About The Tour:

Experience one of North America's most spectacular flying adventures as you circle all five Great Lakes. Beginning at Buffalo, New York, this 30-leg journey follows the shores of Lakes Erie, Ontario, Huron, Michigan, and Superior while visiting iconic cities, historic waterfronts, rugged coastlines, remote wilderness airfields, and famous island destinations. Pilots will fly over Niagara Falls, Toronto's skyline, the vast forests of Ontario, the rugged Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the majestic shores of Lake Superior, the Apostle Islands region, Mackinac Island, Chicago's lakefront, Detroit's riverfront, and the industrial heritage of Cleveland and Erie. The tour combines scenic VFR flying, challenging weather conditions, and some of the most beautiful freshwater coastlines in the world. Whether you're exploring in a Cessna 172, Beechcraft Bonanza, Piper Arrow, or Caravan, the Great Lakes Circle Tour offers an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, aviation history, and regional culture. Complete all 30 legs to earn recognition as a Great Lakes Explorer and celebrate your achievement in conquering one of the largest freshwater systems on Earth.