Places to see...

 

GARDEN TOURS...

Roses and Remembrance

Daytrip
May – September

Windsor, “The City of Roses”, is Canada’s southernmost destination and home to cultural and historical landmarks, groomed gardens and natural areas.  Windsor’s award winning parks offer something for every taste and theme. This clean and green side of “Canada’s Automotive Capital” surprises visitors familiar with its industrial economy. The highlight of this tour is the incredible variety of horticultural experiences that await you in the only Canadian city situated south of the Canada/US border.

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Down the Garden Path

Daytrip
May – September

Gardening has become one of the most popular hobbies among homeowners. In addition to the practical purpose of enhancing the aesthetic appeal of their homes, many people find organizing and tending to their gardens enjoyable. Chatham-Kent covers a wide geographical area, nestled between Lake St. Clair to the west and Lake Erie to the south. The moderating factors of the Great Lakes help to create one of the longest warm seasons in Canada to the delight of many boaters, gardeners and golfers alike. This tour takes you to the public and private spaces that provide testimony to the hard work and talent of some of the gardeners in the heart of southwestern Ontario

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What Grows in the Banana Belt

Daytrip
May – September

Chatham-Kent is in the middle of one of the richest agricultural zones in Canada. The lush, flat fields, together with Canada's longest growing season, produce among the highest yields in corn, soybeans and cash crops in the world. This day-tour, guided by Chatham-Kent citizens with “roots in the soil” is a must for those with a “taste” for knowing more about our abundant agricultural heritage. Other crops highlighted on the tour are cherries, apples, onions, cabbages and tomatoes. Your tour includes a lunch and visits to some of the businesses that utilize local products and market to the world.

Our tours are action packed, educational and FUN!

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Hamilton Gardening Tour

1 night
2 days

This is the best garden tour in all of Ontario! Tour a family run seed business that has been selling seeds for three generations. Lunch on day one at a country-style gift emporium and charming tearoom and on day two at a working farm. See the fauna and flora all-around Hamilton Harbour  from aboard ship and stay in a full service hotel with easy access to shopping and Hamilton’s best downtown attractions. The highlight of the trip is your visit to Canada’s largest botanical garden where you will see over 2,700 acres of breathtaking gardens, the world's largest lilac collection, 250,000 iris blooms and 3,000 exotic rose bushes.

Day One begins at a shop that specializes in European and Canadian varieties of seeds. Lunch is at a 15,000 square-foot country-style gift emporium and has a charming tearoom.. After lunch enjoy a leisurely guided tour of Hamilton Harbour and marvel at the fact that the shoreline is a lush haven alive with nature, marinas and on shore attractions! Check Into the Hotel – Your hotel for the evening will be in the heart of Hamilton’s downtown area.

On Day two you will explore Canada’s largest botanical garden, featuring over 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres) of breathtaking gardens and spectacular nature sanctuaries. Your next stop is a working farm where you will ride through the orchards, sample the delicious products of the farm at lunch and share in the harvest of local produce. Don’t forget to take home your very own sample of the vintner’s art.

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Package contents subject to availability at the time of booking

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