For the past 16 years we have been offering a Quilting tour open to all ladies who love to quilt, enjoy handiwork and enjoy the comradery of women who enjoy life and like to have fun.  It is a few days of retail therapy, great food and interesting local attractions.  

Tentative itinerary:

Day 1: Mon., May 8 – The tour will depart from Orillia at 7:00a.m.(with a minimum of 6 customers), Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 7:30a.m. & the Tour Office at 8:00a.m..  Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office.  A Canadian Passport will be required for the border crossing into the USA. We will allow time for duty free shopping. We will kick off our tour with a visit to Jackie Lynn’s Fabric Centre in Rochester.  This afternoon we will travel to Syracuse for our 2-night stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel. The hotel offers breakfast daily, free wifi, indoor pool and fitness centre.  All rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave & coffee maker. The hotel is located just across the street from Destiny USA Shopping Complex.  Destiny USA is a 2.4 million square foot tourist destination in Syracuse, NY that includes a strong mix of luxury outlet tenants, restaurants and entertainment.  A stunning three-story glass atrium provides perfect weather year-round. Oxford Economics has projected an annual visitation rate of over 29 million visitors from throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Day 2: Tues., May 9 – Following our group breakfast we will depart for a day of quilt fabric & wool shopping.  Stores will include: Calico Gals and Seams Possible Quilt Shoppe. A complete list of stores will be available by March 1^st.   An evening group dinner will conclude our day. (B)

Day 3: Wed., May 10 – This morning following breakfast we will start our journey across the state including stops at possibly 3 Fabric Shops.  Our destination is Celoron located in the southwest part of the state.  This afternoon we will check into the beautiful Harbor Hotel located on Lake Chautauqua.  The hotel offers a restaurant on site, free wifi, indoor & outdoor saltwater pools and fitness centre.  (B & D)

Day 4: Thurs., May 11 – This morning following our hot buffet breakfast we will visit Jamestown, N.Y.  The legacy of Lucille Ball has been proudly honored right here in Lucy’s hometown of Jamestown by the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum since 1996. For decades, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz played a vital role in television and on the big screen, and we’re fortunate to have the privilege of preserving their memory and the impact they’ve both had on the world through all of the fun costumes and screen-used memorabilia on display, awards they were both given, photographs of both their personal and TV lives, and much more!As pioneering artists and industry leaders, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz shaped our cultural heritage and charted a course for American entertainment history. Known as the “First Couple of Comedy,” Lucille and Desi were innovators behind the scenes, risk-takers in business, and masters of the comedic craft. Together, they revolutionized the broadcasting industry with the creation of the beloved and ground-breaking sitcom I Love Lucy, and the founding of Desilu Studios – one of the most innovative production centers in Hollywood history. We will visit the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, followed by lunch in the Tropicana Room while watching an old episode of the show.  Our afternoon includes a visit to the National Comedy Centre for some laughs and fun. In the late afternoon we will visit a local fabric shop and conclude our day with dinner at the Olive Garden restaurant.  (B, L & D)

Day 5: Fri., May 12 – A group breakfast will be served at the hotel before departing for home.  We will visit one additional fabric shop in the area before heading north. We will include stops at JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts and Hobby Lobby in Niagara Falls before crossing the border.  We will stop for duty free shopping & meal breaks enroute home.  Return to Bradford at approximately 5:00p.m, Barrie at 5:30p.m. & Orillia at 6:00p.m. (B)

Tour includes: motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 4 nights hotel & taxes, baggage handling, 4 hot breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners, visits to 10 Quilt & Fabric Stores, attractions as listed in the itinerary, duty free shopping & HST EXEMPT.

A finalized list of Quilt & Fabric Stores will be provided one month prior to the tour.

Cost per person: Twin $1590.00 & Single $2120.00

A deposit of $600.00 is required at the time of booking, with the balance due in full by April 11, 2023.
Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge. 

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1: Sat., June 17 – The tour will depart from Wasaga Beach Rec Plex at 4:45a.m., Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 5:30a.m. & Tour Office at 6:00a.m.  for our shuttle to Pearson International Airport.  (Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office)  We will depart on our Air Canada flight at 8:50a.m. to St. John’s, the capital city of Newfoundland arriving at 1:21p.m. local time for a 2-night stay at the Capital Hotel.   A Welcome Dinner awaits our arrival.  (D)

Day 2: Sun., June 18 – This morning we head straight to Bay Bulls to enjoy 1.5 hour Gatherall’s Whale watching boat cruise which includes viewing the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to thousands of puffins & seabirds.  Today’s highlights include Petty Harbour, Cape Spear, guided city tour of St. John’s & Signal Hill.  (B)

Day 3: Mon., June 19 – Today we leave the Avalon Peninsula and head north to Gander. We will travel through Terra Nova National Park and stop at Gambo at Joey’s Lookout. Today’s activities in Gander will include a visit the Silent Witness Memorial, The North Atlantic Aviation Museum, the Gander Airport and the Peacekeeper’s Memorial Park. We will see pieces of the Twin Towers in both the Museum & Airport dedicated to the events of 9/11 before arriving at Sinbad’s Hotel for a 2-night stay. Tonight, we will enjoy meeting our guest speaker, Claude Elliott who is the former Mayor of Gander. Claude is portrayed in the musical “Come from Away”.  We will learn first-hand about the events and efforts of the incredible people of Gander and the surrounding communities during the week that began on September 11 when approximately 6,600 passengers and crew members were diverted to Gander Airport. (B & D)

Day 4: Tues., June 20 – Today we will explore the beautiful outport community of Twillingate – an excellent vantage point for iceberg & whale sightings.  Highlight’s include: Boyd’s Cove Beothuk Centre, Twillingate Museum & Long Point Lighthouse.  This evening we will return to Gander for a group dinner.  (B, L & D)

Day 5: Wed., June 21 – This morning we will travel through Grand Falls and onto King’s Point for lunch.  We will visit Kings Point Pottery & the Whale Museum before traveling onto Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will marvel at the spectacular ocean scenery, mountains, and fjords.  We will be staying at the Ocean View Hotel in Rocky Harbour for 2 nights.  Tonight, is a special treat as we have reserved tickets to enjoy the “Pub Night featuring the Anchors Aweigh Band”.  (B & L)

Day 6: Thurs., June 22 – This morning there will be some free time after breakfast to breath in the salt air and explore the shops and vistas.  We will visit Lobster Cove Lighthouse and Photographers Lookout before travelling to Norris Point where you will experience an afternoon cruise on beautiful Bonne Bay.  (B)

Day 7: Fri., June 23 – This morning we continue our drive up the Northern Peninsula, known as the Viking Trail to St. Anthony. We will have a group lunch at Plum Point.  This afternoon we will visit L’Anse aux Meadows Interpretative Centre. Here is the only known Viking Site in North America & the earliest evidence of Europeans in the western hemisphere. We will be staying at Burnt Cape Cabins & the Viking Lodge Motel which are owned by the same family at Raleigh for our 2-night stay. An evening group dinner will be served upon arrival.   (B, L & D)

Day 8: Sat., June 24 – Following breakfast we will experience a 2-hour award winning boat tour with Northland Discovery in hopes of iceberg sightings, humpbacks and dolphins. In the afternoon we will visit Grenfell Interpretative Centre & the Grenfell Home with the opportunity to learn about the amazing life and work of Sir Wilfred Grenfell.  (B & D)

Day 9: Sun., June 25 – Today will be a leisurely driving day down the coast. We will include a visit to the Torrent River Salmon Centre.  We will stay overnight at the Fisherman’s Landing Inn at Rocky Harbour.(B & D)

Day 10: Mon., June 26 – This morning following breakfast we will once again travel through

Gros Morne National Park.  We will enjoy a driving tour of the south side of Gros Morne known as the Tablelands and visit the Discovery Centre before departing for Deer Lake Airport.  This afternoon we will depart for home from Deer Lake Airport at 2:25p.m. on Air Canada arriving at Pearson International Airport at 4:00p.m. Our Hammond Coach will be there to pick us up and return us to our original departure points. (B)

 Tour includes: transfer to Pearson International Airport in Toronto by motor coach, return direct flights, departure taxes, airport baggage fees round trip, motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 9 nights’ accommodation, hotel taxes, baggage handling for 1 large suitcase each, 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners, National Park pass, 3 boat cruises, attractions, museum visits and guided tours as listed in the itinerary & HST of 15% in NL.

Recommended Read: The Day the World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim Defede

 Cost per person: Twin $4780.00 (includes HST of $623.00)  & Single $5560.00  (includes HST of $726.00)

An initial deposit of $1000. per person is required upon booking.

A 2^nd deposit of $1500.00 is due on March 1 with the balance due in full by May 1, 2023

Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge 

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1: Tues., June 20 – Today we travel to Trois Riviere for the first night stay on our Maritime tour.  This evening we enjoy dinner and French-Canadian hospitality at Chez Danys sugar shack.  (D)

Day 2: Wed., June 21 – After breakfast, we continue our journey travelling through Quebec and into New Brunswick for our overnight stay in Fredericton.  (B)

Day 3: Thurs., June 22 – Today we arrive in Moncton for a 2-night stay. – This afternoon we will visit the Hopewell Rocks where you may have an opportunity to walk on the ocean floor if the tide is low. See where the world’s highest tides have gouged four-story sculptures from the cliffs.   (B & D)

Day 4: Fri., June 23 – This morning is free to relax.   This afternoon we are off to Shediac for the scenic cruise and Lobster Dinner.  (Alternative meal is available) (B & D)

Day 5: Sat., June 24 – Once only accessible by ferry, today we arrive on Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest continuous multi-span bridge. This afternoon with the help of our Step-on Guide we will learn about Province House and explore historic Charlottetown. We will check in to The Loyalist Country Inn in Summerside.  (B & D)

Day 6: Sun., June 25 – This morning is at your leisure. This afternoon we visit Green Gables, the house immortalized by Lucy Maud Montgomery in her “Anne” books. Spend time in Prince Edward Island National Park, renowned for its red sandstone cliffs, rolling sand dunes and lush green fields. A traditional PEI lobster supper is included this evening. (B & D)

Day 7: Mon., June 26 – This morning we will take the ferry from Wood Islands to Caribou, Nova Scotia. There will be free time to explore the town of Pictou during your lunch hour. In the afternoon we will travel to Baddeck on Cape Breton Island. A visit to the Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site is planned for midafternoon before checking into our hotel. This evening’s entertainment provides us with great tunes, stories, and tea cakes as we attend the local Ceilidh.   (B & D)

Day 8: Tues., June 27 – Today we will explore the Cabot Trail, with many photo stops along the way – be sure to bring your camera. Known world-wide for its spectacular scenery, the Cabot Trail is circular and takes travelers along the rugged seacoast and through lofty mountains. Enjoy our unique 2-night stay at the Northstar Hotel, Louisbourg’s only ocean front hotel. Arranged across five acres, the resort boasts 22 guest suites and rooms, many with ocean views, 2 restaurants, a cocktail bar and a private shingle beach.
Just a short drive from The Fortress of Louisbourg, a National Parks Canada historic site (and partial reconstruction of an 18th-century battlement) North Star* is owned and operated by international designers Colin and Justin, whose shows have aired on HGTV and Cottage Life in Canada, and on the BBC, ITV and Channel 5 in Great Britain. Colin and Justin, whilst based in Toronto and Glasgow during winter, are resident – on site – at North Star* during the resort’s May to October operation. It is indeed their pleasure to welcome you to their – and indeed your – home away from home.  (B, Box Lunch & D)

Day 9: Wed., June 28 – Start your day with a visit to Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, home to the historic jewel, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. During the summer months hundreds of re-enactors or “animators” of all ages, from wealthy merchants to poor soldiers, populate the streets of the restored fortress working, playing, and living life as they would have in 1744. The afternoon is free to enjoy the North Star.  (B & D)

Day 10: Thurs., June 29 – Today we depart after lunch and cross the Canso Causeway to continue your journey to mainland Nova Scotia enroute to Halifax.  We will check into Hotel Halifax for our 3-night stay. (B & D)

Day 11: Fri., June 30 – We will explore the South Shore with our Step-on Guide visiting the historic fishing towns of Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy’s Cove. Lunenburg was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 and is home to the Bluenose II. (B)

Day 12: Sat., July 1 – CANADA DAY!! HAPPY 156th BIRTHDAY!! This morning we will have an overview tour of this historic port city, the capital of Nova Scotia with your Step on Guide. You will visit The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Canada’s national museum of immigration. This afternoon we will attend a performance of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the largest indoor show in the world. You will hear and see military bands, pipes and drums, choirs, gymnasts, dancers, military displays, and competitions which offer the most exciting 2 ½ hours of entertainment ever found under one roof. (B)

Day 13: Sun., July 2 – Today we must pack our suitcases and depart, starting our journey towards home. Our overnight stay is in Riviere du Loup. (B & D)

Day 14:  Mon., July 3 – We travel today to Montreal for our overnight stay. Our hotel is centrally located downtown.  Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to explore on your own.  (B)

Day 15: Tues., July 4 – Enjoy a morning visit to the Jean Talon Market.  We will travel home, arriving at approximately 8:00p.m. (B)

Tour includes: motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 14 nights accommodation, hotel taxes, baggage handling, 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners, National Park pass, lobster boat cruise, Ferry Crossing & Toll bridges, attractions, museum visits and guided tours as listed in the itinerary & HST of 15% in the Maritimes.

Cost per person: Twin $6275.00 & Single $7590.00

An initial deposit of $1500.00 is required at time of booking. The balance is due in full by May 1, 2023.

Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge.

Gypsy Rose Lee was the world’s most famous striptease artist; Momma Rose the ultimate stage mother. Follow their extraordinary story in Stephen Sondheim’s timeless musical. With legendary songs, including “Let Me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming up Roses,” Gypsy remains the greatest American musical.

Optional matinee: A theatre-lovers’ favourite ever since it was written, Blithe Spirit is a tug-of-love comedy with a difference: one of the lovers is a ghost. Novelist Charles, hoping to gather material for his next book, asks Madame Arcati (one of the great characters in all of theatre) to conduct a séance in his house. It works too well: his first wife returns from the other side, with predictably disastrous results for his second marriage. Noël Coward at his deadliest.

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1: Thurs., July 6 – The tour departs from Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 9:00a.m. & Tour Office at 9:30a.m.  Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office.  We will travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a local Winery, as well as a visit to Pickard Peanuts, prior to checking in to the Prince of Wales Hotel at 3:30p.m.  A group dinner will be enjoyed in the Escabeche Restaurant.  This evening we have orchestra level seating for the 8:00p.m. performance of Gypsy at the Festival Theatre. (L & D)

Day 2: Fri., July 7 – This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and the amenities of this beautiful hotel.  A backstage tour of the Festival Theatre has been arranged for mid-morning followed by a choice of activities. You can choose to include the 2:00p.m. performance of Blithe Spirit or enjoy free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  We will depart for home following the afternoon performance. (B)

Tour includes:  motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 1 night at the Vintage Inn, Prince of Wales, baggage handling, hotel taxes, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch & 1 evening dinner, winery visit, backstage tour, orchestra level theatre ticket, shuttle to local shopping & HST.

Cost per person: Option # 1 (1 play) – Twin $745.00 & Single $885.00

Cost per person: Option # 2 (2 plays) – Twin $820.00 & Single $955.00

A $150.00 deposit is required upon booking with the balance due in full on May 14, 2023

Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge. 

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1: Fri., July 7 – The tour will depart from Orillia, behind Zehrs at 5:00a.m., Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 5:30a.m. & Tour Office at 6:00a.m.  for our shuttle to Pearson International Airport.  (Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office) We will depart on our Air Canada flight at 8:50a.m. to St. John’s, the capital city of Newfoundland arriving at 1:21p.m. local time for a 2-night stay at the Capital Hotel.   A Welcome Dinner awaits our arrival.  (D)

Day 2: Sat., July 8 – Our tour of this beautiful province will begin with a 1.5 hour Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale watching boat cruise which includes viewing the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to thousands of puffins. There will be free time in the downtown core for lunch.  This afternoon we will have a guided city tour of St. John’s, which will include Signal Hill & Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America.  (B)

Day 3:  Sun., July 9 – Today we leave the Avalon Peninsula and head north to Gander. We will travel through Terra Nova National Park and stop at Gambo at Joey’s Lookout. Today’s activities in Gander will include The North Atlantic Aviation Museum, the Gander Airport and the Peacekeeper’s Memorial Park. We will see pieces of the Twin Towers at both the Museum & Airport dedicated to the events of 9/11 before arriving at Sinbad’s Hotel for a 2-night stay. Tonight we will enjoy meeting our guest speaker, Claude Elliott who is the former Mayor of Gander. Claude is portrayed in the musical “Come from Away”.  We will learn first-hand about the events and efforts of the incredible people of Gander and the surrounding communities during the week that began on September 11 when approximately 6,600 passengers and crew members were diverted to Gander Airport. (B & D)

Day 4: Mon., July 10 – Today we will explore the beautiful outport community of Twillingate.  Highlights include Boyd’s Cove Beothuk Centre, Twillingate Museum & Long Point Lighthouse.  Lunch will be at the Auk Island Winery and our evening dinner will be in Gander upon our return.  (B, L & D)

Day 5: Tues., July 11 – This morning we will travel through Grand Falls and onto King’s Point for lunch.  We will visit Kings Point Pottery & the Whale Museum before traveling on to Corner Brook for our 2-night stay at the historic Glynmill Inn. (B, L & D)

Day 6: Wed., July 12 – Today we’ll visit Cook’s Lookout before heading south to Stephenville.  From there we will drive out to Port au Port Peninsula – locally known as the French Shore, this area remains the French hub of Newfoundland. I think of it as “Newfoundland’s Miniature Cabot Trail” – such a scenic drive.  Today we will visit “Our Lady of Mercy Church” and then enjoy lunch at the Mainland Cultural Centre.  We will travel through such villages as Cape St. George, Three Rock Cove and Lourdes before returning to our hotel. (B &  L)

Day 7: Thurs., July 13 – Today may become your favourite day of the tour.  This morning we will depart for Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will explore the south side of the park known as the Tablelands.  Lunch will be served in Woody Point with free time to explore the village.  This afternoon we will continue our drive to Rocky Harbour.  You will marvel at the spectacular ocean scenery, mountains and fjords.  We will be staying at the Ocean View Hotel in Rocky Harbour for 2 nights.  (B & L)

Day 8: Fri., July 14 – This morning there will be free time to relax.  This afternoon we will visit Photographers Lookout before travelling to Norris Point where you will experience an afternoon cruise on beautiful Bonne Bay. Tonight, is a special treat as we have reserved tickets to enjoy the “Pub Night featuring the Anchors Aweigh Band”.   (B)

Day 9: Sat., July 15 – This morning we continue our drive up the Northern Peninsula, known as the Viking Trail to St. Anthony. We will have a group lunch at Plum Point.  This afternoon we will take the ferry from St.Barbe to Blanc Sablon.   We will be staying overnight at the Northern Light Inn in L’Anse Au Clair, Labrador.  (B & L)

Day 10: Sun., July 16 – Labrador is known as The Big Land.  Today we will travel north to Mary’s Harbour where we will board the ferry that will take us to Battle Harbour. There is off the Beaten Path and then there is this place!!  Battle Harbour was for two centuries the economic and social centre of the southeastern Labrador coast. Battle Harbour has been restored to its former glory and a living commemoration to the life and society created there by Newfoundland­ers and Labradoreans during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. (B, L & D)

Day 11: Mon., July 17 – Today relax and enjoy this unique part of our country. This morning there is an optional walking tour to further experience this fascinating era of Labrador history. This afternoon relax in the Loft, hike the island or explore the museum and artifacts. Enjoy this amazing home cooking for our 3 meals in the newly renovated dining room overlooking the water. (B, L, D)

Day 12: Tues., July 18 – Today we sail back to Mary’s Harbour at 9:00a.m. We will then travel south to the Parks Canada Site in Red Bay to learn about the Basque Whaling Port. A visit to Point Amour Lighthouse, towering at 109 feet, it is the tallest in Atlantic Canada and second highest in the country will complete our day. Tonight, we will return to the Northern Light Inn in L’Anse Au Clair for our overnight stay. (B, L & D)

Day 13: Wed., July 19 – This morning we will leave Labrador on the first ferry and continue our drive north along the Viking Trail.  This afternoon we will visit L’Anse aux Meadows Interpretative Centre. Here is the only known Viking Site in North America & the earliest evidence of Europeans in the western hemisphere. We will be staying at the Haven Inn in St. Anthony.  An evening group dinner will be served upon arrival.   (B & D)

Day 14: Thurs., July 20 – This morning we will experience a 2.5 hour award winning boat tour with Northland Discovery in hopes of iceberg sightings, humpbacks and dolphins. It is a certified vessel with music, onboard Biologist & washroom equipped. In the afternoon we will visit Grenfell Interpretative Centre before departing for Rocky Harbour.  We will stay overnight at the Fisherman’s Landing Inn. (B & D)

Day 15: Fri, July 21 – This morning we will visit the Newfoundland Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion.  The Insectarium is a world class Nature Museum.  This afternoon we will depart for home from Deer Lake Airport at 2:25p.m. on Air Canada arriving into Pearson International Airport at 4:00p.m.. Our Hammond Coach will be there to pick us up and return us to our original departure points. (B)

 Tour includes: transfer to Pearson International Airport in Toronto by motor coach, return flights, departure taxes, airport baggage fees round trip,  motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 14 nights’ accommodation, hotel taxes, baggage handling for 1 large suitcase each, 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners, National Park pass, 3 boat cruises, 2 Ferry Crossings, Pub Night Entertainment in Rocky Harbour, attractions, museum visits and guided tours as listed in the itinerary & HST of 15% in NL.

Recommended Read: The Day the World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim Defede

 Cost per person: Twin $6895.00 (includes HST of $899.70) & Single $7750.00 (includes HST of $1012.22)

An initial deposit of $1000.00 per person is required upon booking.

A 2^nd deposit of $1000.00 is due on March 15 with the balance due in full by June 1, 2023

Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge  

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1: Tues., Aug. 15 – The tour will depart from the Stayner Arena at 7:45a.m., Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 8:30a.m. & Tour Office at 9:00a.m.  for our shuttle to Pearson International Airport.  (Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office). We will depart on our Air Canada flight at 12:35p.m. to St. John’s, the capital city of Newfoundland arriving at 5:07p.m. local time for a 2-night stay at the Capital Hotel.   A Welcome Dinner awaits our arrival.  (D)

Day 2: Wed., Aug. 16 – Our tour of this beautiful province will begin with a 1.5 hour Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale watching boat cruise which includes viewing the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to thousands of puffins. There will be free time in the downtown core for lunch.  This afternoon we will have a guided city tour of St. John’s, which will include Signal Hill & Cape Spear National Historic Site, the most easterly point in North America.  (B)

Day 3: Thurs., Aug. 17 – Today we leave the Avalon Peninsula and head north to explore the Bonavista Loop.  Points of interest will include Cape Bonavista Lighthouse & the Dungeon Provincial Park. We will overnight at the Seaport Inn in Port Union.   (B & D)

Day 4: Fri., Aug. 18 – Today our route takes us through Terra Nova National Park, with a stop at Joey’s Lookout overlooking Gambo. Our activities in Gander will include a visit to The North Atlantic Aviation Museum, the Gander Airport and the Peacekeeper’s Memorial Park. We will see pieces of the Twin Towers at both the Museum & Airport dedicated to the events of 9/11 before arriving at Sinbad’s Hotel for a 2-night stay. Tonight, we will enjoy meeting our guest speaker, Claude Elliott who is the former Mayor of Gander. We will learn first-hand about the events and efforts of the incredible people of Gander and the surrounding communities during the week that began on September 11 when approximately 6,600 passengers and crew members were diverted to Gander Airport. (B & D)

Day 5: Sat., Aug. 19 – This morning we head north to the beautiful outport community of Twillingate. Today’s activities include a visit to the Twillingate Museum dedicated to Georgia Stirling, Long Point Lighthouse & the Boyd Cove Beothuk Museum. Lunch will be at the Auk Island Winery and our evening dinner will be in Gander upon our return.  (B, L & D)

Day 6: Sun., Aug. 20 – This morning we will travel through Grand Falls and onto King’s Point for lunch.  We will visit Kings Point Pottery & the Whale Museum before traveling onto Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will marvel at the spectacular ocean scenery, mountains and fjords.  We will be staying at the Ocean View Hotel in Rocky Harbour for 2 nights.  (B & L)

Day 7: Mon., Aug. 21 – This morning there will be free time after breakfast to breathe in the salt air and explore the shops and vistas.  We will visit Photographers Lookout before travelling to Norris Point where you will experience an afternoon cruise on beautiful Bonne Bay. Tonight, is a special treat as we have reserved tickets to enjoy the “Pub Night featuring the Anchors Aweigh Band”.  (B)

Day 8: Tues., Aug. 22 – This morning we continue our drive up the Northern Peninsula, known as the Viking Trail to St. Anthony. We will have a group lunch at Plum Point.  This afternoon we will visit L’Anse aux Meadows Interpretative Centre. Here is the only known Viking Site in North America & the earliest evidence of Europeans in the western hemisphere. We will be staying at Burnt Cape Cabins & the Viking Lodge Motel which are owned by the same family at Raleigh for our 2-night stay. An evening group dinner will complete our day.  (B, L & D)

Day 9: Wed., Aug. 23 – Following breakfast we will experience a 2-hour award winning boat tour with Northland Discovery in hopes of iceberg sightings, humpbacks and dolphins. In the afternoon we will visit Grenfell Interpretative Centre & the Grenfell Home with the opportunity to learn about the amazing life and work of Sir Wilfred Grenfell.  (B, L & D)

Day 10: Thurs., Aug. 24 – Today will be a leisurely driving day down the coast. We will include a visit to the Torrent River Salmon Centre.  We will stay overnight at Fisherman’s Landing Inn in Rocky Harbour. (B & D)

Day 11: Fri., Aug. 25 – This morning following breakfast we will once again travel through Gros Morne National Park.  We will explore the south side of the park, enjoying lunch in Woody Point before visiting the new Discovery Centre.  We will take a drive out to Trout River and take a short 1 hour guided walk of the famous Tableland Mountains. We will overnight at the Deer Lake Motel. (B, L & D)

Day 12: Sat., Aug. 26 – This morning we will visit the Newfoundland Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion.  The Insectarium is a world class Nature Museum.  This afternoon we will depart for home from Deer Lake Airport at 2:25p.m. on Air Canada arriving into Pearson International Airport at 4:00p.m. Our Hammond Coach will be there to pick us up and return us to our original departure points. (B)

Tour includes: transfer to Pearson International Airport in Toronto by motor coach, return flights, departure taxes, airport baggage fees round trip, motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 11 nights’ accommodation, hotel taxes, baggage handling for 1 large suitcase each, 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners, National Park pass, 3 boat cruises, 2 UNESCO site, attractions, museum visits and guided tours as listed in the itinerary & HST of 15% in NL.

Recommended Read: The Day the World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim Defede

 Cost per person: Twin $5500.00 (includes HST of $719.25)  & Single $6475.00 (includes HST of $845.10)

An initial deposit of $1000.00 per person is required upon booking.

A 2^nd deposit of $1000.00 is due on April 1 with the balance due in full by July 2, 2023

Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge  

Join us on our Celtic Adventure featuring local guides, smaller group tour & several two-night stays.

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1: Mon., Sept. 11 – The tour will depart from Orillia, behind Zehrs at 7:00p.m., Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 7:30p.m. & Tour Office at 8:00p.m. for our shuttle to Pearson International Airport.  (Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office) We will fly on Air Transat for our overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland.  

Day 2: Tues., Sept. 12 – Today we arrive in Dublin. This afternoon we will check in to our hotel which will be our home for the next two nights.  This evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner.  (D)

Day 3: Wed., Sept. 13 – This morning we will meet a local guide and explore Dublin. Travel along the River Liffey, visit the Guinness Brewery, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Enjoy entrance to the 9th century Book of Kells and a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College to gain insight into the establishment’s impressive history.  Enjoy some free time on Grafton Street before dinner. (D)

Day 4: Thurs., Sept. 14 -This morning we will travel from Dublin to County Wicklow known as the Garden of Ireland.  In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Irish National Stud, an area of incredible natural beauty that’s home to regal thoroughbreds and opulent Japanese gardens. We will continue to Cork, Ireland’s second most populous city, built on the river Lee for a 2-night stay. (B & D)

Day 5: Fri., Sept. 15 – This morning is free to relax and explore on your own.  In the afternoon we visit Jameson Distillery in the town of Midleton.  Learn about Jameson’s rich heritage and finish the tour with a tasting or two.  (B & D) 

Day 6: Sat., Sept. 16 – This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park. We will visit the fishing port of Dingle and view the Blasket Islands.  We will visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park before checking in to our overnight accommodation in Limerick.   (B & D)

Day 7: Sun., Sept.  17 – Today we travel up the scenic West coast through Galway and Sligo and crossing into Northern Ireland with several stops along the way.  We visit the iconic Giant’s Causeway to explore this geological masterpiece. It was created by the cooling of lava which burst through the earth’s crust millions of years ago. Enjoy a spectacular drive along the Antrim Coast prior to checking in to our hotel for an overnight stay. (B & D)

Day 8: Mon., Sept. 18 – This morning we explore Belfast with a local guide followed by a visit to the Titanic Belfast Museum and Exhibition in the afternoon.  (B & D)

Day 9: Tues., Sept. 19 – Today we travel from Belfast to Cairnryan, Scotland on the Stena Ferry.  Travel the Aryshire coast. Enjoy a visit to the Burns Centre to learn about Scotland’s famous bard, Robert Burns. Our overnight stay is in Glasgow at the centrally located Voco Grand Central Hotel.  The evening is free to explore on your own. (B & D)

Day 10: Wed., Sept. 20 – This morning we will start our journey to Oban via Loch Lomond and Inverary to the seaside town, which will be our home for the next two nights. (B & D)

Day 11: Thurs., Sept. 21 – This morning we will board the Ferry and travel to Craignure on the Isle of Mull.  Our coach will then take us to the most southern tip of the Island, and we will cross over by passenger ferry to the tiny Island of Iona.  It is here that St. Columba brought Christianity to Scotland.  Arriving in AD563, he established a Centre of Religious Studies.  Visit the Abbey and enjoy exploring this peaceful island.
(B & D)

Day 12: Fri., Sept. 22 – Today we continue our journey North.  Our visits include Glencoe, known as the Valley of the weeping. We stop at the Commando Memorial for a view of Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis before reaching the Great Glen. We will travel past Loch Ness on our way to an overnight stay in Inverness. (B & D)

Day 13: Sat., Sept. 23 – Our journey today takes us to Pitlochry. Our day includes a whisky distillery visit and entry to Blair Castle in Perthshire.  The remainder of the day is yours to explore the town at your leisure. 
(B & D)

Day 14: Sun., Sept. 24 – We will travel to Edinburgh this morning via Sterling. (B)

Day 15: Mon., Sept. 25 – Today we explore the “Athens of the North”, the city of Edinburgh with a local blue badge guide including visits to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the city on your own.  (B) 

Day 16: Tues., Sept. 26 – Home. This morning we depart for Glasgow Airport and our flight home.   Our coach will be waiting for our arrival at Pearson International Airport to return us to our original departure points. 

Includes: transfer by motor coach to Pearson International Airport, return flights, departure taxes, motor coach transportation, Hamilton Tours Ltd. Tour Director, 14 nights hotel accommodation, hotel taxes, baggage handling for 1 large suitcase each, 14 breakfasts, 10 dinners, attractions and guided tours as listed in the itinerary, ferry crossings & HST EXEMPT. 

Cost per person:  Twin $8550.00 & Single $9775.00
An initial deposit of $1000.00 is required at the time of booking.
A second deposit of $2000.00 is due on May 1, 2023, with the balance due in full by July 15, 2023
Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge.

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1: Sat., Sept. 23 – The tour will depart from Orillia at 7:00a.m.(with a minimum of 6 customers), Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 7:30a.m. & the Tour Office at 8:00a.m..  Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office.  A Canadian Passport will be required for the border crossing into the USA. We will allow time for duty free shopping. We will have lunch at the “Cracker Barrel” in Port Huron. This afternoon we will visit one of our favourite stores RMC Quilts also located in Port Huron. RMC is an authorized distributor for quality batting and interfacing by Pellon and known for their over 600 bolts of wide backing. Today we travel to Findlay, Ohio staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. (Travel time 7 hours)

Day 2: Sun., Sept. 24 – Following breakfast at the hotel we will visit Hardy Reindeer Ranch in Champaign County to learn about these unique deer & enjoy a BBQ dinner. Then we travel on to Springfield, Illinois for a one-night stay at the Drury Inn. (B & D) (Travel time 7 hours)

Day 3:  Mon., Sept. 25 – A group breakfast will be served at the hotel before departing for Hamilton, Missouri home of the Missouri Star Quilt Company. We will have the afternoon to shop & explore this dedicated to everything Quilting town.  We will check into the Sure Stay Hotel by Best Western in Cameron, Missouri for our 2-night stay.  (B & D)
(Travel time 4 hours) 

Day 4: Tues., Sept. 26 – A group breakfast will be served at the hotel.  Today’s highlights include: Time with  Jenny Doan of the Missouri Star Quilt Company including Q & A and Meet & Greet, visit the Quilt Museum and free time for shopping in the 14 themed Quilt stores of Hamilton.  A catered evening dinner
will conclude our day. (B & D)
(Travel time 20 mins)

Day 5:  Wed., Sept. 27 – Today we return to Hamilton for a free day of shopping, departing at 2:00p.m. and then heading north to Des Moines, Iowa staying at the Drury Inn. (B ) (Travel time 2.5 hours)

Day 6:  Thurs., Sept. 28 – This morning following breakfast we will travel to Shipshewana in the heart of Northern Indiana’s Amish Country. We will be staying at the Van Buren Hotel for our 2-night stay. (B)  (Travel time 7 hours)

Day 7:  Fri., Sept. 29 – Today’s highlights include: free time in the morning for shopping at Yoder’s Shopping Centre which boasts 10,000 bolts of fabric, Davis Mercantile which includes Lolly’s Fabrics with approx. 15,000 bolts, books and supplies plus 22 other shops and features a 100 year old Denzel Carousel.  We will have a guided tour of the Shipshewana Quilt Gardens & surrounding area in LaGrange County in the afternoon.  An evening dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery will complete our day. (B & D)

Day 8:  Sat., Sept. 30 – Today following breakfast we depart for home.  We will stop for duty free shopping & meal breaks enroute. Return to Bradford at approximately 8:00p.m, Barrie at 8:30p.m. & Orillia at 9:00p.m. (B) (Travel time 7.5 hours) 

Tour includes: motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 7 nights hotel & taxes, baggage handling, 7 breakfasts, 4 evening dinners, admission to the Quilt Museum, Lecture with Jenny Doan, New Eco Hamilton Tote with pattern & lanyard, guided tour of the Shipshewana area, countless quilt & fabric stores, duty free shopping & HST EXEMPT.  A finalized list of Quilt & Fabric Stores will be provided one month prior to the tour.  

Cost per person: Twin $2235.00 & Single $2855.00   
A deposit of $600.00 is required at the time of booking, with the balance due in full by August 1, 2023
Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge.  

If you are looking for a relaxed vacation that includes fall colours, seashores, mountains and an interesting mix of history from whaling to the lives of The Rich & Famous – you will enjoy this tour.

Day 1: Mon., Oct. 16 – The tour will depart from Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store at 7:30a.m. & Tour Office at 8:00a.m.  Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office.  A Canadian Passport will be required for the border crossing into the USA. We will allow time for duty free shopping. Today we travel to Albany, New York for our overnight stay.

Day 2: Tues., Oct. 17 – Today we are off to Newport, Rhode Island – America’s first resort and yachting capitol of the world.  We will have a guided tour of this Nautical Playground for the rich and famous!  Journey along the magnificent Ten Mile Drive for a step back in time to the opulent era of the Gilded age.  Elite families such as the Vanderbilt’s and Astor’s have built their “summer cottages” to retreat from the city life.  After our tour, we’ll visit the grand dame of all the Mansions – The Breakers.  In the late afternoon we will travel to Yarmouth, Massachusetts where you can unpack and relax for our 4-night stay. Enjoy an evening dinner at our hotel, The Red Jacket Inn (B & D)

Day 3: Wed., Oct. 18 – After breakfast, we will depart for a day on the beautiful storybook island of “Martha’s Vineyard”.  Located 7 miles off coastline, this Island offers a vacation ambience unlike any other. Once an early refuge for coastal ship traffic, it blossomed into a whaling community in the 18th and 19th century and evolved to what is now a popular tourist destination of today.  We’ll take our own guide and coach to the island and enjoy a guided tour of Oak Bluffs which is noted for its collection of small Carpenter Gothic cottages clustered in the Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds, and Edgartown, known for its stately Greek revival homes built by sea captains of years ago.  There will be free time in Edgartown for shopping and lunch on own. We will continue our tour of the island, returning on the afternoon ferry.  Dinner will be served before returning to the hotel. (B & D)

Day 4: Thurs., Oct. 19 – Today is a day at leisure at the resort. You will have time to walk on the beach, enjoy the pools and relax. Enjoy an evening dinner at our hotel at 6:00p.m. (B & D)

Day 5: Fri., Oct. 20 – Its Friday morning and we are going to enjoy a leisurely drive and a day filled with Kennedy history.  Today’s highlights will include a guided tour of Hyannis, a visit to the JFK Memorial, free time over lunch to explore the town, driving tour with picture stops along the Old Kings Highway with Lighthouse stops. Tonight we will enjoy a lobster dinner – alternate entrée choices are available. (B & D)

Day 6: Sat., Oct. 21 – After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Cape and head for the city of Boston. We will make a brief stop in Plymouth enroute.  This morning we will visit the JFK Library followed by free time at Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall. In the afternoon there will be a guided city tour which includes the Freedom Trail. We will overnight in Andover, Mass. (B)

Day 7: Sun., Oct. 22 – A group breakfast will be served before departing for St. Albans, Vermont. We’ll enjoy a leisurely drive through the picturesque White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Green Mountains of Vermont as we start our journey homeward. A group farewell dinner is planned for this evening. (B & D)

Day 8: Mon., Oct. 23 – A group breakfast will be served before departing for home. We will stop at the duty-free store before entering Canada. Our return to Barrie will be at approximately 7:00p.m (B)

Tour includes: motor coach transportation with Hamilton Tours Director, 7 nights hotel & taxes, baggage handling (including a 4-night stay at The Red Jacket Inn an ocean front property) 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners, guided tours, a full day on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard, 1 ferry crossing, admissions as outlined in the itinerary, duty free shopping & HST EXEMPT.

Cost per person:  Twin $3295.00 & Single $4500.00

An initial deposit of $1000.00 is required at the time of booking,

A 2^nd deposit of $1000 is due on June 1st with the balance due in full by September 6, 2023.

Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge.  

Tentative Itinerary:
Day 1: Sun., Oct. 29 – The tour will depart from Collingwood, Barrie, Bayfield Mall behind Canadian Tire Store & Tour Office at 7:00a.m. for our shuttle to Pearson International Airport.  (Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office) We will depart on a midday Air Canada flight Winnipeg and check in for the evening at the Lakeview Signature by Wyndham Hotel, located at Winnipeg’s International airport. The group will join their Frontiers North Interpretive Guide for a brief orientation this evening to review the trip itinerary details. Overnight in Winnipeg.

Day 2: Mon., Oct. 30 – After breakfast we will depart on an early morning flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. Upon arrival, set out for a Churchill and area tour taking the group to local and historical points of interest such as Cape Merry, the Port of Churchill, and Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Holding Facility, weather permitting. Following lunch together at a local restaurant, guests will visit the Polar Bears International (PBI) House, an innovative public space allowing visitors to learn about polar bears, polar bear TOUR PROPOSAL conservation and research. Here guests will enjoy an exclusive tour of the facilities followed by a private presentation hosted by PBI species experts and representatives. Overnight at a Churchill hotel. (B, L & D)

Day 3: Tues., Oct. 31 – After an early morning breakfast the group will depart for their first full-day Tundra Buggy® adventure, exploring the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) in search of polar bears, arctic fox, ptarmigan and other subarctic wildlife. Venturing on a network of established trails, the Tundra Buggy takes you to the best locations in the CWMA to view and photograph the subarctic tundra. Following dinner at a local restaurant the evening can be spent exploring Churchill’s authentic shops, enjoying a beverage at the local pub or relaxing at the hotel. Overnight at a Churchill hotel. (B, L & D)

Day 4: Wed., Nov. 1 – After breakfast guests will once again have the opportunity to view wild polar bears from a Tundra Buggy on their second and final full-day adventure. Today guests will be accompanied by a Polar Bears International species expert who will join guests on board for an in-depth discussion on polar bears and their habitat. After a day of exploring the tundra, the group will be transferred directly to the Churchill Airport for an evening flight back to Winnipeg. A light meal will be served onboard. Upon arrival in Winnipeg guests will check in for the night at the Lakeview Signature by Wyndham Hotel, located at the Winnipeg International Airport. Overnight in Winnipeg. (B, L & D)

Day 5: Thurs., Nov. 2 – After breakfast we will enjoy The Heart of a Nation Trolley Tour. Experience the most incredible sites and stories Winnipeg has to offer on our award-winning Highlights and Unknown Sites tour. Learn why Manitoba’s capital should be called ‘Secret New York’and our city’s shocking connection to James Bond.  Tour highlights include:

• Boniface, Winnipeg’s charming French quarter.
• The Exchange District, housing North America’s largest collection of turn-of-the-century architecture.
• Canada Life Centre hockey arena, home of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets hockey team.
• The community club where rock legends The Guess Who and Neil Young got their start.
• The grand 400-acre Assiniboine Park.
• The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the world’s only human rights museum.
• The Manitoba Legislative Building, one of Canada’s most mysterious architectural wonders.

This afternoon we will depart for home on our Air Canada flight arriving at Pearson International Airport where our Hammond Coach will be there to pick us up and return us to our original departure points. (B)

Tour includes: transfer to Pearson International Airport in Toronto, return direct flights, departure taxes, airport baggage fees round trip, Hamilton Tours Director, 4 nights’ accommodation, hotel taxes, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, gratuities on included meals, 2 full days on the Tundra Buggy to photograph and observe the Polar Bears, gratuities for the Tundra Buggy drivers and guides,  attractions, museum visits and guided tours as listed in the itinerary & HST.

Cost per person: Twin $9195.00 (includes HST of $1057.88)  & Single $10155.00 (includes HST of $1168.27)

Please note that this tour is limited to 16 passengers and a total of 10 rooms.  With a maximum of only 2 single places.  

An initial deposit of $2000.00 per person is required upon booking.

A 2^nd deposit of $2500.00 is due on May 1

3^rd deposit  of $2500.00 is due on June 1

Balance due in full by July 4, 2023

Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge