itinerary & shore excursions

PRICE$135

Qaqortoq, Boat Tour to the Viking Ruins & Hvaslo Church Ruins

Sat Sep 10 AM departure 2 Hours Easy-Moderate Boating | Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Walking

Eric the Red came to Greenland for the first time in year 982 and returned with 14 ships in year 985. He settled in the settlement, known today as Qassiarsuk. Around year 1300 a church was built in Hvalsø, which is the last place in Greenland, mentioned in the old sagas, a wedding from year 1408 between Thorstein Olafsson and Sigrid Bjørn’s daughter. Hvalsø was an important area in the time of the North Men and has today one of the best-preserved churches in Greenland. On this tour you will meet your captain at the harbor and sail from Qaqortoq towards Hvalsø into the fjord around Qaqortoq. The tour to Hvalsø is approx. 25 min. and at Hvalsø you will have approx. 45 min. to search around the area before you head back. You will have time to look around the old ruins of the farms and the best-preserved church ruins of Hvalsø. If you have time, we recommend you sit down close to the church and just enjoy and imagine the Arctic life back in the 1300 hundred. If you have any questions about the area, please ask your captain and he will answer you best way possible.

Please note: Wear good hiking shoes. Bring insect repellent, water and a lunch from the ship. Dress according to the weather conditions.

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PRICE$59

Qaqortoq, City Walk

Sat Sep 10 AM departure 1.5 Hours Moderate-Strenuous Outdoors | Walking | Sightseeing

You will start your city walk of Qaqortoq from the harbor. Your guide will take you through the town and share historical and personal knowledge about the Inuit culture, old traditions as well as modern traditions and how it is to life in the Arctic region. The walk will pass the harbor and its fishing industry. Your guide will tell you about the outdoor gallery around town, take you to the churches, talk about the school system and the youth. You will end the tour at the town square and see the first fountain made in Greenland. The walk stops at the museum. From here you can, individually without your guide, visit the museum, go shopping, go for a hike or you can go back to your waiting ship with your guide.

Please note: This tour is not appropriate for guests with limited mobility. Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes, bring a water bottle, and insect repellent. Wear layered clothing that is weather appropriate and bring local currency.

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PRICE$129

Qaqortoq, City Walk & Tasting

Sat Sep 10 AM departure 2 Hours Moderate-Strenuous Outdoors | Refreshments | Walking | Sightseeing

You will start your city walk of Qaqortoq from the harbor. Your guide will take you through the town and share historical and personal knowledge about the Inuit culture, old traditions as well as modern traditions and how it is to life in the Arctic region. The walk will pass the harbor and its fishing industry. Your guide will tell you about the outdoor gallery around town, take you to the churches, talk about the school system and the youth. You will end the tour at the town square and see the first fountain made in Greenland. Then you will head to Hotel Qaqortoq for a taste of local food. The walk stops at the museum. From here you can, individually without your guide, visit the museum, go shopping, go for a hike or you can go back to your waiting ship with your guide.

Please note: This tour is not appropriate for guests with limited mobility. Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes, bring a water bottle, and insect repellent. Wear layered clothing that is weather appropriate and bring local currency.

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PRICE$629

Qaqortoq, Concierge Collection: Boat Tour to Uunartoq Hot Springs

Sat Sep 10 AM departure 5.75 Hours Strenuous Outdoors | Boating | Concierge Collection

Sit in the Arctic Wilderness away from everybody else. You will only be joined by people from Windstar Cruises on the spot however, if locals come, they will be invited to join you. You can enjoy the scenery of the green Arctic, while bathing in approx. 86°F hot water and see small icebergs floating in the ocean on the side. Visit the hot springs of Uunartoq on an amazing boat trip through Arctic waters, before arriving to the hot springs. Here at the hot springs you will have approx. 1.5 hours free time, which will give you time to enjoy the hot pools and the contrast of icebergs floating by in the fjord. Enjoy!

Please note: Wear comfortable shoes, and bring your bathing suit, towel, water bottle, sack lunch, snack, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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PRICE$799

Qaqortoq, Concierge Collection: Flight to Glacier Eqaluit

Sat Sep 10 AM departure 2 Hours Easy-Moderate Sightseeing

From the meeting point at the pier you will walk to the heliport of Qaqortoq. Before the helicopter flight starts you will quickly be instructed about onboard safety. From Qaqortoq to Eqaluit Glacier you will fly into the fjords of south Greenland and while passing it is easy to spot the ice floating in the fjords. The helicopter will ground stop in front of the glacier, so it will be possible to see the glacier front from a good perspective. Here it is possible to walk around individually for 20-25 minutes. Afterwards the helicopter will departure with a loop around the glacier from above before heading towards Qaqortoq again.

Please note: Wear comfortable flat shoes and layered clothing.

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PRICE$135

Qaqortoq, Hike Around the Great Lake

Sat Sep 10 AM departure 5.5 Hours Strenuous Outdoors | Walking | Sightseeing

You will have the opportunity to walk in the Arctic tundra with a guide, who will talk about Arctic Nature. It is a strenuous walk, so people who want to walk off some buffet food would love this! One side of the lake is hard (steep, rocky and with some climbing), the other side is more flat and here you will see more animal life (birds) and different flowers. Your guide will meet you at the harbor and together you will drive to the other side of town. Here your hike around the Great Lake will start, which goes around a big lake behind the town of Qaqortoq. On the hike your guide will tell you about Greenlandic nature; the vegetation, animals and how the lake was made by the Inland Ice Sheet. You will make short stops during the hike to take photos and a deep breath, to feel the silence in the Arctic landscape. This hike will on one side give you the feeling of how it is to hike in the Arctic tundra and on the other side it will give you a view over a majestic landscape.

Please note: This tour is not appropriate for guests with limited mobility. Wear hiking boots, bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle, hat sunglasses and insect repellent. Wear layered clothing that is weather appropriate and bring local currency.

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PRICE$559

Nanortalik, Concierge Collection: Tasermuit Fjord Tour

Sun Sep 11 AM departure 4 Hours Moderate Boating | Concierge Collection | Sightseeing

Tasermiut Fjord is well-known for its spectacular beauty. With its sky-high mountains, reflecting themselves in the still waters of the fjord, the inhabitants of the surrounding area have crowned it as a wonder of the Arctic. The nature around Tasermiut will definitely take your breath away and drain you emotionally with its beauty, it is the perfect location for creating-and photographing lifetime memories. On the journey you will reach your ice cap destination, where you can get off the boat and get a close-up look at the inland icecap’s glacier mouth. On the tour you will also pass by Nuugaarsuk and Saputit, which are sheep farms in the southern area of Greenland.

Please note: Wear good walking shoes, dress according to the weather conditions and bring insect repellent and water.

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PRICE$179

Nanortalik, Iceberg Boat Tour

Sun Sep 11 AM departure 4 Hours Moderate Boating | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Wildlife

Take a 60-minute drive to where you board your boat. You will be surrounded by mountains of ice floating in the ocean. On this trip you will get as close as possible to these scattered glaciers. The many icebergs in the area are homes to a large variety of animals such as humpback whales, minke whales and a big variety of birds, there will be a possibility of seeing one of these amazing creatures on this trip.

Please note: Wear good walking shoes, dress according to the weather conditions and bring insect repellent and water.

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PRICE$95

Nanortalik, Nanortalik Tour

Sun Sep 11 AM departure 2 Hours Easy Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking

This guided tour will take you around the town of Nanortalik showing you how they live in Greenland. You will get around the best parts of the whole city. The guide will show you the school, police station, fire department, the youth house, and the tour will end around the museum, which will be possible to visit individually, if the museum is open at your arrival. This will give you a little different perspective on their town. The guides will provide you with all the information you need, and you are welcome to ask questions on the way. Enjoy your stay in Nanortalik.

Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring mosquito repellent, water and dress according to the weather conditions.

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PRICE$79

Narsaq, Artic Beach Walk to Dyrenaes

Mon Sep 12 AM departure 3 Hours Moderate-Strenuous Essentials Collection | Sightseeing

A leisurely guided hike including a visit to a non-excavated Viking ruin of Dyrnæs and the Landnamsgård which are among the oldest Norsemen ruins found in South Greenland dating back to AD 1000. You will see remains from the Inuit people as well as the beautiful Arctic scenery. This hike is not that demanding and most people with suitable hiking shoes will be able to participate.

Please note: Wear good walking shoes, dress according to the weather conditions and bring insect repellent and water.

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PRICE$129

Narsaq, Iceberg Safari

Mon Sep 12 AM departure 4 Hours Strenuous Boating | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing

Narsaq is the perfect setting for iceberg safaris. Two extremely active glaciers in Sermilik Fjord send countless icebergs on a journey toward the sea, and many of them pass by Narsaq. You will sail around for approximately an hour, where you will get every opportunity to get up close and personal with the icebergs: see, hear, feel and taste them!

Please note: Bring mosquito nets, mosquito repellent, good walking shoes, water and dress according to the weather conditions.

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PRICE$135

St. Anthony, Doctor To The North

Thu Sep 15 AM departure 2.5 Hours Moderate Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

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. This is a beautiful scenic drive taking in many of the region's colorful fishing villages. Moose are frequently sighted along the way.

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PRICE$139

St. Anthony, Explore The North Coast

Thu Sep 15 AM departure 2.25 Hours Moderate Boating | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

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.

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PRICE$139

St. Anthony, Explore The North Coast

Thu Sep 15 AM departure 2.25 Hours Moderate Boating | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

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.

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PRICE$115

Bonne Bay, Journey To The Center Of The Earth

Fri Sep 16 AM departure 3 Hours Moderate Outdoors | UNESCO | Walking | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

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 15-minute drive will take you to the Tablelands which is the land form 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 land form home. The Discovery Centre features exhibits that tell the story of the region’s many geological highlights. You will also get a great view of Gros Morne, the mountain the park was named after. A new 2016 regulation requires that a Parks Canada Interpreter join you at the Tablelands to ensure that you get to hear about this region’s unique geology.

Please note: Guests are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes. This port call will require a tender/Zodiac landing at the community dock.

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PRICE$89

Bonne Bay, The North Coast of Gros Morne

Fri Sep 16 AM departure 2.5 Hours Moderate UNESCO | Walking | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

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 which you will explore during a stop at Broom Point. 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.

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PRICE$159

Havre St. Pierre, Discover Innu Culture

Sat Sep 17 PM departure 4 Hours Easy Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments

Explore the culture, heritage and people of the Innu Nation during this picturesque excursion to Ekuanitshit, the Mingan Innu village. Depart the pier for the scenic drive to the Mingan Innu village including an introduction to the landscape and the Nitassinan, the ancestral territory of the Innu People. The Innus are among the first nations to have lived on the land about 5,000 years before the first Europeans arrived in North America. Historically Mingan was a major fur trading post for the Hudson Bay Company. Today, Mingan it is also known as Ekuanitshit, believed to mean “take care of the place where you live.” Arrive at the village and meet the Innus as you visit the Cultural House, stop at the Shaputuan Tent and Church. You will be greeted and accompanied by Innu people. In the Innu Cultural House you will have the unique opportunity to meet the locals, hear the Innu language, stories of their past, their traditional activities and current realities and discover how they keep their traditional pharmacy alive through the study and use of medicinal plans. At the Shaputan Tent join the Innu as they gather for a traditional session of drumming songs, dancing and tasting of traditional foods including smoked salmon, and bannock a traditional native bread with different wild berry jams. You may want to take part in the Makusham, a slow rhythmic dance of the Caribou. Afterwards, a short walk brings you to the Innu Church where you will get to appreciate the serenity of this holy place and its unique religious ornaments and objects entirely decorated with Innu art. You will have some free time to visit the permanent exhibition room - World of the Innu of Ekuanitshit as well as the gift shop. Innu crafts are made onsite as well as some of their medicinal products. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and outdoor clothing, raingear if needed. Picture taking is allowed at the church.

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PRICE$159

Havre St. Pierre, One Island, A Thousand Discoveries

Sat Sep 17 PM departure 3.75 Hours Moderate-Strenuous Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking | Wildlife

See the exceptional beauty of the Mingan Archipelago on a boat trip departing from the Havre St. Pierre marina, on this special sea excursion which will lead you to île Quarry Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve to walk the loop trail with a Parks Canada heritage presenter. It is home to the largest concentration of monoliths in Canada. Discover a natural botanical garden as you walk past a wide variety of habitats: shoreline, boreal forest, peat bogs, barrens, and cliffs. Observe the seabirds that add to the charm of this archipelago. Immerse yourself in the history of the early 1900s while visiting the lighthouse station. This island is also home to a former sea cliff, now concealed within the boreal forest. Walk to Anse des Érosions where monoliths, referred to as “flower pots” resist the ravages of time and erosion. An amazing journey awaits you. Walk the short trail to get back to your boat and enjoy the scenery as you cruise back along the archipelago to return to your ship. This tour is the perfect way to live an unforgettable Mingan Archipelago experience!

Please note: The type of fauna and flora you will see depends on the season you are visiting. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

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PRICE$59

Havre St. Pierre, Walking Tour

Sat Sep 17 PM departure 2.5 Hours Moderate Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Walking

Past and present merge in this pedestrian tour where you will discover the evolution of the magnificent village of Havre St. Pierre. This unique small town was founded in 1857, by six families from Les îles-de-la-Madeleine. For many years, fishing hunting and lumber were the main industries of the village, but today, mining surpasses them all. During this tour, you will discover the history of the “Cayens,” those people who are proud of their Acadian heritage. Enjoy a short break at the famous Chez Julie’s restaurant, and taste a delicious cloudberry pie, a traditional dessert in the region. This walking tour will take you on a journey into the lifestyle as well as the historical and economic background of Havre. The Roland Jomphe Culture House, an old general store, holds a permanent exhibit whose theme is “the other story,” time-lining the history of Havre St. Pierre from its founding until today.

Please note: Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

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PRICE$95

Quebec City, Augustine Monastery - Historic Yet Forward Looking

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3 Hours Easy-Moderate Walking | Sightseeing | UNESCO | Essentials Collection

This excursion will offer a cultural and heritage blueprint of Quebec City, the oldest settlement in North America full of rich culture and tradition and a UNESCO site. It will offer an exclusive opportunity to step back into time, and live an unforgettable experience during your walking tour within the historic walls of Le Monastère des Augustines. You will walk to Dufferin Terrace, located 200 feet above the waterway. You will have a spectacular view of the St.-Lawrence River, Île d’Orléans, and the Laurentian Mountains. You will also be within a few steps of Québec’s most celebrated landmark, the Château Frontenac. You will walk to National Battlefields Park, also known as the Plains of Abraham. 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. 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, and surrounding countryside. Then you will venture to Augustines Monastery. Sensitively restored and redesigned, as well as operated sustainably, Le Monastère des Augustines welcomes people of all cultures and beliefs and offers its guests a unique experience in holistic health, and to be part of a rare opportunity to connect directly with their remarkable heritage. The history of the Augustinian Sisters is a lesson of humanity. Compassion for human suffering, complete respect for the individual, and determination to offer healthcare on the cutting edge of science is at the heart of their values throughout the ages.

Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.

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PRICE$295

Quebec City, Concierge Collection: Dine In Romantic Quebec

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3 Hours Easy Dining | Wine | Culture | Concierge Collection

An historic treasure, the old quarter of Québec City offers attractive dining facilities from the quaint bistro to elegant and upscale restaurants offering Haute Cuisine. You will be charmed by the old world decor of century-old buildings and Victorian Houses which relate to the history and culture. A 4-course gourmet dinner including a cocktail on arrival, appetizer, choice of main course, dessert and one half bottle of wine will be offered in a selected restaurant where you will enjoy the innovative cuisine of renowned chefs.

Please note: A set menu will be offered with a choice of entrees, meal and dessert. An alternate venue may be offered.

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PRICE$59

Quebec City, Concierge Collection: Historic Walking Tour & Taste of Quebec City

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3 Hours Moderate Dining | Wine | Culture | Concierge Collection

On this 3-hour tasting tour, you will discover the Quebec City food culture. You will walk through the Old Port area, on cobblestone streets. You will be able to feel and taste the still-present French heritage mixed with a North American influence. A few steps from one another, the restaurants will offer both local food tasting and a local alcohol pairing. You will enjoy a total of 12 different tastings and the certified tour guide will explain the uniqueness of the products used in each tasting venue. This will be an enjoyable culinary experience in a few of the best restaurants of Quebec City you might even have the chance to discuss with the Chefs the local products used.

Please note: This tour is a food discovery tour. Historical facts will be used to explain the culinary traditions. All of the restaurants are located in The Petit Champlain. Wear comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

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PRICE$69

Quebec City, Concierge Collection: Microbrewery Tour

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3.5 Hours Moderate Refreshments | Walking | Sightseeing | Concierge Collection

Discover Quebec City’s local beer brewing in this walking tour. Stroll the streets of Saint-Roch Quarter, this trendy downtown neighborhood bustling with IT workers, merchants, students, residents, artists and artisans. With its recent major facelift, Saint-Roch is home to many microbreweries where you will have the chance to taste different types of local crafted beers and learn about the owner’s crafts, installations and products. Beer enthusiast will enjoy privileged access to Quebec’s finest local micro-breweries. Accompanied a knowledgeable guide your walking tour will take you to three local micro-breweries and a tavern when you’ll savor local beer and enjoy tasting paddles, snacks and tips.

Please note; Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

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PRICE$349

Quebec City, Concierge Collection: Wendake Culinary Experience

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3.75 Hours Easy Dining | Wine | Culture | Concierge Collection

This tour will offer guests a dining experience that perpetuates the millennial tradition of sharing and a refined meal celebrating the abundance of nature. La Traite Restaurant, located in the Wendake Hotel Museum, has an exclusive menu, carefully developed by Executive Chef Martin Gagné, featuring dishes inspired by First Nations cuisine prepared with what has been hunted, fished or gathered. This experience will be a chance to discover a unique palette of recipes using the Chef’s local favorite foods. Your tour will begin with a transfer to the Wendake Village in a private deluxe vehicle. Arrive at the Wendake Hotel Museum and you will be greeted with traditional drums and chanting. Continue for a private guided visit of the Museum’s permanent exhibition. A short walk will take you to Ekionkiestha Longhouse where you will witness a Unification ceremony. Guest will also enjoy Rhubarb water tasting in a typical Wendat cup. Following this unique experience, guests will reach the restaurant where a 4-course meal with 2 glasses of wine will be served.

Please note: The longhouse is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

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PRICE$79

Quebec City, Historic Quebec with Montmorency Falls

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3 Hours Easy Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

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 be within a few steps of Québec’s most celebrated landmark, the Château Frontenac. After a brief overview from your guide, you will have approximately 20 minutes to independently visit the area. You will see 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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PRICE$115

Quebec City, Rendez-vous with Wendat First Nation

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3.5 Hours Easy-Moderate Culture | Walking | Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

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 short welcome dance followed by 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. Recognized in 1981 as an architectural and historic monument of national importance by Canada Heritage, this chapel, built in 1730, was modeled on the Santa Casa in Italy. 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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PRICE$69

Quebec City, Walking Tour & Tea At Chateau Frontenac

Mon Sep 19 AM departure 3.75 Hours Easy-Moderate Walking | Sightseeing | UNESCO | Essentials Collection

Your experienced guide will make the history of Québec come alive as you walk the charming cobblestone streets of the Old Town. Best explored on foot, you will discover nearly four centuries of history. Essentially a living museum, the Old Town is the only walled city in North America and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the sites you will see is Place-Royale, a historic square once surrounded by the homes of wealthy merchants. Built and rebuilt several times, the square remains the heart of the Lower Town as well as the home of North America’s oldest standing catholic church, the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires. Around the corner from Place-Royale is the charming pedestrian-only area of Petit-Champlain. Along its narrow cobblestone streets, you will find an array of quaint boutiques, specialty shops and outdoor cafés as well as strolling musicians, jugglers, and street performers. From Lower Town to Upper Town, you will enjoy a short funicular ride to reach the Château Frontenac, perched on a hill overlooking the St.-Lawrence River. The castle-like Château is the best-known landmark in Québec. It was here that Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and William Mackenzie King met to discuss the allied strategy during W.W. II. You will have time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and sample the delectable pastries. Other sites you will see include Dufferin Terrace 200 feet above the waterway, the Upper City passing Place d’Armes, the Québec Seminary, the Ursuline Convent, Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, and the Artists Alley. You will visit Holy Trinity church, the first Anglican Cathedral built outside the British Isles and Morrin Center, built over 200 years ago as the city’s first prison and now also houses one of the world’s most beautiful libraries. At the end of your tour, you will have the option of returning directly to the ship, or to stay in old town to shop and explore by your own.

Please note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.

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PRICE$95

Montreal, Highlights with Basilica with Transfer to Airport

Tue Sep 20 AM departure 2.5 Hours Easy Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

Discover Montreal's cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and the new on this overview of their delightful city. You will visit Old Montreal, the financial district, Westmount and its opulent residences, Montreal's university and the world famous St Joseph Oratory. This tour also includes a stop on Mount Royal for a panoramic view of Montreal and a guided visit of Notre Dame Basilica, an outstanding example of Neo-Gothic architecture, China Town and the historical district on your way to the airport.

Please note: It is recommended that you wear flat, comfortable shoes and have your camera ready.

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PRICE$95

Montreal, Highlights with Basilica with Transfer to Windstar Hotel

Tue Sep 20 AM departure 2.5 Hours Easy Sightseeing | Essentials Collection

Discover Montreal's cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and the new on this overview of their delightful city. You will visit Old Montreal, the financial district, Westmount and its opulent residences, Montreal's university and the world famous St Joseph Oratory. This tour also includes a stop on Mount Royal for a panoramic view of Montreal and a guided visit of Notre Dame Basilica, an outstanding example of neo-gothic architecture, China Town and the Historical district on the way to your Windstar hotel.

Please note: It is recommended that you wear flat, comfortable shoes and have your camera ready.

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