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 FAQs (About Us):
Here are some of the regular queries.
If you have a question about our Toronto based trips, please call our office toll free at 1.888.425.2327 or email toronto@saltybear.com
If you have a question about our Halifax based trips, please call our Halifax office toll free in North America at 1.888.425.2327 or send us a note at halifax@saltybear.com.
Q: Is there an age limit for your trips?
A: No. Our groups generally fall into the 20-40 year old range, but we’ve hosted travelers in their 60’s and those still enjoying their teens.
Q: How do I book a trip?
A: You can book online , call us or email.
For our Toronto based trips, please call our Toronto office locally @ 416.642.0803, toll free @ 1.888.425.2327or email toronto@saltybear.com
For our Halifax based trips, please call our Halifax office locally @ 902.756.2750, toll free @ 1.888.425.2327 or email halifax@saltybear.com.
Q: What days of the week do the trips leave?
A: Please refer to either our Toronto based trips page or Halifax based trips page for details.
Q: Where and when can I be picked up?
A: For our Toronto based trips, we pick up at the following locations and times:
- Neill-Wycik 96 Gerrard St. East 09:00
- HI Toronto 76 Church St. 09:15
- Canadiana Backpackers 42 Widmer St. 09:30
- Global Village Backpackers 460 King St. West 09:40
If you are staying with Planet Traveller’s, College Hostel or another downtown accommodation partner, please contact our Toronto office and we’ll be happy to arrange a pick up for you. Our Toronto office can be reached locally @ 416.642.0803, toll free @ 1.888.425.2327 or email @ toronto@saltybear.com
For our Halifax based trips, we pick up at the following locations and times:
- Halifax Backpackers 2193 Gottingen St. 08:15
- Dalhousie University SUB 6136 University Ave. 08:30
- Saint Mary’s University (Arena) 920 Tower Rd. 08:45
- HI Halifax 1253 Barrington St. 09:00
If you are staying with another downtown accommodation partner, please contact our Halifax office and we’ll be happy to arrange a pick up for you. Our Halifax office can be reached locally @ 902.756-2750, toll free @ 1.888.425.2327 or email @ halifax@saltybear.com.
Q: What does the price of the trip include? What are the extra costs?
A: For our Toronto-Niagara Falls trip, the price includes the best guides in the business with full commentary, round trip transportation, small groups (max 14), lots of free time at the Falls, Floral Clock, Historic Queenston Heights, Clifton Hill, Beautiful Niagara on the Lake, The Great Niagara Whirlpool, free wine tasting at an award winning winery and guaranteed outstanding value!
Optional activities on our Toronto-Niagara trip include Maid of the Mist, Skylon Tower Attraction, Journey behind the Falls and Niagara Helicopter ride.
For our Halifax based trips, the price includes the best guides in the business with full commentary, transportation, small groups (max 14), dorm style overnights (except Halifax) in two to four person dorms, guided walks/hikes, beaches, bonfires, swimming, wildlife encounters, national and provincial park access, ferry/bridge passes and guaranteed outstanding value!
Optional activities with our Halifax based trips include whale watching, kayaking, sailing (all $25) biking and river tubing ($10).
With food, we’ll make grocery store stops to keep you food costs low and you can choose to picnic and cook yourself, join in on a group meal or visit a local café or restaurant.
Q: What sort of budget should I plan for my trip?
A: $15-$30 per day generally feeds and waters the average Salty Bear traveler.
Q: In what sort of places do we sleep? Do I have to book my own accommodation?
A: A good night's sleep is vital to a happy trip and all our accommodations are clean, comfortable and unique. All locations include linens and do not accept sleeping bags. All are equipped with kitchen, internet, laundry facilities and feature the best ocean front and lake front views in the country!
For our Toronto-Niagara day trip, we don’t include accommodation in our pricing. Please refer to our quick links tab on the front page to learn more about our accommodation partners.
For our Halifax based trips, all en route accommodations are included in the pricing except Halifax and therefore each traveler is responsible for booking their accommodations in Halifax.
Q: Do I have to book the activities?
A: No. Our guides will ask you which ones you’d like to participate in and help you get set up with them. Pay only for the ones in which you wish to participate.
Activities with our Toronto-Niagara trip include Maid of the Mist (boat ride by the Falls), Niagara Helicopter (above the Falls), Journey behind the Falls and Skylon Tower.
Activities with our Halifax based trips include whale watching, kayaking, sailing, biking and walking/hiking.
Q: Are there cheap group meals or can I cook for myself?
A: Both! All our accommodations are equipped with full kitchens, which you are welcome to use. We also promote picnic style lunches when the weather cooperates or you may choose to go eat at a local restaurant or café on your own schedule.
Q: What is the weather like? Do I need my fur-lined underwear?
A: You can definitely bring them, but summers are warm on the East Coast. Humidity is low and temperatures range from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.
For example, because you'll be hiking and whale watching in the same day, we recommend layers. The weather changes, so change with it! Bring your swimmers, flip flops and a pair of hiking shoes.
Q: What are the buses like?
A: Safe & Sexy! We travel in comfortable, clean 15 passenger buses that are insured and inspected according to the highest provincial and national standard. |
