Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving in Canada
7 Days, October 4th - 10th
A wonderful new tour featuring a Canadian holiday and a brief visit to Niagara Falls.
A wonderfully creative new tour that brings together two traditional celebrations,Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving,along with a stop at Niagara Falls. You see, in Canada,Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October (Columbus Day in the states).It also happens to be fall color season,with the leaves depending of course on the weather.But we just couldn’t resist this exciting “just-north-of-the border” triple-combination.
Oktoberfest in Kitchener, Ontario – Beer Barrel Races, music, ethnic food and crafts are for sale • Visit a quaint Canadian village, St. Jacobs,the home of Canada’s longest serving Prime Minister – see his home, decorated for the Thanksgiving Holiday
• Reserved seats for the largest Thanksgiving
Day Parade in Canada, bands, floats and of course “Onkel Hans” (we’ll get back to you on who that is)
• Thanksgiving Day feast, Canadian-style
• 2 nights fallsview rooms at the Embassy
Suites Niagara Falls – a million dollar view of one of the great wonders of the world is right outside your window; sightseeing day included
• 12 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
• Airfare (Sacramento/Buffalo) and door-to-door pick-up are included
• 2900/3350 Gold Passport Points
This vacation requires a valid passport!
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Day 1
Depart Sacramento on a morning flight,
arriving in Buffalo in late afternoon. Dinner is
always a priority after a long day of travel. Hotel
TBA.- Dinner is included this day.
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Day 2
Many come to Buffalo, but most move on quickly. Before we across the border today, we’ll be joined by a local guide, who will provide a bit of history and narration about what “The Queen City” has to offer. First settled in 1758,it was intended to be called “New Amsterdam” and patterned after Washington, DC, but the residents had different ideas. These hardy folks have been independent ever since. Buffalo has a rich and storied past.
Afternoon travels take us around Niagara Falls into the interior of Ontario, to the villages of Kitchener-Waterloo. First settled around 1800 by Germans from Pennsylvania,this region has never forgotten its roots.
- Jacob’s Country Inn – 3 nights
- Full breakfast and lunch are included this day.
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Day 3
A busy and fun-filled day awaits. Mid-morning finds us at the 31st Annual Great Barrel Race, as teams of contestants challenge each other. Next we head to the Oktoberfest Bavarian Village to partake in the festivities and entertainment. Souvenirs can be found inside the Oktoberfest building, the Lions tent across the street has free admission with music. The Kitchener Market,with its many ethnic stalls, is open this morning.
This evening we have a taste of Gemuetlichkeit at one of the many Festhalle parties, to enjoy “Ein Prosit,” dancing and entertainment. This is a traditional Oktoberfest, with music, dancing and food everywhere! You are a part of the largest Bavarian festival in North America.- Breakfast and dinner are included this day.
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Day 4
If you’d like to attend church services early this Sunday morning,options are available.Our tour day takes us to a Mennonite community in the nearby countryside.The colors of fall should be abundant,and we’ll spend a little time learning about a different way of life. Lunch is at your leisure in the village of St. Jacob’s.A Canadian history lesson carries the afternoon, as you tour the home of William Lyon MacKenzie King, the longest serving Prime Minister in the country’s history (with the name to go with it).
- Breakfast and dinner are included this day.
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Day 5
The largest Thanksgiving Day Parade in Canada unfolds before you this morning. You’ll even meet “Onkel Hans,” the official mascot (pictured). A traditional Thanksgiving Day meal awaits after the parade, followed by a scenic drive to Niagara Falls. Your rooms for the next two nights have a “million-dollar view,” a beautiful look at one of the world’s most famous waterfalls.
- Embassy Suites Niagara Falls – 2 nights
- Breakfast and lunch are included this day.
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Day 6
The festivities are behind us, but there’s plenty to see and do in and around Niagara Falls. A side trip to Niagaraon- the-Lake introduces you to a charming little
community known for its quaint shops. Join us as we go behind the thundering waterfall, then cruise below it. We’ll even dine looking at the falls. Learn the story of how this incredible phenomenon of nature has moved many miles, and why it’s moving no more. At day’s end, enjoy the tonguein-cheek show Oh Canada Eh?, celebrating what it means to be Canadian.- Full breakfast and dinner are included this day.
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Day 7
Arise at leisure and enjoy as much sightseeing as the flight schedule will allow before heading to the airport to retrace your way home.
- Full breakfast is included this day.
11th Annual Christmas Mystery Tour
For the first time in 11 years, we are headed to a traditionally “warm weather” destination for our mystery tour. So where would that be… Would you like some clues? Heck, we can do that.
Circle the wagons, you never know what could happen. Ok, maybe not here, but you can’t be too careful. Look, it’s sorta like a moat. Oh, never mind, that’s in another country. We have been surrounded by water for a couple of days, it’s good to get back to the mainland. An art walk? Look, there’s a VERY famous couple. Come over here and let’s shed some light on this subject. Ah, now I see. Go for a swim? At this time of year?
See, now you have all the clues you need to figure out where we are going. Let’s share some real facts. The trip visits three decidedly different destinations, staying 2 nights in each, so it’s a moderately paced tour. Mark and Chris will be your hosts. This is a fly-away trip, so airfare is included. The accommodations are varied, but all very nice, especially if you like something a little different for a couple of nights. (That hint will keep everyone buzzing – wait, is that another clue?)
Those who have traveled with us on previous Mystery Tours know we never miss a feeding. Call us whatever you want, but never call us late to dinner. In honor of that, we have included breakfast each morning, one lunch and five dinners (all but one night), for a total of 12 included meals.
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Captain Jeff’s Holiday Cruise
Featuring a holiday parade of boats, quaint towns and the Lights of Christmas
7 Days · 12 Meals
Your trip includes all accommodations, airfare from Sacramento*, all listed activities and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director
*If applicable. Not traveling from Sacramento? Not a problem, just give us a call.
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