Great Canadian Holidays and Coaches
353 Manitou Drive N2C 1L5 Kitchener, ON, Canada

To push through this dark and gloomy Tuesday, we’ve placed a spotlight on one of our favourite Ontario escapes: Agawa Canyon! We can’t wait for you to join us Thank you for the memories Anna Claire S. and Dean H. https://www.greatcanadianholidays.com//Agawa-Canyon-Northe

The wait is over: NEW Summer & Fall Getaways! Book online today at www.greatcanadianholidays.com

Have a Happy Easter, everyone!

Spring has finally sprung, and we are so excited to get back out on the road! We’re putting the finishing touches on some brand new tours available for booking online starting April 19. Here’s a preview of some of our upcoming getaways, and be sure sign up for our email updates to be the first to know when these tours are available to book. https://www.greatcanadianholidays.com/email-updates

It's been a year like no other, and we're looking forward to a brighter 2021. We wish you a safe and happy New Year, and we can't wait to welcome you back aboard our big blue coaches again soon. Welcome, 2021!

From all of us at Great Canadian, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

Tonight at 8pm, get into the holiday spirit with a virtual celebration of lights across Canada! This free online show features musical performances and special events happening across the country, and it's perfect for all ages. Grab a warm cup of hot chocolate, cozy up with your pets and see the country at its most festive! Visit the link below for details:

There's nothing quite like Casa Loma decorated for Christmas!

We are delighted to announce that Caroline Ravazzolo, our Coach Operations Manager, has been elected to the OMCA (Ontario Motor Coach Association) Board of Directors. Caroline is breaking ground as the first female motor coach operator on OMCA's board. Caroline has over 20 years of experience with Great Canadian and has become one of the motor coach industry’s most highly respected and knowledgeable professionals. She brings her expertise of our industry and a spirit of innovation to the OMCA board, and she'll undoubtedly be an invaluable asset to the association. Congratulations Caroline!

On Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country in times of war and conflict, and we honour their sacrifice. Lest We Forget.

Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Waterloo Region Record Readers' Choice Awards! We earned the top spot (diamond) for Best Senior Tours, and second (platinum) for Best Bus Charter. https://www.therecord.com//business/great-canadian-holidays

After a hibernation due to COVID-19, our team is working on new and exciting getaways starting in spring 2021 that are fun, worry-free and put your safety first. Details to followjoin our email list to stay in the loop! https://www.greatcanadianholidays.com/email-updates

We love this time of year!

We're proud to have been a part of the "Fill the Rangers Bus" event last week, supporting The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Thanks to Zehrs, #OHLRangers, and everyone who donated!

We love Prince Edward Island's charm and natural beauty, and can't wait to go back!

This picture of one of our big blue coaches at the Rogers Centre is a favourite of ours. We can't wait until the boys in blue are back at home in Toronto!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Montreal is a popular spot for artists, and there's no shortage of colourful murals throughout the city. We can't wait to see them in person again soon!

My Canada Project, a personal initiative of Lorna Hundt, CEO of Great Canadian Holidays, was presented to grade 8 students of the Waterloo Region District School Board. It challenged them to write an essay on what Canada means to them; what they love about Canada, what makes them proud to be Canadian, and what we could do better. The results were outstanding. In Lorna’s words, I feel optimistic for the future of our country with young people like this taking the helm down th...e road. The winners were Jocelyn Dunnette (first), Klara Stjarne (second) and Matthew Hergott (third). Winners received prizes of $1000/$500/$250 respectively, and a donation of $550.00 was made to Nutrition for Learning to commemorate their winning essays. Here are some photos of the socially-distanced awards presentation, held in Kitchener on July 3. Congratulations Jocelyn, Klara and Matthew! Photos by Kevin Tupman Photography

Happy Canada Day, everyone!

Take a "couch tour" today to Casa Loma, and explore this popular Toronto landmark on a virtual tour. Built in 1914, this Gothic Revival style mansion features secret passageways, elaborately decorated rooms, priceless works of art and stunning gardens. It's no wonder Casa Loma is a popular filming location for movies and TV! https://casaloma.ca/experience-the-castle/

Great Canadian Fleet Services is open! If you’re looking for detailing for your vehicle, whether it be your personal car or a corporate fleet, we provide services for all makes and models. Call us at 519 896 5035 to book your appointment, or visit greatcanadianfleet.com to learn more about us.

Nova Scotia's historic port town of Lunenburg is always a popular stop on our Eastern Canada tours. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lunenburg's colourful buildings and ocean views are simply breathtaking. We can't wait to go back and explore!

Victoria is another one of our many favourite places to visit, and we can't wait to go back! Explore British Columbia's beautiful capital city on a virtual visit at the link below, and be sure to check out The Butchart Gardens!

On this day in 1987, celebrated Canadian Paralympian Rick Hansen completed his Man in Motion World Tour in Vancouver, after spending two gruelling years travelling the globe by wheelchair to raise awareness for spinal cord injuries. Learn more about this true Canadian hero and The Rick Hansen Foundation at rickhansen.com.

Today's "couch tour" takes us just outside Ottawa to the Diefenbunker, now home to Canada's Cold War Museum. Built in secrecy between 1959 and 1961, this massive four-story underground bunker was to provide top Canadian officials shelter in the event of a nuclear war. Visit the link to take a virtual tour of the museum, and be sure to check out the Bank of Canada vault! https://diefenbunker.ca/virtualtours/

Prince Edward Island is another favourite place to travel, home of the "bright red mud", Green Gables, fantastic seafood and friendly locals. Share your favourite pictures of the island in the comments below!