Toronto Escape

Departure Info:

Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 7:00am
Pet Smart, Crossgates Commons - 7:30am
Amsterdam, Exit 27 Park & Ride - 8:00am

Monday, January 13:

Our destination today is Ontario, Canada and its unique city of Toronto. We will travel to our accommodations at Novotel Toronto Centre (416-367-8900), in the heart of downtown Toronto, this property features an indoor pool, grab and go mini market and an onsite restaurant, Cafe Nicole Bistro & Bar. Dinner is included tonight at The Old Spaghetti Factory just a block from the hotel. Enjoy fresh baked bread with whipped garlic butter, mixed green salad and your choice of entree which you will order on arrival off of a set menu.

Tuesday, January 14:

A full breakfast is included at the hotel this morning. Today we will visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hockey Hall of Fame is the premier destination for all things hockey. Dedicated entirely to the history of ice hockey in Canada, the Hockey Hall of Fame holds regular exhibits on famous players and teams, and displays permanent galleries of National Hockey League (NHL) records, trophies and miscellaneous memorabilia. Lunch is on your own at the St. Lawrence Market, a food hall with over 120 specialty vendors, known for the variety and freshness of their fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, grains, baked goods and dairy products. This afternoon we will visit the CN Tower. Dinner is included tonight at 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, where flavors from across Canada come together in a setting truly like no other. Savor a feast for the senses: fresh, local and sustainably produced food and drink complemented by an ever-changing panoramic view, all in the heart of downtown Toronto. At 1,151 feet above the ground, 360 Restaurant completes one rotation every 72 minutes, giving you an ever-changing, full-circle view of Toronto while you dine. You will order on arrival from a preset menu.

Wed., January 15:

A full breakfast is included at the hotel this morning. Today we will visit Casa Loma, one of Toronto’s premier historic attractions! Originally home to Canadian financier, industrialist and military officer, Sir Henry Pellatt, this castle is curated to offer everyone a unique perspective on life in Toronto and North America in the early 20th Century. Toronto’s Castle is full of secret passages to explore; soaring towers to climb, with views of the cityscape. Traverse the 800ft. underground tunnel photo exhibit and gain perspective on the darker side of life and history of early 20th century Canadian life. The historical Casa Loma stables are home to a collection of pristine condition antique cars in-line with the time of the Castle. We will depart at 1:00pm with an approximate arrival in the Capital District at 9pm. One stop each way.