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COMPANIONS’ PROGRAM

TAC thanks the following sponsor for their support of the Companion Program

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

08:30-09:45 Kick-Off Breakfast at Quinn’s

Steakhouse

10:00-13:00 Then & Now City Tour

(starting at Spadina Museum)

09:00-12:00 Departs for Niagara Falls and

Niagara-on-the-Lake

11:00-12:30 Free time to explore the falls

and Clifton Hill tourist area

09:00-13:00 Hollywood North Tour

(starting at Royal York Hotel)

13:00-14:00 Lunch at Amsterdam Brewhouse

12:30-14:00 Lunch at Ravine Winery

13:00-14:30 Drop-off at St. Lawrence

Market for lunch (on own) and free time

14:00-16:00 Then & Now City Tour

(continues to the waterfront SoCo walking tour)

14:00-14:30 Winery Tour at Ravine

Winery

14:30-16:00 Free time at

Niagara-on-the-Lake

16:00-17:30 Departure back to Toronto

14:30 Drop-off at Sheraton Centre

Toronto

Note: Some program details may be subject to change, pending completion of final arrangements with tour operators and venues.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 08:30-09:45 – Kick-Off Breakfast at Quinn’s Steakhouse 10:00-13:00 Then & Now City Tour From Spadina Museum, companions will be taken on a private tour of this heritage house and gardens in midtown Toronto. Home to three generations of the Austin family and one of 10 historic sites operated by the City of Toronto, the heritage house opened in 1984. After enjoying some free time to visit this famous landmark, companions will explore boutiques of the historic Distillery District. This internationally acclaimed pedestrian-only village is home to many unique cafes, artisan shops, breathtaking art galleries and performance venues. 13:00-14:00 Lunch at Amsterdam Brewhouse 14:00-16:00 Continuation of morning tour Then & Now City Tour After lunch, companions will walk through Toronto’s downtown core to experience the city like a local. Union Station – the primary hub of Toronto transit and busiest train station in Canada – discover impressive athletic venues before venturing over to Toronto’s expansive revitalized waterfront.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 09:00-10:45 Group departs for Niagara Falls 11:00-12:30 Free time to explore the falls and the Clifton Hill tourist area 12:30-14:00 Lunch at Ravine Winery Set amongst 34 acres of beautiful rolling vineyard, this winery bakes its own bread, raises its own pigs, and grows its own certified organic vegetables. Now this is local Canadian fare! Companions will appreciate a group lunch at Ravine Winery. 14:00-14:30 Winery Tour at Ravine Winery Companions will partake in wine tasting, tour the surroundings and learn about the fascinating history of this family run winery. Wander the Upper Farm and discover the Lowrey Family who has farmed the land for over a century. Sample quality VQA wines while learning about the terrain, buildings, family and their remarkable connection to the land. 14:30-16:00 Free time at Niagara-on-the-Lake The journey will bring companions to the pastoral Niagara region, where row upon row of vines are cultivated to produce award-winning ice wines, Cabernets, Merlots, Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint town with small boutiques, cafes, restaurants and art galleries. 16:00-17:30 Departure back to Toronto

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 09:00-13:00

Hollywood North Tour For more than 30 years, Toronto has established itself as prime real estate for Hollywood film locations due to its diverse architecture and urban look. From contemporary classics to cult flicks, the number of movies and TV shows filmed in Toronto is staggering. American Psycho, Suits, Chicago and most recently Suicide Squad were all filmed in Toronto using locations such as the Royal York Hotel, the Financial District, Yonge-Dundas Square, and more! 13:00-14:30 – Group drop-off at the St. Lawrence Market for lunch. Companions will receive vouchers for lunch and will have some free time to visit the market.

14:30 – Group drop-off at the Sheraton Centre Toronto

14:30 – CN Tower visit (Optional - additional fee); must be selected at time of registration