Arcadia Earth + The Bata Shoe Museum
Explore Arcadia Earth’s immersive art and the Bata Shoe Museum’s unique footwear history on a relaxed day of discovery in Toronto.
View Dates & BookFriday, March 20, 2026 - $149 Tax Included!
Spend a day exploring two of Toronto’s most unique attractions. We begin at Arcadia Earth, an immersive experience that blends art, technology, and storytelling to highlight the beauty of our planet and the impact we have on it. Walk through striking installations, learn something new at every turn, and take your time enjoying the exhibit at your own pace.
Next, we head to the Bata Shoe Museum, home to an incredible collection that spans centuries of footwear history. From cultural artifacts to celebrity shoes, you’ll see how style, function, and storytelling all come together in this one-of-a-kind museum.
What's Included:
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Admission to Arcadia Earth
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Admission to Bata Show Museum
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Lunch at Old Spaghetti Factory
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Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
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Escorted by a McCoy Getaways Tour Director
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 |
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| Kingston - Toys R Us | 8:00 am | 8:30 pm |
| Napanee - Flying J Travel Centre | 8:30 am | 8:00 pm |
| Belleville - Quinte Mall (by Denny's) | 9:00 am | 7:30 pm |
| Cobourg - Northumberland Mall (by Staples) | 9:45 am | 6:45 pm |
More Information:
Arcadia Earth
An immersive, multi-sensory art and technology experiencethat uses creative installations and interactive exhibits to inspire visitors about environmental sustainability. It combines augmented reality, virtual reality, projection mapping, and interactive environments to showcase the beauty of our planet and the impact of human actions, with the goal of encouraging action toward a more sustainable future.
Bata Shoe Museum
The 4,500-year history of footwear is explored through hundreds of shoes across four impressive galleries, with displays ranging from Chinese bound-foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamorous platforms.
Included Lunch Options at The Old Spaghetti Factory:
The included lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory needs to be preselected at the time of booking. All meals include Hot Sourdough Bread, Crisp Green Salad with House Dressing, Spumoni Ice Cream, and Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink.
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Our famous Italian recipe prepared using premium vine-ripened tomatoes and our unique spice blend
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Prepared using sautéed ground beef and premium vine ripened tomatoes, our recipe comes straight from Naples
Spaghetti with Spicy Meat Sauce
Eight additional spices simmered with our homemade meat sauce.
Spaghetti with Mushroom Tarragon Sauce
Fresh Ontarian button mushrooms, cooked until tender and blended with our rich Italian marinara sauce, cream and tarragon
Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese
Our signature Mizithra is a deliciously salty cheese that is grated over our spaghetti and drizzled with browned butter
8:00 am
We'll begin our day with an 8:00am departure from Kingston making brief stops along the way in Napanee, Belleville, and Cobourg. With everyone on board, we'll continue onward to our first stop today - the Old Spaghetti Factory in Toronto.
11:30 am
Settle in for a warm, hearty lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory. It’s a great chance to relax, chat, and fuel up before the afternoon’s adventures.
1:15 pm
Step into Arcadia Earth, an immersive world of colour, light, and creativity. Wander through imaginative rooms and eye-catching installations that bring art and the environment together in surprising ways.
3:00 pm
Time to trade neon and nature for history and style as we make our way to the Bata Shoe Museum.
3:30 pm
Explore one of Toronto’s most unique collections. From ancient footwear to celebrity pieces, discover the stories shoes can tell across cultures, time periods, and trends.
5:15 pm
After a full day of art, design, and great company, we’ll make our comfortable return home. A comfort stop will be made along the way this evening.
8:30 pm
Our anticipated arrival back in Kingston after dropping off the other passengers along the way.
Notes:
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Full payment is due at time of booking for all day tours.
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Refunds are not available within 30 days of travel.
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For the comfort of fellow travellers, kindly refrain from using scented products.
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If you have any food allergies we should be aware, please let us know during the time of booking.
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Tipping for Tour Director and Coach Driver is at your discretion.
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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