Ontario Canada, Niagara Falls Cruise from Toronto to Montréal — 18 Days

Toronto, Canada

Toronto rewards a day ashore with a skyline made for lingering and neighbourhoods best explored on foot. The CN Tower rises above a city whose residents trace roots to more than 200 ethnic origins. Take the ferry to the Toronto Islands for open lake views. Back downtown, choose the Art Gallery of Ontario or the Royal Ontario Museum. Save time for St. Lawrence Market, where local produce and prepared food make an easy, memorable lunch.

Churchill MB, Canada

Churchill is a small Manitoba port on Hudson Bay, reached by air or train from Winnipeg. In summer, thousands of beluga whales gather in the Churchill River estuary, while polar bears patrol the coast in autumn. Visit the Itsanitaq Museum for Inuit carvings and artefacts, or explore the stone ruins of Prince of Wales Fort. Here, wildlife and northern history share the shoreline.

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Digges Islands Canada (Scenic Stop)

Hudson Strait Canada (Scenic Area)

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Button Islands Canada (Scenic Stop)

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Rigolet NL, Canada

Rigolet lies on the Labrador coast, where Hamilton Inlet opens into the North Atlantic. This small Inuit community is part of Nunatsiavut, the Inuit homeland of northern Labrador. A long boardwalk threads through the settlement, offering an easy way to take in homes, shoreline and northern skies. Discover its history as a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post. Meet local makers and see how life follows the sea and seasons.

St Anthony NL, Canada

At Newfoundland’s northern edge, Saint Anthony faces the Strait of Belle Isle, where icebergs drift south each spring. In season, whale-watching boats head offshore; coastal trails and the working harbour bring the region’s maritime life into view. Nearby, L’Anse aux Meadows preserves a Norse settlement recognized by UNESCO. Saint Anthony also traces Dr. Wilfred Grenfell’s medical work, which served Labrador and northern Newfoundland.

St Johns NL, Canada

St. John’s sits at the edge of the North Atlantic, where steep streets descend toward a working harbor. The compact center rewards time on foot, with Victorian row houses, independent shops and historic churches clustered around Water Street. Climb Signal Hill for views across the harbor and coastline. At Cabot Tower, learn how Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal here in 1901. Leave room for fresh seafood and local music.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands, France

Off Newfoundland’s southern coast, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon offer a distinctly French stop in North America. Saint-Pierre, the larger settlement, lines a sheltered harbor with colorful houses, cafés and narrow streets. The islands’ seafaring history is visible in their museums and waterfront, while Miquelon’s dunes and lagoons invite a quieter outing. Bring a warm layer: Atlantic weather can change quickly, even in summer.

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Baie-Comeau, Canada

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.

Quebec City, Canada

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.

Montreal, Canada

Montréal is a city of French character and North American energy, best explored on foot. From the Old Port, cobbled streets lead to Old Montréal’s grand squares, cafés and Notre-Dame Basilica. Climb or drive up Mount Royal for a broad view of the skyline and the St. Lawrence River. Then follow the city’s appetite, from market produce and bagels to inventive French-Canadian cooking. Allow time for the museums and lively terraces; Montréal’s pleasures are close together, but never feel hurried.