St. John’s to Halifax, Canada - 9/7/10Rendez-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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01 | St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada September 7, 2010
Arrive in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada and check into your included hotel. | Day
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. | Day
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. | Day
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. | Day
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. | Day
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
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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. | Day
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.
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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
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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) | Day
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) | Day
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. | Day
16 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada September 22, 2010
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage. |
All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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