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Day Trip to Niagara Falls - Winter Festival of Lights - Go train trip

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Day Trip to Niagara Falls - Winter Festival of Lights - Go train trip

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** PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT GETTING TO THE FALLS WITH THE GROUP **
Hi All,
We're going to visit Niagara Falls during the day and stay till evening. We're also planning to take advantage of a GO Train promotion which offers round trip rides for only $10 (see below for details on how to purchase that pass, very important!) and adventure pass to see major attractions. Tripod is a must if you want to do long exposure photography at night.

=> How to Purchase your $10 Ticket (Includes Return!)
*You Cannot Use Your Presto Card for this Promo Offer.
*Go to https://tickets.gotransit.com/en-us/
*Click Buy Now - Then the "Passes" Option
From: Union Station, Toronto, Ontario
To: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Passes: Select "Weekend" Promotional Ticket
Click Continue, plug in your details and you will receive your ticket via the e-mail you entered when purchasing.
You need to "ACTIVATE" your ticket prior to boarding the train. If your ticket is not activated, your ticket is not valid.
=> How to Purchase your Wonder Pass

The process should be seamless. Any questions, please let us know.
*Go to https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/plan-your-visit/deals-packages/
*Select the - Niagara Falls Wonder Pass ($49)
*Click Continue, plug in your details and you will receive your ticket via the e-mail you entered when purchasing.

Once we arrive at Niagara GO Station - We'll take the:

  • WEGO Green Line bus to Table Rock bus terminal - Visitor's center to activate our tickets and get the tags.

Weather
Too far out to forecast the weather but this is December, please dress accordingly, bring winter hats and gloves.
Feel free to bring snacks or a sandwich/water as it is a long day with traveling.
As always, everyone is welcome with or without a camera.
Looking forward to seeing everyone December 7!
If you need to reach the organizers during the meetup:
Tam - 4167262260
IMPORTANT - please read full tentative schedule below ahead of time. We'll try to stick to the schedule.

  • 8:30am sharp! - Meet @ Union Station in Front of "% Arabica Union Station" {65 Front St. W., unit 416, on Level B2 in the Bay Promenade, situated across from Sephora}
  • 9am - GO Train departs Union Station
  • 11:30am - Arrive at Niagara Falls Go Station
  • 11:30-12:00 pm - take WEGO Green Line bus to Table Rock bus terminal for getting the tags.
  • 12:30 - Gather at Table Rock Bus Terminal for We go bus to the butterfly conservatory
  • 12:30pm to 1:30pm - Butterfly conservatory.
  • 1:45pm to 2:30pm - lunch @cliffton hills Burger King.(at own cost) - Take away is preferred to save time. This is optional, you can continue shooting if you prefer.
  • 2:45pm to 3:45pm - Floral Show house
  • 4pm to 5:15pm - Niagara Power station+ Tunnel.
  • 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Journey Behind the falls.
  • 6:45-7:45 - take photos of the winter lights close to the Queen Victoria Place Restaurant. Please use this time for dinner if you want.
  • 8:00pm - watch the fire works
  • 8:15 pm - assemble at the Wego bus stop - for uber back to Go train station.
  • 9:06pm - train
    IMPORTANT - The WEGO Green Line bus is no longer running at this
    time of day so you will have to take Uber or taxi in groups to get back to train station.
  • 11:24 pm - Arrive at Union GO Station in Toronto.

A gratitude of $25 will be greatly appreciated. Please e-transfer to [email protected]

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