French Canadian Line

Program Details

Destinations: Canada - Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Montréal // USA - Boston 

Program Dates: 10 day trip; May 5 - 14, 2026

SOLD OUT: Please email Ashley Badali, ashleybadali@weber.edu, for information on the next ID travel experience or to join the wait list!

Requirements:

Travel & Physical Demands

Physical Fitness: This experience has a moderate to demanding physical fitness level. The itinerary involves daily activities where the total time spent walking or standing will often exceed 3 hours.

Walking Pace: Participants should be prepared for an average of 10 miles per day covered at a continuous, brisk pace.

Transportation: Travel between major destinations is primarily by train. The longest continuous seating period will be approximately 2 hours. 

Itinerary

Items may vary and are subject to change.

March Pre-Departure Meeting

April 1: Pre-Departure Meeting

Date
 City Key Activities Summary
May 5 TORONTO Arrival & Modern Icons: OCAD Sharp Centre, Commerce Court (Mies), and group dinner in the Distillery District. Group Arrival.
May 6 TORONTO Design & Materials: Royal Ontario Museum (Libeskind), U of T campus walk, and an exclusive manufacturing tour. Full day of design focus.
May 7 TORONTO Museums & City: Art Gallery of Ontario, Casa Loma, and exploration of Kensington Market and Chinatown. Diverse urban exploration.
May 8 KINGSTON Heritage & Water: Tour of Fort Henry, historic core walking tour, and the 1000 Islands Discovery Cruise. Morning VIA Rail to Kingston. Evening VIA Rail to Ottawa.
May 9 OTTAWA Governmental Core: Guided tour of the Parliament Buildings, sketching at the Peace Tower and Rideau Canal, evening at ByWard Market. Focus on political architecture.
May 10 OTTAWA Museums & Form: National Gallery of Canada (Safdie) and Canadian Museum of History (Cardinal). Sunset sketch walk. Full day of cultural institutions.
May 11 MONTRÉAL Innovation & History: Tour of Habitat 67, Old Montréal architecture walk, and the Notre-Dame Basilica Light Show. Early morning VIA Rail transfer.
May 12 MONTRÉAL Design & Reflection: Visit to Lighting Factory & Showroom, Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), and a scenic walk in Mount Royal Plateau. Focus on contemporary design.
May 13 BOSTON Arrival & Institutions: Morning flight. Walk the Freedom Trail and visit the Boston Public Library (McKim, Mead & White). Group dinner in North End. Morning flight transfer.
May 14 BOSTON Farewell & Final Sites: Tour the historic Trinity Church and final group reflection before the evening flight home. Evening Departure.

Cost

Cost: $3,500

Deposit: $500

Full Cost Must be paid prior to trip departure

Included:
Hotel accommodations:  Relax and recharge each night in thoughtfully selected, conveniently located hotels. The program fee covers all overnight stays and includes complimentary daily breakfast at the accommodations.


Inter-City & Local Transportation: All necessary group transportation required by the official itinerary is covered. This includes all inter-city transfers via train between the Canadian cities, the one-way group flight from Montréal to Boston, and essential local public transit or charter service needed for group activities. 


Academic Program & Excursions: The fee covers enrollment for the associated credit hours of academic credit and access to all required tours and sites integral to the course curriculum. This includes admission fees for all museums, architectural landmarks, specialized tours, and cultural experiences listed in the official itinerary.

 

Safety & Preparation: Included are comprehensive international insurance for the program duration, mandatory pre-departure meetings in March and April, and all necessary safety protocols and emergency planning communicated by the University and trip leaders. 


Comprehensive Support & Resources Participants receive access to detailed pre-trip resources, including destination guides, packing tips, and opportunities to connect with faculty and fellow students before departure.


Networking, Packing Tips, Group Dynamic, Pre-Trip Destination Knowledge: Even before the trip begins you will have the opportunity to learn about the other participants, the amazing places you are headed, and what you will need to take you there.

 

Not Included:

  • Round-Trip Airfare (from your home city to Toronto, and from Boston back to your home city).
  • Meals: Daily Lunch and Dinner are not included, allowing participants flexibility in dining choices and budget.
  • Personal Expenses: Passport, souvenirs, shopping, optional activities, snacks, unscheduled travel, and personal incidentals are the responsibility of the participant.

 

Academic Courses

Students may enroll in up to 10 credit hours: 

  • ID 3020 (3)
  • ID 2990 (1)
  • ID 4830 (2)
  • ID 2860 (2)

Program Directors

Ashley Badali & Kristen Arnold

Our study abroad and in-country trips offer participants unforgettable, hands-on experiences. Earn college credit while exploring design and culture in real-world settings. With scholarships and complete trip planning, all you need to bring is your curiosity.

"The Best journeys answer questions that in the beginning you didn't even think to ask." - Jeff Johnson

ashleybadali@weber.edu

kristenarnold@weber.edu

Trip Cancellations

If Weber State cancels a trip for any reason, all participants will be refunded 100% of funds paid to the school. If a participant withdraws from the program for any reason, they are subject to the refund policy found on the first page of the application.  Deposits are always non-refundable, unless the program is canceled by Weber State.  No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to program start date. 

Refunds will NOT be given to students due to COVID-19 concerns. Before programs were canceled in 2020, every student was given the option to withdraw from programs without penalty due to COVID-19. This year students are applying, cognizant of the pandemic. Weber State will not intentionally place students into high risk situations. We will work together with Program Leaders and Departments on canceling should the destination demonstrate increased risks, be they from COVID or any other concern. As such, students must abide by the standard refund policy.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Study Abroad Office at (801) 626-8715.