Distillery District Ghost Tours – On A Segway!


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Go Tours Canada Announces Official Launch of 2018 Segway Ghost Tours

Visitors Offered a Glimpse into Distillery District’s Way Less Historically Provable Side

Go Tours Canada is offering Toronto Residents and Visitors a chance to explore the Distillery District’s weirder history during the month of October with their World’s Least Scary Ghost Tour.  It’s being called Toronto’s weirdest, funnest, date this October.  The tour offers guests a chance to suspend their belief in empirical fact while riding around on a machine that still seems to deny the laws of physics.

“If you’re looking for a serious ghost tour, this isn’t the one.  I’m pretty sure that, if ghosts exist, they’re not into Segways. But people are and I can say with 100% accuracy that this is Toronto’s weirdest, funnest date in the month of October.” Says Aaron Binder, Chief Experience Officer.  “This is a fun tour to kick off a memorable date night or simply enjoy with your friends.  We’re actually encouraging people to dress up as their favourite Orange Cheeto or Moth Meme.  We’re not here to make the claim that ghosts exist but I am here to claim the tour is an absolute blast.”

The 40 minute tour is offered 7 days a week during October with start times at 6 and 7 with additional times available upon request.  Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and in their Halloween costumes.  Go Tours will be awarding the best costume a complimentary pair of passes to Second City.

Details
Location: Distillery District, Toronto
When: Daily from October  1st – 31st 2018, 5 Days/Week the rest of the year
Bookings: gotourscanada.com
Cost: $53 + HST per person
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Go Tours Canada Enters 10th Year of Offroad Segway Tours in Barrie


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Makes Move to New Permanent Location at Hardwood Ski and Bike

Barrie, July 4, 2018 – From humble beginnings in 2008, Go Tours Canada is happy to enter its 10th year of Offroad Segway Tours in Barrie. The company has moved their Barrie location permanently to Hardwood Ski and Bike. Featuring manicured trails, memorable photo opportunities and award-winning customer service, Go Tours expects 2018 to be another exciting year of tours.

“Seeing Barrie’s tourism industry grow with us over the last 10 years has been incredible. When we started offering Offroad Segway tours, nobody thought we’d last a year but a decade later and we’re an anchor in Barrie’s tourism industry.” Said Aaron Binder, Chief Experience Officer of Go Tours Canada. “Moving to Hardwood Ski and Bike gives us the opportunity to provide even better customer service and more daily tours to our new and returning guests.”

The company’s Barrie operation has been rated the #1 tour in the region on Tripadvisor for 2 years running. With their move to Hardwood in Barrie and a brand-new Segway tour location at Ontario Place in Toronto, Go Tours’ story continues as one of the Ontario tourism industry’s most fascinating narratives. Go Tours Hardwood is expected to operate all Summer and bookings can be made at SegwayHardwood.com.

Details
Location: Hardwood Ski and Bike
When: All Summer, daily
Bookings: segwayhardwood.com
Cost: $69+HST per person

About Go Tours Canada

Go Tours Canada is one of Ontario’s top-rated tour attractions. Their flagship location in Toronto’s Distillery District features Segway, Walking, Corporate and School tours year-round. Their Barrie operation recently moved to a new permanent home at Hardwood Ski and Bike. In business for 14 years, Go Tours Canada has won multiple customer service awards and are considered small business tourism industry leaders.

Looking for things to do in Barrie? Go Tours Canada has the best tour on two wheels!
Looking for things to do in Barrie? Go Tours Canada has the best tour on two wheels!


Go Tours Canada Launches Segway Tour at Ontario Place


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Go Tours Canada Launches Segway Tour at Ontario Place
First new Segway tour in Toronto since opening in the Distillery District in 2004


Toronto, June 22, 2018 – Toronto is getting its first new Segway tour in 14 years.  Since launching in 2004, Go Tours Canada has operated year-round in Toronto’s Distillery District and seasonally at Hardwood Ski & Bike and Horseshoe Resort in Barrie.  The addition of this new location offers visitors and residents of Toronto another exciting activity at Ontario Place.

“For years, people have been asking us to open another Toronto location and that day is finally here. Ontario Place is undergoing an exciting new chapter and we’re incredibly happy to be written into it.” Said Jason Rizzuti, Managing Partner of Go Tours Canada.  “We’re launching our new location with private 2 person tours featuring rolling hills, multiple photo opportunities and an incredibly fun Segway tour through the West Island and new Trillium Park.”

Details
Location: Ontario Place
When: July 1st to late September, Thursday-Sunday at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Bookings: gotourscanada.com/ontarioplace
Cost: $69+HST per person, max 2 people per tour
Web: gotourscanada.com/ontario_place

Go Tours Canada is at Ontario Place in 2018 for Segway Tours!



Segways Legal in Ontario As Of Today


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Segway of Ontario / Go Tours Pleased to Announce Full Segway Legalization After 12 Year Pilot Program

Are Segways legal in Ontario? Click here to find out.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, Canada – April 1, 2018  – Just kidding.

The Segway PT is still illegal for most riders in Ontario, even after new personal transporters like the Ninebot MiniPro, Segway Kickscooter and multiple other brands of similar products.

Upon launching in 2004, Segway of Ontario / Go Tours Canada quickly became a polarizing topic of debate municipally in Toronto and in the province of Ontario.  After initial consultations and media coverage, the Segway PT was placed under a pilot program in 2006.  Since then there have been no updates to the pilot which ends in October 2018.

“For 12 years since the Segway PT pilot was initiated in Ontario, we’ve been pushing for updated legislation to allow small businesses like ours to operate legally and bring new economy to small tourism destinations across the province.” Says Jason Rizzuti, General Manager of Segway Ontario. “Most people calling up to inquire about purchasing Segway PT’s want to open tour operations like ours or simply desire to get out of their cars on their commute.  Unlike us, few of these businesses are able to operate on private property and simply don’t open.”

Based on internal estimates, the economic benefits brought to these communities through increased tourism would be in the millions.  With the pilot coming to a close this year, the Ministry of Transportation must decide whether to legalize the Segway PT as other provinces have done or keep the current restrictions.

For more information and to submit your own feedback, contact the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Segway Project Lead Fazelah Ali – Fazelah.Ali@ontario.ca.  We request your urgent feedback on the Ontario Segway Pilot so the government is better able to make an informed decision, if you have taken a tour with us before, please provide feedback.

Segway of Ontario / Go Tours Canada

Contact: Jason Rizzuti

Telephone: 416-642-0096

Company: Segway of Ontario

Email: jason@segwayofontario.com

Website: gotourscanada.com / segwayofontario.com



Segway of Ontario Announces New Distribution Deal


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Segway of Ontario

Contact: Jason Rizzuti

Telephone: 416-642-0096

Company: Segway of Ontario

Email: jason@segwayofontario.com

Website: segwayofontario.com

 

Segway of Ontario Renews Contract as Segway Distributor for Ontario

Continues to Provide Exceptional Service to Commercial Clients

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Toronto, Canada – March 12, 2018 – Segway of Ontario is pleased to announce a renewed commitment as the Segway Authorized Distributor for the province of Ontario. One of the world’s longest-standing distributors of Segway products, Segway of Ontario offers service, parts and sales for the iconic Segway Personal Transporter (PT) line.

“Since first introducing the Segway PT to Ontario in 2004, we’ve been supporting small Ontario businesses and institutions with commercial transportation needs.” Says Jason Rizzuti, Segway of Ontario General Manager. “We’re pleased to continue this relationship with Segway Inc. and are committed to providing our existing and new customers with exceptional service.”

Segway of Ontario is considered Ontario’s expert in personal transportation needs for commercial enterprises. The company has worked with tour companies, warehouses, law enforcement and first responders in developing unique transportation solutions. In 2018 they plan to expand their client base by showcasing the latest Segway Patroller series. Designed for law enforcement and security, these rugged personal transporters improve community dialogue with peace officers.

About Segway of Ontario

Segway of Ontario is a distributor of Segway brand of Personal Transporters. Opened in 2004, they are one of the world’s longest-running distributors of Segway branded products. The company is renowned for their customer service and development of ongoing relationships. New for 2018 is the Segway consumer lineup featuring the Ninebot by Segway Kickscooter ES1 and ES2, the miniPLUS and more.  Segway of Ontario is a partner company to Go Tours Canada.

Segways are used for warehousing in Ontario. Segway of Ontario has multiple options available.



Go Tours Canada Wins Service Excellence Award


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Go Tours is stoked to announce their Barrie management team, Devon Cole and Teresa Zimmerman, have won the Tourism Barrie Service Excellence Award.

The award “recognizes a Barrie Tourism industry partner that has shown an ongoing dedication to service excellence and a belief that small acts can make a great difference.”  In 2017, Go Tours Barrie became a top 5 rated attractions in the area on Tripadvisor.

“For 9 years our Barrie team has gone above and beyond with every client.   In 2017 our Manager Devon Cole and Assistant Manager Teresa Zimmerman worked incredibly hard to welcome people from around the globe.  The Go Tours spirit of providing the best service possible to every individual client is alive and well in them.” says Aaron Binder, Chief Experience Officer of Go Tours Canada.  “We’ve been providing tours for 13 years in Ontario and are stoked to show visitors the hospitality and friendliness Canadians are known for.”

The Service Excellence Award caps off the end of a successful year of tours at both Horseshoe Resort and Hardwood Ski and Bike.  Segway tours are still available at Go Tours’ Toronto location in the Distillery District.  The company plans to re-open their Barrie operation in Spring 2018 for their 10th year in the area.

For more information on the Service Excellence Award and Tourism Barrie Awards, please visit this link:

https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/memorial-square-redevelopment-wins-tourisms-top-award-753164

Go Tours Canada is one of Canada’s favourite tour companies.  Featuring Segway, Walking and Tasting Tours, and Teambuilding events.  The company has been operating since 2005 in the Distillery District.  For further information, contact aaron@gotourscanada.com.



Go Tours Pop-Up Segway Tours at Black Creek


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September 30th and October 1st promise to be exciting days for Black Creek Pioneer Village. Go Tours is descending on the gorgeous historic site for two days of pop-up Segway tours through the scenic trails. The 45 minute experience begins with a safety training session before striking out to explore the area with our expert guides.

Cost is $49+HST per person and timings are available at 2, 3, 4, and 5pm on Sept. 30th and October 1st. Bookings are available here.



Go Tours Announces New Educational VR Products and Programs


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Award-winning tour company Go Tours Canada is welcoming its clients in 360. The business is one of the first tour attractions on Earth to integrate VR technology. October 14, 2016 Award-winning tour company Go Tours Canada is welcoming its clients in 360. The business is one of the first tour attractions on Earth to integrate VR technology.

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Go Tours Launches Pop-Up Segway Tour at Toronto Zoo


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Two of Toronto’s favourite attractions are finally rolling together in one location. Go Tours Canada and The Toronto Zoo announce the launch of their Summer Twilight Segway Tours through the Zoo’s scenic African Savanna as a uniquely fun way to roam the grounds while learning some fascinating facts from an expert tour guide.

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Go Tours Launches Offroad Segway Tour at Hardwood Ski and Bike


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Go Tours, Canada’s premier Segway tour company, is excited to announce limited edition Pop-Up tours at Hardwood Ski and Bike in Oro-Medonte, Ontario. The partnership between Hardwood and Go Tours offers the chance for thrill seekers to enjoy a safe but exhilarating ride on the surprisingly powerful Segway Offroad X2 on selected dates throughout the 2016 season.

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