Travelling Here

Travel Tips you should know

• Driving

  In Ontario, wearing a seat belt is required by law. Distances are measured in kilometres, where 1 kilometre equals 0.62 miles. For most city driving, the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph), while on highways, it ranges from 80 km/h to 100 km/h (50-62 mph). Gasoline is sold by the litre, and 1 U.S. gallon is equivalent to 3.785 litres. To find the U.S. price per gallon, multiply the Canadian price per litre by 3.78.

• Language

  Canada has two official languages: English and French. In our region, English is the predominant language spoken by the majority of residents.

• Currency

  The official currency is the Canadian dollar and it is suggested to exchange your U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars. Currency exchange services are available at banks throughout the region. African Lion Safari accepts cash (both Canadian and U.S.), Interac, Visa, and Mastercard, but we do not accept American Express.

• Age of Majority

  Legally, you must be 19 years old and have a valid photo ID to enter any drinking venue or to buy alcoholic beverages.

• Weather

  We experience warm summers with temperatures reaching the high 20s to low 30s Celsius (80s to low 90s Fahrenheit) and winters that are relatively mild compared to many other parts of Canada.

• Crossing the Border

  African Lion Safari is in the province of Ontario, with multiple borders that can be crossed from the U.S.

  See below for the available borders and approximate distance to drive to African Lion Safari.

  1. Cornwall Traffic Office
     • Cornwall, ON/Massena, NY
     • 4 hours and 48 minutes, 512km or 318 miles
     • For directions, click here
  2. Prescott
     • Prescott, ON/Ogdensburg, NY
     • 4 hours and 10 minutes, 440km or 273 miles
     • For directions, click here
  3. Lansdowne (Thousand Islands Bridge)
     • Lansdowne, ON/Alexandria Bay, NY
     • 3 hours and 43 minutes, 396km or 246 miles
     • For directions, click here
  4. Queenston Lewiston Bridge (Travellers and Commercial)
     • Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON/Lewiston, NY
     • 1 hour and 20 minutes, 111km or 69 miles
     • For directions, click here
  5. Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge (Travellers only)
     •  Niagara Falls, ON/Niagara Falls, NY
     • 1 hour and 32 minutes, 113km or 70 miles
     • For directions, click here
  6. Fort Erie (Peace Bridge)
     • Fort Erie, ON/Buffalo, NY
     • 1 hour and 33 minutes, 137km or 85 miles
     • For directions, click here
  7. Sarnia (Blue Water Bridge)
     • Point Edward, ON/Port Huron, MI
     • 2 hours and 5 minutes, 211km or 131 miles
     • For directions, click here
  8. Ambassador Bridge
     • Windsor, ON/Detroit, MI
     • 2 hours and 50 minutes, 291km or 181 miles
     • For directions, click here

• Travel and Identification Documents for Entering Canada

  Ensure you carry valid identification for yourself and any children or minors traveling with you. You will need to verify your legal right or authorization to enter Canada at the border.

• Local Taxi and Rental Car Services

  • Taxi Services
    • Golden Triangle Taxi
      • (519) 621-1211
    • Blue Line Taxi
      • (905) 525-0000
    • Uber
      • Please be advised that due to the rural location of our facility, Uber pick up availability is limited.

  • Rental Car Services
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
      • (519) 622-8292
    • Avis Car Rental
      • (1) 905-525-1400

• Local Bus Transportation

  The Grand River Transit serves our area, but please note that there is no direct public bus route to African Lion Safari. The nearest bus stop is the Route 53 Franklin/Dundas stop, located at Cambridge, ON N1R 8N8. From this stop, you will need to take a taxi or drive along HWY 8 to reach our location. The drive from the Route 53 Franklin/Dundas bus stop to African Lion Safari takes approximately 11 minutes.

  For directions, click here.