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CANADA
Lake Superior
Mackinac Island
Sault Ste. Marie Soo
Montreal
Welland Canal Niagara Falls
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Locks Manitoulin Island
Lake Huron
Henry Ford Museum
Toronto
Chicago
U.S.A.
Georgian Bay
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 Board the mv Victory I | inChicago
A chauffeured transfer takes you from the airport to the pier where the mv Victory I awaits. Settle in to your outside stateroom before sitting down to an elegant dinner with free-flowing wines, cocktails and beverages. meals d
DAY2 CruisingLake | Michigan
Thisrelaxingdayofcruisingis enriched by talks with our Great Lakes experts. meals b+l+d
DAY3 MackinacIsland |
Delight in Mackinac’s Victorian
era ambience on a horse-drawn carriage tour and see its splendid turn-of-the-century homes. Then tour Fort Mackinac and learn about its role during the War of 1812.
Take in the views from the Grand Hotel’s verandah and enjoy the hotel’s Grand Luncheon Buffet. Before our ship sets sail, the Grand Hotel’s resident historian will come onboard for a talk on the history of
Mackinac Island. meals b+l+d Belize City DAY 4 | The Soo Locks +
Sault Ste. Marie
You might wish to arise early this morningaswetransitthroughthe Soo Locks, where freighters, barges and tugs traverse the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake
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Huron. This afternoon, tailor your sightseeing with the guided tour of your choice, focusing on either the Canadian or U.S. side of the border.
On the Canadian side, guests visit the Bush Plane Heritage Center
to explore the exciting history of
the region’s bush-plane forest fire protection efforts. If you choose to explore the American side, you’ll tour the Valley Camp Museum, set in the hold of a cargo ship that plied these waters from 1917 through 1966. meals b+l+d
DAY5 ManitoulinIsland, | Ontario
Sail into Georgian Bay and step ashore on Manitoulin Island to visit the Immaculate Conception Church, a focal point of island life that brings together the beliefs of the Ojibwe culture and Catholic Church. Tour the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation and participate in a smudging ceremony, an ancient ritual that uses smoke from cedar, sage, sweet grass and other plants regarded for their healing powers. A drum and dance performance offers further insight into Ojibwe culture. meals b+l+d
DAY 6 Cruising
| Lake Huron
Enjoy this delightful and enriching day of cruising. meals b+l+d
DAY7 TheHenryFord | Museum
From Ontario, you’ll cross the bridge inBtEoLtIhZeEUnited States and visit the Henry Ford Museum.
More than just a showcase of
the auto industry, this museum explores 300 years of history and innovation. Among the highlights are the limo that transported John F. Kennedy through Dallas on November 22, 1963 and the bus on which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in 1955. meals b+l+d
Rock and Roll DAY 8 | Hall of Fame
At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, set in a striking structure designed by I. M. Pei, you’ll discover more than just a museum of rock and roll memorabilia. With our expert guide, you’ll explore the evolution of the musical genre that shaped a generation and track its cultural impact. Among the exhibits are Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche and Michael Jackson’s famous glove. You’ll also explore the lively West Side Market, set in a 1912 landmark. meals b+l+d
The Welland Canal DAY 9 | + Niagara Falls
Opened in 1829, the Welland Canal continues to play a vital role in Great Lakes shipping. As our ship begins its Canal transit, you’ll step off in Port Colborne for a drive into the vineyard-laced landscapes of the Niagara Peninsula. A thrilling Hornblower Cruise will take you through the Great Niagara Gorge and past Bridal Veil Falls into the very heart of Horseshoe Falls! Enjoy a wine-tasting and lunch
on a local vineyard estate. Then explore Niagara-on-the-Lake before reboarding the mv Victory I, now docked in Port Weller on Lake Ontario. We’ll cruise overnight toward Toronto. meals b+l+d
Disembark DAY 10 | in Toronto
Disembark in Toronto where we’ll take you to the airport or your hotel. meals b
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