Niagara Falls Festival of Lights & Shaw Festival

Nov 24-26, 2026 MLT

3 Days

Low - Moderate

The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts. Enjoy two performances at the Shaw Festival for the season, A Christmas Carol and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas!

Tour Summary

2 nights at the Sheraton Fallsview, across the street from Niagara Falls and connected to the Casino Niagara. (Choice of Fallsview or City view rooms.)
2 full breakfast buffets
Lunch at the Skyon Tower, 775 feet above the falls,
2 dinners (a welcome dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview with the falls in front of us & dinner at the Table Rock Restaurant overlooking the falls),
Top priced orchestra seating for 2 Shaw Festival performances
Driving Tour of the Christmas Festival of Lights
Niagara Bird Kingdom,
Butterfly Conservatory
Visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake
Visit to the Niagara Outlets
Full escorted by a Maple Leaf Tour Director
Deluxe Motor Coach Travel with Wifi, air conditioning, TV/VCR, reclining seats with drink holders and seat belts
All taxes & service charges (except Tour Director & Driver gratuity).
A portion of the proceeds from this Maple Leaf Tour, help to support Indigenous Scholarships

Day 1 Tuesday, November 24

7:30 am Good morning one and all! Welcome to the Maple Leaf Lounge at the Kingston Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street at Colins Bay Road as we meet our fellow travelling companions and begin our lovely jaunt to Niagara Falls!
8:00 am We’ll depart and make a brief comfort stop on the way.
1:00 pm As we arrive in Niagara Falls, our first stop will be the Skylon Tower where we will enjoy a lovely welcome festive lunch! Niagara Falls fine dining is quite literally taken to the top at the world-famous Revolving Dining Room.

After lunch we’ll visit the Falls. Niagara Falls, more specifically, is the name of three waterfalls – the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Canadian side of Niagara Falls located between Goat Island and Table Rock is known as the Horseshoe Falls. With the highest flow rate and beauty. We’ll drive along the Niagara Parkway and you’ll have a chance to stop at the Horseshoe Falls where you’ll see the majestic falls up close!! Niagara Falls is the biggest waterfalls in the world by the volume of whopping water siphoned at an average of 750,000:30 pm
3:00 pm Check into our hotel, The Sheraton Fallsview Hotel! 5875 Falls Avenue connected to Casino Niagara and located at the bottom of Clifton Hill, in the centre of all the action and steps from the majestic falls! 905-374-4445. Best Fallsview Guaranteed. The $50 million renovation is complete and welcomes a new arrival experience. From our unrivaled location overlooking Niagara Falls, the new Sheraton Fallsview Hotel is a luxury hotel! During your stay, indulge in a celebrity chef inspired menu at Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant; Niagara’s #1 Italian Restaurant, or visit Niagara’s only Fallsview Rooftop Pool & Bar. Our hotel offers indoor connections to Casino Niagara, Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, and our location in the tourist district is steps from attractions like Niagara Iconic Boat Ride and Niagara Parks. Our hotel is connected to Casino Niagara and we are in the heart of Niagara Falls so enjoy at your leisure! Unpack and relax at your home away from home for the next two nights. This evening, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview, a wonderful way to kick off our festive tour and meet new friends as we dine together overlooking Niagara Falls! The remainder of the evening is on your own so do as you please. (L) (D)

Day 2 Wednesday, November 25

7:00 am A full Breakfast Buffet at the Sheraton Fallsview is included this morning at your leisure, once again overlooking the majestic falls! The morning is yours to enjoy the resort and Niagara Falls at your leisure.
10:00 am Travel along the scenic Niagara Parkway, towards Niagara-on-the-Lake, to the Butterfly Conservatory – Make your way through 180 metres of meandering pathways surrounded by towering tropical plants and gorgeous blooms. This tropical oasis is yours to explore! You’ll find feeding trays where butterflies gather for an up-close look, specially curated blooms that attract these fascinating creatures, and a picturesque waterfall creating a virtual rain forest atmosphere.
11:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake for a delightful afternoon visit where you can browse the quaint shops all decorated for the holidays and you will have plenty of time for lunch on your own.
1:00 pm A CHRISTMAS CAROL. We’ll see the beloved Dickens classic on stage at the Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the perfect setting to experience a Victorian winter wonderland. Ebenezer Scrooge is back! Nestled in the heart of the ultimate Christmas village, the charming holiday favourite A Christmas Carol returns to the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre. It’s the perfect annual reminder of what Christmas is all about. Arrive feeling “Bah, humbug!” and leave full of warm, fuzzy Christmas spirit.
5:15 pm After this lovely afternoon, we’ll enjoy a lovely included dinner this evening at the elegant Table Rock Restaurant, located at the top of Niagara Falls! Savour the delicious culinary creations while enjoying a sophisticated setting with one-of-a-kind views Nagara Falls. After dinner, we’ll

enjoy a driving tour of the beautiful display of Christmas lights. Again, the remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. (B) (D)

Day 3 Thursday, November 26

7:00 am A full Breakfast Buffet at the Sheraton Fallsview is included this morning at your leisure, once again overlooking the majestic falls! The morning is yours to enjoy the resort and Niagara Falls at your leisure.
9:30 am Niagara Bird Kingston- A tropical adventure where will have a self guided tour.
11:30 am Visit Niagara Parks’ famous Floral Clock. The intricate designs on the face of the Floral Clock are created with thousands of carpet bedding plants and are changed twice each year. The planted face of the Floral Clock is maintained by Niagara Parks horticulture staff, while the mechanism inside is kept in working order by Ontario Power Generation. The tower at the back of the clock houses Westminster chimes that greet each quarter hour.
1:00 pm Iriving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN at the Festival Theatre. A beloved musical, perfect to ring in the holiday season! “It’s a good idea to pause in our pursuit of happiness to just be happy.” The cherished holiday classic is coming to The Shaw stage just in time for Christmas! Jim quits showbiz and the bright lights of New York City for a quiet Connecticut farmhouse. There, he meets Linda – a tap-dancing schoolteacher who has never forgotten her stage dreams – and together they turn the profit-losing farmhouse into a spectacular inn, open only on holidays. Some of the greatest Irving Berlin songs – including “Cheek to Cheek,” “Easter Parade” and “White Christmas” – are brought to the stage with glorious singing and dancing. This fun-loving, tap-dancing, rib-tickling romantic comedy will kick-start your holiday season.
3:30 pm We’ll begin our journey home with wonderful memories of our Christmas trip away.
5:00 pm Enjoy a lovely dinner stop at the Mandarin Buffet Restaurant to complete this delightful tour.
10:00 pm Our expected arrival home with included comfort stop.

Kingston

Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street

8:00 am

Napanee

Flying J, Northeast Corner

8:30 am

Belleville

IHOP, 902 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Parking on the Eastside of the Building

9:00 am

Brighton

Exit 509 Carpool Lot, Telephone Road

9:30 am

Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Cancellation & Medical Insurance is strongly recommended for overnight tours and out of country travel.

Travel Insurance is available for purchase through Maple Leaf Tours.

Call us today for your no-obligation quote 613-384-0012 in Kingston OR 613-969-8884 in Belleville!

BEFORE YOU GO

Regular stops will be made for comfort breaks and meals.
For the comfort of fellow travelers, kindly refrain from using scented products.
Tipping for your Tour Director and Motor Coach driver is completely voluntary, based on level of service.
Proceeds of Maple Leaf Tours help to support Indigenous scholarships.
Porterage of 1 large suite case per person, you may also bring 1 carry-on per person
Please keep all medication with your person not in luggage
Cancellation and Medical insurance is not covered in your package but is strongly recommended for out of province travel
Insurance is available through Maple Leaf, please call to inquire today!

Falls View Room

Double

$1,349

Triple

$1,299

Quad

$1,249

Single

$1,499

City View Room

Double

$1,249

Triple

$1,199

Quad

$1,149

Single

$1,399

A refundable deposit of $100 per person is required at the time of booking.
$25 OFF per person – Early Booking Bonus, when booked and paid in full by August 24/September 1, 2026.
Balance is due September 24/October 1, 2026.
$15 off extra per person, if paid by money order, bank draft, cash or cheque.
Refunds are not available within 45 days of travel.