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Agawa Canyon tour train has a new $500-a-seat VIP section
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Offering 'a luxury experience to passengers looking for a truly
memorable ride,' the Stone Gardner will be available for booking this
upcoming season
The Agawa Canyon Tour Train is adding a new "luxury experince" for the
upcoming season: a private business car with an "unrivalled view" of
the fall colours.
The new Stone Gardner is a wood-paneled car that holds 32 passengers.
It is designed for group bookings, but if there is space individual
tickets start at $500.
"Guest will experience a spacious theater-style seating with ample
room to stretch your legs, sit back, relax and enjoy panoramic views
of scenery," says a news release. "Passengers who ride the Stone
Gardner will be treated to a first-class dining experience complete
with a dedicated catering host, a private washroom, and the choice of
food and drinks from a new menu provided this season by Searchmont
Resort — one of Ontario's premier ski hills and resorts."
More information can be found in the the press release below:
_The Agawa Canyon Tour Train (ACTT) is pleased to offer a new, premium
service car to our famous Tour Train fleet - the Stone Gardner. This
new service will be available for the upcoming 2024 season._
_The Agawa Canyon Tour Train is one of the largest tourism attractions
in Northern Ontario taking passengers from across the globe on a one-
day adventure from Sault Ste. Marie into the heart the Agawa Canyon, a
canyon made famous by several of the iconic Group of Seven artists._
_"We are excited to launch this new level of service for our customers
wanting to ride the rails in a private business car. The beautiful,
hand-crafted Stone Gardner coach will offer a luxury experience to
passengers looking for a truly memorable ride to and from the Canyon"
stated Wes Logan, Director of Operations._
_The Stone Gardner is a wood-paneled theater car that will give a
front row seat to some of Canada's most scenic landscapes. In the
fall, Passengers will get an unrivalled view of some of the most
stunning and vibrant fall colors in the world. With capacity for up to
32 passengers, the Stone Gardner leaves passengers feeling immersed in
the splendor of the truly incredible landscape of the Canadian
Shield._
_Guest will experience a spacious theater-style seating with ample
room to stretch your legs, sit back, relax and enjoy panoramic views
of scenery. Passengers who ride the Stone Gardner will be treated to a
first-class dining experience complete with a dedicated catering host,
a private washroom, and the choice of food and drinks from a new menu
provided this season by Searchmont Resort - one of Ontario's premier
ski hills and resorts. Groups are encouraged to take advantage of the
flat fee for the entire coach to enjoy this memorable experience.
Individual tickets can also be reserved as long as a minimum are sold
per trip._
_"Tourism Sault Ste. Marie is thrilled to see the addition of the
Stone Gardner coach. This premier offering will provide passengers
with an unrivaled experience of the Agawa Canyon and some of Canada's
most picturesque and iconic landscapes. Attracting over 28,000
passengers annually, the Agawa Canyon Tour Train is a cornerstone of
Sault Ste. Marie's tourism economy and with the addition of the Stone
Gardner, we expect to see that number grow" notes Travis Anderson,
Director of Tourism and Community Development for Sault Ste. Marie._
_For more information about the Stone Gardner and how to book your
Agawa Canyon Tour Train experience please visit www.agawatrain.com_
_For more information about how to plan your trip to Sault Ste. Marie
visit:_ _https://saulttourism.com/_
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