Visit the remarkable ancient settlement site of the Norse founded more than 1,000 years ago, at L'Anse aux Meadows, Leif Eriksson, son of Erik the Red, was the first European to set foot on American soil. The Viking originally called his discovery "Vinland." You will tour this finely restored UNESCO outpost guided by local hosts, gaining immeasurable insight into what life was like for the continent's first Norse explorers. See the sod houses, constructed of soil packed over wooden frames, and see evidence of carpentry and ironsmith workshops. You will also learn about the 1960 discovery of the site by the adventurer Helge Ingstad and his wife, archaeologist Anne Stine Ingstad. On your way back to your ship, stop to visit the recreated Viking village of Norstead to learn more about life in these northern reaches 1,000 years ago. Please note: It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable shoes.

This excursion will feature a visit to the Grenfell Interpretation Center , which chronicles the inspiring life of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, the young English doctor who visited St. Anthony in 1892 and founded the Grenfell Mission. Dr. Grenfell was renowned for bringing medicine and education to the Inuit and European settlers along the harsh Labrador Coast. His adventures were required reading in eastern Canada and taught valuable lessons to rural schoolchildren. His tales of courage and charitable efforts made him a friend of American presidents and governors, as well as European royalty. You will also visit his home, where you can view the artifacts gathered from a life of Arctic adventure and global philanthropy. The name Grenfell is still associated with arctic-inspired fashions in the 21st century. Please note : Folks with a medical background will enjoy looking at medical instruments from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Moose are frequently sighted along the way.

Join a local family on their fishing boat for a scenic sail among sea life and coastal cliffs. You will meet your hosts, the Alcock family, aboard their 47-passenger Cape Islander , and set off along the coast near Fishing Point. During your excursion, you might see humpback whales, which typically stay along the coast in September. Keep your eyes open, too, for dolphins, seals, sea turtles and minke, fin and orca whales. As you explore the coast and keep watch for spouts, the Alcocks will regale you with tales both real and rumored in this land of Vikings, moose, salmon and caribou. After a 2-hour cruise and an enriching up-close view of this remote and tranquil coastline, you will bid your new friends farewell and return to your ship. Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in warm layers.

Visit the remarkable ancient settlement site of the Norse founded more than 1,000 years ago, at L'Anse aux Meadows , Leif Eriksson, son of Erik the Red, was the first European to set foot on American soil. The Viking originally called his discovery "Vinland." You will tour this finely restored UNESCO outpost guided by local hosts, gaining immeasurable insight into what life was like for the continent's first Norse explorers. See the sod houses, constructed of soil packed over wooden frames, and see evidence of carpentry and ironsmith workshops. You will also learn about the 1960 discovery of the site by the adventurer Helge Ingstad and his wife, archaeologist Anne Stine Ingstad. On your way back to your ship, stop to visit the recreated Viking village of Norstead to learn more about life in these northern reaches 1,000 years ago. Please note: It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable shoes.

Join a local family on their fishing boat for a scenic sail among sea life and coastal cliffs. You will meet your hosts, the Alcock family, aboard their 47-passenger Cape Islander, and set off along the coast near Fishing Point. During your excursion, you might see humpback whales, which typically stay along the coast in September. Keep your eyes open, too, for dolphins, seals, sea turtles and minke, fin and orca whales. As you explore the coast and keep watch for spouts, the Alcocks will regale you with tales both real and rumored in this land of Vikings, moose, salmon and caribou. After a 2-hour cruise and an enriching up-close view of this remote and tranquil coastline, you will bid your new friends farewell and return to your ship. Please note : Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in warm layers.

Explore the north side of this UNESCO World Heritage Site . Your stops will include the Lobster Cove Lighthouse which will introduces you to the first peoples of North America and the history of the local communities including some famous local shipwrecks. Newfoundland's geological history will come alive at Western Brook Pond where you will look inland at the raised fjord that was carved by the sea and filled by the ocean a mere 15,000 years ago. You will have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery - including Gros Morne Mountain - and to learn about the history and geology of our planet together with the fishing culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. If time allows, you will also visit the Bonne Bay Marine Science Centre for some wonderful up-close looks at life in the ocean off Gros Morne. Please note : Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Woody Point on the south side of Gros Morne National Park provides easy access (10-minute drive) to the Gros Morne's Discovery Centre (primary interpretation centre). An additional 10-minute drive will take you to the Tablelands which is the landform that gave the park its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. You will walk on the Tablelands trail looking at its unique physical nature and also looking at the distinctive plants that make this landform home. You will also get a great view of Gros Morne, the mountain the park was named after. A Parks Canada Interpreter will join you at the Tablelands to ensure that you get to hear about this region's unique geology. The Discovery Centre features exhibits that tell the story of the region's many geological highlights. After the morning excursion, you will return to the pier in Woody Point and go back on board the yacht for lunch while the yacht repositions to Norris Point. Guides and buses will then reposition to Norris Point on the north side of the park to meet you for the afternoon excursion. Please note: Guests are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes. This port call will require a tender/Zodiac landing at the community dock. There is a port fee that the Harbour Master will want to discuss with the Ship's Agent. Because of the limited supply of buses in the region (and short distances) passengers shuttle between the various stops using school buses.

You will discover the charm and character of the Old Town as you explore the historic landmarks followed by a brief journey along the St-Lawrence River to view the spectacular scenery surrounding Montmorency Falls. You will start your tour at Dufferin Terrace located 200 feet above the waterway. From here you will have a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence River, Île d'Orléans, and the Laurentian Mountains. You will also drive by one of Québec's most celebrated landmarks, the Château Frontenac . Make a stop in Place-Royale a beautifully restored market square of typical 17th and 18th century stone architecture at the heart of the Lower Town. It is the location of the oldest standing Catholic church in North America, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires. Find National Battlefields Park, also known as the Plains of Abraham, this park was the site of the historic battle where the French surrendered to the British in 1759. Located on the cliffs overlooking the St.-Lawrence River, the Plains of Abraham is now a beautiful 250-acre park with hills, gardens, monuments and artillery artifacts. Cap-Diamant is located in National Battlefield Park, a photo stop opportunity will be made at Cap-Diamant which was named after the shiny stones explorer Jacques-Cartier mistook for diamonds. From here you will have spectacular views of the St Lawrence River, Lower Town, and surrounding countryside. Your route will take you along the Grande-Allée, the Champs-Élysées of Québec lined with quaint shops, sidewalk cafés, and boutiques to the Hôtel du Parlement, an imposing Second Empire-style building overlooking the city. Within minutes of the walled city of Old Quebec are the beautiful pastoral landscapes of Quebec's countryside. A photo stop will be made at the Montmorency Falls where you will enjoy the breathtaking views and see the powerful forces of nature as the water of the Montmorency River roars down the cliff to eventually meet with the St. Lawrence River. Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.

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Embark on a cultural journey to the First Nation of Wendat! Wendake, a quiet and peaceful village nestled in the woods on the outskirts of Quebec is the only community in Canada where the Huron-Wendat Nation is located. In this 3.5-hour tour, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in their culture and discover a Nation proud of its origin and its know-how. Upon arrival you will be met by a First Nation's guide dressed in traditional clothing. You will enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of the village. In the longhouse you will become acquainted with the daily life and customs of the Huron people. Continuing to the smokehouse you will learn about the techniques used for meat drying and food preservation methods. In the Sweat Lodge you will learn about the spirituality of the Huron people as well as the techniques and process of purification used by their ancestors. Relax in the comfort of a large war canoe as your guide explains their construction and use. In a large tepee you will learn about the Huron's lifestyle before the first contact with Europeans as well as their traditional and herbal forms of medicine. Inaugurated in 2008, the Huron-Wendat Museum is an institution created to protect and promote the heritage of the Wendat people. With permanent exhibitions and numerous activities, the Museum carries out its mandate to teach and popularize the history, culture and art of the Wendat people and of others First Nations. During your visit, you will discover artworks of Bourgault (a Wendat artist), ancient manuscripts, and much more. A natural site of rare beauty, the Kabir Kouba Falls plunges into a 138-feet- deep canyon. From 2007 to 2009, archeological digs revealed the vestiges of a flour mill, a saw mill and a paper mill built in the 18th and 19th centuries. Please note : Wear comfortable walking shoes

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Experience the splendor of French Canada's Beaupré Coast as this tour takes you along the St.-Lawrence Waterway to the natural wonder known as Ste- Anne Canyon and Ste Anne Basilica. Within minutes of the Old Walled City of Québec and along the St.-Lawrence River is one of the most picturesque areas of the Province of Québec known as the Beaupré Coast. Your first stop is Canyon Sainte-Anne, a natural wonder featuring a 270 foot waterfall. There are various bridges and lookouts around the falls to provide you with spectacular views. Your next stop will be the equally impressive Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. Over 1.5 million people visit this basilica each year and it's one of the most important Catholic sites in North America. You will spend your drive to the basilica learning about its rich history with your guide and you will have time for independent exploration of the grounds once you arrive at the basilica. Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.