In Partnership with. GoMedia Canada 2016 Post Tour October 20 th -24 th, 2016

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1 In Partnership with And NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM Tour name: Niagara & Toronto Tour theme: Vibrant Cities and Experiences Tour dates: October 20 24, 2016 (post tour) GoMedia Canada 2016 Post Tour October 20 th -24 th, 2016 Description: Come experience the thundering Niagara Falls, the exciting attractions, wonderful wineries and beautiful Niagara-on-the-lake. Then explore Toronto, Canada's largest and most exciting urban centre with annual festivals, museums, galleries and theatres that rival the best in the world. Special notes or considerations: There is wireless Internet access at all the hotels. Physical restrictions: While this is an urban experience there will be a fair bit of walking so suggest that participants should be of fair physical fitness. All activities are weather dependent and may need to be cancelled or rescheduled in the event of heavy rain or high winds. Travel delays can also happen. Participants must be of flexible nature and disposition. Participants should advise if they have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Single accommodation is included at each hotel. Ontario Tourism Marketing is pleased to include non-alcoholic beverages only with every meal. However, partners may host alcohol at dinners and will advise accordingly. Three meals per day are included, except for travel days where timing may result in only 2 meals per day. Transfers to and from the airport and transportation within the itinerary are covered. Arrival/departing flight information: Media should arrive in Toronto by 4:00 PM on Thursday October 20 th. Preferred markets: 1

2 1. Canada 2. US 3. UK 4. Germany 5. France Number of minimum/maximum participants: Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8* *includes interpreter Preferred clothing and activity-gear needed: Please bring comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing, especially a windbreaker or jacket. Proposed Unique Selling Points: Vibrant cities on the edge of nature: Proposed EQ types: Authentic Experiencers Cultural Explorers Contact information: Laywah Ang Rey Stephen Media Relations Coordinator, Asia Media Relations Coordinator, Latin America Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Laywah.ang@ontario.ca Rey.Stephen@ontario.ca ITINERARY Please note: The scheduling of activities is subject to weather and may change. All activities listed are complimentary. Day One Thursday, October 20 Welcome to Ontario. Your Ontario Tourism host will greet you at the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Transfer to Niagara Falls. Check in at your hotel, relax and freshen up. Evening Overnight Enjoy a welcome dinner at one of Fallsview restaurants, where you ll meet your hosts, guide and your new friends for your first taste of Niagara. Niagara Falls host hotel 2

3 Day Two Friday, October 21 Breakfast at the hotel Today s adventure will include the following activities: Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage to the Falls boat tour provides an up-close viewing of the magnificent Great Gorge, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and of course the mighty Horseshoe Falls. You ll experience the thundering roar, awesome power and amazing mist of the magnificent Niagara Falls. WildPlay Niagara Mist Rider Zipline (new attraction) - It s an amazing rush to soar high and fast toward the breathtaking natural Niagara Falls phenomenon. On four parallel zip lines, travelling 670 metres (2,200 feet) through the wide river gorge, guests get picture-perfect views of the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls an exclusive Niagara experience! This guided, gravity powered Element is an incredible, unforgettable flight without feathers. Journey Behind the Falls - The sound is like thunder; the sight is aweinspiring! Take a journey deep below and behind the heart of Niagara, and stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 stories above! At Journey Behind the Falls, you'll experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. During summer daylight hours, over 2,800 cubic meters of water thunders over the brink every second, traveling 65 kilometers per hour! Lunch IMAX Niagara Theatre Daredevils and awestruck explorers play out their drama against the backdrop of the thundering Niagara Falls in Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic. From a rivet-popping steamship ride through the whirlpool rapids to the heard-stopping plunge of a young boy who survived the 150 foot drop with only the protection of a life jacket, Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic examines the lure and majesty of this natural wonder of the adventures who have challenged her might. *Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French languages are available via headsets; some limitations apply. Whirlpool Aero Car - Soar the Great Gorge, high above the racing Niagara River. You'll be transported through the air in an antique cable car, while far below the torrent of water abruptly changes direction and creates one of the world s most mesmerizing natural phenomena the Niagara Whirlpool. Sometimes frightening and always unforgettable! 3

4 Whirlpool Aero Car has been in operation since 1916 and celebrates 100-year anniversary in 2016! *Please note that this attraction is NOT wheelchair accessible. Niagara Helicopters - Enjoy the awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region from the ultimate vantage point with Niagara Helicopters. *Weather permitting. Evening Dinner at Peller Estates Winery, including wine tasting and visit to the new 10 Below Peller Icewine Lounge Overnight Return to Niagara Falls hotel Day Three Saturday, October 22 Breakfast and check out of the hotel. Today s adventure will include the following activities: Walking Tour of Niagara-on-the-lake with Niagara Culinary Tours - Winner of the 2015 Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award. Niagara Culinary Tours offers the unique experience of a walking food tour. Think of it as speed dating with restaurants! We offer a blend of culture, food and history. Enjoy what Niagara s locally owned and operated restaurants have to offer. Free time in Niagara-on-the-lake s Downtown explore Niagara-on-the- Lake, Victorian style beautiful little town, the beginning of Canada as a country. Outlet Collection at Niagara. Shopping time over 100 stores, great brands and amazing prices. Light Lunch and coffee at Tim Horton s uniquely Canadian! After lunch we ll hop in the van and head to Toronto Early check-in at Toronto hotel CN Tower Glass floor Evening Dinner at CN Tower 360 restaurant. Critically acclaimed 360 Restaurant is located atop the CN Tower. The restaurant hosts a breathtaking panoramic view, exquisite regional cuisine, superb service and award-winning wine list. Noted as one of Toronto s most spectacular dining experience.. 4

5 Overnight Toronto host hotel Day Four Sunday, October 23 Breakfast at the hotel Daily activities will include the following: Tour of Toronto encompassing shopping, historic and neighbourhood areas! Enjoy the diversity and textures that contribute to the energy and pulse that you feel while you explore the city. Kensington Market Among the best street markets in North America, the Kensington Market area is a maze of narrow streets and alleys, many of which are lined with brightly coloured Victorian houses. Lunch at an area restaurant Art Gallery of Ontario - With a collection of more than 80,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. From the vast body of Group of Seven and signature Canadian works to the African art gallery, from the cutting-edge contemporary art to Peter Paul Rubens masterpiece The Massacre of The Innocents, the AGO offers an incredible art experience with each visit. Visit to Toronto Island Free time Dinner Overnight Toronto host hotel Day Five Monday, October 24 Breakfast in hotel, at your leisure. Check out and clear any incidentals. Your hosts will provide transfers to the hotel. *Option: If you choose a flight later in the day, following breakfast, meet your host in the lobby and head to the Distillery Historic District where a tour will be arranged. Distillery Historic District Home to many of Toronto's hottest designer boutiques, unique cafes, artisan shops, breathtaking art galleries, performance venues and award- 5

6 winning restaurants, The Distillery District is the place to see and be seen. An internationally acclaimed pedestrian-only village, The Distillery features more than 70 ground-floor cultural and retail establishments in the restored red brick, Victorian-era buildings of the renowned Gooderham & Worts whiskey distillery. *Option: Shopping before you depart. *Your host will provide transportation to the airport later in the day. Though breakfast is included in your stay, lunch on day of departure is not included. Fly home. Thanks for joining us! 6