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Several Pre-and post conference trips have been designed for your pleasure by two different travel companies. Please deal directly with the company to get your questions answered and book your tours. Note: all prices are in Canadian dollars.
Please note that the prices listed below are subject to change but are the best estimates available at publication time (October 2018). Participants can confirm all tour details and costs directly with the tour provider.
Pre- and post- event tours offered by ‘Going Places Together’
If you have any questions, please email Nancy Walsh at nancy@goingplacestogether.com
Option # 4
Circle Georgian Bay [Pre- event Tour]
5 Days June 16-20, 2019 – minimum 25 participants
We begin our circle of Georgian Bay by travelling through the Bruce Peninsula to Tobermory to board the Chi Cheemaun for our 2-hour cruise across the narrows of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.
We’ll spend 2 nights on Manitoulin Island, with an in-depth tour and a cruise aboard the Grand Heron. Crossing the historic land bridge, we will travel through the La Cloche Mountains before arriving at the Big Nickel and Science North in Sudbury.
We’ll then visit Huronia Museum and enjoy a performance at King’s Wharf Theatre, nestled within Discovery Harbor, the historic 19th century British naval and military base.
Includes: transportation, fully guided, breakfast daily, 1 lunch, welcome and 3 dinners, and HST. Cost per person:
Twin $1298.00
Triple $1198.00
Single $1678.00
Option # 6
All Canadian Agawa Canyon [Post-event tour]
5 Days June 23-27, 2019 – minimum 25 participants
We will travel the Bruce Peninsula and, once we reach Tobermory, check in for our early evening ferry to Manitoulin Island aboard the Chi Cheemaun. We will spend the night in Little Current and enjoy a guided tour of the island before continuing to Sault Ste Marie for 2 nights.
A particular highlight of this tour will be an all-day excursion on the Algoma Central Train. Experience the thrill of crossing a trestle bridge and then descending 500 feet to the floor of the famous canyon. Walk along the Agawa River to Bridal Veil Falls or climb the stairs to the observation level for an incredible view of the Canyon.
Our 2nd day in Sault Ste Marie will see us visit the Canadian Bush Plane Heritage Centre, before making our way to Sudbury and the spectacular scenery of the north shore. We’ll make a stop in French River, Canada’s First Heritage River, as we make our way back to Toronto.
Includes: transportation, fully guided, breakfast daily, 2 lunches and HST.
Cost per person
Twin $1318.00
Triple $1198.00
Single $1688.00
Option #8
Niagara Falls [Post-event Tour]
3 Days June 23-25, 2019 – minimum 25 participants
Leaving Toronto, we travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to the wine region of Niagara. Enjoy an included wine tour and tasting before we follow the path of the Niagara gorge to Niagara Falls.
A special treat is an evening dinner overlooking the Falls. Our next thrill is the exhilarating ride to the Falls on board Hornblower’s Maid of the Mist.
Our tour will offer plenty of time to enjoy all that makes Niagara Falls special from amazing public gardens, to the Clifton Hill attractions and Whirlpool Jetboats. We will also visit Bird Kingdom and a Chocolate Factory before making our way back to Toronto. Includes: transportation, fully guided, breakfast daily, dinner and HST.
Cost per person
Twin $678.00
Triple $618.00
Single $878.00
Pre- and post- event tours offered by ‘ New Wave Travel’
If you have any questions, please email Suzanne Schurmann at suzanne@newwavetravel.net
Option # 1
Montreal, Quebec City & Ottawa [Pre- event Tour]
5 Days June 16-20, 2019 – minimum 20 participants
June 16: Travel from Toronto to Montreal. Upon arrival, enjoy the night to explore the city lights of Montreal. Overnight at the Hôtel Faubourg.
June 17: Montreal – Quebec City. Enjoy the day sightseeing and exploring in the city of Montreal. There will be a morning hike up Mount Royal, a visit to Notre Dame Basilique and the Olympic Stadium. Followed by travel to Quebec City and the next 2 nights at the Hôtel Champlain Vieux or similar.
June 18: Start the day with an excursion to Montmorency Falls and the Plains of Abraham. Visit Chateau Frontenac and walk through the streets of old Quebec, full of boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
June 19: Early morning departure to Ottawa, the nation’s capital. Visit the Parliament Buildings and view the city from the Peace Tower followed by a visit to Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of every Governor General since 1867. Overnight at the Best Western Plus in Ottawa.
June 20: Return to Toronto to Hotel Hilton by early afternoon (Approx. 1:00pm) Included: Tour guide, 4 breakfasts, 4 nights hotel, and transportation.
$1775 per person plus 13% tax, 15% Gratuity.
Option # 2 NIAGARA FALLS AND ST. JACOBS [Pre- event Tour]
2 Days June 18-19, 2019 – minimum 20 participants
June 18: Pick up at the Toronto Hilton Hotel and travel to Niagara Falls. Our first stop will be at a winery to sample some of the region’s wines. From here, we will visit Niagara on the Lake and the Niagara Parkway with stops at Queenston Heights, the Floral Clock, Power Generating Stations and Whirlpool rapids before the day’s highlight, the Hornblower Niagara Cruise. Overnight Best Western Plus.
June 19: Travel from Niagara Falls to St. Jacobs Mennonite Country to experience Mennonite history, faith and lifestyle. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the village and have a taste of the culture with a visit to the Shiloh and hiking and walking trails along the river. See Southern Ontario’s nature and wildlife at its best. Followed by an evening return to Toronto Hilton.
PLEASE NOTE: this tour returns one day before the conference begins.
Included: 1 breakfast, tour guide, wine tasting, Hornblower Niagara Boat Tour, transportation, overnight at the Best Western Plus.
$897 per Person plus 13% tax, 15% Gratuity.
Please see the links below for more information about these tour options
The above 3 tours are being offered by Nancy Walsh of ‘Going Places Together’.
To see the full itinerary for each offered tour please click here.
For registration/reservation forms please click here
For more information about the two tours from 'New Wave Travel', please click here
