A political rock start preparing for a whirlwind tour of Niagara.

Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau will speak to students at both Brock and Niagara Friday, February 8th.

The public is invited to hear Trudeau speak , free of charge, to students at Brock, Friday morning at 9:30.

From there its off to Niagara College's Niagara on the Lake campus at 11:30 then on to the school's Welland Campus for a 12:30 meet and greet with students.

Trudeau will also be on hand to meet supporters and members of the public at the Welland Arena from 2 to 3.

The day wraps up with a 5 o'clock reception at the CAW hall on Bunting Road in St. Catharines that includes a 150 dollar a plate dinner.