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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.
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Length
5 days
Rating (5)
Activity Level
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1,999
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While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our published materials, programs are typically advertised more than a year prior to their start date. As a result, some program activities, schedules, accommodations, personnel, and other logistics occasionally change due to local conditions or circumstances. Should a major change occur, we will make every effort to alert you. For less significant changes, we will update you during orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration
5 days
4 nights
What's Included
10 meals ( 4B, 3L, 3D )
4 expert-led lectures
4 expert-led field trips
3 performances
An experienced Group Leader
4 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
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Activity Note
Hotel check-in from 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon:
After checking in and receiving your room assignment, please visit the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff. There, you will receive your welcome packet, which includes an updated schedule reflecting any changes, important information, and confirmation of the orientation session's time and location. If you arrive late, be sure to request your packet at check-in.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Nightly illumination of the Falls is from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Activity Note
Walking a few blocks, getting on/off motorcoach. Some stairs backstage at the theatre. Assistive Listening Devices are available in the theatre lobby, they can be used with or without a hearing aid.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
By motorcoach we will transfer to Niagara-on-the-Lake for an introduction to the Shaw Festival and its history with a festival insider. We'll then take a peek behind the curtain to reveal the secrets that bring Shaw's work to the stage.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
This afternoon, we will attend a theatre performance. Details about the production will be updated by late 2025 or early 2026. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to participate in either a pre-show or post-show discussion with the ensemble members to reflect on today’s performance.
Dinner:
On your own.
Evening:
At leisure. Nightly illumination of the Falls is from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Activity Note
Walking up to 1 mile. Getting on/off a motorcoach. Assistive Listening Devices are available in the theatre lobby, they can be used with or without a hearing aid.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We'll travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake by motorcoach, beginning the day with an educational session led by a festival insider. Next, we will visit the Butterfly Conservatory for a self-guided excursion. This magical attraction features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rainforest setting, past a pond and waterfall and the Emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight!
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
This afternoon, we will attend a theatre performance. Details about the production will be updated by late 2025 or early 2026.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
At leisure. Nightly illumination of the Falls is from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Activity Note
Walking a few blocks, getting on/off motorcoach. Assistive Listening Devices are available in the theatre lobby, they can be used with or without a hearing aid.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We'll transfer to Niagara-on-the-Lake by motorcoach, where you'll have the opportunity to attend a Shaw seminar or enjoy a pre-show discussion about today's performance. The experience also includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit of the wardrobe and props warehouse.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
This afternoon, we will attend a theatre performance. Details about the production will be updated by late 2025 or early 2026. After the performance we will have a post-show chat with ensemble members.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant. Share your favorite experiences and enjoy camaraderie with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and departure in the morning. Nightly illumination of the Falls is from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Activity Note
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
At the hotel. This concludes our program.
Morning:
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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