Grand River Private Lunch Cruise • "Blazing Fiddles" Show • Whistling Gardens + Musical Fountains
Gentle & relaxing lunch cruise • "Blazing Fiddles" show with the fiddlers • Welcome soft drink & snack • Visit to Whistling Gardens • 22 acres of flowers and gardens & famous fountain show set to music!

Step into a world of tranquility as you embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting Grand River region of Ontario. Picture yourself unwinding amidst the serene waters on a leisurely 2½ hour lunch cruise. Let the gentle flow of the river carry you away as you feast your eyes on the bucolic scenery that unfolds around you.

But the magic doesn't stop there. Before setting sail, immerse yourself in the infectious energy of the Blazing Fiddles show, a captivating performance that sets the perfect tone for your cruise experience. Let the strains of fiddles and lively rhythms whisk you away to a realm of pure joy and excitement, leaving you toe-tapping and spellbound.

After the cruise we travel to the wondrous Whistling Gardens, a botanical paradise like no other. Lose yourself in 22 acres of meticulously curated gardens, where over 1,200 varieties of peonies paint the landscape in a riot of color. Marvel at the mesmerizing fountain show in the stone amphitheater, a symphony of water and music inspired by the grandeur of Versailles.

After a day filled with wonderful experiences, we bid adieu to the Grand River area, stopping briefly at a highway service area before returning to Toronto. 

Tour Dates

1-Day Trip
Thu May 29, 2025
Fri June 20, 2025
Wed July 30, 2025
Wed August 27, 2025
Fri September 19, 2025
Full refund if you cancel for any reason at least 7 days before departure.

Price

$209 per person
All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!

Pickup Locations

7:45 AM Vaughan Weston Rd & Hwy 7
8:30 AM Scarborough Town Centre
9:05 AM York Mills Station
9:40 AM Mississauga McDonalds
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on a highway motorcoach with a washroom & WiFi.
  • Private lunch cruise with Grand River Cruises. See menu options at bottom of page.
  • "Blazing Fiddles" show with a complimentary soft drink and a snack included.
  • Admission to Whistling Gardens, 22 acres of flowers and gardens and their famous fountains show.
  • ​Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour. 
  • All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

  • Mississauga 7:15 PM
  • York Mills 8:00 PM
  • Scarborough 8:30 PM
  • Vaughan 9:05 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. 
  • You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know, up to the time of departure without penalty. 

​Travelling With Children

  • Children 10+ are welcome on this tour, same price as adults. 

Lunch Menu

The lunch menu during the cruise is as follows. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. You will receive an email requesting your preferred menu choices a few days before departure.
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  • Appetizers: Home-baked bread and garden salad.
  • Mains: Choice of (1) Slow-roasted beef or (2) Oven-baked chicken breast or (3) Vegetarian chili.
  • Sides: Potatoes & vegetables.
  • Dessert: Strawberry shortcake.
  • Soft drink, tea or coffee.