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Staycations on North America’s Rivers and Waterways: The Great Lakes Region
The Great Lakes are the world’s largest freshwater system and a natural border between Canada and the U.S. For centuries, the waterways have been a major shipping route, transporting goods from the continent’s heartland out to the Atlantic and points beyond. And now, there’s new interest in exploring the major cultural centers, charming historic towns, even natural wonders like Niagara Falls, by small ship cruising.
Small ship cruising resurfaces on the Great Lakes
Learning that small passenger ships were again sailing the Great Lakes from Toronto to Chicago was, for me, akin to discovering a new American coastline had been found.
Explore the Great Lakes on a cruise ship
Did you know that you can visit all five Great Lakes while taking a cruise from Toronto to Chicago?That’s just one of many itineraries available on the world’s largest system of surface fresh water that a new international alliance wants the world to discover.
Sailing the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are an area of our country that is relatively new to the cruise industry. Yes, there have been many ships on the Great Lakes for industrial purposes but tourism is relatively new. The ports welcome you as they are not overrun with tourism.
Canada: Cruising from Montreal to Georgian Bay
On the northern and eastern shores of the Great Lakes, the province of Ontario has been looking to expand its foothold in the passenger cruising industry.
The next cruising hot spot is closer than you think: Get ready for more ships on the Great Lakes
When it comes to hot new cruise destinations, the Great Lakes are living up to their name. This veritable freshwater ocean — boasting 11,000 miles of shoreline, including islands — is attracting a lot of attention lately from cruise ship companies wanting alternatives for passengers who may be tired of pingponging around the Caribbean or who loathe to make a long flight across the ocean for a European voyage.