15 Day French Canada and the Great Lakes

A refreshing blend of attractions await you on this feature-filled voyage. Begin in enchanting Quebec City - know for its old world charm and joie de vivre. Visit Canada's second largest metropolis, Montreal, with its vibrant French and English cultural history. Sail the scenic St. Lawrence and learn of its wonderful history. Explore the narrow channels and hidden coves that are home to the picturesque Thousand Islands. You may also opt for a trip to the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls.

All of these intriguing destinations are highlighted with the unique opportunity to cruise four of the five Great Lakes of North America!

Lake Ontario — The 14th-largest lake in the world, Lake Ontario is one of the deepest of the Great Lakes. Bottlenecking at Niagara Falls, the Welland and Erie canals were built to allow ships to pass from one lake to another.

Lake Erie — The 11th-largest lake in the world, Lake Erie is the warmest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes; it is world-renowned for its walleye fishery.

Lake Huron — The fifth-largest lake in the world and second-largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Huron was the first of the five lakes to be discovered by European explorers and is scattered with many historically significant shipwrecks.

Lake Michigan — The sixth-largest lake in the world and third-largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan’s cul-de-sac formation causes its water to circulate slowly and exposes it to small lunar tidal effects

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Day 1 - QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC
Board the Spirit of Nantucket this afternoon in beautiful Québec City.
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Day 2 - QUÉBEC CITY
French-speaking Québec City combines the grace of old Europe with a modern vitality. Visit the Parliament Building and the rolling Plains of Abraham. Join an optional excursion this afternoon to
St. Anne de Beaupre Church, or walk Old Québec City’s cobblestone streets, browsing through its shops and galleries. BLD

Day 3 - CRUISING THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER / MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC
Sailing the St. Lawrence River toward Montréal, pass the town of Trois Rivières (Three Rivers) at the confluence of the St. Maurice and St. Lawrence Rivers. Arriving in Montréal, the Spirit of Nantucket will tie up near Vieux Montréal — the old section of the city. Savor the entrancing atmosphere of the Old City during a walking tour that passes the Ville Marie Mission site, Château Ramezay, and the Bonsecours Market area.
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Day 4 - MONTRÉAL / CRUISING THE ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL SEAWAY
Standing at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, is the island of Montréal. Explore Saint Paul Street or the festive waterfront piers independently. An optional excursion features avant-garde architecture, the residential suburbs of Westmount and East End, and the elaborate Basilica of Notre Dame de Bonsecours. Return to the ship for lunch and an afternoon of cruising along the St. Lawrence International Seaway. BLD

Day 5 - CRUISING THE ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL SEAWAY & THOUSAND ISLANDS / LAKE ONTARIO
Continue sailing the seaway through the splendor of Ontario’s Thousand Islands region. Leaving St. Lawrence Seaway, begin cruising Lake Ontario toward Niagara Falls.
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Day 6 - CRUISING THE WELLAND CANAL (FOR NIAGARA FALLS)
The 27-mile Welland Canal is our starting point for exploring Niagara Falls. From the Canadian side of the falls, board the legendary Maid of the Mist for a close view of both the Canadian and American falls.
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Day 7 - CRUISING LAKE ERIE
Our onboard experts provide informative presentations as you relax and sail toward Windsor.
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Day 8 - WINDSOR, ONTARIO
Windsor, once a major hub of the French fur trade, now features several beautiful gardens, including Queen Elizabeth II Sunken Gardens and Coventry Gardens. An optional full-day outing takes you to the Henry Ford Museum, and adjacent Greenfield Village.
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Day 9 - CRUISING LAKE HURON
Cruise through Lake Huron, once traveled by Native Americans in search of the plentiful fish of the Great Lakes, and later by French fur traders and early explorers. BLD

Day 10 - MACKINAW CITY (FOR MACKINAC ISLAND), MICHIGAN
Mackinac Island has been a central port in the Great Lakes since the American Revolution. A short ferry ride takes you “downtown,” where you’ll find boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Explore this automobile-free island by horse-drawn carriage, and see Fort Mackinac, built by the British in 1780. This afternoon, join fellow guests for lunch at the Grand Hotel, known for its splendor and gracious hospitality.
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Day 11 - CRUISING LAKE MICHIGAN / NORTHPORT, MICHIGAN
Northport overlooks Grand Traverse Bay near the tip of Leelanau County’s Peninsula. Spend the afternoon exploring Northport, a picture-perfect town with its marina, waterfront, unique shops, galleries, and restaurants.
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Day 12 - CRUISING LAKE MICHIGAN / STURGEON BAY (FOR DOOR COUNTY), WISCONSIN
Visit Sturgeon Bay, exploring the charming waterfront, visiting the Door County Historical Museum and appreciating Door County’s distinctive beauty.
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Day 13 - MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
Manitowoc’s shipyard was one of the most important naval production facilities during World War II. Tour the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and the World War II submarine USS Cobia, or explore independently. BLD

Day 14 - CRUISING LAKE MICHIGAN / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Chicago offers fine museums, elegant shopping, excellent restaurants and jazz and blues clubs. From our location at Navy Pier, explore this vibrant city via riverboat, learning about the city’s marvelous architectural heritage.
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Day 15 - CHICAGO
After breakfast, disembark the Spirit of Nantucket and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B

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