There’s great
news for everyone who enjoys the beautiful, historic
ports along Canada’s scenic coasts: the
country’s pandemic-related ban on cruise ships was
lifted on 1NOV21. So, cruise lines and
cruise fans can expect a traditional
Canadian cruise season in 2022, starting in May and winding down
in October.
Let’s look at some of the popular ports along Canada’s Atlantic coast. Note that itineraries that include these ports often include familiar New England ports like Boston, Portland, and Bar Harbor, too.
While an 1877 fire destroyed much of the original city, Saint John, New Brunswick, has plenty of Victorian-era architecture, as well as brick walkways and parks full of flowers and street performers. The city sits where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy, creating an interesting natural phenomenon: every day, high tide pushes water upstream, temporarily reversing the flow of the river.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, has a scenic waterfront and a vibrant downtown. There’s a boardwalk along the harbor that’s perfect for strolling and shopping; or, visit Point Pleasant Park and follow the winding trails to see ocean vistas and the remnants of historic forts. If you’re interested in the history of the doomed ship Titanic, Halifax has several cemeteries where many of the victims were laid to rest.
A farm outside Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, inspired the classic children’s novel Anne of Green Gables; author Lucy Maud Montgomery grew up among PEI’s fishing villages, lighthouses, and gorgeous seascapes. You can even visit the actual farm and house (once owned by relatives of Montgomery) that served as the setting for the book. And if you love seafood, Charlottetown is a paradise of freshly caught and expertly prepared lobster, oysters, and mussels.
Some cruises along Canada’s Atlantic seaboard include time on the scenic Saint Lawrence River. These itineraries often call on Montreal, which is like a chic piece of France relocated to North America; Quebec City, where the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Trois-Rivieres, where you can explore the historic district and the Old Prison, used for more than 150 years.
Summer is a beautiful time to cruise Canada’s Atlantic coast, but September and October are the most popular months due to the changing colors of trees along the shore. If you’re interested in one of these autumn color cruises, talk with Anita, your professional travel advisor, soon – they often sell out well in advance.
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Let’s look at some of the popular ports along Canada’s Atlantic coast. Note that itineraries that include these ports often include familiar New England ports like Boston, Portland, and Bar Harbor, too.
While an 1877 fire destroyed much of the original city, Saint John, New Brunswick, has plenty of Victorian-era architecture, as well as brick walkways and parks full of flowers and street performers. The city sits where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy, creating an interesting natural phenomenon: every day, high tide pushes water upstream, temporarily reversing the flow of the river.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, has a scenic waterfront and a vibrant downtown. There’s a boardwalk along the harbor that’s perfect for strolling and shopping; or, visit Point Pleasant Park and follow the winding trails to see ocean vistas and the remnants of historic forts. If you’re interested in the history of the doomed ship Titanic, Halifax has several cemeteries where many of the victims were laid to rest.
A farm outside Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, inspired the classic children’s novel Anne of Green Gables; author Lucy Maud Montgomery grew up among PEI’s fishing villages, lighthouses, and gorgeous seascapes. You can even visit the actual farm and house (once owned by relatives of Montgomery) that served as the setting for the book. And if you love seafood, Charlottetown is a paradise of freshly caught and expertly prepared lobster, oysters, and mussels.
Some cruises along Canada’s Atlantic seaboard include time on the scenic Saint Lawrence River. These itineraries often call on Montreal, which is like a chic piece of France relocated to North America; Quebec City, where the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Trois-Rivieres, where you can explore the historic district and the Old Prison, used for more than 150 years.
Summer is a beautiful time to cruise Canada’s Atlantic coast, but September and October are the most popular months due to the changing colors of trees along the shore. If you’re interested in one of these autumn color cruises, talk with Anita, your professional travel advisor, soon – they often sell out well in advance.
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