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2019–2020 Coastal Cruising
Along America’s Five Great Lakes and the
French Canadian Maritimes
Welcome to Dear Traveler:
Victory Cruise Lines North America’s Great Lakes region–the largest body of fresh water
on Earth and one of the acknowledged Wonders of the Natural
Your first choice for immersive and World–has been the fascination of explorers and travelers for many
years. Throughout the 2019 and 2020 summer cruise season, Victory
all-Inclusive, coastal cruising Cruise Lines offers guests the opportunity to experience these
richly diverse shorelines and legendary ports through five enriching
itineraries that explore this incredible region.
Sit back, relax, and revel in our journeys of the Great Lakes Grand
Discovery, French Canadian Maritimes, French Canada & Great
Lakes, The Northern Great Lakes, and the rare wonders of Lake
Superior, Northern Great Lakes & Georgian Bay Archipelago. Sailing
the sparkling waters of the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, St. Lawrence
Seaway, Thunder Bay, and Sturgeon Bay – you’ll enjoy visits to
Niagara Falls, Montmorency Falls, Horseshoe Falls, The Grand Hotel
on Mackinac Island, lovely French-Canadian villages, Victorian-era
towns rich with seafaring history, remote islands, the Henry Ford
Museum, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, botanical gardens, and more.
To see what others are saying about Victory Cruise Lines, visit us on
Facebook or watch our YouTube® channel. And, of course, if you have
any questions you’d like answered personally, please don’t hesitate
to give our Victory Cruise Advisors a call at +1 888-907-2636.
We look forward to seeing you aboard!
Sincerely,
Hans Lagerweij
President & CEO,
Victory Cruise Lines
COVER PHOTO: VIEW OF MONTREAL FROM THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
VIEW OF MACKINAC HARBOR
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and ocean cruises. Both the M/V Victory I DULUTH MARQUETTE LITTLE CURRENT
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The Victory Difference Table of Contents
6 The Victory Experience
Small Ship with Big Hearted Staff 9 Pamper your palate
We are not one of the new mega ships that carry thousands of passengers. On the contrary, while 10 M/V Victory I Highlights
our technology is modern, we only carry 202 passengers on each cruise. Our limited capacity
12 M/V Victory II Highlights
gives our personnel aboard our ships the opportunity to provide non-stop superior service from
beginning to end. On every cruise, our guests tell us how our staff on board exceeded all their 15 America’s Great Lakes
expectations. 16 Great Lakes Grand Discovery
(Toronto to Chicago and reverse)
Destinations Done Right 27 The French Canadian Maritimes
We know you probably have in mind an idea of what you’re looking for when it comes to cruising 28 French Canada & Great Lakes
The Great Lakes, The St. Lawrence Seaway or The Atlantic Coast. To really get a taste of the life in (Montreal to Detroit and reverse)
these magical places, we offer the most in depth tours and shore experiences available on all of 37 The Northern Great Lakes
our itineraries. The size of our vessels allows us to visit ports that bigger ships cannot. Our tours
38 Lake Superior, Northern
on The Great Lakes are customized especially with you in mind. We go all out to give you the
Great Lakes & the Georgian
opportunity to see and experience it all, at a pace that suites your needs and tastes. We don’t just
Bay Archipelago (Detriot to
go to a port, we get into the community, meet the people, explore the history, and feel the culture. Thunder Bay and reverse)
We are the only cruise company offering ports of call on all Five Great Lakes allowing us to bring 44 Great Lakes Explorer: Lake
you the sophistication of the great cities of the region like Toronto, Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, Superior, Michigan and Huron
Cleveland, Mackinac Island and Little Current. (Milwaukee to Windsor)
50 Natural Splendors of the
Exceptional Quality Western Great Lakes
You will find our two sisterships, Victory I and Victory II to be beautiful boutique ships, much like (Thunder Bay to Milwaukee)
European boutique hotels, with top level intuitive service which is attentive but never intrusive. 56 Our Fleet
Our food is top quality and meets every taste. 57 Deck Plan
I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you aboard soon. All of us at Victory Cruise Lines 58 Public Spaces
are committed to giving you the best destination cruise experience on The Great Lakes, 59 Accommodations and
The St. Lawrence Seaway & The Canadian Maritimes. Onboard Amenities
60 General Terms and
Conditions of Sale
Victory Dining Room
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Introducing All-Inclusive Elegant Voyages
The Victory Experience TM
Embark on a thrilling expedition along North America’s
historic five Great Lakes and the breathtaking vistas of the
French Canadian Maritimes. Choose from our remarkable
itineraries that include time to explore quaint French
Canadian villages, Victorian-era towns rich with seafaring
history, and remote islands with spectacular wildlife
viewing and fascinating local cultures. Our included shore
excursions are led by knowledgeable local guides that
provide meaningful opportunities to uncover the rich
history and fascinating cultures of the destinations you
visit. Our itineraries also include time to explore lovely
towns where you can enjoy shopping, stroll along the
docks, or relax in waterfront parks. In addition, you’ll
experience fascinating local culture, visit history through
the colorful stories of the First Nation Communities in
Little Current and many others who have sailed and
Fine Dining Personal Service Onboard Enrichment Classic Accommodations
worked these waterways. Every meal will bring about With 202 passengers and over Our onboard enrichment program Skillfully designed to foster a
moments of sheer bliss. Each 80 expertly trained staff ready to is a perfect complement to your convivial atmosphere, the M/V
day, you will enjoy mouth- serve your every whim, from your cruise experience. Our lecture Victory I & II invite you to relax and
watering canapés as a prelude arrival to departure you will receive program includes engaging, unwind as you discover the world’s
to enjoying casual, healthy and top-notch service and attention destination-oriented historians most remarkable coastal regions.
sophisticated cuisine in two to every detail, promising you and naturalists who share their Enjoy quiet time in a cozy corner.
distinctive venues–our classic intuitive, attentive service in vast knowledge and expertise Stretch your legs on the promenade.
main restaurants featuring casual, elegant surroundings. of the history, ecology and Or gather with friends as you
elegant plated dishes and buffet Our outstanding, friendly, onboard culture of each of our ports watch the world go by. No matter
style breakfast and the more staff is available throughout your of call. where you are, you’ll find perfectly
casual Bar & Grilles featuring the cruise to help create a memorable designed spaces for every mood
“hot rock” style of cooking and experience, designed to exceed and every possibility.
spectacular water views. your expectations in every way
possible.
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Pamper Your Palate
On Board and On Shore
Beyond outstanding service and hospitality,
every meal will bring about moments of sheer
bliss. Each day, you will enjoy mouth-watering
canapés as a prelude to enjoying casual and
sophisticated cuisine in two distinctive venues. Our
main restaurant, offers classic epicurean delights
with selections including, perfectly Roasted
Rack of Lamb Dijonnaise or Pan Seared Scallops
Provençal. Enjoy Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
or Miso Glazed Atlantic Cod to a perfectly Roasted
Prime Rib of Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce.
For more casual fare, enjoy the view from the Bar
& Grille style restaurant with selections including ROASTED RACK OF LAMB DIJONNAISE
Black Angus NY Sirloin, marinated Atlantic
Salmon, and Ahi Tuna. Your indulgence in either
venue is not complete without a decadent slice of
Chocolate Cake topped with fresh fruit or a classic,
traditional Apple Pie a' la mode.
We feature 3 internationally themed afternoon
teas, a divine British Royal High Tea, a delectable
Viennese High Tea and a delicious Maharaja
High Tea.
Healthy Options
For the health conscious, or guests with
restricted diets, you'll find a variety of healthy
dining alternatives that are low in calories and
fat but still loaded with flavor. We are committed
to our guests’ physical well-being so each dish
features fresh ingredients that are both light
and satisfying.
INTERNATIONAL THEMED HIGH TEA DELICATE FRESH SEAFOOD
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Itinerary
Not to be missed
ABOARD THE M/V VICTORY I Michigan Cleveland, Ohio
Mackinac Island The Rock-n-Roll Hall
Step back in time on Mackinac Island, where cars are forbidden and of Fame and Museum
people get around by horse and carriage, bicycle, or on foot. Home
to lovely summer residences and bluff cottages, the island has 500 Come Immerse yourself in the history of Rock-n-Roll at the Rock-n-Roll
year-round local residents, a “living” Victorian village. Popular sites Hall of Fame. Established in 1983 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, this
on the island include the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum, a butterfly building was designed by I.M. Pei and is dedicated to recording the
conservatory, Arch Rock, Fort Mackinac and, of course, the breathtaking history of some of the best known and most influential musicians, bands,
Grand Hotel. and producers who have paved the way for Rock-n-Roll music today.
Detroit, Michigan Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
The Henry Ford Museum Valley Camp Museum
Just outside of Detroit, Michigan, the Henry Ford Museum was created This actual Great Lakes freighter is more than just a tour of her deck.
to document the genius of extraordinary people. Housed in a sweeping, You’ll experience more than 100 exhibits which includes the Edmund
nine-acre, single-floor space with soaring 40-foot ceilings the museum Fitzgerald Exhibit where you can see the two lifeboats that were
is dedicated to showcasing the finest collection of its kind. The sheer recovered on that fateful day, November, 10, 1975. Also housed in her
scope and design of the museum is as grand as the vision that inspired are four 1,200 gallon aquariums which are stocked with several different
it. It’s impossible not to feel a sense of awe as your mind adjusts to the species of Great Lakes fish.
collection’s scale. Exhibits exploring the legacy of American innovators
includes: Heroes of the Sky, With Liberty & Justice for All, Presidential
Vehicles, and Made in America.
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Itinerary
Must see destinations
Duluth, Minnesota
ABOARD THE M/V VICTORY II
Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
Watch as impressive numbers of migrating raptors and other species,
make their way from as far north as the Arctic to their winter destinations
south. From August through November, the preserve draws thousands of
birdwatchers and nature lovers from all over the world. The overlook is
located at the western tip of Lake Superior and offers impressive views of
the Duluth skyline and other wildlife. Beginning in 1972, the Duluth Audubon
Society started counting and banding the migrating birds and through their
popular Adopt-a-Raptor program, you’ll get the chance to hold and release a
bird during your visit.
MARBLE HOUSE
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
Majestic Shores of Lake Superior
Panoramic Thunder Bay The largest freshwater lake in the world (by area) offers some of the
This natural bay is defined by the Sibley Peninsula, also known as the most impressive coastlines you’ll see on the Great Lakes. On the north
Sleeping Giant, for its majestic mesas rising from Lake Superior. The area side of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, between Sault Saint Marie and
came to prominence in 1803 with the establishment of Fort William. Fur Marquette, you’ll find Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which features
trading gave way to copper mining, and eventually the region became unique sandstone formations. Miners Castle and Chapel Rock make
a critical transport link to the West. Interestingly, the City of Thunder Bay up the park’s headlands, and the impressive birch forest meets a long
wasn’t formed until 1970, when Fort William and Port Arthur laid aside stretch of sandy shoreline along Twelvemile Beach, just south of the
years of rivalry to become one larger city comprising the delta of the Au Sable Point lighthouse. You’ll want to have your camera ready as
Kaministiquia River, and its environs. you traverse this great inland sea.
KAKABEKA FALLS PROVINCIAL PARK, THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO MINER’S CASTLE ALONG THE PICTURED ROCKS SHORELINE, MICHIGAN
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America's Great Lakes
Spectacular views, old world elegance & resort Islands
• ABOARD THE M/V VICTORY I •
AERIAL VIEW OF HORSESHOE FALLS,
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Ontario Québec
Lake Whitefish Bay
Superior
SOO LOCKS/
SAULT STE. MARIE
LITTLE CURRENT
Michigan
Georgian
Manitoulin Bay
MACKINAC
Island
ISLAND
Lake TORONTO Lake Ontario
Huron
WELLAND CANAL NIAGARA FALLS
Wisconsin PORT COLBORNE
New York
Michigan
Lake
Lake Erie
Michigan WINDSOR/
DETROIT Pennsylvania
CLEVELAND
CHICAGO
Ohio
AERIAL VIEW OF MACKINAC ISLAND HARBOR Indiana
Illinois
Day 1: Embark in Toronto, Ontario Day 2: Niagara Falls (Welland Canal) Port Weller
Great Lakes Grand Discovery Nearly 15,000 years ago, the last of the great glaciers retreated, leaving us the Five Great Welcome to Toronto, the most multicultural diverse city on the planet, where Opened in 1829, the Welland Canal continues to play a vital role, allowing
Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. These vast bodies of water contain over 140 languages are spoken. Toronto is remaking itself as Canada’s premier goods to travel from Great Lakes ports like Cleveland and Detroit to the ocean
Toronto, Canada to Chicago, Illinois (and reverse) | 10 Days more than one fifth of the planet’s fresh surface water, and together are the largest body city, quietly slipping out of the shadow of Montreal and Vancouver. Last year, ports of Montreal and Quebec City. As our ship begins its canal transit, you’ll
Aboard the M/V Victory I of freshwater in the world. On the M/V Victory I, a small ship exclusively designed for the Queens Quay on Lake Ontario reopened, part of the largest continuing step off in Port Colborne for a scenic drive into the vineyard-laced landscapes
coastal cruising, you’ll delve into North America’s maritime history throughout the Great urban revitalization project in North America. The Junction, a former industrial of the Niagara Peninsula. Then a thrilling Hornblower Cruise takes you through
Cruise from $6,389 per person in 2019 & 2020 Lakes, set sail through the storied Georgian Bay, admire the natural beauty of Niagara area, has emerged as Toronto’s most stylish neighborhood for its bars, live the Great Niagara Gorge and past Bridal Veil Falls into the very heart of
See page 24 for itinerary dates and pricing. Falls and take in the breathtaking vistas of the southern Canadian coast. music and coffee shops. And the city is becoming easier to visit: a train now Horseshoe Falls–where the mighty spray and roar of Niagara virtually envelop
whisks travelers downtown from the airport in 25 minutes, and Air Canada you! At the Château des Charmes, founded by a fifth-generation French
Our remarkable itineraries include time to explore lovely towns where you can enjoy
offers extended stopovers for connecting passengers. Toronto has long been winegrower, you’ll enjoy a tour, tasting and lunch. You’ll have free time to
shopping, stroll along the docks, or relax in waterfront parks. They include rare stops
known for its cultural diversity and continues to draw major artistic and sporting explore Niagara-on-the-Lake before re-boarding the M/V Victory I, now docked
in quaint French Canadian villages, Victorian-era towns rich with seafaring history, and
events, including the Toronto International Film Festival each September, and in Port Weller on Lake Ontario.
remote islands with spectacular wildlife viewing. the 2016 N.B.A. All-Star game, held outside the United States for the first time.
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Ojibwe Native Americans
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland represents the heartland of Sail into the rugged beauty of Georgian Bay where you’ll step ashore in Little
American life and history. Industrial landmarks from its days as a lakeside Current, the gateway to Manitoulin Island. Learn about the island’s
manufacturing town still stand in testament to Cleveland’s roots. But the city of nautical heritage as you journey to the Immaculate Conception Church.
Also known by the anglicized name Chippewa, the Ojibwe
today is also filled with beautiful urban spaces and is home to the Rock and Roll With its distinctive architecture evoking a teepee, this church is a focal point of
are the largest population of First Nations people Hall of Fame! Here in a striking structure designed by I. M. Pei, you’ll discover the community, bringing together the beliefs of the Ojibwe culture and Catholic
in continental North America. They speak the Anishinaabe more than just a museum of rock and roll memorabilia. With our expert guide, Church. At the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, enjoy a tour through the art galleries
language and live mostly in the Great Lakes region of you’ll explore the evolution of the musical genre that shaped a generation and exhibits of this heritage museum. You can browse the artisan shop and
Canada. They are known for their birch bark canoes, their and track its cultural impact. Among the exhibits are Janis Joplin’s psychedelic participate in a smudging ceremony, an ancient ritual that uses the smoke from
cultivation of wild rice, the creation of dreamcatchers, Porsche and Michael Jackson’s famous glove. You’ll also explore the wonderful cedar, sage, sweet grass and other plants regarded for their healing powers.
and their historic use of pictographic birch bark scrolls. West Side Market, set in a 1912 landmark and home to more than 100 vendors. A drum and dance performance offers further insight into Ojibwe culture.
Day 4: Detroit, Michigan Day 7: Soo Locks/Scenic Sailing Lake Superior
Sailing from Lake Huron to Lake Erie, we will call on Detroit, Michigan. Just Located at the mouth of the St. Mary’s River, the twin –“Soo’s” - of Sault Ste. Marie
outside of Detroit, we’ll visit the Henry Ford Museum which was created to Ontario and Michigan were originally established as one settlement by Jesuit
document the genius of ordinary people. Housed in a sweeping, nine-acre, missionaries in the 17th century, and remained so until the war of 1812. Today the
single-floor space with soaring 40-foot ceilings the museum is dedicated to locks on the American Soo side bypass the St. Mary’s Rapids that fall over 20 feet
showcasing the finest collection of its kind. The sheer scope and design of connecting Lake Superior to Lake Huron and Michigan. The Soo locks are the
the museum is as grand as the vision that inspired it. Local experts will escort busiest in the world in terms of tonnage, accommodating 1000 foot freighters.
guests to see the museum’s highlights that include: the limousine that carried Traveling upstream and arriving to Mackinac Island, the ship will dock on the
President John F. Kennedy on that fateful day in Texas, the bus in which Rosa Canadian side of the river at Roberta Bondar Place, named for Canada’s first
Parks stood her ground and sparked the Civil Rights movement, and the chair female astronaut. In Sault Ste. Marie guests will have the option of a half day tour
from the Ford Theatre in which Abraham Lincoln was sitting when he was shot. visiting attractions on either the US or Canadian side of the border.
Day 5: Scenic Sailing of Lake Huron In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, you will visit The Bush Plane Museum and
Delight in this day of cruising aboard the casually elegant M/V Victory I. Today Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site. The collections and exhibits of the
finds our intimate ship navigating the second largest of America’s Great Lakes. Bush planes tell the story of how these brave Canadians battled Ontario’s many
If you count Huron’s 30,000 islands, the lake actually has the longest shoreline forest fires. At the Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site, you’ll find stone
of any of The Great Lakes. Enjoy convivial conversation with your fellow buildings and period gardens from the 1800’s.
passengers or join an engaging discussion with our shipboard experts; who
In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan you will visit The Valley Camp Museum Ship
are well-versed in the history, peoples and natural wonders of The Great Lakes
which houses over 100 exhibits in her 20,000 square feet of cargo holds which
region. Elegant dining in two distinctive venues with free-flowing non-premium
contains hundreds of interesting artifacts, paintings, shipwreck items, models,
wine, beer and spirits to enhance your day.
and exhibits of objects related to maritime history. In addition, The Edmund
Fitzgerald exhibit holds the two lifeboats from the stricken vessel. Torn away
during the sinking, these lifeboats are two of very few major artifacts recovered
OJIBWE TRIBE, LITTLE CURRENT
PHOTO CREDIT: MARY KILBREATH PHOTOGRAPHY
after the tragic demise.
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Grand Hotel Resident Historian
and Featured Speaker
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room uniquely decorated by interior designer Carleton Varney of Dorothy Draper & Co. in New York City. Grand Hotel is recognized as Travel + Back in town, you’ll have time to browse through galleries and boutiques. Before sailing this evening, the extremely fortunate for his continued studyat
Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels and the Best Hotel in Michigan, and Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 5 Midwest Resorts. Grand Hotel’s resident historian Bob Tagatz will come aboard for a colorful talk on the history of Mackinac what he feels is one of the most historically
Island and its world-famous hotel. significantresort hotels in the United States.
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NEW STOP ON SELECT VOYAGES IN 2020
Itinerary Highlight Port of Sturgeon Bay and Door
The Mackinac County, Wisconsin
Straits Bridge Sturgeon Bay is located in the county seat of Door County,
Wisconsin and is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the
The design and size of the Mackinac midwest. Known for it’s cherry groves, guests will gain a historical
Straits Bridge is impressive every perspective and learn the cultural significance of the region’s
time you see it. With two majestic favorite fruit.
towers rising up 552 feet above the
water line and a total length of 8614
feet, the bridge is the longest in the Port Highlights
world. Flowing under the bridge, the
Cherry Picking
Straits of Mackinac connect Lake
Michigan and Lake Huron through a On this excursion, guests will learn why Door County’s climate and
CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE, ILLINOIS
series of narrow waterways. This unique landscape make the peninsula ideal for growing cherries while
Day 9: Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan heading north to Egg Harbor, Fish Creek and Sister Bay. During the
five-mile stretch of water separating
Michigan’s Upper and Lower Delight in this day of cruising aboard the casually elegant M/V Victory I. Today visit, discover some of the most impressive homes in Door County
peninsulas is a result of moving finds our intimate ship navigating the third largest Great Lake by surface area and tour the historic buildings in quaint villages north of the bay.
glaciers almost twelve thousand and the sixth largest freshwater lake in the world. Because Lake Michigan is
years ago and has presented many joined to Lake Huron at the Straits of Mackinac, they are considered one lake Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market
challenges in transporting goods hydrologically. Many rivers and streams flow into Lake Michigan, and the major Enjoy a tour, wine tasting and time to shop at the extensive gift shop
and people throughout the region. tributaries are the Fox-Wolf, the Grand and the Kalamazoo. There is a diversion at this family-owned winery located on 100 acres of blossoming
Over the past century, transportation from the lake into the Mississippi River basin through the Illinois Waterway at the orchards and lush vineyards in Door County. Guests will also have
improvements and engineering feats Chicago River. Lake Michigan’s cul-de-sac formation means that water entering the chance to pick cherries in the orchard and sell them to Chef back
such as the final construction of the lake circulates slowly and remains for a long time (retention) before it leaves on board the ship.
the bridge in 1958, have developed the basin through the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy convivial conversation with your
Mackinac Island into the major The Door County Maritime Museum
fellow passengers or join an engaging discussion with our shipboard experts;
vacation destination it is today and who are well-versed in the history, peoples and natural wonders of the Great
Located along Sturgeon Bay’s busy waterfront, this museum includes
an integral part of Michigan’s culture four amazing galleries that feature lighthouses, model ships/ boats,
Lakes region. Elegant dining in two distinctive venues with free-flowing
offering an impressive backdrop for shipwrecks, the area’s numerous shipbuilding companies and more.
non-premium wine, beer and spirits to enhance your day.
local races, parades and picnics.
The following departures include the port of Sturgeon Bay:
Day 10: Disembark in Chicago, Illinois
This morning, we'll arrive at the port in Chicago Illinois. After breakfast, May 12, 2020, May 30, 2020, June 17, 2020, June 26, 2020, July 5, 2020,
you'll disembark the M/V Victory I and make your way to the airport for your August 1, 2020, August 28, 2020, October 3, 2020 and October 12, 2020.
flight home.
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2019 Itineraries and Pricing Additional Information 2020 Itineraries and Pricing Additional Information
10 DAYS | CHICAGO TO TORONTO *Promotional price applicable when booked by
10 DAYS | TORONTO TO CHICAGO 10 DAYS | TORONTO TO CHICAGO 10 DAYS | CHICAGO TO TORONTO All-Inclusive price includes shore excursions, free-
December 15, 2018. Restrictions apply. Please refer
flowing non-premium wine, beer & spirits, internet
DAY PORT DAY PORT to www.victorycruiselines.com or email paxservices@ DAY PORT DAY PORT
and Wi-Fi. Prices are subject to change depending on
Day 1 Toronto, Canada (Embark) Day 1 Chicago, Illinois (Embark) victorycruiselines.com for details. Day 1 Toronto, Canada (Embark) Day 1 Chicago, Illinois (Embark) availability. Based on per person double occupancy.
Day 2 Port Colborne/Niagara Falls/Welland Canal Day 2 Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan All-Inclusive price includes shore excursions, free-flowing Day 2 Port Colborne/Niagara Falls/Welland Canal Day 2 Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan Single Supplement 100% for Owner’s Suite and all other
non-premium wine, beer & spirits, internet and Wi-Fi. Prices categories from 60%.
Day 3 Cleveland, Ohio Day 3 Mackinac Island Day 3 Cleveland, Ohio Day 3 Mackinac Island
are subject to change depending on availability. Based on
Day 4 Detroit Michigan Day 4 Soo Locks/Sault Ste. Marie/ Day 4 Detroit Michigan Day 4 Soo Locks/Sault Ste. Marie/ Not Included: Air & transfer costs, $16 per person per day
per person double occupancy. Single Supplement 100%
onboard gratuities, and port charges of $439 per person.
Day 5 Scenic Sailing Lake Huron Scenic Sailing Lake Superior for Owner’s Suite and all other categories from 60%. Day 5 Scenic Sailing Lake Huron Scenic Sailing Lake Superior
Day 5 Little Current Day 5 Little Current Note: Itineraries are subject to change depending on
Day 6 Little Current Not Included: Air & transfer costs, $15.50 per person per Day 6 Little Current
weather and port availability. Substitute visits to other
Day 7 Soo Locks/Sault Ste. Marie/ Day 6 Scenic Sailing Lake Huron day onboard gratuities, and port charges of $429 per Day 7 Soo Locks/Sault Ste. Marie/ Day 6 Scenic Sailing Lake Huron sites may occur during your trip due to water levels,
person.
Scenic Sailing Lake Superior Day 7 Detroit Michigan Scenic Sailing Lake Superior Day 7 Detroit Michigan changes in policy or other uncontrollable factors.
Day 8 Mackinac Island Day 8 Cleveland, Ohio Note: Itineraries are subject to change depending on Day 8 Mackinac Island Day 8 Cleveland, Ohio
weather and port availability. Substitute visits to other sites
Day 9 Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan Day 9 Port Colborne/Niagara Falls/Welland Canal may occur during your trip due to water levels, changes Day 9 Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan Day 9 Port Colborne/Niagara Falls/Welland Canal
Day 10 Chicago, Illinois (Disembark) Day 10 Toronto, Canada (Disembark) in policy or other uncontrollable factors. Day 10 Chicago, Illinois (Disembark) Day 10 Toronto, Canada (Disembark)
2019 M/V VICTORY I DATES AND PRICING
ITINERARIES STATEROOM CATEGORIES
2020 M/V VICTORY I DATES AND PRICING
ITINERARIES STATEROOM CATEGORIES AND PRICING
Dates Direction Owner’s Suite AA A B C D E
Mon, May 13 – Wed, May 22 Toronto to Chicago $9,999 $8,759 $7,759* $8,349 $7,349* $8,139 $7,139* $7,729 $6,729* $7,109 $6,109* $6,389 $5,389* Dates Direction Owner’s Suite AA A B C D E
Sun, Oct 13 – Tues, Oct 22 Chicago to Toronto Tues, May 12 – Thurs, May 21* Toronto to Chicago $9,999 $8,759 $8,349 $8,139 $7,729 $7,109 $6,389
Thurs, May 21 –Sat, May 30 Chicago to Toronto
Wed, May 22 – Fri, May 31 Chicago to Toronto $9,999 $8,759 $8,349 $8,139 $7,729 $7,109 $6,389 Sat, May 30 – Mon, June 8* Toronto to Chicago
Fri, May 31 – Sun, June 9 Toronto to Chicago Mon, June 8 – Wed, June 17 Chicago to Toronto
Sun, June 9 – Tues, June 18 Chicago to Toronto Sat, Oct 3 – Mon, Oct 12 Toronto to Chicago
Tues, June 18 – Thurs, June 27 Toronto to Chicago Mon, Oct 12 – Wed, Oct 21 Chicago to Toronto
Thurs, June 27 – Sat, July 6 Chicago to Toronto Wed, June 17 – Fri, June 26* Toronto to Chicago $10,499 $8,999 $8,599 $8,399 $7959 $7,299 $6,579
Sat, July 6 – Mon, July 15 Toronto to Chicago Fri, June 26 – Sun, July 5* Chicago to Toronto
Mon, July 15 – Wed, July 24 Chicago to Toronto Sun, July 5 – Tues, July 14* Toronto to Chicago
Wed, July 24 - Fri, Aug2 Toronto to Chicago Tues, July 14 – Thurs, July 23 Chicago to Toronto
Fri, Aug 2 – Sun, Aug 11 Chicago to Toronto Thurs, July 23 – Sat, Aug 1 Toronto to Chicago
Sun, Aug 11 – Tues, Aug 20 Toronto to Chicago Sat, Aug 1 – Mon, Aug 10* Chicago to Toronto $10,999 $9,199 $8,769 $8,549 $8,119 $7,459 $6,699
Tues, Aug 20 – Thurs, Aug 29 Chicago to Toronto Mon, Aug 10 – Wed Aug, 19 Toronto to Chicago
Thurs, Aug 29 – Sat, Sept 7 Toronto to Chicago Wed, Aug 19 – Fri, Aug 28 Chicago to Toronto
Sat, Sept 7 – Mon, Sept 16 Chicago to Toronto Fri, Aug 28 – Sun, Sept 6* Toronto to Chicago
Mon, Sept 16 – Wed, Sept 25 Toronto to Chicago Sun, Sept 6 – Tues, Sept 15 Chicago to Toronto
Wed, Sept 25 – Fri, Oct 4 Chicago to Toronto Tues, Sept 15 – Thurs, Sept 24 Toronto to Chicago
Fri, Oct 4 – Sun, Oct 13 Toronto to Chicago Thurs, Sept 24 – Sat, Oct 3 Chicago to Toronto *These select voyages include a stop in Sturgeon Bay/Door County, Wisconsin.
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A remarkable mix of architecture, heritage, art, & culture
• ABOARD THE M/V VICTORY II •
AERIAL VIEW OF MONTREAL, QUEBEC
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Save up to
$1,250 per person
on these 2019
itineraries Day 1: Embark in Montreal, Quebec Guests are encouraged to explore Montreal on their own during your time at
Upon your arrival to Victory II settle into your outside stateroom before joining leisure in the afternoon. For your convenience, we will provide a shuttle between
your fellow guests for a Welcome Reception followed by dinner with non- the ship and the eastern side of Old Montreal at the Marché Bonsecours.
premium free flowing house wines and cocktails.
AERIAL VIEW OF MONTREAL, QUEBEC Day 3: Quebec City, Quebec
French Canada & Great Lakes Day 2: Montreal, Quebec Quebec City is the only walled community in North America and is deeply
This morning, we will depart the ship for a half-day city tour of Montreal including engaged in preserving its history and its unique place in Canada. In the morning,
Montreal, Quebec to Detroit, Michigan | 10 Days Witness the splendor of the French-Canadian countryside as we sail through the our coaches depart for the Plains of Abraham at the point where the battle
many of the city’s top attractions and historical sites which includes a visit to
Aboard the M/V Victory II St. Lawrence Seaway, Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Enjoy an idyllic drive into the between the invading English forces and the defenders took place as they
the Notre Dame Basilica with its wonderful stained-glass windows along a focal
foothills of the Laurentian Mountains to see the towering Montmorency Falls cascading stormed the upper city and captured the town. Then onward to pretty Place
point of Montreal’s history since the 19th century and earlier. Then, a drive-
Cruise from $6,389 $5,389 per person in 2019 down a 272-foot cliff. Navigate the 1,000 Islands corridor and tour Kingston’s Royale in the lower-town, which in 1759 was bombarded from across the river, as
through of the downtown business district and up to the top of Mount Royal for a
Cruise from $6,389 per person in 2020 preserved gothic cathedrals, historic monuments and the fascinating Penitentiary
commanding view of the city and The St. Lawrence River. We also visit one of the fire ships were dispatched towards the port. We then drive out of Quebec City to
Museum. From a thrilling visit to spectacular Niagara Falls to a tour of Cleveland’s see the historical and majestic Montmorency Falls including a cable car ride to
See page 35 for itinerary dates and pricing and 2019 world’s largest and most important Botanical Gardens in downtown Montreal.
Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, each day of this itinerary is filled with magic. the top where you will have magnificent views across to the Ile d’Orléans.
promotional restrictions.
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Day 4: Quebec City, Quebec foremost universities, founded in 1841 by the Church of Scotland and by Royal
This morning guests are encouraged to stroll on their own out of the port, Charter from Queen Victoria. With more than 23,000 students, the university
which is located close to Old Quebec and visit the Petit Champlain and take is organized into ten undergraduate, graduate, and professional faculties and
the funicular railway to the Château Frontenac to stroll the magnificent schools. It was also the first university west of the Maritime provinces to allow
Dufferin Terrace. Or, guests may choose to explore Old Quebec on their own. For women to study. Drive past St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral built in the
your convenience, a shuttle will be available between the ship and the lower town Gothic style in 1826, with limestone quarried on the spot. It features rib-like
of Old Quebec. buttresses along the east and west outer walls. See St. George’s Anglican
Cathedral, built in 1825 and elevated to cathedral status in 1862, this cathedral is
Day 5: Scenic Sailing of The Gulf of St. Lawrence used by cadets and other members of the Royal Military College for worship and
other special occasions. You may also choose to visit the Penitentiary Museum,
Serving as a partial boundary between the U.S. and Canada, The St. Lawrence
dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the fascinating history of
River is an important route for trade and travel. The waterway is fed by the world’s
Canada’s federal penitentiary system. This visit provides a unique window into
largest source of freshwater – The Great Lakes, beginning at the outflow of
Canada’s history.
Lake Ontario near Kingston and flowing northeast to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
and the Atlantic Ocean. The river spans 744 miles and widens significantly near
Day 7: Toronto/Welland Canal
Quebec City to become the St. Lawrence estuary.
Upon our arrival in Toronto, guests will disembark the M/V Victory II on a half-
Day 6: Kingston, Ontario day city tour which includes the Theatre District, the downtown business district,
Itinerary Highlight Kingston, a former capital of Upper Canada and a center of culture and higher
and the Distillery District. Prominently situated facing the sparkling waters of
Lake Ontario, this vibrant, multi-cultural, and entertaining city is Canada’s largest.
Notre-Dame education, is now a modern small city along the shore of Lake Ontario at the start
of the St. Lawrence River. From the pier, your private tour will include an historical
Originally settled by the indigenous First Nations people, the British later settled
here in 1793, naming it York. During the War of 1812, York suffered great damage
Des Victoires overview of the city. See Bellevue House, traditional Georgian architecture built in
the 1840’s by a successful grocer and later home to Canada’s first Prime Minister,
from the US. The town was later called Toronto in 1834 and is now the capital of
the province of Ontario.
Listed as a historic monument in Sir John A MacDonald. See the campus of Queen’s University, one of Canada’s
1929, the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires THOUSAND ISLANDS BRIDGE NEAR KINGSTON, ONTARIO CANON AT ST. JOHN GATE IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA
is a small Roman Catholic stone
church that was first completed in
1723. The name commemorates
the 1690 Battle of Québec and
the 1711 sinking of ships in the
British fleet commanded by Sir
Hovenden Walker. An active place
of worship, the church underwent a
complete restoration after the British
bombardment of 1759 and to restore
its colonial French character.
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across the road to the newly famous ‘dog-statue’ in Berczy Park. Stroll by the
Niagara Falls former Gooderham & Worts distillery. After lunch on the M/V Victory II, guests Cleveland, Ohio
will have the option of taking a guided tour of either The Art Gallery of Ontario Cleveland, known as the heart of rock-n-roll, sits on the southern
Since its formation 12,000 years ago, Niagara Falls has or The Royal Ontario Museum. Or, guests may choose to explore Toronto on shore of Lake Erie and anchors Ohio’s “North Coast”. During your time
been a destination for world explorers, honeymooners and their own. For your convenience, a shuttle will be available to and from the ship. here, you can eat like a local in the West Side Market enjoying such
daredevils alike. Only here can you get closer than you ever specialties as Slyman’s award-winning corned beef sandwiches, Lilly
imagined to the American side of Horseshoe and Bridal Veil Day 8: Port Colborne / Niagara Falls Handmade Chocolates and Iron Chef Michael Symon’s Lola Bistro.
Falls – and create mist-covered memories to last a lifetime. After a leisurely morning on board, we’ll disembark the ship at Port Colbourne
Don your poncho (provided) and soak in the power and on the southern end of the Welland Canal. The original Welland Canal was
beauty of Niagara Falls aboard the iconic Maid of the Mist, opened in 1829 and was extended to reach Lake Erie in 1833. The current canal
or climb the wooden stairs to the Hurricane Deck on Cave of was completed in 1932 and boasts eight locks. At Niagara Falls, we’ll embark
the Winds and feel tropical-storm like conditions as you stand on the famous Hornblower “Voyage of the Falls” for a cruise into the misty
underneath the Bridal Veil Falls. spray of Horseshoe Falls. Back on shore, we’ll drive along the scenic Niagara
Parkway, through the Niagara Wine Region, home to 25 vineyards and over
50 wineries to the charming Château des Charmes for lunch and wine-tasting.
After lunch, we'll continue to the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to peruse the
shops and galleries before rejoining the ship at Port Weller.
Day 9: Cleveland, Ohio
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland represents the heartland of
American life and history. Industrial landmarks from its days as a lakeside
manufacturing town still stands in testament to Cleveland’s roots. But the city of
today is also filled with beautiful urban spaces and is home to the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame. Here in a striking structure designed by I. M. Pei, you’ll discover
more than just a museum of rock and roll memorabilia. In the afternoon, 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 wonderful West
Side Market, set in a 1912 landmark and home to more than 100 vendors.
Day 10: Disembark in Detroit, Michigan
Sailing from Lake Huron to Lake Erie, we will call on Detroit, Michigan signaling
the end of our journey. After breakfast, you’ll disembark the M/V Victory II and
make your way to the airport for your flight home.
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2019 & 2020 Itineraries and Pricing
Additional Information
MONTREAL TO DETROIT | 10 DAYS DETROIT TO MONTREAL | 10 DAYS
*Promotional price applicable when booked by December 15, 2018. Restrictions
DAY PORT DAY PORT apply. Please refer to www.victorycruiselines.com or email paxservices@
victorycruiselines.com for details.
Day 1 Montreal, Quebec (Embark) Day 1 Detroit, Michigan (Embark)
Day 2 Montreal, Quebec Day 2 Cleveland, Ohio Itineraries are subject to change depending on weather and port availability.
Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels,
Day 3 Quebec City Day 3 Port Colborne/Niagara Falls
changes in policy or other uncontrollable factors.
Day 4 Quebec City Day 4 Toronto/Welland Canal
All-Inclusive price includes shore excursions, free-flowing non-premium wine, beer
Day 5 At Sea Day 5 Kingston
& spirits, internet and Wi-Fi. Prices are subject to change depending on availability.
Day 6 Kingston Day 6 At Sea Based on per person double occupancy. Single Supplement 100% for Owner’s
Day 7 Toronto/Welland Canal Day 7 Quebec City Suite and all other categories from 60%.
Day 8 Port Colborne/Niagara Falls Day 8 Quebec City
Not Included: Air & Transfer costs. $15.50 per person (2019) & $16 per person (2020)
Day 9 Cleveland, Ohio Day 9 Montreal, Quebec per day onboard gratuities. Port Charges of $429 per person (2019) and $439 per
Day 10 Detroit, Michigan (Disembark) Day 10 Montreal, Quebec (Disembark) person (2020).
2019 M/V VICTORY II DATES AND PRICING*
ITINERARIES STATEROOM CATEGORIES
Dates Direction Owner’s Suite AA A B C D E
Tues, May 28 – Thurs, June 6 Montreal to Detroit $9,999* $8,759 $7,509* $8,349 $7,099* $8,139 $6,889* $7,729 $6,729* $7,109 $6,109* $6,389 $5,389*
Thurs, June 6 – Sat, June 15 Detroit to Montreal
Fri, July 12 – Sun, July 21 Montreal to Detroit
Sun, July 21 – Tues, July 30 Detroit to Montreal
Tues, July 30– Thurs, Aug 8 Montreal to Detroit
Mon, Aug 26 – Wed, Sept 4 Detroit to Montreal
Tues, Oct 1 – Thurs, Oct 10 Montreal to Detroit *Save $1,250 per person on categories AA, A and B and save $1,000 per person on categories C, D and E
Itinerary Highlight Thurs, Oct 10 – Sat, Oct 19 Detroit to Montreal on all 2019 Itineraries. Promotional price does not apply to the Owner’s Suite on any date.
Detroit, Michigan’s Waterfront 2020 M/V VICTORY II DATES AND PRICING
ITINERARIES STATEROOM CATEGORIES
Detroit, the tenth largest city in the U.S., has helped craft American culture by being the heart
Dates Direction Owner’s Suite AA A B C D E
of the U.S. auto industry, inventing the Motown sound and home to the Detroit Tigers, the oldest,
Mon, May 25 – Wed, June 3 Montreal to Detroit $9,999 $8,759 $8,349 $8,139 $7,729 $7,109 $6,389
continuous one-name, one-city franchise in the American League. During your time here, you can
Mon, July 27 – Wed, Aug 5 Detroit to Montreal
eat like a local enjoying such specialties as the famous Coney Dog, Chicken and Waffles, Greek
specialties and local craft beers. The revitalzed riverfront sees almost three million visitors annually Wed, June 3 – Fri, June 12 Detroit to Montreal $10,499 $8,999 $8,599 $8,399 $7959 $7,299 $6,579
who take advantage of the transforming parks and new green spaces connected to the RiverWalk. Tues, June 30 – Thurs, June 9 Montreal to Detroit
Stop by Eastern Market, one of the oldest and largest year-round markets in the U.S. showcasing Thurs, July 9 – Sat, July 18 Detroit to Montreal
local artists, cooks, jewelers, musicians and more. Sat, July 18 – Mon, July 27 Montreal to Detroit
Sun, Aug 23 – Tues, Sept 1 Detroit to Montreal $10,999 $9,199 $8,769 $8,549 $8,119 $7,459 $6,699
DETROIT WATERFRONT
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Priceless panoramas, stunning cliffs, unique wildlife & maritime heritage
• ABOARD THE M/V VICTORY II •
PICTURE ROCK
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Enjoy an
Complimentary hotel
stay in Thunder Bay
& flight from Thunder
Bay to Toronto or
from Toronto to
Thunder Bay
SWIMMERS ENJOY THE GEORGIAN BAY ON ONTARIO'S LAKE HURON
COAST. COURTESY OF BERT HOFERICHTER/ ALAMY STOCK
Lake Superior, Northern Great Lakes & The Georgian Bay Archipelagos
Day 1: Embark in Detroit, Michigan finds our intimate ship navigating the second largest of America’s Great Lakes.
Detroit, Michigan to Thunder Bay, Ontario (and reverse) | 11 Days* Georgian Bay, tucked into Ontario's Lake Huron, is a bit If you count Huron’s 30,000 islands, the lake actually has the longest shoreline
On arrival in Detroit, you will arrive at the pier where the elegant M/V Victory II
Aboard the M/V Victory II of a misnomer. At 5,792 square miles it's not that much of any of the Great Lakes. Enjoy convivial conversation with your fellow
awaits. Settle into your outside stateroom before joining your fellow passengers
smaller than Lake Ontario (7,320 square miles), earning for dinner with free-flowing non-premium wines, cocktails and beverages. passengers or join an engaging discussion with our shipboard experts; who
Cruise from $6,389 $5,389* per person in 2019
it the nickname “the sixth Great Lake.” With more than are well-versed in the history, peoples and natural wonders of the Great Lakes
Cruise from $6,579 per person in 2020
1,240 miles of grayish-pink granite shoreline, it is part of Day 2: Scenic Sailing of Lake Huron region. Elegant dining in two distinctive venues with free-flowing house wine,
*See page 43 for itinerary dates, pricing and 2019 promotional restrictions. beer and spirits to enhance your day.
a UNESCO biosphere reserve and a summer freshwater Delight in this day of cruising aboard the casually elegant M/V Victory II. Today
*Upon arrival in Thunder Bay, guests will enjoy a guided tour and complimentary hotel stay in Thunder Bay playground for boaters, anglers, and kayakers.
the day before or after their cruise in 2019 and after their cruise in 2020 (depending on direction).
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Parry Sound is a beautiful town, located on the shores of an inland “ocean”, resident historian Bob Tagatz will come aboard for a colorful talk on the The Keewenaw Peninsular jets out into Lake Superior and is known for its
Georgian Bay. The area boasts many beautiful beaches, parks and trails. It history of Mackinac Island and its world-famous hotel. massive deposits of high-grade copper, upon which the economy of both
is ideally situated just off highway 400, in the Southernmost part of Northern Horton and Hancock are based. Nowadays the Hancock Houghton Canal–also
Ontario. This charming waterfront town is within a UNESCO Biosphere Day 6: Soo Lock Transit/Scenic Sailing of Lake Superior called The Keewenaw Waterway–is a convenient short cut for the M/V Victory
Reserve, and home to 6,500 residents in the town itself, and over 14,000 in Located at the mouth of the St. Mary’s River, the twin –“Soo’s” - of Sault Ste. II as it makes its way to Duluth, Minnesota. In its hay day this canal was a hive
the immediate area. In the Summer, the population grows to nearly 100,000 Marie Ontario and Michigan were originally established as one settlement by of commerce as freighters arrived with supplies for the local communities
people with seasonal residents, making for a very interesting dynamic! The Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century, and remained so until the war of 1812. and departed full of copper. The waterway itself is partly natural and partially
area boasts several Provincial Parks and unlimited water for boating, canoeing/ Today the locks on the American Soo side bypass the St. Mary’s Rapids that artificial combining Portage Canal, Portage Lake Canal, Portage River, Lilly
kayaking, fishing and other things to do. Parry Sound is the birthplace of fall over 20 feet connecting Lake Superior to Lake Huron and Michigan. The Pond, Torch Lake and Portage Lake. The upper part of the Peninsula is also
hockey legend Bobby Orr, the namesake of the local community center and Soo locks are the busiest in the world in terms of tonnage, accommodating called, Copper Island as it is separated from the mainland by the canal.
the town’s own Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. 1000 foot freighters. As the M/V Victory II ties up alongside the towns of Houghton and Hancock,
which is mid-way through the canal, we disembark and immediately cross to
Day 4: Little Current, Manitoulin Island Day 7: Marquette, Michigan the north bank making our way to the Quincy Copper Mine for a closer look at
Sail into the rugged beauty of Georgian Bay where you’ll step ashore in Little Marquette is on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, bordering Lake Superior. It how this region prospered. We are able to enter the mine itself and have an
Current, the gateway to Manitoulin Island. Learn about the island’s nautical has a population of 21,000 and is a major port known primarily for shipping appreciation how miners moved around beneath the earth and extracted this
heritage as you journey to the Immaculate Conception Church. With its iron ore. Marquette is also the home for Northern Michigan University and in valuable resource. The mine operated from 1846 to 1945 but there was also
distinctive architecture evoking a teepee, this church is a focal point of the 2012 was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the U.S. some additional mining activity until the 1970’s. After lunch, we are off to visit
community, bringing together the beliefs of the Ojibwe culture and Catholic the Internationally recognized A.E. Seamen Mineral museum located on the
Church. At the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, enjoy a tour through the art galleries In the 17th century, the region to the east and west of Marquette was well
grounds of the Michigan Technological University. This is the official Michigan
and exhibits of this heritage museum. You can browse the artisan shop and known to French missionaries and in the 19th century to trappers seeking
State Mineral museum, which houses an extraordinary collection of minerals
participate in a smudging ceremony, an ancient ritual that uses the smoke from furs. However development of the area did not begin, until 1844, with the
including a fascinating collection of phosphorescent deposits.
cedar, sage, sweet grass and other plants regarded for their healing powers. discovery of iron deposits. In 1850, the name was formally adopted to honor
A drum and dance performance offers further insight into Ojibwe culture. Jacques Marquette, the French Jesuit missionary who explored the region.
Day 9: Duluth, Minnesota
In the late 19th century, during the height of iron mining, Marquette became
Duluth was a trading post more than 300 years ago and is now an International
Day 5: Mackinac Island nationally known as a summer haven for visitors who were brought in by
Great Lakes passenger steamships, filling the city’s hotels and resorts. Port located in Northeastern Minnesota. The city is nestled in the hills
We’ll awaken in the Straits of Mackinac, which connect Lake Huron to Lake
Our sightseeing program will visit the Michigan Iron Industry Museum that overlooking Lake Superior. Originally settled by the Sioux and Chippewa,
Michigan. With no cars allowed on the island, your horse-drawn carriage
interprets the extraordinary story of this core US industry. The museum is Duluth was claimed for France in 1679 by Daniel Greysolon Sieur du Lhut, the
tour is a great way to experience the Victorian ambience of this National
located in suburban Marquette on the site of an original Iron forge. Closer city’s namesake.
Historic Landmark. Learn about the island’s history and see turn-of-the-century
summer homes built by early captains of American industry. High atop a bluff to town we will visit the working harbor and see the impressive 1000 foot Our visit to Duluth starts with a drive past the Aerial Lift Bridge, which guards
overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, your tour of Fort Mackinac delves into its long Iron ore dock where material is currently loaded onboard working Great the harbour, then along the North Shore Scenic Drive for an excellent overview
strategic importance during the War of 1812. Then take in the views from the Lakes freighters. En route we drive by the impressive dome of Northern of the city and its environs. We then climb Hawk Ridge to experience the
Grand Hotel’s verandah, the longest in the world, and enjoy the hotel’s famous Michigan University (NMU) that resembles a gigantic igloo, with visits to the unique phenomenon of the “Raptor flight path” - as these hunting birds
Grand Luncheon Buffet. Back in town, you’ll have time to browse through Maritime Museum and lighthouse. migrating from the Arctic come to a screeching halt, as they crest the ridge
LAKE HURON’S TURNIP ROCK, NEAR PORT AUSTIN MICHIGAN and wonder how they will cross the breadth of Lake Superior far below. Enjoy
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