11 nights · Canada · Departs Quebec City (Canada) · Visiting Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, Sept-Iles, Madeleine-Magdalen Islands, Prince Edward Island, Sydney NS, Halifax, Eastport ME, New York · Aboard Crystal Cruises on the Crystal Grace
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| Cruise line | Crystal Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Crystal Grace |
| Duration | 11 nights |
| Port calls | 10 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $10,600 per person |
| Year built | 2028 |
| Guests | 690 |
| Cabins | 337 |
| Crew | 559 |
| Length | 246 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 20.0 kn |
Québec City is best explored on foot, where French-speaking Canada feels unmistakably distinct. Within the UNESCO-listed Historic District, stone walls, steep lanes and 17th-century façades tell the story of New France. Ride the funicular between Upper and Lower Town, then browse Petit-Champlain’s boutiques beside the St. Lawrence River. Allow time for the Plains of Abraham, where a pivotal 1759 battle changed the course of Canadian history. Come ashore ready to climb; the finest views reward a little effort.
Your ship calls at La Baie, where the Saguenay River opens onto a landscape shaped by ice, forest and water. From here, the Saguenay Fjord’s steep cliffs and deep waters lead toward the St. Lawrence. Explore local history at the Musée du Fjord, or head to Chicoutimi for cafés, galleries and the Petite Maison Blanche. Return to the waterfront for wide views across the bay and a taste of Quebec’s maritime north.
Baie-Comeau stands on Quebec’s North Shore, overlooking the broad St. Lawrence estuary. Founded in the 1930s as a company town, it grew around a paper mill and the region’s abundant hydroelectric power. Explore its older streets, then venture inland toward the Manicouagan Reservoir, a vast landscape of water, forest and granite. Back at the shore, the river’s changing light invites a slower look.
Sept-Îles lies on Quebec’s Côte-Nord, facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Its name means “Seven Islands,” after the archipelago guarding the broad bay. The waterfront reveals the character of this working port, while nearby beaches and forested trails offer a quieter coast. Visit the Shaputuan Museum to learn about Innu culture, then look seaward: whales and seabirds share these cold, productive waters.
The Magdalen Islands rise from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, closer to Prince Edward Island than mainland Quebec. Red cliffs, long beaches and fishing villages keep the sea in view. Explore historic La Grave on Île du Havre-Aubert, where fishers’ cottages and galleries line the waterfront. Follow the coast for smoked herring, fresh lobster and views worth a slower day ashore.
Charlottetown is a compact capital with a claim to Canadian history: delegates met here in 1864 to discuss Confederation. Brick storefronts, leafy streets and a working waterfront make its centre easy to explore on foot. See Province House, where the conference began, then browse Victoria Row’s boutiques and cafés. Beyond town, red-sand beaches and pastoral lanes reward a longer outing. Come for history; stay for Prince Edward Island’s pleasures.
Sydney is the working harbour at the heart of Cape Breton Island, where Gaelic, Acadian and Mi’kmaq histories meet. Walk the waterfront to see the Big Fiddle, then browse downtown shops and cafés along Charlotte Street. Beyond town, the reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg brings 18th-century French colonial life into striking focus. Use Sydney as a base for Cape Breton’s coastal roads, where ocean views and small communities invite an unhurried day.
Halifax rewards visitors who begin on foot, where the harbourfront’s historic warehouses, boardwalk and seafood restaurants meet. Climb to the star-shaped Halifax Citadel for broad harbour views. At the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, exhibits trace Nova Scotia’s seafaring past and Halifax’s connection to the Titanic. Beyond downtown, Peggy’s Cove pairs a working fishing village with a lighthouse set on wave-worn granite.
Eastport, on Maine’s Moose Island, faces Passamaquoddy Bay and the shores of New Brunswick. Here, powerful tides shape a working waterfront long tied to fishing and sardine canning. Explore the compact downtown’s galleries, historic buildings and Tides Institute & Museum of Art. Across the water, Campobello Island offers a striking reminder of how close Canada lies. Seasonal boat excursions may reveal seals, seabirds and whales.
New York does not ease you in; it arrives in a sweep of skyline, river and restless energy. From the harbor, Manhattan’s towers frame a city built for walking, looking up and changing plans. Spend time among Central Park’s paths, Fifth Avenue’s museums and the neighborhoods that give each block its own character. Allow room for a classic meal, a Broadway curtain and the simple pleasure of watching the city move.
Published August 24, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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