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Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls
Ontario

The Shaw Festival: Extraordinary Theater and Nature in Niagara

Program No. 10396RJ
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Duration
5 days
Program Begins
Niagara Falls, ON
Program Concludes
Niagara Falls, ON
Meals
10 ( 4B, 3L, 3D )
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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 Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enhance your experience with private discussions before or after select performances.
  • 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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Jim Hill
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 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
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.
Daniel Hasfurther is a long-time transplant from the United States to Canada. Over 20 years he’s experienced the country from coast to coast and settled in the Niagara region, a place he cherishes for its livability. A fan of local theatre, a bon-vivant, with much experience hosting travelers from all over the world, Daniel is an ideal host in a region famous for its wines, food, and unique local culture.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to 1 mile per day over even terrain; some stairs. Standing up to (1) hours per day. Program will require approximately 2 miles of walking over 5 days. Getting on/off a motorcoach. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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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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