When planning a group trip from the Toronto area, Niagara on the Lake is the perfect destination! Whether you are putting together a weekend excursion or a one-day trip, hiring a driver and hitting the road to Niagara is a great plan.
With the weather slowly warming up and the winter cold finally fading, now is the perfect time to start planning a group trip for you and your friends. Hiring a driver and heading out to one of Canada’s main tourist areas makes for an easy day trip with tons of fun.
Where is Niagara-On-the-Lake?
Niagara on the Lake and the Niagara region are just over an hour from Toronto and even less from Hamilton or Oakville, making the area the perfect day trip from the GTA. Though you can easily car pool and drive yourselves there, hiring a driver and bus is definitely the most recommended. There are many reasons why heading to Niagara in a school bus is the best way to make the most out of your day trip.
Did you know that we travel in and out of Niagara Region almost daily? From sports teams to corporate group wine tastings to social Casino trips, we’ve got Niagara covered! Best of all, school buses are affordable!
Benefits to hiring a school bus for a Niagara group trip:
- No worries about parking – Around Niagara Falls and within the Niagara region parking can often be difficult. With a bus able to drop you off at each location and pick you up when you’re ready, parking isn’t a worry.
- Built-in designated driver – Visiting one of Canada’s top wine regions likely means you’ll be stopping by a winery or 3 to take a tour and test out the offerings. Renting a school bus means that you’ll have a driver to take the wheel, so you don’t have to worry about who is going to skip out on the imbibing!
- Fun with friends – With no need to keep your eyes on the road, every attendee can fully engage and have fun with the group.
- Safety – a trained driver is sure to get you and your group to each stop with the upmost of care and safety precautions.
- Various sizes available – School buses are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate groups of all kinds, as well as with accessible ramps so that all group members are able to join the trip.
Top Stops in the Niagara Region
Niagara Falls
One of Canada’s most popular tourist attractions, Niagara Falls is a fun visit no matter how many times you’ve been. Though the Falls themselves don’t change too much from one visit to another, seeing the enormity of them is always breathtaking. While there you can also hop on the zipline, take a boat tour or walk behind the Falls.
Gretzky Winery
This winery/brewery/whiskey distillery is a great place to stop for lunch or a tour! With one of the country’s best hockey players behind the brand, the variety of options at this stop in Niagara on the Lake will have you ready to take on the day.
Jackson Trigg’s Winery
Named the Best Canadian Winery multiple times in multiple competitions, a tour of this winery is a great way for your group to explore a bit of the Canadian wine scene and get up close and personal with some grape vines.
Upper Canada Cheese Company
Nothing goes better with road trips and wine than some local cheese! Stop by here for some samples of great cheeses along with some other tasty local treats.
Pickard’s Nuts
This hidden gem of snack stores is something that most native Ontarians will know well, and your day trip to the Niagara region won’t be complete without a stop here.
Niagara on the Lake
Head into town to wander the main strip and do some window shopping. Your group can grab some ice cream from the towns popular ice cream shop, explore all the kitschy gift shops then pop into a restaurant for dinner before heading home.
Hire a bus for an easy day trip
Getting out of the city with some friends is the perfect way to spend a spring day and with such beauty in your backyard, your weekend is sure to be a good one. The Niagara region is full of things to do whether you are a wine fan or not. Renting a school bus with a trained driver will make your excursion an unforgettable one for your whole group!
