Rendez-vous à Québec

St. John’s to Halifax

Nature lovers will find much to appreciate in this voyage, which includes an excursion to Newfoundland’s largest seabird colony; a visit to Gros Morne National Park, a ruggedly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site; and Zodiac trips into prime birding spots, Mingan Archipelago, Gaspé Peninsula and Iles de la Madeleine. In Québec City, you’ll explore such man-made wonders as Le Château Frontenac and the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

Itinerary

Day 1 - St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Arrive in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada and check into your included hotel.

Day 2 - St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of St. John’s en route to the ship.

Day 3 - Cape Sainte-Marie, Québec, Canada
Stop in at Cape Sainte-Marie’s Ecological Reserve, one of the world’s best places to see major colonies of nesting seabirds.

Day 4 - Ile Saint-Pierre, France
In Saint-Pierre, experience French culture on a small scale and visit the new Musée Héritage with its 19th and 20th-century artifacts.

Day 5 - Gros Morne National Park, Québec, Canada
Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an area of great natural beauty with a rich variety of wildlife.

Day 6 - Harrington Harbor / Iles Sainte-Marie, Québec, Canada
Harrington Harbor has wooden boardwalks that lead to handicraft galleries. Excursions offshore to the Iles Sainte-Marie offer fine bird watching.

Day 7 - Mingan Archipelago, Québec, Canada
After a walk with a naturalist, visit the Mingan Island Cetacean Study headquarters to learn about local whale populations. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - St. Lawrence / Saguenay River, Québec, Canada
Keep your binoculars handy as we cruise up the scenic Saguenay River. The mouth is one of the world’s best places to watch whales.

Day 10 - Québec City, Québec, Canada
Explore North America’s only walled city with cobblestone streets, churches, cafés and boutiques in buildings over 400 years old. Highlights include Le Château Frontenac and the Shrine of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré.

Day 11 - Québec City, Québec, Canada
Explore Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on your own.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Percé / Ile Bonaventure, Québec, Canada
We start the day in this charming French village, then visit Bonaventure Island, known for its gannet colonies and diverse hiking trails. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 14 - Iles de la Madeleine, Québec, Canada
Shop for one-of-a-kind treasures in the Iles de la Madeleine, known for numerous studios, galleries and boutiques. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 15 - Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Explore the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Canada’s largest historical reconstruction, and enjoy the reenactment of life in 1744.

Day 16 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.

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