North America Cruise - from Saint-Pierre - 102389

Cap-aux-Meules is one of the twelve Magdalen Islands. The archipelago is situated 200 kilometers away from the Canadian mainland. Its population is French speaking as Magdalen Islands belong to the province of Québec. Each year numerous visitors arrive at Cap-aux-Meules, pushing tourism to the most important economic field. Visitors can admire astonishing wild nature. Long sandy beaches and red sand rocks mark the landscape. A brought species richness can be found. Besides, Cap-aux-Meules’ architecture impresses with colorful wooden houses.

Cap-aux-Meules is one of the twelve Magdalen Islands. The archipelago is situated 200 kilometers away from the Canadian mainland. Its population is French speaking as Magdalen Islands belong to the province of Québec. Each year numerous visitors arrive at Cap-aux-Meules, pushing tourism to the most important economic field. Visitors can admire astonishing wild nature. Long sandy beaches and red sand rocks mark the landscape. A brought species richness can be found. Besides, Cap-aux-Meules’ architecture impresses with colorful wooden houses.

The capital of the French-speaking province of the same name enchants visitors with its French charm, which has shaped the city's image. Its landmark, the famous Hotel Chateau Frontenac, opened in 1892 as a luxury hotel with around 500 rooms, overlooks old stone houses, winding streets and a well-preserved city wall dating from the 19th. A stroll around the hotel's terrace provides a breathtaking view of the St. Laurence river and the well-preseved old town. The citadel, huge fortifications built around the city in a star shape, features tourist attractions in the form of the daily changing of the guard in summer and a military museum. Sights include: wax works, the Musée du Fort, the Anglican cathedral, the old harbour and the Musée de la Civilisation.

Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada - a lively metropolis with an 80% French-speaking population. Visitors can take a guided tour of the attractive Olympic Park, the home to the Olympic Games in 1976. The area around the Rue Crescent is famous for its many jazz cafés and restaurants. Sights include: the "Place des Arts", where the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and several theatres are located; the historic harbour area "Vieux Montreal"; the former residence of the French governor "Place Jacques Cartier"; Chateau Ramzay; the oldest church in the city "Notre Dame de Bonsecour".