The Contest is brought to you by Air Canada Vacations®. The Contest starts on April 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET and closes on June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET (hereinafter, the “Contest Period”).
The Contest is open to all Canadian residents who have reached the legal age of majority in their province or territory of residence prior to the Contest Period (each an “Eligible Participant”).
Directors, employees, representatives, or agents of Contest Organizer, Contest Sponsor (if applicable) and each of their respective parent, subsidiaries and affiliates, successors and assigns, and their respective media partners, advertising and promotional agencies (collectively, the “Contest Entities”), and members of the immediate family (parents, children, siblings and spouse, regardless of where they are domiciled) of any of the aforementioned and persons with whom any of the aforementioned are domiciled are not eligible to enter the Contest.
The Contest Organizer reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (including government-issued photo identification) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate, the legitimacy of any entry, or for any other reason deemed necessary to administer the Contest. Failure to provide such proof within the specified timeframe may result in disqualification.
No Purchase Necessary.
Eligible Participants can enter the Contest either via (I) Online Entry or (II) Mail-InEntry, detailed as follows:
Eligible Participants can enter the Contest by visiting the Contest website at travellerstoppicks.aircanadavacations.com during the Contest Period and voting for their favourite travel destinations and completing the online contest entry form.
Eligible Participants can also earn additional Eligible Entries when entering online by completing one or more of the following:
The Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook (the “Social Platform”). The Social Platform is hereby completely released of all liability by each entrant in this Contest. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest must be directed to the Contest Organizer and not to the Social Platform. You may only use your personal public Social Platform account(s) (not protected) to participate in this Contest. You understand that you are providing your information to the Contest Organizer and not to the Social Platform. All Submissions, as defined below, must comply with the terms, rules, policies and guidelines of the Social Platform (i.e. Facebook) (the “Social Platform Rules”).
Eligible Participants can earn up to a maximum of eleven (11) additional Eligible Entries via the two methods described above, for a total maximum of twelve (12) Eligible Entries, when entering the Contest online.
Eligible Participants can enter the Contest by mailing a fifty (50) word essay, in English or in French, about their dream vacation destination along with their name, address, e-mail address and telephone number to the following address:
Air Canada Vacations – Marketing
1440 Saint-Catherine Street West, Suite 600, Montreal, QC H3G1R8
Only one (1) entry per envelope is permitted for a maximum of one (1) entry per Eligible Participant during the Contest Period. Each mail-in entry will count as twelve (12) Eligible Entries, providing Eligible Participant with twelve (12) chances to win. Mail-in entries must be received by Contest Organizer before the end of the Contest Period. The Contest Organizer takes no responsibility for any lost, stolen, delayed, illegible, damaged, misdirected, late or destroyed mail-in entries. Essays that are not an original creation of the person submitting it, or which are illegal, defamatory or in any way obscene, all as determined solely by the Contest Organizer, will be disqualified.
To qualify as an Eligible Entry, all content and materials submitted (collectively, the “Submission”) must:
(i) be submitted and received in accordance with these Contest Rules during the applicable Contest Period;
(ii) include all required components and materials noted above; and
(iii) comply with these Contest Rules, including, but not limited to, the General Terms and Conditions listed below (all as determined by the Contest Organizer in its sole and absolute discretion).
Each Submission received from an Eligible Participant that meets the requirements above will be considered an “Eligible Entry” and collectively the “Eligible Entries”.
*Total maximum of twelve 12 Eligible Entries per Eligible Participant (regardless of method of entry) are allowed for the duration of the Contest Period*
By entering the Contest, each Eligible Participant agrees that their Eligible Entry, including any posts, written submissions, essays, pictures and/or videos (each a “Creative Work”), complies with the following restrictions (collectively, the “Content Restrictions”). Each Creative Work must:
· not be illegal, defamatory, hateful, obscene, or disparaging;
· not contain material that violates the laws orregulations of any jurisdiction, or that violates or infringes any third-party rights,including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or anyother intellectual property rights; and
· align with the values of Contest Organizer and thepurpose of the Contest.
Contest Organizer may choose to disqualify an Eligible Participant if it believes, in its sole discretion, that the Eligible Entry fails to comply with the Content Restrictions.
Each Eligible Participant warrants and represents the following:
· they are the sole and original creator andexclusive owner of any Creative Work forming part of the Submission;
· the Submission (including any Creative Work) does notinfringe on any rights of any third parties; and
· any third parties appearing in the Creative Workhave given appropriate consent to be featured and used as permitted herein.
Contest Organizer reserves the right to request releases from any third parties appearing in any Creative Work at any time. Failure to produce such releases upon request may result in disqualification, as determined by Contest Organizer in its sole and absolute discretion.
By participating in this Contest you hereby authorize Air Canada Vacations to use your Submission to the Contest which may be formatted, styled, grammatically corrected and/or translated ("herein after "IP") without limitations on any and all media channels and social media (including the Air Canada Vacations website), whether now known or hereafter devised for the promotion of Air Canada Vacations' Travellers’ Top Picks from September 1, 2026 to September 1, 2027. For clarity, Air Canada Vacations shall have no obligation to use your IP and such use is subject to Air Canada Vacations’ sole discretion.
By participating in this Contest, you confirm that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Contest Rules.
There is one (1) grand prize to be won (the “Prize”) consisting of the following:
Air Canada gift cards are subject to Air Canada Gift Card Terms & Conditions.
Travel Terms and Conditions
The Prize winner and their guest(s) are responsible for any and all costs, surcharges, fees, charges, expenses and taxes not expressly described herein including, without limitation, ground transportation, gratuities, merchandise, telephone calls, personal expenses of any nature for overnight layovers, meals and beverages, service charges, in-flight meals and entertainment, costs incurred to and from the departure point, obtaining sufficient personal travel insurance prior to departure, if desired, obtaining and carrying all necessary travel documentation, such as passports and visas and complying with entry, health, safety, customs and immigrations regulations and requirements.
The Prize winner agrees and acknowledges that Contest Organizer will not be liable if any of the guest(s) or the Prize winner are denied boarding due to any failure to comply with applicable travel restrictions or requirements.
The Prize winner and their guest(s) understand and acknowledge the risks related to the spread of infectious or contagious diseases and understands it remains their responsibility to take the necessary precautions applicable to any health hazards, including but not limited to COVID-19.
Other mandatory safety protocols may apply based on the nature of the Prize. Availability of the services and facilities may be impacted.
Prize Value
The value of the Prize is:
Total value of Prize
$5,000 CAD
Breakdown per Prize component
1 eGift Card - Valued at $2,000 CAD
3 eGift Cards - Valued at $1,000 CAD each
Prize must be accepted as awarded and may not be sold, transferred or converted to cash and will not be refunded if unused. Any difference between the approximate retail value and the actual costs of the Prizes will not be awarded. No substitutions, changes or extensions are permitted. Contest Organizer reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute the Prize for one of equal or greater value.
A random draw from all Eligible Entries received from Eligible Participants during the Contest Period to select the winner(s) of the Prize will be held at Contest Organizer’s offices located at 1440 Saint-Catherine Street West, Suite 600, Montreal, QC H3G1R8 on July 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The odds of winning a Prize will depend upon the total number of Eligible Entries received from Eligible Participants during the Contest Period. Limit of one (1) Prize per person.
In order to be declared a winner and claim their Prize, the Eligible Participant selected as per these Contest Rules will be contacted via the contact details or social media account used to enter the Contest. The selected Eligible Participant must confirm acceptance within three (3) calendar days of contact. Instructions for claiming the Prize will be provided by the Contest Organizer, Contest Sponsor (if applicable), or their representatives. Eligible Participants are solely responsible for ensuring their social media account settings allow receipt of such notification messages from the Contest Organizer (if applicable). Contest Organizer will not be liable for any failure of any website, Social Platform, communication system and/or network.
Failure by the selected Eligible Participant to confirm their acceptance within the specified time will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Prize. At its entire discretion, Contest Organizer may select another Eligible Participant among the Eligible Entries by the same selection method described above.
Before being declared a Prize winner, each selected Eligible Participant must:
Correctly answer a time-limited four-step mathematical skill-testing question;
Sign a declaration form confirming that they:
o comply with the eligibility requirements;
o have read and comply with the Contest Rules;
o accept the Prize as awarded;
o comply with any Prize conditions/restrictions;
o consent to the publication of their name, city of residence and photo without additional compensation; and
o acknowledge the disclaimer of liability from the Contest Entities and each of the foregoing entities’ directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents.
Guest(s) of the Prize winner must also sign a similar declaration form (if applicable).
Only the selected Eligible Participant(s) will be contacted. Once an Eligible Participant is declared a Prize winner by Contest Organizer, Prize redemption details will be provided.
Accuracy and Verification of Submissions. All Submissions and all information provided, by Eligible Participants must be complete and accurate. Contest Organizer is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, any error or technological malfunctions, telephone or internet interruptions and/or any late/incomplete/erroneously completed Prize claims or declaration forms.
All Submissions are subject to verification by Contest Organizer and may be disqualified if received outside of the Contest Period, are incomplete, illegible, irregular, photocopied or otherwise reproduced, submitted through illicit means or if they contain any false statements, or do not conform to or satisfy any condition of these Contest Rules.
Ownership and Use of Submissions. All Submissions become property of the Contest Organizer and will not be returned. Each Eligible Participant grants permission for Contest Organizer and Contest Sponsor (if applicable) to: (i) use the contents of their Eligible Entry including name and address for editorial, advertising, marketing and promotional purposes in any and all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, in perpetuity, without compensation, notification or permission; and (ii) publish without compensation the full name, city of residence, and photograph of all Prize winners and Eligible Participants waive all rights with respect to printed, broadcast and other forms of publicity.
Personal Information. By entering the Contest, Eligible Participants expressly consent to the Contest Organizer, Contest Sponsor (if applicable), media partners, advertising and promotional agencies, storing, sharing and using their name, mailing address, telephone number, email address and Aeroplan membership number (if applicable) (collectively, “Personal Information”) submitted with their Eligible Entry only for the purpose of administering the Contest.
Contest Organizer will use and retain Personal Information in accordance with applicable laws and the Contest Organizer’s Privacy Policy.
Contest Integrity and Disqualification. If the Contest cannot proceed as planned due to tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause, the Contest Organizer may, at its sole discretion and without notice, suspend, modify or terminate the Contest, in whole or in part, with no further obligations to Eligible Participants. If the Contest Organizer determines, at its sole discretion, that any entry compromises the integrity of the Contest, the Contest Organizer reserves the right to disqualify the entry at issue or terminate the Contest in its entirety with no further obligations to Eligible Participants.
The Contest Organizer further reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual from the Contest, and/or to revoke, rescind, withhold or otherwise limit the Prize awarded, and/or to ban the individual from any future contest of the Contest Organizer who it finds or believes to be:
(i) tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest;
(ii) violating the Contest Rules or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person;
(iii) engaging in conduct which brings the Contest Organizer into public disrepute, contempt, scandal, or ridicule, or which shocks, insults, or offends the community or any group or class thereof, or offends public morals and decency or which reflects unfavourably upon the Contest Entities and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns, or their respective products or services, as determined in the reasonable discretion of the Contest Organizer; or
(iv) posting or making available to the public any content of any form on any media (including any social media platform) that mentions, tags, alludes to, or associates itself in any way with the Contest and/or Prize which, in the reasonable discretion of the Contest Organizer, infringes on or otherwise violates the rights of the Contest Entities and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns.
Limitation of Liability. By entering this Contest, Eligible Participants agree that the Contest Entities do not make any representation or warranty, or assume any liability beyond, where applicable, what has been described as the Prize in these Contest Rules.
Final Decisions. Eligible Participants agree to be bound by all decisions of the Contest Organizer and/or Contest Sponsor (if applicable) regarding the Contest which shall be final and binding in all respects.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The Contest is subject to all applicable national, federal, provincial and local laws and regulations. Unless otherwise provided at law, all actions, proceedings or litigation relating hereto shall be adjudicated in the judicial district of Montreal, province of Quebec, and the parties consent to such exclusive venue and jurisdiction.
Intellectual Property. All intellectual property, including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, logos, designs, promotional materials, web pages, source code, drawings, illustrations, slogans and representations is owned by Contest Organizer and/or Contest Sponsor (if applicable) and/or their affiliates. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized copying or use of any copyrighted material or intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.
Severability. If any provision of these Contest Rules is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue in full force and effect. The invalidity of any one provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
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