North America Cruise - from Churchill - 134460

The Canadian small town Churchill cannot be reached by car. It is only accessible by plane, train or ship. The town located at the Hudson Bay is especially famous for watching the wildlife, e.g. polar bears, beluga whales and many different kinds of birds. Therefore it is known as the polar bear capital of the world. Furthermore it is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. Fur trade has a long tradition in Churchill but today's visitors usually come to the town to go hiking, kayaking or to enjoy the outstanding cuisine.

The Canadian small town Churchill cannot be reached by car. It is only accessible by plane, train or ship. The town located at the Hudson Bay is especially famous for watching the wildlife, e.g. polar bears, beluga whales and many different kinds of birds. Therefore it is known as the polar bear capital of the world. Furthermore it is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. Fur trade has a long tradition in Churchill but today's visitors usually come to the town to go hiking, kayaking or to enjoy the outstanding cuisine.

With a population of around 140,000 St. John's is the largest city in Newfoundland and also the oldest city in North America. Since large areas of the craggy island are uninhabitable, the majority of the population lives in the city and in small coastal suburbs. Colorful wooden houses and rustic pubs, particularly in legendary George Street, are St. John's trademark. In the middle of the city is Signal Hill, where the first wireless message from Europe was received in 1901. In the spring visitors are highly likely to be able to see massive icebergs drifting past; in the summer, whales frolic in the bay. It was not far from here that the Titanic sank. Sights include: Newfoundland Museum, the Colonial Building, Arts and Culture Centre, Signal Hill National Historic Site.

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".