Terms & Conditions
1. SPONSOR
The "Father's Day Grizzly Bear Adventure Giveaway" (the "Contest") is conducted by Gold Star Canadian Tours, located at 10060 Jasper Ave, Tower 1, Suite 2020, Edmonton AB, T5J 3R8 (the "Sponsor").
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1 The Contest is open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory at the time of entry.
2.2 Employees, representatives, and agents of the Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household are not eligible to enter.
3. PROMOTIONAL CONTEST PERIOD
The Contest begins at 12:00 PM MDT on March 19, 2026, and ends at 11:59 AM MDT on March 30, 2026 (the "Contest Period"). Entries received outside the Contest Period will not be eligible.
4. HOW TO ENTER
4.1 No Purchase Necessary. To enter, the participant must do all of the following (i) follow @gold_star_canadian_tours on Instagram, (ii) tag another user in the comments of the giveaway post, and (iii) enter their email address via the contest entry form linked in the Sponsor's bio (the "Entry"). Only one (1) entry per participant.
4.2 The Sponsor reserves the right to request proof of identity or of eligibility to the Contest at any time and at its sole discretion. The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is incomplete, fraudulent, submitted using multiple accounts or identities, or otherwise not in compliance with these Rules. Automated or scripted entries are prohibited and will be disqualified.
5. PRIZE
There is one (1) Grand Prize available to be won, consisting of:
Two (2) seats on the One-Day Grizzly Bear Expedition from Edmonton on June 21, 2026.
Two-night hotel stay at Fairfield by Marriott Edmonton International Airport (Guest Room – Two Queen Beds) from June 20–22, 2026.
$1,000 WestJet voucher to assist with travel to Edmonton.
Approximate Retail Value: $4,700 CAD
The prize must be accepted as awarded, is non-transferable, and may not be substituted, exchanged, or redeemed for cash. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the prize (or portion thereof) with a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
6. TRAVEL CONDITIONS
The prize is valid only for the specified travel dates June 20–22, 2026. If the winner is unable to travel on these dates, the prize will be forfeited and no alternative dates or compensation will be provided. The winner and their guest must complete any required waivers or documentation.
The winner and guest are responsible for all costs not specifically included in the prize, including but not limited to:
Travel costs beyond the $1,000 flight voucher
Transportation to/from their home airport
Meals not included in the tour
Travel insurance
Baggage fees
Personal expenses
The WestJet flight voucher is subject to the airline's terms and conditions.
7. WINNER SELECTION
One (1) eligible participant will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. The Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of the winner before the prize is awarded.
The draw will take place on or about April 2, 2026.
The selected entrant will be notified by email within five (5) business days of the draw. To be declared the winner, the selected entrant must:
Correctly answer a time-limited, mathematical skill-testing question, and
Complete and return a Declaration of Compliance and Release form within three (3) days of notification.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification, and an alternate entrant may be selected.
8. ODDS OF WINNING
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period.
9. PUBLICITY
By accepting the prize, the winner agrees that the Sponsor may use their name, city of residence, and likeness for promotional purposes in any media without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
10. LIABILITY RELEASE
By entering the Contest and/or accepting the prize, participants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, its affiliates, partners, employees, agents, and representatives from any liability arising from participation in the Contest or acceptance or use of the prize. Participation in wildlife tours and outdoor excursions may involve certain risks. The winner and guest will be required to sign applicable waivers prior to participation.
11. PRIVACY
By entering this Contest, participants consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information by the Sponsor for the purposes of administering this Contest and contacting the winner.
By submitting their email address through the contest entry form, participants also agree to receive email communications from Gold Star Canadian Tours, including, but not limited to, updates, promotions, and tour announcements. Participants may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in all emails.
Personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties except as necessary to administer the Contest or as required by law.
12. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations.
The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Contest at any time, without notice, if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond Sponsor's reasonable control impairs the integrity of the Contest.
The Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, misdirected, or delayed entries due to technical or internet failures.
The Sponsor shall not be responsible for technical, typographical, or other errors in the administration of the Contest.
13. GOVERNING LAW
The Contest and these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, excluding the residents of Quebec.
14. INSTAGRAM DISCLAIMER
Participants must have a valid Instagram account and comply with Instagram's terms of use. This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By participating, entrants release Instagram from any responsibility related to this promotion.
