Fly & Drive Great Lakes | Canada en USA

About the destination: Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Cultured and cosmopolitan, Toronto is considered the most multiculturally diverse city on the planet. Dominating Toronto's skyline, we find CN Tower. This communication tower stands at a staggering 1,815 feet and it offers spectacular Toronto views. An important historic landmark of Toronto is the Old City Hall, dating from 1899. Canada's largest museum of world culture, the Royal Ontario Museum displays impressive artefacts and archaeological objects from around the world. Casa Loma is a magnificent castle on a hill in the north end of Toronto, admire its restored rooms and gardens. Located an hour and a half away from Toronto, we find the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. Come visit Toronto. Walk the streets by day and by night. Savour the sights, sounds and the exhilarating tastes of every cafe, restaurant, market and festival. Revel in the renewed energy and bold new looks of the famous attractions and facilities. Experience the top theatre, international dining, shopping and a full schedule of major league sports and special events. It is all yours to discover.

About the destination: Huntsville (Canada 2016 Census population 19,816) is the largest town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located 215 kilometres (134 mi) north of Toronto and 130 kilometres (81 mi) south of North Bay. Huntsville is located in the hilly terrain of the Canadian Shield and is dotted with many lakes. Due to its natural environment and natural resources, Huntsville is a tourist destination drawing people from around the world.The Toronto Star ranked the town the #1 place to take a summer trip in 2011 Huntsville also acts as a western gateway to Algonquin Provincial Park and was host to the 36th G8 summit in June 2010.

About the destination: Sault Ste. Marie is one of the oldest settlements in North America. For at least 2,000 years, people have lived beside the rapids of the St. Marys River such as Jesuit Missionaries, explorers, voyageurs, artists, soldiers, and traders. The rapids provided an ideal environment for fish gathering and for centuries communities of Ojibwa lived close to the river, their livelihood based on whitefish. Sault Ste. Marie (also know as the Sault or the Soo) is a city located on the St. Marys River in Ontario, Canada. It is the third largest city in Northern Ontario, with a population of approximately 75,000; residents of the city are called Saultites. With a mission established by French Jesuits in 1668, claiming of the area by Simon-François Daumont de Saint-Lusson, in the name of Louis XIV of France, and fur trading posts soon after, this was one of the oldest European settlements in Canada. Sault Ste. Marie is bordered to the east by the Rankin and Garden River First Nation reserves and to the west by Prince Township. To the north, the city is bordered by Heyden, Goulais River, Searchmont, Batchawana Bay, and Pancake Bay. To the south, across the St. Marys River is the United States of America and the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Due to having the same name, these border towns are known locally as the twin cities; they are joined by the International Bridge, which connects Interstate 75 on the Michigan side and Huron Street on the Ontario side. Traffic on the Great Lakes flows through the St Marys Rapids via the American Soo Locks, the world's busiest canal in terms of tonnage that passes through it, while smaller recreational boats use the Canadian Sault Ste. Marie Canal.

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Marquette, een middelgrote stad in Michigan, wordt gekenmerkt door een groot aantal parken. Presque Isle Park is het het populairste park en grenst direct aan het grote Lake Superior. Naast de parken vind je in Marquette ook diverse stranden en vuurtorens. Op cultureel gebied beschikt de stad over verschillende musea en kunstgalerieën. Marquette Maritime Museum: Langs de kustlijn van Lake Superior ligt het interessante Marquette Maritime Museum. Het is open gedurende het zomerseizoen en heeft een grote collectie aan (historische) maritieme voorwerpen uit Marquette. Vanuit dit museum wordt ook een tour naar de Marquette Harbor vuurtoren georganiseerd. Een ander museum is het Marquette County History Museum. Presque Isle Park: Dit populaire 131 hectare tellende bosgebied is ontworpen door Fredrick Law Olmsted, dezelfde architect die het Central Park in New York ontwierp. Het park ligt op het gelijknamige Presque Isle, een schiereiland in Lake Superior. Je kunt er onder andere picknicken, wandelen, sporten en genieten van concerten in het openluchttheater. Een ander leuk park in de omgeving van Marquette is het Lakenenland Sculpture Park, waar je door middel van een weg allerlei bijzondere kunstwerken tegenkomt. Stranden: De twee meest bekende stranden van de stad zijn South Beach Park en McCarthy’s Cove. Beide stranden bieden de mogelijkheid tot barbecueën en picknicken. Superiore Dome: In Marquette is de twee na grootste houten koepel van de wereld te vinden; de Superior Dome, in de volksmond ook wel de Yooper Dome genoemd. De koepel maakt deel uit van de universiteitscampus en dient als sportarena. Er vinden voornamelijk rugbywedstrijden plaats van het college team, maar er zijn ook regelmatig andere evenementen.

About the destination: Duluth, located in northern Minnesota, is one of the most scenic cities in the Midwest. It is a four-season city — as breathtaking in winter white as it is in summer green. Come any time of the year, and you’ll find an entirely new place to explore. Enjoy the quiet of its forests and the splendor of the Lake Superior shoreline be sure to spend some time visiting this place, the world’s largest freshwater lake. Don’t miss to visit Enger Tower, Leif Erickson Park, Glensheen Mansion, attractions Park called The Edge and the Canal Park.

About the destination: Saint Paul is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Ramsey County, the state's smallest and most densely populated county. As of 2019, its estimated population was 308,096, making it the 63rd-largest city in the United States and the 11th-most populous in the Midwest. Most of the city lies east of the Mississippi River at the confluence with the Minnesota River. Minneapolis, the state's largest city, is across the river to the west. Together they are known as the "Twin Cities". They are the core of Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, home to over 3.6 million and the third-largest in the Midwest.

About the destination: The city of Madison is in Dane County and is at the same time the State capital of the U.S. State of Wisconsin. The city is famous for housing the University of Wisconsin which gives the city a vitality that tourists will be able to take advantage of and enjoy. In addition, Madison is an example of city, since it has the highest levels of quality of life in all United States with unemployment rates among the lowest in the country, a high educational level of its inhabitants and the presence of numerous technology companies that provide a high standard of living to the city located.

About the destination: Chicago, once a small trading post on Lake Michigan, has grown into one of the country’s most famous cities. Visit “The Windy City” and chow down on deep dish pizza for a truly unique vacation experience. Follow “The Loop,” the city’s primary business district, and marvel at its array of high-rise buildings, consulates, and universities. Shopping and fine dining abound in this area. If you’ve worn yourself out in the city proper, set a more sedate pace at the Riverwalk, a pedestrian path along the Chicago River, or visit the many museums and parks the city has to offer. You’ll never believe you’re actually downtown when you walk through the Garfield Park Conservatory, and the Art Institute of Chicago will allow you to appreciate creative works from around the world. The most important places to visit in Chicago are: the Willis Tower, an iconic symbol of the city, the Millennium Park, a great urban park, among the most famous landmarks of Chicago and a site for many major city events, the Shedd Aquarium, one of the world's largest aquariums. Called the front lawn of Chicago, the Grant Park is a wonderfully landscaped park and offers many sites for an urban escape, the Navy Pier, situated right on Lake Michigan, has a festive atmosphere with entertainment, shops and restaurants. No Chicago tour is complete without a mention of the nightlife, so close out your day at a jazz lounge and let the sweet sound of music carry you away.

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In het plaatsje Holland in Michigan vind je veel aspecten van de Nederlandse cultuur terug. In 1847 is Holland opgericht door Nederlandse immigranten die het vanaf de grond hebben opgebouwd tot de bloeiende stad die het nu is. Tulpenvelden en molens herinneren nog aan die tijd. Holland ligt aan het Macatawa-meer en het Michigan-meer en je kunt er wandelen, fietsen, zwemmen, vissen, picknicken of een van de musea bezoeken. Parken: Holland, MichiganHet Holland State Park heeft een uitgestrekt zandstrand aan het Michigan-meer en het Macatawa-meer. Er loopt een wandelpad langs het havenkanaal richting de noordelijke pier. Vanaf hier heb je prachtig uitzicht op de zee en de meest gefotografeerde vuurtoren van Michigan: de Big Red Lighthouse. Vooral bij zonsondergang is het uitzicht indrukwekkend. Bij het Macatawa Boothuis kun je een kano of kajak huren voor een leuk tochtje op het meer. Ook Tunnel Park is een fijne plek om te zwemmen, zonnebaden of picknicken. Het park dankt zijn naam aan de tunnel die onder de duinen doorloopt. Vanaf het park heb je uitzicht op het Michigan-meer. Wandelen: Holland, MichiganTen oosten van het Holland State Park loopt een wandelroute naar Mount Pisgah. Via in de duinen gebouwde trappen klim je een prachtig uitzicht tegemoet. Vanaf Mount Pisgah kijk je neer op het Macatawa-meer, de havens van het Michigan-meer en op de Big Red Lighthouse. Het pad is bereikbaar vanaf Ottawa Beach.

About the destination: Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. State of Michigan and the Wayne County capital is known as the traditional Center of the automotive world (headquarters of the companies General Motors, Ford and Chrysler). Although his current situation is somewhat compromised since the City Council declared bankruptcy in 2013, yet the city has begun to remove the head and continues to be a good place to visit. The city presents a great activity both day and night, without a doubt a place to travel and that safely holds fun all visitors who want to discover this wonderful city. It offers many activities such as boat rides, night routes by pubs of the city... Without a doubt Detroit is one of the great cities of the United States that are worth visiting, its history, its people are a spectacle that should not be missed.

About the destination: Niagara Falls, Ontario, is the self-proclaimed "Honeymoon Capital of the World." For hundreds of years the grandeur of the Falls of the Niagara River have attracted many to this destination. Niagara Falls is also considered by some to be one of the most romantic places in the world. Mainly a tourist destination, the main attraction has always been Niagara Falls, which brings hundreds of thousands of tourists to the city. Visitors seeking natural settings are finding the Niagara River to be a great place to hike and visit downstream from the Falls where the majority of visitors go. Most visitors' first view of the Falls, from the Canadian side of the river, is at Queen Victoria Park, along the Niagara Falls Parkway. This grand, royal garden provides the perfect vantage point for experiencing both the nightly illumination of the Falls and the summer fireworks displays. The Falls are illuminated, every evening until approximately midnight and there are Fireworks over the Falls, Friday and Sunday nights in the summer months. Other attractions worth visiting are the Skylon Tower, the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and the Floral Clock.

About the destination: Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Cultured and cosmopolitan, Toronto is considered the most multiculturally diverse city on the planet. Dominating Toronto's skyline, we find CN Tower. This communication tower stands at a staggering 1,815 feet and it offers spectacular Toronto views. An important historic landmark of Toronto is the Old City Hall, dating from 1899. Canada's largest museum of world culture, the Royal Ontario Museum displays impressive artefacts and archaeological objects from around the world. Casa Loma is a magnificent castle on a hill in the north end of Toronto, admire its restored rooms and gardens. Located an hour and a half away from Toronto, we find the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. Come visit Toronto. Walk the streets by day and by night. Savour the sights, sounds and the exhilarating tastes of every cafe, restaurant, market and festival. Revel in the renewed energy and bold new looks of the famous attractions and facilities. Experience the top theatre, international dining, shopping and a full schedule of major league sports and special events. It is all yours to discover.