Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20
Traveling northward through New York State will take us past the Thousand Islands and to our lodging for the evening in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. This morning we will have a guided driving tour of beautiful Ottawa, including such points of interest as: The National Arts Center; the towering Parliament Buildings; the waterfalls in the center of the city; and much more. After lunch we will follow the Ottawa River Valley to our lodging for the evening in North Bay, Ontario.

Monday, September 21
Today starts out with a visit to the Path of Discovery, featuring mines, mills and copper refineries. Afterwards we will head to Sudbury’s Science North one of the best science and technology museums. Following the lovely North Channel shoreline will bring us to our lodging for the next two nights in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. CB

Tuesday, September 22
Today we are off on a scenic experience! We will board the Algoma Central Railway for a ride through a vast expanse of forest and mountains interlaced with countless lakes and brawling rivers. As the train winds its way to Agawa Canyon you will agree that the scenery rivals that in the Canadian Rockies. A two hour stop in the canyon will allow us to photograph the waterfalls and rocky cliffs in this virtually unspoiled area. We will return to Sault Ste. Marie by late afternoon. B, L

Wednesday, September 23
Our morning travels will take us to Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest island, completely surrounded by fresh water (Lake Huron). Passing through Indian Territory will bring us to South Baymouth where we will board the Chi-Cheemaun (the Big Canoe) for a two hour ferryboat ride to Tobermory. Traveling south through the resort area of Bruce Peninsula will bring us to our lodging in Owen Sound.

Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25
The Elmira/St. Jacob area is much like Lancaster’s Amish farmland used to be. We will enjoy a tour of the farmlands and have lunch before traveling on to our lodging for the evening in Niagara Falls. L A scenic drive through the New York Finger Lakes will bring us home by early evening tomorrow.

Tour Protection: $50 per person