Experience agriculture on a global stage! Join fellow YFC members for a 10-day adventure to Canada in November 2026. From the world-famous Toronto Royal Winter Fair — the largest indoor agricultural event of its kind — to the breathtaking sights of Niagara Falls and unique visits to Mennonite farming communities, this trip is packed with unforgettable experiences. Discover Canadian farming, culture and landscapes while making memories that will last a lifetime.
18-30 when applying (must be 18 on 1 September 2025)
Minimum of 15 places
6-15 November 2026
10 Days
£2,577 excluding flights (as a guide, flights in September 2025 are £800)
Deposit, Experience, Flights, Visa, Insurance and Social Expenditure. A £30 deposit is also payable to NFYFC which will be returned when the member produces a multimedia presentation about their trip.
Via Jotform - closing date 29 October 2025
Saturday 29 November 2025 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. For those wishing to apply please note you will need to attend the face-to-face interviews.
Note: NFYFC members took part in this trip in 2024, the feedback received was that you needed more time so has been increased from 7 to 10 days.
Start the tour in Toronto with your first full day given over to visiting the Toronto Royal Winter Fair with the highlight being the beef cattle judging. The Toronto Royal Winter Fair is described as the largest indoor agri event in the world and enjoys having royal patronage. It has been running in its present form since 1922 and offers livestock breeders an important showcase. As well as a wide range of farming activity on show it is the key judging show for all types of livestock but in particular beef and dairy cattle. It is also a famous equestrian event with competitions of all types on offer to the visitor. The tour includes 3 days at the show to incorporate many of the key events.
Depart to one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders, Niagara Falls. You will visit the falls up close, tour the powerhouse and tunnels underneath to witness the hydroelectric facility driven by the power of the waterfall. Follow the great river as far as Lake Ontario and visit the small town that sits on the shore of one of the Great Lakes of North America.
Return to Toronto, with a stop en-route to visit the Mennonite settlement and their farming operation. Alongside the famous St Jacobs Market with its 400 vendors there is the Electronic Auction managed by the Mennonite Community and a key livestock sales operation. Enjoy dinner in the magnificent CN Tower before spending your final days visiting the Royal Winter Fair.
YFC Travel is generously supported by Young Farmers Ambassadors and NFU Mutual Charitable Trust.
