In 2007, NDGSCAA went international – to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Due to visa restrictions for some members who were not US citizens yet, the attendance was dramatically reduced. But it did not stop the Notre Dameans from having fun. On top of the official Vancouver Tour, the attendees took a ferry to Victoria to experience a touch of England! Buchart Gardens was the main attraction but everyone also enjoyed the “feel of being in London” with the Victorian architecture. Some ventured out to Vancouver Chinatown to purchase long-hankered for favorite fruits like lanzones and rambutan. Ms. Helen Biadoma hosted the Welcome Party and Sunday Picnic where the food was just out of this world. Gala Night was a celebration of our Filipino Culture – everyone came in their resplendent Barong Tagalog and Filipina dress or version thereof. It was a trip to remember for many who visited Canada for the first time.