North American enthusiasm and European charm, a dynamic cultural scene, diverse architecture where past and present come together, rich gastronomy, festival after festival, gathering places where creativity is expressed without limits... Montréal offers its visitors all of this and much more!
The wharves in Trois-Rivières are located in animated downtown core and historical district that are reminiscent of the colonization of Québec. Nature that is truly characteristic of Québec is just minutes away.
Discovered in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Québec City was the first European colony founded north of Mexico's Rio Grande. In 2008, Québec City is celebrating its 400th anniversary and hosting great festivities reminiscent of past and present celebrations, in addition to setting a positive outlook on its future.
The Baie-Comeau region's landscape has been shaped by glacial retreats and extraordinary and unusual natural phenomena such as a meteorite, which caused the immense Manicouagan crater.
NAKAUINANU - The port of call of Sept-Îles proposes a unique cultural experience with the meeting of two nations, where the past is conjugated in the present. The rich history of the Innu Community just as that of the population of Sept-Îles, is unveiled to you in all of its splendour... in the middle of a landscape that will take your breath away.
The Havre-Saint-Pierre port of call welcomes you to its chain or islands and islets whose beauty will take your breath away. The Mingan Archipelago will inspire you with its mysteriously-shaped and unique monoliths. You are sure to be charmed by the unique accent that is characteristic of the region, and which eloquently speaks of its Acadian roots.
Embraced by the rich waters of the estuary and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, this stopover will charm you with its sharp cliffs, its uneven coastline and its breathtaking mountains. The tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, comprising the ports of Gaspé, Percé, and Chandler, will take your breath away with its strikingly beautiful landscapes.
A stop in the Îles de la Madeleine will provide a unique and unforgettable experience thanks to the area's insulated authentic culture and vast natural spaces. The archipelago has a well-preserved natural heritage, extraordinarily beautiful marine landscapes and an exceptional coastline. You will also be greeted with the proverbial welcome of the Îles' warm and genuine inhabitants.
Gulf, estuary, fjord, majestic islands and distinctive shores. An unsurpassed visual experience.
Nourishing waters abundant with rich marine life; 13 species of marine mammals, colonies of aquatic birds, Atlantic salmon and other fish and shellfish.
The effects of glaciation on the soil and vegetation; mountains and cultivated valleys.
Forillon, Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock, Mingan Archipelago, Anticosti Island, Gaspésie National Park, Chic-Chocs Mountain, the Fjord and the Saguenay Park. UNESCO world heritage sites: the Miguasha fossil site, the historic borough of Old Québec and lac Saint-Pierre.
The discovery of Canada by Jacques Cartier and Champlain; a history of colonization, immigration and industrialization; a seaway punctuated with heritage lighthouses proudly erected on the capes and cliffs of its islands and shores.
Thanks to their architectural, historical, industrial and cultural characteristics. Québec, the only fortified city in North America, which in 2008 will celebrate 400 years of history; Montréal, cultural and gourmet metropolis, renowned for its festivals and way of life.
A unique human experience in North America; festive traditions, a warm welcome, the French language on a daily basis. A cultural mosaic where First Nations and descendants of the first French, Irish, Basque and English immigrants cohabit with new arrivals from around the world.
A culture and lifestyle still very present in the regions, diverse First Nation communities such as the Huron, Micmac and Innu peoples.
Numerous nature outings are available to all: excursions at sea, wildlife observation, interpretation activities, kayak, fishing, walking, and cycling.
Manic-5 hydroelectric complex, Anticosti Island, salmon fishing, flying over the Saguenay Fjord in a seaplane.
A warm welcome, impeccable service and diversified activities at port.