In the Path of Cartier - Boston to Montreal Cruise

Day 1 - Boston, USA

Arrive: Wed 25 September 2024 / Depart: Wed 25 September 2024 at 19:00

Boston's enormous role during the American Revolution is inescapable, and it's easy to trace by following the Freedom Trail, which links more than a dozen historic sights throughout town from the Paul Revere House to the Old North Church. But don't forgo exploring Boston's appealing modern side. For a 360-degree view of the city, head for the skywalk observatory on the 50th floor of the Prudential Tower. For art, browse the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes works from Van Gogh to Egyptian sculpture. If your interests lie in the natural world, wander through the remarkable New England Aquarium or Franklin Zoo.

Day 2 - Portland, Maine, USA

Arrive: Thu 26 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 26 September 2024 at 15:00

Day 3 - St John, Canada

Arrive: Fri 27 September 2024 at 07:30 / Depart: Fri 27 September 2024 at 15:00

Explore Canada's oldest continuing museum, the New Brunswick, where displays include the skeletal remains of a rare North Atlantic right whale. Saint John is also known for the bizarre Reversing Falls, a daily tidal phenomenon so severe it reverses the flow of the Saint John River. Birders will enjoy serene Irving Nature Park.

Day 4 - Halifax

Arrive: Sat 28 September 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 28 September 2024 at 17:00

Founded by the British in 1749, Halifax still has a British military air about it. Every day at noon, a ceremonial gun is fired at the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fortress where the guides wear military uniforms. The exhibits have a more seafaring slant at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and include the nearly 100-year-old Acadia.

Day 5 - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Arrive: Sun 29 September 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 29 September 2024 at 18:00

Day 6 - Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Arrive: Mon 30 September 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 30 September 2024 at 18:00

Start by taking in the breathtaking view from the monument honoring Captain James Cook, the first to map the area in 1767. More history awaits you in the Corner Brook Museum and its marine artifacts, forestry exhibits and collections from aboriginal people.

Day 7 - Havre St. Pierre (Quebec), Canada

Arrive: Tue 01 October 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 01 October 2024 at 19:00

Day 8 - Sept-Iles

Arrive: Wed 02 October 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 02 October 2024 at 19:00

Sept-Îles is a city in the Côte-Nord region of eastern Quebec, Canada. It is among the northernmost locales with a paved connection to the rest of Quebec's road network. The population was 25,686 as of the Canada 2011 Census. The town is called Uashat, meaning "bay," in the Innu language.

Day 9 - Baie-Commeau, Quebec, Canada

Arrive: Thu 03 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 03 October 2024 at 18:00

Day 10 - Saguenay

Arrive: Fri 04 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 04 October 2024 at 18:00

Head to La Baie and tour the Musée du Fjord, admire the frescoes covering every nook and corner of barber and painter Arthur Villeneuve’s home, tour a goat farm or travel the Craftsman Road to see artisans in their element creating cheeses, glass-blowing and soap-making. Don’t miss a hike through Saguenay National Park, which cradles the dramatic fjord that has enchanted travelers for centuries.

Day 11 - Quebec City, Canada

Arrive: Sat 05 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 05 October 2024 at 19:00

Surrounded by several miles of granite walls dating back hundreds of years, Quebec City’s fabulous Old Town exudes European character, exemplified in the iconic Château Frontenac. Another architectural gem is the fascinating Musée de la Civilisation, a treasure trove of items recreating the French-speaking city’s early days.

Day 12 - Montreal

Arrive: Sun 06 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 06 October 2024

French-speaking, thoroughly romantic and exquisitely cultured, Montreal definitely warrants a pre- or post-cruise stay. The Old Port is a hub of entertainment, while the Museum of Fine Arts is revered for its collection of more than 30,000 objects. For a respite from the vibrant city, stroll the Montreal Botanical Garden, a draw since 1931.