Arrive To: ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN: Independent arrivals to Toronto in the afternoon; check-in to the hotel after 3:00 pm. The front desk will let you know where to register with Road Scholar program staff and pick up your arrival packet containing the most up-to-date schedule and program information. ORIENTATION: Participants will be welcomed by their group leader followed by a meet and greet. A program orientation will be delivered including detailed information regarding use of Toronto’s public transportation (buses and subways), and optional sites to explore while you are in Toronto.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Evening: PRESENTATION: History of Toronto. Join Bruce Bell, a local Torontonian author and well known historian for an entertaining and enlightening presentation on the city of Toronto and "how it went from here to there". Learn about the people, places and events that shaped Canada's largest city.

Lodging: Delta Chelsea Toronto

Meals Included: Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Kensington Market & Chinatown Scavenger Hunt. Today we set off to discover some of Toronto’s most colorful and culturally rich neighborhoods. A scavenger hunt through these eclectic and multicultural neighborhoods will help participants/youth learn about the area in a fun and interactive way. We begin our urban adventure at the AGO. From there it’s a short walk past the regal Victorian and Georgian mansions across a bustling and colorful Chinatown, and into Kensington Market. Here, we’ll explore the history of the Chinese community in Toronto; Jewish and Eastern European immigration and history; fine art, graffiti art and murals, moose on rooftops, a famous King who lived here, and some of the best places to eat and shop. Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and celebrates over 100 different cultures with over 180 languages spoken.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: FREE TIME: Take time to explore more of the city independently or join your group leader (and fellow participants). Options include the CN Tower, Art Gallery of Ontario, Fort York, Toronto Islands and a wide array of museums, galleries and historic sites. A list of free time options and information will be provided.

Dinner: Dinner on your own to sample from the wide array of dining options Toronto has to offer. There is a restaurant to suit every taste. A list of restaurant options will be provided or visit www.dine.to for suggestions.

Evening: FREE TIME: Enjoy the on-site facilities. Kids of all ages love the Delta Chelsea! The Family Fun Zone features the Kid Centre, pool and the 130-foot "Corkscrew", downtown Toronto’s only indoor waterslide and other supervised activities. Or take this opportunity to take in a theatre performance, attend a sporting event, cruise the harbour or visit other points of interest.

Lodging: Delta Chelsea Toronto

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist Boat Tour/Power Generating Station/Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: EXCURSION: Maid of the Mist Boat Tour. Experience first-hand the plunging waters, thundering roar and spraying mist of the Falls on Maid of the Mist boat tour. Depart from the Canadian docks past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls; this historical ride is North America's oldest tourist attraction. Departures are from Maid of the Mist Plaza. Set into the gorge wall, with all buildings below ground level, the large brown stone tower, covered in split brick mosaic carvings of vines, houses four high-speed elevators that take passengers down to the docks at the river’s edge. Taking a few steps up to the top of the tower provides a wonderful panoramic view of Niagara Falls and it is a very popular location for photographers. A recyclable souvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Sir Adam Beck Generating Station. From rushing rivers deep in Canada's wilderness comes the electricity that keeps our cities humming. As a renewable, emissions-free source of energy, hydroelectricity is "green," but flooding from hydroelectric dams has sometimes devastated traditional aboriginal livelihoods. Ranging from a single tidal turbine to Niagara Falls to a dam carved from a mountain, Canada's hydro projects today provide 60 per cent of its country's power. Participants will go behind the scenes on a visit to Sir Adam Beck Generating Station, an impressive example of a natural, non-polluting and reliable power source that has worked in harmony with the beauty of Niagara Falls. With an expert from the Niagara Parks Commission hear about how the falls has become the single biggest power supplier in the world.

Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch.

Afternoon: EXCURSION: Niagara-on-the-Lake. Set in the spectacular Niagara region between the shores of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, Niagara-on-the-Lake is situated in an area rich in culture, history and natural beauty. The surrounding countryside is beautifully patterned with orchards and vineyards. Drive through Queenston Heights and see some of the famous battlefields of the War of 1812. Learn about the history and experiences of the area, from wars, conflicts, rebellions, and threats that faced the city and the region in the course of its development. The first impression of Niagara-on-the-Lake is Old World charm and breathtaking pastoral beauty. We will stop at an ice cream shoppe to indulge in a treat and grandparents can take some free time to explore independently the town that has won the award for “Prettiest Town in Canada” and taken second place as “Prettiest Town in the World.”

Dinner: Dinner in Niagara-on-the-Lake then return by coach to Toronto.

Lodging: Delta Chelsea Toronto

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Culinary Extravaganza. We first begin with an Iron Chef-style ‘Best Canadian Menu’ competition where the group will be divided into two teams to create the best Canadian menu. We then head out to explore the history and flavors of Canadian cuisine linking back to the neighborhood and market walk earlier in the program. Experience Toronto’s food culture on this fun, full of life tasting tour. Sample some international flavors alongside some good old fashioned Canadian classics like Beaver Tails, Poutine, and Canadian Back Bacon. Along the way participants will be introduced to some of the interesting tidbits (and Timbits®) about historical and recent happenings surrounding food in this lively city. We end our foodies foray at historic St. Lawrence Market, considered by Food and Wine magazine to be one of the world's 25 best food markets, located in the heart of historic Old Town Toronto.

Lunch: Lunch will be included in our culinary neighborhood and market walk.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Ontario Science Centre. Since its opening the Science Centre has attracted over 40 million visitors from around the world and is one of Canada’s most visited attractions. A custom program will be offered around the themed exhibit. Explore the Weston Innovation Centre's hands-on experiences and delight in works by young artists that blur the boundaries of science, technology and art.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Evening: FREE TIME: Enjoy the on-site facilities. Kids of all ages love the Delta Chelsea! The Family Fun Zone features the Kid Centre, pool and the 130-foot "Corkscrew", downtown Toronto’s only indoor waterslide and other supervised activities. Or take this opportunity to take in a theatre performance, attend a sporting event, cruise the harbour or visit other points of interest.

Lodging: Delta Chelsea Toronto

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Royal Ontario Museum. Imagine life when dinos roamed the earth at the Age of Dinosaurs exhibit and explore one of the world’s best dinosaur collections. Hundreds of specimens await visitors in the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, ranging from insects and fossilized plants, to Canada’s largest dinosaur on permanent display, Gordo the Barosaurus, who clocks in at an impressive 27 metres (90 feet). Participants may also recognize the Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Deinonychus, and the popular Hadrosaur specimens, Parasaurolophus and Maiasaura. A series of short, educational presentations reveal how dinosaurs may have walked and interacted, and feature fascinating overviews of more than 12 dinosaurs and other creatures. The Age of Mammals gallery explores the rise of mammals through the Ice Age that followed the great extinction of the dinosaurs, which in turn led to the amazing biodiversity of the Earth today. Then brave the Bat Cave! Kids will love discovering the real stories behind these mysterious creatures of the night. Highlights include an audio-visual show that explores cave formation, how bats use echolocation, a spectacular dramatization of bats in flight during a nightly exodus for food and more. Spend some additional time exploring the ROM independently or return to the hotel and rest up for our final evening (fireworks will start around 9:00 p.m.).

Lunch: Lunch on your own. We will depart for Canada's Wonderland approximately 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Canada's Wonderland. Canada's first and largest theme park, Canada's Wonderland features over 200 attractions, 68 thrilling rides, North America's greatest variety of roller coasters, Splash Works, a 20-acre water park and live shows. Leviathan, one of the world's biggest and tallest roller coasters was unveiled in 2012. Dinosaurs Alive!, is a new interactive dinosaur park where over 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs are set in an outdoor Jurassic themed environment. We finish the evening with a spectacular evening fireworks display.

Dinner: Farewell dinner at Canada's Wonderland followed by a fireworks display.

Lodging: Delta Chelsea Toronto

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with the group before departing.

Morning: DEPARTURES: Independent departures after breakfast. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Meals Included: Breakfast