This morning features a visit to Letchworth State Park, renowned as the ‘Grand Canyon of the East’ with over 19 waterfalls, followed by a ride on the Finger Lakes Railway and a winery visit this afternoon. A bit later, a boat cruise on shimmering Canandaigua Lake. The balance of the evening is at leisure to enjoy this beautiful setting at your own pace.

We visit two of our favorite lakes today, Seneca and Cayuga Lakes and also enjoy a boat cruise through the historic Erie Canal, the perfect treat for our final day in the Finger Lakes region.

We visit two more Finger Lakes this morning before the drive to Kingston to board the Canadian Empress with a Welcome Reception hosted by our Captain in the Grand Saloon. A special evening is planned with Empress Class Roast Prime Rib of Beef and afterward we are offered a party on deck with fine chocolate and liqueurs greeting our fellow travelers under a million stars among 1000 islands.

We anchor to explore the 1000 Islands, Wanderer’s Channel and Admiralty Group Islands bound for Ganaopque where we enjoy a guided tour of the 1000 Islands Heritage Museum. Later we visit Boldt Castle & Singer Castle on Dark Island.

This morning, we sail to Prescott for a guided tour at Fort Wellington National Historic site. Later today we sail through old Galop Canal and pass through the Iroquois Lock at the Seaway Control Dam bound for Morrisburg.

This morning includes a ride by horse-drawn wagon to Upper Canada Village with free time to discover this unique village. Then we return and embark aboard the Canadian Empress for Gananoque.

Today begins with a breakfast cruise through the 1000 Islands before we disembark and drive west, stopping at historic Niagara on the Lake with time to look around before a 30-minute drive to Niagara Falls, where, naturally, a cruise to the Falls is included. This visual masterpiece should be on everyone’s “must-see once” list and is truly amazing. Later tonight, a farewell dinner and overnight hotel stay in Niagara Falls, Ontario, allowing guests to see the nightly fireworks show over the falls, making connections tomorrow by air or train from Buffalo convenient.

We offer a transfer to Buffalo airport and train station this morning after breakfast or guests may extend their stay in Niagara Falls.