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
Today, explore Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve on a full-day adventure by Motor-coach. This is one of the world’s best places to see major colonies of nesting seabirds and the continent's third largest gannet colony. Adult gannets are magnificent – snowy white with a black-tipped wingspan of nearly 6 feet! Watch them on the spectacular sea cliffs and look for whales below. You may also see moose and caribou as a knowledgeable local host guides you through this stunning Newfoundland reserve. Lunch and a berry wine tasting are included. Return to the hotel in St. John’s in late afternoon. Later, join your fellow explorers for a welcome dinner.
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03 | Cape St. Mary, Newfoundland, Canada September 9, 2010
This morning, you will take a charter flight to Ile Saint Pierre, France.
Set foot on the French soil of Ile Saint-Pierre, one of an 8-island archipelago that is the only remaining remnant of France’s former colonial empire. Named after St. Peter (patron of fishermen), the island’s economy still relies on fishing and crabbing. Explore the community of Saint-Pierre on a guided tour and enjoy tales of Al Capone, prohibition and shipwrecks.
Visit the new Musée Héritage with 19th and 20th-century artifacts. Also tour the scenic coastline and countryside, pausing at a whale-watching lookout and French-style graveyard.
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04 | Ile Saint-Pierre, France September 10, 2010
Today is a day at sea exploring the rugged coastline of Ile Miquelon . Be on the look out for seals and whales in addition to the myriad of seabirds found here.
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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. | 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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