Guide Holidays and girlguiding tours to Canada - Venture Abroad

Discover the real Canada on our unique two-centre tour to Toronto and the Wildfire Outdoor Education Centre. As you escape to the wilderness, explore the vibrant city of Toronto and experience the natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, your group will be mesmerised by the new experiences Canada has to offer.

Toronto is a vibrant, exciting city with a multitude of sights to see and places to go. A melting pot of different cultures and customs, Toronto offers groups a variety of new experiences – catch a baseball game at the impressive Rogers Centre Stadium, take in the spectacular views from the glass platform on top of the CN Tower, wander through bustling China Town or enjoy the thrills and spills at ‘Paramount Wonderland’ - Canada’s premier theme park. A one day excursion sees your group witnessing the mighty Niagara Falls. From May to October you can ride the Maid of the Mist to the foot of the waterfall or in low season, a journey behind the Falls is a fantastic alternative. .

Two hours north of Toronto sits The Wildfire Outdoor Adventure Centre. Set in acres of woodland and meadows, the site truly captures the wonders of the Canadian wilderness. Learn how to survive in the wild, orienteer around the multi-acre site and take a canoe trip to further explore the region’s diverse wildlife. Nightfall brings with it still more adventures, as the shooting stars overhead provide the perfect evening light show for your group whilst they listen to ancient tales and legends of the region, told by a visiting native story teller.

Our Team's Top Activities...

Canoeing
Collect your equipment and enjoy a gentle canoe in this scenic and secluded region. Keep your eyes pealed and you may be lucky enough to see the many species that make this area their home, including the beavers with their dams.

Native Song And Dance Social
Whilst at the Wildfire Outdoor Education Centre your group will be taught traditional song and dance, as well as being introduced to fascinating musical instruments of the native culture. The session takes place outside in good weather and we are sure that your group will find it an entertaining and unforgettable two hours.

Other Activities Include...

• White Water Rafting
• Native Stories & Legends
• Native Crafts
• Live Reptile Workshop
• Lacrosse
• Archery
• Native Song and Dance
• Night Hikes

Our Team's Top Excursions...

Niagara Falls
No visit to Canada would be complete without a visit to the magnificent Niagara Falls, 90 minutes south of Toronto on the US border. A wonder of the Natural World, Niagara Falls consists of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. . Enjoy lunch overlooking the falls and either a Maid of the Mist boat trip (May to October, weather permitting) or journey behind the Falls (November to April).This 30-minute Maid of the Mist boat tour takes you in front of the American Falls before travelling onto to the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Passengers are given bright blue ponchos, as you will get wet, but the views from the boat make it all worthwhile.
We now include a trip to Niagara Falls in the price of this tour.

CN Tower
A the Toronto’s tallest and most visible landmark, the 553 meter high tower offers stunning sunset views over the city, with four motion simulator rides, interactive multimedia visits and a themed arcade, daredevils and adventure seekers alike won’t be disappointed!

Other Excursions Include...

• Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
• Discovery Harbour
• Collingwood Scenic Caves with its optional Eco Adventures including zip lining
• Wasaga beach- the world’s longest fresh water beach
• Wilderness Survival
• Ontario Place
• Canada’s Wonderland
• China Town
• Ontario Science Centre and IMAX Theatre

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) is provided daily at the Wildfire Centre. Breakfast only is provided in Toronto.

Depart UK	Accomm	Board basis	Days/Nights	Price per person
July and August 2012	University Halls of Residence	Bed and Breakfast	8 days and 7 nights	£1,349

What's Included

• ATOL protected return flights from London or Manchester to Toronto Airport
• One piece of checked hold baggage per person, subject to airline weight and dimension restrictions
• One piece of hand baggage per person, subject to airline weight and dimension restrictions
• All government and third party taxes and charges
• Airport transfers in Canada and all relevant transfers to the accommodation centres
• Meet and greet at Toronto Airport on arrival, assistance on arrival in Toronto and for airport check in on the return journey.
• Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and evening meal, all drinks and snacks) at the Wildfire Outdoor Education Centre for the number of nights’ as detailed above
• Bed and breakfast accommodation at the University accommodation in Toronto for the number of nights’ as detailed above Wildfire/Toronto (4/3 nights): 3 activities/hands on workshops at the Wildfire Centre Wildfire/Toronto (7/7 nights): 5 activities/hands on workshops at the Wildfire Centre
• Full day trip to Niagara Falls with a guide (excluding entrance fee for the Maid of The Mist Tour)
• Full tour and itinerary planning
• 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
• Luggage labels for the group plus payment cards on request
• VAT (at current rate) on tour operator’s margin (non-reclaimable)
• No currency surcharges (guaranteed upon confirmation of booking)
• The reassurance of an externally audited safety management system and the security of our 24-hour emergency contact service throughout your tour

Please note that we can be flexible on the above dates for groups of 20 or more and can offer tours throughout the year

The tour price is based on full board accommodation at the Wildfire Outdoor Centre and bed and breakfast accommodation in the Ryerson Halls of Residence in Toronto.