Holiday breaks
Vancouver School Board spring break: family trips
The Vancouver School Board calendar labels spring break as 15–25 March 2027, with the last school day on 12 March and return on 30 March. The full 13–29 March window is derived from those two dates and includes weekends and Easter days that the board does not label as spring break. Winter break is 21–31 December 2026, with the last school day on 18 December and return on 4 January. Other Metro Vancouver, private and francophone boards may differ.
The example this page uses
- From
- Vancouver
- Travelling as
- Family · 4 people
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Month
- March
- Total budget
- CAD 12,000
- Currency
- CAD
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| Spring break: 15–25 Mar 2027; last school day 12 Mar, return 30 Mar | Vancouver School Board only. Not all Metro Vancouver, BC, private or francophone boards. |
| Derived window between last day and return: 13–29 Mar 2027 | Vancouver School Board only. Not all Metro Vancouver, BC, private or francophone boards. |
| Winter break: 21–31 Dec 2026; last school day 18 Dec, return 4 Jan 2027 | Vancouver School Board only. Not all Metro Vancouver, BC, private or francophone boards. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Vancouver, 7 days, total budget CAD 12,000, March. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- Bolivia — SucreBoliviaEstimated whole trip3,320–5,210 CADWithin budget · Off-season in MarchOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers cities.
- EgyptEgyptEstimated whole trip8,200–12,850 CADTight fit · Great in MarchAffordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers cities and nature.
- MexicoMexicoEstimated whole trip6,800–10,550 CADTight fit · Great in MarchOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers cities and nature.
- MoroccoMoroccoEstimated whole trip8,400–13,150 CADTight fit · Great in MarchOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers nature and cities.
- TürkiyeTürkiyeEstimated whole trip9,100–14,300 CADTight fit · Fine in MarchOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers cities and nature.
- ColombiaColombiaEstimated whole trip7,200–13,300 CADTight fit · Great in MarchOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers nature and cities.
What to weigh
- The 17-day derived March window leaves room for a week away plus slack days.
- Easter weekend falls inside the window and may be a busy travel period (planning suggestion).
- The shortlist is ranked on modelled cost only; it does not filter by flight time, direct service, weather or entry rules. Check those yourself.
- The budget is an editable illustration in local currency for a family of four, not a typical, recommended or guaranteed amount.
Questions
- Is the whole 13–29 March period called spring break?
- No. The board labels 15–25 March; the wider window is derived from the last school day and return.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- Vancouver School Board — District calendar — Vancouver School Board only. Not all Metro Vancouver, BC, private or francophone boards.
Checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Badr Rachadi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- MusikAnimal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Martin St-Amant (S23678) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.