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  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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  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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  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
  
  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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  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
  
  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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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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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.

The Garden of the Glaciers
Directions from the port
The Garden of the Glaciers allows you to experience spectacular maritime landscapes formed by glaciers through multiple activities such as Tyrolean traverses, hiking, sea kayaking, and interpretive cruises. Opening of the Glacier Exploration Center in June 2009.

Capacity:
- Upon request-according to activity.
Domaine de l'ours noir
Directions from the port
The Domaine invites you to observe the American black bear and its competitor the wolf in the freedom of nature. The rate of successful observations is 99.9%. In a sheltered building, glassed-in on three sides, you can admire animals only a few metres away. A terrific experience.

Capacity:
- 90 visitors.
Manic-5, le barrage Daniel-Johnson
Directions from the port
This most remarkable installation of the Manic-Outardes hydroelectric complex is located 214 km north of Baie-Comeau and it is the largest dam in the world with multiple arches and buttresses (height 214 m, length 1.3 km). The Daniel-Johnson dam holds the Manicouagan reservoir with a surface area of 2000 km2. Access is only possible by air.

Capacity:
- Upon request.
Parc nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes
Directions from the port
Thirty minutes from Baie-Comeau with naturalists offering guided tours on cleared trails, you will discover exuberant wildlife and vegetation, including a salt-water march of 1210 acres, 250 species of birds, sand dunes, and unlimited beaches.

Capacity:
- Guided tours : 150 visitors
- Individual visitors : 500 visitors.
Barrage hydroélectrique Manic-2
Directions from the port
Manic-2 is an important hollow-joint gravity dam and the first one to be put in service at the Manic-Outardes complex. It is here that in 1965 Hydro-Québec operated the first 735,000 V line in the world. Visitors will visit an enormous alternator and learn how electricity is produced.

Capacity:
- 115 visitors.
Village forestier d'Antan of Franquelin
Directions from the port
Located 20 minutes from the Baie-Comeau port facilities, at this site you can enjoy a guided tour featuring the North Shore's forestry history including activities such as tree-cutting, hauling, log driving and life in the forest. Typical buildings as well as items and photos from the era depict the living conditions and lifestyle of lumberjacks from yesteryear.

Capacity:
- Guided tour: 100 people
And if you have a little more time:
- Les fresques de l'église Sainte-Amélie
- Hydroplane and helicopter tours (overview)
- Hike through the Pointe-Saint-Gilles forest
- City Tour
- Heritage tour
- Exhibitions
Restaurants

Baie-Comeau offers an array of restaurants for every taste, from gourmet meals to family favourites and local specialties. Let yourself be tempted by one of our local products including seafood, venison, fish, wildberries, etc.
Shopping

In addition to three shopping centres, Baie-Comeau offers the possibility of shopping on the commercial arteries of the Plateau and Place La Salle, the latter of which shines under the theme of "Baie-Comeau, a Company Town".
Airport

Directions from the port
The regional airport is located 30 km from port and offers direct flights to Québec and Montréal.