Shaw and Stratford Theatre Festivals

 
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  • Monday, September 17
    This morning we catch the 6:45 am direct fl ight from Victoria to Toronto. We then transfer by coach to Stratford for a five-night stay at the Arden Park Hotel.
  • Tuesday, September 18
    At leisure in Stratford. This evening we see our first performance by the Stratford Festival company. (B)
  • Wednesday, September 19
    Another day at leisure to check out the sites in Stratford. Tonight we attend our second performance. (B)
  • Thursday, September 20
    Today we enjoy a matinee performance, with dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B,D)
  • Friday, September 21
    Today we have our last performance at Stratford. (B)
  • Saturday, September 22
    We depart Stratford by coach this morning and first head for the large and colourful Mennonite market at St Jacob’s, with time afterward to look at the village and have lunch on our own. Then we proceed to the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where we stay five nights. (B)
  • Sunday, September 23
    At leisure in Niagara-on-the-Lake; in the evening our first performance by the Shaw Festival company. (B)
  • Monday, September 24
    After breakfast we take a coach excursion to Niagara Falls, which will include a trip on the “Maid of the Mist” on the waters below the Falls. Afterwards we visit the Brock Monument and stop for lunch before we return to Niagara-on-the-Lake; the evening is free. (B,L)
  • Tuesday, September 25
    Today we have a morning performance at the Royal George Theatre and an evening performance at either the Court House or Festival Theatre. (B)
  • Wednesday, September 26
    Our final performance at the Shaw Festival this afternoon; the rest of the day is free until our farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
  • Thursday, September 27
    This morning we leave Niagara-on-the-Lake for Toronto Airport to catch our direct flight to Victoria. En route we make an extended stop at the McMichael Art Gallery in Kleinburg, with its excellent collection of modern Canadian Art. (B)


B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

* The itinerary is subject to change

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