The Summer Language Program is pleased to offer exciting optional weekend excursions to improve English skills in a fun-filled social setting. With group rates, the program receives discounts from regular admission prices. All prices include transportation to and from the excursions, as well as monitor supervision.

Here are some examples of our exciting weekend excursions...

C.N. Tower and Downtown Shopping

Visit one of the world's tallest free-standing structures. It takes only 58 seconds to get to the top, and to experience a breath-taking view of Toronto. The CN Tower opened in 1976 as the world's tallest free standing structure. At 553 metres (1,815 feet), it reaches more than a third of a mile into the clouds. The seven story sky pod features indoor and outdoor observation decks, a nightclub and a 400 seat revolving restaurant. The Space Deck, at 447 metres (1,465 feet), is the world's highest public observation gallery. After visiting the C.N. Tower, students will have the opportunity to go shopping in some of Toronto's renowned districts: Queen Street, Kensington Market, Chinatown, and the Eaton Centre.

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Canada's Wonderland

From cartoon characters and live performances to raging rapids and roller coasters, Canada's Wonderland offers hours of fun. The daring may want to be lifted 23 stories high and then dropped at 100 kilometres per hour aboard a ride called the Drop Zone. The Cyber Central video arcade offers virtual reality games or you can relax by the wave pool or on a waterslide at Splash Works.

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Niagara Falls and The Maid of the Mist

A wonder of the natural world, Niagara Falls consists of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. On the Canadian side, water from the Niagara River plunges an average of 52 metres (170 feet) into the Maid of the Mist pool. The American Falls, which has a rocky base, descends 21-34 metres (70-110 feet).

The Maid of the Mist boat tour is a fantastic way to get up close to the Falls. One of the oldest tourist attractions in North America, the Maid has been taking visitors to the base of the falls since 1846.

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Casa Loma and the Toronto Islands

Imagine a castle in the middle of a large metropolitan centre. Imagine enjoying breathtaking views of the city below from the majestic gardens.  Imagine yourself visiting Casa Loma where you can step back in time while you tour Toronto's most historic mansion.

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Complete your day visitng the Toronto Islands, a scenic reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city without having to drive for hours. Just a short ferry ride from downtown, the Toronto Islands is a haven for those who enjoy being outdoors. Among the countless bike and rollerblading trails located throughout the islands, visitors will find a variety of things to do and see, including relaxing at one of the islands' numerous beaches.

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Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach has been long hailed as one the premier tourist destinations in Ontario. For over a century, tourists have traveled to the welcoming shores of Nottawasaga Bay to stroll along 14 kilometres of white sand beach, swim in warm, clean waters and enjoy the panoramic mountain views across the Bay. Suntan, shop, or play beach volleyball!

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Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada and, undoubtedly, one of the largest zoos in the world.  Walk around the world in a day, experiencing the different wildlife from the four corners of the globe. It's all possible at the Toronto Zoo.

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Toronto Blue Jays Game

A summer in Toronto isn't complete without taking in a baseball game. Enjoy an evening at the Rogers Centre, the world's first multi-purpose retractable domed stadium, where the Toronto Blue Jays are sure to provide for a fun-filled evening. After the game, students will have the opportunity to visit the booming entertainment district which lies a couple of blocks north of the stadium.

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