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Leisure on the Grand and St. Jacobs

Leisure on the Grand and St. Jacobs

It's time to relax on this three-day getaway! We'll enjoy a performance of The Music of Elvis, have a lunch cruise on the Grand River and finish with a day dedicated to St. Jacobs!

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August 25-27, 2026

 

Join McCoy for a relaxing 3-day escape to Southern Ontario!

 

We’ll start the tour at A Gathering Place by the Grand where we’ll enjoy a performance of The Music of Elvis while delighting in an included lunch buffet.

 

On the second day we’ll take in a performance by the fabulous, Blazing Fiddles before we depart on a leisurely lunch cruise along the Grand River! Relish in a full-course meal served to your window table.  During the cruise, your captain will give informative commentary, and you can sit out on the promenade deck to enjoy the river scenery.

 

We’ll finish the tour by taking in the best of what St. Jacobs has to offer! We’ll visit the Mennonite Museum and take a wagon tour of the Mennonite Countryside. You’ll have time experience the market and then we’re off to the wonderful St. Jacobs Village where you’ll have more time to explore this quaint town!

 

What's Included:

  • 2 Nights of Hotel Accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford 

  • 7 Included Meals (Two Breakfasts, Two Lunches and Three Dinners)

  • Enjoy a Live Performance of The Music of Elvis with Lunch

  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise of the Grand River with Lunch

  • Admission to the Mennonite Museum

  • Guided Wagon Tour of Mennonite Country*

  • Free time at St. Jacobs Market

  • Free Time at St. Jacobs Village

 

Package Cost:

This getaway includes a two night stay at the Hampton Inn by Hilton. The prices shown below are the all-in prices (per person) for the entire tour package including the transportation, accommodations, meals, and excursions.

 

Room Occupancy

Rate (Per Person - Tax Included)

Single

$1105

Double

$949

Triple

$915

Quad

$895

 

Departure Locations & Times:

We have four convenient locations available to board the bus during this getaway. Please make sure to arrive at your pick up location roughly 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

 

LOCATION

DEPART

RETURN

Kingston - McCoy Getaways Office

6:30 am

9:15 pm

Napanee - Flying J Travel Centre

7:00 am

8:45 pm

Belleville - Quinte Mall (by Denny's)

7:30 am

8:15 pm

Cobourg - Northumberland Mall (by Staples)

*No Overnight Parking*

8:15 am

7:30 pm


Included Meals:

For this getaway, the included meals at Olde School Restaurant, Speekezzies Cafe & Wine Bar, and Grand River Cruise must be selected at the time of booking. Please make sure to tell us of any dietary restrictions in the Special Needs field when entering your passenger information during checkout.

 

Grand River Cruise:

Choose one from the list of entrees and dessert. This meal includes Home-baked bread, Garden Salad with choice of Dressing, Potatoes and Vegetables with Entrée. Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink included.

 

Entrée:

  1. Slow-Cooked Roast Beef 

  2. Oven-Baked Chicken Breast

 

Dessert:

  1. Apple Crumble Pie

  2. Classic Cheesecake


Olde School Restaurant: 

Choose one from the list of entrees. This meal includes Homemade Soup of the Day or Chef’s Mixed Green Salad, Homemade Bread and Spread, Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable.

 

  1. Chicken Breast topped with a Supreme Sauce

  2. Fresh Filet of Pickerel

  3. Vegetarian Pasta Primavera – With Herbs, Garlic and Fresh Vegetables

 

Speekezzies Cafe & Wine Bar:

Choose one from the list of entrees.

 

  1. Chicken Breast Supreme (Oven roasted, accompanying a Fettucini pasta, in a White Wine Alfredo cream sauce with a sauteed Mushroom Blend)
  2. Spaghettini Primivera (With assorted Grilled Vegetables, tossed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and splash of White Wine)
  3. Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin (Topped with a Demi-Reduction and your choice of Garlic or Horseradish Mash Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables)
  4. Anna's hand-rolled Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi (With Baby Spinach and Crisp Pancetta in a Gorgonzola cream)

 

Buffet Breakfast at the Holiday Inn:

The hot breakfast buffet includes fresh fruit, cinnamon buns, eggs, breakfast meats, yogurts, cereals, breads, muffins, bagels, coffee, juices, fresh pancakes

 

Mandarin Buffet:

The Mandarin buffet offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience with over 100 dishes on its buffet tables, serving a mix of Chinese, Canadian, sushi, and roast beef options, alongside a large selection of soups, salads, and desserts.

 

Guided Wagon Tour of Mennonite Country:

*In the event of rain or unfavourable weather, a step-on guide for a countryside bus tour instead.

Day 1 - Aug 25

We'll start the day off in Kingston, making stops in Napanee, Belleville and Cobourg along the way. After, a comfort stop - we'll head to A Gathering Place on the Grand, a stunning special events venue located in Six Nations Indian Reserve just outside of Brantford.

We'll sit back and relax as we watch Elvis, Through the Years. A show, Celebrating the life and legendary career of the King of Rock 'n' Roll-Elvis Presley. We'll Experience the iconic sounds of Elvis through the years, from rockabilly roots to legendary Las Vegas performances. During the show, there will be an amazing, included Buffet with a plethora of options!

After the show, we'll check into the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford, our home for our two nights away! Once you're refreshed, we will depart for the Olde School Restaurant for Dinner! A well-established business with a rich heritage, The Olde School Restaurant and Piano Bar has delighted diners in the Brantford area since 1982. Our building is a converted schoolhouse dating back to the 1870s. After we're satiated from our incredible dinner, we'll take you back to the Hotel. Relax in your room, enjoy the heated, indoor pool or take a cab out on the town! The night is yours to do as you wish!

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Day 2 - Aug 26

You'll have time to get breakfast at your pleasure this morning. We'll be departing the hotel at 10:00am for our Gran River Lunch Cruise! We'll enjoy some complimentary coffee and snacks before a fabulous performance from the Blazing Fiddles at 11:30. The Blazing Fiddles are known for their high energy and versatility when it comes to a variety of musical styles. From classical and fiddles, to show tunes and jazz, they're sure to hit the right notes for some toe tapping fun! After enjoying the music, we'll depart for our lunch cruise! Take in the beautiful countryside of Brant County while we cruise along 20km of the Grand River.

Once the cruise is over, we'll take you back to the hotel so you can relax before our included dinner at Speekezzies Cafe & Wine Bar for 6:00pm, One of the first casual fine dining restaurants in Brantford.

After another amazing dinner, it's back to hotel to rest before a busy day taking in all St. Jacobs has to offer!

B, L, D

Day 3 - Aug 27

We'll have an early morning breakfast at the hotel before we depart for St. Jacobs Market. We'll first head to the Mennonite Museum where there will be complimentary fresh apple fritters waiting while we enjoy The Mennonite Story. A half hour presentation about the rich heritage of the Mennonite community. After the presentation, we'll enjoy a guided Country Wagon Tour! Driving through the beautiful farming landscape of Woolwich Township, which is rich in Mennonite heritage. A local tour guide will be on board speaking about the Mennonite culture, their way of life, farming in their culture, and Mennonite history.

After the wagon tour, you'll have 1.5 hours to shop at the market! Once you've shopped till you dropped at the market, you'll get back on the bus and gather your second wind for more shopping because we're going to St. Jacobs Village next! Explore its quaint shops, galleries, and local treasures and grab some lunch at one of the amazing restaurants. And if you can't miss a stop at Picard's Peanuts, we won't let you! famous for its irresistible snacks and sweet treats, we'll shuttle all those who wish to their store front.

After a wonderful day exploring what St. Jacobs has to offer, we'll depart. We'll make a stop for dinner (included) at the Mandarin before journeying home to Cobourg, Belleville, Napanee and Kingston. Thank you for joining McCoy on this amazing tour, we can't wait to see you again!

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Notes:

  • A deposit of $100 is required at the time of booking.

  • Balance is due 60 days prior to departure.

  • Refunds are not available within 60 days of travel.

  • Regular stops will be made for comfort breaks and meals.

  • For the comfort of fellow passengers, kindly refrain from using scented products and perfumes.

  • If you have any food allergies we should be aware, please let us know during the time of booking.

  • Tipping for driver and escort is voluntary depending on the quality of service.

 

Insurance:

McCoy Getaways strongly recommends purchasing Cancellation & Emergency Medical Insurance for multi-day or out of country tours. Manulife Insurance is available through McCoy Getaways.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Belleville Quinte Mall (by Denny's)
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Cobourg Northumberland Mall (by Staples)
*No Overnight Parking*
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Kingston (Overnight Trip) McCoy Getaways Office - 566 Cataraqui Woods Drive
Gravel lot, east side of the building.
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Napanee Flying J Travel Centre
Northeast corner of the parking lot
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