Canada & the Northwest Passage

Disembark your ship, setting out on a scenic tour featuring such highlights as the iconic Toronto City Hall, the lakefront, the Financial District with its gleaming skyscrapers and Ontario’s Legislative Building. Discover trendsetting neighborhoods and Canada’s ethnic heritage in Chinatown, Greektown and Little Italy. After check-in at your hotel, relax or continue exploring Toronto on your own. Your Viking Host is available to help you plan your time so that you can make the most of your visit.

This morning, arrive at the renowned Art Gallery of Ontario, home to Canada’s greatest art collection. The museum’s highlight is the work created by the renowned Group of Seven, an early 20th-century national art movement pioneered by several Canadian painters who were inspired by the Great Lakes region’s beautiful landscapes. Following your guided tour, enjoy free time to further explore this mesmerizing art. Afterward, the remainder of the day and evening are yours to spend at leisure. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Disembark your ship and set out with your fellow guests for a guided city tour, where you will discover more about Toronto and its history. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch and then continue toward Gravenhurst, the “Gateway to Muskoka.” Upon arrival in Muskoka, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner with your fellow guests. (L, D)

After breakfast, immerse yourself in nature as you experience the scenic beauty of Ontario’s lakes up close with a boat ride on Lake Rousseau. Visit Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery, a family-owned cranberry farm and award-winning vineyard. After lunch, you will have a guided tour of the farm and a tasting of a variety of wines, from dry varietals to dessert wines. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, you will have time to relax at your leisure. Enjoy lunch at your hotel before setting out for Toronto. Along the way, you will participate in a guided visit of Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Ontario’s first European community. Upon arrival in Toronto, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring as you wish. In the evening, perhaps head to one of Toronto’s many eateries to sample some of the local cuisine. (B, L)

This morning, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)