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Tour Packages

All tour prices are based on a minimum of 30 people and a maximum of 42 people, unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change, and tours are based on availability.

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City Highlights Tour


Toronto is a global city with nearly 100 spoken languages, the third largest theatre centre in the world and the fourth largest financial centre in North America. Why not begin your journey in Toronto by exploring what this diverse city has to offer? This tour will entail breathtaking sights such as the Rogers Centre (formerly the Skydome), the CN Tower (the world’s tallest free standing structure), and various ethnic neighbourhoods from Greektown to Chinatown. Toronto has it all. It’s yours to enjoy and discover!

Total: $43.00 CAD per person

Dates & Times Offered: 
Saturday, May 6, 2006 - 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Toronto Neighbourhoods

Toronto is a multicultural city of neighbourhoods, each with its own special identity and flavour. It is truly a city where people are encouraged to maintain their cultural heritage. From Chinatown to Greektown, Little Italy to Little Calcutta, Toronto’s most beautiful secrets are yours to discover. Take a tour through Chinatown, where you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of this thriving neighbourhood, and stop in Little Italy where an espresso or cappuccino is a must. Off to Greektown, the street is filled with colourful fruit and vegetable stands, butcher shops, boutiques and European style sidewalk cafes. En route back to the hotel, passing through Little Calcutta, notice the Indian restaurants, grocers and shops where traditional saris and scarves are plentiful.

Total: $44.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Architectural City Tour & Casa Loma

In the past 50 years, Toronto has changed from a relatively small city to one of the most spectacular metropolises in the world. You will see Casa Loma, a medieval castle built by an early 20th century financier; Spadina House, a historic home of the Austin family since 1866; BCE Place, which has incorporated a 19th-century bank building into the state-of-the-art award-winning modern building; and The Cabbagetown area, with its rows of beautifully preserved Victorian homes. Another highlight is the Hockey Hall of Fame’s original building, the Great Hall, which was built within ten years of the birth of hockey during a period of great prosperity and optimism in Canada's future. 

Total: $58.00 CAD per person

Dates & Times Offered:
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Vertical Reality over Toronto

Soar high above the Toronto skyline! Possibly catch a glimpse of a baseball game, fly eye-to-eye with the pod of the CN Tower and see Toronto like never before. You will be taken high above to witness the beauty and experience the awesome sensation of vertical flight. After you’ve seen Toronto by air, enjoy some free time at the beautiful Harbourfront and Queen’s Quay Terminal. Spend some time browsing in the lovely Queen's Quay Terminal shopping complex, located on the spectacular water's edge. 

Total: $140.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Niagara Falls by Night

You will experience the wonders of Niagara Falls like no other. By starting your tour in the early evening, you will witness this spectacular natural wonder in the mystery of the night. Stand at the brink of the Falls to view the multi-coloured illumination show. "To see the Falls at night is to be wide awake in the land of dreams" is how one Niagara visitor in the mid-1940s described the illumination of the Falls on Niagara. Each of the 21 Xenon spotlights illuminating the Falls at night has a brilliance of 250,000,000 candlepower. Truly awesome!

Total: $128.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Monday, May 8, 2006 - 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Hello Good Buys! - Shopping Tour 

Toronto's truly world-class shopping means brand names and unique finds, with incredible prices for visitors. Check out Yorkville, Toronto’s answer to Rodeo Drive, where you will find names like Tiffany, Armani, Prada and Versace. Mirvish Village, with its collection of artisans and specialty shops that range from elegant to quirky, Kensington Market and Chinatown too. Experience the bustling sidewalk markets along the maze of narrow streets. Then it’s off to the Toronto Eaton Centre with more than 285 shops and services in an architecturally magnificent building. Shop 'til you drop!

Total: $44.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Monday, May 8, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Chinatown and Dim Sum

Toronto’s Chinatown has grown immensely over the past decade, and it reputed to be the second largest Asian community in North America. This downtown community is vibrant; colourful wares are exhibited in the storefronts by the vendors, and the patrons fill the streets in droves while grocery shopping and mingling with neighbours. The diverse Asian cultures reflected here include Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai. You will enjoy a walking tour of this most interesting area, followed by dim sum or lunch in one of the many wonderful Chinese restaurants. 

Total: $89.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Sunday, May 7, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Walking Architectural Tour

Toronto is a city that, over the past 20 years, has evolved from a rather small unremarkable destination into a world-class metropolis boasting some of the most incredible architecture in the entire world. Your walking tour will include stops to view a selection of the following buildings: Rogers Centre, the CN Tower, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto’s Old City Hall, the Flatiron building and BCE Place to name a few.

Total: $20.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Sunday, May 7, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Olympic Museum Tour

The only venue of its kind in the world, Olympic Spirit Toronto presents the excitement, the passion and the ideals portrayed throughout Olympic history – not just from the eyes of spectators, but also from the athletes' perspective. Athletes who have competed in the Olympics are on staff, including rower Marnie McBean, who donated some of her Olympic medals to an Olympic Spirit Toronto display. A truly inspiring way to enjoy an afternoon.

Total: $69.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Sunday, May 7, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Art Gallery of Ontario and Queen Street Funk

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), a world-class art museum has a permanent collection of more than 15,000 works, including Canadian, Old Masters, contemporary art and the largest public collection of works from internationally acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore. Afterwards, explore eclectic Queen Street West with its fascinating trendy boutiques similar to New York's Soho or London's Notting Hill, where fashion on the street is worth a camera shot! There are many galleries showing contemporary art as well as a wealth of trendy bars, cafes and bistros.

Total: $65.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

City Tour with CN Tower and Hockey Hall of Fame

Toronto is a world-class city, highly regarded as the most livable city in the world. See the dazzling architecture, the spectacular harbour and exciting Theatre District. Highlights will include a selection of some of the following Toronto landmarks: Harbourfront; City Hall; Rogers Centre; the CN Tower, where you will be elevated to 1,136 feet; and the Hockey Hall of Fame, which houses the famed Stanley Cup. 

Total: $81.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Discover Toronto by Land, Water and Air

What a better way discover Toronto then by land, water and air! Highlights of the tour include driving by the following areas: City Hall, Rogers Centre, Theatre District, Yorkville and Harbourfront. Enjoy a fully narrated, one-hour sightseeing cruise through Toronto’s scenic Harbourfront and island parkways. After you’ve experienced Toronto by land and sea, let’s go up …way up to the world’s tallest free-standing structure – the CN Tower. What a memorable day!

Total: $86.00 CAD per person

Dates & Times Offered:
Saturday, May 6, 2006 - 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, 2006 - 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Monday, May 8, 2006 - 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Niagara . . . One of the Wonders of the World

Your trip to Toronto would not be complete without a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist boat. There will be some free time to do a little souvenir shopping before a delicious buffet lunch overlooking the Falls. As the coach heads back to Toronto, you will pass through the picturesque 19th-century town of Niagara-on-the-Lake where craft stores and specialty shops can be found on every corner. Niagara Falls is truly special – your camera is a must.

Total: $110.00 CAD per person

Dates & Times Offered:
Saturday, May 6, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 8, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ultimate Niagara Winery Experience

Enjoy a leisurely day in the Niagara Region, which is known as the Napa of the North and offers myriad award-winning wine estates. Take a tour and tasting at two world-class wineries, as well as a delicious winery lunch, from the freshest local ingredients. Then participate in an “Open Cellar Tour” and a tasting of three VQA wines. Not to be forgotten … you will have an opportunity to briefly see Niagara Falls. This is sure to be a wonderful day in the charming corner of Southern Ontario. 

Total: $166.00 CAD per person

Dates & Times Offered:
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

St. Jacobs - A Step Back in Time

Enjoy a fascinating tour exploring Mennonite culture and history. This tour will include a visit to a Mennonite home where handcrafted family quilts are displayed. See the last remaining covered bridge in Ontario and the St. Jacob’s Market, where several hundred merchants display their wares and local delicacies such as summer sausage and pure maple syrup. A wonderful luncheon buffet is included. Following lunch, wander through the picturesque village of St. Jacob’s, offering more than 90 craft studios, antiques shops and boutiques. 

Total: $93.00 CAD per person 

Date & Time Offered:
Saturday, May 6, 2006 - 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Distillery District Defined

Over the past century and a half, the former Gooderham and Worts complex has evolved from a single, wind-powered gristmill to an impressive distilling complex to a vibrant arts and retail complex. Originally built in the late 1880s as a stable and carriage house, it is also a popular destination for film locations; past productions include “Chicago,” “X-Men,” “The Recruit,” “Frequency," “Against The Ropes” and “The Hurricane." See how beer is made during a quick tour of the Mill Street Brewery, and experience a tasting of approximately five different beers brewed right before your eyes. The tour will conclude with lunch at a local Distillery restaurant.

Total: $119.00 CAD per person 

Date & Time Offered:
Saturday May 6, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

An Afternoon at the Shaw Festival 

The Shaw Festival is one of the largest repertory companies in North America. It is the only theatre in the world that specializes in plays written by George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries (1856-1950). Begin the afternoon with lunch at The Shaw Café and Wine Bar. Highly recognizable due to its architectural uniqueness with its circular facade, The Shaw Café prides itself in offering one of the finest selections of regional wines in the area and boasts a wonderful menu. After enjoying lunch, go to the Shaw Festival to see a fantastic, world-class production. 

Total: $188.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

All-Terrain Vehicles in Parry Sound

Get off the beaten track with this exciting tour in the Parry Sound and get carried away by the temptation of driving your own All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). This is a three-hour excursion in a medium-difficulty trail network. An experienced guide will welcome and initiate you into this extreme sport. After a quick lesson, your guide will accompany you on a private trail. The excursion offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Georgian Bay’s nature full of bounty forests, lakes and streams. (Warm clothing and closed shoes are required and may get soiled).

Total: $365.00 CAD per person, based on an excursion for 16 people

Date & Time Offered:
Monday, May 8, 2006 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Full-Day Vineyard Cycle Tour

The Jordan/Vineland area reveals many of Niagara's hidden treasures. Cycling the quiet roads will bring the unparalleled calm of the country. Climb up the Niagara Escarpment and relish the spectacular view of the Toronto skyline across Lake Ontario. Before lunch, visit Featherstone Estate Winery, where you will experience a unique and educational tasting. Your second visit is at Vineland Estates, "Ontario's most picturesque winery." Here you will have a tour of the winery production, a private tasting session and a spectacular lunch. You can visit the boutique and taste some of their finest wines. Cap off the day with some more fabulous biking on rural roads, relishing the feeling of fresh air, exercise, and a memorable wine and food experience. 

Total: $299.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Adventure in Niagara

Your trip to Toronto will not be complete without a visit to the most beautiful of the world's Seven Wonders and what better way to experience the Niagara Region than by an aerial tour and a Journey behind the Falls! As the helicopter gently lifts off, the awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region begin to appear below. Then feel the thunder with a journey behind the Falls! You emerge far below the rim of the gorge and right before you, the mighty river explodes after free-falling more than thirteen stories. After this fabulous journey, you will have time to do a little souvenir shopping before enjoying lunch overlooking the Falls. On the way back to Toronto, you will pass through the 19th-century town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Total: $218.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Monday, May 8, 2006 - 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Volunteer at the Daily Bread Food Bank

Daily Bread Food Bank is a busy warehouse with responsibility for getting food to thousands of families across the Greater Toronto Area each week. Members include neighbourhood food banks, lunch programs for children, drop-in centres, shelters and perinatal nutrition programs. Daily Bread moves approximately 11 million pounds of food within the Greater Toronto Area and 5 million pounds across Canada annually as part of the National Food Sharing Program. None of this is possible without the help of its thousands of volunteers. 

Total: $74.00 CAD per person

Date & Time Offered:
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 -
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.