Niagara Festival of Lights & Shaw Festival

Day 1 Tuesday, December 1

• 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 gallons every second.
• 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! 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, December 2

• 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
  Nov 25: “Rodger + Hammerstein’s Cinderella”.
  Dec 2: “A year with Frog and Toad”.
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, December 3

• 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
  Nov 26:“A year with Frog and Toad”.
  Dec 3: “Rodger + Hammerstein’s Cinderella”.
• 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.

Shaw Festival Performances