the early afternoon of September 25.
This will allow some time for travel back to your destination that afternoon.
Q. How much free time is there?
A. These course are very interactive and involve full days. There will be refreshment breaks built into the learning schedule but in order to maximize your time in this learning environment, the days will be long and stimulating. There are no free evenings.
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