The family vacation to Canada was a huge success. Quebec City, Montreal, Niagra Falls, and Toronto over 10 days was fast paced and we covered a lot of ground. We recommend a Canadian adventure to everyone: Amazing cities, nice people, great food, and lots of things to see and do.
A highlight of the trip was Segway Ontario (Oh yes, we are "those" tourists who did the Segway Tour!!!). Most of the family had been on Segways in the past, but our youngest daughter had never had the opportunity. You have to be at least 13 to ride Segways in most cities that have such tours, and before this year Kate was too young. When we heard about the tour of the historic Distillery District near Downtown Toronto, we singed up.
(***Tip: Sign up in advance online. We did three days in advance and found most of the time slots during our visit to already be filled).
The tour guides, Eric Bell (listed on his business card as "professional guide and longboarder") and Jill Sullivan (Listed on her business card as "book enthusiast") were both knowledgeable and fun. They spent just over an hour teaching us to ride the silly machines, and then educating us on the Distillery District. Turns out this area and the 150+ year old buildings have a colorful history. We heard things we never would have known had we just roamed around this destination shopping and restaurant area. Heck, we even stopped for samples of locally made chocolate and local craft beers (who doesn't love beer and chocolate?).
We did one-hour tour and my only complaint was it was too short, so I am not sure if the 30 minute tour would as good of an option. Go for the longer version and enjoy the ride.
If you are going to Toronto, you gotta check out Segway Ontario as you will learn more about the history of the city (yes history of booze, death, cholera breakouts, child labor, etc...) and have a lot of fun. While expensive for a family of four, everyone agreed it was one of the best parts of our time in Toronto (which was all great).
Have A Great Day
thom singer
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