This exceptional tour takes us into the heart of the area that inspired many of the Group of Seven artists to create timeless masterpieces. Come explore some of the most scenic areas of Ontario on this popular four-day summertime holiday.
Book NowThis popular four-day summertime getaway features sightseeing in Sudbury, a scenic 30,000 Islands cruise, a visit to Science North or Dynamic Earth, a reception at the Art Gallery of Algoma, a heritage dinner at Ermatinger-Clergue House, an Agawa Canyon Group of Seven excursion, a souvenier Group of Seven lithograph, and much more.
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Day One
It doesn’t take long to reach areas of Ontario that feel very far away... the lure of cottage country and our beautiful inland lakes provide a natural setting that is hard to beat. We begin with a sightseeing cruise of the 30,000 Islands on the east side of Georgian Bay. This spectacular cruise brings us very close to many islands and "cottages", and the combination of sparkling water, rock, islands and trees makes it easy to see what attracted the Group of Seven to areas like this. We continue on to Sudbury for the night.
Day Two
This morning, you can choose between two outstanding attractions. Visit Science North, consisting of two giant stainless steel snowflakes joined by an underground tunnel carved out of two billion year old pre-Cambrian rock. It features hundreds of exhibits designed for direct hands-on use. Or, visit Dynamic Earth, exploring the geological processes and exhibits on earthquakes and volcanoes, and a fascinating underground mine tour. We then continue along the shores of the North Channel to Sault Ste. Marie. After checking into our hotel, we attend a special wine and cheese reception at the Art Gallery of Algoma, hosted by the curator, who will deliver a presentation on the Group of Seven. Then, we will enjoy an included Heritage Dinner at the Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site. This stone house, built in 1812, was owned by one of the area’s first settlers. Although we have already seen many beautiful areas visited by the Group of Seven over the last two days, the best is yet to come.
Day Three
We board the train this morning and ride in upgraded coaches on the train with ongoing commentary and historic images on TV screen monitors. At the Canyon Park stopover, we have a guided tour by an artist to view the painting locations. After an included lunch onboard the train, we enjoy a presentation/discussion on the history of the Group of Seven. For those interested you can even attend a painting session on board the train. We disembark back at Sault Ste. Marie with a souvenir Group of Seven lithograph.
Day Four
Today we take a circle route home, taking in new scenery as we travel across Manitoulin Island and board the Chi-Cheemaun ferry from South Baymouth to Tobermory. Approaching the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, we see the unusual rock formations such as Flowerpot Island and again, we can appreciate the allure of our gorgeous Ontario landscape. We travel along the Bruce Peninsula toward home, arriving by early evening.
Price Includes
Luxury motor coach transportation
3 nights accommodation
3 breakfasts
30,000 Islands cruise
Admission to Science North OR Dynamic Earth
Reception at Art Gallery of Algoma
Heritage Dinner at Ermatinger-Clergue House
Agawa Canyon Group of Seven excursion
Lunch onboard train
Guided tour during stopover
Souvenir Group of Seven lithograph
Ferry cruise from South Baymouth to Tobermory
HST
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Acton | Acton, 318 Queen Street, Tim Hortons | |
Ajax | Ajax, 210 Westney Road South, Super 8 Motel Super 8 Motel | |
Alliston | Alliston, 157A Young St Industrial Pkwy, Tim's @ Hwy 89 | |
Ancaster | Ancaster, 1180 Hwy 2, Tim Hortons (Hwy 53 & Hwy 2) | |
Arthur | Arthur, 8006 Wellington Rd 109, Pioneer Energy (Hwy 9 Hwy 6) | |
Aurora | Aurora, 2 Allaura Blvd, McDonald's | |
Aylmer | Aylmer, 374 John St N @ Hwy 73, Tim Hortons | |
Barrie | Barrie, 55 Hart Drive, Quality Inn (formerly the Travelodge) | |
Beamsville | Beamsville, 5005 South Service Road,Tim Hortons (Ontario St @ QEW) | |
Blenheim | Blenheim, 79 Talbot Street W, Tim Hortons | |
Bolton | Bolton, 20 Queen Street N, Tim Hortons (@ King Street) | |
Bowmanville | Bowmanville, 160 Liberty St S, Best Western (401 at Liberty Street exit) | |
Bradford | Bradford, 396 Holland St W, Country Style (near Melbourne Dr) | |
Brampton | Brampton, 202 County Court Blvd, Tim Hortons @ Hwy 10 | |
Brantford | Brantford, 58 King George Rd, Comfort Inn | |
Burlington | Burlington, 3063 S Service Road, Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre | |
Caledonia | Caledonia, 360 Argyle St S, Tim Hortons across from Zehrs at Celtic Drive | |
Cambridge | Cambridge, 150 Holiday Inn Drive, Tim Hortons at the back of the Tim Hortons lot | |
Chatham | Chatham, 555 Bloomfield Rd, Travelodge | |
Chatsworth | Chatsworth, 113 Garafraxa St, Coffee Time Donuts | |
Chesley | Chesley Post Office, 120 First Ave S | |
Clifford | Clifford, 19 Elora St, N, Village Variety, @ Hwy 9 | |
Clinton | Clinton, 300 Ontario St S, Hwy 8, Tim Hortons Hwy 8 | |
Collingwood | Collingwood, 281 First St, Tim Hortons | |
Delhi | Delhi, 526 James St, Tim Hortons @ Hwy 3 | |
Dundas | Dundas, 101 Osler Drive, Freshii University Plaza | |
Durham | Durham, 317 Garafraxa St S, Tim Hortons @ Hwy 6 | |
Elmira | Elmira, 305 Arthur St S, Tim Hortons | |
Exeter | Exeter, 153 Main St N, Tim Hortons | |
Fergus | Fergus, 850 Tower St S, Tim Hortons | |
Forest | Forest, 80 King St E, Tim Hortons | |
Fort Erie | Fort Erie, 1485 Garrison Road, Clarion Inn | |
Georgetown | Georgetown, 320 Guelph Street, Tim Horton's across from Canadian Tire | |
Goderich Zehrs | Goderich, 35400 Huron Road, Hwy 8, Zehrs | |
Grand Bend | Grand Bend, 39 Ontario St, Tim Hortons | |
Grimsby | Grimsby, 424 S Service Rd, Gateway Niagara Information Centre | |
Guelph - Holiday Inn | Guelph, 601 Scottsdale Drive, Holiday Inn @ Stone Road W | |
Guelph-Tim Hortons | Guelph, 386 Speedvale Ave E, Tim Hortons @ Stevenson | |
Hamilton | Hamilton, 116 King St W, Sheraton Hotel | |
Hanover | Hanover, 189 10th Street, Mac's Hwy 4 across from Norm's Rest | |
Harriston | Harriston, 78 Mill Street, Hubbard's Store Hubbard's Store | |
Hepworth | Hepworth, 456 Bruce Street, Tim Hortons @ Hwy 6 | |
Ingersoll | Ingersoll, 20 Samnah Cres, Comfort Inn Exit 216 off 401 | |
Innisfil | Innisfil, 908 Lockart Road, The Wheel Sandycove 'The Wheel' Sandycove Acres | |
Jarvis | Jarvis, 2021 Main St N, Tim Horton's | |
Keswick Food Basics | Keswick, 199 Simcoe Avenue, Food Basics corner of Metro & Simcoe | |
Kincardine | Kincardine, 814 Durham St, Tim Hortons Sobeys Plaza Hwy 21 | |
Kitchener | Kitchener, 353 Manitou Drive, Great Canadian Holidays | |
Listowel | Listowel, 836 Wallace Ave N, Tim Hortons @ Hwy 23 | |
London | London, 817 Exeter Rd, Ramada Inn @ Wellington | |
Lucknow | Lucknow, 763 Campbell Street, @ Hwy 86 | |
Markdale | Markdale, 50 Toronto Street N, Mac's @ Hwy 10 | |
Markham | Markham (Unionville) McDonald's 5225 Hwy 7 @ McCowan Rd | |
Meaford | Meaford, 291 Sykes St S, Tim Hortons @ Hwy 26 | |
Midland | Midland, Hwy 93 Penetanguishine Rd,Tim Hortons (Huronia Mall) | |
Mildmay | Mildmay, 5 Elora road, Mac's Store Hwy 9 across from the Shell Station | |
Milton | Milton, 80 Market Drive, Tim Hortons/Wendy's | |
Milverton | Milverton, 5 Main St S, Mini Mart | |
Missisauga Hilton | Mississauga, 6750 Mississauga Rd, Hilton | |
Mississauga | Mississauga, 1375 Southdown Rd, Tim Hortons South of QEW at Truscott Rd | |
Mississauga Sandman | Mississauga Sandman, 5400 Dixie Rd, Sandman Signature Hotel | |
Mitchell | Mitchell, 235 Ontario St, Tim Hortons | |
Morriston | Morriston, Hwy 6 south of the Hwy 401, Carpool Lot Google maps: HW 401 -Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6) | |
Mount Forest | Mount Forest 319 Main St South, Tim Hortons Hwy 89 at Hwy 6 | |
New Hamburg | New Hamburg, 374 Hamilton Road, Tim Hortons | |
Newmarket | Newmarket, 17725 Yonge Street, Tim Hortons North of Davis Opposite CDN Tire | |
Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls, 3930 Montrose Road, Tim Hortons Thorold Stone Rd at QEW | |
Oakville | Oakville, 375 Iroquois Shore Road, McDonalds N of QEW, E off Trafalgar | |
Orangeville | Orangeville, 100-5th Ave, Tim Hortons N of Hwy 9 off Hwy 10 | |
Orillia | Orillia, 201 Woodside Drive, Quality Inn | |
Oshawa | Oshawa, 559 Bloor Street West, Best Western Plus Best Western Plus Durham Hotel | |
Owen Sound | Owen Sound, 950 6th Street East, Quality INN | |
Pickering | Pickering, 742 Kingston Road, Tim Hortons (E of Whites Road North of 401) | |
Port Colborne | Port Colborne, 297 Main Street East, Tim Hortons (Hwy 3 & Regional Road 140) | |
Port Dover | Port Dover, 1 St. Andrew Street, Tim Hortons | |
Port Elgin | Port Elgin, 618 Gustavus Road, Tim Hortons (Hwy 21) | |
Port Perry | Port Perry, 1889 Scugog Street, Tim Hortons | |
Reeces Corners | Reeces Corners, 4475 London Line, LCBO (East side of the LCBO plaza) | |
Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill, 9184 Yonge St, Tim Hortons (South of 16th Ave @ Spruce St) | |
Ridgetown | Ridgetown, 21180 Victoria Road, Daniels Service (Ridgetwon Exit off 401) | |
Sarnia (Pt. Edward) | Sarnia (Pt. Edward) 815 Mara Street, Comfort Inn | |
Seaforth | Seaforth, 54 Goderich Street East, Tim Hortons | |
Shelburne | Shelburne, 802 Main Street East, Tim Hortons | |
Simcoe | Simcoe, 385 Queensway W Travelodge | |
Southampton | Southampton, 142 Emerald Street, Tim Hortons | |
St Catharines | St Catharines, 2 North Service Road, Best Western (Lake St At QEW) | |
St Marys | St Mary's, 940 Queen St E, Stone Willow Inn | |
St Thomas | St Thomas, 995 Talbot Steet East @ 1st, Tim Horton | |
Staff | Staff | |
Stayner | Stayner, 201 Main St, Tim Hortons Hwy 26 and Airport Rd | |
Stoney Creek | Stoney Creek, 210 Centennial Pkwy N, Burger King | |
Stouffville | Stouffville, 28 Sandiford Drive, McDonalds (Main St At Sandale) | |
Stratford | Stratford, 161 Ontario Street, Queens Inn (at Waterloo St) | |
Strathroy | Strathroy, 28630 Centre Road, Tim Hortons | |
TBA-GCH | TBA-GCH | |
Thornbury | Thornbury, 48 Arthur Steet West, Tim Hortons | |
Tillsonburg | Tillsonburg, 560 Broadway Street, Tim Hortons (near North St) | |
Toronto Airport | Toronto, 655 Dixon Road, Delta Hotels by Marriott (formerly International Plaza) | |
Toronto Tim Hortons | Toronto 4 Lebovic Ave @ Eglinton E, Tim Hortons (E of Pharmacy) | |
Toronto York Mills | Toronto, 10 York Mills Road, York Mills Centre (northeast corner Yonge & York Mills) | |
Toronto, Etobicoke | Toronto, 3300 Bloor St W, Bloor/Islington Place (entrance on Aberfolyle Cres) | |
Toronto, Scarborough | Toronto, 50 Estate Drive, Holiday Inn (off Progress & Markham | |
Tottenham | Tottenham, 130 Queen Street North Tim Hortons (#10) | |
Tottenham Tecumseth | Tottenham, 8270 Hwy 9, Tecumseth Pines Club (east of Tottenham Rd) | |
Uxbridge | Uxbridge 25 Brock St & Toronto St Coffee Time | |
Walkerton | Walkerton, 10 MacNab Street ,Tim Hortons | |
Wasaga Beach | Wasaga Beach 1271 Mosley st @ River Rd Tim Hortons | |
Waterdown | Waterdown 255 Dundas St E, Waterdown Shopping Ctr corner of Dundas & Hamilton St N | |
Waterloo | Waterloo, Tim Hortons, 94 Bridgeport Rd E @ Weber | |
Welland | Welland, 1030 Niagara St, Canadas Best Value Inn | |
Whitby | Whitby, 1 Paisley Court off Brock St N, Tim Horton off of 401 | |
Wiarton | Wiarton, 445 Berford St, Tim Hortons | |
Wingham | Wingham, 33 Josephine St (Hwy 4 and Hwy 86) Tim's | |
Woodbridge | Woodbridge, 4535 Hwy 7 McDonalds at Pine Valley | |
Woodstock | Woodstock, 535 Mill St, TA Travel Centre (Exit 230 on 401) |
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