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Sailing the St. Lawrence River
A true full masted Sailing Ship
DAY 1: Fly to Toronto, Ontario
From your local airport, you will fly to
Toronto today, with Westjet airlines. After
you get your luggage, you’ll catch the
shuttle but to the hotel.
DAY 2: Toronto to Montreal
Joining together this morning from various
points in Southern Ontario, we set out for
Montreal. Upon our arrival a guided city tour
will introduce you to the wonderful French
Canadian atmosphere of this incredible city.
The evening is yours to explore the city on
your own.
DAY 3: Montreal to Quebec City
Enjoy breakfast in your Hotel before we
depart for Quebec City, a city that resembles
no other city in the world. Founded more
than three and a half centuries ago, it is a
city steeped in history. This afternoon a
complete orientation tour of historic Quebec
City, including Upper Town, Lower Town,
Old Quebec, Plains of Abraham, La Citadelle,
Place Royale and points of interest in
modern Quebec City. Enjoy your evening by
sampling some of Quebec’s Restaurants or
exciting night life. (B)
DAY 4: Quebec City Port
A relaxing breakfast this morning as
you prepare for boarding the ship at
noon today. Setting sail in the afternoon
we head through a river overflowing in
riches. You will marvel at the immense St.
Lawrence River with its bewitching isles,
numerous whales, wide variety of seabirds
and unforgettable sunsets. You will be
enchanted by the ancestral villages dotting
the length of its banks. It’s an overnight
cruise and a chance to relax, get oriented
with the ship and enjoy the scenic coastline.
(B,D)
DAY 5: Tadoussac, QC
With the sun rising, we wake in Tadoussac,
home to the majesty of the St. Lawrence
River, the Saguenay Fjord. Activities
are endless this day, from hiking or
experiencing the Sand Dunes to visiting any
one of the five museums and interpretation
centers. Your tour director will assist
you with all the choices available. In the
evening we will enjoy local seafood, fine
cheeses, innovative maple desserts and of
course the wine of the region. (B,L,D)
DAY 6: Saguenay, QC – L’anse-Saint
Jean
In the morning we set sail in the Saguenay
Fjord. The fjord is unique to the world by
its geographic location, the fantastic history
and the distribution of the population that
settled along the entire length of its shores.
A naturalist joins us for this part of the sail
giving insight into this magical area. For
lunch the Chef prepares an on deck mixed
grill of local game and seafood seasoned
with true Quebec maritime flavour. Docking
this late afternoon in L’Anse-Saint-Jean,
you will have time explore this unique area.
The evening finds us feasting on the Chef’s
regional creations as we’re entertained by
local musicians. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: L’Ile aux Lievres
At sunrise, we set sail to Ile aux Lievres.
Various sailing activities will be available
for you to encounter this morning. Keep
you binoculars handy as it’s a great spot for
viewing porpoises, humpbacks and menke
whales that all frequent this area. (B,L,D)
DAY 8: La Malbaie – Grosse Ile
This morning we enjoy breakfast while we
are sailing, surrounded by vast scenery as
we set our course for La Malbaie. A mixture
of mountains and forests, La Malbaie is
located in Quebec’s Charlivoix County.
Breathtaking scenery and unprecedented
hospitality also play a part in the allure.
The day is filled with nature and exploring,
your tour director will assist you with your
endless choices. Late afternoon we set
sail on a “Happy Hour” cocktail cruise with
wine tasting, traditional folk music and the
Chef preparing one his famous regional
creations, fit for a King. (B,L,D)
11 Days
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CS8071 JUL 10
Cost Includes:
a Round-trip airfare from
Gateway City to/from Toronto
a Relaxing Motor Coach Travel
a Four nights accommodation
and hotel taxes
a Luggage handling
a Eight Breakfasts including
those on the ship
a Guided tours of Montreal &
Quebec City
a Six day sailing aboard the Tall
Ship Caledonia
a Modern finely appointed cabin
a Local gourmet Cuisine &
Beverages
a Hands-on sail training program
a Onboard guest entertainers
a Step-on Guides – Parks Canada
& Naturalist
a Access to the ships bikes and
sea kayaks
a Services of our Tour Director
Day 2-10
Rates (Cdn) Twin Per Person
Toronto (9 Days) $3269.00
Calgary $4079.00
Edmonton $4099.00
Kelowna $4279.00
Vancouver $4199.00
Victoria $4329.00
Upgrade to Double Plus $290.00
Rates subject to GST/HST & Airtax
Call Us for a special
Westjet connector fare and hotel package
DAY 9: Grosse Ile – Quebec City
With the morning brings a warm welcome
in Gosse Ile. A Parks Canada guide joins us
to share their knowledge of the Island. An
air of wonder will accompany your visit to
the monuments, burial grounds, structures
and historic buildings. The evening is time
for a celebratory “Captains Dinner”, a night
of song, food and laughter. After dinner we
enjoy a moonlight cruise before arriving
back in Quebec City. (B,L,D)
DAY 10: Quebec City to Toronto
Following breakfast in your hotel this
morning, totally relaxed and rejuvenated we
will be making our way back into Ontario
and return to the new Toronto Sandman
Airport hotel. (B)
DAY 11: Home
Today the hotel shuttle will transfer you
back to Pearson Airport for your return flight
to your departure city.
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