Sun Jun 7, 2015
Picnic in The Kawarthas + Lift-Lock Dinner Cruise Tour

Tour Summary

We're off on a spectacular one day bus trip to Peterborough and the Kawarthas, east of Toronto.

Our day trip includes a picnic stop at the Ferris Provincial Park, an optional walk across a suspension bridge, a visit to the Ranney falls, a chance to do some chocolate shopping from the factory outlet at World's Finest Chocolates and finally, the main purpose of our tour, a fabulous 3-hour dinner cruise through Peterborough lift-locks with live entertainment. 

What's Included

  • Round trip transportation on a deluxe highway motor coach.
  • 3-hour cruise as we travel through the Peterborough Lift Locks on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Discover the unbelievable beauty of this remote region of the Kawarthas. Experience the entire boat being lifted and dropped 65 feet through the highest hydraulic lift-locks in the world. While we are on the boat!! 
  • Dinner on board the boat is included. All drinks are extra. 
  • Live entertainment on board the boat. 
  • A picnic stop at the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge in Ferris Provincial Park, a beautiful setting to sit down and enjoy our picnic. Admission to the park is included in the tour price. Lunch is not included, please bring your own packed picnic lunch to eat at our picnic stop. 
  • Short 10 minute walk to see the Ranney waterfalls in the park. 
  • A chocolate shopping stop at World's Finest Chocolates. Who doesn't love chocolate?!
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks on the bus. 
  • All tips included.
 

Price

$129 per person + HST

How to book

To book online, click on the button above.

If you prefer to make your reservation over the phone, please contact Marville Travel at (905) 891-0111

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 departyure without penalty. 

Trip Highlights

Dinner Cruise aboard the 
Island Princess III 

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The highlight of our tour is our private 3-hour dinner cruise aboard the Island Princess III, a double deck replica side wheeler boat. 

We travel through the Peterborough Lift Locks. If you've never travelled through lift locks before, this should be a very interesting experience for you. The Peterborough Lift Locks are the highest hydraulic lift locks in the world and the boat is actually lifted, gently, through 65 vertical feet, while we are on the boat, to allow us to travel on the Trent-Severn Waterway. 

We will also have live musical entertainment on board with a local musician to entertain us popular musical tunes while we are cruising. Joining in the singing is encouraged! :-) 

Ferris Provincial Park

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We will be visiting Ferris Provincial Park for our lunch stop. One of the most beautiful provincial parks in the province, the park incorporates the Trent River and you have an opportunity to experience crossing a suspension bridge on foot and also to visit the Ranney waterfalls inside the park. 

Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge

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We will be visiting Ferris Provincial Park where you will have an opportunity to eat your packed lunch, right next to the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge.

This pedestrian only bridge hovers 30 feet above the Ranney Gorge just south of the Ranney falls. The bridge is 300 feet long and as you walk across this great expanse your heart pounds as you feel it sway slightly below your feet. Looking down you can see the water rushing by but to the north you see one of nature's gifts, the Ranney Falls in all its glory. To the south you can see the Trent River and the boats as they enter the locks to come into Campbellford.

Please note that the walk across the suspension bridge is completely optional and you are not required to walk across the bridge if you don't wish to do so. 

Chocolate Shopping

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We will also be doing a brief shopping stop at World's Finest Chocolates in Campbellford to allow you to purchase some chocolates from their factory outlet. 

Who doesn't love chocolate?! (If you plan on buying chocolate, please bring a cooler or insulated bag with you to hold your shopping.)

Pickup Locations

We have 5 pickup locations for this tour. 

Return Time

We return to the Toronto area at approximately 9:30 PM.

Travelling With Children

Children 10 and older are welcome on this tour. Price is same as that for adults. 

Past Customer Comments

Another great SASHventure! Especially enjoyed the dinner cruise and the close-up look at lift lock operations. - Rick 
It was fabulous. Sash always does a terrific job in organizing exciting, fun filled events. He goes out of his way to speak with everybody to ensure that they are having a good time and to address any questions ... and with so much patience and humour. Great job Sash. - Betty
Fantastic Day Trip, I would do it again. Had a wonderful time at each location. TSG has the best social friends, Love you guys. Thank you Sash, you've done it again 5***** - Valerie
The organization of the trip was outstanding with great attention to the little details (love the gift bags with the snack we got on the bus) Fun, amazingly friendly people who makes you feel welcome and at home. Great Itinerary, all and all, a great way to see explore new places , meet new people and do it in a fun entertaining way. Can’t wait to attend the next event. Thanks Sash, YOU ROCK! - Galit
Thanks to Sash for organizing! The dinner cruise/lift locks/music on the boat and dodging the rain all day were my favourite parts! - Laurie
I had a great time on the day trip to Peterborough and met friendly wonderful people on my first outing. The trip is well organized, the Dinner cruise was wonderful experience. It was nice walking through the suspension bridge and having fun conversation with others. - Elizabeth