FINAL ITINERARY AS OF APRIL 11, 2018 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL - EMERGENCY NUMBER (800) TRINITY COACH - EMERGENCY NUMBER (313)

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1 PREPARED FOR THE: LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL BAND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF: LESLIE SCHWEGLER, DIRECTOR OF BANDS TOUR DESTINATION: TORONTO, ON TOUR DATES: APRIL 26-29, 2018 THURSDAY, APRIL 26 TH Meals Included Today: Dinner FINAL ITINERARY AS OF APRIL 11, 2018 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL - EMERGENCY NUMBER (800) TRINITY COACH - EMERGENCY NUMBER (313) :00 AM Your privately chartered motor coaches (with TRINITY COACH TWO 56 PASSENGER COACHES) arrive for loading at: Lincoln High School 7425 Willis Road Ypsilanti, MI :00 AM Coaches depart for Toronto, ON! The estimated driving distance is 266 miles; the calculated drive time is approximately 5 hours without stops. 1 ½ hours of additional time has been factored into your travel for driver changes, rest & meal stops, border crossing and traffic delays. Lunch stop en-route at your own expense. 3:30 PM Arrive at your hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Toronto Airport 3299 Caroga Drive Mississauga, ON L4V 1A3 (905) Upon your arrival unload the coaches, check in to your rooms and freshen up for dinner. Gary Mandel, your Professional Bob Rogers Travel Tour Director will meet you here and accompany your group throughout your tour. 5:30 PM Board the coaches and transfer to the: Famous People Players Theatre 343 Evans Avenue Toronto, ON M8Z 1K2 (416)

2 THURSDAY, APRIL 26 TH CONTINUED 6:00 PM Doors open. The Famous People Players are dedicated to helping those who are developmentally challenged, performances include achievements from those who have dared to believe in themselves. From the moment you step into the venue and are greeted by one of the gracious hosts, you ll experience a splendor to all of your senses. The Wall of Fame greets you with photographs of the many believers and contributors to our exceptional mission; helping people to believe in their dreams and believe in themselves. 7:00 PM Dinner. You ll be escorted to your dining table, savor the company you are with and take in an atmosphere of camaraderie, hope and achievement. 8:00 PM The Show begins! Enter the innovative Phil Collins Theatre and as the lights dim, a troupe of exceptional performers await you. The one hour performances, each a unique inspiration in themselves, celebrate famous people and their exceptional achievements through a combination of long-loved music, dance, electrifying special effects and endearing life-sized characters. 9:00 PM A Sweet Encore. You ll be served coffee and dessert, you may even find that you recognize a face or two as they are the very same performers who just entertained you on stage minutes earlier. A perfectly sweet ending to an enchanting night. 9:30-10 PM Board the coaches and return to your hotel for the evening. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 TH Meals Included Today: Breakfast and Dinner 8:00 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 9:00 AM Board the coaches and transfer to: Casa Loma 1 Austin Terrace Toronto, ON M5R 1X8 (416) :30 AM Visit Canada's Majestic Castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendour. The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens.

3 FRIDAY, APRIL 27 TH CONTINUED 11:30 AM Board the coaches and transfer to the: Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queens Park Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 (416) :00 PM Enjoy your visit to the R.O.M. No trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada s largest museum of world cultures and natural history located in the heart of downtown. Permanent exhibits include Ancient Egypt, precious gemstones, and dinosaur fossils and castings. Lunch will be at your own expense this afternoon at the museum. 2:00 PM Board the coaches and transfer to the: Toronto Zoo 2000 Meadowvale Road Toronto, ON M1B 5K7 (416) :45 3 PM Arrive at the Toronto Zoo. The zoo encompassing 287 hectares (710 acres) and is the largest zoo in Canada. It is divided into seven zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia, and the Canadian Domain. Some animals are displayed indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in what would be their naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels. 5:00 PM Board the coaches and transfer to Pier 6 for tonight s cruise aboard: Mariposa Cruises 207 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 (416) :00 PM Boarding begins on the Mariposa Showboat. 6:30 PM Set sail for dinner and dancing in the Toronto Harbor. A Mariposa Dinner Cruise is truly a unique dining experience. Cruise the Toronto harbour aboard one of our seven magnificent ships, watch the sunset and experience the sights and sounds of the city's waterfront and breathtaking skyline. Your memorable evening includes a 3- hour cruise through Toronto's spectacular Harbourfront and a delicious buffet-style dinner. Dance the night away under starry skies with our professional DJ. 8:30-9 PM Return to port, board the coaches and transfer to the hotel.

4 SATURDAY, APRIL 28 TH Meals Included Today: Breakfast and Dinner 7:30 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 8:30 AM Board the coaches and transfer to the: Timothy Eaton Memorial Church 230 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON M4V 1R5 9:00 AM Arrive at the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church for your band clinic. 9:30 AM Your band clinic begins with Dylan Rook Maddix :30 AM Board the coaches and transfer to Toronto s Chinatown. Lunch will be at your own expense this afternoon in Chinatown. TIME TBD Board the coaches and transfer to the Eaton Centre is a place like no other. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services. Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experiences you will find anywhere. 5:00 PM Board the coaches and transfer to the: CN Tower 301 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 (416) :30 PM Ascend to the CN Tower s observation deck, where six glass-faced elevators whisk you to the observation deck in 58 seconds. From here, you can see miles away, to the city of Rochester across Lake Ontario in the US, and see the mist rising from Niagara Falls. In 1995, it was classified as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. 6:45 PM Board the coaches and transfer to dinner at: The Badali Bar and Cucina 156 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5J 2L6 (416) :30 PM Enjoy an authentic Italian dinner at The Badali Bar and Cucina. One visit to Joe s own little piece of Italian Countryside and you ll immediately feel like you re one of the family. Joe Badali s occupies a historic, 100 year old building featuring exposed brick walls, original hardwood floors and an exposed 16 foot wooden ceiling.

5 SATURDAY, APRIL 28 TH CONTINUED 9:00 PM Board the coaches and return to your hotel for the evening. SUNDAY, APRIL 29 TH Meals Included Today: Breakfast and Lunch 7:00 AM Enjoy an American breakfast buffet at your hotel this morning. 8:00 AM Check out of your rooms and load the coaches. 8:30 AM Board the coaches and transfer to the: Table Rock Welcome Centre 6650 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls, ON (2 ½ hours allotted for drive time) 11:00 AM Arrive in Niagara Falls and witness one of the world s most famous natural attractions, the magnificent Horseshoe Falls, where the Niagara River crashes over cliffs 20 stories high! Niagara Falls is far more than a natural phenomenon. Come and see what makes Niagara Falls one of the world s favorite destinations! 12:30 PM Board the coaches and transfer to the Clifton Hills area of Niagara Falls for lunch. One $10.00 cash back will be provided to go towards lunch this afternoon. 2 2:30 PM Board the coaches for your return trip home. The estimated driving distance is 283 miles; the calculated drive time is approximately 5 hours without stops. 1 ½ hours of additional time has been factored into your travel for driver changes, rest & meal stops, border crossing and traffic delays. OPTIONAL Dinner stop en-route at your own expense. 8:30-9 PM Approximate arrival time at Lincoln High School. WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH BOB ROGERS TRAVEL. WE HOPE YOU HAVE MADE MANY SPECIAL MEMORIES!