A guided day in the Twenty Valley, on the Niagara Escarpment. Ball's Falls and its two waterfalls in the morning, along Twenty Mile Creek through two hundred acres of hardwood, then a tour and a tasting at Flat Rock Cellars on the Twenty Mile Bench. Somebody else drives, which matters more on this trip than most. Adults only.
The tasting is in the fare. The bus leaves from downtown Toronto.
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A Parkbus guide leads the group all day, so you do not need to know the trail.
A short, flat walk on even ground, at your own pace.
Not included
The morning is at Ball's Falls Conservation Area, two hundred acres on Twenty Mile Creek with two waterfalls in it. The Cataract Trail is a 1.7 kilometre loop through hardwood, with stairs and uneven ground near the water. The site has a restored heritage village on it, so there are buildings among the trees.
The Niagara Escarpment runs the length of this valley and the lake keeps it warmer than anywhere else in the province, which is why the vines are here and why the colour hangs on here longest. On 1 November that is the whole bet, and it is an honest one rather than a sure one: see the note below on what to expect.
The afternoon is Flat Rock Cellars, on the Twenty Mile Bench, for a tour and a tasting with the vineyard outside the window. Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling, with a word about how it is grown while you drink it. There is a shop if you want to take a bottle home.
Two waterfalls, a vineyard, and no designated driver.
Waterfalls, then the winery. The exact timings come with your trip details.
We pick you up
Just north of Yonge and Bloor subway station. Come up the Asquith exit and look for the coach. Get there fifteen minutes early.
The morning. Hardwood along Twenty Mile Creek with two waterfalls in it and a restored heritage village on the site. The Cataract Trail is a 1.7 kilometre loop that most people do, with a new view at nearly every turn.
Good to know:
Facilities: Washrooms on site, Marked trails
Note: There are stairs and uneven ground near the waterfalls. Wear something with grip.
The afternoon. A tour and a tasting at a winery on the Twenty Mile Bench, with the vineyard visible through the windows. Flat Rock is known for Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines, all grown on sustainable vineyards in Twenty Mile Bench soil. The exact tasting is chosen closer to the date.
Good to know:
Facilities: Washrooms, A retail shop, Some food may be available to buy
Note: This stop is why the trip is 19 and over.
We drop you back
The bus returns to the same place it left from, so you go home the way you came.
This is our estimated return time, not a guarantee. Traffic can change it and some trips do run late, so please leave yourself some room afterwards rather than booking something tight against it.
An autumn day with a short hike and a tasting in it.
Niagara usually peaks between about 10 and 25 October, which puts this trip a week past the end of that window. We are not going to tell you it will be peak colour.
What is in our favour: the escarpment holds its leaves longer than almost anywhere in Ontario, the sheltered ground along Twenty Mile Creek keeps colour after the exposed canopy has gone, and the vineyard turns gold and copper late. Expect the tail of the season, and a lot of it underfoot. The waterfalls and the tasting do not depend on the weather.
Most Parkbus trips are all ages. This one is not, because the last stop is a wine tasting.
Dogs are not permitted either, under both the conservation area regulations and the winery's own policy.
Lunch is not included and there is nowhere convenient to buy one during the walking part of the day.
There is a scheduled break at a scenic spot for you to eat what you brought. There may be something to buy at the winery later on.
Autumn weather here is unpredictable, so dress in layers. A misty autumn forest is arguably better than a sunny one.
If the weather turns genuinely severe we will tell you about any changes to the day.
One date, Sunday 1 November. Tickets are not up yet; the date and the fares will come straight from the booking system when they are.
Placeholder dates · the real ones come from our booking system
We are Canada's outdoor bus service. Since 2010 we've taken more than 300,000 people to parks and trails without a car. You bring a jacket. We handle everything with wheels, including the drive home from a winery.
Ball's Falls has an upper and a lower, reached along Twenty Mile Creek through two hundred acres of hardwood.
Flat Rock Cellars on the Twenty Mile Bench, with vineyard views. Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling, and nobody has to stay sober for the drive.
Ball's Falls has a restored heritage village on the site, so the walk comes with buildings and history as well as trees and water.
A Parkbus guide is with you all day, so you do not need to know the trail or work out the timings.
★★★★★ 4.6/5.0 on Google
All stops enable guests ample time to explore the destination. This is a highly a good idea trip for those that appreciate spending time in nature minus distractions.OnAir48444 · Tripadvisor · Oct 2025
This is the 1st time I used Parkbus but it won't be the last.Brenda H. · Google
This is a great service if you don't have a vehicle or just don't want to drive. I'm so happy to have discovered this. There will definitely be more Parkbus trips in my future!James Taylor Wilson · Happy Parkbus customer
Factor in the cost of gas, parking and renting a car, it's a lot cheaper than taking a personal vehicle.Toronto Star
Parkbus is a great option for nature lovers, whether it's a day trip or overnight camping getaway.The Globe and Mail
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Somebody else drives, which matters more on this trip than most.
Not quite the right fit? These all leave from the same spot downtown.
