Sarnia's 39th annual St. Clair River seniors cruise aboard the Duc D'Orleans. (Photo by Melanie Irwin)Sarnia's 39th annual St. Clair River seniors cruise aboard the Duc D'Orleans. (Photo by Melanie Irwin)
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Seniors cruise sets sail Monday

The Sarnia Seniors Cruise along the St. Clair River sets sail on Monday.

The annual tradition was started in 1978 by former CHOK Hotline host, the late Peter Henderson.

As many as 2,000 seniors have been known to make their way down to the Front St. dock, in Centennial Park, to enjoy a free ride on the Duc D'Orleans II each year.

Tickets are available in person only on a first come, first served basis starting at 8 a.m.

Departure times are at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.

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