Last updated on December 8th, 2024
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Inspiring adventure at any age with women-owned travel businesses
In honour of our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman is hosting a “Women Over 50” travel zone at the 2024 National Women’s Show from November 8-10, 2024. With guest speakers, authors and prizes, our JourneyWoman booth 733 will be a hub for women passionate about travel to get connected and inspired about travel. The show runs from Friday to Sunday, starting at 10:00 am, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
JourneyWoman community members will assist with staffing the booth, answering questions and sharing their own solo travel experiences. With the theme of “Adventure at Any Age’, JourneyWoman’s Women over 50 Travel Zone will include women-owned travel businesses from around the world, and focus on bucket list experiences for women over 50, including safaris, Northern Lights and polar travel, hiking and walking, small ship experiences and wellness travel. There will also be safety talks, packing tip demonstrations and giveaways from JourneyWoman partners.
“We’re excited to help women make their travel dreams real and show them that anything is possible, at any age,” says Carolyn Ray, CEO, JourneyWoman. “We’ll also be celebrating our 30th anniversary throughout the show with prizes, book and travel gear giveaways, and lots of fun, not to mention featuring some incredible women-owned travel businesses.”
Speaking Schedule: Life and Learning Stage
SATURDAY, 2:15 pm: Carolyn Ray, CEO, JourneyWoman: “Adventure at Any Age”: It’s never too late to travel solo! Carolyn will share some of her top choices from her own travels, including tips for women who are just getting started. Read more from Carolyn here.
Carolyn Ray
SUNDAY, 12:45 pm: Joyce Perrin, Author: Joyce says it’s never too late to follow your passion and move out of your comfort zone. At 86, she has travelled solo to 156 countries and 31 territories and recently published her memoir, called “Ants in My Pants”, to share her life lessons with others. Read more here.
Joyce Perrin, Author
We have 10 free tickts to give away! Sign up here and be notified by Monday, November 4, if you’ve been selected.
Or, use promo code TORSHOP24 online only to purchase 2 tickets and save $5 on regular adult admission. No cash value.
Celebrating women-owned and women-friendly businesses
Featured partners from JourneyWoman’s Women’s Travel Directory participating at the show include women-owned safari, adventure and wellness companies. A select number of entrance coupons will be given out as prizes at our 30th anniversary celebration on October 30, 2025.
Come visit our booth
Featured partners will be offering gift certificates, free samples and travel books for sale. More prizes will be announced closer to the show date. No purchase is necessary but you have to be present to win! This contest is now closed, and the terms and conditions have been archived.
Spain Tourism is offering a $150 gift basket filled with Spanish delicacies to inspire future travels.
One grand prize of a $250 gift certificate to Sherpani.com, 10 runner-up prizes of a $25 gift certificate to Sherpani.com
Edna’s non-alcoholic beverages $100 gift certificate
8-day parking voucher redeemable at Park’N Fly Toronto Valet (retail value $120)
Special edition 30th anniversary JourneyWoman patches
JourneyWoman’s new ebook will be available for pre-order
JourneyWoman luggage tags will be available
Special edition JourneyWoman 30th anniversary bag (value $45)
Books available from JourneyWoman writers include:
“TravelMania” from JourneyWoman writer Karen Gershowitz
“Ants in my Pants” by author Joyce Perrin
“Stars in their Underwear” by JourneyWoman writer Diana Eden
Schedule for the weekend
Friday, November 8, from 10 am to 7 pm
- JourneyWoman 30th Anniversary Celebration 12 noon (Giveaways)
- Never too Late – Meet women over 50 from the JourneyWoman community
- Learn about Safaris, featuring our Women’s Travel Directory partners
- Learn about Caminos, hiking and walks
Saturday, November 9, from 10 am – 6 pm
- JourneyWoman 30th Anniversary Celebration 12 noon
- 2:15 pm Carolyn Ray at Life and Learning Stage
- Small ship cruising
- Adventure Travel
- Polar and Arctic Travel
- Northern Lights, including JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary Trip with Hurtigruten in December 2024
Sunday, November 10, 10 am – 5 pm
- 12:45 pm Joyce Perrin at Life and Learning Stage
- Adventure at Any Age
- Where to Stay Solo
- Wellness Travel
If you’d like to volunteer at our booth please contact [email protected].
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I loved your article and found it amazingly inspiring !
I am just getting more involved and very excited about attending the conference this weekend.