Take a Train Ride
Board one of North America’s most popular train tours and chug across 182 kilometres of Ontario’s north. Relax and take in the stunning scenery through large viewing windows or see through the eyes of the train engineer with monitors in the coaches. Descend 500 feet to the floor of the Agawa Canyon
and enjoy a stopover where time is given to explore the spectacular landscape. Even listen to stories of the Ojibway, fur traders, and explorers with commentary provided during your train ride. The Agawa Canyon Wilderness Park, accessible only by rail, is largely untouched. Enjoy a picnic by the river, climb the lookout tower for a panoramic view of the canyon, or follow the river trail to Black Beaver and Bridal Veil Falls to see landscapes that, a century ago, inspired The Group of Seven artists.
First Nation Culture
The history of Ontario, and the culture of the region will be evident throughout this tour. We’ll have rest stops at trading posts, hop aboard the “Big Canoe”, the Ojibwe translation for the Chi Cheemaun Ferry, and travel to Mnidoo Mnising, the Odawa name for Manitoulin Island, a sacred place of the Anishinaabe people.
Become a Pilot and hang out in the hangar!
Well, not really but you will have the opportunity to climb aboard vintage airplanes or ride the flight simulator at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage
Centre. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the history of aviation and forest fire protection. As a special experience, dinner will be served in the hanger, with the unique ambiance provided by the planes!
Meet a Voyageur
Yes, with the “scenic drive” option, we’ll meet one of those fur traders and with his “Canoe Talk”, we’ll hear about the life and times and adventures of the Voyageurs. Inspired by the book by Canadian author, Peter C. Newman, “The Company of Adventurers”, the O’Connor family opened The Voyageur’s Lodge, and provides a deliciously memorable stop along the north shore of Lake Superior.
Stand in the spots that inspired the Group of Seven!
Stand on the shore of Lake Superior and breath in the same vistas experienced by famous Canadian artists. Perhaps you’ll share the sentiment of J.E.H. Macdonald, "The most impressive sight on this trip was a view of Lake Superior. There was a sharpness in the air which merged the horizon with the sky and that smooth shimmering infinity of waters …”
