Niagara Falls and Canada*

This comprehensive tour includes the natural beauty of Canada’s Horseshoe Falls and the majestic power of our own American Falls. Come witness the thundering, churning waters of this natural wonder, as well as many other area attractions.

Day 1 – Niagara Falls, Ontario – Today we drive north across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York State. We cross the Canadian Border and arrive at our hotel about sundown. Our hotel accommodations for the next three nights will be in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Day 2 – Table Rock – Niagara’s Fury – Niagara SkyWheel – Hornblower Boat Ride – Queen Victoria Restaurant – After an included breakfast, a local guide will step aboard our coach and provide an exciting tour of the Table Rock area. Table Rock Centre is the heart of Niagara Parks, where every year over eight million visitors stand close to the thundering water rushing over the brink of Horseshoe Falls! Next, we visit Niagara’s newest attraction, Niagara’s Fury. This 4D motion theater brings the history and creation of the Falls to life in a multi-sensory presentation. This afternoon, we ride the thrilling Niagara SkyWheel. Climate controlled gondolas soar 175 feet above Niagara for memorable views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Niagara River, and other landmarks. After lunch on our own, we get an exciting, close-up view of this great natural wonder of thundering, churning waters as we take a boat ride on the Hornblower, Canada’s most iconic experience. Tonight, we have included dinner at the Queen Victoria Restaurant. What a view! What memories! Overnight same hotel.

Day 3 – American Falls – Luna Island – Goat Island – Cave of the Winds – Power Vista Museum – Butterfly Conservatory – Greg Frewin Dinner Theater – After an included breakfast, we depart with a local guide on a day excursion that takes us back to Niagara Falls, New York for a visit to the American Falls. We will see Luna Island, Cave of the Winds, and Goat Island, which offer spectacular views from the edges of the falls. We will also visit the Power Vista Museum. This is an interactive museum featuring the history of electrical power generation at Niagara Falls. After lunch on own, we travel back to the Canadian side of the falls where we will be amazed at the Butterfly Conservatory. This magical attraction features over 2,000 colorful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blooms and greenery. Tonight, we have included the popular Greg Frewin Dinner Show. Greg Frewin has appeared on the world’s top stages, such as the Flamingo Hilton, Caesar’s Palace, and the Tropicana in Las Vegas, and has been featured in over 35 television shows worldwide. Overnight same hotel.

Day 4 – Welland Canal Museum – Chocolate FX – Niagara-on-the-Lake – Winery Tour – Floral Clock – After an included breakfast, we stop at Welland Canal, for a look at this great engineering feat. The canal is a series of seven lift locks and one regulating lock and is a man-made waterway system to compensate for the 326.5 ft. drop between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The locks can lift huge ships as if they were toys. Next, we visit Chocolate FX, Niagara’s largest chocolate factory. We’ll learn about the candy marking process and have the chance to purchase delicious chocolates to take home. This afternoon, we stop for lunch on our own and shopping at Niagara-on-the-Lake. This historic town captures attention with its Georgian and Victorian styled buildings. It was once the capitol of Ontario and a military standpost of the British. Afterwards, we have scheduled a winery tour and tasting – a great introduction to winemaking excellence. We make a photo stop at the Floral Clock before returning to our hotel. Overnight same hotel.

Day 5 – Home – Breakfast is included before departing Canada with its vibrant, flowering gardens and famous waterfall. We cross the border back into our own great country, making our way back home.

Meals: 4B, 2D, Shows: 11