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  Montréal
  
  A festive, gourmet metropolis
  
  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!
  
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- Trois-Rivières
  
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  Trois-Rivières
  
  Cultural Capital of Canada
  
  The wharves at Trois-Rivières are located adjacent to the city's central core, internationally renowned for its originality, and a stone's throw from a classified historic district which played a surprisingly important role in the colonization of Québec. Outside the city, only minutes a way, lies a genuinely enchanting and all but untouched natural playground ever popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
  
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- Québec
  
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  Québec
  
  A historic city in a romantic setting
  
  Discovered in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Québec City was the first European colony founded north of Mexico's Rio Grande. More than ever Québec City offers many festivals and attractions to all cruise passengers. Québec City: Here and Now!
  
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- Saguenay
  
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  Saguenay
  
  Where ocean and inland water meet
  The Saguenay region is one of the most beautiful areas in Québec. It consists of 14 municipalities with some 172,000 inhabitants. This leg of your trip will unveil a rich, natural setting that wraps around a vibrant urban life, making this stopover an unforgettable experience.
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- Baie-Comeau
  
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  Baie-Comeau
  
  In the footsteps of the pioneers
  
  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.
  
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- Sept-Îles
  
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  Sept-Îles
  
  Port city meets Innu culture
  
  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.
  
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- Havre-Saint-Pierre
  
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  Havre-Saint-Pierre
  
  Natural heritage and mysterious archipelago
  
  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.
  
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- Gaspésie
  
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  Gaspésie
  
  Stone giants thrust out of the sea
  
  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.
  
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- Îles de la Madeleine
  
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  Îles de la Madeleine
  
  An archipelago between sky and sea
  
  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.
  
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Îles de la Madeleine

An archipelago between sky and sea

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.

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Activities

Our ports of call offer an assortment of activities to suit all tastes. We have selected a few that will definitely please you. To view the complete list of activities offered at each port of call, please consult the tourist information.

La Grave historical site
Directions from the port
La Grave is a site that is filled with history. Meet the artists and craftspeople, visit a salt works, experience our history at the Musée de la Mer, discover our marine species at the Aquarium, take a stroll down the pedestrian footpath or savour the tasty fare the many restaurants have to offer:
Capacity:
- Individual visitors: unlimited
- 100-person capacity at the Musée de la Mer, the Aquarium des Îles and the Boutique Les Artisans du sable
Le site d'autrefois
Directions from the port
Life size or miniature, the Site d'Autrefois depicts the Islands of yesteryear. Visit the interior of a traditional house and a farmhouse with live animals. A Madelinot fisherman vividly interprets the evolution of the fisherman's life. Splendid landscapes from the observatory.

Capacity:
- Individual visitors: unlimited
- Guided tour : 85 visitors.
Le site de la côte
Directions from the port
The site de la côte offers boutiques, an interpretation centre, theatre venues, a restaurant with terrace, and animation site close to the Port of l'Étang-du-Nord. We also invite you to get some fresh air on our walking and cycling trails with departure points at La Côte.

Capacity:
- Individual visitors: unlimited
- Interpretation centre : 35 to 40 visitors.
Le Fumoir d'Antan - Smoked Herring economuseum
Directions from the port
At the Fumoir d'Antan you will discover traditional smoke houses. For over three generations, the Arseneau family has smoked herring. Come and taste our latest products, whether smoked naturally or with aromatic oils.

Capacity:
- 100 visitors.
La Méduse Glassworks
Directions from the port
An artistic glassworks located in a historical building called "La grande école". Blown and moulded glass. Open stock and sets, featuring utility and decorative pieces. Boutique and workshop open year-round, offering free observation of craftspeople at work.

Capacity:
- 100 people
C.A.M.I. Historical and Heritage complex
Directions from the port
A historical and heritage complex located in a former little red schoolhouse built in 1921. Exhibition on the Anglophone heritage and culture of the islands. Artefacts and photos from the era. Also visit the commemorative park erected in memory of veterans and the Musée des Vétérans.
Capacity:
- 50 people
Seal Interpretive Centre
Directions from the port
Discover the four species of seals that frequent the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and their ties to the people of the Magdalen Islands. Don't miss the multi-image "Histoires de glaces/A history of ice" presentation. Enjoy a tour with a guide-interpreter.

Capacity:
- 50 people
La Salicorne, Auberge et Escapade
Directions from the port
L'Auberge la Salicorne (formerly knows as Le Club Vacances Les Îles) offers different aquatic activities including windsurfing, ocean kayaking, and tour of isothermal caves and habitats. Take a guided hike and discover the Pointe de l'Est National Wildlife Reserve.

Capacity:
- 50 people
And if you have a little more time:
- Les Excursions de la lagune
- Ocean excursions
- Centre nautique l'Istorlet
Restaurants

Restaurants on the Îles de la Madeleine distinguish themselves with a vast choice of gastronomic fare. The Islands' regional cuisine has earned its acclaim, thanks to its quality, originality and taste.
Shopping

Several boutiques offer an array of objects created by local artists. Visit the artisans in their workshops, discover their trade, watch them mould clay or sand, blow glass or polish stone, and discover the originality of Madelinot culture.
Airport

Directions from the port

The Îles de la Madeleine airport with flights to Gaspé, Québec and Montréal is located 9 km from the Cap-aux-Meules port.