Agawa Canyon Train Tour - Ontario, Canada

Agawa Canyon, Ontario

Trip Duration: 7 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch

• Tour Director

• Overnight Accommodations

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Agawa Canyon Train Tour

Welcome aboard one of the most popular train tours in North America. This one-day wilderness excursion will transport you 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, over towering trestles, alongside pristine northern lakes and rivers and through the awesome granite rock formations and vast mixed forests of the Canadian Shield.

 

Through the large windows of the coaches, the beauty of the region will unfold and you will experience the same rugged landscapes that inspired the Group of Seven to create some of Canada's most notable landscape art.

 

As the train winds its way through this immense land, a GPS triggered commentary, available in five languages, will tell you about upcoming points of interest and share some of the rich history of the region with stories of the Ojibway, fur traders, explorers, and entrepreneurs that pioneered this vast wilderness and called it home. Locomotive mounted digital cameras will provide an 'engineer's eye view' on the flat screen monitors installed throughout the coaches.

 

Just when you thought you've experienced it all, the train will begin its descent into the canyon at Mile 102 and as the rail line hugs the top of the canyon wall you will travel down 500 feet over the next 10 miles to the floor of the Agawa Canyon, created over 1.2 billion years ago by faulting and widened and reshaped by the last ice-age that retreated 10,000 years ago. As the train pulls to a stop at Mile 114, you'll have an hour and a half to experience the pristine beauty of Canyon Park up close. The whole family can enjoy scenic walks on graveled trails leading to several waterfalls or experience an invigorating climb up over 300 stairs to the breathtaking Lookout, perched 250 feet above the canyon floor. For those who are looking for something a little more relaxing, enjoy a peaceful lunch in the many picnic areas throughout the park or just pull up a bench and watch the Agawa River flow peacefully by.

 

Though well maintained, this is a wilderness park setting and we recommend seasonal recreational clothing and footwear.

 

Soo Locks Boat Tour

The Soo Locks has been referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and is still the largest waterway traffic system on earth. Enjoy a 2 hour narrated excursion that will take you through the locks right alongside the big ships.

 

Your boat will ride the water as it is raised 21 feet straight up, to the level of Lake Superior showing you all the sights, the majesty and the excitement of Michigan's oldest city, Sault Ste. Marie.

 

Tours run rain or shine. All vessels have enclosed, climate controlled lower decks with restrooms, snack bars, and covered open upper decks.

 

Bavarian Belle Cruise on Cass River

Enjoy a relaxing narrated historical tour of Frankenmuth on the Cass River, aboard the authentic paddlewheel riverboat "Bavarian Belle".

 

Greenfield Village

Rediscover America at this restored treasure! With over 81 historic buildings, parlors, gardens, workshops, farms & more, America's most powerful & inspiring stories are now impeccably preserved, surrounding you with authentic detail. Stroll down Main Street bustling with automobiles & carriages, events & amusements. See the porches & parlors from humble early dwellings from the 1700s to homes of the 1930s. Witness a variety of products being created by skilled artisans or View Henry Ford's Model T.

 

Mackinaw Crossings

Welcome to Mackinaw Crossings, a charming village where unique shopping, unforgettable dining and first class entertainment come together! Your adventure in shopping begins the moment you set foot on the cobblestone pathways. Enjoy the quaint Victorian-style architecture, complete with sparkling fountains and outdoor dining opportunities. Explore the more than 45 exciting shops including 8 eateries!

 

 

Meal Information:

A boxed lunch is included on the train ride. Choices are:

Caesar Salad, Ham & Cheese Sub, Turkey & Cheese Sub, Italian Sub. Condiments of mayo and mustard are included along with a beverage, pastry, and a piece of fresh fruit.

 

 

Travel to Canada:

For travel to Canada, a Passport Book or Passport Card is always needed when leaving or returning to the U.S. by motorcoach. Children 16 and under can cross the Canadian border using only a U.S. Birth Certificate (original or copy) with both parents named listed. Children under 18 not traveling with both parents must have special notarized approval from both parents.

 

We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. In addition, we recommend that you make at least two photocopies of your passport; one to be left with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen and one to be kept in the safe in your room while traveling.

 

Special Notes: Anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors or Driving While Impaired/DWI) may be barred from entering or removed from Canada and must obtain a special waiver well in advance of any planned travel. To determine whether you may be inadmissible and how to overcome this finding, please refer to this website: https://www.canada.ca/en.html or call the Canadian Consulate at 212-596-1600.

 

Those persons traveling to Canada, who are not U.S. citizens, may have additional requirements for border crossing.

 

Starr Transit Co. Inc. cannot accept liability for any passenger refused entry into any country due to failure of the passenger to prepare and carry correct documentation.

 

For further information on entry requirements, travelers may contact the Canadian Embassy at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20001, tel. (202) 682-1740; or the Canadian Consulate in New York at (212) 596-1600

 

 

Need to Know:

Agawa Canyon Train Tour - One train car is wheelchair accessible, but measurements of the chair cannot be wider than 26" from wheelbase to wheelbase. If not confined to a chair there are lifts available to get into the train car.

 

Tour components are accessible for all. There are places to sit and enjoy scenery at Agawa Canyon Park.

 

Agawa Canyon: Pack sensible clothing, walking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen.

 

Greenfield Village: Electric scooters, wheelchairs and wagons are available to rent and can be picked up at the front of the museum’s Welcome Center or to the left of Greenfield Village ticketing booths.

 

 

Accessibility:

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Accommodations Day 1 & 6: Hampton Inn & Suites, Elyria, OH

The hotel features an indoor pool and fitness center.

 

Guestrooms include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron/board, and hairdryer.

 

Baggage handling provided upon check out only

 

Accomdations Day 2: Drury Inn, Frankenmuth, MI

The Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth, with its Bavarian style architecture, makes an ideal place to stay. The Drury Inn is conveniently located near restaurants and shopping.

 

Hotel features an indoor pool and whirlpool.

 

Guest rooms includes a hair dryer, iron/board, coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator.

 

Accommodations Day 3 & 4: Delta Hotel Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, whirlpool, restaurant, and lounge. It also features an outdoor patio bar and grill located on the waterfront.

 

Guest rooms include coffee maker, hairdryer, and iron/board.

 

Situated in front of the hotel is the Waterfront Boardwalk that provides access to the Casino Sault Ste. Marie.

 

Accommodations Day 5: Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, MI

The hotel features an indoor pool and Fitness Center.

 

Guestrooms include microwave, refrigerator, iron/board, hair dryer, and coffee maker. The hotel is Non-Smoking.