Tours

October 6-10, 2025

Itinerary

Day 1, October 6, 2025

We will start our journey at Quilters Barn & Gifts, with pick ups in Cornwall, Kingston and Cobourg area.

After a delicious lunch at the Big Apple we will make our way to Nancy's Fibre Art Shop, in Lincoln. This shop is a great place to start the tour, as the shop offers a good selection of fabric, wool products for applique and yarn for all the knitters and crocheters.

We will arrive at the Best Western in St. Catharines, our home for the next 2 nights. 

Day 2, October 7, 2025

This morning after a delicious breakfast we will be visiting 2 quilt shops in St Catharines. 

Our fist shop will be Kindred Spirits. Kindred Spirits is a great shop with a variety of collections of fabrics, notions and Accuquilt dies.

The next shop will be Up Your Quilt, with a wonderful variety of fabric collections, and notions.

 This afternoon lunch will be on your own and you will have time to explore the boutique shops, from fashion to art galleries, in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

We will return to the hotel late afternoon.

(B)

Day 3, October 8, 2025

After breakfast we leave our hotel and visit the famous Butterfly Conservatory.

The facility includes an 11,000 square foot conservatory, video theatres, interactive displays and is also the teaching facility for the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture. It also includes laboratories and specialized greenhouses for rearing butterflies and growing plants. 

After we have explored the Butterfly Conservatory will be stopping for lunch.

We will make our way to our hotel for the night in Tillsonburg. Once we have checked in and freshened up we will going to the Turkey Point hotel for a Film & Feast night for dinner and a movie.

This is fun way to have dinner, as we watch the movie, the restaurant staff will serve up to 7 courses depending on the movie. Whatever the characters are eating in the movie, the staff serves their interpretation of that part of the meal. It is a great night. 

(B, D)

Day 4, October 9, 2025

After Breakfast we check out of the hotel and visit one of my favorite local quilt shops, Cherish Pieces in Tillsonburg. 

Temptation awaits as you explore their shop filled with quality cotton fabrics, notions, patterns and so much more.

Once we leave the shop we will be stopping for a delicious lunch at the Elm Hurst Inn, in Ingersoll.  

The Elm Hurst mansion was built in 1872 as the personal residence of James Harris and family. A fine example of the Gothic Revival style, it remained a stately family home for more than a century.

The last Harris heir sold the property in the mid 1970s, and the house was transformed into a popular dining establishment that opened in 1979. An addition was added to the rear of the original structure five years later, with the 49-room Elm Hurst Inn & Spa being built in 1988.

Now that we are full, Ye Old Fabrics is our next stop!

This store stocks complete new collections by Tilda as well as the full Solid palette, blenders and basics.

Fat quarter bundles, fat eighths bundles, precuts and a large variety of kits.

We will make our way to St Jacobs where we will have dinner at the Stone Crock, Jacob's Grill. 

We will arrive at the Holiday Inn Express later in the day in St Jacobs.

(B, L, D)

Day 5, October 10, 2025

Well today is the last day, but there are 2 quilt shops to visit!

This morning we will be stopping at Country Concessions, in Cookstown. Be prepared to lose yourself in our selection of quality cottons, flannels, cuddly minkys, selection of quilting kits, panels, notions, patterns, books, rulers... 

Once we leave this beautiful shop, our next stop will be in Uxbridge for lunch.

After lunch we will visit Quilter's Cupboard, a full service quilt shop with a full range of fabric to notions.

We will arrive at your drop off late afternoon or into the evening, depending on where you live.

(B)

Information for the tour.

October 20-24, 2025

Itinerary   SOLD OUT

Day 1, October 20, 2025

We will depart Woodstock, Quality Inn, lower parking lot at 7:00am. We will be making stops in the Cambridge, and Toronto area to pick up more passengers.

After our lunch stop we will be visiting Stitch by Stitch, in Kingston.

They are a passionate group of quilters, garment sewers, hand-crafters, and sewing machine enthusiasts! They specialize in connecting people with exceptional sewing and embroidery machines, the highest quality quilting fabric, and the best tools, notions and education to grow them into the artists they want to be!

We will arrive at the hotel, The Double Tree, later that afternoon.

Day 2, October 21, 2025

After our delicious breakfast we will depart the hotel to visit Homemade Quilt Shop.

This is a great shop with everything from sewing machines, fabric to notions.

Today we will enjoy a 3 hour scenic river cruise lunch on the St Lawrence, with a Premium Table. We have a Premium reservation that guarantees a window table for our  party and a specialty appetizer in addition to your meal.  After the cruise we will have a step-on-guide get on the coach to give us a tour of Kingston.

We will arrive back at the hotel late in the afternoon.

Day 3, October 22, 2025

After breakfast we will depart the hotel and make our way to Taylor Sewing Quilt Shop. The shop offers an ever changing selection of quilting cottons, fat quarters, kits, do special orders, offer on-line shopping, carry lots of notions, Monks Cloth, Aida Cloth, patterns and holds quilting classes.

Our next shop will be Watergirl Quilt Co, in Prescott. This shop has a wide variety of supplies for the quilters, from sewing machines to notions. Watergirl carries Annie Products for the person who loves to makes bags! 

While we are here this is our lunch stop.

Once we have all finished our lunch, we will be on the road to our next quilt shop, Quilters Barn and Gifts. What started as a hobby and a type of stress therapy Beth, the owner of Quilters Barn and Gifts, started off sewing dolls and teddy bears then getting hooked on creating beautiful quilts. Beth decided to take early retirement after working for 32 years in nursing and decided her new calling was to inspire creativity while making memories

She has her two daughters by her side to help her make this dream come true. Kara is helping with the technical side of the business and helps with her online presence through marketing and Kaitlyn assists in-store with providing customer service, making samples and being involved in some of the promotion of the business.

Together these three incredible ladies hope to inspire the younger generations and the young at heart to share in their love for craft, quilting, and sewing. 

We will arrive late in the afternoon or early evening at our hotel for 2 nights, The Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre.

Day 4, October 23, 2025

Today after a great breakfast, we will be visiting Auntie Em's Scapbooking and Quilting. They are a scrapbook and quilt store dedicated to providing customers with inspiration and encouragement and all the supplies that go with it!! 

After we stop for lunch we will visit Ron's Fabrics/Niki's Quilty Corner. 

Later in the afternoon we will arrive back at the hotel.

Day 5, 2025

After breakfast we board the coach and start to make our way home.

We will be stopping at the Big Apple for lunch. You will be able to enjoy a delicious lunch at the Smokehouse restaurant. The Big Apple also has a market where you can buy their famous pies, maple syrup, plus many more items in the market.

Kawartha Quilting and Sewing Ltd will be the last quilt shop on the tour. Kawartha Quilting and Sewing has everything a quilter needs. If you like Kimberbell, Accuquilt, fabric and lots of notions, this shop is for you.

Our stops in the Toronto area and Burlington will arrive home late in the afternoon. Cambridge and Woodstock will arrive home early in the evening.

Prices including tax, Per Person are the following;

Single - $2078.70 ($1839.00 + HST $239.70)

Double - $1603.47 ($1419.00 + HST $184.47)

Triple - $1456.57 ($1289.00 + HST $167.57)

Quad - $1377.47 ($1219.00+ HST $158.47)

Price Includes 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch cruise around the 1000 Islands,  accommodations & Transportation

To book please click on "Book Now" top right hand corner of my website.

Deposit $450.00 at time of booking.

Final payment July 9, 2025

Book Now!

To reserve your place please click on Book Now or contact:

Edna’s Travel/TravelOnly
Phone: 519-550-9129
Email: ecarroll@travelonly.com

TravelOnly Corporate Office
325A West St.
Brantford, On., N3R 3V6
Phone: 519-752-4363

www.travelonly.com
TICO #04316071

Itinerary

Day 1 Vancouver

Sutton Place

Arrive in Vancouver and spend the remainder of the day exploring on
your own. The sparkling gem in Canada’s crown, Vancouver is a stop
on every Rocky Mountaineer Canadian route. With a backdrop of
snow-capped mountains and glistening ocean waters, Vancouver
offers it all.

Day 2 Vancouver

Sutton Place

Sightseeing Vancouver City + Capilano Suspension Bridge (B)
Explore, learn, and be amazed by Vancouver's soaring skyscrapers,
architectural masterpieces, urban beaches and coastal rainforests.
Today's highlights include Canada Place, Robson Street, Granville
Island, Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, Lion's Gate Bridge and
admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

Day 3 Vancouver to Kamloops

GoldLeaf. Kamloops Hotel TBA

Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops. You will see
dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser
Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the
peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like
environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing
waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and
rock sheds along the Thompson River. Breakfast & lunch included
onboard. (B, L)

Day 4, Kamloops to Banff

GoldLeaf. Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to the mountain
town of Banff. Enjoy the spectacular array of scenery as you travel
between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies,
over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels. Today’s
highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking
Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, and Craigellachie, where the last spike of
the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Breakfast & lunch included
onboard. (B, L)

Day 5, Banff

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

Sightseeing Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls

Visit the most treasured spots in the Canadian Rockies on this amazing
excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks. Experience the
evolution of the land and discover how it has shaped the appearance of
natural wonders found in these spectacular mountain settings.
Enjoy free time for lunch before your return.
Approximate Duration: 7.5 Hours

Day 6, Banff to Calgary

Delta Calgary Downtown

Enjoy a motorcoach tour exploring the many places of interest around
Banff, including Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the
Hoodoos. Your tour concludes with an afternoon transfer to Calgary. (B)

Day 7, Calgary

Your vacation with us ends upon check-out from the hotel. (B)

Inclusions

• 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service
• Six nights’ hotel accommodation
• All breakfasts
• Gourmet meals and unlimited beverages onboard
Rocky Mountaineer
• National Parks Pass
• Sightseeing tour of Banff region
• Banff Gondola
• All tours and transfers specified in the itinerary
• Luggage handling / porterage at the hotels and train stations
• Prepaid gratuities for onboard Hosts

Exclusions

• Airfare
• Travel insurance
• Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Pricing if Booked before October 1, 2025

Pricing is based on per person in Canadian dollars.

Double Occupancy - $6292.93 

Single Occupancy - $7989.20

Price starting October 1, 2025 

Double - $6817.93

Single - $8514.20

Deposit at time of booking

Double - $1258.59

Single - $1597.84

Final Payment

March 10, 2026

Cancellation Policy:

A change in train departure date or hotel arrival date is considered a cancellation. Charges will be
calculated per Guest as of the date the cancellation notice is first received by RM.
The Group shall be permitted to cancel bookings as requested pursuant to the following terms:

Less than 151 but more than 61 days from date of departure 20% of the RM retail package price is non-refundable and non-transferable
Less than 61 but more than 45 days from date of departure 50% of the RM retail package price is non-refundable and non-transferable
45 days or less from date of departure 100% of the RM retail package price is nonrefundable and non-transferable

 RM strongly recommends that Guests acquire trip cancellation insurance.

Booking

To book this wonderful train ride and tour please contact Edna Carroll.

Edna’s Travel/TravelOnly
Phone: 519-550-9129
Email: ecarroll@travelonly.com

TravelOnly Corporate Office
325A West St.
Brantford, On., N3R 3V6
Phone: 519-752-4363

www.travelonly.com
TICO #04316071