Fifth International Symposium on the Environmental Physiology of Ectotherms and Plants
London, Ontario, Canada
August 12-16 2013


Excursion - Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Book during registration to join us on a bus trip to spectacular Niagara Falls, including a trip under the falls on the Maid of the Mist (pictured) and lunch at Elements Restaurant overlooking the falls.  We will then visit historic Niagara-on-the-lake, where you can wander the shops and picturesque main street, or explore historic Fort George, an important site from the War of 1812.

Note: Registration for the excursion is now closed. A few tickets may be available on the first day of ISEPEP5.

Suggested alternatives to the day of the excursion include:
In London (you will receive a free bus pass in your registration pack):
Fanshawe Pioneer Village and Fanshawe Park
Eldon House
Mountain biking at Boler Mountain
The Banting house
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
A stroll along the extensive river paths
A wander around the Western Campus
Sifton Bog
Shopping on Richmond Row, Downtown London, Covent Garden Market and Masonville Mall
Labatt Brewery offers tours (you need to book ahead)

Requiring a car:

Walking, canoeing, and swimming at Pinery Provincial Park
Birding at the internationally-recognised hotspots Point Pelee National Park or Rondeau Provincial Park
Catch a play at the Stratford Festival
Exploring St Jacobs and surrounds
Hiking on the Niagara escarpment (the area around Rattlesnake point is particularly good for a day trip)

...and (of course!) Niagara Falls is within driving distance!

Horseshoe Falls