8 day Voyage Along the Great Lakes of Canada & United States

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The largest city in Canada and capital of the province of Ontario, Toronto fascinates as much by its incredible diversity as by its size. Make sure you visit the CN Tower, the tallest tower in the western hemisphere, as well as the St. Lawrence Market whose stalls reflect the multicultural wealth of this city known as the global city. Not far from there, the historic Distillery District unveils its brick-paved streets imbued with romantic charm and its myriad of small restaurants, cafés, boutiques, theaters, and art galleries. The Royal Ontario Museum and its impressive collections devoted to the world’s natural and cultural history will also be an unmissable stop during this port of call.

Embarkation 9/17/2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Departure 9/17/2025 at 5:30 PM

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Welland Canal Locks, Canada
Today you will be going through the Welland Canal Locks.

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Today you will visit Port Colborne, a small port city located in southern Ontario, at the mouth of the Welland Canal. It is well-known for one of the longest locks in the world: measuring 1377ft, this lock, the 8^th in the canal, has an observation footbridge and marks the final transit point before the Erie Canal. In addition to the discovery of this tremendous hydraulic infrastructure, this port of call will be your privileged access point to the famous Niagara Falls, renowned all over the world for their spectacular beauty. Located on the river of the same name, which means “water thunder” in Amerindian language, these wonders of nature are among the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Sailing Lake Erie
Today you will also sail Lake Erie. Located to the south of Lake Huron and connected to Lake Ontario by the Welland Canal, Lake Erie, which owes its name to one of the Amerindian tribes which peopled its banks before the arrival of the French in the 17^th century, is remarkable for its unique ecosystem. Its shallow fish-filled waters make it an excellent fishing spot, while its banks, famous for their many migratory birds, attract photographers and ornithology enthusiasts.

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Sailing through Detroit
During your navigation along the Detroit River, you will sail along the largest city in Michigan. You’ll enjoy panoramic views over the skyscrapers of the former Motor City, jewel of the automotive industry, and Motown music in the 20th century. You’ll also be able to admire the Ambassador Bridge, which spans the river and enables access to Windsor, on the Canadian shore of the river. This steel suspension bridge, over 1.2 miles long, was constructed in 1929. This bridge alone carries over 25% of trade between the United States and Canada.

Overnight: Onboard Cruise ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Sailing Lake Huron
A natural border between the American State of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, Lake Huron is one of the five American Great Lakes and one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Comprising the main lake, Saginaw Bay, the North Channel and Georgian Bay, and home to around 30,000 islands, it offers varied coastal landscapes and unique views. From your ship, you’ll thus be able to admire the wild beauty of the wooded and at times craggy coastline of Manitoulin Island, or the spectacular cliffs of the Bruce Peninsular.

Little Current
Today you will make a stop at a small port town located along the North Channel of Lake Huron, Little Current is considered to be the gateway to Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world. The town’s emblematic construction, the Little Current Swing Bridge built in 1913, provides the only land access to the island, peaceful lands whose name means “the island of spirits” in the local dialect. A real haven of peace, sheltering wild nature and some hamlets, the place is ideal for outdoor activities such as horse-riding and hiking.

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA
Located to the east of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Separated from its Canadian twin city by St. Mary’s River, it is famous among other things for its locks, known as either the Sault Locks or the Soo Locks, which enable ships to travel the miles in change in elevation between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. These locks, which date back over 160 years, are considered the most important in the world due to their shipping traffic. Make sure you visit the Museum Ship Valley Camp where you can visit the interior of a former freighter that sailed on the Great Lakes for more than 50 years.

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA
Today you will visit Mackinac Island. Close to the banks of Lake Huron in the State of Michigan, Mackinac Island promises a real journey through time. Originally inhabited by Amerindians, then occupied by French and British colonists, this small island measuring only a few square miles, still retains an atmosphere of yesteryear today, with its Victorian-style buildings and elegant horse-drawn carriages. Fort Mackinac, on the heights of the island, is a reminder of the conflicts that punctuated the history of this strategic place, a former fur trade center. In addition to this scenery from the past, the island offers magnificent fine sandy beaches and is home to one of the oldest National Parks in the United States.

Sailing Lake Michigan
Today you will also sail the United States’ largest freshwater body, which gave its name to Michigan, one of the four states that border this lake measuring 311 miles long and 124 miles wide. The first colonists settled in the south at the end of the 17th century, on the site of the current megalopolis of Chicago. Wild landscapes of forests with sparkling colors, cliffs, golden sandy beaches, and dunes as far as the eye can see stretch along its 1,615 miles of shoreline. In the north, magnificent wind-swept islands rise out of the lake’s emerald waters. At 5 miles long, the Mackinac Bridge, which spans the straits between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, is one of the world’s longest suspension bridges.

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Nested on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, the largest city in the State of Wisconsin, harmoniously combines tradition and modernity. Industrial long ago, the city, known as Brew City because of its old breweries renowned all over the world, is experiencing a certain renaissance. While warehouses have given way to restaurants, bars, theaters, and art galleries in the city center, the district still retains traces of its manufacturing past. Further south lies Chicago, the economic center of the Midwest, with an interesting mix of natural and urban landscapes; its immense skyscrapers, diverse architecture, many parks and magnificent beaches make the city a popular destination.

Overnight: Onboard Cruise Ship, Le Champlain – Deluxe Stateroom
Meals: All Inclusive