Cruise destinations in Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of area. This North American country is bordered by Pacific Ocean in the west, Atlantic Ocean in the East and Arctic Ocean in the north. It is home to numerous lakes and water bodies, making cruising popular in this country. The country has a vast coastline and is a huge source of fresh water. All these jelled well to make Canada an attractive cruising destination. Various cruise destinations in Canada offer the visitors unique opportunity to discover the wavering plains, rich plantations, the picture perfect towns, the scenic beauty and the marvelous mountains.

Popular cruise destinations in Canada

Generally, all Canada tours involve cruising. Different cruising destinations and options available in Canada, take you to a different world. River cruising in Canada takes to the wonderful water bodies along Canada and the United States of America. This enables you to explore the natural beauty as well as the flora & the fauna of Canada. Few popular cruise destinations are listed below.

• England through Alaska
• Hudson River
• Ohio River
• San Francisco Bay
• Tennessee River
• Mississippi River
• Columbia River
• St Lawrence River
• Intercostals Waterway

Cruising tours in Canada

Different cruising tours, aimed at popular cruise destinations in Canada, are

available for the tourists. Few of them are listed below.

13-Day Canada/New England NB

Name of the Ship: ms Maasdam
Embark Point: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Disembark Point: Montreal, Quebec, CA
Departure Date: 24th April, 2011

Ports of Call: Newport, Rhode Island, US; Gloucester, Massachusetts,
US; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US; Bar Harbor, Maine, US; Halifax, Nova
Scotia,CA; Charlottetown, Prince Edward CA; Gaspe, Quebec, CA; Baie
Comeau, Quebec, CA; Quebec City, Quebec, CA; Montreal, Quebec, CA

7-Day Canada/New England SB

Name of the Ship: ms Maasdam
Embark Point: Montreal, Quebec, CA
Disembark Point: Boston, Massachusetts, US

Departure Dates: 7th May 2011; 21st May 2011; 4th June 2011; 18th June 2011;
2nd July 2011; 16th July 2011; 3rd September 2011; 17th September 2011; 1st
October 2011.

Ports of Call: Quebec City, Quebec, CA; Montreal, Quebec, CA; Cruising Gulf
of St. Lawrence; Charlottetown, Prince Edward CA; Sydney, Canada; Halifax,
Nova Scotia, CA; Bar Harbor, Maine, US; Boston, Massachusetts, US

River cruises in Canada

The bountiful river system in Canada is not merely an integral part of Canada’s natural beauty but also is very important in shaping the cultural heritage of the country. While cruising along the rivers and the lakes of Canada gives immeasurable pleasure, it also offers an opportunity to explore the man-made creations. The cruising tours cover important cities such as Ottawa from the Ottawa River, Quebec from St Lawrence and even many tiny fishing villages. Few popular river cruises in Canada are listed below.

St. Lawrence Cruise Lines' Kingston and Return Thousand Islands

Weekender

This is presented by St. Lawrence Cruise Lines. This is a three-day, two-night cruise along the St. Lawrence River. The tour starts in Kingston, Ontario. It covers Admiralty Group of islands, the Thousand Islands Skydeck. The Skydeck, Heritage Museum on Gananoque.

Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises

This is conducted by MV Native. Two important tours are the Historic Fort Langley Cruise and the Sunset Dinner Cruise. Fort Langley Cruise is a seven-hour tour covering the Coast Mountain Range, Barnston Island, Golden Ears Bridge, New Westminster. The Sunset Dinner Cruise is a three hours package which includes dancing floor, bar, and dinner.

Grand River Dinner Cruises

This Caledonia-based cruise operates three boats which are listed below.

• Grand River Belle
• Grand River Queen
• Grand River Princess

Last updated on 8/11/2010