Nature and culture

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Take a cruise on the majestic Saint Lawrence
and discover all the promises it has ever vowed to keep.

A unique waterway

Gulf, estuary, fjord, majestic islands and distinctive shores. An unsurpassed visual experience.

Notre Dame du Saguenay Statue  (crédit : MTOQ, Paul Hurteau & Claude Parent)Untouched. Unmatched. Unforgettable.

A complex ecosystem

Nourishing waters in abundance and rich marine life; 13 species of marine mammals, colonies of aquatic birds, Atlantic salmon and other fish and shellfish.

Landscapes formed by glaciers

The effects of glaciation on the soil and vegetation; mountains and cultivated valleys.

Whales watching  (crédit : ACSL, Marc Loiselle ) Forillon National Park of Canada (crédit : Michel Julien, ATRG)

An historic journey

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.

Mingan Archipelago National Park  (crédit : Parcs Canada, E. Le Bel) Étang-du-Nord lighthouse, Îles de la Madeleine  (crédit : Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine, Michel Bonato)

Remarkable cities

Centres of architecture, history, industry and culture. Québec, the only fortified city in North America, celebrated 400 years of history in 2008; Montréal, city of culture and gastronomical excellence, is renowned for its many festivals and singular way of life; Trois-Rivières, Cultural Capital of Canada in 2009, will be marking its 375th anniversary, while Gaspé, also in 2009, will commemorate 475 years of French history and presence in North America.

The francophone culture

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.

Horse-drawn carriage in Old Québec (crédit : Office du tourisme de Québec, Yves Tessier) Québec flag (crédit : MTOQ, JP Huard)

A First Nations presence

A culture and lifestyle still very present in outlying regions, diverse First Nation communities such as the Huron, Micmac and Innu peoples.

Ecotourism

Numerous nature outings are available to all: excursions at sea, wildlife observation, interpretation activities, kayak, fishing, walking, and cycling.

Amerindian in a Innu camp (credit : Adéline Basile) Sea kayaking, Percé Rock National Park (crédit : Michel Julien, ATRG )

Captivating excursions

Manic-5 hydroelectric complex, Anticosti Island, salmon fishing, flying over the Saguenay Fjord in a seaplane.

A tradition of hospitality

A warm welcome, impeccable service and diversified activities at port.

Hydroelectric dam Manic-5 (crédit : Hydro-Québec) Boat and Notre Dame du Saguenay Statue (crédit : Promotion Saguenay, Alain Dumas)

Cruise the Saint-Lawrence

84 rue St-Germain Est, suite 206
Rimouski (Quebec)
Canada G5L 1A6

Phone : (418) 725-0135
Fax : (418) 724-7238
E-mail :
Website : www.cruisesaintlawrence.com

Printed on : Saturday, March 13, 2010