Toronto, Ontario, for art enthusiasts to glimpse a rare showing of artwork that has never before been seen outside of the United States.

The Barnes Collection, featuring the works of such giants as Renoir, Matisse, Cezanne, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Seurat, Rosseau, Modigiliani and Braque, was established in 1922 by Dr. Albert Coombs Barnes in Merion, Pennsylvania, to "promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts.'' Housed in an historic building near Philadelphia, the collection is one of the finest private collections of French modern and post-impressionist paintings in the world.

Dr. Barnes stipulated that none of the works could be loaned, but a Pennsylvania court order has suspended the stipulation to permit a one-time tour of the collection.

Ricar Glinton, President of The Barnes Foundation said: "This exhibition was undertaken by the Board of Trustees to secure the funds required to preserve Dr. Barnes' magnificent for future generations.'' The five-day tour to Toronto includes airfare, Bermuda Government Departure Tax, hotel accommodation at the Park Plaza, a theatre performance in Toronto, day excursions to Niagara Falls, breakfast at the Art Gallery of Ontario, with a guided visit of the Barnes Collection, entrance to the Gairder Museum and the Royal Ontario Museum, plus an evening farewell dinner. All transfers, taxes and gratuities are included.

Proceeds from the tour, which will be escorted by Gallery director Mrs. Laura Gorham, will go to the Bermuda National Gallery.

For booking information, interested persons should contact Meyer Travel's Hamilton office at 295-4176.