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Adventures in Toronto & Niagara Falls With Your Grandchild

Program No. 21047RJ
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Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Toronto, ON
Program Concludes
Toronto, ON
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
12 ( 5B, 3L, 4D )
Activity Level
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2,599 /Adult
1,799 /Child
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Big stories, epic landscapes and hands-on discovery come together in Toronto and Niagara Falls on this unforgettable adventure with your grandchild. Step into Canada's past at historic Fort George, explore historic, cultural, and global treasures at the Royal Ontario Museum, and see the entire country brought to life in astonishing detail at Little Canada. Feel the mist of Niagara Falls up close and soar high above the swirling Niagara Whirlpool in a vintage Aero Car. Stand together at the brink of one of the world's great natural wonders.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore Canada in miniature at Little Canada, discovering astonishingly detailed scenes that spark curiosity, storytelling and discovery.
  • Stand beneath towering dinosaur fossils and world-renowned artifacts during a guided experience at the Royal Ontario Museum.
  • Experience Niagara by soaring above the swirling Whirlpool aboard the historic Aero Car and then feeling the thunder and mist up close on a Voyage to the Falls boat cruise at the base of Horseshoe Falls.
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Walking up to 4 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over pavement. Standing up to 4 hours per day. Program will require approximately 8 miles of walking over 6 days. Must be able to use stairs in order to navigate field trip sites. Getting on/off a motorcoach and boat. Public transportation is used as transportation for field trips in Toronto and can be crowded, require standing, and require unavoidable use of stairs. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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General Notes
Program is for grandchildren ages 9-12.
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Bruce Bell
Bruce Bell — journalist, author, playwright, actor, curator — brings an incredible passion and enthusiasm for the history of Toronto and its architecture. He has been the monthly history columnist for Canada’s largest community newspaper since 1999 and has also been appointed as historian for many famed Toronto sites. Bruce is the author of “Amazing Tales of St. Lawrence Neighbourhood” and “Toronto: A Pictorial Celebration.” His mission is to tell Toronto’s history through his writings and lectures, including his sold-out shows at Toronto’s famed Winter Garden Theatre.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Bruce Bell — journalist, author, playwright, actor, curator — brings an incredible passion and enthusiasm for the history of Toronto and its architecture. He has been the monthly history columnist for Canada’s largest community newspaper since 1999 and has also been appointed as historian for many famed Toronto sites. Bruce is the author of “Amazing Tales of St. Lawrence Neighbourhood” and “Toronto: A Pictorial Celebration.” His mission is to tell Toronto’s history through his writings and lectures, including his sold-out shows at Toronto’s famed Winter Garden Theatre.
Jim Hill has been with The Niagara Parks Commission—an organization dedicated to preserving historic sites along the Niagara River, including Old Fort Erie, the Laura Secord Homestead, the Mackenzie Printery, and McFarland House—since 1996. Jim also worked for Parks Canada and the Friends of Fort George, holds a private pilot’s license, was a Captain in the Reserve Army, and lives with his wife Jeannie and two children in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Please call the toll free line at 1-866-745-1690 during regular business hours or for non-urgent matters (Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 EST). The mobile phone #1-613-331-5777 is for after hours and weekends for emergency use only. The phone is carried by a staff member.
Rebecca Pascoe has been working in the heritage sector for over 25 years. A member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals, she studied at the University of Guelph before receiving her master's degree at the University of Waterloo. Rebecca has spent time with Parks Canada and the City of Niagara Falls, and came to Niagara Parks in 2006. She works to show that, in a fast-moving world, even those things which could easily be forgotten still have worth.
Activity Level
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Walking up to 4 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over pavement. Standing up to 4 hours per day. Program will require approximately 8 miles of walking over 6 days. Must be able to use stairs in order to navigate field trip sites. Getting on/off a motorcoach and boat. Public transportation is used as transportation for field trips in Toronto and can be crowded, require standing, and require unavoidable use of stairs. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it
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