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St. John’s to Halifax, Canada - 9/7/10

Rendez-vous à Québec: 15-night itinerary, September 7 to September 22, 2010.

Nature lovers will find much to appreciate in this voyage, which includes an excursion to Newfoundland’s largest seabird colony; a visit to Gros Morne National Park, a ruggedly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site; and Zodiac trips into prime birding spots, Mingan Archipelago, Gaspé Peninsula and Iles-de-la-Madeleine. In Québec City, you’ll explore such man-made wonders as Le Château Frontenac and the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

 
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Day
01

St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada     September 7, 2010

Arrive in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada and check into your included hotel.

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02

St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada     September 8, 2010

Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of St. John’s en route to the ship.

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03

Cape St. Mary, Newfoundland, Canada     September 9, 2010

Stop in at Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve, one of the world’s best places to see major colonies of nesting seabirds.

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04

Ile Saint-Pierre, France     September 10, 2010

In Saint-Pierre, experience French culture on a small scale and visit the new Musée Héritage with its 19th and 20th-century artifacts.

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05
Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada      September 11, 2010

Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an area of great natural beauty with a rich variety of wildlife.


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06

Harrington Harbor / Iles Sainte-Marie, Québec, Canada     September 12, 2010

Harrington Harbor has wooden boardwalks that lead to handicraft galleries. Excursions offshore to the Iles Sainte-Marie offer fine bird watching.

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07

Mingan Archipelago, Québec, Canada     September 13, 2010

After a walk with a naturalist, visit the Mingan Island Cetacean Study headquarters to learn about local whale populations. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day
08
At Sea     September 14, 2010
Day
09

St. Lawrence / Saguenay River, Québec, Canada     September 15, 2010

Keep your binoculars handy as we cruise up the scenic Saguenay River. The mouth is one of the world’s best places to watch whales.

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10
Québec City, Québec, Canada     September 16, 2010

Explore North America’s only walled city with cobblestone streets, churches, cafés and boutiques in buildings over 400 years old. Highlights include Le Château Frontenac and the Shrine of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré.


Day
11

Québec City, Québec, Canada     September 17, 2010

Explore Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on your own.

Day
12
At Sea     September 18, 2010
Day
13

Percé / Ile Bonaventure, Québec, Canada     September 19, 2010

We start the day in this charming French village, then visit Bonaventure Island, known for its gannet colonies and diverse hiking trails. (Zodiac landing or touring)

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14

Iles de la Madeleine, Québec, Canada     September 20, 2010

Shop for one-of-a-kind treasures in the Iles de la Madeleine, known for numerous studios, galleries and boutiques. (Zodiac landing or touring)

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15

Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada     September 21, 2010

Explore the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Canada’s largest historical reconstruction, and enjoy the reenactment of life in 1744.

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16

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada     September 22, 2010

Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.

All meals are included aboard the ship.