Quebec and Newfoundland Adventure

Montreal is one of North America’s great cultural capitals, where European heritage and contemporary creativity intersect. A UNESCO City of Design, the city is renowned for its architecture, museums, and vibrant arts scene. Explore Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets and historic squares, admire the soaring interior of Basilique Notre-Dame, and discover museums and galleries that reflect the city’s French roots and modern spirit. Then, visit distinct neighborhoods such as Plateau Mont-Royal showcasing Montreal’s trendier and more artistic side.

With its village main street and many restaurants and bars, charming Cap aux Meules is the gateway to the Magdalen Islands Archipelago located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The port bustles with fishing boats, ferries, and a well-equipped marina offering a huge travel lift crane for dry dock. Sites to see include the church of St. Pierre, constructed from the wreckage of ships and the lighthouse which now warns of the offshore shoals.

This self-governing French territory offers a rare cultural experience — a piece of France set just off the coast of North America. St. Pierre blends French and North American influences through its architecture, language, and history. Museums and archives trace the islands’ story from prehistoric settlement through fishing, Prohibition-era intrigue, and modern life. Additional highlights include, scenic coastal landscapes, historic walking routes, and small-scale maritime heritage, noticeable everywhere you turn.

Considered one of North America's oldest settlements, St. John's is a charming blend of winding streets, colorful row houses, hidden alleyways and a bustling harbor. Visit Quidi Vidi, St. John's village-within-a-city, and Signal Hill where small wooden houses cling to the cliff-sides and Cabot Tower stands guard. A highlight of the visit is The Rooms, an exceptional museum and archive documenting Newfoundland and Labrador’s maritime heritage, settlement, and culture, located next to the twin clock towers of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Considered one of North America's oldest settlements, St. John's is a charming blend of winding streets, colorful row houses, hidden alleyways and a bustling harbor. Visit Quidi Vidi, St. John's village-within-a-city, and Signal Hill where small wooden houses cling to the cliff-sides and Cabot Tower stands guard. A highlight of the visit is The Rooms, an exceptional museum and archive documenting Newfoundland and Labrador’s maritime heritage, settlement, and culture, located next to the twin clock towers of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Red Bay is one of the most significant maritime archaeology sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the center of a vast 16th-century Basque whaling operation, the area preserves shipwrecks, artifacts, and historic landscapes that reveal the origins of industrial whaling. Museums and guided walks bring this extraordinary history to life, offering insight into early transatlantic exploration and the harsh realities of life along the Labrador coast.

Located within Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bonne Bay and Woody Point sit amid an ancient landscape shaped by glaciers and tectonic forces. Fjords, mountains, and coastal ecosystems create a natural classroom where geology, marine life, and human history intersect. Small but information-rich museums and interpretive centers near the waterfront deepen understanding of the region’s natural history.IMPORTANT: To accommodate the afternoon shore excursion, the ship will reposition from Woody Point to Norris Point at approximately 12:30PM.All Aboard will be 12:00PM.

Situated at the northern end of the St. Lawrence River, Havre St. Pierre is home to the eerie limestone structures of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. Tourism contributes hugely to the economy of this small town noted for the unique variety of flora and fauna found here such as the rare Mingan Thistle and puffins. Excellent fishing is also found here, made up of snow crab, scallops, lobster and salmon. Just steps from the pier, a local museum introduces the history, ecology, and settlement of Quebec’s North Coast and explores the region’s distinctive landscape and cultural heritage.

A focal point of French culture and one of North America's oldest and most beautiful cities, Quebec City sits above the St. Lawrence River on a rocky spur with 328-foot cliffs. This French-speaking city was established in 1608 with the only fortified city walls remaining in America north of Mexico, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Old Town is packed with museums, cobblestone streets and mansard-roofed houses begging to be explored. Other historic attractions include the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Notre Dame Basilica, Battlefields Park and Terrasse Dufferin.

Montreal is one of North America’s great cultural capitals, where European heritage and contemporary creativity intersect. A UNESCO City of Design, the city is renowned for its architecture, museums, and vibrant arts scene. Explore Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets and historic squares, admire the soaring interior of Basilique Notre-Dame, and discover museums and galleries that reflect the city’s French roots and modern spirit. Then, visit distinct neighborhoods such as Plateau Mont-Royal showcasing Montreal’s trendier and more artistic side.