Ontario- Pelee Island, Windsor, and Niagara Getaway- June departure
June 14-18, 2026
A passage to Pelee Island and Windsor, combined with a stop in Niagara Falls, is an excellent getaway. The climate of the Lake Erie Islands Archipelago boasts the highest heat units in the country and the longest frost-free season in Ontario. This helps make the flora and fauna of Pelee Island rather unique.
There are many facets to Travac’s marvellous getaway. You’ll enjoy a Rum Runners tour that lets you understand the nefarious lifestyle of Windsor during the 1920’s. During your adventure, you’ll experience Pelee Island through the eyes of a local professional guide, visit a local winery with a tasting. You’ll also stop at Willistead Manor House, once the residence of Edward Walker, the second son of Hiram Walker, one of the principal icons of the spirits industry during its formative years.
Your holiday includes roundtrip transportation on a deluxe chartered coach, 4 nights’ accommodation, 2 lunches, a full sightseeing program, and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Early booking is your best guarantee of obtaining space on this fabulous getaway.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Leamington
Early this morning, you will depart Carlingwood Mall for Leamington by private motor coach. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel. The remainder of the evening is free to explore your surroundings.
Overnight – Quality Inn Leamington (or similar)
Day 2
Pelee Island Adventure
After your breakfast at the hotel, we will make our way to Pelee Island by ferry. As your journey begins to Pelee Island, the ferry slowly leaves the mainland and drifts into the horizon on the warm waters of Lake Erie. During this 90-minute crossing, take this time to relax and chat with your travelling companions on the ferry’s open air upper deck.
Pelee Island’s magical charm has been coined the Canadian Caribbean. With summer temperatures that mimic the famed Bordeaux region of France, Pelee Island is a winemaker’s paradise, though you needn’t love wine to love your time on the island. Sand beaches dot the shoreline, and trails criss-cross the island, while rare species of birds soar over it all.
Our local guide will meet us on arrival at Pelee Island Winery. We will have time to see the island and then enjoy both a tasting and a tour of the facility. Lunch is also included at the facility. Your day visit will be spent exploring the island under the guidance of a local tour professional. Once we have arrived back on the mainland, we will make our way to Windsor. Your evening will be free. (B, L)
Overnight – Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront (or similar)
Day 3
The Rum Runners Tour
This morning after your included breakfast you will be met by “The Rum Runners Tour” acting troupe. The group will take you on a journey through prohibition of the 1920s and 30s in Windsor. This tour includes visits to MacKenzie Hall and Bedford United Church, after your lunch and Rum Runner’s show you’ll be off to Willistead Manor House for a visit. Your evening will again be free. (B, L)
Overnight – Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront (or similar)
Day 4
Niagara Falls
This morning after breakfast, you will depart Windsor for your drive to Niagara Falls. Upon arrival, you will have a free day in Niagara to do some exploring and shopping. Your Travac Tour Director will have some optional tours to offer ($). (B)
Overnight – Niagara Falls at the Hilton Fallsview (or similar)
Day 5
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
On this day, after a free morning in Niagara you will begin your journey back to Ottawa. You can expect to arrive back at Carlingwood Mall in the evening. (B)
Itinerary and hotels subject to change.
Hotel Information
Quality Inn Leamington (or similar)
Hotel Address
279 Erie St SLeamington , ON
N8H 3C4
(519) 326-9071
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront (or similar)
Hotel Address
33 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON
N9A 2S4
(519) 258-7774
Niagara Falls at the Hilton Fallsview (or similar)
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, ON
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Ontario- Shaw Festival: September Departures
September 8-11, 2026
September 29 – October 2, 2026
For our June trip, please click here.
Travac Tours is pleased to announce that it will be offering another exceptional program this year at the Shaw Festival.
The first play we will attend is Amadeus. Antonio Salieri is a pious, conscientious man—and the greatest composer in the Austrian Empire. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a young, foolish show-off—and apparently no threat. Except that Salieri can hear what no one else can: this ridiculous boy is perhaps the greatest musical genius ever to have lived. How can God have played such a trick on Salieri? To reward his devotion by rubbing his nose in his own mediocrity? There is only one possible revenge: God’s beloved, Amadeus, must be destroyed. This story of genius and the price it extracts is one of the greatest and most ravishing experiences in theatrical history.
Our second performance is Funny Girl. Fanny Brice has everything it takes to be Broadway’s next big thing: the voice, the charm and more than a little chutzpah. But does she have “the look?” This touching comedy explores her unlikely rise to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies as well as her turbulent love life with gambler Nick Arnstein. One of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girlincludes classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade”, “I’m the Greatest Star”, “People” and much more.
Travac’s Shaw Festival Holiday is affordably priced and includes round trip transportation by deluxe chartered coach, 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, orchestra seating for both plays and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Niagara Falls
This morning you depart Carlingwood Shopping Centre for Niagara Falls. Scheduled washroom and lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive in Niagara Falls in early evening.
Hotel for the next 3 nights: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview (or similar)
Day 2
Niagara Falls
Enjoy breakfast before we head to the Shaw Festival Theatre for a private backstage tour. Your Travac Tours Director will advise of the shuttle times between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day. Your Shaw Festival performance of Amadeus is in the evening.
A listening device is offered at no additional cost; please request should you require one.
(B)
Day 3
Niagara Falls
After breakfast, your Travac Tours Director will advise of the shuttle times between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day. Your Shaw Festival performance of Funny Girl is in the afternoon (September 10 group) or in the evening (October 1 group).
A listening device is offered at no additional cost; please request should you require one.
(B)
Day 4
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
Following breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and begin our journey back to Ottawa, with scheduled washroom and lunch stops en route.
(B)
**Itinerary and hotel are subject to change**
Hotel Information
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, Ontario
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Ontario- Shaw Festival: June Departure
June 23-25, 2026
For our September Shaw departures, please click here.
Travac Tours is pleased to announce that it will be offering another exceptional program this year at the Shaw Festival.
We will attend the play Funny Girl. Fanny Brice has everything it takes to be Broadway’s next big thing: the voice, the charm and more than a little chutzpah. But does she have “the look?” This touching comedy explores her unlikely rise to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies as well as her turbulent love life with gambler Nick Arnstein. One of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girlincludes classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade”, “I’m the Greatest Star”, “People” and much more.
An optional second performance ($) you can attend is a matinee of One for the Pot. Billy Hickory Wood is set to inherit a proper pot of cash. A wealthy businessman has decided to give £10,000 to the family of his former partner, and Billy is the sole living relation. Right? Wrong. Cue the arrival of several, hitherto unknown and identical, Hickory Wood siblings (all played by the same actor) looking to claim what they’re owed. To say that chaos ensues would be an understatement. The team that brought you One Man, Two Guvnors (2024) is reunited for this legendary farce.
Travac’s Shaw Festival Holiday is affordably priced and includes round trip transportation by deluxe chartered coach, 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, orchestra seating for Funny Girl and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Niagara Falls
This morning you depart Carlingwood Shopping Centre for Niagara Falls. Scheduled washroom and lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive in Niagara Falls in early evening.
Hotel for the next 2 nights: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview (or similar
Day 2
Niagara Falls
After breakfast, your Travac Tours Director will advise of the shuttle times between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day. Your Shaw Festival performance of Funny Girl is in the evening.
A listening device is offered at no additional cost; please request should you require one.
Optional ($): Shaw Festival 1:00pm – Performance of “One for the Pot”.
7:00pm – Performance of Funny Girl.
(B)
Day 3
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
Following breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and enjoy a private backstage tour at the Shaw Festival Theatre. Afterward, we begin our journey back to Ottawa, with scheduled washroom and lunch stops en route.
(B)
Itinerary and hotel are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, Ontario
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Quebec- On the Trail of Louise Penny
Abbaye de Saint-Benoit du Lac
Exploring the Epic Sites That Created the Backdrop to
Louise Penny’s Captivating Novels
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September 23-25, 2026
October 7-9, 2026
October 14-16, 2026
October 21-23, 2026
Award-winning Canadian author Louise Penny has captivated the world with her compelling mystery novels set primarily in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Her wildly popular books from the Three Pines series have consistently topped the New York Times bestseller lists and have been translated into 29 languages, selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. Her recent collaboration co-authoring State of Terror with Hillary Rodham Clinton has cemented her as one of the mystery genre’s all-time greats, and this spring Travac wants to take you to the centre of her universe as we visit the idyllic real-life locations that inspire the settings to her novels.
Travac’s special three-day excursion will take you into the heart of the Eastern Townships and to the locations that have been immortalized by Penny and her brilliantly fashioned characters. We will visit the Victorian village of Knowlton- the direct inspiration for Penny’s fictional village of Three Pines- with stops at Brome Lake Books and the Brome County Historical Society Museum where Jane’s painting from Still Life is on display. Your tour will continue with visits to many sites that are cherished parts of the fabric woven in Louise Penny’s novels, including (among others) Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (the inspiration for Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups Abbey in A Beautiful Mystery), old Hadley House, and of course, Sarah’s Boulangerie. We will also make stops at Elderberry Farm, and Sherbrooke’s famous murals.
Travac’s fabulous Louise Penny adventure will be very popular- early booking is essential. Join us as we uncover the important settings that make Penny’s novels so endearing and the secrets behind them!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning, we depart Ottawa and travel toward Quebec’s picturesque Eastern Townships. Our first stop is Vitality Elderberry Farm in Lac-Brome, where we will enjoy a tasting of their locally grown elderberry products.
We then continue to Knowlton, a charming village known for its pastoral beauty and for inspiring Louise Penny’s fictional town of Three Pines. While in Knowlton, we will visit Brome Lake Books, followed by a short walk to the Brome County Historical Society Museum. After your included lunch, we travel to an award-winning winery just outside of Magog, renowned for its exceptional sparkling wines. (L)
Day 2
We will begin our day in Sherbrooke with a guided tour of the town and its famous murals. After your included lunch, we will visit La Station Fromagerie, winner of several regional, provincial, and national awards for their cheese made from organic raw cow milk. Our last stop is Georgeville, where you can visit the General Store, the inspiration for Mr. Belliveau’s General Store, and St George’s Church, inspiration for St Thomas Church. You will also see the old Mansion House, the basis of “Hadley House” which figures prominently in Penny’s novel A Fatal Grace. (B, L)
Day 3
Our final day begins with a journey to Sutton. On our way, we will stop at Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac. This abbey was the inspiration for Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups Abbey in A Beautiful Mystery. The Benedictine monks of the Saint-Benoit-du-Lac abbey are famous for and have been making cheeses since 1943. Leaving the abbey, we will continue to Sutton, where you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at your own expense. Before we bid farewell to the world of Three Pines, you will also have a chance to visit the delicatessen (La Rumeur Affamée) on which Sarah’s Boulangerie was based. (B)
We hope you will enjoy this tour into the world created by Louise Penny in her many Three Pines novels.
Itinerary subject to change.
Ontario- Christmas Season in St. Jacobs and Niagara (November 13 departure)
November 13-17, 2026
5 days, 4 nights
For our November 24-28 tour, please click here.
A magical and enchanting experience for the Christmas season!
Join Travac as we embark on an unforgettable adventure to southern Ontario to celebrate the holiday season! Your adventure will begin in St. Jacobs to experience “St Jacobs Sparkles”, an event where you will be immersed in a village enveloped in holiday spirit. Shop into the night amidst thousands of twinkling lights, indulge in delicious cuisine, and enjoy the old-fashioned charm of St Jacobs and all that Sparkles has to offer. You will also have the opportunity to visit the St Jacobs Market. You will then travel to Niagara Falls where you will experience the magic of Niagara’s winter while taking a coach tour through the Festival of Lights at night. Enjoy a free day in Niagara-on-the-Lake to explore and shop on your own. While in Niagara-on-the-Lake you will also see a Shaw Festival performance of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Festival Theatre.
This fabulous holiday includes round trip transportation by deluxe chartered coach, 2 nights’ accommodation at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St Jacobs, 2 nights accommodation at the Hilton Niagara Falls, breakfast daily, a visit to “St Jacobs Sparkles”, a Shaw Festival performance of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, evening sightseeing of the Festival of Lights, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning, we’ll depart from Ottawa and begin our journey to St. Jacobs. Along the way, we’ll make stops for lunch and rest breaks before arriving in the late afternoon. After checking into the hotel, the evening is yours to relax, enjoy dinner, or experience the festive Sparkles holiday event in the village of St. Jacobs, evening shuttle service will be available.
Hotel for the next 2 nights – Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St Jacobs or similar
Day 2
Start your day with an included breakfast at the hotel before enjoying a full day at leisure in Waterloo and St. Jacobs. Your Travac Tours Director will be happy to offer suggested activities. The famous St. Jacobs Market is within walking distance of the hotel, allowing you to browse its many vendors and local specialties. Today also brings another opportunity to experience the enchanting “Sparkles” holiday event with shuttle service.
(B)
Day 3
After an included breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to discover the picturesque town known for its boutique shops, restaurants, and historic streets. This afternoon, you’ll attend a matinee performance of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Shaw Festival.
A listening device is offered at no additional cost; please request should you require one.
1:00pm – Performance of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Following the performance, we’ll travel to Niagara Falls and check in to our hotel. Enjoy leisure time before rejoining the group for a scenic evening drive to experience the spectacular Niagara Festival of Lights.
Hotel for the next 2 nights – Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview or similar
(B)
Day 4
Following breakfast, enjoy another day at leisure to explore Niagara Falls or return to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Your Travac Tours Director will be available with recommendations and will advise the group of the shuttle schedule between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
(B)
Day 5
After breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and begin our journey home to Ottawa. We’ll make comfort and lunch stops along the way before arriving back in the evening.
(B)
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St Jacobs or similar
Hotel Address
55 Benjamin RdWaterloo, ON
N2V 0C6
(519) 514-0090
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel or similar
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, ON
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Québec City German Christmas Market
November 18-20, 2026
November 25-27, 2026
December 2-4, 2026
December 9-11, 2026
Québec City comes alive in the winter with the very best the holiday season has to offer. Travac would love to take you to Québec City to celebrate and enjoy its famous German Christmas Market, nestled right in the heart of the walled city. The market is designed to recreate as closely as possible the atmosphere of the big European Christmas markets. With its festive atmosphere, one-of-a-kind décor, and vibrant holiday spirit, the Québec City German Christmas Market is truly an exceptional multi-sensory experience you don’t want to miss!
Your Québec holiday includes round trip transportation by deluxe chartered coach, accommodation in the heart of Old Quebec, a city tour, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
Our packages to the Québec City German Christmas Market sold out fast last winter- early booking is your best guarantee of joining this fabulous escape!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning, we will depart for Québec. Upon our arrival, we will embark on a tour of this beautiful and historic city. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy Old Québec at your leisure. Your Travac Tours Director will have plenty of suggestions on how to make the most of your time in the city.
Day 2
The Québec City German Christmas Market is one of the highest regarded festivals of its type in North America. The city comes alive alongside the market, with its historic streets beautifully decorated and its shops and restaurants offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Your day will be free to enjoy the Québec City German Christmas Market at your leisure, located just steps from your hotel.
Day 3
You will have the early morning to again amble through the streets of Old Québec before departing for your drive back home to Ottawa in the late morning. Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of your departure time.
Itinerary and hotel are subject to change.
Ontario- Agawa & Group of Seven Experience
AN ARTISTIC TRIP ON THE RAILS THEY RODE
See what they saw and capture your own moment in Algoma!
October 6-10, 2026
Follow in the footsteps of Canada’s most iconic landscape painters as you explore the rugged scenery that inspired the legendary Group of Seven! This tour will first take you to Toronto to visit the AGO where you will have the opportunity to see works by the Group of Seven and other notable Canadian artists. We will then depart for Sault Ste Marie board the legendary Algoma Central Railway for a breathtaking 114-mile journey into the wild heart of the Canadian Shield, visit the Art Gallery of Algoma to enjoy Canadian art, and visit Sudbury before our return to Ottawa.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning we will Depart Ottawa for Toronto, making a stop for food and a washroom break en route. Anticipate arriving in Toronto by early afternoon, where we will journey into the heart of Canadian art at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto—home to stunning works by the Group of Seven and other iconic Canadian artists. After soaking in the creative energy, we will make our way to our hotel in Markham for the night. Your Travac Tours Director will be happy to recommend dinner options nearby.
Overnight – Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre (or similar)
Day 2
This morning, fuel up with your included breakfast before we begin our scenic drive north to Sault Ste. Marie. We will rest along the way, giving you the opportunity to stretch and grab some food. You can expect to arrive in the evening and enjoy a relaxed night.
Overnight – Sault Ste. Marie, Holiday Inn Express (or similar)
Day 3
Today promises to be a highlight of the tour! After breakfast, board the legendary Algoma Central Railway for a breathtaking 114-mile journey into the wild heart of the Canadian Shield. As you travel north, marvel at the dramatic scenery—towering trees, rugged hills, and glistening lakes—all while enjoying your included boxed lunch onboard. At the Agawa Canyon, step off the train and take in the stunning lookout views perfect for photos or a quiet moment in nature. Return to Sault Ste. Marie by evening, just in time for dinner.
Overnight – Sault Ste Marie, Holiday Inn Express (or similar)
Day 4
Start your morning with a visit to the Art Gallery of Algoma, where a guided tour and an included lunch await. The AGA is a cultural gem located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, right on the banks of the St. Mary’s River. It’s a small but vibrant gallery that showcases Canadian and Indigenous art, with a special emphasis on artists from Northern Ontario.
Then we’re off to Sudbury—but not without a photo op at the iconic Big Nickel, a monument celebrating Canada’s mining heritage. Wrap up your evening at your leisure—plenty of dining options are nearby.
Overnight – Sudbury, Hilton Garden Inn (or similar)
Day 5
Before we head home, we will visit the renowned Science North Museum, housed in its distinctive snowflake-shaped buildings. Interactive exhibits and fascinating stories bring the science and spirit of Northern Ontario to life. Whether you’re curious about local wildlife, northern lights, or geology, there’s something to spark everyone’s imagination. After our visit, we begin our journey back to Ottawa, arriving in the evening with memories of art, nature, and discovery fresh in your mind.
*Itinerary and hotels are subject to change*
Hotel Information
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre or similar
Hotel Address
8500 Warden AveMarkham, ON
L6G 1A5
+1 905-470-8500
Sault Ste. Marie, Holiday Inn Express or similar
Hotel Address
320 Bay StreetSault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 1X1
(705) 759-8200
Sudbury, Hilton Garden Inn or similar
Hotel Address
475 Barry Downe RdSudbury, ON
P3A 3T4
+1 705-586-3001
Ontario- Prince Edward County Winery Tour- Countylicious
October 29-30, 2026
Come and explore Ontario’s newest wine country with Travac this fall! Prince Edward County, otherwise known as “The County”, is a rural hotspot with over 40 wineries, a growing craft-beer scene, cider, fine spirits and fabulous farm-to-table cuisine.
Prince Edward County is also a cultural mosaic of early colonial Canada. Its earliest European settlers were loyalists traveling north from the American Colonies. These early settlers created a culture that remains magnetic to this very day. The simple, laid-back lifestyle that is found in the county still resonates through its hills, valleys and waterways.
Travac Tours wants you to follow the Taste Trail with us and discover some of the best food and drink in The County. We will be visiting during the region’s famed Countylicious event, which highlights Prince Edward County’s exceptional culinary landscape and local producers making farm-to-table fare with special menus.
This two-day, one-night escape includes an overnight in Picton, the largest community in Prince Edward County. Picton’s historic town centre, charming boutiques, and thriving arts scene make for a lovely overnight retreat.
Your holiday includes round-trip transportation by private motorcoach from Ottawa, 1 night at the Picton Harbour Inn, 5 tastings, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.
*Please note you must be booked before August 25 to ensure your spot on the tour*
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning your adventure begins with boarding your private motorcoach at the Carlingwood Mall. On our way to Prince Edward County, we will make lunch and coffee stops enroute ($). Our first visit as we enter the county will be to Sugarbush Vineyards to taste their locally-made artisanal wines. After enjoying their offerings, we will continue on to Kinsip House of Fine Spirits, a farm distillery that specializes in “grain to glass” high-quality spirits; milling the grain they grow in-house to ferment, distil, and barrel age directly on the estate. After our visit, we will then head to our hotel for check-in. Tonight, we will enjoy an included 3-course dinner at Flame and Smith from their Countylicious festival menu. (D)
Overnight: Picton Harbor Inn
Day 2
This morning after enjoying breakfast and checking out of our hotel, we will travel to Waupoos Estate. A pioneering vineyard in the county, Waupoos will host us for a wine tasting, followed by a lunch from their specialty farm-to-table Countylicious menu on the grounds of their lovely estate. After lunch, we will enjoy a tasting from their selection of ciders. We will then make our way to Parsons Brewing Company for a tasting of their craft beers. After making the most of the brewery’s warm and rustic atmosphere, we will board our private motocoach to make our way back to Ottawa. On our way home we will stop for dinner ($). Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of your return time to Carlingwood Mall. (B, L)
Itinerary & tasting locations are subject to change.
Hotel Information
The Picton Harbour Inn or similar
Hotel Address
33 Bridge StreetPicton, ON
K0K 2T0
613-476-2186