KINGSTON AND THE 1000 ISLANDS
Your journey begins in Kingston the homeport of the M/V Canadian Empress and takes you through the world renowned 1000 Islands. Over the next 4 days you will cruise along intimate passages meandering through this playground of the rich and famous of the turn of the last century. At the conclusion of this scenic and history laden voyage you will be returned to Kingston. If time allows you might wish to discover the riches and beauty of this historic City.

Kingston, slated in 1865 to become Canada’s Capital, was the home to Canada’s first Prime Minister Sir John A MacDonald. Here you will find his residence known as Bellevue House, now a Parks Canada attraction. In addition to his home you will also discover the school that he attended as a young man - Queen’s University, one of Canada’s most prestigious Universities.

This cruise will take you to witness the island paradise and natural and man-made charm of the archipelago. The intimate size of the Canadian Empress allows her to get up-close and present you with an unprecedented look of this region. Nature lovers will be in a land of awe, sighting wild life along the shores from island to island.