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The Optional Visitor Tours below offer a variety of unique visits of Toronto and southern Ontario. All optional visitor tours are bilingual (English, French). Costs shown are not included with the Conference registration fee.
Pleast Note: All optional visitor tours require a minimum number of 42 passengers. If the minimums are not reached, the tour will be cancelled and you will receive a refund.
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Cost Per Person:
$93 CDN, plus 7% GST
Includes:
Roundtrip transportation by 55 passenger coach
(8 hr charter), with certified guide; Maid of Mist Boat Tour; Buffet Lunch at restaurant in Niagara Falls.
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The Wonder of Niagara
Date: Sunday, October 16
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Depart by comfortable coach and enjoy an unforgettable day experiencing the wonder of Niagara Falls - a 1.5 hour drive from Toronto. Upon arrival, enjoy a ride on the famous Maid of The Mist and feel the thunder of the Falls. It's a half hour thrill of a lifetime!
After some free time for browsing and photos, guests will enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking the Falls, followed by a scenic drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a beautiful area made famous by the War of 1812 between Canada and the United States. Your coach will then proceed back to Toronto.
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Cost Per Person: $98 CDN, plus 7% GST
Includes:
Roundtrip transportation by 55 passenger coach, with certified guide; local tour of area; 2.5 hour cruise with full lunch on board the Muskoka Wenonah Cruise.
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Shades of Autumn
Date:Sunday, October 16
Time: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
The countryside 2 hours north of Toronto, affectionately known as "cottage country", is at its best in the fall season, when the forests become a virtual living canvas. This area, known as Muskoka, offers over 1600 lakes, numerous sparkling rivers and the dazzling pink granite of the Canadian Shield.
If the timing is right and the weather cooperates, the trees will be absolutely ablaze in spectacular colours of stunning reds, oranges and yellows - offering breathtaking vistas and superb photo opportunities.
Upon arrival in the Muskoka area you will board the Wenonah 11 cruise boat, built in the style and grace of an elegant, historic vessel. This vessel combines turn-of-the-century charm with modern conveniences including a fully enclosed dining room and an on-board elevator.
A A full lunch will be served in the dining room while enjoying an ultimate lakeview experience on this 2.5 hour cruise. This is a truly great opportunity to enjoy the beautifully rugged and natural Canadian countryside.
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Cost Per Person: $49 CDN, plus 7% GST
Includes:
Roundtrip transportation by 55 passenger coach; Certified tour guide; One hour harbour tour; mini tour of the city.
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Discover Toronto Tour
Date:Monday, October 17
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
What a better way to experience Toronto then by land, water and up above!
This mini morning tour will offer a brief introductory city tour by coach, highlighting a sample of some of the remarkable buildings, attractions and neighborhoods within the city such as Old and New City Hall, the Theatre District and distinct shopping areas.
Following this, you will be taken to the harbour to enjoy a fully narrated, one hour sightseeing cruise through Toronto's scenic harbourfront and island parkways with a superb vista of Toronto's breathtaking skyline, and some great photo opportunities.
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Cost Per Person: $50 CDN plus 7% GST
Includes:
Roundtrip transportation by 55 passenger coach; certified Tour Guide; tour of historic Distillery District; tour of the Steam Whistle Brewery; admission to
Casa Loma.
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Historic Toronto Tour
Date:Friday, October 21
Time:1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
This tour will highlight some historic aspects of our great city - including the Distillery Historic District, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the Steam Whistle Brewery.
The Distillery District is a Canadian heritage site - a popular destination for film locations, and is the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial architecture in North America. After your visit there, continue on to the Steam Whistle Brewery, located in a historic former roundhouse. A tour and requisite tasting of their craft brew will be a highlight of the visit.
Finally, continue to Toronto's famous castle - Casa Loma. This mediæval castle sits on a hill with a breathtaking view of the city and its truly magnificent gardens. An audio tour will aid in your exploration of this majestic castle complete with secret passages, towers, an 800-ft. tunnel and stables.
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How to Register
To register, please complete the Optional Tours section of the secure online registration form or download the PDF version (54KB) and send with full payment to:
Metropolis International 2005 - JPdL Secretariat
2 Berkeley Street, Suite 500
Toronto, ON
Canada M5A 4J5
Email: metropolis2005@jpdl.com
Fax: +1-416-221-6372
Tel: +1-416-221-6556
Only tour reservations accompanied by full payment will be processed.
Payment Options
Payment is accepted in Canadian dollars only by:
- Credit card (MasterCard, VISA, Amex) processed under
"City of Toronto - Metropolis 2005"
- Cheque/money order from a Canadian bank OR international bank draft in Canadian dollars, payable to the order of
"City of Toronto - Metropolis 2005"
- Bank transfer- Please contact the Conference Secretariat - JPdL for account details at metropolis2005@jpdl.com
Please Note: Payments by cheque and bank transfer must be received by October 3, 2005. After this date, only credit cards may be used.
If places are still available, new tour reservations may be paid in cash on site at the Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre.
Important Date
| August 31, 2005 |
Deadline for cancellations with full reimbursement of tour fee |
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations of tour reservations must be sent to the Conference Secretariat - JPdL, in writing (letter/fax/email), no later than
August 31, 2005.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 31, 2005.
All reimbursements will be issued after the Conference.
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