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Niagara Falls Canada - Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Heritage Tour

Overview
Uncover what was the second leg of the Underground Railroad. Our Scholarly 3-hour tour guides you through the city of Niagara Falls Ontario and nearby wine country (Niagara-On-The-Lake) en-route to St. Catharine's, Ontario where Harriet Tubman set-up her abolitionist strong-hold and place of worship, - the British Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem Chapel. Listen to the stories and see the sites that made up the African-Canadian experience heard from decedents of Freedom Seekers. Experience various freedom crossing points. See the historic Suspension and its connection to Tubman while catching a panoramic view of the Falls, and the role it played in the slave trade all with the roar of the mighty Niagara at your feet. This tour affords you the opportunity to get a regional orientation while combining Underground Railroad sites with general sites of interest - a two for one experience!
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If you a history lover this tour is for you. if not, its gonna be a long day!
City: Niagara Falls
Mon 18 Nov
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Starting at $93.00
Mon 18 Nov
Starting at $93.00
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What's Included
Guided Underground Railroad Heritage Tour
Guide in period dress
6-passenger Minivan
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be prepared to be picked up from your Hotel approximately 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure time. Because of rising gas prices there will be a $20 sur-charge for hotel pick-up
  • This tour departs from Niagara Falls Canada
  • No minimums per booking, tour operates with no less than 2-passengers.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Child rate applies to children age is 9 and up
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • We also use "Common Sense" along with all safety measures.
What To Expect
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Niagara Falls Canada
Travelers have an opportunity to visit African-Canadian Underground Railroad sites; BME Church, Suspension Brdg. along with general sites of interest (i.e. wine country & tasting, Floral Clock, Horseshoe Falls drive-by & more.) It's really 2-tours in 1.
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Motherland Connextions, Inc.
Our tours are scholarly in nature. Their really designed for the history lover. We also travel l with a tablet loaded with pics. of the region 300 yrs ago. So if your an history lover this is your tour, if not its gonna be a long day! A ($5.00/$3.00) admission fee is pd directly to the sites BME/winery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (30)
KompassionateDr
Sep 2019
My husband and I are in Niagara Falls Canada for his work conference. Before we arrived, I booked this excursion for me to do on 9-5-19 via Viator.com. The representative from Viator did tell me that this tour is one of their top tours that sells out quickly. I soon learned that is a lie. I booked the tour that was on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 3pm. Representative stated that the operator of this tour would reach out to me via email to get my hotel information for pickup. On Saturday, I still had not received an e-mail from the operator so I took it upon myself to call them to give them my hotel pickup information. Glad I called, the guy did tell me that as of right now I was the only one booked on the tour, but hopefully others would book by then or the tour would be cancelled. He said he wasn’t at a computer and told me to text him my hotel pickup information. Fast forward to Monday, September 9, 2019 the operator text me at 11:46 saying that the tour was cancelled due to no one else booked and he could approve a refund if needed. I replied back asking if there’s a tour going on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 and if not then a refund could occur. I received another text at 4:37 saying they have nothing booked and gave me the number to Viator to call for a refund. I am highly disappointed because I was ecstatic to do this tour while my husband was in his conference seminars all day. I love culture and wanted to indulge in something related to my ancestral heritage. I also understand that if not enough people book, then the tour is off. I wish I could really believe the Viator representative’s statement that this tour was their top seller. Clearly the days I was available to go it was not. Advice to those who are interested in this tour, make sure you’re not a solo traveler, or you’ll be left with nothing to do but write a disappointing review.
Response from Host
Sep 2019
We do apologize that you were not able to take the tour however, as you stated it is mentioned in the advertisement about sole travelers run the risk of having the tour cancelled if there are no others taking the tour and in your case it happened in the slow part of the season SEPTEMBER! I tried to make your refund as easy and seamless as possible by staying in contact with you up to the point of cancellation (customer service?) and providing you the number to call. Not sure I could have done more than that. Again, I apologize that you were not able to take our tour. You are correct though -sole travelers should be more aware when making reservations especially in the off season (sept., oct. nov.) The one solace for me was your complaint wasn't about the tour itself but the logistics of taking the tour -the latter was out of our hands as we don't go around rounding up people to take the tour. If your ever back in the area and we have enough people to take the tour I will comp your admission.So my sorry has an action component to it if you choose to take me up on it. The ancestors should and would be proud of how we treat each other in times of minor conflict - I believe!
KPMJ1229
Aug 2019
Mr. Kevin Cottrell was knowledgeable, courteous, accommodating, pleasant and had a refreshingly delightful sense of humor. It is sad that I am still learning about "My History"; yet Mr. Cottrell shared such jewels of information, we were enthralled and did not want the tour to end. This is a tour that everyone of all races, creed and culture should take. Understanding what my enslaved ancestors endured and hearing about their hardships and torture saddens me. However what Mr. Cottrell shared with us was inspiring and sheds light on the unquenchable human spirit that against tremendous odds and oppression fought for and deserved to be free. What a resounding message even in 2019.
LHeska
Jul 2019
Our family took the half day tour in Canada. We loved seeing places in Canada that were important to the history of the Underground Railroad. Very inspiring to see where Harriett Tubman worshipped and to hear stories of freedom seekers. Kevin kept it interesting and showed us a lot of interesting places in addition to the railroad stops. A great half day!

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