Niagara Falls & Region
Monday, June 30, 2008
Tour Price: US $150, includes lunch
Duration: 9am - 6pm
*A minimum of 50 paid participants is required to avoid cancellation.
Take advantage of Toronto's geographical location and visit one of the
wonders of the world! Less than 2 hours away, Niagara Falls is a
sightseeing experience not to be missed. Niagara Falls is undeniably
one of the most incredible wonders of the world. Novelist Charles
Dickens wrote, “Niagara was at once stamped upon my heart, an image of
beauty, to remain there changeless and indelible.”
Your journey will take you along the Niagara Parkway, providing an
opportunity to view the impressive Niagara Gorge with its swirling
whirlpool rapids. You will pass by the world's largest floral clock
before arriving in Niagara Falls. There will be a short bus
orientation tour of the area with a stop for some shopping and a brief
photo opportunity. There will be ample time to explore one of nature’s
most beautiful attractions and experience the Maid of the Mist, a boat
adventure to the base of the falls where you can feel the mist on your
face.
Lunch will take place in one of the restaurants overlooking Niagara
Falls.
Your next stop will be to one of Niagara’s world-renowned wineries –
Peller Estates. Peller Estates Winery offers a one-of-a-kind
experience designed for the discerning group who wants to spend an
unforgettable afternoon in wine country. You will have the opportunity
to interact with the winemaker, to be hands on in the vineyard and the
underground barrel cellar, and enjoy a tasting of VQA wines including
the infamous ice-wine.
The group will then make their way to the wondrous region of
Niagara-on-the-Lake, a charming 19th century town. Niagara-on-the-Lake
is a beautiful town full of lush parks and gardens, historic sites,
award-winning wineries and some of Canada's finest Victorian
architecture. In fact, Niagara-on-the-Lake recently won the "Prettiest
Town in Canada" award and placed second for "Prettiest Town in the
World.” There will be ample time to explore the quaint boutiques that
line the streets in this picturesque town.
Happy Birthday Canada! Dinner Cruise Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Tour Price: US $150, includes dinner
Duration: 6:45 pm - 12:30 am
*A minimum of 50 paid participants is required to avoid cancellation.
Join Canada in celebrating her 141st birthday aboard one of the many
ships that cruise Toronto's harbor. Not only does the harbor provide
the best vantage point to view Toronto's spectacular skyline,
fireworks will light up the sky as you dance the night away! A
delicious buffet dinner will be prepared by the chef on board.
Transportation to & from the hotel is included.
Step Back In Time to Vaudeville!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Tour Price: US $90, includes lunch
Duration: 9am - 1pm
*A minimum of 30 paid participants is required to avoid
cancellation.
The Vaudeville era not only provided audiences with memorable
performances but it left a legacy of a breathtakingly beautiful
theatre complex. This exclusive program will take you on an exciting
journey back to the opulence of the 1920’s as you visit two of
Toronto’s magnificently restored vaudeville houses - the Elgin
Theatre & Winter Garden Theatres. Designed by the world-renowned
Scottish born architect Thomas Lamb, these theatres once featured
famous vaudeville and silent movie entertainers including Mary
Pickford and even Archie Leach - also known as Cary Grant! Almost
lost to the fast paced growth of Toronto, these monuments to the
Vaudeville era have been painstakingly restored to their original
splendor. The historic Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres is the last
operating double-decker theatre complex in the world, containing two
separate Edwardian theatres. The elegant Elgin Theatre is located on
the street level but the true treasure is the rooftop Winter Garden
located immediately above. As the doors open to the Winter Garden,
you will feel as if you have stepped into a secret fantasy garden as
you view the magnificent hand painted walls of trailing vines and
flowers and breathtaking decor. After the doors closed in 1928, this
hidden jewel remained forgotten until it was purchased and its
restoration began in 1987.
Upon arrival, the group will be taken on a guided tour of the
restored theatres beginning with the Elgin Theatre followed by the
Winter Garden Theatre.
Following the tour of the theatre, guests will be escorted on a tour
of Toronto’s secret city - the underground! Art, history, shops -
your guide will share the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of Toronto’s PATH system.
At the conclusion of the tour, the guide will escort those who wish
to return to the hotel, or you may choose to continue shopping and
return at your leisure. A delicious lunch will be served in one of
the restaurants located in the underground city.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
