Alpaca Farm Experience + Presqu'ile Provincial Park Nature Trip
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Tour Dates1-Day Trip
Sun May 28, 2023 Sun July 2, 2023 (Long Weekend) Full refund if you cancel for any reason at least 7 days before departure.
Price$135 per person
All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!
Pickup LocationsTo book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950 |
Inclusions
- Round trip transportation on deluxe coach with a washroom and WiFi.
- Admission and day use fee at Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Self guided visit along trails and at the lighthouse.
- Alpaca Farm visit. Guided tour of the animal pens, walk wityh and the fiber mill included.
- Stop at The Big Apple for lunch and shopping. Lunch on your own.
- Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during the tour.
- All tips and taxes included.
Approximate Return Times
- Scarborough 7:15 PM
- York Mills 7:40 PM
- Mississauga 8:15 PM
Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds
- 100% full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the trip departure date.
- Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 7 days before trip departure date.
- Your seat is fully transferable to anyone else up to the time of departure without penalty.
Travelling With Children
- Children 10+ are welcome on this tour. Price is same as that for adults.
Trip Highlights
Old Mill Alpacas
It all started with Eric (closet knitter) and Amy (self-proclaimed fiber fanatic). After being introduced to alpaca yarn, Eric informed Amy that “surprise, surprise” there are Alpacas in Ontario. Within 10 days of visiting an Alpaca Farm, they had purchased their starter herd of 6 Alpacas (two males and four females). They now have a farm of over 100 Alpacas (plus many more animals) happily gallivanting through their 24 acre farm.
Alpaca fleece is lanolin free (hypo-allergenic), it wicks away 30-35% of moisture, it is 5-6 times warmer than wool, it isn’t itchy, it’s fire retardant. and the best part; due to its fine micron, alpaca is buttery soft!
From their own alpaca fleece they make their own line of duvets, blankets, throws, travel pillows, pet beds, and many other products and you will have a chance to not only be introduced to the herd but to also browse and shop through their extensive selection of alpaca products.
Alpaca fleece is lanolin free (hypo-allergenic), it wicks away 30-35% of moisture, it is 5-6 times warmer than wool, it isn’t itchy, it’s fire retardant. and the best part; due to its fine micron, alpaca is buttery soft!
From their own alpaca fleece they make their own line of duvets, blankets, throws, travel pillows, pet beds, and many other products and you will have a chance to not only be introduced to the herd but to also browse and shop through their extensive selection of alpaca products.
What's An Alpaca?
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In case you were wondering, an alpaca is a domesticated species of South American camel that closely resembles a small llama in appearance.
Alpaca herds are primarily found in the Andes of southern Peru, northern Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Chile. Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike llamas, they were bred specifically for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles, ponchos sweaters, socks, coats and bedding |
The Big Apple
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We stop at the "Big Apple" for lunch and shopping.
Sample some of their delicious pies well as get a chance to shop for some of their pies, cakes, baked goods and jams etc. For a look at their menu, please click here. |
