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The Shaw Festival: Extraordinary Theater and Nature in Niagara

Program No. 10396RJ
Enjoy three performances, engaging lectures and backstage access at the renowned Shaw Festival. Then dive deeper into the region’s culture with an icewine tasting at a local vineyard.

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Program
At a Glance
Duration
5 days
Program Begins
Niagara Falls, ON
Program Concludes
Niagara Falls, ON
Meals
10 ( 4B, 3L, 3D )
Activity Level
Renowned for its stylish productions, the Shaw Festival is home to one of North America’s largest repertory companies. Immerse yourself in theater with performances, backstage experiences and lectures by Shaw company members. Round out your stay in Niagara with visits to Niagara Falls, the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory and a local winery for a tasting of Niagara’s renowned icewine.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enjoy private pre-show introductions to each play and post-show chats with cast members.
  • Complement your in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the Shaw Festival with orchestra seats to three performances.
  • Experience more than 2,000 free-flying butterflies in a lush, rainforest setting, then walk the footpaths of the Botanical Gardens and one of Canada’s finest collections of ornamental trees, shrubs and roses.
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Felicia Cohen
Born and raised in the beautiful city of Montréal, Felicia Cohen pursued her passion for photography. She lived and worked as a photographer in London before settling in Toronto to pursue a career in the travel industry. Her many years spent as a volunteer gallery leader at the Art Gallery of Ontario opened her eyes to a passion for leading and sharing her home city. Felicia is creative and passionate and loves to be an active volunteer for several arts and culture organizations.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Nancy Nicol
Nancy Nicol, a lifelong resident of Niagara, returned to post secondary studies as a mature student. Shortly after completing her diploma in recreation and leisure studies, Nancy began offering Road Scholar programming in the Niagara Region. To meet participant demand, Nancy began offering Shaw Festival programming in 1998. Over the years she has forged a very strong working relationship with the Academy of the Shaw Festival Theatre.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to a few blocks; some stairs.
Suggested Reading List
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