AAN Alliance Tours

Tours Available in the Toronto Area

The AAN Alliance offers a variety of tours during the AAN's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto. Tours are open to all Annual Meeting attendees, their families, and guests. Tours are sponsored by the AAN Alliance and operated by the JPdL Destination Management tour company.

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Tour Registration

Reservations for all tours are available by advance registration only and must be received by Thursday, March 18, 2010, by 5:00 p.m. EST, to guarantee space.

Complete the registration form and return by fax or mail:

• By Fax to the AAN Tour Bureau at (416) 221-6372 (Visa, American Express, and MasterCard only)
• By Mail to AAN Tour Bureau, c/o JPdL Toronto, 2 Berkeley Street, Suite 500, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5A 4J5 (MoneyOrder in Canadian Funds only), Visa,American Express & MasterCard.

When registering, keep the following in mind:

• Credit card, check, and money order payments will be accepted until March 18, 2010. Registrations will be accepted based on availability.
• Advance registration is required.
• Prepaid tickets will be held in your name at the Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Level 200
• JPdL Destination Management tour company reserves the right to cancel tours when the minimum number of registrants is not met; pre-registered registrants will receive a full refund.
• All tour buses depart from and return to the Convention Centre. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
• A jacket and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for all tours.
• AAN staff contact:
  

  dhoneyman@aan.com
  phone: (651) 695-2713
  fax: (651) 361-4813

Note: All tour fees are Canadian currency.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Tour participants will experience Toronto's dazzling architecture, the harbor and exciting theatre district, and gorgeous scenery. Highlights include a selection of Toronto landmarks:

• Harbourfront: a developing urban playground that combines recreation, residence, shopping and the arts
• City Hall: the symbol of Toronto's coming of age as a city of "international stature"
• The Rogers Centre: see the world's first fully retractable roof stadium and home to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team
• CN Tower: one of the world's tallest free-standing structures at 1,136 with spectacular views of the city Toronto ranks alongside New York for its tremendous theater community. Shopping stops include trendy Queen St. West, upscale Yorkville and Bloor Streets, and the world famous Eaton Centre. Don't miss this incredible introduction to Toronto!

Duration: 3 hours
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price per Person: $94.00 per guest

Monday, April 12

Your trip to Toronto will not be complete without a visit to the breathtaking Niagara Falls! Enjoy insightful commentary en route to Niagara including the historical, cultural and geographical highlights of this spectacular region. The falls are truly a Canadian jewel with six million cubic feet (168,000 cubic meters) of water crashing over the Horseshoe Falls Crestline every minute. Upon arrival in Niagara, enjoy a "Journey Behind the Falls" as you emerge far below the rim of the gorge. The mighty river explodes after free-falling more than thirteen stories to a deafening sound. Guests will have some free time for souvenir shopping before proceeding to Elements on the Falls Restaurant to enjoy lunch overlooking the falls. Afterwards, participants will ride along the Niagara parkway towards Niagara-on the- Lake, a drive that Sir Winston Churchill described as the "prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world." Upon arrival, be treated to a tour and tasting at Hillebrand Estates winery, featuring more than 25 years of premium wine-making. Enjoy exclusive access to the new wine library that showcases over 5,000 bottles of rare and hard to find wines. The tour concludes with a stop at picturesque Niagara-on-the Lake. One of the oldest settlements in Ontario, the town has been restored beautifully to depict its 19th century heritage. Guests will have a chance to browse stores and specialty shops that can only be found in the small village.

Duration: 8 hours
Time of operation: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Estimated Price per Person: $149.00 per guest

Tuesday, April 13

Great care has been taken by the city to preserve Toronto's historic architectural treasures. The tour begins with a ride through the beautiful Forest neighborhood with the first stop at Casa Loma, a medieval-style castle built in the heart of the city. Constructed by early 20th century financier Sir Henry Pellet for the woman he loved, the estate was an attempt to replicate the homes of European royalty. This 98 room "dream castle" sits on a six-acre property on a hill with a breathtaking view of the city and its beautifully restored gardens. Next is the one-of-a-kind Bata Shoe Museum, with more than 10,000 shoes celebrating the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. More than 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th century celebrity shoes are reflected in the permanent "All About Shoes" exhibition. The museum is the only one of its kind in North America and houses everything from Chinese bound foot shoes and Ancient Egyptian Sandals to Elton Johns platforms. Next, the tour guide will show how Toronto has preserved and incorporated heritage buildings with modern structures such as BCE Place and the Design Exchange.

Duration: 5 hours
Time of operation: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Estimated Price per Person: $105.00 per guest

Wednesday, April 14

Your first stop is at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, the only museum in Canada entirely devoted to ceramics. Situated in the heart of downtown Toronto on the campus of the University of Toronto, across from the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner is one of Toronto?s outstanding cultural destinations. The museum was founded in 1984 by Toronto philanthropists George and Helen Gardiner to house their outstanding ceramics collection. Next on the tour is the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). The ROM is regarded as one of the premiere museums of North America and features everything from ice-age pollen to desert pyramids, Chinese ceramics to tropical frogs. Guests can enjoy the fabulous collection of Chinese temple paintings of the Buddha, walk among the 63-million-year-old remains of the dinosaurs from Alberta's fossil beds, or take a look at some of the fabulous fashion from the 1950s, all the way back to the work of Marie-Antoinette's dressmaker. The new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal features great openings of glass that will allow visitors to look through the walls of the museum into the various galleries inside, inviting them to come and experience that wonders of this universal museum.

Duration: 4 hours Time of operation: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Estimated Price per Person: $119.00 per guest

Thursday, April 15

Learn about two loves of Canadian culture while you explore the Steam Whistle Brewery and the Hockey Hall of Fame. The brewery is located in the heart of Toronto, in the historic Roundhouse Museum, a National Heritage building. Constructed in 1929 and decommissioned in 1986, The Roundhouse stood empty until Steam Whistle Brewing revitalized it in 1999. Experience the process of creating a craft brew with a tasting and tour. From beer delivery uniforms reminiscent of the fifties milk man to old style paper beer cups to its historic location, Steam Whistle has set out to market and produce a wholesome product in a simple, old fashioned way. Next you'll visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, packed with a remarkable collection of photographs, memorabilia, and hockey icons—including the legendary Stanley Cup.

Interactive games and displays greatly enhance the visit, and make for a truly exciting Canadian hockey experience!

Duration: 4 hours
Time of operation: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Estimated Price per Person: $92.00 per