Tournaments in Canada
Combine your tour with a tournament in your host country, the following is a small example of such tournaments.Contact us for more details.| Tournament | Location | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Rites of Spring | Fredericton, NB | - |
| St John Bruins Beach 7s | St John,NB | - |
| Sasquatch Social 7s | Chilliwack,BC | - |
| Simon Fraser Uni Intl 7s | Abbotsford, BC | - |
| Toronto Classic Womens | Brampton, ON | - |
| Truro Molson Export Indoor 7s | Truro, NS | - |
| Winnipeg Saracens | Winnipeg, MB | - |
| Kelowna RFC Life Span Open 10s | Kelowna, BC | - |
| London St Georges 10s | London, ON | - |
| Magnificent 7s | Markham, ON | - |
| Calgary Stampede | Calgary, AB | - |
| Edmonton Rugby Fest | Edmonton, AB | - |
| Alberta Minor Challenge Cup | Calgary, AB | - |
| Annual Walter Ellis Memorial | Saint John, NB | - |
| Banff 10s | Banff, AB | - |
Sample Itinerary
Canada
Day 1 – UK – Calgary – BanffTransatlantic flight, short internal flight
Check in to your hotel
Free evening to relax
Day 2 – Banff
Visit to Calgary to experience the remarkable Calgary Stampede
Evening at leisure
Day 3 – Banff
Training session at a local Rugby club
Afternoon and evening at leisure
Day 4 – Banff
First fixture of the tour
Post match hospitality
Sightseeing tour of Calgary including Olympic Park, Calgary Tower
Evening at leisure
Day 5 – Banff
Day at leisure to discover Banff
Evening of relaxation
Day 6 – Banff
Full day of sightseeing in Banff
Highlights include Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and Bow River Falls
Take the Tunnel Mountain Drive and the Banff Gondola
Evening to relax
Day 7 – Banff – Golden
Transfer to Golden
Evening to discover Golden
Day 8 – Golden – Kelowna
White water rafting at McClaren Lodge including a well earned barbeque
Transfer to Kelowna through the Okanagan region
Evening sightseeing in Kelowna
Day 9 – Kelowna
Training session
Evening at leisure
Day 10 – Kelowna
Second fixture of the tour
Post match hospitality
Evening at leisure
Day 11 – Kelowna
Full day sightseeing or relaxing
Day 12 – Kelowna – Victoria
Transfer to Victoria along the Coquihalla Highway
Board the Tsawassen Ferry into Victoria
Evening free to discover Victoria
Day 13 – Victoria
Day at leisure in Victoria
Day 14 – Victoria
Transfer to a local club for a training session
Afternoon and evening to relax
Day 15 – Victoria
Day at leisure
Day 16 – Victoria
Great Pacific Whale Watching excursion
Evening at leisure
Day 17 – Victoria
Third fixture of the tour
Dinner and post match hospitality with your hosts
Day 18 – Victoria – Vancouver
Transfer to Vancouver via ferry
Check in to your hotel
Evening at leisure to discover Vancouver
Day 19 – Vancouver
Fourth fixture
Post match hospitality
Evening at leisure
Day 20 – Vancouver
Training session at local club
Afternoon free to arrange sightseeing
Evening free
Day 21 – Vancouver
Day and evening at leisure to relax and discover Vancouver
Day 22 – Vancouver
Day and evening at leisure to relax and discover Vancouver
Day 23 – Vancouver
Transfer to Vancouver airport
Board your transatlantic flight
Day 24 – Vancouver – UK
Arrive at your UK airport
Rugby tours & tournaments in Canada
Touring in Canada
Rugby has a long history in Canada with its initial appearance way back in the 1860's; its early growth was credited to the Army and Navy bringing the game into the country. Since its humble beginnings, the Canadians have battled with the constraints that the climate of the country has put upon them. Blessed with harsh winters and a relatively small population in regards to its size, there were a few hurdles to jump to get the game fully established in the country. However it is now well represented in all 10 provinces.The Canadians are fully aware that the future of the sport is in the hands of the young, with most of the new players being young Canadian athletes. The sport is big in schools as well, meaning there will be no shortage of fixtures for all age groups and levels of skill.
Canada as a country is as impressive as the quality of rugby played there. There is some fantastic scenery - amazing mountains, lakes and forests as well as action packed cities with never ending entertainment. Toronto, Canada's largest city has some incredible landmarks, the most famous being the CN Tower that dominates the cities skyline. A trip to the top of this massive building is a nerve-racking experience, but definitely worth it as you can see for miles. On a good day you can see straight into the open roof of the incredible Sky Dome which is the home of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball team. Tours around the stadium are available depending on the fixture list.
A visit to Niagara Falls, just out side Toronto, is a must. You will marvel at the incredible horseshoe shaped natural wonder and, for the brave, a trip into the spray of the falls is available on the 'Maid of the Mist'. On the West Coast of the country is the British Columbia Province, there is an abundance of rugby in this area
Rugby was first played in the region in 1876, and the Vancouver Rugby Club was formed in 1888. Over the last 30 years rugby has made steady progress in British Columbia and is continually building, there is a big emphasis on Mini's Rugby, meaning there will be fixtures for all.
Vancouver is another fantastic city: gleaming skyscrapers nestle between soaring mountains and the beautiful Pacific Ocean, providing an amazing backdrop for your rugby fixtures.
Canada, with its vast diverse landscape, famous cities and rugby culture, is an ideal place to tour.
