FROM TORONTO TO CH ICAGO A BOA RD THE PE A RL M IST

Ju ly 15 to 27, 2018

Too often we overlook the amazing landscapes that exist closer to home. In

2018, we’re boarding the Pearl Mist, bound

for the Great Lakes. We’ll cruise among

beautiful bays and islands surrounded by

pristine wilderness and explore a land rich

with indigenous traditions and cosmopolitan

cities. Along the way we’ll learn about the

engineering feats accomplished in the

creation of the Great Lakes’ transportation

system and the opportunities and challenges

that have resulted from its development. Join

us as we explore an ever-fascinating part of

North America.

HighlightsW I T N E S S the awesome beauty of Niagara Falls, one of North America’s most spectacular natural wonders, aboard the Hornblower.

M A R V E L at the intricate canal and lock systems that allow large ships to navigate the Great Lakes, the largest assemblage of freshwater lakes on earth.

E X P L O R E Mackinac Island, a Victorian-era haven where horse-drawn carriages and quaint “Main Street” shops evoke a time when life moved at a slower pace.

C R U I S E up the Chicago River on an architectural boat tour for a unique perspective of the Windy City’s world-famous skyscrapers.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY GEORGIAN BAY, ONTARIO

MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN

Stanford Faculty Leader

M A R Y F I E D L E R , N E W Z E A L A N D B Y P R I VAT E A I R , 2 011

S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?lakes2018O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

R O B E R T H A A R , ’ 72 , G R E AT L A K E S , 2 015

“Gavin Wright

gave extremely

interesting

lectures that

added greatly

to our enjoy-

ment of the trip.”

HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

G A V I N W R I G H T has taught economic history and introductory economics to

Stanford students for more than 30 years, and because of his ability to make this

complex topic so accessible, he’s a much-sought-after lecturer at Stanford Alumni

Association events and other campus gatherings. His research centers on the historical

record of the American economy as well as the relationship between natural resources

and economic development, both in historical and contemporary settings. During our

program, Professor Wright will discuss the role of the Great Lakes in the historical

and economic development of the U.S. and Canada, including the technological and

engineering challenges of the shipping industry, hydropower from Niagara Falls, and

the decline and revival of Great Lakes cities.

— William Robertson Coe Professor of American History emeritus,

Stanford University

— Former chair of Stanford’s economics department, 1989–1993

and 2000–2002

— BA, economics, 1965, Swarthmore College

— PhD, economics, 1969, Yale University

SUNDAY, JULY 15U.S. / TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADAUpon arrival, transfer to our hotel in the heart of the city. Take time to rest post-flight or to stroll through town before our welcome reception and dinner. FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK HOTEL (D)

MONDAY, JULY 16TORONTO / BOARD PEARL MISTAfter a morning lecture, take a driving tour of Toronto, Canada’s first city. Our tour includes the historic Yorkville area, Union Station and the University of Toronto. Embark on the Pearl Mist this afternoon and make our way south toward the Welland Canal, which connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, forming a key section of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Meet Captain and crew at this evening’s welcome reception and dinner. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

TUESDAY, JULY 17NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIOEstablished in 1892, Niagara Falls consists of three massive cataracts, Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil

Falls. Enjoy a panoramic view of the entire site and take a ride aboard the Hornblower to the base of majestic Horseshoe Falls. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18WINDSOR / DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, U.S.Known as “The Rose City” for its large parks and gardens on the waterfront, Windsor is Canada’s southernmost city, located directly south of Detroit, Michigan. Travel to Dearborn to explore the Henry Ford Museum, with its fascinating collection of American artifacts, including the JFK Presidential limousine, Thomas Edison’s laboratory, and Lincoln’s chair from Ford’s Theatre. Also tour Greenfield Village, a living museum on 80 acres that chronicles 300 years of American history. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JULY 19 CRUISING THE GREAT LAKESSpend a full day cruising northward toward Midland on Lake Huron, the second largest of the Great Lakes, covering some 23,000 square miles. Early French explorers called it a “fresh water sea,” and named it after the indigenous peoples living along its shores. Our lecture program continues. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JULY 20MIDLAND, ONTARIO, CANADAMidland is the main town and economic center of the southern end of Georgian Bay’s 30,000 islands. Of special interest are the Jesuit mission of Sainte-Marie that ministered to the Hurons, a living museum depicting 17th-century missionary life, and the Huronia Museum and its adjacent Indian Village. For bird lovers, the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is a habitat for trumpeter swans, black terns and least bitterns. Our excursion may also include a visit to the SS Keewatin, a historic steamship used for passenger service on the Great Lakes in the early part of the 20th century and now filled with fascinating memorablilia. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JULY 21PARRY SOUNDParry Sound, which hugs the eastern shore of Georgian Bay in Lake Huron, is the world’s deepest natural freshwater port. Named after the Arctic explorer, Sir William Edward Parry, the town was established in 1857. Parry Sound is marked by the natural beauty of shoreline hiking trails and the rugged pink granite of the Laurentian Plateau. Enjoy a walk along the rocky and sandy

beaches at Killbear Provincial Park and learn about all of the geological features we see along the way. Meet with local artists in the afternoon. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, JULY 22LITTLE CURRENT, MANITOULIN ISLANDThe community of Little Current is located on the northeast side of Manitoulin Island at the northern end of Lake Huron and northwest of Georgian Bay. Little Current was the first town established on the island, which is the world’s largest freshwater lake island. Learn about the arts, crafts and customs of the Anishinaabe peoples of the region at the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

MONDAY, JULY 23SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN, U.S.Today, explore the vibrant and picturesque community of Sault Ste. Marie, known as the U.S.’s northern gateway to Canada. Discover the history of bush flying and forest management at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center. Visit the museum ship, Valley Camp, a former Great Lakes freighter that houses many exhibits about seafaring in the region. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

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GRAND HOTEL, MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN

TUESDAY, JULY 24MACKINAC ISLANDRelax on deck as our ship makes its way along scenic waterways to Mackinac Island. Located in the Straits of Mackinac, where the upper and lower peninsula of Michigan meet, Mackinac Island is a living Victorian town. Cars are forbidden, and bicycles share the road with horse-drawn carriages. Explore this idyllic setting that includes ancient limestone formations once considered sacred by the Straits tribe. View impressive Fort Mackinac, built atop a high cliff by the British in 1780, and browse in the village’s charming shops. As we sail from Mackinac Island, enjoy the view as our ship passes under the Mackinac Bridge. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25HOLLAND / MUSKEGONThe European flavor of Holland, Michigan, stems from its roots as a haven for Dutch immigrants who arrived in the mid-1800s. After a brief overview of the town, visit the only authentic Dutch windmill in the U.S. and see the new Dutch Galleries at the Holland Museum, a world-class collection of 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century art, furniture and artifacts from

the Netherlands. Continue to Muskegon, often referred to as “The Riviera of the Midwest.” Located on the waterfront, Heritage Landing is the focal point for many events. Stop at the USS Silversides Museum, which houses a preserved WWII submarine. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, JULY 26CHICAGO, ILLINOISAfter breakfast, explore one of America’s most exciting and vibrant cities. On a river cruise sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, learn how Chicago grew, in less than 100 years, from a small back-country outpost into one of the world’s most important crossroads. In the afternoon view one of the country’s largest collections of art, representing the world’s diverse artistic traditions, at the Art Institute of Chicago. PEARL MIST (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JULY 27CHICAGO / DISEMBARK / HOME CITIESDisembark the Pearl Mist after breakfast and transfer to the Chicago airport for flights home. (B)

GRAND HOTEL, MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN TORONTO, ONTARIO

HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

PARRY SOUND, ONTARIO

Program Cost* Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy.

*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.

**Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 2 cabins. Built: 2013 / Length: 335 feet / Beam: 56 feet / Draft: 12 feet / Registry: Marshall Islands

PEARL MIST

Accommodating up to 210 guests in 103 exterior cabins, the Pearl Mist is the perfect size to offer a fun, comfortable cruising experience in an intimate environment. The ship is equipped with sun decks, viewing balconies, a library, a fitness area, a spacious glass-enclosed dining room and elevators servicing every deck. Double staterooms with balconies are quite large (between 308 and 425 square feet) and well-appointed, fully stocked with everything one needs to relax in this “home away from home.”

Pearl MistCATEGORY G $11,995Cabins on 2nd or 3rd deck with two twin beds or one king bed. Large picture window and door to private balcony. Approx. 308 square feet, including balcony.

CATEGORY H $12,795Cabins on 3rd deck with two twin beds or one king bed. Large picture window and door to private balcony. Approx. 308 square feet, including balcony.

CATEGORY K $13,295Cabins on 4th deck with two twin beds or one king bed. Sliding glass doors that open onto private balcony. Approx. 308 square feet, including balcony.

CATEGORY L $13,595Cabins on 5th deck with two twin beds or one king bed. Sliding glass doors that open onto private balcony. Approx. 308 square feet, including balcony.

CATEGORY R $14,495Cabins on 3rd or 4th deck with two twin beds or one king bed. Sliding glass doors that open onto private balcony. Approx. 425 square feet, including balcony.

CATEGORY S $14,995, single occupancy** Cabins on 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th deck with one twin bed. Large picture window and door to private balcony. Approx. 211 square feet, including balcony.

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D A T E S

July 15 to 27, 2018 (13 days)

S I Z E

Limited to 49 Stanford participants. Please note that the Pearl Mist capacity is 210 passengers, and Stanford Travel/Study will occupy a portion of the cabins onboard. Select excursions and some special programming will be exclusive to Stanford participants.

I N C L U D E D

1 night of deluxe hotel accommodations in Toronto 11-night cruise aboard the Pearl Mist 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratu-ities to guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Individual transfers and baggage handling on program arrival day and one group transfer on departure day Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacua-tion insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book and travel information Services of our profes-sional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O T I N C L U D E D

International and U.S. domestic airfare Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/inter-

ruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T S

You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location of the program and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart.

W H A T T O E X P E C T

Our trip offers the opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery of the Great Lakes region at a gentle pace. Most of our touring is done by motor coach. Some excursions involve short walks up to one mile long and walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestone, and up and down gentle hills. Participants must be physically fit and in good health and should feel comfortable walking on a slightly rocking surface aboard ship. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?lakes2018 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship

arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in October 2017 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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TELEPHONE (650) 725-1093 EMAIL travelstudy@alumni.stanford.edu

“The trip was wonderful, and each shore excursion was memorable in its own way.”

alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudy

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FROM TORON TO TO CH IC AGO A BOA RD T HE PE A R L M IST

Ju l y 15 to 27, 2018

Stanford Travel/StudyFrances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center326 Galvez StreetStanford, CA 94305-6105(650) 725-1093

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS