2-Day Southwestern Ontario Freedom Trail Underground Railroad Tour

Discover the inspiring legacy of freedom seekers and thriving Black communities on this enriching 2-day journey through Southwestern Ontario’s Black history

Start with a visit to the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History (previously known as Uncle Tom's Cabin), where the remarkable story of Reverend Josiah Henson and the Dawn Settlement comes to life. Explore historic sites like the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, the Buxton National Historic Site and the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society, where courage, resilience, and innovation are celebrated through powerful exhibits, historic buildings, and rare artifacts that connect past struggles with modern triumphs.

Our overnight hotel will be the fabulous Caesars Windsor Resort & Casino in Windsor, Ontario. Also included in this tour package is a "soul food" lunch at one of the venues and a $10 breakfast voucher to use at the cafe at Caesars Windsor.

Trip Dates

2-Day Trip
May 22-23, 2025

Only $99 deposit to reserve your seat. Deposit fully refundable if you cancel for any reason by April 11, 2025.

Prices

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

Double $399
Triple $369
Quad $349
Single $469

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Pickup Locations

7:45 AM Vaughan Carpool
8:30 AM Scarborough Town Centre
9:00 AM York Mills Station
9:30 AM Mississauga Carpool
9:45 AM Mississauga McDonalds

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Inclusions

Round trip transportation on highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi included.
1 night stay at Caesars Windsor included.
2 meals included (1 $10 breakfast voucher and 1 lunch)
Guided tour of Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History included.
Guided tour of Amherstburg Freedom Museum included.
Guided tour of Buxton National Historic Site & Museum with soul food lunch included.
Guided tour of The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum included.
Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during the tour.
All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

7:45 PM Mississauga Carpool
8:00 PM Mississauga McDonalds
9:25 PM York Mills Station
10:00 PM Scarborough Town Centre
10:35 PM Vaughan Carpool

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

$99 deposit required to reserve your seats. Deposit is fully refundable if you cancel for any reason by Friday April 11, 2025.
Final payment is due by Friday April 11, 2025. Reminder emails will be sent a few days before the due date for the final payment. Final payments are not refundable once paid.
If the tour has to be cancelled due to travel restrictions or government shutdowns, a full & prompt refund will be done regardless of how many days are left before departure.
You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know up to the time of departure without penalty, there is no cost for name changes with ShortTrips.ca.