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8 Days of Adventure: Toronto & Vancouver

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9 Mar 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant cities of Toronto and Vancouver. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Toronto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gardens, Museums, and Cultural Delights

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$32

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$ 8

Dragon Gate Inn - Toronto

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Edwards Gardens

Former estate garden with wildflowers, perennials & fountains, plus a botanical garden & gift shop.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Toronto Botanical Garden

Serene site featuring 17 themed gardens over 4 acres, plus events, a seasonal cafe & a garden shop.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Aga Khan Museum

Museum noted for its bright white, contemporary architecture & exhibits tracing Islamic culture.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

Day 2Brick Works, Waterfront Wonders, and Historic Forts

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$19

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$ 10

Dragon Gate Inn - Toronto

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Evergreen Brick Works

Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$6

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Harbourfront Centre

Lakeside cultural hub with dance, modern art, craft & theatre spaces, plus many annual events.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Fort York National Historic Site

43-acre landmark with original War of 1812 buildings & 1813 battle site, plus a visitors' centre.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Serene Gardens, Market Marvels, and Mind-Bending Illusions

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$25

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$ 8

Dragon Gate Inn - Toronto

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Toronto Music Garden

Yo Yo Ma contributed to the design of this scenic garden with summer concerts & seasonal tours.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Brookfield Place

Modern office tower complex with the Allen Lambert Galleria, a food court & the Hockey Hall of Fame.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

St. Lawrence Market

Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Museum of Illusions Toronto

Small museum with optical illusions & holograms for selfies, plus logic games & a vortex tunnel.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Day 4Artistic Treasures and Fascinating Museums

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$44

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$ 10

Dragon Gate Inn - Toronto

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Art Gallery of Ontario

Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Allan Gardens

Collection of plants from around the world housed in a cast-iron & glass building dating from 1910.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Royal Ontario Museum

Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Day 5Step Back in Time at a Pioneer Village and Explore a Majestic Castle

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$44

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$ 8

Dragon Gate Inn - Toronto

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Black Creek Pioneer Village

1800s village featuring period buildings, artifacts, costumed guides & educational programs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

28 - 34 min

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Casa Loma

Grand 1914 castle featuring regular tours & gardens that are open seasonally.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $284 In total

Activities & Food:$235

Transport:$49

Trip to Vancouver

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gardens, Museums, and Cultural Delights

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$28

·

$ 3

Museum of Vancouver

Museum focused on city issues & history, with a strong collection of First Nations art & artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Vanier Park

Park with water & skyline views, plus the Museum of Vancouver, a maritime museum & an observatory.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Water, plants & rocks are arranged according to Taoist principles to create a serene space.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Brick Works, Waterfront Wonders, and Historic Forts

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$45

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$ 5

Vancouver Art Gallery

Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local artists (like Emily Carr) & photo collection.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$23

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Granville Island Public Market

Popular indoor market with restaurants, bars & cafes, plus gourmet food stalls & artisan boutiques.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Large Arthur Erickson–designed museum at UBC devoted to cultural artifacts from around the world.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$23

Day 3Serene Gardens, Market Marvels, and Mind-Bending Illusions

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$0

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$ 3

Granville Island

Charming cultural & artistic mainstay famous for a daily public market with 50+ food vendors.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Burnaby Village Museum

Period costumed townsfolk & a carousel are highlights of this living museum of a 1920s village.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $284 In total

Activities & Food:$235

Transport:$49