• Private Motorcoach transportation
• 2 nights of accommodation 
• Tickets and entry fees to the listed highlights

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

• Stratford Festival - musical TBA (Zone A1 Orchestra Seats) 
• Shaw Festival – musical TBA (Orchestra Seats)
• St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
• Mennonite Tour & Lunch
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Picard's Peanut Shop

Live Theatre Performances

This tour “connects the dots” to include two wonderful performances in two different cities.  We take care of the details so you can enjoy a relaxing getaway with the pleasure of experiencing live theatre.  Performances at the iconic Festival Theatre in Stratford are always a treat, and in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Shaw Festival Theatre has been a significant venue for over 50 years.  To best experience the energy and the music of these performances, we generally recommend/acquire prime orchestra-level seats.

The St. Jacobs Farmers' Market

Late summer is the perfect time to visit this much-loved tradition in the Waterloo Region. Home to a large population of Old Order Mennonites, you’ll often see farmers on local roads travelling to the market by horse & buggy. At the market, vendors sell a variety of items from food to art and collectibles … “Local. Fresh. Original.”  

Also included is a backroads tour of the local Mennonite area, with insigts provided by a local guide, and a special Mennonite lunch.

This itinerary provides a few customization options:

COMBINE WITH ANOTHER TOUR SEGMENT

• this itinerary could be combined with other signtseeing segments in Southern Ontario
• add some time experiencing Niagara Falls and some of the attractions closer to the falls
• while in the Niagara region, there are many small businesses, orchards, wineries, and attractions that could be added or substituted, depending on the interests of the group
• add some outlet mall shopping at The Niagara Outlet Collection Shops 

Depending on the production dates and tour dates, the shows may better align in a different order.  The itinerary below is one option, but depending on the shows and attractions selected, the itinerary can be rearranged as most appropriate for your goup.

Day 1:Travel to Niagara Region, Shaw Festival Performance

Board the coach and enjoy a short trip to beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, arriving mid-afternoon. Wander through the heritage district with its lush boulevard gardens and eclectic collection of boutiques, bistros, and galleries, or take the time to visit Fort George. Enjoy an included group dinner before walking to the Shaw Festival Theatre for a toe-tapping musical. (show TBA). 

Stay: Niagara Falls, ON

Nights: 1

Day 2: Mennonite Tour, Stratford Festival Performance

After breakfast, experience the rich heritage of Ontario’s Mennonite community with a guided countryside tour. Learn the history, culture, and faith of the Mennonite and Amish communities in the Waterloo region. Visit the museum, a replica Old Order meetinghouse, and enjoy a special Mennonite lunch. Take some time to freshen up before regrouping for an included dinner and a Stratford Festival production (show TBA). 

Stay: St. Jacobs, ON

Nights: 1

Day 3: St. Jacob’s Farmers’ Market, Piccard’s Peanuts, Home

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel or travel to St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, Canada’s largest. With over 300 vendors, the market offers fresh local produce, honey, maple syrup, preserves, baked goods, quality meats, and more directly from the farmers. Additional items, including housewares, hand-crafted wearables, and imported produce, can be found in the market’s three main buildings and outdoor area. After lunch, stop at Picard’s Peanuts, Ontario’s first peanut farming family, for some delicious treats before continuing the journey home. 

We recommend comfortable walking shoes for shopping! Remember that the Niagara Outlet Collection Shops is an open-air outlet mall, and also for shopping in Niagara-on-the-Lake and visiting Fort George, you'll need to dress for the weather.