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If you are looking for a typical cruise, head to the Caribbean. If you are looking for something different, something extraordinary, something off-beat, then you belong on a cruise to New England and Canada. With countless historical sites, vineyards, and centuries-old mansions, you'll have an action packed Canadian cruise. If you go during the right seasons you may even catch the picturesque fall foliage and go on whale watching excursions. One last tip before heading north on a New England cruise for the summer or fall: bring your passport.

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Canada / New England Cruises

	ITINERARY	INTERIOR	OCEANVIEW	BALCONY	SUITE	SAVINGS

	11 Night New England & Canada Costa Cruises – Costa Atlantica Departs from Manhattan	$1,299	$1,579	$1,929	$3,119	SAVE
	11 Night Canada & New England Costa Cruises – Costa Atlantica Departs from Quebec City	$1,439	$1,579	$1,929	$3,119	SAVE
	7 Night Canada/New England Royal Caribbean – Jewel of the Seas Departs from Boston	$699	$899	$1,249	$1,749	SAVE

Canada / New England Ports of Call

Canadian cruises are variable in length, from 4-day cruises to two-week Canadian adventures. Most depart from Northeastern cities, with Boston and New York City being the two largest ports. Some cruise lines offer one-way Canadian cruises that stop at more ports than the typical Canadian/NE cruise, so you get to see more sites and stop at the more popular port cities for longer lengths of time.

Popular New England and Canada cruise destinations include Martha’s Vineyard, St. John’s, Bar Harbor, Newport, Montreal, Prince Edward Island, Sydney, Quebec City, Saint John, Gloucester and Halifax.

Canada / New England Highlights

The low down on the most popular Canadian and New England cruise destinations:

Bar Harbor, Maine: Located on Mt. Desert Island off the coast of Maine, Bar Harbor boasts the highest point on the US Atlantic Coast and the eastern seaboard’s only fjord.

Halifax, Nova Scotia: Considered the gateway to Atlantic Canada, Halifax is one of the most visited harbors on Canadian itineraries.

Montreal, Quebec: Canada’s second-largest city boasts many attractions, from multiple museums to universities to botanical gardens to its famed Old City.

Newport, Rhode Island: This historic town known as Americas “first resort” features some of the largest and most scenic mansions on the East Coast. Newport is also internationally recognized for its yachting and tennis competitions.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island: This small urban port is the liveliest section of historical Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Quebec City, Quebec: The old city of Quebec is North America’s only walled city, and is full of historic sites. Quebec has since expanded and now includes other attractions.

Saint John, New Brunswick: Canada’s first incorporated city is full of history, Canadian firsts, and the most covered bridges in North America.

St. John’s, Newfoundland: Canada’s oldest city is home to many historic sites and is now growing in popularity among a young and trendy audience.

Gloucester, Massachusetts: A scenic fishing village off of Cape Ann in New England.

Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts: Located near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Martha’s Vineyard is one of America’s most recognized vacation destinations, home to mansions and summer cottages.

Sydney, Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia’s second-largest city sports must-see attractions like the Bras d’Or Lakes and North America’s largest historical reconstruction.

Canada / New England Activities and Attractions

Acadia National Park: The main attraction of Bar Harbor; activities here include park tours, rock climbing, kayaking, cycling, and hiking. Sites in the park include Thunder Hole and Cadillac Mountain.

Bar Harbor Activities: Walking tours, art galleries, nature cruises, seal watching, whale watching, lobster fishing, canoeing, biking.

Halifax Attractions: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Province House, Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax Citadel, St. Paul's Church (Canada’s oldest Protestant church).

Peggy’s Cove: A fishing village with a historic lighthouse; located 30 minutes from Halifax.

Lunenburg: Waterfront village near Halifax with golf courses, campgrounds and beaches; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Halifax Excursions: Historic Pubs of Halifax, whale watching, trips to nearby villages (Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and more).

Montreal Attractions: Basilique Notre-Dame-De-Montreal cathedral, Parc du Mont-Royal (with horse-drawn carriage rides), St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Olympic Stadium, Biodome (zoo and environmental museum), Botanical Garden, Insectarium, Montreal Casino, Hochelaga Native American village.

Old Montreal: Home Jacques-Cartier pedestrian mall, Place Jacques-Cartier, St. Sulpice Seminary, Château de Ramezay, Gothic Church of Notre Dame and a waterfront with equipment rentals available.

Montreal Shopping: Available at rue Sherbrooke, Quartier Latin, boulevard St-Laurent and the underground city.

Downtown Newport: Sites here include Touro Synagogue, Trinity Church, Thames Street shops and restaurants, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport Casino, The Museum of Yachting and Washington Square shops.

Newport Activities: Mansion tours, boating adventures, Cliff Walk, golfing (over 25 courses), kayaking, jet skiing, vineyard tours.

Charlottetown Sites: Beaconsfield Historic House, Confederation Centre of the Arts, Founders' Hall.

Prince Edward Island Attractions: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, Royal Atlantic Wax Museum, Rainbow Valley Family Fun Park.

Prince Edward Island National Park: The “home” of the fictional Anne of Green Gables.

Prince Edward Island Excursions: Activities include sea kayaking, biking along Confederation Trail, golfing, and driving tours.

Quebec’s Old City: Home to boutiques, museums, galleries and sidewalk cafes. Sites include Quartier Petit-Champlain, Place-Royale, Vieux Port, Maison Chevalier, Musee de la Civilisation, Musee d'Art Inuit Brousseau, Rue de Tresor alleyway, Rue St. Jean shops, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Quebec, Musee du Fort, and the Chateau Frontenac hotel.

The Citadelle: Quebec city fort where you can experience the changing of the guards and the beating of retreat.

St. Anne-de-Beaupre: Historic Canadian cathedral in Quebec.

Sillery Sites: A short drive from Quebec City takes you the Bois-de-Coulonge Park and Villa Bagetelle.

Saint John Sites: Reversing Falls, Old Country Courthouse, the Loyalist Burial Grounds, Loyalist House, Fort Howe, Trinity Royal Preservation Area, Saint John's Heritage Preservation Area.

Saint John Shopping: Available at Market Square, King Street, Brunswick Square and Saint John City Market (farmer’s market).

Saint John Excursions: Activities include city tours, bicycle tours, kayaking and jet boat rides on Reversing Falls.

Darlings Islands: A short trip from Saint John; home to Enan Lane Gardens.

St. John’s Attractions: Water Street Shopping District, Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cabot Tower, Cape Spear Lighthouse, Salmonier Nature Park.

St. John’s Excursions: Activities include whale watching, kayaking and bird watching.

Gloucester Attractions: Fisherman statue, Hammond Castle, pre-revolutionary war buildings.

Sydney Sites: Cape Breton Highlands, Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Alexander Graham Bell Museum (outside Sydney).

When to Visit Canada / New England

Fall cruises are popular to this region because of the foliage, and the official Canada cruising season runs from May to late October. Shorter cruises (4-5 days) tend to be in the summer months while longer Canadian cruises and New England cruises (up to 14 days) occur more frequently during the fall months.

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